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Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-02-21
RELATES BRAVERY
OF TOM CUSTER
PAPER TELLING OF DEATH OF
LINCOLN GIVES ACCOUNT OF
CIVIL WAR FIGHT

In a copy of the New York Herald
OF April Is, 1865, owned by Mrs. Ella
M. Hunt of PlentywOOd, which gives
a full account of President LincOln's
assassination, as well as General
Lees surrender of confederate armies,
there are a number of Civil war &C
counts, among them being one in
which is a reference to the brother
of General Custer, who was killed by
Indians in Montana.
The article gives the names of sew
eral hundred confederate navy, marine
and army officers who were captured
April 6, 1865. The report had been sent
by a correspondent and the article is
headed, "Mr. S. T. Buchley's Dispatch
and dated April 9, 1865, from Farmers
vile, Va. The opening paragraph OF
the article follows:
THE slaughter of the enemy in the
tight April 6 exceeded anything l ever
saw. The ground over which they
fought was literally strewn with their
killed. The fight vas desperate, in
many cases hand to hand. There were
a number Of cases of bayonet wounds
reported at the hospitals"
Here followed the list Of captured
confederate officers, which was fol-
lowed by telling the following incl
dents the reporter had heard about:
Many have been the souvenirs OF
rebeldom found on this march. General
MahOne'S commission was also found.
Or. Lord, surgeon Of the l40th New
York, found $3.50 in rebel money and,
what is more remarkable, a surgeons
sash which he presented after his cap
ture at Charlottesville to q surgeon IN
the rebel army. or letters. pistols and
sabers there was no end of approprla-
ton. Among r%evolvers there was a IL
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-02-21

Twenty-second Infantry, under the
command of General Miles, moved up
the Tongue river on Dec. 20. They de-
parted from the cantonment that was
then located at the mouth of the
Tongue. The purpose was to attack
the Sioux and Cheyennes who had been
located in the valley. Anticipating a
spirited defense and stubborn resis-
tence, Miles took along two pieces of
artillery. The route lay directly south
up the river, which was frozen sOlidly,
allowing for a steady advance upon the
ice. Travel, however, IA somewhat
impeded by the deep snow, said Mr..
Thompson. The soldiers, besides ar
rying their arms and equipment, wore
heavy coats, many Of them made Of
buffalo hides. The march was some
what irregular owing to the myriad
curves formed by the river bed. The
soldiers marched with some degree of
ease upon the ice, but where the curve
was wide and a short cut was taken,
the depth Of the snow made progress
difficult.
The command moved along for three
days before e%ncountering signs of any
considerable body of Indians. 1t was
indicated by various signs, however,
that the advance was being watched
by scouts sent out by Crazy Horse. The
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-02-21

Mon Tana Lou" Grill mand of the then
Col. Nelson A. Miles. whenever we
learned that a body of Indians were
In a certain region, troops were sent
out from Fort KeOgh to demonstrate
with them and to induce them to go
back to their reservation, or, in failing
that to engage them and compel them
to surrender and be subsequently
forced to return"
1t was during the last week of De-
cember, 1876, that General Miles was
informed of the presence Of Crazy
Horse in the valley OF the Tongue
river. Word had been brought in by
the scouts that the Indians were well
armed and manifested a disposition to
maintain their position and defy the
military authorities. Crazy Horse, next
to Chief Gall, was perhaps the great
est military strategist ever developed
by the Sioux. 1t is remembered that
nine days before General Custer and
his five troops of the Seventh Cavalry
were annihilated on the Little Big
Horn, Crazy Horse had engaged Cen
eral Crook, who was moving north
down the Rosebud to meet Gen. Alfred
H. Terry at the mouth of that stream.
In that engagement on June II, 1876,
both sides retired from the canyon of
the Rosebud, the scene OF the conflict,
each claiming the fortunes of the day
rested with him. General Crook is
reported to have left the field with ex-
cellent support and the Indians under
Crazy Horse succeeded in drawing off
their casualties.
The winter of 1876-1877 was severely
cold. In the late fall the buffalo had
migrated farther to the south. Only a
comparatively few were grazing in the
valleys of the Powder and Tongue riv-
erS. incidentally concerned about their
food, having laid in a supply of buffa-
10 carcasses, and primarily waiting for
that opportunity when by a single blow
they could drive the military and white
settlers forever from their hunting
grounds, Crazy Horse had established
his followers above Otter creek, in De-
cember. Here they built their winter
huts. These were made of dry logs
and covered with pieces Of bark, grass
and brush.
1t was a well established village, said
Mr.. Thompson, who had fought in the
Civil war and continued his military
service by becoming a member Of a
company of the Fifth infantry. De-
spite the severity Of the weather on
ditiOns, the Indians apparently were
comfortable. They enjoyed the protec-
ton of the surrounding elevations.
There was plenty of fuel and the food
supplies were conserved.
A force Of 400 men Of the Fifth and
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-02-21

Big Horn river valley, driving the In
dams ahead OF us, we saw Custer once
or twice very plainly, and at one time
we cheered him and waved our hats.
Although he had three miles farther to
go W. were sure he would be at the
lower end of the village to help his in
the fight, but he never got anywhere
in the near vicinity to help us in our
struggle.
What object could Custer have had
in sending Benteen to the hills? Ben
teen afterwards said he thought Custer
had sent him fishing, for no Indians
had been reported in that direction.
Custer in his whole wal experience
never planned an engagement like
that. My recollection, as l heard his
orders vas to follow Reno down the
creek and after crossing the Little Big
Horn river to go well to the left of
Reno and sweep everything in front of
him and Custer with his five troops
would be below the Indians and catch
them on the fly.
Just about the time Benteen's COM
mand bore off to the hills south and
west of us, 1 asked his nephew, Reedy,
what order he heard Custer give Ben
teen and his recollection of the order
was the same as mine. Why in the
name of God, Benteen ever went over
those hills, I don't know.
There is no question in the world
about Benteen's bravery. In the civil
war it was the best and he rose to
be a full colonel and as an Indian
fighter he was supreme. On the hill
on the afternoon of June 25, 1876,
Benteen and Reno were standing talk
ing together. l had just filled Reno's
pistol with fresh cartridges and was
handing it to him when a bullet came
from the ear and struck the heel Of
Benteen's boot, knocking his foot for
ward. He turned around and said,
Lightning never strikes twice in the
same place Scarcely had he said it
when another bullet came from the
rear and struck between his feet. Then
he said, I guess we better disperse as
they've got a bead on u.s.
What would have been the result
had Benteen charged down the valley
and held the Indians in check in the
village until Custer got to the lower
end of the village? No one can tell"
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-02-21

first skirmish occurred On Jan. /, 1877.
An advance band of Indians was en-
countered and soon put to rout. Two
days later another skirmish took place.
The soldiers made contact with a larg-
er party Of the hostiles. They were
crowded up the valley above Hanging
Woman creek. AS the Miles command
moved forward other evidences of the
presence of the Indians became mani
fest. In the early darkness of the eve
ming of Jan. 7, scouts in advance of
the soldiers captured a single brave
and seven Cheyenne women and chill
dren. They were a part of the family
of n of the subchiefs under Crazy
Horse. There was a portent in the
air. Something serious to follow was
sensed by the troops and the advance
was halted for the night. There was
every indication that the hostiles would
undertake their attack IN the following
day.
The spot where the troops halted
was south of Birney. Here the Tongue
river winds its course through bluffs
and elevations that in instances come
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-02-21

they are sometimes designated, until it
vas determined that the backbone of
the resistance was completely broken.
There was no estimate made of the loss
suffered by the Indians, but it is felt
TO have been considerable from the in
dications Of blood marks on the snow.
General Miles mentioned his loss as be-
ing three men killed and eight wound
ed.
This engagement was the last of the
major operations undertaken from the
old cantonment, if an exception is
made of the meeting of General Miles
and Lame Deer in the month of May
following, which also took place in the
south country not far removed from
the scene enacted in the Wolf noun
talnS. The Miles command, following
the completion of the pursuit, returned
to the mouth of the Tongue, having
crossed the river lot times in their
Journey, SO snake-like runs the channel
OF the stream.
1t is estimated that the Indians
numbered 300 in the Wolf mountain
engagement, says Mr.. Thompson. They
pltted themselves against the force Of
400 soldiers of the Fifth and Twenty
second Infantry. Mr.. Thompson re-
calls that the following Cheyenne
chiefs were in the battle: White Bull,
who occupied a position on the ice,
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-02-21

barreled one. The most stupendous
story of all is finding a $40 gold piece,
I am told that a box was found con-
tanning 81 900 in gold and a pay
masters safe containing $250,OO0 in
rebel script.
"A brilliant exploit was accomplished
during one of the late fights by Cap
tain Reynaurd and Lieutenant Miles
Fifth corps headquarters signal Off
GERS and the signal corps under them.
Advancing ahead of our skirmishers
they captured a rebel signal detach-
ment, seven altogether, including a
captain, their commanding officer. In
addition they also captured two naval
officers and an engineer on q flying
exodus from Richmond.
Lieutenant Custer, the generals
brother. captured a flag. but in doing
SO he received a severe wound in the
cheek. After being hit he seized the
colors, then shot the man who shot him
and escaped. bringing the flag with
him."
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-02-21
Choose University
Debaters for Trip
To Pacific Coast

State university debaters who will
compete against teams from 10 col
leges and universities of the Pacific
coast in April have been chosen at
MissOula. The men chosen to prepare
for the road trip include Robert VIII
liams Of Helena, Russell Smith of
Billings and James Beck of Seattle.
Three men who will prepare to meet
Lawrence (Wis.) college in April at
Missoula are Jamesbert Darlington of
MissOula, Charles johnson of White
hall and William Negherbon Of Butte.
Two of the three will be chosen for the
debate.
Debate Coach Hugh Lindsey will
have the task Of preparing his road
trip team to debate on three or four
questions. The men have begun inten-
sive work and will have trial debates
on the subjects in March.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-02-21

y 10
him in those hec-
tic days when the
Indians were be-
ing hunted in
every region east
of the Big Horn
mountains.
I'VE e con-
Stantly on the
alert for news OF
the whereabouts OF
these recalcitrant
hostiles," said Col.
H. c. Thompson,
who was a men,
Der of the Fifth
Infantry d e r
the direct COM
-
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-02-21
Poor Salesman-Big Profit

In the spring of 1923, Rex Nichols, a
farmer living near Frazer, planted 100
acres in wheat. Then poor growing
weather came along and his visions Of
a nice profit from the 100 acres faded,
SO he offered the entire crop to a
neighbor for $700. The neighbor shifted
the dry air and said no" Then it
rained, the wheat grew and Mr. Nichols
sold his harvest for $4,000. The yield
was 60 bushels to the acre.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-02-21
(By "MON TANA LOU" GRILL

NIX months after the battle Of the
y Little Big Horn, Crazy Horse, fam
Gus Indian chief, who had taken a
prominent part in that conflict, was
still at large. He was in command OF
q considerable number Of hostiles who
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-02-21

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-11
HOSPITAL REPORTS
SUCCESSFUL YEAR
Progress of Washington Sanitarium
at Takoma Park Pictured
at Annual Banquet.

Reports indicating a successful bust
ness year for the Washington SAM
tarium and Hospital, at Takoma Park,
were presented before the annual BAN
quet of officials of the institution at
the sanitarium last night.
A sum of $4,000 for the advance
ment of foreign mission enterprises was
presented to Prof. j. L. Shaw, treasurer
of the foreign mission board of the
Seventh Day Adventists, from the earn
ings of the institution
In his report G. c. Pulver, business
manager, told the officials that $1,000
worth of charity work was accomplished
and $4,000 in discounts was donated to
returned missionaries and other men,
bers of the ministry.
Mr.. Pulver told of Gestures on health
education and establishment of cook
ing and health schools throughout the
country, sponsored by the sanitarium.
He announced the beginning of new
class in physical education to teach pa
tients and helpers breathing exercises
and gymnastics.
Others who spoke were w. E. Aber-
nathy, auditor: John Shull, credit man
ager; F. NJ Wilcox, vice president of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-11
Marriage Licenses.

Andrew r. johnson. %. and Burdcna H.
Wright, 10: Rev w. D. Jarvis.
Swan Lindskold, so, Rockford. Ill. and
AGNES M. Petersen. 3d. New York City; Rev.
James P. Smith. 81, and Anna NJ. Craw-
ford. 81; Rev. Charles E. Fultz.
Joseph C. Trees, SO, and Edith p. Lehn1,
Leland w. Shook. 20, and Bernice K .Hea-
ton. %. Rev. Maurice II. White
Lowry w NOEL. 81 this city, and Ruby L.
Estes 18. Alexandria: Va; Rev. H. w: Downs
Matthew T. Parrish. 40, and Ala V. Case,
80. both of Richmond, Va; Rev. John E.
Marcus 0. Cohen, %. slo9 18th st. NV,
and Josephine Lasson, New York City.
Theodore S Norfolk. 26. this city, and
Elsie F. Power. FL alexandria. Va.
William J: Cole; q. and Lydia M. Higgs'
Robert L. Brown. %, and Annie P. Up
church, 10; Rev, Isaac Wright
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-11
NEBRASKAN SEEKS LAW
LIMITING NEWS WRITING
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LINCOLN, Nebr., January 11.-Depu-
ties, assistants ana employees in the va
rious Nebraska State governmental de-
partments would not be allowed to give
out information, except h permission
of their official heads, ard newspapers
would be prohibited from gathering and
publishing other information, under a
bill introduced in the State Legislature
by Representative Victor M. Hovis of
Lexington.
Under penalties of 500 to 81 900 fine
or Jail sentences not exceeding six
months or both, the measure would for
bid any person to speak, write or print
ANY such information relative to the
State government or official business of
the State of Nebraska unless the proper
officer of the State government shall
have authorized the making public Of
such information"
The penalties would apply to owners,
editors and publishers of newspapers
and other periodicals, as well as to their
reporters and writer's, type composers,
men. stereotypers, circulation
newsboys and every one en-
gagged in preparing and distributing the
publication.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-11
PLAN NEW MIGRATION LAW

MEXICO CITY, January II R.-
The newspaper Excelsior says that the
government has decided to reform the
Mexican migration law. Among the
various steps planned in this respect it
was hoped that an accord could be
reached with the United States so as to
end difficulties in connection with
Mexican immigration.
The secretaries of foreign relations
and interior are working on the prob
lem.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-11
LAWYERS BATTLE |
FOR DOOMED PAIR
Fate of Mrs. lie Bouef and
Dreher Before Supreme
Court of Louisiana.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW ORLEANS, January 1.-THE
deStinies Of DR.. T. E. Dreher and the
widow of the murdered James LIE Bouef
again we're tossed before the bar of the
State Supreme Court in New Orleans
today as newspaper men dashed back
to st. Marys Parish for the double
hanging. scheduled for tomorrow.
During another clash between high
State officials over an additional CON
fession of truth from James Beadle.
trapper and the member of the trio of
conspiratorS who drew a life tern, Ada
lie Boeuf and the physician held scant
hope for ultimate escape, Jail attend
ants said.
Their appeal for hearing by sanity
commission went today before the high
est State court for the second time in
a renewal of the battle for the slayers'
lives, which split the court membership
week ago and brought weeks re-
prieye from Gov. Huey P. Long.
A high point in the Supreme Court
hearing today was the instructed APP
pearance of Judge James Simon of ST.
Marys Parish. from whose decision,
holding the pair sane, appeal was taken
Chief Justice Charles A. ONeill, in con-
1lict with a majority vote of the court,
summoned the trial judge 10 show
cause why a sanity commission should
not be appointed
Gov. Longs reiteration of his stand
against communication caused counsel for
the defense to turn to the courts, with
preparations for habeas corpus writ
in Federal Court, in the event their re-
quest to the State court failed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-11
Officers Ordered
To Study Cook Book
For Doughboys' Sake
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
The doughboy must be proper
~ fed High officers of the Army
feel he isn't getting what is due
him from the new so per cent
daily ration allowance, and are
going to see that he gets full
value of the Is per cent increase
for the ration which went into
effect last year.
Orders went out yesterday from
the War Department that all Off
GERS with troops below the grade
of major must take a course in
mess management, starting not
later than March /, with THE
Army Cook" as textbook. This
instruction is intended to equip
officers with sufficient knowledge
to see that their men are being
nourished properly on the new
mess allowance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-11

the board; DR.. A. w. Truman, medical
secretary. and Prof. Shaw.
A program of entertainment followed
the business discussion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-11

More than 1000 acres of forest land
Is California were swept by fire recently
the blaze being started by sparks from
a horses hoofS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-11
PRIZE TO BE AWARDED
AT GROCERS' FOOD SHOW
Hamper Of Groceries to Go to the
Father of Largest Family
in Attendance.

The father of the largest family to
attend the Retail Grocers' Food Show
at the Washington Auditorium tonight
will win hamper of plain and fancy
groceries. Family groups will be
judged in this contest at $50 o'clock.
The show opening daily at 1880 pm,
will continue throughout next week.
Hundreds of Washington house.
wives have been availing themselves of
the free samples and demonstrations at
the show since the opening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-11

Many Chinese and foreign buildings
are being constructed in Shanghai,
China
New Britain herald., 1929-10-23

rolled dried bread crumbs, table spoons bacon fat, tablespoons Wa ter.
 Beat the egg and add the cold water and seasonings. Dip the chops into this mixture and then dip in the crumbs. Brown well in the fat which has been heated Add the wa ter and a lid. Cook very slowly for Il hour. Turn frequently to permit l even cooking. Stuffed Prunc Salad | Sixteen cooked prunes, 1-4 cur diced celery, IA cup cottage cheese 1-4 cup chopped nuts. Is teaspoon salt, 1-2 cup salad dressing.
 Remove the seeds from the prunes and stuff with l tablespoon of salad dressing which has been mixed with the remaining ingredients. Chill Serve on lettuce and top with rest of salad dressing.
 Menu For Halloween
 Fruit Salad in Apple Cups
 Cheese Waters
 Pumpkin Pies Topped With Ice
 Cream
 Salted Nuts in Pumpkin Cases Candy Corn Coffee
New Britain herald., 1929-10-23
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