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| prices. Only copper and cattle are
tagging behind. Grain crops, hogs,
sheep, and wool are doing fine and
i it seems that the Montana farmer
could not ask for a better prospect
than that which now confronts him.
Montana wool that was consigned to
eastern warehouses last spring is
bringing SO cents a pound now. An
almost unprecedented condition in
the wool industry exists in that buy
ers for the eastern concerns are al
ready in the field in Montana seek
ing to contract the 1925 clip and
they are offering 10 cents a pound
for the wool on the sleeps backs"
Mr.. MARROW also brings word that
general business in the East has ta-
ken remarkably stiff brace in re-
cent weeks. Textile mills in New
England are putting on more help
and are increasing their output sub
stantially. orders are pouring in
from the country not only for this
industry but for many others in the
East.
"These conditions are bound to
prove helpful for Montana farmers
and sheepmen," said Mr. NARROW.
Much of the pressure under which
our farmers have been laboring for
several years will be removed by the
fine crop of 1924 and the magnifi-
cent prices that are being received. 1t
seems that cattle alone of the farm
and ranch products have failed to
respond to the general trend of adj
vancing prices. Cattle, of course.
are retarded by the poor corn crop
and high price of corn.
In our mining industry copper
fails to reflect the upward tendency
but many mining men of the West
are pleased with the good progress
that silver is making toward better
price levels.
"Our Montana agriculturists are
fortunate. The usually prolific
states of the Middle West were not
favored with good crop weather this
year and their small grain and corn
crops have been short Onr wheat
crop of more than 100000 bushels
s recognized in the milling centers
IS the best this mighty state has ev-
sr produced. Our corn is amazing
ind will help substantially. The
sheep and wool output could not be
better. Perhaps by another season
here will be improvement in the
'attle market"
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where they saw great herds of buf-
falo, and stopped to hunt While
with the Indians, Father DeSmet liv-
ed like them, on roots and meat,
slept out of doors Cor teepee) on a
buffalo robe, his sole covering a
blanket. This was severe physical
test for sick man, but the outdoor
life and the pure air cured the ague
from which he had suffered.
On August 9th, he bid the Flat
heads farewell, promising to return
the next year, and accompanied by an
escort of warriors turned his course
toward the Yellowstone, which he
purposed following to Fort Union
at its confluence with the
Missouri. On reaching a Crow vii
lage the Flatheads left him, and he
and his Flemish guide were left to
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greasy matsosf She then, i2o writes the
Father, presented me with roughly
cut wooden plate (which I think had
not seen water since lit was made,
and served me on it a. dish of dis
gushing appearance,q cooked by her
self. 81 was 'hungry9I admit;
but MY stomach revolted at the sight
of the mysterious stew. said 7 to
myself No airs, now, syouia are not in
Belgium, begin your apprenticeship
When inaRome, do as Romans do.'
took a Spoonful of the g mess and
found it delicious. IT, was a fricassee
of buffalo tons que, mixed with bears
grease, and the flour of sweet pota-
toes. I seyineed5t my appreciation of
the princess hospitality by rubbing
my stomach as a. sign of satisfaction,
and returned the plate to her much
cleaner than when she gave it to ihe..n
He found the Potawatornies indol-
emit, but gentle and peaceful They
were cofl+muhistic;;s always dividing
their spofls equally With the others.
They did not swear, and often years
pass without an angry word being
spoken" But drink changed them in
to veritable demons when the life
Of no one was isafes ssr1 I.laMh3 =
OF the sale of liquor Father De-
Smet said, "The government, it is
rue, prohibited the introduction of
into the Indian Territory
lnder penalty of the law, and brandy
arrived in cargoes." Father DeSmet, |
be it noted, originated the Carrie |
Nation use of Ratchet, when with
me he broke open a cask of liquor
Intended for the Indians.
With this preparation for his I'M
or the Rockies with Young Ignatius
IS his guide. Joining some thirty
nen of the American Fur company,
Ie began his westward trip. A few
ays out he was attacked by inter-
nittent fever, and alternated be-
ween chills and burning heat. He
vas urged to return, but refused to
o so. On May 18th, 1910, he
cached the Platte, which he called,
the most marvellous and useful of
ivers," as it then appeared to be.
About the middle of June he reach
d the Rockies, and on the thirtieth
f the same month, arrived at Green
liver, where Father DeSmet was met
y ten Flathead warriors, sent to es-
ort him for the remainder of the
0urney. On their way to Green riv-
r, the Flatheads had an encounter
18th the Blackfeet that lasted five
avs, and they claimed to have killed
fly of the enemy.
On Green river, Father DeSmet
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J
Pleased with this reply, the chief
renewed his formerqpledge of friends
ship, and when Father DeSmet left
the e9illage, sent three indians with
him to Fort Pierre; one Of them be-
ing, his own son. ,.,frlgis,. ~, sf,
From Fort Vermiilton he continued
hisstTiptin. a canoe,hl 1t was then in
the middle of, November, sandx the
Missouri was sfuH ofib1floating ice.
The danger of such an undertaking
the writer Of this Sketch can testify,
having herself nerossedrntheq Missouri
in raj rewboati in November. of Il $685.
when the floatmg'ice maderit iimpos-
siblee for the ferry TO run from Me-
braska City 1t is quite credible that
five times Father DeSmet and his
companfops nearly persisted. They
spent their nights on the sand bars,
their food being frozen sweet pota=
toes and "a little fresh meataoaAfter
ten days they reached Council Bluffs,
and the, first missionary expedition
to the Rockies ended. .neiiibro, me-,
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4 e. II
m HE history of early day missions
Il in the Montana Rocky mountains
r is little more than a record Of the
work of Father p. y. DeSmets 3. u. one
Of the most interesting an dnoteworthy
eharacterHz in the annals of the West
As set forth in recent .artic in these
Columns, 5Enfifers BEES uset zesme to st.
louis from Belgium in 4 see and was
engaged in mission work in the lower
country for several years. In 1888 ahe
Commenced his career as missionary
dence among the Pottawatomies near
Council Bluffs, Finally in response to
repeated calls from the Fiathead In
dams it was decided to send Father De
Smet to that tribeJ He accordingtiy set
out in 1840nandr thus commenced that
famous series, of journeys throughout
the West which made his name well |
Known on both sides. of the Atlantic.
Z Father De Smet made several trips
to and from st. Louis and the Rocky |
Mountains OF the Northwest He itray- |
eIed extensively among bthe western |
tribes. He, was loved and respected by |
their hands. Manly are the entertaining |
Incidents connected with the visits of |
be "Black Robe ahnd his figure was /
always a welcome one jim the wigWam, /
Of the Indian. His principal labors |
we're among the Elathead Indians, for L
whom he conceived a most siffcere and |
fepaternaI affection, and in whose terTI
fitory he founded his first mission ~
The author, in athe ACCOMMODATING ar Il
ticle, in a brief, but interesting manner II
describes the everitfula trip of Father II
De Smet to the Rockies on the occasion
Of his first "trip in fS4OsIsioY srf vi H
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taken prisoner, but eScAbsd To Am
erica, and for some years trapped
beaver in the mountains So au de-
lighted was John, Baptiste to- meet a
Belgian, that he aoffeBed nto, accom-
pany the missionary ON his return
journey, and act dis guide ,efoTirwhich
capacity his long experience with
the country and its inhabitants well
fitted him..
!, The Father had nothing but good
to say of the FIatheads, Pend dor
leilles, and lNezs Percess stating. that
they had but one, vice, of gambling,
and he thought ffThesa are the papp-
lie that civilized men dareblDtog gall
barbarians. rms ed tsaf9h % uRo 9e
4 Leaving Pierres Hole, that fav-
orite rendezvous for trappers and In
dams alike, Father DeSmetis party
set out for the north. II e ylastgof
July they camped near Three Forks,
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- S~LNA'c e5lt4 tJAy<1D 20 G5HAi1H3I
all the notes of the gamutnandzend-
ing in aideep sigh which fharmonized
with the pfeladesqwhife 40 tossed
from one side to. the other and spent
a s1eeplegg hight, the Father writes.
Every bd1A4yntheyn had proof that the
Blacklist Yerei in, their " vicinity, but
the8s reached Fort Union safely,d5
dtiwas the29rd of Sep tenn beE when
they1eft Fort Union in theIicompany
ofgsomeo traders swhon were uons their
waysto thesAricaras. oThe FatherNis-
ited. and was Toasted blythe Mandans
and : Gfos,a Ventres.. 9AtfiFort' Clarke
they parted with the traders, and
T ohh BaBsEe abd g Gsnasd gaa F FTe
days from Fort Clarke, when par
taking ofItheir MONDAY meal near
spring. they we're surprised by the
TFstsachISstiaoo oN,yUls olosg aug yaymaMo@
4 Father DeSmetIsopresence of mind
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BUSINESS B9Aa Thu
I.HI.PE'.W'.AR D.S}|fE 'I!l N D
SAYS 7. A. MARROW
! -Es1S nj Ell e7r-uo--- 1Ss=ttsssA
EASTER Neon BUFFERS nissF ANT
8 bI-OONTRAC tnHNfONPH,Sssfan1 925
! iii~ e,A''CR0PiiOIr N0pfnsaa

Earliest Tfsesyy Have -Eft Ever - Been b
State. Montana Agriculturist Al
Fortunate This Year. Cattle Along
uoi Fail .t to Resp9apd s tS PIrice ncrea
yo,s:sThe wool market is mere active
,rthan lit. hasbbeen at thistime of the
year III decades, Tf9re ~ a heavy
:, demand Prices are soaring stead-s
q lily. & Montana woods held in Eeast-i
I: era warehouses are bringing as
sshigh sas 52 cents d 4fduIDdloWB Buyers
are inisAfontanwo nesrJ seeking to
contract the 1925 clip and are Off
fering 40 cents pound for thes
wool on the sleeps back. GeneraH
sjbusiness ais . improving fright along
hin the East and there isseeery rea+
som for Confidence afi1 high
honesls,1 isYsb ~ 1900 sASm III
I65HB 6iUong snsrTglL 91ots1shJ 81
This is the cheerful news, brought
to Montana recently a by Thomas A.
anwell known Treasure State
capitalist, upon his re-
turn from a. visit Of more 2 than a
month in the East during which
time. he transacted businesss in New
York, Boston, Washington and Chi
cago.s 1t was the longest, period that
he and Mrs. NARROW had spent away
from Montana for period of ten
years, he said.
is every prospect for bet
ter times in Montana" continued
Mr. NARROW. "Most of our Montana
commodities are bringing good
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A Lady OF Distinction.

is recognized by the delicate fascinat-
ing influence of the perfume she uses.
A bath with Cuticura Soap and hos
water to thoroughly cleanse the pores.
followed by a busting with Cuticura
Talcum Powder usually means a clear.
sweet, healthy skin.-Adv.
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Econlpfete theN jobFhey alone. They
NOV entsredqtf tie region belonging to
the Blaeakfeefto whom they greatly
feared. One night they thougntfthey
might be followed by5some Indians
whose camp fire they had seensand
invent to bed supperlesss *n*le*l My
brave grenadier began TO snorei Ike
a steam. engine under, way, s6undihg
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saw Snake Indians, and Ia fer rapah
Utes. Nez Perces, Golf d Alenes,
Spokanes, and Pend ID GRIZZLIES, or
KaIispeIs While instructing some
Canadian hunters who were, he felt.
in need of it, hes discovered among
them a fellow countr yman JohnsB 81
tiste De xelder, who had ssbeen "a "a
grenadier under Napoleon. He was
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itor QUESTIONED, Z n Blaek sFIfobe g sef9e
you afraid?" For aasmeTs sahe Mis-
sionary.-took the chiefs handtsand
laying it on his heart answere d. See.
if my heart beats any more rapidly
than usual! Why-should-I.~be afraid?
You have fed me with your own.
hands, andiI am ias safe i'm your sttepst,
as l would be in my fathers houses"
New Britain herald., 1924-06-02
DIES ON 25TH BIRTHDAY
Everett Moore, Pioneer Wireless En- thusiast. Was Brilliant scholar at st. Mar,'S and \. B. II. <.

Everett Moore. aged 25 ychrs, son of Mrs. Ellen E. Moore Clcrkin. Of 2l2 Main street, thls city, died last night after an Illness Of about eight yeaie. ue passed away on the sbth annivdi- sary of his birth.
 He was born in this city, the son Of the late James NJ, Moore of the firm of Ryan X Moore, harness makers When he was but nlne years of age his father died and several years later his mother mar ricd again. Besides his mother lie leaves one sister. Miss Catherine Clerkin, n member of the graduating class at the New Britain High school.
 He received his primary education at St. Mary's parochial school in this city. graduating fin 1914. and attended the New Britain High school for two years. He was one of the early wire less enthusiasts in this city and was known because or his success with the apparatus, his work in this field taking place over 10 years ago.
 He was a member Of the Holy Name society and he was regarded as one of the most brilliant students in st. Marys school He ltayes many friends to mourn his loss.
 The funeral ui1l be held tomorrow morning al 2 o'clock from PIP Main street and burial will be in st. Mary's z remetory.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-02
SAYS STEEL SPLINTER
 CAUSED MAYS DEATH
Mrs. C. Alfred Carlson Is Awarded S5,i53 Compen-
 sation by Commissioner

D., An important decision affecting compensation to be paid to the widow
 of deceased factory rmploye was
 handed down this morning by Com pensation Commissioner rharles kleiner in the case of the late C. Alfred Carlson of this city against the American Mutual Liability company. insurer of the Stanley Works. The Judgement was for thn widow. Mrs Lydia Carlson to receive comp'usa- e ton for period Of ai2 weeks. totally s5.i5S.7G. plus si0o for funeral cx- penses and also medical expenses
 On January sS Mr. Carlson. rm- ployed at the Stanley Works. got q steel splinter in his right index fin ger and although it appeared to have healed within tw0 weeks. poisoning sot in which caused his death on March at he Hartford hospital. The plaintiff through Attorney sani Was kowitz Of this city. contendrI That the injury was responsible for fhe fatal illness Brs. Sidney lie T'herson and L. T.. Ceshran testified Tor Inc plaintiff and Drs. Root and TErion Of Hartford wrre called by fine dc fendant.
 The decision is especially inipofl ant since it recognizes The fact tHaf e tnparatively minor injury. which apparently has healed. may be tacBE- nized ss cause for latter trombi4 and death under the compensation laws.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-02
INVENTOR DROPS DEAD
 IN LINCOLN ST. HOME
William Knox Henry De- vised Door Checks Made
 in This City

William Knox Henry. inventor of the Russwin and the corbin door checks and superintendent Of the door check department Of the P. and F. Corbin branch Of the American Hard ware corporation, died suddenly in his room at his homo at t50 Lincoln street this morning.
 Mir. Henry was 63 years old and apparently was in good health. He arose as vas his usual custom shortly before o'clock this morning and af- ter attending to tho furnace he rec turned to his room to finish dressing. \ few minutes later members of the family heard a noise and upon enter ing his room found him lying on the floor. where be had dropped while in the act of adjusting a necktie in front of his mirror.
 Mir. Henry was born in Montreal. Canada He came to New Britain about 42 years ago and entered the employ of the Russell X Erwin O.. where he demonstrated the ability which later made him what an official of the American Hardware claimed, "A most prolific inventor" At the age Of 1g years he invented a combin- alton knife. fork and spoon for a one armed fellow worker He invented the Russwin door cheek and later the Cofbin door check.
 An interesting adverfising novelty, in which the Corbin door check is demonstrated by a miniature figure going and coming through a door which opens and shuts vas devised by Mir Henry.
 He entered inc employ Of the P. < r. corbin branch about 90 years ago and has been a foreman for more than z5 years.
 He Is survived by a widow and the following sons and daughters. Mrs. Tnez H. Babceck and Miss Ruth Y. Henry oT New Britain: Mervyn IL. Henry Of New York, 4. Wales Henry 1f Boston; tvo sisters. Mrs. Margaret Henry Of Montreal and Mrs. Elizabeth White Of White Plains. New York and -oHr brothers. John Henry. of Ontario md Hugh. KuoX and David Henry of Montreal
 He was member of Centennial odge. <. Y and A. NJ. Washington 4. MorFa1 lodge, K. F.. Eoyai Arean- ! nm: the Blue Army of Everyman's Bible class, the r and r. Corbin fore mans club and ths Corbin Mutual Benefit association.
 Funeral arrangements are incom- ,iete.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-02
J. M. CURTIN, HEAD
 OF TRUST CO., DEAD
Prominent Citizen Passes Away
 at West Main Street Home
IN BUSINESS MANY YEARS
Born in New Britain in 1859, He spent His Life Here and Devoted Eucr-
 gies to Retail Enterprises and
 Bank.

James NJ. Curtin, one Of the most widely known and successful business men of this city, died yestrday after noon at 4:10 o'clock at his home, i75 West Main street. Mr. Curtin has been in failing health for about year. but early this spring he showed marked improvement and was able to be about the city Up until about five weeks ago, when he had to take to his bed. Mem bcrs of his family were at his bedside when the end came.
 He was born in New Britain October .. 1859, the son of John and Ellen Curtin and was educated in the old town school Leaving school he enter ed the employ of MT. Eddy at the Stanley Rule and Level plant. After working there short time, he enter ed the grocery business in the employ of the late J. E. Murphy. After learn ing the grocery business with MT, Murphy, he opened grocery store himself on Spring street which he soon outgrew and opened alrge gro cery and liquor store on Park street.
 Soon after opening the Park street store. Mir. Curtin and his twin brother, John M., entered the furniture and undertaking business establishing themselves in the old Opera house building on Main street The busi- ness was successful from the begin ming and soon necesitated larger quar- ters. 1t was then that the Curtin brothers erected the building that now houses the ]. NJ. Curtin X Co. furni- ture and undertaking business. At tho death of his brother, Mr. Curtin gave up his grocery business ana took up the conduct of the furniture and un- dertaking business.
 Helped to start Bank,
 He was president of Inc Conner cal Trust company. having been one Of the men who, in 1915. when inc for new bank here was started, put his shoulder to the wheel and helped materially 10 contribute 10 It's success. He was the unanimous choice of the directors ot the bank Tor president at their first meeting, and hs held the position continuous ly since. Ecntitn'sd on fsea iS)
New Britain herald., 1924-06-02
ARRESTED FOR ARSON
Ncw Worker 1ap,mcd ter ln, < Which IS Families Hard io Flee for Their lANes,

New York. June 2.--I.ouis Nasser. ,ogel, Of this city, was arrested on a charge ot arson early today follouing an East Side tenement fire which drove eighteen families from iheir fomas.
 Wasseryogel was suspected when he went to a hospital and asked for treat ment for burns on his hanis Ac- cor1ing to the police he was question: cd last February following another East Side fire, but was later released. Thirteen persons lost their lives in this fire.
 Mrs Anna Manchuck was injured when she jumped from inc third story o' the burning tenement today with her one-year-old child in her arms The child was not injured. Mrs. Man chuck suffered a broken leg when she fcil on the top Of truck van passing rear the huiiding,
 Many af the orcupan nts were rescued by fr men. One fireman was injured.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-02
HOUSE PASSES MEASURE 70
 ADJOURN ONSA TURDAYBUT
 SENATE ALSO MUST CONUR
NINE DEAD, 20 HURT
 AS TRAINS COLLIDE Fatal Wreck on Wabash Road Near Attica,
 Indiana

Attica, Ind, June 2.--Nine persons are dead and twenty injured as the result of the collision last night be- tween eastbound Wabash railroad pas senger train No. and freight train which was on a siding. The passen- ger train was hurled against the freight engine and several persons were badly scalded by steam from the wrecked locomotives.
 The dead are: Mrs. w. H. Paulcy. Decatur, Ill.,. Mrs. Abbie Holloway, Toledo, Ohio: F.. Phillips, Detroit; Rabbi T. Goldberg, New York; Walter l.. Mitchell, St. Louis; George w. Bouchare. Peru, Ind, engineer on the freight train; Harry Eisman, st, Louis: George Koeamo, St. Louis, and an unidentified man.
 The passenger train, one of the fastest on the system, is believed to have hit a split rail and crashed into the freight which was standing on siding. The engineer Of the freight. G. NJ. Borechard Of Peru, Ind, who was killed outright, was the only one of the dead who had been identified at an early hour today.
 The engine and seven coaches of the passenger train passed over tho place believed to have been defective. The remainder of the train, which consist ed mostly of Pullman ears, left the track, however. and were hurled against the freight
 Four of the injured who were taken to hospital in Lafayette, are expect ed to die.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-02
CUSTOMS OFFICERS IN
 THRILLING RUM FIGHT
Two Patrol Boats From New London in Battle
 With Rum Craft

Nov London June 2-Cust oIns
 forces on two small marine patrol boats operating out Of New London. for four hours and d half yesterday Wagcd fruitless battle against the alleged rum-running yacht Fantesma, plying westward in the sound with
 what is believed 10 have been 2,500 eases Of liquor and the yachts Sioux and the Helen travelling light and acting as scouts for the rum carrier it became known here today.
 While the three steam yachts of large proportions. bore down on the customs boats. and attempted to ram them or swamp them in the race. the prohibition agents who came here from New York. poured lesden bull lets on inc alleged rum-runner, which however. was protected by armor plate. and finally escaped to sea.
 The loss of the battle was due fo the sma Illness or inc marine patrol boats Liberty and No. (. which were unable to withstand the sea kicked up by the powerful yachts which tried 10 send them to the bottom. Nevert helcss the Liberty and the No. kept ID the fight until their supply Of ammunition was exhausted and their fuel ran low, compelling them 10 return to pori.
 The contest vas the first real marine battle Long Island sound has witnessed since prohibition became effective. The lives Of inc customs crew were continually in peril as their boats scarcely escaped the ar- preaching proWs Of the rum carrier and her scouts. but the men stood ID under the strain without fiinching. Time and again the Liberty vas within a few feet Of the fleeing Fan fesma but for fear Of being swampea. the customs men dared not to board fhe boat. which drew away from them. and nith her convoy. succeed cd in escaping
New Britain herald., 1924-06-02
Punctured Tire, Skid and
 Three Men Are Injured

Uid saybro0k. Conn. June "A puurtwed tire caused an automobile to skid and crash into pole on tlIe curts near Inc old town pump on the F'snwick road late yesterday and three Of tlic four men in tlle machine were more ot less hurt. Clifford Bailey sas taken to the Miidiesex hospital at Middleton with broken right leg hy Y. C. Robinson of CemtsfbrJuk. The others were said Co be John Jthu son and Richard BraceiiH. The men vere oH their eay from Wesibrops 10 i5ntgtou.