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Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1936-02-29

Frank Roberts might have escaped the
rope, and the boys murder gone I'M
avenged.
DR.. Attix of Lewistown tells a tragic
story Of poverty, loneliness, unrequited
love and death. About so miles out from
Lewistown in the early days, man.
with his wife and two children, lived
in a homestead shack. All along they
had struggled against poverty. They
had known what it meant to suffer
from cold and hunger. Then the hus-
band had died suddenly one winter Of
pneumonia, and from over the hills
came the rumor that, within six weeks,
Red Shocks began Fostering the widow
with his unwelcome attentions Red
was known to be a horse thief, and
worse, although sufficient evidence for
his conviction had not been found.
What anxiety and fear the helpless
woman must have suffered out in her
homestead shack can only be imagined.
Early that spring news came to Lewis
town of what was suspected as a triple
murder. The widows shack had been
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1936-02-29
Crime Did Not Pay BB TsRe P Fss Da8 gsda Mes ANA
Enforced Their Own Just Laws Numerous Hangng the Result Of
Murders and Cattle Rsng IeWoWn Doctor Solved Pu Murder

burned and her body and those of her
Two children were found in the ashes.
Immediately DR.. Attix, acting as cor
oner, and the sheriff started out. Snow
was still deep on the ground They
were three days reaching the site OF
the homestead shack. The second night
they stopped at Red Shocks cabin
where they we're fed, DR.. Attix recalls.
with bareback and sour beans. Shocks
appeared very much shocked by news
Of the tragedy. He said he had heard
nothing Of 1t and he volunteered 70 ac-
company the officers. AS he was getting
ready DR.. Attix noticed, without giving
much thought to the matter, that both
overShoes which Red put on were for
the left foot. The men found the usual
curious crowd gathered about the ashes
OF the shack, celebrating whatever evil
dence there might have been, and DR..
Attix concluded though reluctantly,
that the tragedy must be reported as
accidental death. Then, out beyond the
circle of trampled snow, he noted foot
tracks leading toward Red SnOolEs'
cabin. The man who had made those
tracks wore overShoes, both for the left
foot. The officers followed the teIItaIe
tracks to the cabin where they began
careful search They found an I'M
washed shirt spotted with blood. Also,
caught in button, a strand Of long,
UAkItdU ud1I. tLSQ CAlOOhS WAS 8fIGSLGQ
on murder charges and taken TO Lewis
town Persistently he denied his guilt
but on his face, under a weeks growth
of whiskers, were long scratches, un-
questionably made by finger nails. His
stammered explanation of those marks
was too lame to be accepted as the
truth. They told the pitiful story of
woman's frantic struggle. Red Shocks,
who for years had gone his evil, tri-
u1nphant way, challenging justice, was
tried, convicted of murder and sem
fenced to be hanged.
There was time in the early days Of
the west when the strength and cour-
age Of few men we're pitted against
the road agents ruthless law-when
the destiny of Montana hung In the
balance. It was a grim duel of right
versus might, Of justice against law
lessness, with cruel death melted out
to those few who dared challenge the
laWleSs. But, because X Beidler, Refs
Anderson, Granville Stuart and other
brave pioneers did take that dare, there
are rows Of graves on the hill overlook
ing Virginia City, marked with wooden
slabs bearing the grim inscription:
Hanged Jan. IA, ga" And all over
the plains Of Montana are other un-
marked, unsupported graves. contain
ing what is left of men who couldn't
be convinced that crime never pays
until they were taught by the Vigilantes
who had at heart the welfare Of the
west they loved.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1936-02-29

After several attempts to start had been
made Ranchero broke badly"
Excitement was intensified when the
famous quartet was given the signal to
go" The customers rose as a solid
body of humanity. The horses were
feet playing like sharp staccato notes
on the surface of the track. When he
passed the wire Ranchero ran clear
around the lower turn almost to the
quarter pole, passing Carrie Bell at the
first quarter In 35 seconds.
woodruff, Carrie Bel and Ranchero
Tapped, keeping this position to the
half in Ill. Around the upper turn
the horses were close together Carrie
chero'S slLlzy for 100 yards. The three
quarter was reached In 1850, Ranchero
and Bell still even, Jeffrys behind Ran
chero, and Holly behind Woodruff. The
drivers here drew their whips and
urged their horses to the utmost speed,
While Raymond behind Carrie Bell
urged her only with the voice.
at the finish, Ranchero was first;
Woodruff second, Carrie Bell third, all
Tapped, Velox just inside the distance.
Time 1924, the best ever made In the
territory"
That was the first heat. Carrie Bells
performance was remarkable, was the
after comment, as she trotted the heat
without a skip or a break. It was the
general opinion of the public that she
should have been awarded the heat,
with both Of the other leading horses
breaking badly but were not set back
according to trotting rules then In
vogue The mutueis paid SIS.
There was but little pool selling on
the second heat, Ranchero being the
favortte at large odds. A good start WAS
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1936-02-29
By 'eMON TANA LOU GRILL

BY MON TANA LOU" GRILL
Among the purses hung up In
Butte in mid-August, 1886, was a
$1,000 horse racing free-fOr-an. Sam
Scott entered RancherO, who, up to
that time, made the best time ever
recorded between the Mississippi river
and the Pacific coast" A Butte spe-
cial dispatch to the Helena Independ-
ent said:
There was a great public interest
in the free-for-all 81 900 purse. It was
great turf event, drawing an i'm
mense crowd today. The race proved
to be more than equal to expectations
being the best ever trotted anywhere
in the west"
Several fast horses were entered. The
first to make her appearance on the
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1936-02-29

track was r ay-
mond's Carrie Bell,
Shortly afterward
came Holly's Wood
nut. Ranchero cam
tered out on the
track, and was fol-
lowed by Velox of
Salt Lake. THE
pools sold a little
more than even in
favor of Ranchero
against the field.
Ranchero drew the
pole, Velox second,
Carrie Bell third,
WO admit f111fcffYa
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1936-02-29
States Bonded Debt

Montana's bonded debt is $12,1 ,924.
according to a report by State Auditor
John j. Holmes During January the
state redeemed $458,O00 in bonds IN
bonds and $171 900 IN state funding
bonds. In January the state also sold
100000 in insane asylum construction
bonds.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1936-02-29
Enduring as the Mountains
HELENA. MONTANA

For every 500 the Montana Life is obligated to pay
it has assets Of $1,000
The largest item liabilities is the policies
which, under the strict Montana insurance law, must
be kept deposit with the State. 1t win be observed
the certificate Of the State Insurance Commissioner
the Montana Lifes total deposit with the State is
s11 1851 1885, or more than and one-hah million
dollars in excess of the required by law.
Not single bond listed asset in this statement
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1936-02-29

The voluntary reserve for future
emergencies plus capital stock and
unassigned surplus constitutes
16.74% Of the liability itena This
s2,l51, 654.62 is additional prsectton
to policyholders. over and above the
reserves required by law.
Operations Of the Montana Life
for 1885 resulted in an increase Of
Insurance tn force, an increase in
new paid business, a higher aver
age interest rate and more income
saved than in 1884. The years OPP
erations showed fewer death losses
than were to be expected. fewer
policies lapsing and decrease in
policy loans and notes given to pay
premiums.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1936-02-29
TN SOLD
1t 0IuDays works

Just do what hospitals do, and the
doctors insist on. Use a good liquid
laxative, and aid Nature to restore
clocklike regularity without strain or
I'D effect.
A liquid can always be taken in
gradually reduced doses. Reduced
dosage is the real Secref Of relief from
constipation.
Ask doctor about this. Ask your
druggist how very popular DIR. Cald-
Wells Syrup Pepsin has become II
gives the right kind of help, and right
amount of help. Taking a little less
each time, gives the bowels chance
TO act OF their own accord, until they
are moving regularly and thoroughly
without any help at all.
DIR. Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsin con-
tains SIENNA and c.lscara-both natural
lmxaaives thai form no habit. The &C.
eion IL gentle. but sure II will relieve
any alsimsgAshneas or bilious condition
dms 20 constipation without upset.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1936-02-29

IS III uclhult. 1Ilc lew SAtAtAh AoouCo
In default which the Company owns
were charged off.
The market value Of bonds owned
by the Montana Life, December 81
1885, substantially exceeded the
book value at which they are car
RED In this statement.
Seventy-eight percent Of the rail
and utility bonds listed In the as
sets are in the A class: n percent
are in the B class, while one issue
representing only percent Of the
total is rated CCC. This Is the low
est rating Of any bonds held by the
Montana Life. Thirty three percent
Of the bonds are rated In the AAA
class. It is not possible to obtain
ratings on all municipal, state and
school bonds, but all those owned
by the Montana Life are of the
highest grade, evidenced By the fact
they are selling over the book value
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1936-02-29

No Mortgage loan Is made in excess Of so percent
OF the conservatvey appraised value Residence loans
are confined to modern utodate homes in desirable
residential districts the amortzed basis under which
the loan paid off In fixed period by regular monthly
payments. Loans confined to improved property
whether rural or urban.
Real estate values in this statement the
sentative market value under existing conditions All
real estate sold In 1885 sold at profit s book
value.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1936-02-29
STATE OF MONTANA
Insurance
Department

/, JOHN J. HOLMES, State
Auditor and Commissioner Of
Insurance., DO HEREBY GER
THY, that the Montana Life
Insurance Company Of Hell
ena. Montana, had ON deposit
with EhAs Department, ON
Dec. 81, 1898, securities for the
benefit Of all pOiicyhOlders as
reauared by law, In the amount
Of 81, 861, 1885.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I
have hereune0 set my hand
and affixed nay official seal At
fhe STATE CAPITOL In this
CITY Of Helena, this 18th day
of Janaary, 1886.
John ]. HOLMES
STATE AUDITOR
and Commissioner Of Insurance
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-29
DOUGLAS GIRLS TO TAKE

BUSINESS COURSE, SEATTLE Miss Mary Pearce and Miss Jes- sic Fraser are planning to leave next
 Monday on the Alaska for Seattle to enter business college
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-29
PAROCHIAL SCHOOL
 ELECTS OFFICERS

Officers have been elected to head the High School Student Body at St. Anns School. Charles Troy has been chosen president; Caro- line McAlister, secretary; and Charles Wahto, treasurer. A meet ing will be held tomorrow during which the student body will adopt a constitution and by-laws.
 In the grade school division of St Anns School the following boys were elected officers of the schools fire and safety department: Dan Krusl. fire chief; Robert Thibo- deau, assistant fire chief; Teddy Smith, Billy Geddes and John Doo- gan, fire captains.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-29
ij nail al Sims Dies at Daughters Home
 of Attack. of Heart
(Continued rom Page Cne)

ican vessels of corresponding type.
 The reports multiplied when MT. Sims went to Petrograd. For many months they were dumped tt the rate of two or three Gay on tne indignant navy officials at Wash { ington In three years sims sent in more reports than all the other European naval attaches combined. His correspondence filled 22 letter press books, containing '000 pages.
 Inlportdnt Document
 In 1901 Sims submitted repor' on the faulty construction of Amer ican battleships, which later was recognized as one of the most inn portant documents in the history of the navy Its receipt was not ac- knowledged and for three years it was lost. It was ultimately discov- cred in the desk of bureau chief and almost consumed by cock reaches. Most of his other reports were consigned to the flames.
 Accused of insubordination, and more than once barely escaping a court martial Sims next decided to take his case to a higher power. He wrote to Theodore Roosevelt, then Assistant Secretary of the Navy, and suggested that the fleet be or dered out for target practice. Much to the surprise of all who knew of Sims epistolary campaign, the en- tire Atlantic fleet was sent out on an appointed day to try it's hand at sinking a condemned sailing ship At little more than half a mile from the target, the vessels began blazing away, but after firing thousands of projectiles. the old wind jammer remained intact. She had two holes in her sails.
 RoOseUeH Acts
 Yet even this demonstration fail ed to move the Navy Department to action. Several years passed, and in the meantime Roosevelt had been sent to the White House. Sims had never ceased to write scathing re- ports, but when they went unan- swered he determined to ignore and even defy navy regulations to an extent never before thought of by a subordinate officer. His plan was to appeal directly to President Roosevelt through the United States mails.
 It was historical coinmunica-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-29

court martial proceedings The Sen ate, too, which had started an in- yestiation with an idea of refutins the S4ms charges. soon realized that they rested on firm founda-
 ton and accordingly abandoned its attempt to sift the case.
 The modern American Navy is said to date from the first Reuter-
 dahl article. Many of the old ships
 were rebuilt, and none of their de- fects was incorporated in new con struction.s
 Sims was appointed President o1 the War College early in 1917, but on the outbreak of the World War he was given command of all Amer ican destroyers operating from Brit ish bases. He was designated later by Congress to command larger fleet and authorized to assume the rank of Vice-Admiral. In June o1 the same year he was given the ti- ltle of Commander. United States Naval Forces operating in European waters, with additional duties as naval attache in London. He was promoted to the rank of Admiral and throughout the war remained Commander of the American fleets in the active war zone. He returned to the United States in 1919 anc
 resumed his place as President o. the War College, which restored him to his former rank of Real Admiral.
 Sims was immensely popular 1T England, and when he left, the British gave him a demonstration such as they never before had giver
 a foreign naval officer.
 Loses Poputarpry
 1 Returning to America. Sims lost much of his popularity when he
 submitted a report to the Senate Naval Affairs Committee alleging grave errors on the part of the Ad- ministration and the Naval Board in the management of naval opera tions during the war
 He caused another wave of pro-
 test, both public and military, wher he declined to accept Distinguish i ed Service Medal in 1919, because
 as he said, the medal had beer
 conferred upon those who were not
 deserving of the distinction, anc
 had been denied many others who were entitled to it. Although he was recommended by Secretary Daniels for the life rank :; of Admiral. the honor never was lconferred upon him because of the naval report and also in view of his
 many precedent -defying speeches
 and he retired from the Navy 1T October, 1922, upon reaching the ,age limit of 64 He had spent 4
 years in the active service--24 years lat sea and IS on land
 Admiral Sims was an American
 by adoption as he was born in Port
 Hope, Ontario, Canada, October IS
 1858. His father, a civil engineer
 whose family had been established
 in Pennsylvania for nearly 200 years
 went to Canada to construct certain
 harbor improvements, and while tl,o~a wat ox,A x,no ~,.; uxl n FSo m <l;o |,
 girl of Port Hope. William S. Sims
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-29

was born there and was not taken to the Pennsylvania home of his father until he was nearly 10 years of age. gasr yasl.a regs M TUB
 } In 1905 Admiral Sims married Anna Hitchcock, daughter of Ethan Allen Hitchcock, one time Secre- tary of the Interior Five children were born to them--three boys and two girls. iptsc c sss
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-29
COUNCIL MEETING

The regular monthly meeting of the Douglas City Council is sched- uled for Wednesday evening. Sev- eral important matters are sched- uled to come up and full attend ance is expected.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-29
ARE RETURNING HERE FROM HONEYMOON TRIP

MT. and Mrs. Charles E. Hooker are passengers aboard the Motor ship Northland returning to their home in Juneau after a honeymoon trip in the States lasting during the past several months.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-29
ESTEBETH FREIGHT

The M. s. Estebeth sails Thurs day evening at six All freight must be on the dock by WEDNES- DAY NOON as we may not be able to load any freight on Thursday.
 adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-29

layed payment after the due date will be added.
 So far, taxes have been coming in fine according to City Clerk Felix Gray. Out of approximately $7,000 due, about $4,500 has come in; S2,500 yet to be paid.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-29
DISCOUNT DATE FOR
 TAX PAYMENTS EXPIRES
 ON TOMORROW NIGHT

After tomorrow night the five percent discount allowed for pay ment of property taxes goes off and thereafter a penalty for de-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-29
BLOOD TESTS
 FOR DRIVERS

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal. - Blood tests for motorists accused of drum ken driving are urged by the Cali fornia Safety Council as the only conclusive evidence.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-29
DOUGLAS NEWS ,
ATTENDANCE OF PUPILS

-''-s GOVT SCHCCL DOUBLED
 Attendance at the Government school in Douglas to date has dou- bled over the enrolment recorded at the beginning of the term ac- cording to Mrs. Rose Davis, teach CT The school opened With l2 pu- piis and starting this week the at tendance reached 22, which is about what is expected for the remainder of the year. Ma4
 Special effort is being directed toward the elimination of absence and tardiness by the pupils for this term and excellent results are no- ticeable so far
 The pupils are divided into the four regular grades and two pri- mary grades.
Evening star., 1936-07-16

spotted
he IS of to his people.
will
profess complete ignorance Of his activities.
The japanese became somewhat involved in the Thompson
unwritten international law.
circulation
American counter-irtant They
with suspicious that institutions
School and ST. LukeS Hospital haborng inimated
the japanese taking the
The department has will
One thing about that rarely
ronne trenches did know the
Nobody will i
highest authority they knew.
1861
Evening star., 1936-07-16

apologize oveDaousness police
pictures or of Japanese was riding
would
would probably
would have taken considerable time.
All nations engaged in peace-tme espionage
Japanese spies Japan only suspect them
ing to find everything they through their
But their precautions against American disguised
on steamer through the Inland
oaphy Many American tourists defy the ban the
point na e japanese 90 not want such taken and is their
country.
But you buy japanese vessels clip them
ships display
walls detailed charts of the
Will interested
will
red traffic lights tell
would m would helpful real
pretty Japanese fishing village perched on the side of cliff
Few American Naval attaches invited
and they their jealousy
anything startling
visiting ships
when
that would be of
In the United States almost anybody aboard
There feet rule which inspections
would receive the courtesy inspection
national
visitor
Ngasak the last port before leaving Japan for China the tourist
receive the shock that when
uniform walked aboard the tied
called me by name mentioned my newspaper and taking his
suggestions could make about adding the enjoyment
visitors to Japan They were all polite and rather atering
but felt like caught with the goods all the
Evening star., 1936-07-16
TUGS PART SHIPS
LOCKED BY CRASH
Freighter's Prov Cut With
Torches After 200 Are
Taken From Bay Steamer.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BALTIMORE, July 16.-Tugs today
freed the freighter Golden Harvest
from the Chesapeake Bay steamer
State of Virginia, rammed amidships
while some 200 passengers on a con-
vention cruise watched floor show.
The Steel-laden freighter was towed
into dock here. The steamer remained
for the time in shallow water off
Seven-foot Knoll, where the collision
occurred Tuesday night.
The passengers, including Gov.
Harry w. Nice and other State officials
attending the convention Of the Auto
mobile Trade Association of Maryland,
were brought ashore early yesterday
No one was injured.
The workmen had to cut a gaping
hole in the prov of the Golden Harvest
to free it from the steamer. Its prov
nosed 10 feet into the State of Vir-
ginia's side.
Meanwhile, pending their appear
ance before Federal board investi-
eating the crash, officers and crew
members aboard both ships refused
to discuss the collision. Companies
operating the vessels also we're con-
Quoting an investigation.
At the time of the collision most
of the convention party Of the Auto
mobile Trades Association of Maryland
was gathered in the salon of the bay
steamer State of Virginia, witnessing
a floor show by entertainers taken
aboard at Annapolis.
The passengers generally asserted
their first indication of trouble was
the frantic sound of whistles imme-
diately preceding the impact.
The crash buckled the plates and
rails of the steamer. Lights fickered
and went out. Oil from broken pipes
showered some of the passengers.
The impact threw the passengers
Evening star., 1936-07-16

would because he did not
risk involving himself In European war
while he tied with the African campaign
fact different stories
he Austro- subtle to the
AngoFrench military stat agreement whereby the general
plan crush Germany IN eOeW OF HeW
uar. is to Britain and sanctions
continental dcao the only men
price,
soaed move IS
Germany and Austria ike piece
the Auso
population With Austria
protesting the middle will certainly
be
governments providing
international incident out of
you py ship home quietly and let 1t go at that
incident Hteelino bWeen the people OF
deliberately intends to stir
up war teper the out OF the
country course people inOd prose-
cute in beneficial disciplinary
expected.
notable naval recently de-
veoped instances real missing The truth Is
Evening star., 1936-07-16
Paramount Change Announced.

NEW YORK. July 16 CP).-Directors
of Paramount Pictures, Inc. have
formally terminated the contract be-
tween the corporation and John E.
Otterson, former president of the COM
pany.
Barney Balaban, president, an
nounced that Russell Holman had been
appointed director Of all production
activities in the East under Adolph
zukor, chairman of the board.