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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-10-30

where they saw great herds of buff
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 a severe physical
test" for a sick man, but the outdoor
life and the pure air cured the ague
from which he had suffered.
On August 27th, 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
situated at its confluence with the
Missouri. On reaching a Grow vii
the Flatheads left him, and he
and his Flemish guide were left to
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-10-30

all the notes of the gamut and end
ing in a deep sigh which harmonized
with the prelude, while I tossed
from one side to the other and spent
a sleepless night" the Father writes.
Every day they had proof that the
Blackfeet we're in their vicinity, but
they reached Fort Union safely.
It was the 23rd of September when
they left Fort Union in the company
of some traders who were on their
way to the Aricaras. The Father Wis
tied and was toasted by the Mandans
and eros Ventres. At Fort Clarke
they parted with the traders. and
Father Desmet set out again with
John Baptiste, and a Canadian. Five
days from Fort Clarke, when par
taking of their MONDAY meal near a
spring, they were surprised by the
Blackfeet.
Father DeSmet's presence of mind
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-10-30

1.-THE wool market is more active
than it has been al this time of the
year in decades. There is a heavy
demand. Prices are soaring stead
lily. Montana woods held in Feast
ern warehouses are bringing as
high IS 81 cents a pound. Buyers
arc in Montana now seeking to
contract the 1925 clip and + Of
fering 40 hi a pound for the
wool on the Sleeps back. General
business is improving right along
in the East and there is every rea-
son for confidence and high
hopes"
This is the cheerful news brought
to Montana recently by Thomas A.
NARROW, we'll known Treasure State
banker and capitalist, upon his re-
turn from a visit of more than a
i'll the East, during which
he transacted BUSINESS in New
York, Boston, Washington and Chi
There is every prospect for bet
-er times in Montana" continued
Mr.. NARROW. Most of our Montana
commodities are bringing good
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-10-30

taken prisoner, but escaped to Am
erica, and for some years trapped
beaver in the mountains. SO de-
lighted was John Baptiste to meet a
Belgian, that he offered to accom-
pany the missionary on his return
journey, and act as guide, for which
capacity his long experience with
the country and its inhabitants we'll
fitted him.
The Father had nothing but good
to say of the Flatheads, Pend dor
and Nez Perces, stating that
they had but one vice of gambling,
and he thought "These are the peop-
lie that civilized men dare to call
Leaving Pierre's Hole, that fav-
rendezvous for trappers and In
dams alike, Father DeSmet's party
set out for the north. The last of
July they camped neal Three Forks,
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-10-30

greasy mat. "She them" writes the
Father, presented me with a roughly
cut wooden plate which I think had
not seen water since it was made,
and served me on it a dish of dis
gushing appearance, cooked by her
self. = = = = I was hungry, I admit;
but my stomach revolted at the sight
of the mysterious stew. / said to
myself No airs now, you are not in
Belgium, begin your apprenticeship.
When in Rome, do as Romans do I
took a spoonful of the mess and
found it delicious. 1t was a f~ricassee
of buffalo tongue, mixed with bears
grease and the flour of sweet pota-
toes. / evinced 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 me-"
He found the Potawatomies indol-
emit, but gentle and peaceful. They
we're communistic; always dividing
their spoils equally with the others.
They did not swear, land often years
pass without an angry word being
spoken" But drink changed them in
to veritable demons, when the life
of no one was safe.
Of the sale of liquor Father De
Smet said, '"The government, it is
true, prohibited the Introduction of
.hiskey into the Indian Territory
under penalty of the law, and brandy !
arrived in cargoes." Father DeSmet,
be it noted, originated the Carrie
use Of a Ratchet, when with
1ne he broke open a cask of liquor
Intended for the Indians.
With this preparation for his I'M
iertaking, Father DeSmet set out
or the Rockies with Young Ignatius
is his guide. Joining some thirty
nen Of the American Fur company,
lie began his westward trip. A few
out he was attacked by inter
fever, and alternated be-
ween chills and burning heat. He
vas urged to return, but refused to
So. On May 18th, 1910, he
cached the Platte, which he called,
the most marvellous and useful of
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-
.rt him for the remainder of the
quincy. On their way to Green riv-
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
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-10-30

prices. Only copper and cattle are
tagging behind. Grain crops, hogs,
sheep, and wool are doing fine and
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 40 cents a pound
for the wool on the sleeps backs"
Mr.. NARROW also brings word that
general business in the East has ta-
ken a 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
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 corr crop
I'm III mining industry copper
fails to reflect the upward tendency
but many mining men of the West
are pleased with the good progress
silver is making toward better
levels.
"Our Montana agriculturists are
fortunate. The usually prolific
of the Middle West were not
favored with good crop weather this
and their small grain and corn
have been short. Onr wheat
,rop of more than so, 600, 700 bushels
S recognized in the milling centers
the best this mighty state has ey-
II produced.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-10-30
BY MARTHA e. PLAssMANN.

An OST of those who are at al
MI familiar with the early histor.
49, of Montana, have heard O
the deputation of the Flatheads
consisting of four men, who, in The
spring of 1881 set out for st. Louis
for the purpose Of trying to induce
the Jesuits to visit their country and
instruct them in the faith of which
they had acquired some knowledge
from Catholic %Iroquois and they may,
like myself, have wondered how the
Iroquois, who lived in the far east,
CHANGED to be in the land of the
Flatheads.
The reason for this is found in the
economic Interpretation of history.
1t is said, on good authority, that
the great Hudson's Bay company,
having entered the Upper Missouri
country, and that near the headwat-
ers of the Columbia, did not find the
Indians alive to their commercial OPP
portunities. They killed buffalo, to
be sure, and trapped fur bearing an
imals, but only enough for their own
needs. The white men rated them
as indolent, and hoping to spur them
to greater efficiency, sent Iroquois
among them, which led, undoubtedly
to the %Iroquois, Ignatius, becoming
influential in the Flathead nation.
The first deputation sent east at
his instigation, came to grief. Two
of it's members died in St. Louis, and
the fate of the remaining two was
never learned. In 1885 a second de-
putation was sent, headed by Igna-
thus, who took with him two of his
sons he wished to have baptized.
This company did not reach st. Louis
until December. Having secured a
promise that missionaries would be
granted them, Ignatius returned to
the Flatheads.
For eighteen months the Indians
patiently awaited the fulfilment of
the promise, and then dispatched a
third d~eputation, which was COM
posed of three Flatheads, a Nez Perez
and Iguatius. This delegation was
wiped out by the Sioux whose domain
they had to cross on their way to
st. Louis.
When the news of the tragic fate
of this company reached the Flat
heads, they began to think their
medicine" p%recluded their ever hav-
ing a priest, but two Iroquois, Peter
Gaucher, and young Ignatius, offered
10 make a fourth effort to secure one.
These Indians travelled with a party
If trappers, and made a quick and
safe journey. This was in 1889,
eight years after the first deputation
for st. Louis. This time
hey received not only a promise but
DeSmet offered to return )
With them.
The Jesuit Father had been serv-
ng his apprenticeship as a mission |
.ry among the Potawatomies at, or .
lear Council Bluffs. 1t was not an !
experience to be coveted. He wrote !
f his trip up the river, "I would {
ather cross the ocean than ascend
he Missouri river. The current is
0 swift that in order to get up the {
iver the boat must be heavily load f
d and the steam at full pressure a
[ence, the traveller is in imminent n
anger of being shot up into the air h
y an explosion and coming down, d
erhaps, in bits" n
His short stay with the Otoes did 7
OF impress him with the cleanliness Y
{ the savages. He was invited to u
lie chiefs hut where a squaw asked y
i'm to be seated on an extremely
reasy cushion, placed on an equally Il
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itor questioned, BLACK Robe, are
YOU afraid?" For answer, the Mis-
sionary took the chiefs hand, ard
laying it on his heart answered.: "See
if my heart beats any more rapidly
than usual Why should l be afraid?
You have fed me with your own
hands, and l am as safe in your tent
l would be in my fathers house."
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rate of 1926 deaths per 1OO,0 600 pop
ulation, and Wyoming was second
with a rate of PAL. Among 6S cities
for which statistics we're gathered,
Camden, N. j., led with a rate of
95.4, and Scranton, Pa, was second
1872.
Figures by states, with the total
number killed and the rate per
100000 include: Wyoming, 81 and
PAL; Montana, 40 and so.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-10-30
FROM ST. LOUIS TO MONTANA ROCKIES IN 1889 WITH TWO SELFISH
WARRIORS AS GUIDES WAS EXPERIENCE OF FATHER DE SmET

complete the journey alone. They
now entered the region belonging to
the Blackfeet, whom they greatly
feared. One night they thought they
might be followed by some Indians
whose camp fire they had seen, and
went to bed supperless. = = = My
brave grenadier began to snore like
a steam engine under way, sounding
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-10-30
A LADY of Distinction.

Is recognized by the delicate fascinat-
ing influence of the perfume she uses.
A bath with Cuticura Soap and no.
water to thoroughly cleanse the pores.
followed by a busting with Cuticura
Taicum Powder usually means a clear.
sweet, healthy skin.-Adv.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-10-30

saw Snake Indians, and later Yampah
Utes, Nez Perces, Cour d'Alenes,
Spokanes, and Pend d'Oreilles, or
Kalispels. While instructing some
Canadian hunters who were, he felt.
in need of it, he discovered among
them a fellow countryman, John Bap-
tiste De Velder, who had been a
grenadier under Napoleon. He was
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-10-30
BUSINESS is ON THE
UP WARD TREND
SAYS 7. A. NARROW
EASTERN BUYERS WANT TO
CONTRACT MONTANA 1925
CROP OF WOOL

Earliest They Have Ever Been In
State. Montana AgricuIturist Are
Fortunate This Year. Cattle Alone,
Fail to Respond to Price. Increase
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most instrumental in getting immediate
care for them. Even the nurses and
physicians In hospitals are enthusiast
tic in talking about the work done by
the women's post which is one Of the
very, very few in existence in the
country.
In the three government hospitals
located at Norfolk were many men suf-
ficiently active to make beautiful hand
made goods. The women's post found
this out and arranged to dispose OF
their goods. They rented store, gath
cred the work from the three hospitals
and made attractive their window dis
plays. They spent money on adver-
Using, talked to Rotarians, Kiwanians,
Civilians and other bodies; used NOV
ing picture slides and urged men to
bring their wives, and women to bring
their husbands to the exhibit and sale.
Folders were sent out. The newspa-
pers gave much-needed publicity. And
then 1t was that Commander Bucking
got on the radio and broadcast story
Of her post and what it was accom-
plishing for the disabled veteran.
More than five hundred articles were
sold, woman in Florida writing with
a check to a friend asking her to buy
something. In Wisconsin woman did
the same. The sale Of disabled vet
eran products will become regular
feature of the women's posts activi-
ties. And Commander Bucking, whose
photograph is reproduced, is entitled to
the credit for the go-getting spirit that
put the women's post in the forefront
of activities for relief of disabled men.
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WIN. u, Minneapolis, No. 24--1s24.
Seek Fossils in Africa

East Africa, which has already
yielded UP some most important fos-
sils of dinosaurs, is now regarded
with much expectancy as field of re-
search In natural history. and for sew.
eral years the trustees of the British
museum have been hoping to send out
an expedition to this territory. The
difficulty, however, had been lack OF
funds; and the hopes of securing CO
operation with museums overseas also
failed to be realized. 1t has at last
been possible to arrange for Mr. w. e.
Cutler of the University of Manitoba.
to sail for West Africa to explore q
number of the promising sites OF
former discoveries.
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CHAPTER V-Continued.

Then I'll change his style of archi-
lecture the first time 1 run into him"
said Y.D. savagely. Zen is too young
to think of such a thing, anyway"
"She will always be too young to
think of such thing, so far as Drazk
or his type is concerned TransIey
returned. But suppose-Y.D., to be
quite frank, suppose I suggested"
'Transley, you work quick" said
Y.D. Il admit 1 like a quick worker,
But just now we have a fire on our
hands"
By this time they had reached the
camp. Transley gave his instructions
ride down to Landson's. They had
gone only few hundred yards when
Y.D. pulled his horse to a stop.
'Transley" he exclaimed. and his
voice was shaking. What do you
smell?"
The contractor drew up and shifted
the air. When he turned to Y.D. his
face what white.
Smoke, Y.D." he gasped. "The
wind has changed!"
1t was true. Already low clouds Of
smoke were drifting overhead like a
broken veil. The erratic foothill wind,
which few minutes before had been
coming down the valley, was now
blowing back up again Even while
they took in the situation they could
feel the hot breath Of the distant fire
borne against their faces.
well, it's up to u.s." said Transley
tersely. We'll make a fight of it.
Got any speed in that nag of yours?"
Without waiting for an answer he put
spurs to his horse and set forward
on wild gaiiop into the smoke.
A mile down the line he found that
Under had already gathered his forces
and laid out a plan of defense. The
valley, from the South Y.D. to the
hills. was about four miles wide, and
up the full breadth of 1t was now
coming the fire from Landson's fields.
There was no natural fighting line /;
Under had not so much as a buffalo
path to work against. But he was
already starting back-fres at intervals
of fifty yards, allotting three men to
each fire. A back-fire Is q fire start
ed for the purpose of stopping anoth-
er. Usually a road, or a plowed strip,
or even a cattle path, is used for a
base. On the windward side of this
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Kept Hobo Hustling
to Fill Engagements

Willis Booth, president of the inter
rational chamber of commerce. said
1t luncheon in Philadelphia:
"Our prosperity is amazing. To find
poverty anywhere nowadays is like
hiding needle In haystack.
''They say rich charity organ
zation gave an out-of-work a four
course dinner the other day, and then
urged him to turn up the following
evening at supper they were offer
ng the unemployed.
"But the man consulted his engage
nent book and then said:
"'Sorry, but I'm full up, for to-
morrow, folks-fish breakfast at the
Refuge for the Homeless, lunch at
he Destitutes Assistance league,
turkey dinner at the United Church
charities, and midnight Bowery sup
per in the Screen Stars Shelter for
Homeless Hoboes.' Detroit Free
Press.
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By ROBERT STEAD
Author of "Ths Gov Puneh<r"-"Ths Home
sfeaders"-"N eigbbors." etc.
BY ROBERT STEAD "a
you FIGHT WELL, ZEN"
A Novel of the Foothills

SYNOPSIS. - Transley's hay
cutting outfit, after stacking
1000 tons. is on its way to the
big Y.D. ranch headquarters.
Transley is a master of men and
circumstances. Under. foreman
Is substantial, but not self-asser-
tive. George Drazk, one of the
men, is an irresponsible chap VINO
proposes to every woman ne
meets. Transley and Linder dine
with Y.D. and his wife ana
daughter Zen. Transley resolves
to marry Zen. Y.D. instructs
Transley to cut the South f.D:.
spite o. HI an high water
and a fellow named Landson.
Drazk proposes to Zen ana Is
neatly rebuffed. Transley pitches
camp on the South Y.D. and hnds
Landson's outfit cutting hay. Den
nison Grant, Landson's manager
notifies Transley that he is work
ing under a lease from the legal
owners and warns Transley on.
All of which means war. Y.D.
and Zen ride to the South f.D.
Zen is a natural vamp, not yet
halter-broke and ripe for mating.
Y.D. has taken a liking to Trans
ley. Zen holds Transley off and
encourages Under. Zen enjoys
the prospect of a race between
Transley and Under for her IA
vor, but secretly laughs at both.
She has another and more serious
encounter with DraZk. Y.D. NOW
ing machines are ruined by iron
stakes set in the grass. Zen pre-
vents open war with Landson.
Transley halfway proposes and
is turned off. Drazk resolves to
burn out the rival outfit. Fire
blazes up in the Landson stacks.
The Y.D. outfit hastens to aid the
enemy. Zen rides off alone to
help.
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already run little back-fire to pro-
tect the tents and the chuck-wagon.
How goes 1t, Tompkins?" she
cried, bursting upon him like courier
from battle.
"All set here, ma'am," he answered
Gall set an safe. But they'll never
hold the main fire; it'll go up the val
ley h-l-scootin' ,-beggin' your pardon.
ma am"
Anyone live up the valley?"
"There is. There's the Limits
squatters about six miles up-it was
from them I got the cream an fresh
eggs you was good enough to notice,
ma'am. An there's no men folks
about; JUS Mrs. Lint an young herd
of little Limits; least, that's all was
there las night"
II must go up" said Zen, with in.
slant decision. 81 can get there before
the fire, and as the Limits are evidently
farmers there will be some plowed
land, or at least pillow with which to
run "a furrow so that we can start a
back-f1re Direct me-"
Tompkins directed her as to the
way, and. leaving word of explana-
ton to be passed on to her father,
she was off. A half hours hard riding
brought her to Limits, but she found
that this careful settler had made full
provision against such contingency
as was now come about. The farm
buildings, implements, stables, every
thing was surrounded, not by a FIRE
guard, but by broad plowed field.
Mrs. Lint, however, was little less
thankful for Zen's interest than she
would have been had their little stead
ing been in danger. She pressed Zen
to wait and have at least a cup Of
\ tea, and the girl, knowing that she
could be of little or no service down
the valley, allowed herself to be per-
suaded. In this little harbor Of quiet
her mind began to arrange the days
events. The tragic happening at the
river was as yet too recent to appear
real; had it not been for the touch of
her wet clothing Zen could have
thought 1t all an unhappy dream of
days ago. She reflected that neither
Tompkins nor Mrs. Lint had comment
ed upon her appearance. The hot sun
had soon dried her outer apparel. and
her general disheveled condition was
not remarkable on such day as this.
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AMERICAN
0I:I:G|ON@
RADIO IS USED TO
TELL OF WAR WORK

The fact that great many girls
and women enlisted in the United
States forces during the World war
has escaped general attention. A flair
was made at one time about the yeo-
manettes, but was soon forgotten.
Now comes Helen e. Bucking, COM
mander of Women's Post No. 118, Of
the American Legion at Norfolk, Va,
as the first woman veteran Of the war
to use the radio in telling what she
and her compatriots did towards win.
ming the war. The speech was de.
livered from station WTAR and re-
suited In a wide dissemination Of
knowledge concerning the part played
In the war by the woman.
All the members Of women's post
served in the navy as yeowomcl dur
ing the war, or as overseas nurses.
The post has made distinct hit with
the citizens of Norfolk because of its
work in the hospitals, Commander
Bucking declared, in her address.
Disabled ex-service men, needy vet
Grams, hungry veterans-all find sue
cor at the women's post regardless OF
reasons. When other welfare agen-
cies turn down the veteran, the wom-
ems post puts him on his feet-and
has been doing this work for four
years, Commander Bucking said.
Tuberculous veterans are indeed
grateful to the women's post as being
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drowned Yes. that would be The ex
PLANTATION. Why change it?
Zen turned 1t over In her mind Why
make any explanations? II would he
good thing to forget. She could not
have done otherwise under the cir
stances; no jury would expect her to
do otherwise. But why trouble jury
about It?
HE got what was coming 10 him."
she said to herself presently. She adj
mitted no regret. On the contrary. her
Unborn self-confidence, her assurance
that she could take care of herself
under any circumstances, seemed to
be strengthened by the experience.
She got up, drew her hair into some
kind of shape. and scrambled little
way up the steep bank. Clouds of
smoke were rolling up the valley. She
did not grasp the significance of the
fact at the first glance, but in mo-
ment it impacted home to her. The
wind had changed! Her help now
would be needed, not by Mrs. Land
son, but probably at their own camp.
She sprang on her horse, recrossed
the stream. and set out on a gallop for
the camp. On the way she had to
ride through one thin line of fire.
which she accomplished successfully.
Through the smoke she could dlmly
see Transley's gang fighting the back
fires. She knew that was in good
hands, and FASTENED on to the camp.
Zen had had prairie experience enough
to know that in hours like this there is
almost sure to be something or some
body, in vital need, overlooked.
She galloped into the camp and
found only Tompkins there. He had