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companion, the Alone, which latter boat
once went up the Missouri in 1868 to
the mouth Of Milk river, proceeded peace
fully to Fort Union. Here the Chippewa,
lightened of its load, started on its
Journey Of exploration up the Yellow
stone. It succeeded, without difficulty,
in reaching a point about 40 miles from
it's mouth, and ascertaining the depth
of the river, Captain Hutchinson de-
cided that it admitted of navigation. 1t
then returned to Fort Union, and the
two boats, now laden with supplies, set
out for the meeting place with the troops
When they arrived at the old trading
post the troops were not there and six
days passed before they were sighted
The Alone grounded akSut six miles be-
low the post, and here the guide Of the
expedition struck the river. The troops
had been on half rations for several days
Their horses were also starving, some had
died in consequence, and others were
shot.
Had Difficult Trip
Says Mr.. Hilger: August 10 the COM
mand travelled northwest over rolling
prairie intersected by broken ridges
without feed or water for our animals
until near midnight, when we found Q
little strong alkali water and little
wire grass On this day our animals
began to give out by the hundreds, ano
the rear guard kept up continuous fire
to kill them as they fell. Upor
August IL, in order to recuperate, we die
not start until late. The citizens, now in
the advance and feeling safe from In
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dian attack, about 10 o'clock in the morn
ing, heard the welcome sound Of steam
whistles, which proved to be those Of
the steamboats, on the Yellowstone river
about 10 miles west of us. Immediately
upon receipt Of this news, General Sully
pushed forward his command through
the Bad Lands and by dark we had ar
rived upon the banks Of the river,
short distance below the site Of the pres
ent town Of Glendive. Here, in the wilder
ness, we again beheld those splendid
government steamboats,, two in number,
which had been moving up and down
the beautiful stream for two days in
their endeavors to find our expedition"
After reaching the Yellowstone, Gen
eral Sully turned south to Fort Union,
as the grasshoppers had destroyed vege-
tation farther up the river. Here most
Of the emigrants parted company with
the troops, except such as wished to re-
turn to Minnesota.
Never Reached Benton
The Chippewa Falls and the Alone had
done valiant service for three days in
ferrying the troops and emigrants across
the river at the point of junction. They
then returned to Fort Berthold to Join
General Sully. A couple Of months later,
Captain Hutchinson was released from
government employ and took his boat
to st. Joseph, where he left it and re-
turned home. have not heard that the
Chippewa ever went to Fort Benton. It
has the distinction, however, of being
the first steamboat to ascend the Yel-
lowStOne.
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R COnn1a1deered by General Slly for Army Trans

At this point the general and his troops
were ferried across to the west side, and
then set out for an old trading post
name not given-on the Yellowstone.
This was an experimental undertaking
for the Chippewa, as it was not then
navigable, yet it was absolutely necessary
that boats-for there were two of them
and soldiers should make connection at
the point mentioned.
Take Short Cut
From near the Cannon Ball, General
Sully with his men, must have struck
northwestward across the country, led
by an Indian guide, and thus saved many
miles Of travel which they would have
windings Of the Missouri. On this march,
it would be impossible to transport more
supplies than were required if there was
no unforeseen delay en- route to the old
fort designated, nor would the march
end here.
It will be remembered that a large num-
Der Of emigrants accompanied the Sully
expedition. There were 160 teams and
$50 persons who were with him on this
march, adding greatly to his RESPONSE
bility. The more so that their way led
through the Bad Lands infested by Sioux.
The general had been strongly advised
not to undertake this route, but refused
| by Sioux nothing would suit him better;
it was for them he was looking.
The country through which he must
pass had never been thoroughly explored,
I and was reported to hold other dangers
| than those supplied by hostile Indians
/ A BlackfoOt Indians services were Sc
cured as guide for the expedition, he
claiming to be familiar with the Yellow
stone country.
! In Vol. III of the Montana Historical
society records, Nicholas Hilger has given
a graphic description of the Bad Lands
and what it held in store for the expe-
dition, he having been one of the emil
grants. 1t is of this region, when asked
what he thought Of it, that General
Sully said very frankly, Il think it is
hell burnt out"
1t was not long after this terse state.
ment that another reason for likenine
this locality to Hades was furnished the
/ travellers, soldiers and emigrants as we'll
Here the Sioux attacked them, when
comments Hilger, before sunset the
panoramic view had changed from 'hel
burnt out to hell alive From
every point, Cliff, hole or cave, the Indians
fired upon US BY sundown thC
advance reached the Little Missouri rive
and, following up the stream about
mile, went into camp on a little fla
upon which the whole expedition wa
crowded for the night.
Indians Were JubiIant
THE Indians by this time seemed as
sured Of success, for our camp was al
most surrounded by high and perpen
/, dicular walls, from the top of which the,
could even hurl stones into our midst
Scarcely had the camp been formed, how
ever, when the artillery was placed ant
at once the two batteries (12 pieces) op
The Bozeman courier., 1927-12-16
BUTTE ONCE B0ASTED HAVING
WORLDS BEST PIGKPOGKET IN
THE PERSON OF JEW JESS''

under these handicaps and detailed
account of her extraordinary pick-pock-
et:rg would read like exaggerated fiction.
One man about town who wagered $50
that he woman would not be able to
pick his pocket returned after buying
her bottle of beer minus the $40 he had
in the depths Of his hip pocket.
And I sat on the $40 bill and yet
she lifted it. Probably when first en-
tered her place." he told his friends.
''I've seen Herman pull 20 rabbits from a
derby hat, but he was Just dirt farmer
compared with Jew Jess"
However, even as to the way in which
champion fighters meet a better man.
a young woman arrived in Butte from
the Occur d'Alenes and started as box
rustler at the Casino, and Jew Jess lost
the championship. The new arrival
known in Wallace, Burke, Gem and other
Idaho towns, was called 1.-The Virgin"
Champ Dip From Occur d'Alene
Within a week after the arrival in
Butte she dipped" customers, barten-
ders and even lifted money from the
other women employed in the Casino
Then from police officer from WallacC
was revealed the reason she came tC
Butte.
: With a reputation throughout tht
Occur d'Alenes as a smoother dip" thar
Jew Jess, a big husky Irish miner from
Burke got half drunk at Jake's danes
hall in Gem where The Virgin was EN-
ployed. The man whose name was Muir
ply, bet that he could buy the woman
a drink and not have his pocket picked
Going upstairs to the woman's room
he bought a drink for her and himself
Wen have another" he said, and reach
ing for another dollar he found hi
pocket empty.
As The Virgin made a break for tn
door, Murphy grabbed her by the hail
II don't give d for the money, bJl
it's me pride" and holding tight to he
thick hair, he whipped out a gun.
You'll never frisk another guy,
he shouted, as he pulled the trigger.
Using the exact fraction Of a secon
in which to duck her head, The Virgil
yanked her head downward and Murph
shot away three Of his fingers. The shoe
caused him to drop the gun and like
flash The Virgin rushed down the step
hired a man to speed her to Wallace o
a hRndcar. She took the first train {
Butte but within two weeks was floate
out Of the city.
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BY MRS. NJ. E. PLAssMANN

BY MRS. Nj. f. PLASSNIANN
TN THE winter of 1863-64 an organi-
cation of steamboat men was ef-
fected in st. Paul under the name
of The Idaho Steam Packet company
that advertised to take passengers to
the new gold fields in 80 days. The
company purchased two steamboats,
the Chippewa Falls and the Cutter,
which together constituted the Idaho
company fleet. It was under the COM
mand of Captain Abe Hutchinson.
The gold fever being then cOnta-
gious, advertisements of the proposed
journey brought many applications
for passage up the Missouri, the east,
est way of reaching Bannack and
Alder gulch, and on the evening OF
March 18, 1864, the fleet set out from
Lacrosse with full list of passen-
gers, together with a large quantity
of baggage and freight.
The Chippewa Falls, known as the flag
ship of the expedition, was commanded
by Captain Hutchinson, and the Cutter
was under the command Of Captain
Frank Moore, the two boats carrying
about $50 passengers Down the Mlssls-
sippi the fleet steamed to its junction
with the Missouri, then up that river to
Fort Randall Where General Sully, on
his punitive expedition against the Sioux
following the Minnesota massacre, COM
mandeered the Chippewa Falls to carry
his supplies and for other services.
Transferred to Cutter
All the passengers and freight Of that
boat were transferred to the Cutter,
which, there parting company with the
Chippewa, went on up the Missouri,
reaching Fort Benton safely, although
greatly overloaded. It's troubles came at
the end, and not during the long jour
ney for there her engineer and all OF
the crew abandoned the boat for the
mines, and it remained tied up near
Fort Benton, or the proposed new town
of Ophir, until spring.
In Vol I of the Montana Historical
Records. the date Of the cutters arrival
at Fort Benton is given as July IA, nearly
four months after it's departure from
Lacrosse. This was over the go promised
days but considering the length Of the
journey and the enforced delay with
the resultant added freight and passen-
gers. it was noteworthy that it eVel
reached Fort Benton.
Leaving the Cutter tied up at the head
of navigation on the Missouri, we re-
turned to the Chippewa Falls, which hac
been ordered to turn DaCK and descend
the river until it met boat loaded with
supplies for the expedition. After these
stores were transferred, the ChippewS
again steamed up to Fort Randall, where
General Sully crossed to the east side
of the river and continued his marcI
nOrthward until near the Cannon Bal
river the Chippewa keeping in touch
with him along the Missouri.
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TOR MANY years Butte had the repu-
IL tatiOn of having. as q nermanent

TOR MANY years Butte had the repu-
tation of having, as a permanent
resident, the worlds most expert
pickpocket. Scores Of police officials
from various large cities Of the country
who went to Butte for prisoners, all
agreed that the reputation of the worlds
smoothest dip" belonged to a woman
Of the Butte underworld, named Jew Jess.
Some readers Of this story will remem-
Der when their bump Of complacence
was rudely ruffled when, a wager with
friends that the woman could not dip
money from their pocket, lost the wager
even though they went prepared to watch
every movement of the light-fingered
woman
Lost Champagne Dinner
One well-known Butte man, before a
crowd of dozen friends, bet the price
of a champagne dinner that. he would
call at the place conducted by Jew jess
with $5 bill pinned in a fob pocket and
loose silver dollar in his hand, the
latter to purchase a bottle of beer and
that the notorious woman dip would
not be able to steal the So bill.
He returned minus the bill and the sill
yer dollar and the champagne supper
cost him $3.50. The woman became sc
famous or infamous that the police re-
fused to allow her to rent any place in
the restricted district.
Frank Hickman had a sandwich shop
A sheepherder stopped and bought
sandwich. He started east on Galens
street and a few yards from Hickmani
place he was stopped by a frail darl
woman, holding a cigarette in one hand
asked him for match.
As the sheepherder handed her thG
match, she lifted a pocketbook from thl
inside pocket of his coat. With a move
ment so deft and yet so swift as to def.
observation, the woman, who was Jev
Jess. slipped the wallet to a negro woman
The latter, however, was a bungler ant
the sheepherder got flash Of his pocket
book.
He pulled a revolver and shot near tn
negro woman's feet. With a scream o
terror she dropped the wallet and rar
The stranger picked up his pocketbool
and stepping to Hickman's door, counte
the contents. It contained S999. "It's al
here" he said to Hickman. st came int
town with a thousand dollars, and
spent one dollar"
Meanwhile Jew Jess had disappeare
as completely as though the sidewal
had swallowed her.
81 wonder how in h that nigge
wench got my wallet?" the rube said {
Hickman. She must have got it when
gave that little woman the match"
HOunded by Police
Hounded by the police and known
thousands, Jew Jess continued to wor
The Bozeman courier., 1927-12-16
MARCUS DAILY OWNED HOTEL
BUT COULDN'T GET ROOM IM
Ut WHEN ANACONDA WAS NEW

should have reserved rooms" he said
half to himself as he paused at the desk.
Lou hammers, one of Montana's pio-
neer printers, had a room at the hotel
and job on the Standard. He had been
working only a week and though the
hotel was rather expensive it was the
only place he could get a room.
Overhearing the conversation he turned
to Daily and said:
I'm on night shift and don't go to
bed till morning. You can use my room
if you want to-"
Thanks" said Daily, "I'll be out and
away before 9 a. m. or earlier. I appre-
ciate this very much and before I leave
will fix it up with the manager"
Don't mention it," said hammers. ''It
isn't anything; I rent my room here by
the month"
hammers did not know Daily and he
walked over to the composing room OF
the Standard conscious Of having done
a kindly, gracious act to an elderly
stranger and having no idea that he was
The Bozeman courier., 1927-12-16
Bv BYRON E. COONEY

~ HORTLY after the opening Of the
Montana hotel in Anaconda, Marcus
~ Daily stepped into the lobby un-
expectedly and the new clerk who
had never seen Daily and didn't know
him except by reputation, politely told
him that there wasn't a room to be had
in the hotel. Anaconda was booming,
housing facilities were unequal to the
demand and out at the race track many
of the horsemen were sleeping in the
quarters originally intended for stable
boys and apprentices.
Here was DAILY in the town his vision
virtually created, the head Of its only
industry the owner Of the Anaconda
Standard, virtually the owners Of the
race track, potentially the owner Of the
Montana hotel, dismissed with curt
Sorry Mister, but we can't do anything
for you"
Daily didn't storm and rage-quick-
tempered though he was-nOr did he
disclose his identity to the clerk. 81
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ened fire with solid shot, shells and
grape Such running and scrambling,
such jumping over precipices and up and
down almost perpendicular walls and
cliffs and gorges as was done by the red
devils, many dismounted and bloody, and
by riderless horses and ponies that went
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seen before. The noise Of the guns and
their roaring echoes made the hills al
most shake. Nowhere, I venture to say,
did artillery sound so noble and grand
and commanding as on this occasion. BY
dusk the firing ceased, for the Indians
had all fled"
Meanwhile the Chippewa Falls and he1
The Bozeman courier., 1927-12-16

Frances Murphy, 20-year-old mother,
was released from st. James hospital in
Butte, where she had been a patient
since Nov. IT. Mrs. Murphy was shot in
the head by q revolver she says was fired
by William Taylor. Taylor has never been
arrested.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-04-21

Atty T. f. Mckinney teacher of
the Brotherhood class of the Central
Presbyterian church, GAINESVILLE, has
been honored by being appointed as
one of two men to represent the
GAINESVILLE Presbytery at the general
assembly of that body, which will
meet in San Francisco, Cal, May
24-31. The Rev. Mark Maharg, of
Brighton Presbyterian church is the
other man appointed. This general
Presbytery is the highest court. if a
church convention can be called a
court, in the Presbyterian church,
and to be chosen as delegate to the
session is a high honor. one which
Mr.. Mckinney is eminently fitted to
fill. His many friends In this place
will be delighted at this new honor
that has come to him.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-04-21

On Sunday evening, Mrs. G. FL.
Morris, the well-known writer of
hymns, was honored at a special
service at ST. Paul's church, Della
ware, o., of which Rev. r. O. Me-
Rae is pastor. Rev. McRae was
formerly pastor at the Nc
Connelsville NJ E. church and it
was he who planned this service in
honor of Mrs. Morris, who is famous
throughout the Christian world for
her beautiful gospel songs. The pro-
gram consisted entirely of Mrs.
Morris compositions, and some OF
the numbers, used were "Sweeter
as the years go by" NThe Fight is
on" Nearer, still Nearer" and
Sweet will of Cod" Rev. McRae
gave a short sketch of Mrs. Morris
life, and the program was we'll
deserved recognition of the work
and worth of Mrs. Morris.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-04-21

Mrs. F. w. Cochran and the men,
bers of her Sabbath school class
which is composed of young girls,
celebrated Easter morning by sing
ing carols for the folks on Kennebec
hill, and at other places in town.
Following this, Mrs. Cochran enter
tanned the girls for breakfast at the
restaurant, after which all attended
the morning service at the McCon-
nelsville NJ. +. church.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-04-21
PUBLIC SALES

l WILL offer at public sale at the
residence of the late Rebecca War
tenbe, Pennsville, O., May 7, 1927,
the real estate, lot No. 20; also gas
range, extension and kitchen table:
cupboard; safe; dishes, etc; chest
of drawers, or bureau; bed room
suite; 6 cane chairs; Windsor
chairs; small stands; bed steads and
bed springs; indoor toilet; Edison
victrola and records; leather couch
and large leather rocker; 9x12 con-
goleum; 9x12 administer, and other
rugs; mirrors and many other ar
ticles. Sale begins at / o'clock n.
n. HI y. HARMER, admin; Grant.
Coulson, auctioneer, Plan
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-04-21

No more STOPPING over steaming
tubs, fishing out heavy soaked
the wringer piece by piece back and
forth finally to the basket. Ask
Morris Hardware to show you the
new way
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-04-21

Edward Humphrey and J. Russell
Glass, both of Malta, were in an auto
mixup Tuesday evening, when the
cars collided near the Ernest Gill
lespie property. Both machines
were badly damaged, and the Hum
phrey car was turned over on it's
side. With Mr.. Glass in his auto
were his two children, and Mr.. Ell
lison was with Mr.. Humphrey. None
were injured to, speak of.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-04-21
Alumni Notice

The members of the M. & M.
Alumni association will meet
promptly at Z o'clock on Friday ev-
ening, April %, at the home of Mrs.
Evelyn Button, when arrangements
will be made for annual banquet
ident.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-04-21
JACOUENTIN 1SS194

A black grandson of CarnOt No.
66666 (66666) 3 years old, will
make the 1927 season at my barn.
Owing to his age, a limited number
of good, large mares that are good
prospects, wanted. Owing to the
former owners guarantee of sure
ness, he requires that small or un-
desirable ones be not used. See
him, is all the recommend needed.
21a2 w. e. MONTGOMERY
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-04-21

Miss Elizabeth Fisher of Cleve-
land came here last Saturday for
visit with her sister Mrs. F. M. Beck
EFT. and husband. She leaves today
for Toledo, where she will visit her
sister Mrs. Margaret Hoff. From
there she will return to Cleveland.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-04-21

Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Steffen and
daughter Doris Lee Of Chicago, Wis
tied last week at the home of Mrs.
Steffen's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. P.
Parsons, and her sister Mrs. l.. L.
Anderson of Malta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-04-21

Mr.. Robert Marks of North jack
son, died Sunday evening. He was
the father of Mrs. Pennell, wife of
Elmer Pennell, who formerly re-
sided at Malta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-04-21

Mr.. Ed Vaughn and family nave
moved from the property of the late
Elizabeth Donahue on Center street,
recently purchased by A. l.. Smith.
to the Mrs, Mary Border property on
Eighth and Liberty streets.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-04-21

Rev. e. HI. Hammond who was
cause of the illness of his father Mr..
Sylvanus Hammond of Meigsville
township, left Tuesday for his home
at Lancaster, N. Y. His father who
has been suffering from general
break down, and was also for time
threatened with pneumonia, is
slightly improved.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-04-21

Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Thompson and
son Carl, Jr., of Youngstown, visited
last week at the homes of their par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. /. Thompson
and Mr.. and Mrs. f.. p. Parsons, and
Mrs. Thompson's sister Mrs. L. L.
Anderson and SON Joseph.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-04-21
Brick School Notice

There will be an entertainment
and social at the Brick school, Sat-
urday evening, April %, beginning
at o'clock Everybody come and
enjoy the evening.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-04-21

Mrs. p B. Roberts who makes her
home with her son Mr.. Ed Roberts
of East Bloom, remains critically ILL.,
She had pneumonia recently, and
has since been in Frustrated condi-
ton.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-04-21

The following folks admitted
with their families to any picture
show listed herewith: S. w. Sheri-
dan, J. N. Barlow, Maurice Archer,
J. e. Cowan, Clyde landslide.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-04-21

Mrs. T. j. Gessell who has been
suffering with blood poisoning in
her hand for several days, is i'm
proving. The trouble started from
a splinter which she ran into the
palm of her hand about two weeks
ago
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-04-21
Town Property For Sale

The Israel Fouts homestead, cor
ner 9Th street and Bell avenue, Nc
Connelsville is for sale. House OF
seven rooms and bath, barn, fine
lot-on paved street. Good location.
For price and particulars inquire OF
J. w. CUNNINGHAM McConnels-
vile. 21a2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-04-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Malcolm Thompson,
and Mrs. Clarence Thompson of
GAINESVILLE, drove to Malta on Mon
day, where they visited Mrs. Thomp-
sons sister, Mrs. Jno. Taylor who is
quite i'll with heart trouble.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-04-21

Miss Jessie Wells has rented a
part of her property on south sew
enth street to Mr.. John Gavin of
near Bartlett, who is moving here
this week. Mr.. Gavin will be en-
ployed as auto mechanic at the
Twin City garage.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-04-21
Lard, 2 lbs., 26c

With bars of Jap Rose for X
X Csc, bars of Kinks white X
\ laundry soap for 25c, / Csc X
X box of chips for 25c, you can X
4 have one 25 lb. sack of Ar r
< buckles sugar for $139, or a X
large cotton mop for 10c, or \
X lb. of crackers, Toe, or one X
X broom for 10e. n
X X X
Chick feed, 10 lb... :. ;. ..25e
Scratch feed, 10 h.. =. :. .25c
Peas, tomatoes, corn, baked beans,
all 8 for. :. -. ..25c
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-04-21
Masonic Notice

Special meeting Valley lodge No.
145, tonight, April 81, for inspec-
tion. Another special meeting next
Thursday, April %, for f. C. de-
grees.--C. B. Smith, W. M; A. C.
Taylor, Sec'y.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-04-21

Mrs. Mary Chidester of this place
went to Newark Wednesday for
visit with her daughter Mrs. J. G.
Sells