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wagon train loaded with merchan-
disc, he fought his way through
thousands of hostile Indians across
the prairies, and brought his caval-
cade into safety, with the loss of but
one man.
The ann in which Story and
hiC party of fighters, cOwpunchres
and bull w~hackers, Outwitted the
United States troopers who would
have intercepted him in his hazard
GUS undertaking, and StOry's adven-
turOus trip from Fort Kearney to
Montana is especially interesting.
General Darlington, at the head of
a small detachment of troops, had
been sent to Wyoming to subdue
the hostile tribes of Indians. StOry's
band Of q men came in contact with
Darlington at Fort Kearney Caring
ton told him that it was certain
death for him to go further and is
sued orders to his troop to stop the
Story expedition. But Story and his
train slipped by the post one dark
night, and by morning were so far
into the territory controlled by the
hOstiles that Darlington did not dare
to follow him.
mdJOI JONI u. OdLllu,
led Story in this hazardous trip, aud
this is the way Catlin told the story
Of the adventures to Dean A. L
Stone, the MissOula historian:
'The train moved along without
incident. The. country was alive
with Indians. There were signs of
fighting-burned wagons and dead
stOck-in places, and at times, the
Story outfit would spy Indians at a
distance. But it was not until within
a distance of about ten miles from
Fort Reno that there was any open
hostility towards the train.
The Skirmish at Fort Reno
"At the edge of the badlands the
train was attacked. There was Il
brisk engagement. Probably the In
dams were merely trying it out, OF
perhaps they could not resist the
temptation of the stock. cattle that
were being driven with the train.
However it was, the reds swOOped
down on the travellers with a flight
of arrows and a charge to stampede
the stock. The men of the train re-
spOnded bTiskly with their rifles.
Two of the drivers were wounded by
arrows, but nobody was killed.
} 1.-THE Indians ~Tetreated as fast as
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-03-26
81 TITH the passing recently Id

w Cal c%aiif saI 8a' Of N eSSSR't stor q.
ST., Montana mOurns the loss
OF one the strongest of her pioneer
characters man who for more
than so years has played a leading
role in the the development of Gala
tin county and Montana.
With an ancestry which dates
back in New England history to 1910,
Nelson Story was born at BungtOwn,
Meigs county, Ohio, April /, 1888.
He lived on his fathers farm until
he was IA, at which time the death
of his father threw the boy upon his
W resources, and from that time
forward, equipped with a partial col
lege education, he carved out his own
career.
He was Pioneer Freighter
He was a participant in the early
day freighting between the Missouri
river and the Rocky mountains, and
as miner, freighter, cattle and horse
dealer, his career belongs to the his
tory of Montana, California, and sew
eral Of the territories.
Nelson Story first came to Mon
tana in 1868, starting from Fort
LeavenwOrth and crossing to Denver.
From Denver, he started for Bannack
with an outfit of two wagons, two
yoke of cattle and 16 packs of jacks
His first stop was made at Alder
GUlch and then he established a
store at Summit City with the goods
he had brought overland. He also
bought. a mining claim from which
he took $4,000 in gold.
At -BOzeman in 1865.
Mr.. Story arrived at Bozeman in
1866 and no one. figure has beer
longer and more completely ,-iden-
titled with that city than Nelson
Story, Sr.
To this man belongs the distinc.
ton of driving the first herd of Tex
as lOnghOrn cattle over the Texas
Trail into this state. His experiences
in his enterprise were many 'anC
exceedingly adventurous, as, the
country he and his party Of 81 meI
were forced to traverse was new anC
infested with the most dreaded tribes
of hostile Indians. These cattle were
driven to the GaIlatin valley anC
formed the nucleus for the frs
cattle industry in the history of thi
state, with Mr.. Story at the head.
He was also for many years en-
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-03-26

the train advanced, and they took
with them a little bunch of cattle,
hustling the steers ahead of them as.
they withdrew into the Businesses OF
the badlands. We followed the IN
dians into their camp, surprised them
and they were in no shape to pro
tect themselves against Our taking
the cattle back.
"The recaptured stock was driven
back to the trail. The train had
camped where the little battle had
taken place and there the cattle were
turned back into the herd Three Of
them had been wounded in the fight
ing; and had to be killed. They fUrn-
ished beef for the train.
Messengers were sent to Fort
Reno for an ambulance for the
wounded. When this transportation
came, the whole outfit moved to Re
no, where there vas a brief rest. The
wounded men we're left at Reno.
Continued on Agricultural Page)
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er as they came down for they feared
the guns of the guard, who were now
very much excited. A shot puTpOsely
or accidentally fired, would have
caused the guard to shoot into the
crowd, although in the darkness,
they could not have distinguished
friend from foe. 1t was so dark that
only we'll known acqUaintances
could, with difficulty apprehend
each other when close by.
1.-THE wOuld-be assassin on the
east building quickly disappeared.
The crowd melted away. A doctor
was brought in who pronounced Ives
dead.
when Ives was arrested the day
before, near the ranch of Robert
Dempsey, Dempsey and a tall, caday-
erOus-lOOking man carrying the name
of Long John, were arrested as par
Elephants. They we're put under
guard in a cabin adjoining the place
where the court proceedings were be-
ing held.
Fight With Ives Friend
There were several log fires
burning. Our guard retraced then
steps these fires. The rough ele
ment, those dissatisfied with thu
hanging of Ives, were doing sOm'
loud talking. An old lawyer, filleC
with booze, was leading in denuncia
lions of the hanging. We took hin
! and put him in the imprOvised jai
with Dempsey and Long John.
about ten o'clock one Bill Hunt
er who ran a saloon situated on tn
west side of the street, some 20.
yards below our camp fires (said sa
loon was noted as being the head
quarters of the road agents) cam
out of his front door with hat an
coat off and with a loud voice de
nOuneed the strangers who ha
hanged George Ives.
with one impulse to put him i
with Dempsey and Long John,
dozen of US started to arrest him
we we're on double quick, and got a
most upon him before he saw u.
Charles Brown was in the lead;
was next. Brown carried a double
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-03-26

Oarreled shotgun and 1 a carbine,
which was loaded at the breech with
liked ammunition and a large cap IN
a tube.
Hunter sprang for the door Of his
saloon, Brown grabbing to get hold
OF him, and I coming up behind
Brown in order to assist in case Of a
catch. Into the saloon, through the
northwest corner of the building we
went. The bar was in the southeast
corner of the building, the stove in
about the center of the room. There
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-03-26

sors ready to shoot at the first de-
mOnstratiOn.
Alexander Carter, who killed the
Dutchman, and four others, road
agents, left for Deer Lodge that
night. They were all hanged before
spring. Bill Hunter was hanged that
winter ear Manhattan, in Gallatin
valley.
1.-THE next day after the execution
of Ives, Robert Dempsey and Long
John were examined by the court,
found innocent Of any wrong doing
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-03-26

do you say boys; shall we hang him :
No one responded. -.
CT took Ezekial by the rlghI
shoulder and gave him the order 10
take hold of the box on which I've
stood. Quick as thought we tool Ine
box from under Ives, and down He
came with a crash into the rope. Ez-
ekial and 1 stepped back into our
places, our guns in our hands, COCK
ready for action.
1.-THE crowd threw themselves up
on the ground, falling OVer each oth-
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-03-26

a door in the southwest corner
leading to an adjoining apartment.
The door opened outward and Hunter
made for it with Brown reaching for
him.
Story Saves Brown From Death
GAS Hunter and Brown passed the
west end of the bar counter, out
jumped a man, the b~arkeeper, his
hat and coat off, with a big revolver
in his hand pressed close to Browns
back. I gave him a vigorous thrust
with my carbine, which brought him
right about face, looking into the
muzzle of my gun. I ordered him TO
give up the pistol. He held up both
hands. AS 1 reached to take the
pistol, my caTbine slipped in my left
hand, and being at full cock, my lit
tie finger displaced the hat cap. 1
then drew my revolver. A bystander
took the pistol from his hand.
Brown pursued Hunter to the
back door, and Hunter, after passing
through, slammed the door back
against Brown. Brown with one
thrust of his dOuble-barreled gun,
knocked the door from it's hinges in
to the next room, where there was
no light. Brown did not pursue fur
Their but turned to e the barkeepeT
give up his pistol.
mo less than 100 people were in
the saloon at the time, many of whom
were road agents (rObbers). Brown
and I kept u guns presented at the
crowd as we backed to the dOol
which had been closed behind us
Brown opened the door, as both ny
hands were full, Ga gun in one HAND
and a pistol in the other). Then W.
stepped out. Our companions haC
baked at the door and did not go in
to the saloon.
One Step Meant Death
I'VE were obliged to return to on
camp fires without our prisoner, bu
very thankful to return with who'll
bodies. For one slip or mistake o
the least bit of hesitation on our par
would have brought many pistols T.
bear upon US. We were the aggres
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-03-26

and released. Dempsey had an Indian
woman and family and little else Of
this worlds goods. Sheriff Robert
Hereford was then upwards of so
years of age. I do not now recall to
mind the judge who tried the case
aginst Ives or the attorney who de-
Tended him.
After Execution, Business as Usual
"At the break of day, the follow
ing morning after the hanging, I was
packing my potatoes for the Summit,
some ten miles away, OVer a trail
where one burrO followed another in
single file. These events occurred
before the Vigilance committees had
been formed.
Charles Brown was a pOrtly
young German, about q years of age,
lived in Miles City where he kept a
livery for many years after. He died
in the KlOndyke some seven years
ago.
Benjamin Ezekial was a nan of
about 80 years of age at that time
He merchandised in Helena for years
after and died there.
"Of the hundred or more people in
Bill Hunters saloon the night that
Ives was hanged, those living will re-
collect the attempt to arrest Hunter.
81 do not think Hereford ever
knew who took the box from under
Ives while he (Hereford) was in such
fear of his life that he had lost con-
troll of himself.
after eastern Idaho had been
made into Montana Territory, the
first legislature at Bannack voted
Hereford $500 for services rendered
in hanging George Ives.
lives would have been rescued il
less than 10 seconds if the large dry
goods box had not been removed as
it was in the moment of excitement
and indecisiOn of the sheriff."
Bringing the LOnghOrns to Montana
Nelson Story was one of the strong
men of Montana in the early days
He was a man who did big things il
a business way, and early he became
one of the states captains of indus
try. Perhaps there is no other o
the many outstanding epics of hi.
career which has had a greater bear
ing on this states future, and which
in a more fOrceful manner depicts
the calibre of the man than his Iona
trek from the plains of Texas in '6t
with the first lOnghOrn cattle to b,
brought to Montana Territory.
With 5000 head Of cattle and
New Britain herald., 1926-11-16
PEOPLE TERRIFIED
Volcanic Eruption and Earth Tremors Again Brighten Popu- Iation in City of Baku.

Baku. Azerbaijan, Nov. 16.-OP- Volcanic eruptions on Glinianoy is land in the Caspian sea and subter- ranean oscillations which shook the whole Apsheron Peninsula struck terror to the inhabitants of Baku late last night.
 Thousands of residents, fearful that Baku was to be visited by such an earthquake as spread havoc re- gently in nearby Armenia, fled to the waterfront. where for half an hour they watched the terrifying spectacle of gigantic shafts of flame being emitted from the volcano on Glinianoy island forty miles to the east. The island Is uninhabited and no loss of life has been reported on the peninsula.
 The eruptions from the volcano consisted of great columns of oil soaked earth, accompanied by sheets of flame three hundred feet high. A state geological expedition today visited the island when the erup- tions had ceased, and found two large craters still belching nauseous gases and minerals heavily impreg- mated with oil for which the Baku region is noted.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-16
STUDENTS WARNED OF
 POSSIBLE EXPULSION
100 Harvard Freshmen Who Cut Classes Now Termed
 "UndesirableS."

Cambridge, Mass, Nov. 16 IPl- One hundred first year men at Har- yard law school who cut the last class before the Harvard Brown game have been classed as 'unde- sirable" by Dean Roscoe Pound, it was revealed today.
 The students were warned in a letter from the dean that their fu- ture work would be watched close ly with a threat of immediate eX- pluson should their studies show any sign of tagging.
 The letter with it's disciplinary warning was said to be an innova- tion in custom of the law school.
 You have been reported to me as one of the 100 or more first year men who saw fit to drop their work last Saturday by staying away from one of the most difficult courses in the school" it read.
 Until recently such things never happened in the history of the school. What this attitude of first year mon toward their work means is shown by the circumstance that 37 per cent of last years class is out of the school. This year I do not intend to wait until June to seed out those who have no place in a serious professional school.
 You are now listed as prima facie an undesirable student and from now on your work will be observed if you are not in a law club, or if you are reported to me as dcfrauding in or neglecting your law club work, or as not in your seat at lectures, or as being unpre- pared when called on l shall bring your name before the faculty with a recommendation that you be re- quired to withdraw"
New Britain herald., 1926-11-16
Sudden Death Takes
 NewingtOn Resident

Joseph Cooper, age Al years, died suddenly at his home at Newing- ton Junction last night. He was born in Newington the son of John Cooper and lived there all his life. He was employed at the New De- parture Go. at Elmwood and was a member of St. Bridget's church in Elmwood.
 Nr, Cooper went to work as usual yesterday morning but was taken ill and had to go home. His condition took a sudden turn for the worse and he died before medi- cal aid could help him.
 He is survived by his wife, who was formerly Miss Ellen Began of this city. son. John and a daugh- ter, Margaret.
 The funeral arrangements which are incomplete, are in charge of Jo- seph A. Haffey.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-16
Second Son of Swedish
 King Will Tour America

Worcester, Mass, Nov. 16.-tR- Prince Wilhelm, second son of King Gustav of Sweden. who is to con- duct a two months lecture tour through the United States beginning in New York early in January, has accepted an invitation to visit Wor- cester during that month, the exact date to be determined at the end of this week, according to word re- celved this morning from the prince, by Karl G. Fredin, chairman of the activities committee of the Swedish national federation.
 While in Worcester Prince Will helm is to give a lecture in Mechan- ics hall on his exploring and hunt ing expeditions in the interior of Africa.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-16
JEROME ST. LINE FACES BANKRUPTCY
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owes taxes In the amount of s1,- 633.91, mainly as a result of the re- troactive tax fixed by the state last year.
 Questioning brought out that Ro- mani invested s2,42423 when he started operations and the invested capital much of which is on notes, is now s16,50o. After listening to the financial statement relating to Romanls personal investments, Chairman Higgins was moved to re- mark:
 "The situation here seems to be that you are rendering a public service and haven't any capital ey- cepting some busses on which you still owe money"
 Urges Cent Fare. Accountant Day admitted an eight cent fare, which amounts to a 33 1-3 per cent increase is not needed to pay reasonable return. but he said seven cent fare or 16 2-S cents in crease does not seem enough. He suggested as a possible intermediate i that the sale of four tokens for 30
 cents be allowed, or that q zone sys- tenn be set up. Along this line he | suggested three zones as follows; ! Central Park to Vance street, six ! cents: Vance street to West Main | street, seven cents; West Main street
 to the terminus, eight cents. J. B. Alec, who said he has been ! in the real estate business for mans years warned the commission that an increase in fare is likely to react unfavorably on land values. He urged that no action be taken until owners of properties along the route be given an opportunity to express their wishes.
 Service Needed, Hall Says.
 Senator Hall impressed upon the board the necessity for continuing some form of public carrier service along Hart street and through the Jerome street district, even at the cost of increased fares. He comph- mented the accountant, Mir. Day, on the fairness of his statement and told the board that the preparation of he costs and expenditures by Mir. Day was sufficient assurance to him of their accuracy.
 Chairman Higgins announced at the conclusion of the hearing that no action would be taken until a.. analysis of the accountants state ments can be made. He freely ad mitted the necessity of increased revenue if the Jerome street line is to be continued in eXistance.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-16
WIFE SUES FOR DIVORCE

Charging intolerable cruelty, Lau- "a Dayton Showers of this city has brought action for divorce against Charles Showers of East Akron, Ohio. Nair and Nair represents the plaintiff and the action is returnahle in the superior court, Hartford, the first Tuesday of December.
 The petitioner and Showers were married at Marion, Ohio, May 16, 1921, Mrs. Showers maiden name having been Miss Laura Dayton. At several occasions between the date of their marriage and March 12, 1923, Mrs. Showers claims that her husband was intolerahly cruel to her.
 She claims a divorce and the GUS tody of a minor child.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-16
Ambassador Sheffield
 Backed by Coolidge

Washington, Nov. 16.--(Fl-When Ambassador Sheffield reassumes his diplomatic duties in Mexico City he will have the full support of Presi- dent Coolidge in the continuation of more or less delicate diplomatic ne gotiations between the United States and Mexico.
 1t also was said today at the White House that the most recent exchanges between Washington and Mexico City in regard to the alien land and petroleum laws may be published within a few days. The president does not care at this time to comment on the nature of the exchanges although he personally had read and approved the replies Secretary Kellogg has made in an sWering the communications from Mexico.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-16
City Items

A. c. Hammond Camp, United Spanish War Veterans, will hold a regular meeting in the camp meet ing room at the state armory to- morrow night at o'clock.
 Action for S25 damages has been brought against Charles and Mary Palausllas of this city by O'Donnell Bros, of Portland. Constable Fred Wrinkle served the papers and attach cd property of the defendants at 331- 335 Park street.
 The boys choir of St. Mary's church will hold rehearsal tonight at GAS o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-16
Judge filings Expenses
 During Campaign S281

Judge B. W. filling spent $2S1 in his campaign for attorney general, according to statement filed at the office of the secretary of state. Of this amount $250 was contribu- ton to the republican state central committee, and the remainder was spent for advertising. Joseph F.. Dutton of Bristol, unsuccessful can didate for senator. contributed s65 to the democratic town committee, he reported.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-16
INDIAN NOTABLE
 l TOURING AMERICA
Says He Wants to Observe
 Things as They Are

Salt Lake City. Utah. Nov. 16 Up)-- An entourage of majestic bearing, headed by MT. T. Raje," who has identified himself as the former ma harajah of Indore, Central India, was to continue an inspection of this mountain city today.
 Arriving yesterday from the east, the party attracted little attention until William Ewert, representing a national travel bureau, explained that TT. Raje" was the name used by the Indian prince in visiting sev- eral American cities since landing at New York three weeks ago.
 Through Ewert, the maharajah said; T wanted to see America, not as Queen Marie is seeing 1t, but quietly, unobserved. l wanted 10 study conditions unhindered and that is why l preferred by InCognito, TT Raje." Included in the maharajah s party are Captain V. E. Ju1hav, his native secretary; NJ. r. Mechter, his English secretary; Mrs. J. Miller and Miss N. Miller, Of Seattle, Wash ington. It is understood that the party will remain here until We'd nesday. Ewert's announcement was the first intimation that the prince had intended 10 visit America. He was last reported in exile in Europe following his ab1icauon of the throne in favor Of his eldest broth CT. last February. The prince relin- quished his rights shortly after a scandal involving the staying of a wealthy merchant friend of his fla vorite dancer. Mumtaz Begun.
 Investigation of the killing of the merchant, known as Dawla, revealed the staying of a child Mumtaz had borne the prince,
 Mumtaz hurried to Bombay a short time after her child was slain in 1924 and sought Dawla's protec- ton.
 Threatened with death if she failed to return to the royal house. hold, Mumtaz asked aid from the British police in Bombay.
 While motoring Tn BomDay, DaNla and MumtaZ were attacked by sev- eral officials, said to have acted un- der orders from the prince.
 Dawla was killed before the as- sailants were driven away by Brit ish officers. Mumtaz was slashed across the face marring the beauti- ful features for which she was known in India courts.
 Seven 1ndore government officials were arrested and three sentenced to death for the staying of Dawla. The others were deported.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-16
A. X. U. PUTS DOWN BARS
Will Not Permit American Stars Abroad or Foreign Stars to Do Stuff Here.

Baltimore, Nov. 16 [P-The Anna teur Athletic Union at the closing session of it's annual convention here today rejected all proposals for the invasion of this country by foreign athletes as well as their trips abroad by American stars during the con- ing year.
 This bars prospective return visit of Paavo Nurmi, the Finnish runner.
 Murray Hubert of New York, was unanimously reelected president by the A. A. U. for a third term. He was nominated by w. C. Prout, of Boston, and seconded by Robert s. Weaver of Los Angeles.
 Avery Brundage, of Chicago, was elected first ice-president.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-16
FLAG PAINTED ON BOATS.

Shanghai. Nov. 16 P-In an ef- fort to prevent their being attacked by Chinese militarists along the Yangtze river many British vessels which ply in Chinese waters are having the Union Jack painted on their sides. Shippers hope this will make firing on them or comman- deering them inaccessible. The sea- mans strike is reported to have been completely beaten. All strikers have been summarily dismissed and new crews employed.