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Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1935-03-23

for making bed litter sings to carry
henos wounded men to the Steamboat
Far West at the mouth Of the LITTLE
Big Horn river. In their rgIrnnaaoinvs
Tor such material they took blankefs
ana robes from the dead bodies Of m
/ dian warriors which had been left AZ
the site OF the Indian camps. They took
also much OF the fine beaded COSTUME
lngs and other decorative articles from
gne fallen warriors. Relics Of various
KINDS were taken TO preserve as souv-
enIrs. Mr.. White confiscated several
pairs OF moccaS1ns and a hand mirror
whose Indian-made frame was adorned
with brass tacks. They discovered MANY
t0ois and implements left behind bv
the. Indians. these articles indicating
past raids on emlgrants. After two davs
spent at the scene all Of the Cihbon
and Reno forces left to TRANSPORT fine
wounded men to the steamboat. the
bearers OF the filters walked. with MANY
Stops needed Tor rest of themselves ani
the disabled soldiers It took them
from sunset OF June % to midnight OF
the SOth to cover this distance. now
measuring about Is or IL miles along
the main Custer battlefield highway.
After his military term exuired in
1877. Mr. White located at the Alb
sarokee agency and soon afterward set
TIED on land at the mouth Of the Still
water river. There he built I'D one Of
the best farms In that section. Later he
moved to Columbus, engaged in mer-
chandising, and lived there through a
long term Of years. In recent times
he accepted the appointment as official
guide at the Custer battlefield.
Tourist visitors to the battlefield are
intensely stirred by the stories OF Mr..
White. Interest is accentuated BY rea-
son Of his having been on the original
scene in 1876, and by his being now
enc Of the very last survivors OF that
era. He knows, for he was there. Al
though he has strong views concerning
the affair, he is quite mild in expressing
his views. He is not in the least boast
Jul, and his hearers accord to him the
fun accrediting to which he Is entitled.
It is almost pitiable to think that here
Is one Montana man whose position
never can be filled suitably after he is
gone.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1935-03-23
az De. THoMAs B. MARQU1sl

(By DIR. THOMAS b. MARQUIS)
The official guide for visitors TO
the Custer battlefield since 1882 has
been william HI. White. In the
autumn Of this year, 1885, he will
have reached the age Of "a. Almost
So years ago, Just as he attained the
legal manhood age, he enlisted In the
United States Second cavalry. His
home state was Indiana, but the en-
istment was at Louisville, Kentucky.
After a brief training period at JEFF
fers0n Barracks, st. Louis, Mo, he
and other recruits we're sent to Fort
Sanders, Wy0., and then sent on to
COrrinne, Utah.
At this point they detrained and set
out for an overland march northward
into Montana. on this march they were
led by Lieut.. Lowell H. Jerome-the
same Jerome who died but a few
months ago in New York as an aged
retired army officer The destination
OF the march was Fort Ellis, Mont
This became the home post Of Private
William H. White throughout his army
career, ending in 1877
-Four troops Of the Second cavalry
regiment were stationed at Fort Ellis
during all of the years Of its existence.
The headquarters Of the regiment was
at Fort Sanders, Wyo.. but, as usually
was the case with military regiments
In the western states and territories,
the troop units were scattered for gar
risoning the frontier posts with small
number of soldiers. These Fort Ellis
cavalrymen we're in an area command
ed by Colonel John Gibbon, the leader
OF the infantry regiment having its
headquarters at Fort Shaw. Often the |
Fort Ellis men did field duty under the |
active leadership Of Gibbon. At times |
they were shifted into the ranks of Col !
onel Nelson A. Miles, another infantry |
commander. who had his regimental
center at Fort Keogh In the late /
summer and autumn of 1876 they fell /
fer time under the command Of Brig
adler General George Crook.
Indeed, in none Of their many field
activities in Montana were these Fort
Ellis cavalrymen led by their own regi-
mentS commanding officer.
Their isolation from their own regi-
mental center was continuously such
that in military circles they became !
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1935-03-23
NEZZCElPS QLIZPZZ1Rg
at ElIPT Ellis. BULL
Of. LOGS BY SOLDIERS
IN 1867 ~ ~ ~

equipment. Both the cook and the mess
outfit were commanded and put into
use by the expeditionary nabobs.
Lieut.. c.. G. Doane was assigned to
for the expedition. He was allowed to
select Is men from the four cavalry
troops at the post. William Fl. White
was one of those men selected. There
were sound reasons for placing Lieut.
Doane In charge of this body of men.
In the first place he already had ex-
plored Yellowstone yark, had made
surveys OF many of its prominent fea-
lures, and had written his gathered
data SO thoroughly that he achieved
Of fame on this account. |
Moreover, he already had gained rep |
utation for efficiency in finding means |
Of taking care of himself and his men |
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GAsOLTNE TAx RFTTTRNs

Although Slightly behind the record
breaking income Of last year, gasoline
tax returns to the state continue to be
high and during the first two and one
half months of 1885 total Of $619, :
092.77 was collected, it was announced
recently by Phil Greenan, chief clerk
of the state board Of equalization
Evening star., 1935-10-09

waiting room facilities, as the present
room at Seventeenth street and Penn
sylvania avenue southeast was held
antiquated and poorly constructed.
1t was reported that the Federation
Of Citizens' Associations had recog-
nised and accepted the North RandIe
Community Citizens group at its last
meeting.
Ofncers elected by the association
are: President, M. @. Fincham; vice
president. Pratt Chroniger; recording
secretary, Mrs. eva Seaman; finan-
cial secretary, 8. J. Di Misa, and treas
urer, Owen Selby. II. D. Wood was
elected as delegate to the federation
and will serve with Mrs. Bessie Mil
bert. who had previously been elected,
Lieut.. Dash Of the eleventh precinct
addressed the body and commended
The Evening Star safety campaign and
urged the members of the association
to not only sign the pledge, but re-
member 1t and live up to 1t.
A committee consisting Of H. d.
Wood and Fred Christensen was ap-
pointed to ask the Public Utilities
Commission for better bus service.
Evening star., 1935-10-09
BARES HUGE TOLL
OF TUBERCULOSIS
Dr.. Reisinger Tells Civic So.
ciety Deaths Are Six Times
Those of Traffic.

The public should be as much or
more concerned over tuberculosis
fatalities here as 1t Is over trafhc
deaths in view OF the fact that the
former are six times as numerous.
Or. j. C. Reisinger Of the District
Medical Society told the Cathedral
Heights Cleveland Park Citizens As
ISOLATION last night.
While there is much current effort
20 prevent traffic casualties, there Is
little to halt tuberculosis he said. re-
porting 900 deaths from the white
plague" in Washington last year, COM
pared to about 100 from automobile
accidents.
Washington has the highest tuber-
kuloeis death rate Of any city in the
country except San Antonio. Tex,
Or. Reisinger added. He urged citi-
Eens to cooperate in survey to be
undertaken by the Health Depart
ment in November. which contem-
plates X-ray examinations of 10000
pairs of lungs.
New Season Begun.
The association at the first monthly
meeting of the 1856 season in st.
Albans Church Parish Hall, heard
John A. Remon of the Chesapeake
and Potomac Telephone Co. describe
q recently announced program Of
water front improvements, which a
Washington Board of Trade COM
mittee he heads Is seeking. Listing
the proposals. which include widening
and deepening Of channels, construc-
tion Of turning basins and piers and
Identification of the harbor, Remon
said Washington's water front. was
''unsightly'' and quite out Of keep
ing" with beautiful sites in the vicin-
sty, such as the Army War College
and Potomac Park.
Remon complained also that persons
seeking their recreation on the water
here have not been given considera-
fion by the District or Federal Gov
ernments. He reported on the Presi-
dents Cup Regatta. saying he believed
It was Intact on the financial side"
Support Is Urged.
An appeal for support Of Good Will
Industries, Inc, q Charity which gives
employment and caters to small pur-
chasing budgets by reconditioning
cast-off or waste goods of all sorts,
was made by Lieut.. Col. William o.
Tufts. president of the organization.
He said from So to Sill has been paid
to employees for every 81 contributed.
The organization helps get distressed
persons of relief rolls and gives them
work Of a self-respecting nature, he
said. He predicted Good Will Indus
tries. new institution here, will prove
itself so worthwhile that 1t will soon
become a member agency Of the Com
lnunity Chest.
The association went on record as
opposed to diversion Of District gaso-
line taxes for any purpose but street
construction and improvement.
Evening star., 1935-10-09
bRO0KLAND HEAD
HITS BUS SERVICE
Schedule Deviations Lead
to "Bunching," Citizens
Are Told.

A complaint that the bus service on
Monroe street northeast, frequently
deyiates from schedule was voiced last
night by M. M. Mclean. president OF
the Brookland Citizens Association.
at the groups first meeting OF the
season. in the Masonic Hall, Twelfth
and Monroe streets northeast. Nc
Lean charged that the buSses do not
maintain the normal headwaN re-
sulting in punching"
Satisfactory progress was reported
in the matter Of securing signatures to
covenants whereby property owners
place restrictions upon the disposal OF
their holdings. The cooperation Of
the Dahlgren Terrace and Rhode
Island Avenue Citizens Associations
was announced.
Capt Sidney J. Marks, recently ap-
pointed to command of the twelfth
precinct, pledged help for the safety
Evening star., 1935-10-09
W00DS0N new HEAD
OF NORTHEAST BODY
Boundary Citizens Association
Adopts Program Of Activ.
tiles for Year.

Election Of officers and the adoption
Of a program for the coming year
featured a meeting of the Northeast
Boundary Citizens Association last
night at the Burrville School.
H. D. Woodson was named presi-
dent. Other officers are Eugene Jack
son, vice president; z. r. Ramsaur,
secretary; DR.. L. E. Jones. treasurer;
Rev. James johnson. chaplain. Dele
gates to the Federation of Civic Asso-
Citations are Woodson, Bernard Chap
man. Prof. Charles M. Thomas, A. D.
Smith and Charles Norris.
The association voted to seek flood
relief for residents Of Watts Run and
urged improvement Of streets and
recreational facilities in the COM
munity.
Capt. Hugh H. Groves and Mrs.
Groves were guests at the meeting.
Capt. Groves spoke briefly on how the
police may cooperate in improving
conditions. John H. Paynter will out
line the history Of the community at
the November meeting.
Evening star., 1935-10-09
SCHOOL BUILDING
ANNOUNCED
Two "PortabIes" Will Be
Erected in North RandIe
Area Soon.

The erection Of two portable
schools in the near future at Mime
sofa avenue and Z street southeast
by the school board, was reported to
the citizens Of the North Randle Com
munity Citizens Association at It's
meeting last night In the Free Meth
odist Church.
These two schools, the first of which
will accommodate the first and Sec
ond grades, and the second the third
and fourth grades. will be built on q
lot on the north half Of block 5453.
The organization planned to con-
tinue the fight for better street car
Evening star., 1935-10-09
CHINA SPURNS JAPAN'S
AID IN DRIVE ON REDS
Authorities of Three Provinces
Begin to Push Communist Forces
Into Inner Mongolia.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
! TAIYUAN, Shansi, China, October
e.-Authorities of Shansi, Ningsia and
Suiyuan Provinces declined an offer
OF Japanese cooperation and assist
ance yesterday and launched a con-
certed campaign to repe1 the thrust of
Communist forces toward Inner Mon
golia in the northwest OF China.
Marshal Chang Huseh-Liang ar
rived here by airplane today to direct
the campaign.
The Communists are now in North
srn Shensi Province, pushing north
ward.
Evening star., 1935-10-09
and welfare Of the residents in the

and welfare Of the residents in the
Brookland area.
The group was informed that efforts
to secure sidewalks on the east side of
Twelfth street between Otis and Perry
streets northeast had been frustrated
by objections Of several property
holders. With reference TO other
paving matters, 1t was announced that
the Board of District Commissioners
had placed the construction OF cutters
and curbing on Jackson street, be-
tween Tenth and Fourteenth, streets
northeast on their list of future prof.
ects. while the city heads held similar
work on Otis street. between Twelfth
and Fifteenth streets northeast, un-
warranted at the present time.
Evening star., 1935-10-09
DIVIDENDS SHOW GAIN
Federal Savings and Loan Pay.
ments Average 3.76 % July 1.

The Federal Home Loan Bank Board
reported yesterday that dividend pay
ments by Federal savings and loan
associations averaged SIC per cent
July l, compared with SIS per cent
January /.
The board said the 545 associations
paid S3,334,200. Of which $2,e77, 7,o48
went to individual shareholders, and
the balance Of $357.l52 to the Treasury.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-06-13

Simplicity Is always a keynote 70
chic. But for those who are not
slender il must often be q compII-
Gated simplieity-enjoying the relief
Of q line here. or tuck there. The
new dress sketched is a masterpiece
in design-a fashion that is new and
arresting-a model whose excellent
taste lends an air OF refinement az
all times. The deep Y yoke with the
tiny buttons. and the skirt panel
give length and a slenderizing line.
II is exceptionally attractive made
in q print Of fluid. and lot too large,
design. Raglan sleeves and yoke
may contrast, as In the detail
sketch.
Patterns 931s may De ordered only
In sizes Is. IS. 20. 81. Sc, IS. 70, II.
A and 46. Size So requires 81 yards
50 inch fabric.
SEND FIFTEEN CENTS in coins
or stamps (coins preferred) for this
pattern Be sure 10 write plainly
your NAME. ADDRESS. STYLE
NUMBER and SIZE.
Address your order TO The Sewing
Circle Pattern Department, 232
West 18th Street. New York. n. 7.
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By CHERIE NICHOLAS

FASHION is recapCuring the ele-
L gancies and entertainments which
bespeak a truly feminine season This
message Of a return TO the exquisite,
the aesthetic, the lovely and alluring
in matter Of dress is being told In
countless beguiling trends.
A most happy evidence OF Increasing
feminine in dress, Is the revival Of
that charming custom Of wearing flow
ers, carrying flowers and trimming
pretuest gowns with flowers. No need
70 tell you the fascinating things de-
signers are doing with flowers, the H.
lQstratiOn herewith speaks for itself.
Another evidence Of the dawn OF g
new era Of exquisitely feminine fash
ions is the re-enthronement Of silk.
real genuine "all-silk." mind you.
This call for real silk from those of
discriminating taste is not mere pass
ing fancy but rather q sense Of fabric
Identification which is developing
among the fair sex We are coming
70 know that such terms as crepe, satin.
taTeta and the ike, are not necessarily
silk, and when they are, should be
called silk crepe, silk satin, silk tat
feta, and so On
The duo theme Of flowers and real
silk sounds enticing-and is it? For
answer, please refer 10 the trio Of ador-
able evening creations in the accom-
panying picture II adds a glamorous
note 10 these distinguished and exquis-
tie modes that they were selected for
illustration from among a collection Of
costumes entered exclusively By soci-
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REGENCY TREATMENT
FOR SPRING COATS

-Draped bows" butterfly revers, /"
front fullness in the bodice'-cau II
what you will-each phrase describes
the treatment that persists through the
Fionnet adaptations that are shown.
The coat and wrap designers give this
detail an impressive position in the
second spring collections.
The ''pouf' ar front, which gives a
pleasant Regency quality 10 the other
wise modern coat or frock. lends itself
10 a variety Of interpretations suit
able for taffeta or fat fur for the coat
and varied from ripping revers to dou-
bic jabot in crisp formal wraps. Also
important as detail that promises TO
be heard from are the butterfly col
lars that are placed high across the
shoulders rather than as jabot
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k11IIl& 81
REFLECTION

What have you done about Rat
tlesnake Peter" asked the travelling
salesman.
Put him In jail" answered Gao
tus Joe.
is he mad about thatT'
Not very. He regards our action
as giving him a vacation that viii
leave him undisturbed while he's
thinking up more meanness"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-06-13

Crisp taffeta continues as a highlight
of the spring fashion parade. Rustling
bags. gloves, sleeves, revers, bIouses
and dresses are being taken for grant
ed. bur have you seen tie dashing navy
and white tafeta gloves?
To make them II well. the palms
are Of soft woven silk They are gaunt-
let type, with heavily corded. hared
cuff. They are particularly smart with
q dressy navy suit and an ideal Gcces-
sorry.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-06-13
Pastel Colored Kids Are
Latest Note In Footwear

Pastel colored kids are the next foot
note. They come in pale powder blue
dusty pink. soft green and yellow, and
they are designed in high cut-out san
dals for afternoon wear with light
frOcks-
The new beach sandals come il white
and eggsheH linens bound with bright
orange. blue or red kidskin strips 10
match the beach outfit
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-06-13
Knit Suit Styles Inspire
You to Do One Yourself

You know how important the suit is
10 be. But had you thought Of knit
ting one for yourself? You'd be in
spired to make the effort after taking
one look at three-piece which in
cludes British looking short jacket,
with skirt and sweater blouse. The
jacket has all the airs Of the high-pow-
cred English tailored suits Of the Sea-
son. with its high notched lapels, its
semi-ftted lines and its casual one-but-
ton closing. Skirt and jacket are done
in diagonal ribbing, with the same eff
fectiveness Of the smartest diagonal
woolens.
Tweed knit coat designs are nothing
short of superb.
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What's Coming Out of Designers Workshops

RULES 90 diagonal or vertically on
sheer summery gowns
Field flowers in mixed array are the
loveliest things 70 brighten I'D the dark
suit
Some OF the quaintest frocks OF tat
feta are quite fun as to skirt with snug
II fitting basquesi
Fresh white lingerie collars and cuffs
introduce q feminine touch 10 the Sc
yereSt coat dress
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ming gown 70 the left, which bears out
word from Paris that deep lilac and vio-
let tones are outstanding this season.
The wide bordering Of silk violets
which outlines the graceful cape speaks
eloquently Of the fascinating and in
genious play which designers are max
ing with flowers.
The costume centered in the picture
reflects very ecstasy of beauty. This
most alluring dinner ensemble is in gray
IA very high-style color for EVENING"
pure-silk CaffeJa. Its cunning jacket
with quaint flowing -from-the-e elbow
sleeves is graced with q youthful col
lar faced with lilacs in delectable col
oring. To complete the picture milady
carries an intriguing muf done in L.
laos TO match
Vaporous, elusively sheer and float
ing, muchly-draped and shirred chiffon
is the idol Of the hour for evening
wear. The darling Of a gown with
''red riding hood" cape 70 the right in
the group is of exquisite white silk
chiffon The evening hood is one Of
the outstanding features Of the formal
mode. Young girls adore them. As
artful as fancy can picture is the shir-
ring on this gown which occurs at
shoulder cuffs and on the skirt. The
very latest gesture in siIhouettes is in
terpreted via the elaborate draping at
the sides Of the slender fitted skirt. Ii
laos on the hood and worn as a eorsage
sing a song Of springtime youth and
beauty for this dream Of a midsummer
night chiffon ensemble.
e Western NszS-a-er Tnior
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-06-13

Grecian and Hindu styles are en-
dorsed for evening.
Slipper straw sailor with vel tied ar
back interprets chic.
II you would a-bathing go, wear one
Of those new printed rubber suitsl
Variety is the watchword for the
frocks which smart Paris wiz wear.
A practical finish on black or navy
frock is a linen collar tied with narrow
strings ar the throat
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-06-13
Ptarmigan Changes Color

The pta-migan Is q bird which
changes color according 10 its back
ground. on glacier. living on insects.
il is as white as snow When the
ptarmigan goes to the shore Of one
OF the higher lakes. Ii turns the color
Of the gravel along the shore. II
dwells in the high attitudes, usually
around glaciers
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-06-13
Polite, and Police

do you think the police can be
kept out Of politics?"
"No," answered Senator Sorghum.
AT some time or another every poll
tician IS inclined TO adopt the man
ner Of the policeman who tells some
body 10 move on"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-06-13
Down and Out

The aviation instructor, having de-
Hyered lecture on parachute work,
concluded:
And II II doesn't open-weu, gen.
tlemen, that's what Is known as jump
Ing 10 conclusion
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-06-13

Customer IN Barber Shop-What
made you drop that steaming hot tow
Ell on ny face?
Barber-Tt was too hot 70 hold
Pathfinder Magazine.
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Advzntare

DO you think women make good
politicians?"
Usually" answered Miss Cay
enne. I'VE have one natural advan-
tage- A woman invariably takes q
better photograph than q man"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-06-13
Too Much IMAGINATION

'What is your idea Of Utopia?"
SITS an imaginary state OF exist
ence," said Senator Sorghum, that
Is liable 70 fall down II you Try TO
finance il with imaginary money"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-06-13

Ii has been estimated there are ST.
100000 cubic miles Of water In the
oceans Of the World
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-06-13
Freaksome
Loosen Up

You are accused OF having some
freak ideas" said the interviewer.
Maybe its q matter of habit" an
swered Senator Sorghum Il began
my oratorical career as barker for a
sideshow."
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The Proof

Mrs. A-Shall / ask the cook for
references?
Mr.. A.-Ne, get her TO submit sam
pies.
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-What do you think Of the political
situationT
Situations don't occupy my mind
Just now SO much as plain Jobs do
manded By constituents
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SaIes and Sales

SchuItz-Your opening sale has
closed What now.
Schwartz-Our closing sale opens
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-06-13

ETY. women shop owners
in the metropolitan silk
showing held recently in
New York.
4 deep lilac silk crepe
(quality-kind pure sikh
fashions the stately eve
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