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would tax the skill of the heaviest fic-
ton authors
In the evening, Justice Tombs, acting
as coroner, impaneled a Jury to sit ia
inquest over the bodies of the three
men. After due elaboration the Jury
returned verdict on the death OF
"Rattlesnake Jake" and Charles Fallon
to the effect THAT they came to their
death from wounds inflicted by guns
and pistols discharged by citizens In
self defense" In the case of BENJAMIN
Smith, the jury found that he came to
his death from gunShot wound caused
by a Winchester rifle in the hands of
desperate, in the streets of Lewis
town.
The jurymen were as follows: w. H
SimonS, William Kemp, O. E. Richards
D. A. Meagher, j. B. Sullenger, E.
DeFrate.
Nine bullet holes were found in the
body Of Owens and five in that of
Charles Fallon, while Smith was shot
but once.
Saturday morning the bodies of the
outlaws were furnished with wooden
overcoats ready for burial, but before
planting them they were photographed
as souvenir of a "red letter day" in
the history of Lewistown.
The question viii naturally arise in
DAAC AAA4AAo Va A4AdAAJs W4ldb WdS Jl1C OD~
ject of these men in thus inviting their
doom? What could they possibly gain
by getting into a fracaS of this kind?
There was no evidence to show that
they were after money; plumber was
not their object. What could it be?
Those who have watched their actions
here have come to the conclusion that
their only object was Gloryi-the glory
that Is supposed to attach to deeds of
daring. They wished to terrorize the
whole town and when they had COM
pletely cowed the peaceful residents,
ride off to a safe retreat and gloat
over their exploits as they saw them
pictured in the illustrated press that
panders to the tastes of the vicious and
depraved. But they stumbled on a
people who wouldn't intimidate worth
a cent. They found to their cost that
they had to deal with men who didn't
paralyze with fear at the sight of a
brace Of six shooters in the hands of
the long-haired cut-throats. So their
little programme was upset; from be-
ing the aggreSSors they were forced to
assume the defensive, and realizing the
situation into which they had placed
themselves, they fought with bravery
that was simply grand. Think of the
grit Of Fallon, who, after being shot
through the body, and in the first inn
pulse, caused by his agony, riding off
400 yards then turning and seeing his
companion still in danger, returning
to his assistance and to certain death:
and only dropping his rifle after four
more bullets had ploughed their merci-
less way through his body. Meanwhile
Owens stood his ground like a tiger at
bay, with eight Gaping wounds In his
body, giving up the fight as he gave
up the ghost when the ninth ball
through his head. We have no
wish to laIfd or panegyrize the bravery
Of these men, but simply recording the
facts TO show their desperate character.
They merit no sympathy whatever, but
richly deserved the fate that overlook
them. The only safe way to deal with
such characters is to stamp them out
Of existence with as little mercy as
would be shown to the reptile whose
name one of them adopted.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-05-28

Bringing to an even half million
dollars the profits turned over to
the state treasury so far this year,
the Montana state liquor control
board voted a 100000 profit iivi-
dend for the month of May. Board
members pointed out the dividend
was at the regular rate for each
month Of the current calendar
year, five such transfers have been
made so far.
I'VE feel our profits are holding uu
nicely considering the general business
conditions" a statement issued by the
members Of the board said
Liquor profits actually are down less
than 2 percent, while gross sales have
dropped between 20 and IS percent.
This indicates we have cut operating
costs as much as possible and at the
same time are returning a profit to
the state"
Members Of the board-Chairma ].
A. Putnam of Hardin, r. Dale Woods
of Hobson and Ben Moulton of Grass
Range-pointed out the half million
dollar profit returned to the state does
not include other types of revenue pro-
duced by the liquor commission.
The last regular financial report of
L. M. A. Wass, administrator of the
liquor system, showed total liquor rev.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-05-28

enue for the year was more than $780,
600, while the beer department brought
in $325,0O0 additional, bringing the
total income through the month Of
April to $1,115 600
The 50-cent-a-gallon excise tax on
liquor resulted in $129, 900 of the in
come, while liquor licenses returned
$271 800 to the state. Beer licenses
amounted to s276,9O0 and beer taxes
derived $57, 300.
Members of the liquor board COM
pleted their meeting a few days ago.
They said only routine business was
considered in addition to the declar-
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that he would be perfectly satisfied If
he could kill that - - -
Of halfbreed, meaning John Doane,
(who had said nothing to him. When
Jake stepped out of the saloon, Doane
was standing in the door of T. G. Power
g. Bros. store. Jake stepped up to him
and whipping out his gun began firing,
while Doane, at the same time, threw
up a small 80 calibre revolver and
fired, hitting Jake In the forefinger of
the left hand, (the hand he held his
gun in). He then took his revolver in
his right hand and fired again into
the store at Doane. BY this time the
scramble Tor guns was general and
shooting began in earnest. Fallon was
on his horse in the act of discharging
his Winchester at anyone within range
when he was shot through the abdo-
men, causing him to fall forward on
the horn of the saddle, and wheeling
his horse started on a run up the street
from the creek distance Of about 400
the rear of Ed Clark's photograph
tent, where his pal had retreated to |
from Powers store, and kneeling Shoot !
ing at anyone in sight. Fallon dis
mounted, dropped on his knees. and |
taking deliberate aim with his rifle |
at young man by the name of Ben
Smith, who, with several others, was
a W gu OI1 Va Tile way VI
bullets that were whizzing in all direc- /
tons, fired, the ball striking Smith In
the left cheek, coursing upward and
lodging in the brain, caused instant
death.
BY this time citizens from behind
saloons, barns and Crowley & Kemp's
icehouse were pouring q destructive
fire into the doomed pair, who as long
as they were able to pull trigger,
kept returning shot for shot.
Owens was the first to fan while
Fallon bit the dust few seconds later,
when the firing ceased and the bodies
were taken care of-the desperadoes
being removed to Powers old store
room while the body Of the unfortunate
Smith was cared for by the jackson
brothers. in whose employ he was.
To picture the intense excitement
during the fight, the many narrow
escapes from bullets flying Ia all direc-
lions, the wild scrambies Tor guns, and
last, but by no means least, the stoicaI
Indifference Of those two desperadoes
10 their fate, exhibiting q bravery and
endurance worthy Of better cause,
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Levvstown Is Setting Stage to "Shoot Up" Town
July A, Re-Enactng End of Judith Basin Bad Men

W EWISTOWN is making gala
preparations 10 revert TO the wild
west of "a years ago on July 4,
when two of the most finished
actors of the community win
enact the roles of "RattIesnake Jake"
Owen and Charles FaIlOn and shoot
up the town, only TO meet an ig-
nOminiOus stage death at the hands
Of an enraged pOpulace sick and tired
of gunfighting bad men. Arrangements
for the thrilling spectacle are going
forward under the direction Of Joe
Montgomery, chairman of the general
committee. 1t will be filled with run
ing horses, shouting men, popping six
shooters and the crack Of rifle shots,
an echo of the old west which many
years ago faded from the Judith basin
country over the far peaks of the
SnOWies, the Judith range and the
North and South MOccasins to make
way for the effete civilization which
ACCOMPANIES the intensive development
of an agricultural region.
July 4, 1884, was the most exciting
as well as the most tragic day that
Lewistown history records. A descrip-
ton of the gun battle which took
place in the street upon that date was
published in the 49th issue Of what
is now The Fergus County Argus which
at that time, was published at Maiden
fight was written by the late John r.
VrOomaI, for many years after editor
and publisher Of the Argus and one
of Montanas leading early-day news
paper men. The paper in 1884 was
published by the firm Of Fell & Vroo- |
man.
The story as written by Mr. Vroo-
man and which appeared in the Argus
on Thursday, July 10, 1884, is repro /
duced herewith, including the head /
under which 1t appeared, the subheadS 1
included and the editorial comment |
of the writer who is referred to as
Vulcan" it having been customary for /
many writer's of that day to present |
their material under nom de plumes. |
The man, John Doane," referred to /
in the story is John Doney of the Fort (
Belknap Indian reservation, who is still /
active although in the neighborhood
of 80 years of age. The story as printed !
by the Argus six days after the affair,
follows:
PERFORATED THEM!
The Way The Citizens of LewistOwn |
Celebrated On the
Fourth
Two Desperate Characters Attempt
To Hold Up The
Town
Charles Owens and Charles Fallon
Will Steal No More
Horses
A lively Fourth that will go into His
tory as the first in LeWiStOWn, and
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ing Of the dividend. They held NUM-
Der Of conferences. including one re-
garding enforcement matters. Several
delegations appeared TO discuss phases
Of the states liquor administration.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-05-28
LIQUOR PROFITS
AT HALF MILLION
STATE BOARD DECLARES 500 600
DIVIDEND FOR MONTH
OF MAY

Is Fifth Contribution to Treasury
Since First Of Year; Sales Drop But
Cut in Operating Costs Keeps Mar
gin Of Profit at High Mark.
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HELENA-The state hal

HELENA-The state had q net in
come for April Of $2,359 ,95953, State
Treasurer Ray N. Shannon has re-
ported. Gross income and refunds for
the month amounted to $2,431 ,073.77,
with the liquor control department con-
tributing most heavily of any single
source. Its income for the state was
$3.50, 8S9.
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no TAKE THE TOWN

A few minutes later they drove I'D
saloon where they took three drinks
apiece, Jake remarking while there
that he would be perfectly satisfied if
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CHTNOOK-A special cachet of al

CHINOOK-A special cachet of air
mail picked up here during Airmail
week was designed by Vernon Fredlund.
Against background of hills surround
south Of Chinook, it depicted an In
dian astride q horse, waving salute
to an airliner as it swept across the
sky.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-05-28
BLOODY DAYS WORK

vet, from the conflicting stories, the
details Of the fight and killing were
hard to secure, no two eye witnesses
giving the same account, and only by
a careful inspection Of the grounds are
we enabled to give our readers a good
idea of the affray
From the following account Of the
shooting and the cause that lead to it,
as described by our correspondent,
Vulcan" who was on the ground with
in q few minutes after the desperadoes
had given up the ghost, being thus
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-05-28

or cream stations found to be not cool
ing and holding their cream in the
proper manner.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-05-28

PLAINS Establishment Of a state
institution for the treatment Of persons
suffering from infantile paralysis was
recommended in a resolution passed at
a Joint meeting of the Plains and
Thompson Falls Women's clubs here
Camas Hot Springs, in western Mon
tana, was recommended as the site of
the proposed sanitarium.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-05-28
THEY TACKLED WRONG TOWN

Last Saturday morning the very air
was burthened with rumors of a des-
perate battle between two desperadoeS
and the citizens of Lewistown, on the
evening Of the Fourth. The first in
formation that reached Maiden was
that two horse thieves had been run
down and shot. Other conflicting
stories were soon in circulation, max
ing it impossible to form any definite
conclusion as to what had occurred.
In order to furnish our readers with
the facts as well as a complete, I'M
exaggerated statement of the occur
renee, we secured a conveyance and
drove to the scene of action.
At Lewistown we found the various
business men pursuing their several
vacations, showing by neither action or
word that a few hours before they had
participated in a bloody affray that
is destined to prove one of the most
interesting historical events that ever
did or will occur on Big Spring creek,
and but for the seemingly Intervention
of Providence, would have proven the
last day to number of the influential
citizens of that place.
A few leading questions brought out
q general statement and we were soon
irY possession of the cause and result
of the
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-05-28

HELENA-The dairy division of the
state department of agriculture has is
sued q warning to creameries and
cream stations of the state that cream
being held for churning purposes
should be given the proper care, as
outlined in regulations promulgated by
the department B. F. ThraillSill, chief
of the dairy division, said orders would
be issued for the closing of creameries
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-05-28

A lively Fourth that will go into His
tory as the first in LewistOwn. and
the most thrilling in the United
States in 1884.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-05-28

BUTTE-Notice was served on relief
workers by the county welfare depart
ment that anyone campaigning for Of
flee is not eligible for relief. The order
of the Silver Bow county department Of
public welfare is signed by Emmett
OBrien, Thomas Merkle and Dan d.
Sullivan, members of the board.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-05-28

LEWISTOWN-Robert Macl1ie, chair
man Of the stampede committee, asks
that all old timers in central Montana
who we're In Lewistown July 4, 1884,
during the shooting Of Rattlesnake
Jake and his outlaw partner. drop q
card IN care Of the stampede commit
tee or the Central Montana Chamber
Of Commerce.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-05-28

GREAT FALLS-Steve Richards Of
Lewistown was first and Bob K. Mans
field of Great Falls second in council
wide Boy Scout safety contest Other
contestants who won honorable men
ton were John Kemp of Lewistown,
Harry Parmelee and Keith Elmer Of
Waller, and Bill Paulson Of Havre.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-05-28

They'll be q little small
for this year but there should be some
sport as the result of the planting near
here recently of 100000 eastern brook
trout. The fingerlings we're reared In
the state hatchery at Somers and
planted under supervision Of Chair
ton.
CHOTEAU-Adiss Natalie McDermott
of the bartholomew community Is
one of the All club members who viii
represent Montana at the national
camp IN washington, d. O., June 10 to
%. Hiss McDermott is q freshman at
Montana State college, is In her sew
enth year IN club work and has COM
pleted nine projects valued at &3o625,
Including dairy potato, clothing ana
food preparation.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-05-28
Treasure State
News in Brief

KALISPELL-The board Of directors
of the Flathead Power Co, has de-
cided to use copper wire in the con-
struction Of the $144,OOO REA project.
TOWNSEND-Four cows were killed
on state highway No. 10 in two ac-
cidents caused by poor vision IN blind
ing rain.
Evening star., 1938-05-15
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.
(0Ontirned

BANK AND BUSINESS REF
ERENCES REQUIRED FROM
= EVERY ADVERTISER SEEK
ING CAPITAL THROUGH
ADVERTISEMENTS IN THE
STAR UNDER BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITIES.
Advertisers in the Business OPP
portunities columns of The Star
seeking capital must furnish
one bank and two business ref
erences. Announcements must
also pass The Stars general
rules of acceptability, which are
framed to exclude all mislead-
ing. questionable or otherwise
Objectionable statements. While
The Star does everything within
its power to safeguard readers
against the fraudulent, inde-
pendent investigation should be
made before definite closing OF
negotiations.
In order that sufficient time
may be allowed for investiga-
tion. such advertisements for
The Sunday Star cannot be ac-
cepted later than IL pm.
Thursday.
Evening star., 1938-05-15

BEER TAVERN. RESTAURANT.
Main blvd, populated suburban section;
net income over S4O0 per mo-; S12 net
rent; living quarters: beautifully equipped:
give away; only $4,000 full price. Box
bdE aSrds SHs sagh %s sos
be doubled with personal attention; $500:
CAPITAL 1d5s I AADyyygTNo 4, = q d FINANCE INA. CO.,
HOME AND BUSINESS.
Bakery delicatessen.. barber, beauty or
tailor shop. notions. ETC.: excellent loca-
ton. House. g rooms. 3 porcheS. 2 baths.
garage rst commercial aI. zone; ga can build
sacrifice price Of $3.50.
217 Kennedy st. NV.
See + t, Then See NJ. Waple.
1924 14th st. NV. District 3346.
$275-ROOMING HOUSE. rms: terms.
S35O-Rooming house. heat free: bargain.
$$aaeGoo-Rooming oRooIag house, / rooms: central.
$40: hear G. w. University: terms.
Rooming house. 13 rooms. 3 baths; E. Cap.
St: real bargain.
S650-Cafeteria. corner: real bargain.
$550-Sandwich shop: good terms:
$35a0oMoc9nfsct.: 2 rooms; rent S25;
~ ner; real bargain terms
81 l,000-Grocery; corner: room.
$2.300-Grocery. 9 rms. rent. $65.
S2b0-Barber shop. 3 chairs.
Cas- accessories: 5 pumps. rooms: cheap
cGRTs tdei s.5ssP sss ST. Eesf NV s.rRs Natl s14o
eAzI JRvss e. AMP prsms, sns .:gva.
Room 15aisss'''''a 5is.' ''0Isodss isos & IT. 81. NV. I.
Evening star., 1938-05-15
RIB. -dinette set: new condition;
SQnahle Call Atlantic olRE

BATH OUTFIT-3-piece set S34.9O up:
includes new toilet outfit with new white
seat; new layatory with new fittings; good
ton in the city of both new and used
sinks pipe and fittings at low prices
HECHINGER CO ESTORESL4
Evening star., 1938-05-15

WE HAVE A BUILDING with large parking
lot available for lease June /. for first
class restaurant hot shoppe or general
store. Location shopping center Of Colonial
Village (1,O00 apts). Wilson blvd Airing
ton, Va. The fastest growing community
adjacent to Washington. For further in
formation. please call Mr.. Krogmann, Wal
Evening star., 1938-05-15
SITUATIONS WOMEN.
(Continued.)

PRACTICAL NURSE wants position with
car. take full charge, $lOO month; can
understanding: also qualified to manage
apt. house: excel. ref Col. 9328.
PRACTICAL nurse companion, light house.
h9d sy
PRACTICAL NURSE - Widow. unlncum-
bered; adults only: ref. Decatur O943-J.
REGISTERED NURSE desires the care Of .
child. Phone Columbia $3.50. 10
dy IS sas sef Psehe dfiss' fns
SEcRETARY-sT Y-sTENcGRAPHEP, IL years
experience: also dictaphone operator. with
general office experience. Box 299-X. STAR
sTENOGRAPHER "a college graduate.
experienced; references; also typing at
home. Greenwood 1555-W.
STENOGRAPHER-TY young. expert
eased' eoss will accept SIS to start. COLUMBIA
STENOGRAPHIc WORK, high grade; eve
nings; have typewriter. Lincoln 296a-J.
after pm.
STENOGRAPHER and typist, general once
experience wants full or part time work.
Local references. Lincoln 7031-W. IT,
TYPIsT-sTENoGRAPHER-4 yrs. local
sdss' si4s.' n'Eh S'h00i sfa0ua'e' c'eVe'sn0
TYPIsT, expert. to do work at home. ad-
dressing envelopes. etc; neat work; reas.
rates. Box 409-V. Star.
TYPIST-Experienced slight knowledge Of
bookkeeping. graduate comptometer oper..
filing. Atlantic 3993-W.
WOMAN. white, days work as seamstress.
Adams 64S2.
WOMAN. educated. wants any kind eve
ming work; excellent references; give full
particulars. Box 23SX. Star.
WOMAN refined. wishes position as COM
panion to elderly semi-invalid: practical
nursing experience: refs. Box 1857. Star
WOMAN. white. as ladys maid part time
daVS work or practical nurse; city refer
ences. North 6709.
WOMAN. white. aged 30. wants &. h. w.
or laundry. by day or week: So 80 per day
and car fare: city ref Phone Esther. Met
1884. 513 H st. NV.
WOMAN, white, reliable. wants days
cleaning, 4 days week. Emerson 1851.
WOMAN. white settled ghw.. or will
stay with elderly couple. 524 Bird NV
Apt. 5.
WOULD LIKE POSITION in Protestant
motherleSs home in city; Northwest; nc
small children: Box 494-T. Star.
YOUNG GIRL p B. X, comptometer oper-
ator. typist and general office work. experi-
enced, desires work. Clar 462-J 16'
YOUNG LADY. neat. former bank employe
can do typlng and shorthand. wants office
position in any financial institution; re.
liable worker. Met. 4462.
Evening star., 1938-05-15

IMMATURE. generator and motor ex-
change; starter and electric motor repairs.
orators. washing machines Lowest prices.
Harris Armature Co.. 9th and o NV.
BABY CARRIAGE. Lloyd's English type.
fine cond.; was S45; sell Sl2 1890 New.
ton st. ne. North 3734
Evening star., 1938-05-15

HOTEL: Is rooms, baths: rent. heat and
hot water furnished. S135; April income
500: very handsomely furnished sacri-
nee $500: half cash R. NJ De Shs 20.
l123 14th NV National $500
Evening star., 1938-05-15
SITUATIONS MEN r. woMeh

COUPLE. white, butler, chauffeur, care
taker- cook; first-class references. Box
216-X. Star. 15s
COUPLE: colored. first-class, experienced
COOK and chauffeur butler; reference; free
to travel. Adams S666.
COUPLE. young. colored. wife cook. g.h-W-:
man as butler and houseman. Atlantic
1919.
MAN AND WIFE. colored, want janitor's
apt. Call Met. 1855. Call after 4 pm.
MAN AND WIFE colored. want fob house,
man. cook: good ref. Will leave city. CO.
lumbia l14S.
Evening star., 1938-05-15

2314M.
WESTERN COAST TOUR. MAY 25
shsGssh July desire LADY 70
7696-W Sunday
SKYLINE DRIVE OR SHORT TRIPS: NEW
sedan; exp. driver; today or other days;
take 2 or 3. Emerson O3O3.
LEAVING FOR LONG BEACH, CALF,
saa driving; references exchsnsed. Rand.
ATLANTA. GA. LEAVING FRIDAY. MAY
20. 9 pm, return May, 30; room for
gentleman PASSENGER. Adams 497e-W.
54yha 81 Nous ksns.: sAn cy 1s take 19a ~ adn
tact 1871 Ridge I'd. Greenbelt. Nd.
INDIANAPOLIS AUTO RACES FOR DEC
acet1on 1ay ho5 BY San i new car
Rss ps42s 81 IN auEa. dsss Gogs S.I
share expense. Box 3s1-T. Star.
MAN. OWNER OF NEW FORD CAR.
Leaving leaving about June for Canada. return:
DRIVING KANSAS CITY. MAY %. RE-
turn June 10; will take three passengers.
Call Met. 2161. Apt. 2o2. before pm.
WOMAN DRIVING TO WESTERN MON
driver. References Box fix. Star.
PITTSBURGH. MAY 20. RETURN Eve
MR. Mrs. 5s ss Snia Maat '9ass sS Can
RlGHM0ND tS9n fsHs AMP WLAMsBuRG VII hases RE-
Box 29O-X. Star.
COUPLE DRIVING CALENDER. CANADA.
and Msi Matne asaa EO9 EOGm or Phone
Tex; leaving wednesday; share expenses.
Phone GEORGIA 1898.
Evening star., 1938-05-15

MAN to operate established newspaper
route with his own car in Montgomery
County on his. own account. Must live in
the vicinity OF Silver Spring Good earn
lngs: 500 deposit necessary Give busi-
ness experience, age. health and aualifica-