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Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1936-05-16

who was to be known the world over
as the great Chief Plenty Coups often
visited Allen in his blacksmith shop,
usually bearing gifts. Once, DR.. Allen
recalls, 1t was purse of elk hide, beau
tifully beaded, another time a pipe of
ash, polished and carved. Often, in
years to come, the two men hunted
together, spending days and nights out
on the plains and, although Plenty
CoupS never learned the English Ian
guage, there was a gradual tightening
of the bond of friendship between them
that had no need of words.
And that fall day of 1892 when last
they met in DR.. Aliens office I saw
Chief Plenty Coups place a shaking
hand on Aliens shoulder and strain
his poor, almost sightlesS eyes to see,
once again, the face of his white BROTH
er. heard him say something IN his
husky, quavering voice, which Simon
Bull-tail interpreted:
'Fffty-three years ago we met ON the
banks Of the Little Big Horn. We were
boys then, young and strong. Now we
are almost ready to cross the Slippery
Log, but, after So SHOWS, we are still
friends"
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1936-05-16
BY WALTER ED TAYLOR

At StOckade Lake in the noun
tain lake district Of the Beartooth
Plateau southwest Of Red Lodge
may stiii be seen the remains of an
old fur trappers' fertilization. The
exact origin of the old fort is not
known, but IL is one Of the few re-
minders Of the fabulous days Of the
fur traders TO be seen in the north
west today.
Most Of the early forts erected bv the
fur companies have long since disap-
peared and within few years the old
stockade at Stockade Lake will have
forever, for its few remain
ing logs are rotting fast The remains
lie at the edge Of a little park of tim
Der, protected at the rear by high
rocky cliffs A story in the Red Lodge
Picket for Feb. 81, 1907, places the date
of the building of this stockade at 1882
and states 1t was built by trappers of
the Hudson Bay Co. During the time
the post was used" reads the story in
the Picket, "it must have sheltered a
large body of men, for the building was
more than 100 yards square The In
dams were thick in the region at that
time. The post was constructed Of large
pine logs and reinforced from the in
side by slabs Of rock pierced with holes
TO shoot through. BY careful searching
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1936-05-16
Naked Girl Causes
Helena Traffic Jam

An excited voice on the telephone at
Helena recently informed police head
quarters a naked girl" was causing
q traffic blockade at the city's busiest
downtown street intersection.
-Four officers jumped into a station
car and Changed to the scene, deter
mined to nip In the bud any plans for
q nudist colony at the capital city.
There they found, enjoying the crowd
and merTiment for which she was re-
sponsible, 2-year-old Carroll Thomp-
son, fugitive from her grandmother
apartment.
Baby Carroll, dressed to get the most
out of the suns rays, was rushed up
to grandmother's by one abashed off,
Ger, while the three others went back
to headquarters and maintained stony
silence
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1936-05-16
DRUNKEN DRIVERS
TO LOSE LICENSES
HIGHWAY PATROL ADOPTS AMI
PUTS IN FORCE EXTREME
REGULATION

The Montana highway patrol re-
Gently adopted and put In force
an extreme regulation intended 20
rid state highways OF the drunken
driver menace, Walter Beck, as
sistant highway patrol supervisor,
stated.
Upon conviction of drunken driv-
ing charges, the highway patrol viii
revoke the offenders driving IL
cense, the assistant chief said.
Beck explained that many states
have similar regulations while
some even have definite laws pro-
viding for the revocation upon
conviction.
Highway patrOImen have been
advised TO report the name of any
person found guilty of operating q
car while drunk, with the recon-
mendati0n that the license be sus-
pended. The board viii act on the
recommendations.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1936-05-16
DR.. Allen of Billings und Plenty Coups of Crorus
Became Brothers Under the Skin 81 Years AGO
By GLENDOLN DAMON WAGNER

BY GLENDOLIN UAmON WAGNER
r.. w. A. ALLEN OF Billings and
the late Chief Plenty C0ups
were born the same year-I848,
IL their birthplaces separated al
most by the width Of a con-
tinent. They met as enemies with the
suspicion and hatred Of racial antag-
onism between them. From that first
meeting began a friendship which en-
dured until the death Of the old chief.
The last time 1 saw Plenty C0ups was
ia the fall Of 1892, just a few months
before his death, mp in DIR. Aliens Of
flee. The two old men, partly through
sign talk and partly by the aid of
Simon BuIl-taiI were re-Iiving the adj
venturOus days of their youth. Often
they chuckIed as they reminded each
other of exciting times. Occasionally
shadow of sadness crossed their faces
as they realized that the gIam0rOuS
period of youth was over for them.
Once they stood up and, with arms
about one another's shoulders, did a.
few steps Of the war dance, singing,
~Hey-ya! Hey-ya! ey-ya-hey!" just
as they had done years ago, in cele-
bratiOn Of a triumphant battle against
their common horse-thieving enemy,
the BIackfeet, out In Lake Basin cOun-
try.
It was in 1877 that DR.. Allen and
Plenty Coups first met in the valley Of
the Little Big Horn. Allen, with some
other gold seekers, was returning from
8 prospecting trip down in Wyoming
Territory, where they had encountered
some Sioux, still intoxicated by their
recent victory over General Custer. ANY
doubts concerning the results of that |
encounter Grizzly Bill could have dis
PEELED by displaying some gruesome
souvenirs dangling from his saddle
horn-Sioux scalpS. Now the men we're
tired and hungry. They wanted nothing
30 much as to make camp, boil coffee,
fry buffalo steak, and then lie down
and sleep. But they were in Crow ter
ritory and it behooyed them to advance
wariiy. Presently ahead of them they
saw. through thickening dusk, few
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1936-05-16

head nobly poised, face strong and
frank and fine. Even then he bore the
stamp of the born leader of men.
After that first meeting on the banks
of the Little Big Horn three years
passed before the trails of Allen and
Plenty Coups crossed again. Meanwhile
Allen had secured the position Of gov
eminent blacksmith at Fort Custer.
One day he glanced up to see young
Grow standing in the doorway leading
small child by the hand. The Indian
was Aleek-chea-a hoosh and the child
was his adopted son. Ut was always a
deep sorrow to Plenty Coups that he,
who loved children, had none of his
OWN. This day he wanted toy t0ma
hawk made for the boy so he could go
hunting with the braves and kill buff
falo calves. He drew a design on paper.
The handle must be of stout ash end
ing in a pipe. but, beneath the pipe,
instead of the usual Ratchet, there was
to be a triangle of steel verging to q
sharp point. so papoose can kill many
buffalo," Plenty Coups explained with
q chuckle, in sign language. And he
flashed smile and murmured: bot
sots," when the fine tomahawk was
given to the lad.
This was In the fall of 1880. at the
beginning of the annual buffalo kill. A
hard winter set In, months passed and
Allen quite forgot the incident, when,
one morning of early spring, the two
visited him again. Under one arm the
boy carried his tomahawk, adorned
with fringed and beaded elk hide
streamers. Under the other he had
a small buffalo robe, exquiSitely tanned
and bleached, which he presented to
Allen. The boy of II had actually killed
a buffalo calf and he had brought the
hide as a gift to his white brother.
After that the young Grow brave
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1936-05-16
CASCADE COURT UPHELD

The supreme court has affirmed a Cas-
cade district court judgment restraining the
county from assessing and collecting a tax
and In transit beyond the borders Of the state
ON the first Monday Of March. Chief Justice
Sands ,dissented saying that he deemed the
correct rule to be that All property IN the
state on the first Monday IN March and all
property In transit to Montana on that day
is subject TO taxation in Montana unless else
where previouly Justly assessed"
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1936-05-16

"-1O VI '1lO W" N11lO '''1l1'
horseback riders, and knew them to be
Indians. Gripping their guns they rode
forward. There was nothing else to do.
To turn and flee might be to invite an
arrow in their backs. Then, drawing
closer, Allen gave a sigh of relief, for
he noted that the hair of the Redmen
was reached, which indicated they we're
Crows, friends of the white man. But
there was no friendliness in the steady
gaze Of the young brave who was lead
ing his men, only a stern inquiry as
to why white men were trespasSing on
Crow land. Those were strenuous days.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1936-05-16

PLENTYWOOD-Membe Of the Masonic
lodge Of this place have incorporated fjr thu
purpose Of erecting q temple.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1936-05-16

MIsSoULA-A municipal swimming pool is
desired here by local citizens. over $500 has
been subscribed but as the lowest bid was
more than $4,000, Il is believed that some
time win lapse before the pool Is built
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1936-05-16

MILES CTTY-The commissioners of Custer
county have invested in 40 metal road signs
which are being placed at intersections Of
principal roads and crossroads 20 guide the
traveller on his journey.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1936-05-16

RoUNDUP-A Masonic temple for Roundup
to cost 100000 has been assured by the
Roundup Masonic Temple association. The
structure viii be 90 BY I20 feet and three
stories high.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1936-05-16

ROTHIEMAY-Farmers living between thi,
place and Ryegate are putting in a tele-
phone line over the 30 miles between the
two towns at q cost Of $4,000.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1936-05-16

DISQUALIFICATION that the school kid
dies were not getting sleep enough because
Of the new daylight saving law the local
board has placed school hours on Pacific
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1936-05-16

BUTTE-The Hosting Engineers union Of
this city at a referendum have voted not 10
strike July in protest to the conviction and
Imprisonment Of Thomas J. Mooney.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1936-05-16

GEYsER-The Judith Basin Potato Crow.
ers' association has been organized here fol
the purpose of promoting the growing o.
potatoes in the community.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1936-05-16

LEWTsTOWN--After running the local Gem
etery for 20 years, the Lewistown cemetery
association has decided 10 quit the grave
yard business. rendering the property 10 the
city, which has accepted It.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1936-05-16

BUTTE-Farmers desiring 10 sell produce
direct 10 the consumer may take advantage
OF q temporary city market created By the
CLOSING OF a portion OF Galena street 70 traf-
fic and the erection Of booths there BY the
city council.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1936-05-16

DEER E0DGE-This town win set a prece-
dent when II entertains the veterans Of the
Civil war st the state encampment OF the
q. A. r. here this month The precedent win
be- the payment, BY local people, Of All ex-
penses incurred during the visit All enter
tainment q 70 b. provided free Of charge and
food and lcdsing given 70 elas visitors.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1936-05-16

LEWIsTOWN-Golfers OF this city have
formed an association that proposes to build
country club and install links
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1936-05-16

BOZEMAN--A bronze memorial tablet Is tC
be placed la Montana hall ut this State coll
iege In memory OF the men who fell on the
field Of battle In the World war. The tablet
viii contain the names Of 10 students who
gave thsiF Lives Ia the w@r.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1936-05-16

PHLIPsBURG-After having been idle Is
years. the Old mining camp OF Black Pine
Is again showing signs Of life. The Black
Pine Leasing Co. has installed steam hoist
Is draining the mine and expects 20 COM
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1936-05-16

mUTTK~-whtle repairs were being made on
water mains In one portion Of the town. re-
Gently ali hcunehosders wers warned 70 turn
Off the faucets. with repairs completed no
darneae was noted except Ia one place where
neglect to turn OFF fauesa resulted ~ q
house being flooded. The haase waa occupied
b. tlaa president and @ensfAi manager Of the
wetsY eomp@nv.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1936-05-16

CHOTEAU-Work has started on the $4,000
addition to the Choteau public school
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1936-05-16

DTLLoN-Contracts for paving totaling $780,
600, have been let here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-19
Cost of Living

For once, living is cheaper in America than elsewhere. The depreciated dollar seems, for practical purposes, to be depre- ciated only for foreign use. It will buy less cbroad than usual, about in propor- tion to the extent of devaluation of the gold dollar; but so far that effect is not felt much here at home.
 One noticeable result is that Americans are doing less of their travelling abroad, this year, and more of it in their own country. And the tide of foreign tourists has turned likewise, for the same reason. Europeans are having the novel and pleas ant experience of getting more for their money, when that money is turned into American dollars, than they can get at home. So travel is booming here, and it's one of the reasons for business recovery.
 A returned American traveller tells of Frenchmen he has seen here, rejoicing in the comparative low cost of hotel meals and rooms, especially enjoying riotous fling of expenditure in our five-and-ten stores. They have no such institution in France, and the trivial cost of so many little convenienceS, to which Americans have long been accustomed, appeals to their thrifty souls. "Buy now," advises this same American, who has had experi- ence with foreign currencies, flor our bargain prices are sure to rise"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-19

officials as might riders''. There is widespread indignation in the state over offenses attributed to that secret group, and frank disposition to deny it the privileges of ordinary secret societies.
 Similar action has been demanded in Pontiac by a citizens committee ap- pointed to investigate the activities of the order. Says Lyle D. Tabor, head of the committee: No man has right to obtain his bread and butter from the public and then pledge himself to war against minority of those he has sworn to serve. If the properly constituted authorities won't finish the job started by the grand jury, we'll have to-"
 There has already been an observable "purge" of public opinion, regarding the methods and ideals attributed to the Black Legion The American public, when fully informed, will not sanction an institution, open or secret, which appears to put itself above the law.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-19

In the midst of this rather commercial age when so little regard is had for sacred things or respect for elders and law, it is pleasing to see great organization like the Holy Name Society meeting in New York and rededicating itself to perpet- uate respect for God and reverence for his holy name. We can recall some twenty or more years ago when the Holy Name Society used to sponsor big parades in this state. Waterbury was favored with one at one time and the turnout for the occasion was marvellous. When men can put aside their worldly cares for such a consideration, it's high time we all humbled ourselves bit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-19

Although he hotly denies that his letter to States Attorney Arthur M. Brown was anything but a personal note of well- wishes former National Committeeman Archibald McNeil of Bridgeport will be accused of trying to steal a leaf from J.. Henry Roraback's book. The state chair man of the republican party caused con- sternation and confusion by praising Governor Wilbur L. Cross at the opening of the go.p. convention, then followed this up with an appearance at the demo- cratic convention day later to show his further respect in the democratic chief tain. Whether or not MT. McNeil was trying to emulate J. Henry we don't know. He says not, but that he wrote MT. Brown simply out of friendship between the two families. If so, then the republican powers that be seized upon personal letter to make political capital of it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-19
When Will We Be Able?

At a hearing before the State Water Commission this week Mayor John w.. Murphy of New Haven pleaded with the board not to bring action against the city for pollution of the waters of New Haven harbor and adjacent beaches. The city IS unable to build sewage disposal plant at the present time, the mayor declared, due to it's financial position. There was no decision given by the board, but 1t asked that financial reports of the city be sub- mitted to it for study and further action. New Haven had been cited to appear to show why it should not cease further pollution.
 We're wondering if Waterbury may not be the next large community to get such summons as this. While we have ex- pended vast amount of money in work ing towards the day when this city will not empty it's raw sewage directly into the Naugatuck river that day has not yet come and may not for good many days to come. We are at the point now where we need another trunk sewer line to serv- ice outlets in the eastern section of the city and linking of the main trunk lines in the Naugautck river to be conducted to disposal plant. which also remains to be built.
 All that costs money and the city right now is not in any better position to rush this work to completion than is New Haven to build its plant. However, the State Water Commission has long since abandoned it's policy of simply urging cities and towns to adopt up-to-date methods of sewage disposal. It is now demanding that they do this very thing. And Waterbury is on the list of those communities that must fall in line. In fact, right now we are the main threat to a non-polluted Naugatuck valley. We refer, of course, to pollution by domestic sewage, not factory wastes.
 The latter is being treated separately hy the commission and need not concern any one place. Cities and towns must show the way in pollution elimination Fortunately there are many of them that had already adopted such means or took advantage of federal aid to make installa- tions possible. That Waterbury did not seize the same opportunity is not to be held against the city or it's officials. But we can see the handwriting on the wall When New Haven is summoned to answer to the State Water Commission, our turn cannot be far behind.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-19
Chicken House Dormitories

We have mentioned on several occas- ions the need of the Legislature Spend- ing some money on Connecticut State College at StorrS. This need is becoming more imperative with the passing of every school year. 1t is now at a point where further expansion of the college IS going to be seriously curtailed unless sufficient funds are provided with which the necessary physical equipment may be provided. President Albert N Jorgensen of the college has made several pleas dur ing the past few months in an effort, no doubt, to arouse sentiment so that when the 1887 legislative session rolls around its members may be favorably disposed towards providing the money.
 In his latest talk President JorgenSen said. q believe the future of this state and this country will depend on how well we take care of the young men and women of today. :" He then proceeded to point out that federal funds were rap idly turning the college into national rather than state institution, the former increasing, the latter decreasing aa the years pass. Here is food for much thought. What with the enviable repu- tation the college has attained of recent years in all of the many branches in which it now provides instruction and degrees, it seems too bad that the state cannot properly take care of the school.
 When we hear that chicken houses have been made over into dOrmitories and that men and women are living in the same without an audible complaint, well, then we begin to realize that Connecticut State College must possess something. Such faith should be rewarded, We hope that our legislators and officials whom We elect on November will make strenu- 6as efforts to give to the college what 1t should have had long ago adequate financial assistance for proper expansion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-19
Current Comments

I can't understand why people want to become rich. It just nanlti- plies their worries, especially t they own real estate.
 --Theodore prsiser.
 
 It takes . brave heart to play . saxophone now. Arthur Cfeinir. director, New York School of Music. Yans accuse me of evefything from wife beating to cruelty to animals. {. As a matter of fact, my family claim ! am Quite harm less.
 Barton 1acLane. movie villain.
 
 In some European countries men and women live in fear of an ira- visible hand. Yet we Americans are advised by foreign apostles of those fanaticisfAe to set up 6 reign of fear to solve our economic proh- lems.
 william Q. Rullitt, D. s. ambas- sador to France.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-19
IA Book a Day
Is College Giving U. s. Its Leaders
 BY BRUCE CATION


 Harvard is our oldest, richest, and proudest university. From 1t, II from any university. we should pc entitled to expect graduates who would be our leaders. Are we get- ting themf
 John R. Tunis, himself a Har- ward graduate, asked himself this question. and conducted an elabor- ate checkup on his own class-that of l91l-to get the answer. He puts the results in book, was College Worth While" Har- couft-Brace: $2), and 1t makes un- pleasantly surprising reading.
 Twenty-Five years after gradu- ation, there are today some 550,- odd members of that 1911 class IT circulation. They are not espe- cially successful, financially; then average income is slightly less than $4,400 8 year. Approximateiy one-eighth of them are on relleI Oddly enough, upward or dozeu of them are dirt farmers.
 Only a very few are engaged | in the arts, including Journalism Practically none is in politics. The percentage in the learned profes- sions Is lower than was the cass with Harvard classes a few gen. erations ago. Most of the II mer are in business; some are doine very well; others, very poorly.
 Of leadership, they are giving U very little. They seem to Dt chiefly a bunch of rather bewil- dered stand-patters. Tn the main saws MT. Tunis, their principal republican ticket. keep off tn. aims in life are to vote the straight breadline, and break 100 in golf.
 IS this, he asks, what Harvare does for us Was all this wcrtk while? IS a college education worth anything. if 1t leaves gradu. ates in q groove like this2
 MT. Tunis lets his readers sup ply their own answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-19

Next week is the big week for Massa- chusetts. Perhaps we should say for all New England. The annual Eastern States Exposition gets under way with all it's trappings Sunday and will last a full week. It's the 20th anniversary of this great fair, rapidly forging to the front as one of, if not the greatest, such exposi- tion now held annually in the United States. From humble beginnings 1t has grown to be a great aSsemblage of New England craft and industry. It's well worth the annual visit.