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Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-02-03
(By MRS. nj. T.. PLASSMANN)

TODAY 1t is difficult to realize that be-
fore the advent of the settlers, the
4 MIX river country was the favored
region OF the buffalo. There they roamed
In immense herds, finding abundant pas
turage on it's grass covered plains and the
rolling foothills of the Bear Paws. Fol-
lowing them, and rowing unnoticed
among them, were wolves that killed the
buffalo calves when the opportunity of
fered, and hamstrung others they intend
ed to devour at leisure. The timber along
this river was the haunt Of huge grizzly
bears, and beaver were plentiful in Its
tributary streams. So numerous were the
grizzlies that some Of the early explorers
located them all there. claiming they
were not found elsewhere.
Tenanted by abundant wild life, the
Milk river country, in consequence at
tracted hunters, and Indians Of many
tribes vent there to kill game. Although
claimed by h Blackfeet from over the
border came Crees and Assiniboines, while
from the south, Sioux, Crows and other
tribes disputed the territory with these
claimants. Many sanguinary battles must
have been waged there, OF which there
remains no record even in the memory
OF the oldest Indians.
When the American Fur company in
vaded the northwest, 1t. established q
trading post opposite the mouth of the
Big Dry, and near the confluence of the
MIX and Missouri rivers. It was named
FIT. Peck. Yellowstone" Kelly says 1t
stood on a high bank commanding a view
in three directions. " The space between
the river and the bluff was SO scant at
this point that the Fashioned stockade
almost touched the hill In the rear while
in front there was barely space enough
to permit q wagon and team to turn
around" he said.
ETC this post came Yankton, Teton,
Uncpapa and Ogalalla Sioux with loads
OF buffalo robes and pelts Of antelope,
deer, fox, wolf, beaver, and sometimes q
mountain lion or wolverine. From
the north came Assiniboine and Santee,
and lastly the Red river half breeds with
their robes and pemmican. Any one wa
welcome at this post who would be oil
service in an emergency, and all were
free to stay as long as they pleased.
There was one table for employees and a
later one for the trader and his clerk and
such visitors as might happen along"
Captain LaBarge's boat, on which ]
went down the Missouri from Fort Ben
ton to Council Bluffs In 1878, stopped at
Fort Peck for freight. I remember little
of the fort except that It's surroundings
seemed unusually desolate and forbid
ding. Major Culbertson was there, and
l have a distinct recollection of him,
when he came down to the boat to in
terview the captain.
When enumerating those who visited
Fort Beck on business intent, Kelly might
have mentioned the white hunters. Their
robes and pelts needed more careful in
spction than those brought in by the
Indians, as, in order to add to their
weight, they were not carefully cleaned,
and considerable meat was left on them.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-02-03
10000 EXPECTED
AT EAGLES MEET
STATE CONVENTION FOR 1928 TO BE
HELD IN GREAT FALLS JULY
2. 8 AND A
State President f. A.. Williams of Red
Lodge Believes Gathering VIII be
Largest Organization Has Ever Held in
State; Entertainment Being Arranged

Ten thousand members Of the fra
ternal order of Eagles, accompanied by
their families will on July 2, 8 and 4
be the guests Of the city OF Great Falls
at the 1923 state convention of the
state aeries of the organization, accord
ing to F. A. Williams of Red Lodge,
state president OF the order.
The 1928 convention of the Montana
Eagles, according to MIR. Williams, gives
promise Of being he largest ever held
and interest in the meeting has been
manifested in all sections OF the state.
Selection of July z, 3 n 4 as dates for
the convention was due largely to a de-
sire to provide the delegates and visitors
with the best possible entertainment.
VIII Attend ROde0
AS now outlined, the plans for the con-
vention call for the distribution of tick
cts to the annual Great Falls rodeo to
all delegates and for q competitive ex-
empliication of the rituals Of the Eagles
by drill teams. A prize OF $3.50 is offered
by the state organization and $3.50 by
the local aerie for the best drill team
The Great Falls aerie team, which ranked
second at the 1927 convention at Havre
and sixth at the national convention,
cannot AXE part in the contests.
State President Williams declared that
the past year was the most successful in
the history of the Montana Eagles. The
state, he averred, has 81 aeries and 5000
members. 1,640 being in Great Falls,
which has the largest Montana branch OF
the order. A recent report from the ma
tional headquarters at Kansas City, Mo-,
placed total membership In the order at
Use, 900 and the assets CT the %organiza-
ton at $3.50, OOO, 900. 1t Is anticipated
that the membership Of the Great Falls
aerie will be increased to 1000 by the
time Of the convention.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-02-03

about the same time relating that old
squaws, papooses and young bucks went
to the post burying ground, raised a howl
calculated to awaken the dead and kept
up the festivities for some time. When
they became so enthused almost to the
point of tearing down the fence the SOL
diers were ordered to go out and stop
the racket.
Reading these items In the newspaper,
Major Ilges, commandant at the Fort,
took occasion to call the editors atten-
ton to the absurdity in the accounts and
demanded a retraction. In a succeeding
issue of the Yellowstone journal, the edi-
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-02-03
MEAGHER BELT :
TO BUTTE MAN
DER PRESENTS SOUVENIR
TO HUGH DAILY
Is One Which Former Montana Secretary
of State Wore at Numerous Battles In
Which He Took Part During Civil War;
VIII Go to Irish Historical Society

The saber belt which Gen. Thomas
Francis Observation-Disclosures OF the
SWOrd"-WOre as commander Of the
Irish brigade at those bitterly contest
ed battles of the Civil War-Fair Oaks,
Mechanicsville, Gaines Mills, White
Oaks Swamp, Malvern Hill, Fredericks-
burg, Antietam, Charlottesville and
Marys Heights, where the future secre-
tary OF state n acting governor OF
Montana helped to write some OF the
most stirring pages Of the history OF
his adopted land. Is now In the pas
session OF a Butte man, Hugh DAILY,
who brought 1t back from California q
few days ago.
The belt was presented to MIR. DAILY by
Francis Meagher III of Sacramento, In
appreciation of a favor whereby he was
placed In possession OF relics of his
grandfather's convice days in Tasmania.
Mr.. DAILY, through his acquaintance
ship with the Rev. Father Cullen OF Ho-
bart Town, Tasmania, was able to secure
q number of articles Of personal property
which General Meagher wa compelled
to leave behind him when he made q
sensational escape with the
help of American sympathizers..
Meagher, who was an irreconcilable
rebel against English control in Ireland
and h feared he will be disgraced
forever by not being sentenced to death"
his part in the uprising of 1848, was
later condemned to death, but the SEN
tence was changed to Imprisonment IN
Van Diemen's Land, the British convict
settlement in the Antipodes, from
whence he came to America.
Thomas Francis Meagher III. the only
grandchild OF the illustrious Irishman
who lost his life by drowning near Fort
Benton. is slowly recovering from in
luries suffered IN an automobile accident
June, Mr.. DAILY said.
Mr.. DAILY, who is extremely proud of
his swort belt, states that he viii ulti-
mately present 1t TO the National Irish
Historical society.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-02-03

tor admitted that he published the
stories ON the strength of what he had
heard from others, III that thereafter
he would depend upon authoritative &C
counts, and that Major uges knew more
of what was transporting at the fort than
any one else.
so years ago by river steamer or overland
on the buck board stage were items that
commanded only a passing mention. 1t
required the presence of an extraordinary
parsonage to elicit a half column or more
of journalistic comment. In his capa-
city as United States Marshal, X. Beidler
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-02-03
IN TNe.-A TI EurG nm to a NepTrm Eastern Montana m
NW h1F&T un1ATV1AW Was rom BGMe United States Marshall in VN
W - " 1872 and Published in the YenouaomeJ oundof W
d MhsC City, Dealt With Number of Bufn Oon Prairie and the Campaign Against Sitting Bull j

made frequent trips to eastern Montana.
He came to apprehend violators Of the
law against the government. or to take
back to the grand jury sitting in Vir-
ginia City or in Helena those who had
been bound over by the local magis-
trates, particularly the u. S. commits
sioner. 1t was on or about August 20,
1879, that MIR. Beidler submitted TO the
first newspaper interview published in
the Yellowstone journal.
In q breezy style and containing much
OF the human interest element tine re-
porter was undoubtedly MIR. McElrath.
himseli), the opening paragraphs are de-
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-02-03

When the barber shop at Big Timber
operated by Creston l.. Crest was looted
by thieves recently he reported the loss
OF $3.50 In checks and a Canadian dollar
Dill. A few mornings thereafter when he
opened the shop, the barber found the
checks and the bill on the floor. They
had been thrust under the door.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-02-03
Music Teachers Organize

The music teachers or Lewistown and
vicinity met and organized a local branch
OF the Montana Music Teachers associa-
ton, lately formed at Livingston. Miss
Sue Kenny was elected president. with
Mrs. Elizabeth e. Young, vice president
and Mrs. Jessie E.. Saxl secretary and
treasurer. The local organization starts
out with a membership OF 20.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-02-03
Plan Community House

Red Lodges community building. the
Log House gymnasium and American
Legion memorial is now planned as a
structure 80 feet by "a feet. according to
some OF the members in close touch with
the plans as they are being worked out.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-02-03
DY "MoN TANA LOU" GRILL)

1.-TWO outstanding events ana one big
fact occupied the attention and agi-
L tated the minds OF the Inhabitants
OF eastern Montana so years ago. In No
vember, 1878, by an act Of ~incendiarism
vast quantities of hay had been de-
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-02-03
Veterans Mt fiayre

The Havre post Of the American Legion
was host TO the annual district meeting
OF the American Legion Jan. 30. Posts
at Malta, Chinook, Harlem. Chester and
Big Sandy sem delegates.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-02-03

stroyed on the mill
tary grounds at For
Keogh. a about
two miles west Of
Miles City. In July
1879, the nation was
waiting with batet
breath the outcome
of the contest be-
tween Gen. Nelson
A. Miles and Sitting
Bull, Sioux Indial
leader. who hac
come back to Mon
tana territory an6
was bent on hunting
buffalo in the Mill
river valley. The
presence OF immenst
herds of buffalo ir
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-07-23

A0OA ID .WA11V1v = HNOV EN-
New York. July 23.- Up The
phlox Il nominated Is the American
national flower by DR.. Edgar +.
Whprty o. the United States depart
uient of agriculture. He points out
that the phlox is star shaped. that
Il comes IN red, white and blue, and
Is Ia. bloom over the Fourth Of July.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-07-23

Airplanes are beginning to re-
place the dog-teams of romance in
carrying mails in Canada during the
winter.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-07-23
SORLIE BACKS
WHOLE TICKET.
State Executive Calls Nonpar-
'tisan Convention Fine
Thing for Democrats

Regardless Of what action may be
taken by the Nonpartisans at their
convention next Monday at James
town, Governor A. G.. Sorlie will
support the entire Republicn ticket
as nominated at the primary cleo
ton in June.
In statement today the execu-
tive said the convention appeared
to him to be Every fine thing for
the Democrats"
Gall Of the Democrats will be
there, supported by such fellows as
Dave Hamilton and Bill Martini"
Sorlie said. "The Republicans will
not turn out in such force and the
outcome may be an effort to defeat
the Republican ticket. I would not
be surprised to see the proposed
convention endorse Smith and plan
to work for his election"
Hamilton and Martin are Nom
partisan members of the state sem
ate with whom Sorlie, although he
also is a Nonpartisan, has not been
on friendly political terms.
Stephen Douglas was Lincoln's
chief rival in both love and war.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-07-23

lice Magistrate Burton Norton, who
signed the formal charges holding
young Reed for the murder. The
coroner's jury previously had recon-
mended Reed be held for action by
the county grand jury.
The action of the states attorney
followed the filing of affidavits
made by Reeds brother, Arthur, and
his nephew, Kenneth, who said Reed
had endeavored to obtain explosives
last week before PLACER was slain.
Reed stubbornly maintained his 81
lence, saying his attorney had adj
vised him not to talk.
PLACER was killed when a dyna-
mite bomb exploded in his auto
mobile as he stepped on the self
starter. Reed was linked with the
staying after police recalled he and
Mrs. Iva PLACER, the radio mans
widow, had had an affair. Mrs.
PLACER also was held as a suspect
but no charges have been filed
against her.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-07-23
AIR TOURISTS
VISIT FAIR ON
WAY TO EAST
Fargo Show Has Eielson, VIII
kins and Reliability Flyers
as Guests Today

Fargo, July 23.-R-North Da-
kota's state fair at Fargo, which
opened today, was almost turned in
to an aviation meet as a result of
the coming to the city of the nation
al reliability air tour with many of
the worlds famous aviators.
All Of the flyers and their me-
chanics were guests Of the fair this
afternoon, as was Sir Hubert Wiki
ms and Lieutenant Ben Eielson, the
arctic explorers who recently flew
over the north pole.
These noted aviators were all in
troduced to the crowd in the grand
stand individually, this afternoon
and they will be guests of the fair
tonight.
Murray Baldwin. one Of the direc-
tors Of the fair and president of the
Fargo Aeronautic club, was in
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-07-23
charge Of the program Of special

charge Of the program Of special
aviation events.
Ray Cooper, general manager of
the tour. and Ray Campbell of the
Detroit Free Press each gave short
addresses at the fair this afternoon,
explaining the idea back Of the reli-
ability tour and something of the
rapid development of aviation in
America.
Flyers Watch Races
The group Of aviators, following
their introduction to the grandstand
crowd were free to do as they
pleased. Several stayed to watch
the automobile racing program at
the fair, while q number of golf en-
thusiasts were taken to the Fargo
Country club for round of golf.
The combined attraction of the re-
liability air tour and the opening
day auto races attracted one Of the
greatest opening day throngs to the
fair grounds in the history of the
fair.
Today was also American Legion
day and a large number Of the for.
mer soldiers were in attendance
This years fair has brought to.
gether another great exposition o1
agricultural products live stock, ma.
chinery, educational exhibits. honey
and other commodities produced OF
used in this section.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-07-23

U. S. exports during the IL
months of 1927 totaled 1885,
100000.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-07-23
LUIS M0R0NES
RESIGNS FROM
MEXICAN POST
Labor Leader Named Psychol-
ogical Author Of Obregon
Assassination

Mexico City, July 23-R-Resig-
nation Of Luis Norones, secretary Of
labor, whose life has been in danger
since the assassination of General
Alvaro Obregon, today was believed
to have lessened the general feeling
Of tension.
Agrarian leaders naming Morones
as one Of the Psychological au-
thors" Of the crime had asserted that
unless he withdrew from the govern
ment there would be civil warfare.
The central committee Of the Re-
gional Federation Of Labor in
structed Morones and two other
leaders, Celestino Gasca, chief Of or
dinance supplies, and Eduardo
Mcneda, chief Of the government
printing shops, to resign. President
Gales promptly accepted their
withdrawal from his government.
No Revolt Seen
Clonel Ricardo Topete, acknowl-
edged leader Of the Obregon nation
al party, said that there was now
little likelihood Of disturbances.
Either President Gales or Aaron
Sanez, governor Of Nueva Leon, will
be named by congress provisional
president Of Mexico for two years,
Colonel Topete said.
Jose De Leon Toral, slayer Of Cen
eral Obregon, is ready to pay for his
crime with his life without trial, but
the government continued firm to-
day its decision to bring the young
art student before the civil courts.
Toral refused the protection Of the
amparo or writ Of habeas corpus
issued in his behalf on Friday. He
said he did not want it and had not
asked for il.
Wants Truth Told
Morones, long . political enemy Of
General Oregon, explained that
designations Of the labor leaders
were "for the purpose Of avoiding
every pretext that our permanence
in office may obstruct the mainten-
ance Of solidarity in the revolution
airy family. We hope that commit
tai to the authorities Of the state
made yesterday by Congressman
Soto y Cana regarding our person
alities may help once more to bring
the truth to light on the murder
which has justly brought consterna.
ton to the public"
Public threats against the life Of
Morones have been 50 frequent that
he is under . constant guard. Soto
y Cana and Aurelio Manrique
agrarian leaders, had denounced
Morones and other labor leaders
publicly as Psychological authors
Of the murder, whose fiery speeches
led . youthful religious fanatic K
kill the president-elect."
Morones demanded that the agra
rian leaders be hailed before the
courts to prove their charges against
him.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-07-23
GREATEST HOTEL PLANNED

UNEA Ell HVI11 1xkN3vGO
Chicago, July 23.-@-Old Chi
cago's famous society castle. the
Potter Palmer mansion, is to give
way to a $25,000,000 50-story hotel.
intended to be the tallest. largest,
most luxurious hosiery in the world.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-07-23

vestigating reports Of his where
abouts in Mexico City.
He also said that the police have
report that q man named Manuel
Trejo, whose connections have not
been revealed and. who is said to
have furnished the pistol with which
General Obregon was killed, has
fled to Che United, States.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-07-23

Stephen Douglas was Lincoln's
chief rival in both love and war.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-07-23
OREGON SLAYER
MAKES CONFESSION

Mexico City, July 23.-(H-Gen-
eral Antonio Rios Zertuche, chief Of
police Of Mexico City, stated today
that q full confession has been OBJ
tanned from Jose De Leon Toral, &C.
cused assassin Of President Elect
Obregon, but that he was unable a.
yet to reveal its contents.
The chief Of police said that the
Catholic clergy were cooperating
with the police in the investigation
Of the assassination.
He added that Luis Morones, for
mer minister Of labor, whose resig-
nation had been demanded by agra
rian factions, was reported to be IN
hiding and that the police were in
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-07-23
BOMB Staying
LAID TO REED

Rockford, ILL.,, July 23.-lR-For-
NAL charges Of murder were filed to-
day against Paul Reed, 24-year-old
draughtsman, accdsed him Of the
Staying of Vernon PLACER, Rockford
radio man, who was killed when a
bomb exploded in his automobile last
Thursday.
The complaint was filed by States
Attorney w. D. Knight before Po-
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-07-23
WANT TO BE JURORS

New York, July 23.-@ The
New York Rotary club wants more
business men and executives on trial
juries. Learning that clerks outnum-
ber business men, manufa :.urers and
bankers Is to on juries, the club
offered the services Of its entire
nasnbership to the commissioner Of
Jurors.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-07-23
S0RLIE NAMES
BARBER BOARD

Appointment by Governor A. G.
Sorlie of three men to serve as MEN,
bers Of North Dakota's first bar
Der board was announced today.
The appointments were made un-
der a new law passed at the last
regular legislative session. Des-
ignation Of the board members,
however, has been held because OF
an apparent disagreement among
the BARRIERS Of the state as to the
board membership. Numerous del
egations have called on the governor
to urge the appointment Of various
candidates.
The appointees are Fred Ode, Bis
marck; A. E. Eastland, Grand
Forks, and Earl l.. Harris, Dickin-
son.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-07-23

A gun used in German East Az
RIGA during the World War was act
ually made in 1880; it is to be seen
in the Imperial War Museum, Lon
don.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-02
LIQUOR BOWS
TO MOTOR AS
GRIEF AGENCY
Arrest Sheet Shows Auto
Brings More Offenders
AfouI of Law.
70 WOMEN ARE BOOKED
Gambling in Third Place on
Sheet; 2,441 Held in
Last Month.

The automobile-not liquor-waS
at the bottom of most of the devil
try" in indianapolis last month, the
report of city, prison turkeys and
matrons showed today.
Out Of total of 2,441 arrests by
police in January, 1893 were for
law violations connected with the
automobile and only 1923 were for
liquor law violations.
Gambling scored the next greatest
number of those slated.
While the grand totals showed the
automobile to have been the leading
instrument of trouble, women ap-
peared to have been less susceptible
to this temptation than to booze.
More for IntOxicatiOn
While sixteen women were slated
for motor violations. twenty eight
we're "jugged" for intoxication and
twenty-six for operating blind tigers.
The boys, figures indicate. just
stepped into the old bus and let 'er
go. For failing to have licenses. BAT
we're booked; for failure to have
lights, 100; for speeding. 402, and for
miscellaneous motor tranSgreSsions,
1873.
The men handled their liquor like
gentlemen, for the most part. One
hundred seventeen operated blind
! tigers and 1T got so drunk the Of
, ficers couldn't overlook them.
Thirty-four were charged with OPP
Grating automobiles while drunk.
Amateur Gene Tunneys, both
masculine and feminine, were quite
active. Three women we're charged
with assault and battery with intent
TO kill and eleven with just plain
fighting. Fourteen men battled with
homicidal intent and seventy-nine
just fought.
Gambling Takes Toll
The police drive on gambling re-
suited in stating OF ninety-seven
men for visiting gambling houses,
l25 Tor gambling, twenty-five for
keeping gambling houses, and If
teen for having gambling devices.
Three women were caught visiting
gambling houses and two were
charged with gaming.
OF the grand total, 2,188 were men
and 253 women.