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The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1923-08-09
BOY BANDIT MUST
EXPIATE CRIME
ROY WALSH, GUILTY OF MURDER
OF ALBERT JOHNSON, TO
DIE ON GALLONS.
Shot Was Fired at Merchant as He
Opened the Door to Admit Walsh;
Murderer Was Captured on Jeffer-
son Island.

The murder of Albert Johnson,
Renova merchant, for which Roy
Walsh, who has only just reached
mans estate, must hang on August
8, was one of the most cold blooded
ever occurring in that section of
the state, Jefferson valley.
1t was committed on the night of
June rs, when AL. Johnson, propri-
etor of the general store at Renova,
was called to the door of his estab-
lishment, but before he could open
it, was fired upon from the outside,
the bullet striking him in the throat
and inflicting a mortal wound.
Johnson was taken to Butte, where
he died in a hospital "a hours later.
The morning of June 27, Albert
Hughes, a Butte youth, was arrested
in the mining city as a suspect and
confessed to the authorities that he,
with young Walsh, had attempted to
hold up the Johnson store at Renova
and that Walsh had fired the shot
| which led to the death of the meF-
chant. That afternoon Walsh was
surrounded by members of a posse in
a thicket near Jefferson Island, not
far from the scene of his crime and,
although heavily armed surrendered
without resistance.
Preparations for Walsh's trial we're
marked by the announcement by the
youthful slayer's counsel that scope
malin, or truth serum would be
administered the defendant in court,
it being declared thai Walsh was in
nocent of the crime and that the shot
which killed johnson was fired by
an unidentified person in the store
with Johnson when the holdup was
attempted. When Judge Lyman H.
Bennett, however, declined to grant
a continuance of the trial, it was an
nounced that DR.. E. H. House of
Ferris, Tex, d%iscoverer of the "se-
rum" would be unable to arrive in
Boulder by the date set, and the test,
therefore, had to be abandoned.
Fight Over Confession
The most bitter battle waged by
the defense was over the admission
fession made by Walsh to Boulder
county authorities after his arrest. In
this document. Walsh admitted hav-
lug SOuc, With hughes TO ROD the |
Johnson store; told how he had sum
moned the merchant to open the door
and declared that while pointing his
rifle thereat, the gun was accidental
ly discharged, the bullet passing
through the door and striking John
son in the neck. This alleged con-
however, was admitted by
Judge Bennett after lengthy argu-
ments by both prosecution and de-
tense had been heard. On the stand
Walsh made a poor witness, contra
himself in many particulars,
and maintaining that he had never
admitted firing the fatal shot, as re-
lated in his alleged statement to the
and county attorney.
The trial of Albert Hughes, also
with first degree murder for
MS part in the Staying of Johnson,
has been set for the next term of
Both youths, who are from
have confessed according to
The authorities, to a number of hold
up and rObberies, some of them of a
most bold and daring nature.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1923-08-09

large train to follow him in 1864. His
route lay between the Black hills ant
Wind River mountains, leaving the
latter to the west and south. Bridgel
was also taking a train through by
his new road west of the Wind River
mountains and down Clark's fork
and had denounced Bozeman's road az
impracticable. But, although Bridg.
er had several weeks start an6
reached the Yellowstone first, his
road into the Gallatin valley uI
Shields river and Bracket creek and
down Bridger creek was so circuitous
that Bozeman reached the valley
ahead of him, but lingering there,
Bridger overlook him, and they raced
their trains from the West Gallatin
into Virginia City, reaching that
place within a few hours of each
other.
First House in City
In 1854 the first house was built
in Bozeman, occupying a part of the
site now covered by Bozeman. Dur
ing the two following years the prin-
cipal immigration into Montana was
by the Bozeman road across the Boze-
man pass. The Bozeman pass was
the front gate leading to the settle
ment of Montana.
The Northern Pacific railway en-
tered Bozeman in March, 1883, and
went through Bozeman tunnel in jan
uary, 1884. John Bozeman, Lady
Blackmore and Henry T. P. Comstock
are buried in the Bozeman cemetery.
Nelson Story, ST., a resident of Boze-
man, recovered the remains of John
Bozeman, who was murdered by In
dams in the Yellowstone valley, and
had them inferred. Mr.. Story was
also responsible for erecting a slab
for Mr.. Comstock, who died in Boze-
man in 1870. Mr.. Comstock was the
discoverer of the famous Comstock
lode in Nevada. Lady Blackmore and
Lord Blackmore were travelling
through Yellowstone park when Lady
Blackmore was taken i'll and died
after being brought to Bozeman.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1923-08-09
SILVER BLACK FOX RAncHne

IL the most
profitable Of all
i've stock In
d~ustries. W.
can 8 p ply
purcbred regis
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1923-08-09

The proven area now comprises
$4,000 acres of land and there are
still some five townships on the great
Sunburst dome, large portions o.
which should produce although it is
not expected that these will be as
large and as continuous a field as
that discovered in the north part OF
the dome. That field comprises near
ly all OF township 35, range Q west
and parts of the adjoining townships
to the north, south, east and west.
BY the end of 1923, there should
be a potential production of 10000
to $1,000 barrels per day, which
comes within the figures that we es-
timated in the fall of 1922. At that
time, it was thought by outsiders
that the operators were boosting the
possibilities unduly, but it seems now
that the realization will come wen
within the predictions of that time.
1t is indeed gratifying to see how ra-
pidly the field is developing and to
appreciate that ones estimates were
well founded.
We have tried not to be enthus-
iastic in making our statements and
to keep well within the facts.
The possibilities of the Sunburst
field are better realized by the pro-
fessional oil men than by the public
in general. The best evidence of
their faith in the field Is their en-
trance into the field. When one con-
siders and studies the operations of
the Ohio, the Mutual, Carter and Ca
iifornia companies in the field and
sees the extensive improvements they
have made and the solidity with
which they have built their camps
and laid their lines through the field,
one obtains a better realization of
the possibilities than can be obtained
through any amount of talk. Pro-
duction already in the field will pay
for all the improvements and make
a profit. Besides drilling and oper-
ating costs are lower now than be-
fore. The field is no longer a boom
one and is down on a business basis,
which is the condition every field
must be In before real profits come.
The year 1923 has been a difficult
one for the oil operators of the coun-
try In that the California produc-
ton has been so great that the crude
oil market was flooded with oil and
they have been working under a han
dicap. which makes developments in
the north field all the more remark
able. However, it is we'll to remem
Der that Montana is the least affect
ed of the producing fields. Its local
markets for refined products are the
highest in the country, due to the
strategic position that Montana en-
joys from its location. 1t is predict
ed by competent oil men that Cali
fornia should reach its peak OF pro-
duction in September and then the
field should begin to decline. Wnen
such becomes the case, California
production will not affect our mar
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1923-08-09
Headache
Lumbago
rheumatism
Pain, Pain,
Tenderfoot Contracts Tick Fever

Suffering from spotted fever con-
tracted in Yellowstone National park,
c. H. Goldsmith, 81 years of age, a
tourist from Bradford, Conn, is in a
local hospital. His is probably the
first case of the disease originating
in the park, it is said here.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1923-08-09
DlSCOvERER OF MAINLY RICH MINES lM
MONTANA DIED "A PAUPER AND SUICIDE

He had prospected in Nevada,
where he had discovered a rich gold
quartz mine on Reese creek. He had
disposed of that and returned to Col
orado, where he vas led to come to
the new discoveries in what is now
Montana.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1923-08-09
DORSEY HACER ON
NORTHERN FIELDS
SAYS BY END OF 1928 THERE
SHOULD BE PRODUCTION OF
$4,000 BARRELS PER DAY
Professional Oil Men Well Pleased
With Development of the District
Thus Far; Take Many Years to
Develop Field.
U FIELD
BY Dorsey Hager.

There are 95 producing wells in
the Kevin-Sunburst field with a po-
tential production of 5000 barrels.
There are IL producing gas wells, So
wells drilling and "a more to drill,
making a total of $50 producing
wells that should be completed with
In the next 60 days.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1923-08-09

Lived 10 Days With Broken Neck
After living for 10 days with a
broken neck, John Swanson, 80, is
dead. He was injured when his car
went over a grade. His case puzzled
local physicians.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1923-08-09

tered stock from prize winners. Highest
pelt values; prolific breeders priced right.
Ranch plans and other valuable lnfoFma-
ton. Correspondence invited.
MONTANA SILVER BLACK FOX CO.
Miss0ula, Montana
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1923-08-09

TAZZ Tractor Fuel cb.a I sr
Deeper blowing. Costs less, works hard
- or. Made from MOntana's high gravity
crude. Send drums to Homestake Oil Co.,
S47-B Ford Bldg. Great Falls. (Dfstribu-
tors wanted.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-07
BIRMINGHAM AGE HERALD, WEDNESDAY, MARCH T. 1923

conspicuous member of the "Old Guard," which puts federal patronage above the public welfare.
 For about ten years movement has been under way to free the postal service from partisan politics and run the department as any well-conducted private business is run. It is recalled that one of the most noted party bosses thiS country ever produced Boise Penrose of Pennsylvania, advocated a business administration of the postoffice department under director of posts who would hold his position for life, unless re- moved for cause. Secretary of War Weeks, while member of the house, favored this plan, and it was indorsed by numerous or ganizations throughout the country. But attempts to take the postoffice department out of politics met with no success, and what ever hope was entertained that so astute politician as MT. Will Hays would institute such reforms when he became postmaster general was soon dssipated.
 The postal service touches the lives of the American people more intimately than any other branch of the government, and it is one of the greatest business enterprises in the world, but it is managed in way that would quickly wreck any private concern, if there were change of official personnel every four years and experienced men were put into responsible positions, with little or no regard for their fitness. The postoffice department continues to function because back of it is the United States treasury, to make up the deficits
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-07
THE BREATH OF SPRING

The first breath of spring is here. Out in the cemeteries the golden glow of the jonquil is along the grave borders as though to declare immortality. The maple trees are showing pink and the pear trees are thrusting white buds from beneath the fresh leavage. The violets, which have been blooming since early December, still hold on as though to welcome the floral offerings of spring and prevent a break in the con tnuity of natures offerings The cold spell is regarded as blessing in that it kep. back the sap to safer season. Since the debris has been cleared from the streets and the shade trees have been pruned, it is seen that the seet storm was not ,so severe as was at first thought. Birmingham's beauti- ful elms and her stately oaks will loom much the same this spring as ever and by the time the full foliage is here, there will be no visible aftermath of the wreckage
 It has been year filled with life. There were flowers and vegetables in gardens un- til December and the violet came when the last Chrysanthemum had been gathered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-07
PULLMAN CAR NAMES
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 For many years it was believed that Miss Florence Pullman, daugh- ter of the founder of the Pullman company, received $1, $50 or $100 for each car name. One solemn guess quoted her salary at S30,O00 year, but the truth is she named only a few cars and received no compensation therefor. The first Pullman sleeping car was remod- eled Chicago and Alton day coach, No. 9, and it continued with its original designation. It was then decided to letter cars, A, B, etc., but when twenty-six cars had been built numbering had to be resumed. This brought conflict with railroad car numbers, so each car was given a baptisnal name, as locomotives in the seventies were named, after railroad presidents, governors and senators. The "Pioneer" was the first, names of women were used, then flowers, birds, cities, towns, rivers, lakes. soldiers, poets, battle fields and camps. The latest names have been taken from ancient his tory-Antiphon, Berosus, Demos themes, Diogenes, Hippocrates, He siod and Simonides-and colored porters have no use for them, be- cause they have difficulty in pro- nouncing them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-07
COASTWISE TRAFFIC GROWS

One development of significance m con- nection with our merchant marine has been the growth of coastwise tonnage. Several reasons are given for this growth, chief of which is the fact that there are now availa- ble for this service the steamers that were formely lacking. Another is the distribu- tion of outbound tonnage among a greater number of ports instead of, as formerly, among few specially favored ports. The congestion of railroads at various times has contributed to the general turning to steamer lines for relief. The lower cost of such transportation has not only encouraged coastwise traffic, but has also caused the railroads to reduce their own through rates to seaboard, especially from the Middle West to the Pacific coast. The influence of the Panama Canal, now that this tonnage has finally reached the ports, has resulted in new relationships by water between sec tions on the two sides of the continent that were formerly served almost entirely by rail-
 Alabama, both as consumer and producer, has benefited by the expansion in Ameri- can coastwise traffic, for through her sea- port at Mobile the state now sends out her products in demand on the Pacific coast, and receives back via the same route, and at reduced transportation cost, our articles of import from that coast. Also, by special low rates of the Mallory lines from the Atlantic coast to Mobile, and by through rates applying from the point of origin, via steamer, water and rail, to interior points in Alabama, the consumers of this state enjoy rate saving that is destined to amount to millions of dollars annually. This greater use of coastwise service in the transportation of commodities from one part of our great nation to the other is of direct public benefit, and should be brought more vividly to public attention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-07
Telephone Main 4eoo
COAL COMMISSION WELCOME

Birmingham welcomes the three members to examine the mining industry of this dis trict in line with the commissions program Coal mining is vital to Brmingham's indus trial prosperity and if there is any manner in which it may be readjusted so as better to serve the public and this industrial com munity, the result can only be beneficial to all concerned, operators, employees, commer- cial consumers and public That there IS something wrong with the coal industry has long been evident. In whatever respect the mining industry in this state is affected by the wrongness, the best course for all con- cerned is that it be set right. The presence of the coal commissioners here, and their express intention of surveying this field, is assurance that we shall not be forgotten when the remedy is applied.
 Birmingham is especially pleased that men of such caliber have been chosen to examine this district. The importance in which Ala bama mining is generally held is indicated by the fact that the chairman and two of his most able associates have come here. Chairman John Hays Hammond's name is known wherever there is mining, and par tcularly in those mining regions of the globe where there are specially difficult prob lems to solve, because he has been invited thither to solve them. The integrity, execu- tive ability, fairness of judgment and busi- ness acumen of former Vice President Thomas R. Marshall leave nothing to be de- sired as to his fitness for the task in hand. MT. Clark Howell of Atlanta, one of the Souths leading publishers, man of vision, and periodically devoted to the advance ment of national and public interest, needs no introduction to the people of Birming ham, where his welcome is cordial and his gifts are appreciated. To commission such as this Birmingham is well content to en- trust the examination of her coal industry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-07
VICTORY WITH DR. HUTCHINSON

It appears that the American Cotton As sociation, in repudiating the actions of Dr. Miller Reese Hutchison in connection with the boil weevil conference in Atlanta, has left the victory entirely with the conference and with Dr. Hutchison. The plans for the control of the weevil are going forward re- gardless of the association's attitude, and that body now finds itself on the outside looking in at what promises to be the most constructive campaign yet waged in behalf of the cotton industry. The need is so great that there is no time to stop and argue who is who, or to whom should go the glory. The glory will go to those who win the fight against the weevil. That is all the public is interested in, and that is all that concerns the planters and the cotton industry in gen. eral. Dr. Hutchison is Southerner and man in whom the people of the South have great confidence. His leadership in the campaign arouses general satisfaction. Let the weevil fight proceed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-07
ADOPTS CITY MANAGER PLAN

The citizens of Knoxville have adopted the city manager plan of government in referendum in which the aldermanic- mayor and commission forms were also submitted. It may be taken for granted that muncipail- ties are going to make changes in their gov ernment when the form in which they are being governed proves failure on account, of the personnel of the administrative force, or the lack of will or ability on the part of as well-conducted private affairs are con- ducted. Birmingham has changed from a- dermanic-mayor to the commission form of government and altered it's initial form of commission government, which was by three commissioners at relatively high salaries, to one by five commissioners at lower salaries.
 There is now an active movement in favor of the council-manager form and there is a vigorous demand among many of the old timers for return to aldermanic rule. These changes and movements for changes in form of government will arise whenever the ex- isting government, whatsoever form it takes, is not affording satisfaction. They are re- volts against ineffciency. They would not occur if people thought their affairs were being well-attended to. The form of gov ernment never was ard never will be de- vised that operates automatically. There will be satisfaction only when officials are equal to the job. Officials who wish long tenure of office should bear in mind that this depends on their own records.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-07
PUBLIC SAFETY FIRST!

Public opinion sustains Birmingham's civil service board in its discharge of employees of the fire department on the ground of being drunk. As The Age-Herald has pre- viously held, firemen and policemen have the safety of the public in their care. The duty is a far more important one than is generally appreciated. One may easily wis., ualize the plight of the city if big fire were to break out and for some reason the fire department could not reach the scene. Ordinary means of fighting the flames by volunteers would be ineffective. As to the importance of police protection, one needs only recall the riotng, pillage, arson and even murder that promptly broke out in Boston during the policemen's strike, and continued with growing violence until troops and emergency police were supplied. It would be the same in Birmingham, if there were a sudden suspension of police protec- ton.
 Anything that tends to diminish the ability of any officer or any fireman to attend to his duty carries with it, to the extent of his duty, a proportionate danger to the public safety. Intoxicauion, while of course not general among these public employees, is one thing that will, more than anything else, reduce mans ability to move, to think and to act. Consequently, the public is in entire sympathy with every measure taken to pro- hibit drunkenness and drinking among such public employees while on duty at least. No industry of importance would permit such practices among its employees. How much more carefully should the citizens be guarded against the incapacity of its servants due to similar causes. The civil service board has taken the right view.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-07

accommodation for the public, as is the case in many of the smaller towns. Expansion in the hotel business is in fact strikingly demonstrated pretty much all over the South, which is perhaps the best proof of substantial growth.
 There is no one thing more to the credit of town or city than the hotel that sat- isfies. Certainly this is true as far as the travelling part of the public is concerned. For it, the hotel is the epitome of the place, which is boosted" or knocked" according to thesstandards found in it's hotels And that is natural enough. Business opportu- mites offered in community attract trav- elers regardless, but it is the hotel that gives the intimate touch and is the more lasting among the personal recollections. Not only does the hotel color the visitors feeling to- ward city, but it has a considerable effect on the residents. People take genuine pride in first-cass, attractive hotels in their home-towns, and are not long in showing their appreciation by their patronage. Now the good hotel is not only for those who are Stopping" there. It is meeting place and a foregathering place, socially and in bus mess way, sort of civic center of its own and very popular one. It adds greatly to the life of either town or city. There are at present many first-class hotels in the South, and Birmingham has it's share, but all expansions and improvements in this regard are especially gratifying not only as indcat- ing the rapid growth of this section, but also as contributing greatly to civic life and hometown pride.