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Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-01-12

accorded equal opportunities to
participate in the economic re-
sources and activities of the Reser-
vation." Mr.. Connolly, by seeking to
demand the sum of $4,000 per acre
for Oil Leases granted to Indians,
would apparently wish to deprive
the Indians of their rights under the
above section. The bids submitted
could have been for S1.00 per acre
with the argument that because
some bids for that amount were ac-
cepted at previous sales, that it was
a fair price. The Council finally, in
an effort to be fair, fixed the price
at $500 per acre.
1t also should be pointed out in
connection with these Oil and Gas
Leases that at a meeting of the Tri-
bal Council on March End, 1899, and
continued unto March 3rd, Mr.. Con-
molly was the only person to vote in
favor of compromising a claim for
$4,000 by accepting $500. This COM
promise was proposed by MIR. Vern
Johnson and Mr. B. v. Hole as set
Element of a claim for $4,000 aris-
ing under an Oil and Gas Lease. The
vote in that instance was to l
| against the compromise. Later, Mr..
johnson was required to pay the
full amount and, in addition, $500
has been collected under similar
cases, $4,000 of which was received
by Mildred Williamson. The Joe
Upham and Doc Upham cases which
are similar to the above are still
pending DOES THIS LOOK LIKE
BRIAN CONNOLLY WAS WORK
ING FOR THE INDIANS?
In Mr.. Connolly's letter, he at
tempted to discredit me, although I
| am not candidate for election to
the Tribal Council. In addition to
the recollection of the members of
the Tribe the kindness and gener-
DUSTY did not only commence upon
his election to the Council, but has
existed for many, many years.
Working as have with the men,
bers of this Council, I have come to
| appreciate their sincerity in all of
their actions. At all times have the
present members worked for the
benefit of the members of their dis
! trict. The people of the Seville Dis
trict are particularly to be congra-
tulated upon the fact that they
chose Wright Hagerty to represent
them. The following are some of
the things the present Council has
done for their people.
|. Protested against proposal to
charge Indians for hospital services.
2. Protested the expenditure of
an unlimited amount of Tribal
funds for fire protection, but did not
protest, however, the expenditure
| of a reasonable amount.
3. Protested the charging of a re-
imbursable item in the sum of SIS
903.02 against the Tribe by the
| Commissioner of Indian Affairs.
4. Protested against the establish
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-01-12
The Low Down
From Hickory Grove

My New Years resolution list
this year, it was as long as ever.
And at the very top is a resolve to
henceforth read no more 2-column
columns on what somebody is gon-
ma do for the farmers. Aud next
GENES a resolution to put deaf ear
on White House gossip picked up
by our quavering Lady Reporters.
And the third term Euessers. I am
tabooing them--complete.
And plump women in Stacks, l
resolve to refrain. if possible. from
wanting to let 60 with both barrels
when one of 'em ripples over the
horizon.
And while We are talking about
ladies. any bride who is in a guam
dry, and does not know what to do
about a 1910 resolution. could con.
slider this-swear off on toudoir
clothes in the breakfast nook. Cleo
patra. she would not have had
much allure nibbling at her break
fast in tin crimpers and a night
shirt. Brides who will follow this
resolve, they will not be stewinR
around next year about who the
dark eyed steno happens to be,
down at the office.
But all in all, 1910, she looks
great. Cactus Jack versus the COP.
that is plenty.
Yours with the lowdown
JOE SIERRA
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-01-12

Washington, D. c.
Mr. Harry Horn, Heart Butte, Mont.
Through Supt, Blackfeet Indian
Agency, Browning, Montana.
My Dear Mr.. Horn:
I have received your letter of No
vember %. Presumably you refer to
a letter dated October 81 which was
signed by me and sent to the men,
bers of the Blackfeet Tribal Bust
ness Council In order that you may
know exactly what this letter said,
I am sending you a mimeographed
copy of it. If you will read the let
ter you will find that is consists of
a statement of facts disclosed by an
auditors report concerning the use
and management of tribal funds by
the Tribal Business Council. In ad-
dition to this statement were GER
tain recommendations and COM
ments which I felt it was my res
possibility to make.
My remarks had nothing to do
with tribal politics, nor did they in
dictate any opinion as to any politi-
cal action which the Blackfeet Tribe
might take. 1t is for the members of
the tribe to decide whom to vote
for.
So far as any question of full
bloods versus mixed-bloods is con-
cerned my only hope is that all fac
tons of the tribe shall be adequate
ly and faithfully represented on the
Tribal Business Council.
I must agree with you that the
present members of the Tribal Bu-
Siness Council have not lacked in
enterprise and initiative The ac-
tons which they have taken in con-
necton with the rehabilitation of the
irrigation project and the settle
ment of families on the project have
been most commendable. With re-
| gard to the tribal payroll my only
thought is that the tribe should re-
ceive full value for its expenditure
of funds.
Sincerely yours,
(Signed) John Collier.
Commissioners.
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-01-12
Nae A. Wil6amsen's Reply to
Brian ceRnalIy's Letter
To My Fellow Tribesmen:


Brian Connolly has seen fit to
condemn and criticize the actions
of myself and other MEMBERS of the
Tribal Council I have always en-
deavored to be fair and above
board in my dealings with my peo-
pie and not to engage in any mud
singing tactics. However, through
necessity, I am forced to reply to
the charges of Mr.. Connolly.
Here are some of the things which
occurred at Council meetings which
have not been brought to the at
tention of the members of the Tribe,
but which in all fairness should be
revealed.
Brian Connolly talked very
strongly against any expenditure of
money by the tribe for meat ra-
tons for the Indians. He also oppos-
ed the action of the Tribal Council
in appropriating $4,000 for the pur-
pose of testing Indian Children's
eyes and purchasing them shoes,
both of which were very necessary
as we all know. AS you recall, last
July 4th, Mr.. Connolly was the ma
nager of the rodeo held in Brown
ing. 1t has been the custom for
years past to divide the receipts of
that occasion equally between the
Indian Encampment Committee and
the Rodeo Committee, because it
| was felt that each were an equal
attraction. However, the money
from the last 4th of July was divid-
ed equally only after Mr.. Connolly
had protested against the division.
Many members of the tribe have
come before the Council seeking
small loans and offering security.
In almost every instance Mr.. Con-
molly has objected to granting these
loans. However, when one adopted
member of the Tribe requested a
loan of $4,000, Mr.. Connolly was
particularly in favor of granting the
loan.
The Council after seeing that the
Tribal Sawmill was not a paying
proposition agreed to discontinue
operations. After much argument
; and consideration, the Council de-
cided to reopen the sawmill on bid.
In the course of the meeting Mr..
Brian Connolly suggested that an
additional $4,000 be set aside from
tribal funds for the operation of the
mill. The spending of more of our
tribal money for the operation and
maintenance of the tribal sawmill
was opposed strongly by the other
members of the Council.
Mr.. Connolly's letter in the issue
of this paper of January 5th, 1910,
; condemns the action of the Council
in accepting the offer of $500 per
| acre as bonus for Oil Leases grant
ed to Indians, contending that $4,000
per acre should be demanded. Mr.
Connolly apparently overlooks the
fact that many Leases offered for
sale before sold for as low as 35c
per acre, and in many cases for
Sl.00 per acre. He would charge the
Indians on the basis of the highest
price paid by white men, rather
than considering what might be a
fair price In Article 8, Section 2, OF
the Constitution and Bylaws of the
Blackfeet tribe, it provides that,
"All members of the Tribe shall be
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-01-12
Harry Hon Writes to Collier
Heart Butte, Montana
November %, 1899.

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Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-01-12
Horseshoe Is Blamed
For Big Grass Fire

SACRAMENTO, CALF. - A
horseshoe was blamed for a 100
acre grass fire, near Stockton,
Calf, recently. Threatening a
2,000-acre ranch, the fire was
fought by so men. The shoe Of a
horse striking fiinty rock and
causing sparks was the cause of
the conflagration, fire officials be-
lieved.
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-01-12

ment of fund of $s5, 900 to be used
by the United States Geological
Survey as payment for supervisory
and regulatory services, except up
on condition that a strict accounting
of all money spent be made and that
money only be deducted for servic-
eS rendered.
All of the above are matters of
record and can be verified by ex-
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-01-12

amining the records of the Tribal
Council
I have endeavored to point out a
few things which I felt should be
presented to the members of the
Tribe and if l have explained any
thing of value to the people, l am
more than satisfied.
Sincerely yiurs,
Mae A. Williamson
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-01-12

gular payroll and expenses consi-
derably higher than our council
payroll and their resources and
money invested are but drop in
the bucket compared to Blackfeet
investments and resources. An early
reply to this letter will be appreci-
ated.
Very truly,
Harry Horn
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-01-12
Penalty Euyelopes

For a few years, from 1873 to
1877, the government used special
departmental postage stamps in
stead of the Thanking signatures, but
these stamps were not found to be
practical and the old system was
partly restored by granting the va
rious departments the Thanking priv
ilege, but requiring the use of "pen-
atty" envelopes and making their
misuse punishable by a fine Of $500.
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-01-12

4 weekly Newspaper published every
Friday ut Browning. Glacier County.
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-01-12

Washington, D. c.
Mr.. Harry Horn, Heart Butte, Mont
Through Supt., Blackfeet Indian
Agency, Browning, Montana.
NV Dear Mr.. Horn:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13
TOP-NOTCH CAST
 IN STATE DRAMA
Foreign Correspondent" Thrill Spectacle Of Year
 -McCrea In Lead Role

A highly colorful and dramatic event in motion picture history is taking place at the Warner Brothers State theater these days, where the spectacular film Foreign Core spondent' is currently showing to capacity audiences at all perform ances.
 The picture has become an over night sensation and has been put down by critics as the thrill spec tacle of the year and a motion pie ture which will keep audiences glued to their seats.
 Foreign Correspondent" is played brilliantly by top-notch cast head ed by Joel McCrea, Laraine Day, George Sanders, Robert Benchley, Albert Basserman and Herbert Mar shall.
 Its story, which unwinds on the screen with amazing speed and tem- DO, keeping the audience on tender hooks, concerns crime reporter on a New York daily who is dispatched to Europe to dig up facts. The re- porter, played masterfully by Joel McCrea, digs up more than he bar gains for, cracking open an interna- tional intrigue that has never before been matched on the screen for thrills and excitement.
 One of the highlights of the film is the final scene showing a huge Clipper plane shot down from the air. The disaster which follows has never before been equalled in pie lures for the brilliance of its photo graphy, the smashing impact of its drama and the daring of its realism.
 And for your further enjoyment the management presents the latest and greatest of the Little Peppers" series, another smash laugh hit Five Little Peppers In Trouble with Edith Fellows again heading the brilliant cast.
 Next in the States lineup of new season hits is the new Warner Bros. success "No Time for Com- edy" which was one of the outstand- ing comedy hits of the past Broad way season. James Stewart and Rosalind Russell share starring hon. ors while Genevieve Tobin, Charlie Ruggles, Allyn JoSlyn, Clarence Kolt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13

by Gene Lockhart, and the battle for a sanitary town before an old- fashioned town council. Comedy high spots include the planned elopement of Ayres and Laraine Day who suddenly discover that the whole town knows their secret. In- cluded in the cast are Alma Kruger, Samuel s. Hinds, Emma Dunn, Wall ter Kingsford, Nat Pendleton, Ma rie Blake and many others. "Dr. Kildare Goes Home" is the newest and best of the Kildare series, so be sure to see it.
 Attractions coming to a close at Loew's Poli tonight include Shirley Temple in "Young People" with Jack Oakie and Charlotte Green wood, also-'The Earl of Puddle stone" with the Higgins Family y-con- sisting of James, Lucille and Russell Gleason.
 And don't forget the sensational stage show coming to Loew's Poli for three days, October 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. You will see George Whites Scand- als, intact---with cast of 75 per- sons headed by Ella Logan and Ben Blue. This is the same spectacular show that vowed Broadway au- diences for months, so plan now to attend one of it's performances here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13
INFANTRY SPORTS
 DOZEN VACANCIES
Recent Discharges Bring Co. F Enlistment Down
 Below Guard Quota

Several recent discharges have brought the enlistment of Go. F., 102d infantry, c. N. G., down below its quota, according to an announce ment by the commanding officer, Capt. Wilfred A. St. Martin. Twelve vacancies now exist There is par ticular need for men with some technical knowedge-a gunsmith, a mechanic, several machine gun ners, and cook, the captain says.
 The discharges which caused the vacancies were due to expiration of enlistment terms, to the fact that others were married, or under the lower age limit of IS years which the army allows. The Connecticut national guard does not have this age limit for its recruits.
 Co. F. continues to drill, and the men have now had their physical examinations, in preparation for the call to active service. Equipment is also being put into shape for the mobilization which will come very soon.
 Any men who wish to enroll may see Capt. s. Martin at the armory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13

'hestra there. The thrilling capti- vating contrasting music" of Jim- my Dorsey has zoomed him to mu- sical heights on the radio, stage and recordings. His "Six Lessons From Madame La Zonga" promise to create new figures in record sales.
 Saturday, the Casa Ritz orchestra will feature sweet-voiced Edna Me- Cormack. The high-light of the evening will be the appearances of the internationally famous dancers Marylin and Martinez who will pre- sent several dances and also offer half hours instruction in La Conga. Saturday night dances are becom- ing tremendously popular at the Ritz. The coming of the new star, Tommy Reynolds Sunday Septem- Der g, followed by Charlie Barnet September 29 are important Ritz Dates. Square sets and waltzes will be played by Pop Benson's corn huskers at the Ritz, Wednesday Oc- tober 2nd. ~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13
HARRISON IN HOLLYWOOD
BY PAUL HARRISON NEA Service Staff Correspondent

Hollywood. is to announce regretfully, the return of Miss Mar lene Dietrich to her ivory tower.
 Your bewildered correspondent retractS the nice things he said about her some months ago. I guess there never was a New Die trich; it was just mirage, not a miracle.
 Watching her today on Univer- sal's Seven Sinners" set, anyone who had observed the tempera- mental breakup of her career in 1886 and '37 probably would grab his hat and murmur, "This is where I came in"
 It also is where Miss Dietrich went out. In attitude and be- havior, she seems to be right back where she was when Paramount gave her a cash settlement and release three years ago. Such consistency might not be remark able if it were not for the inter- Jude, last autumn, when she slid of her exhausted high-horse and made a rootin' -tootin' comeback in "Destry Ridse Again"
 FLOWERS AND
 CHAMPAGNE
 The Lady of the Legs seemed to be having fun in that one. She sat around the set, usually in skimpy costume and laughed and chatted. She worked hard and an- swered calls promptly. She was so gracious the publicity boys sent her flowers. She sent them champagne.
 The actress intimated all this was not reformation but merely 8 release, in friendly surround ingS, of her true, sunny nature. At Paramount, presumably, she had been just too. too, terribly un- happy and misunderstood.
 So "Destry" was a hit and Miss Dietrich found herself at the top again after two jobleSS years. Now, suddenly, she has resumed her breeding and mooding. Shes upstaging visitors, spending hours
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13

two of Metro Goldwin Mayors best productions-Wallace Beery in Wyoming" and "Dr. Kildare Goes Home" with Lew Ayres, Lionel Bar rymore and Laraine Day.
 In wyoming" you have Wallace Beery in the misunderstanding, most thrillpacked adventure of his career. It's the play he's hoped for for years. He gives you the thrills of Indian battlers, raids on cattle rustlers and other excitement of the Wild West, as tough, but lovable character who varies his strenuous exploits by playing a harmonica and falling in love with the lady blacksmith of a pioneer town. He and Marjorie Main give you the funniest romance since Min and Bill" You'll never forget his serenading her in the county jail with his harmonica. There's a great cast, too. Leo Car rillo is again seen as Beery'S side kick, Ann Rutherford, Mickey Rooney's sweetheart in the Hardy pictures, is the heroine and romano es with handsome Lee Bowman of Gold Rush Maisie." Paul Kelly as General Custer, Joseph Calleia, it- tie Bobs Watson, Henry Travers and a score of other clever character players appear.
 You'll thrill, you'll revel in TO- nance, and you'll laugh at one of the greatest pictures in which Beery has ever been brought to you, when you see Wyoming"
 In "Dr. Kildare Goes Home, Lew Ayres, Lionel, Barrymore and John Shelton join hands to establish a clinic in country town and make the old-fashioned community Tive again and like it." Like it's predeces- sors, it is a medical mystery picture in which dramatic moments in med- ical science are blended with com edy and down-to-earth human emo- tions. The dramatic highlight is the struggle of the doctors to save the life of the mystery patient" played
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13

and Louise Beavers complete the supporting cast.
 Mystery Sea Raiders" with Car Joe Landis and Henry Wilcoxon will be the second big hit. Coming soon to the State is the long-await- ed Dance Girl Dance, and Secret Seven, also the spine -tingler Mum my's Hand; Argentine Nights and many other super-productions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13
SHANNON WITH o'BRIEN

Peggy Shannon, former ziegfelo Follies girl and Broadway musica comedy star, contributes her beauty and talent to George O'Brien'S lat est western. Triple Justice Vir- ginia Vale plays the feminine leat opposite the star.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13
ADVENTURE STORY
 COMES TO STRAND
Rivers End" Starts Sun- day With "Anne of
 Windy POplars"

Ending tomorrow evening at the popular Warner Bros. Strand theater is ''They Drive By Night starring Ann Sheridan, George Raft Humphrey Bogart and Ida Lupino; also Leon Errol in Pop Always Pays.
 Rivers End", the most action jammed adventure story to ever come from the pen of James Oliver Curwood, opens its three day en- gagement at the Strand on Sunday as the headliner of the giant week. end program.
 Americas greatest story-teller is said to have reached the peak of his career when he wrote "River' $ End" and Warmers Bros. have brought the thrilling tale to glowing life on the screen.
 Starring Dennis Morgan and George Tobias, the film will take Strand patrons back to Rivers End, the Dodge City of the North where Sergeant Conniston solved the strangest case in the history of the Mounted.
 The exciting story begins in Rivers End where John Keith is &C., cused of murdering business as- Sociate. Rivers End was known to the 'Mounties" as te place where murderers sought refuge from the law. where civilization ended and adventure began.
 Convicted of the crime he makes a desperate attempt to escape anc fees to the northern woods. Ser geant Conniston is sent by his superiors to bring in Keith, dead ol alive.
 Morgan plays the dual role o1 John Keith and Sergeant Connistor while his French Canadian assist. ant is nortraved by that grand
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13
Promising Pictures Feature Programs OF Local 7eaters
It Seems Destry' Was Only An Interlude Dietrich Is Back In Her Ivory Tower

| director had called everyone for a take. Miss Dietrich still had to pull at her hose, adjust 8 gold coolie coat, touch her jewels, and resume that characteristic fussiug with her hair. Her hair looked swell. The company fidgeted. The star then decided to go back to her private corner and do it all over again in front of mirror. At a shrug from the assistant, the other players moved out from under the lights.
 Presently it was observed that Miss Dietrich was about to approach the set. The assistant said, the lev el this time" Somebody gave a short laugh.
 MISCHA'S TRICK
 IS A FAKE
 The scene was tropic night club lots of swarthy customers, linen suits, Chinese lanterns. At table were three actors, one of them Os- car Homolka. AS she approached them, Homolka spoke this line Whats the idea? We've been wait ing"
 "Oh, if I had only known before!" she exclaimed. "You'll have to ex- cuse me"
 That brought several laughs. It broke up the scene.
 She's supposed to be an itinerant entertainer, and Mischa Auer plays ham magician. One of his stunts is the old tablecloth hocus-pocus- he shows Miss Dietrich to the cus- toners, holds a checkered tablecloth in front of her, and then-whisk!- she has vanished. When they had shot it once and had stopped the camera while she disappeared, Auer said wistfully, "Ah-if only it were not just a trickl"
 What she's up to is anybody's guess. Perhaps she's allergic to pop ularity. Maybe she doesn't like be- ing just one of the Seven Sinners, several of whom happen to be among the best actors and most un- scrupulous scene-stealers in movies. It's so obvious that around the stu dio the picture is called Seven Thieves"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13

Hollywood's loveable comedy star topping the stage show of seven big acts.
 Jack Teagarden and his famous "A men and Girl" orchestra featuring the charming Marianne will divide the musical portion oi the twin bills with Mitchell Ayres and his famous Fashions In Mu- sic" band. Lovely Mary Ann Mercer and Tommy Taylor, handsome bari tone, are the vocalists.
 There will be matinee perform ance at popular prices, starting al 300 p. m., with the evening show at 8:30.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13

Contrasting with the menace" of his recent screen roles, Charles Laughton portrayS cheerful, gen. erous California rancher in @They Knew What They Wanted" RKO Radios newest offering in which Carole Lombard Is co-starTed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-13
TEAGARDEN, AIRES BANDS AT ARENA

The New Haven Arena opens the 1940 Fall Swingsation season Sum- day afternoon and evening with a Four Hit" show, presenting one of the most varied musical programs ever offered in Connecticut. Stars of radio, stage and screen will appear on the stage of the Arena auditor
 ium, with two of the nations out standing orchestras providing the music, and with Henry Armetta,