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Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1941-10-04
Nineteen White Men Fought From Barricade and Defeated
Large Force of Sioux One Sharphooter Killed $50 Indians

with wounded, who were dying rapidly
from their wounds, and that the Sioux
were carrying their dead out OF the
village and caching them on some
lodges In the adjacent hills.
Colonel Greene asked these Grows
II they would guide him 10 the place,
in order to get a more correct esti-
mate Of the Indian loss. They agreed
70 do this. and the colonel, accompa-
MED by two troops OF cavalry and
several citizens, including Captain
Colvin. A. c. Leighton, the sutler at
Fort Smith, myself and others went
TO the first ledge. which was situated
about two miles south Of the hay field.
Here we found over so bodies. The
Grows requested that the colonel and
his detachment accompany them 10
the next ledge. which was about two
miles east OF the first burial site They
said there were many more bodies
there than on the first ledge How
ever, Colonel Greene refused TO go
further, knowing that the Sioux had
yet plenty Of fighting men left, and
not caring to bring on another en-
gagement with them. We therefore re-
turned to the fort. satisfied that the
Crows were telling the truth.
A Fierce Engagement
1T is my opinion that the hay field
fight was the fiercest engagement with
hostile Indians in all the battles Of
the west, considering the small num-
Der Of whites and the fact that we
were outnumbered more than 100 to /.
After the fighting was practically
all over, the commander Of the fort
allowed three companies Of soldiers
to come TO our 'relief'-when we had
no need OF any The commander Of
Fort Smith never was known to send
out a relief party to aid besieged SOL
diers or civilians and I will further
state that all the time was employed
there I have no recollection Of the
commander ever going outside the
stockade. I will let the ven Of charity
be drawn and not mention this COM
mander's name, but / viii say, how
ever, that there are plenty Of officers,
from lieutenants up, who were better
qualified to command that post than
was the general in charge.
THE second or third day after the
fight we returned and built a new
corral, using cottonwood logs this time,
with plenty of sod. II was constructed
out in the open valley, about half
a mile northeast of the old one, and
about the same distance from the Big
Horn river We had the protection Of
a company of infantry at the new
corral, but we're never again attacked
in force. There were raiding parties
bothering us considerably-some
two or three times a day, trying TO
run off our stock or burn what hay
we had cut and cured. They certainly
made things lively for us"
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1941-10-04

all had revolvers, as well. which we
reserved for close quarters.
THE loss on our side was Lieutenant
Sternberg. a citizen named HOLSTER,
and a sergeant whose name I have
forgotten. killed. In addition, we had
four men wounded, all soldiers but
one. One Of these wounded men was
a sergeant. He was shot through the
shoulder and most painfully wounded.
He and two Of the other wounded
men never failed to assist us in every
charge made by the Indians. We had
placed them In a tent where they
would be out Of the intense heat Of
the day but whenever the Indians
pressed us too closely these men would
stagger out and stay with us until
we had driven the Indians back to
cover. The sergeant's wound was such
that he could not use q rifle but we
kept two revolvers loaded for his use,
and right well did he use them in
every attack.
Sioux Losses Terrific
Two days after the hay field fight
Colonel Greene arrived at the fort
with two companies Of cavalry. The
fight was, of course. the sole topic,
and it was regarded as a miracle that
our loss was so slight in comparison
with the immense number Of Indians
opposed to us. The Grow Indians, Of
whom I have made mention. and who
were going back and forth to the viii
lage Of the Sioux, reported after the
fight that the Sioux loss was terrible,
and that we had killed and wounded
hundreds Of their warriors. They re-
ported to us that the village was filled
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1941-10-04

of Fort C. F. Smith disgraced HIM
self that day, and that is the reason
there never has been any official re-
port made by the military authorities
on the hay field fight near the fort.
It is a tabooed topic, and Of course.
no military writer would dare take
up the subject.
COlvin Kills $50 Indians
LAS to the Indian loss in this fight,
it would be impossible for me to make
a correct estimate, but I would swear
to the best Of my knowledge and be-
lief that Captain Colvtn himself
killed and wounded more than $50 Of
the Indians. He was armed, as I have
previously stated, with 16-shot Henry
rifle, had over 1000 rounds Of am
munition for It, and was one of the
best shots I ever saw, being absolutely
steady under fire. AS he did most Of
the shooting at distances of from 20
to rs yards, 1t was almost impossible
for him to miss a target as big as
a man at such short range. He was
shooting steadily from $3.50 In the
morning until o'clock in the after
noon, and the ground around where
he was stationed was literally covered
with the empty shells from his rifle
1.-THE soldiers were all armed with
needle guns. and each had plenty Of
ammunition. Bob Little and George
Duncan, two Of the citizens. used
model 1856 Winchester rifles. Each
had plenty of cartridges, and were
brave, steady men, doing splendid
execution all day. I was armed with
a Spencer carbine. and had, in addi-
ton, a double-barreled shotgun. We
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1941-10-04
Want Taxes Back

Montana state university students
will appeal to the United States board
OF tax appeals at a special hearing
in Helena In an attempt to recover
$21OO in federal income taxes paid
on 1910 income OF the Associated
Students store. The case Is one OF
IL cases to be heard before W. w.
Arnold Of washington, d. c., a mem
Der OF the tax appeals board.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1941-10-04

and feed lots In
Washington, Idaho
and Oregon. Over
1900 head were dis
tributed 70 this vast
feeding area The
demand is here fees
Is MvaiInhle. and the
prices sre coed. The
Pacisfe Coass States
have = bis ana fast
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1941-10-04
Head 'eIIl to Spokane!

In the last tive weeks thirty carloads and
enc hundred truekl0ads Of Stocker and
Feeder cattle have gone out Of this mAr-
kef IA "a many farms
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1941-10-04

''I never have baking troubles with
caiumet--and aave, tool" says Mrs.
Jack CasIey, sso Avalon St., Mem
phia. Tenn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-12
Employment
Men Wanted
STATE or CONNECTICUT PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT

EXAMINATION NOTICES POSITIONS; Prison Guard, No. 27S, si3S0. $500 per anYlun less main. tenance; Game Management, Tech. ntcian, No. 274, Slso0.$ .$2340 per an. mum.
 FORMS and de- tailed information may be obtained at the Personnel Department. State Capitol, Hartford, or at local of1aceS of the Connecticut State Employ. ment Service in Ansonia, Bridge port, Bristol, Danbury, Danielson, Hartford, Meriden, Middletown, New Britain, New Haven, New Lon- don, Norwalk, Norwich, Stamford, Thompsonville, Torrington, Water bury, Willimantic.
 CLOSING DATE: The last date for filing applications for No. 27S has been extended to July 23, 194l: ap- plications must be filed with the Personnel Department not later than that date. Applications for No. '274 must be on file not later than July 24, l94l.
 DATE or EXAMINATION: The written test for No. 273 has been postponed to August l, 104l; The written test for No. 274 will be on August g, 104l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-12

@l,000 900 , These bonds will be valid general 7 obligations of the City of Water. bury, exempt from taxation in ..i Connecticut and all taxable props . erty in the City will be subject to < the levy of unlimited ad valoreYn 1. taxes to pay. both principal and '; interest.
 .r Bidders will be allowed to .speci. fly the rate of interest that the 4 above described bonds shall bear . (the same rate for ali of the said nonds) in . multiple of l/l0 or {. iI4 of 1 per cent, Bidders must !, bid for ail or none of said bonds. !, Principal and interest on the foregoing described bonds to be o payable in lawful money of the United States of America at the First National Bank of Boston, Massachusetts.
 Said Bonds are to be issued in coupon form, convertible into reg.
 istered bonds ct the option of the
 purchaser or holder thereof, will be printed under the supervision of, and the signatures and seal thereon certified as to genuineness by the
 First National Bank of Boston, 2. Massachusetts and their legality approved by Messrs. Storey, Thorn JdilEe, Palmer and Dodge, of Boston, Massachusetts, whose legal opinion
 Will be furnished the purchaser.
 All legal papers incident to this issue will be filed with said bank
 where they may be inspected ct i, any time.
 Bonds will be issued and deliv- erred to the purchaser on or as soon ag possible after August 11th, 'i04i, ct the First National Bank of
 Boston, Massachusetts.
 Each proposal shall state the
 amount of the bid in words and
 numerals and shall be marked
 proposals for Bonds" and ad-
 dressed to Joseph M. Shea, City clerk, Waterbury, Connecticut, and be accompanied by a certified l check payable to the order of the City Treasurer of the City of Wa a asterbury for one percentum Q%) ], of the par value of the bonds bid for, as a guarantee of good faith on
 fine part of the bidder. Nc bid for less than par or the face value of
 the said bonds and the accrued Interest thereon can be accepted Hfad the right to reject any and all
 Eds is reserved.
 JOSEPH M. SHEA,
 q-il-2t City Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-12
RETRIEVE REEAsANT HUNTERS

Sacramento. Cal. - (Up)-CaIi- eoEEia pheasant hunters are e have four more days of sport annually tean ln the past -- but no moro thsasanln. The hRit for each hunt- fr remains two per day and eight eDF the seaeon. But Gov. Floyd E. Olson hes dseKee6 they uanv rpread Ahs ecstasy 0f the ehaae eyeF aan aass instead ai caly slx as feEmezly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-12
AEL FAMILY SERVES CHURCH

Dansyilie, N. Y.-(UP)--When the Rev. Dennis walter Hickey was or- Aalned recently as a Roman Cath0-
 ,riest he became the isth family
 'ssnbers in two generations to serve tne church. Father Hickey waS pre- ceded by i've bEcEhefs who became priests and six sisters. nov nuns. A cousin also vas ordained . priest e shert time ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-12
Legal Notices
NOTICE

TRicr Of wATF1ERsuRY, ss. PRo- ESTATE of BRIDGET SHEA,
 late of the town Of WATER
 BURY., In said District, deceased District of wSterbury, Hath lim-i tied and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors . of said estate to exhibit their claims for settiement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attestad. within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate pay. KATHERINE E. SHEA,
 T.9sSt 'e' Administratrix
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-12
NOTICE! REGISTRARS NOTICE

The Registrars of Voters. their deputies and their assistants, will be in session ct their offlee, City Hall, 2sS Grand et., on Friday. July ieth. ard Friday, July sSth, ie4i. from l2 O'clock noon to 2 o'clock P. M. Daylight tine far the psigs pose Of enrolling on ths primary Lists the names og ail Voters who shall apply personally for such en' rolIment.
 Notices Of Changes in residence, wlll be received at the same time.
 Gaigned)
 ALBERT 0. TALLER,
 JOHN q. pERWIN.
 Registrars og voters, Cisy Hali.
 pnled at Waterbury, Isiasis,@ dlfly ilth to6s,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-12
NOTICE
LIQUOR PERMIT

NOTICE OF IMPLICATION
 Samuel J. Scar, of is5 Cooke St., Waterbury, Conn, have an appli. estion eat I,:lat dated a,aJy July Bra. 1921, with . Package Store Permit for the sale of alcoholic liqour on the premises, lBO Bank St., Waterbury, Conn. The business ig owned by Samuel J. Bear, of fSb Cooke St., Waterbury, Samuel J. Bear, of is6 Cooke ST., waterbury, Co9F., as permlttee.
 SAMUEL J. BEAR.
 Dated July 3rd, 1s4f. 7.5.l2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-12
Legal Notices
NOTICE

STATE of CONNECTICUT, DIs- TRICT of WATERBURY. ss. PRO. FATE COURT July 10th, 1891. SON, late of the town of Water. bury, in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis. trict of Waterbury, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly at- tested, within said time, will be debarred q recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are request. ed to make immediate payment to
 ROBERT Y MecokMAck.
 Lanyon Drive. Cheshire. 7-ii-st Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-12

ASSISTANT MANAGER WANTED Must live in Naugatuck. Drawing account plus override. Exceptional offer for right man. Phone Holland
 Furnace CO, for interview. Water bury 4-1003.
 MECHANIC WANTED. Steady year
 round work. Apply Holland Furnace
 O.. 746 East Main st.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-12
ReaI Estote For SaIe
Hsu.a Hsr sale
SEE THESE

SEE THESE 2e Euclid Ave, fam, g rms, 1 car garage, h. W. heat, lot 100 x 100. Frlce .................. &11,000 e6-102 Laval St.--2 fam, l2 rms, furnace heat, lot! 90 x III. Income, 964 monthly.
 kEAce .................. E9yO0Q 45-47 Burton Sk.-S fam, 1G rms., 6 car garage, h. W. heat. Income, $l3S monthly. Lot 50 X 114. kElce ''''..'........,.. %1OWUc 222-4 Orange St.-3 fam, i2 rms. Income, $66 monthly. Lot 3e x l50. FTlce ...,...s.......,.... @oJb0V 1o0 Willow St. (rear)-3 fam, I4 rms, furnace heat. Income, 9T6 monthly. Lot 52 x 100.
 Price .................. S1J000 231-5 Congress Ave.-4 stores, 1 apt. Lot 5o' Front. Income, $S2 monthly.
 EEICe ..''.....'........ $oyoVV D. T. HARRINGTON, Inc. 14l West Main St. Phone S-S1l2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-12
ADVERTISEMENT

The City of Waterbury, Connecti- cut offers for sale One Million Dollars (Sl,000,OM Water Supply Bonds, Series of 194l.
 Sealed proposals or bids will be received at this ofilce until FOO P. M. (ES.T) or 8 o'clock P. M. (D.S.T) Wednesday, July 3oth, 1891, (at which time they will be opened in public ct a meeting of the Board of Aldermen of said city) for the purchase of the whole, but not any part thereof, of the following described bondS:-- Si,000,O00 Water Supply Bonds of
 the City of. Waterbury,
 Series l04i, of a denorni-
 nation of 9kOO0 each . dated July 1st, le4i and
 payable on the first day of July in each of the t years 1853 to 1886 inclu. E sive, in the following
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-12

JUST COMPLETED - Beautiful family house and garage. Hot water heat, hardwood floors. B20 Walnut St. Ext. Peter De Cicco Agency, 24 Grand St. Dial 4-3e22.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-12

AtATIEEAfATTCs = Tutoring Nigh School and College GtuaeIitB. VII. Ham sherman Smith, head og the Mathematics Department oG CFos- hy High School. Phone Wthv. ssleea e aalddleteWn eeessW2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-12

i04O LaSalIe Convertible Club Coupe. Deluxe equipped. Fine condition.
 CADILLAC SALES & SERVICE 5O4 Watertown Ave. Dial 6-ll4S
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-12
PONTIAC GOOn WIFI. HAPC

PONTIAC
 GOOD WILL CARS 70 Pontiac 2.Dr. Sedan, R Ss II '30 Pontiac 2-Dr. Sedan 'SS Buick Conv. Coupe, R & F '37 Pontiac 2-Dr. Sedan '37 Chrysler Conv. Coupe, R & H '36 Pontiac Abr. Sedan '36 Pontiac 2-Dr. Sedan '36 Pontiac Convertible Coupe '3T Dodge Apr. Sedan '38 Chevrolet 2-Dr. Sedan '33 Plymouth Coupe f '36 Plymouth 4-Dr. Sedan '37 Olds 2.Dr. sedan a4S '36 Dodge Apr. Sedan 'Si Chevrolet Coupe EMMONS & SEVILLE
 Pontiac Sales & Service A, 4e7 Meadow St. y, Dial 3.3l40 Ae7 Meadow St. Open Evenings
 4l .Ir5t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-12
Business Service
1 Business Services Rendered

WINDOW CLEANING - You will save money if you send for us to do your cleaning. Connecticut Window Cleaning Co.,, Office, 322 Pine St. Dial 4-46l7.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-12
757 PROSPECT ROAD
IN WATERBURY

A new Colonial, seven room resi- dence. On a half-acre lot. Afford ing room for out-door hobbies. The lot is beautifully handicapped, with an abundance of shade treeS.s A location that will be a delight to the owner. Both construction and equipment are equal to the best. The price Is reasonable.
 CALL ON PREMISES
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-12
CALL ON PREMISES
OVER 200

DESIRABLE-Homes in Waterbury and Suburbs. Splendid investments.
 AMOS c. HEWITT 10S Grand St. Dial 5-0320
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-12
Today Very Pag
Autonsobiles

3 Autos and Trucks Fer Sale
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-12
Merchandise
Building Materials

UsED-Lumber, plumbing, fixtures,
 doors, windows, soil pipe. Conn. Demolition Go. Rear SIS Mill St.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-12

2e Euclid Ave-, fam, g rms, 1 car
 garage, h. W. heat, lot 100 x 100, Frice .................. &l1,000
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-12
Educational

M LosaI ( Private rnssrus.sss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-12

RoR BITTER nNavIUn--uali Rus- sells Waterbury Y0Wel Supply co. 0e2 Eaet Main @k nani 6sis59s Coat, Apron and 1pW6l supplies also kms ali1tfiai pSys scleaniH9 DasvisA
Evening star., 1941-12-16
AxeI Seoeron. 81, Dies;
Resident Here ~ Years

Axel Seagran, 1401 Sheridan street
NV, died at his home yesterday
following q long illness. He was 81
years old.
Mr.. Seagran, born in Sweden, came
to this country as young man and
had lived in Pennsylvania before
moving to Washington. He hao
resided here for "a years.
He is survived by his wife, Anna
M. Seagran, and three children
Arthur Seagran, Mrs. Hunter Crait
and Mrs. Floyd Foster. Funera
services will be held at the Hine'
funeral home, Fourteenth ant
Harvard streets NV, at 2 pm
Thursday. Burial will be in Ceda
Hill Cemetery.
Evening star., 1941-12-16

are sufficient to keep these hunters
in food
But this retreat is entirely. re-
moved by January. The reeds are
cut down and stacked ready to be
hauled away on the crude Sampan
and used for thatching houses or
for fuel 1t is now when the sports
men arrive to capture many OF the
confused birds. They beat the re-
manning forests" with their guns
and beaters and as many as SO
birds will break cover at one time.
Where these reed forests are
found, there are always rolling hills
some reaching as high as 200 feet.
These are familiar sights in Eastern
China. They are nearly always
close to the river banks or standing
back some distance from the padded
flats. There are small farms and
small bamboo plantations here, too.
These hills are terraced and cul-
tivated and because OF these con-
ditions the pheasants are always to
be found in large numbers. The
best hunting is said to be in these
locations, not only for these beauti-
full birds, but for quail, deer, hares
and woodcock.
Pheasants are not silent birds.
Their voice differs little from their
cousins living in the north or west.
and there is not much variance
from the calls of our domestic fowl.
In the spring the handsome cock
becomes most arrogant. At this
time he is in his best plumage. 1t is
difficult to describe the mingling Of
deep rich purpleS, COLDS, crimSons
and blues. The white collar is q
startling contrast to the surrounding
tints and shades of colors. 1t is
easy to believe that this is one of
the most beautiful birds in the
world. The long sweeping tails
drags over the ground as the strut
ting cock calls his mate or harem
to share with him some special
dainty he has to offer.
From to II eggs are laid. During
the extreme youth of her brood the
mother is never far away. She will
fly off with a great roar of wing
beats and a warning cackle which
her infants know and obey instantly.
When the danger is past. she calls
them to her by a gentle little cluck
and to make assurances doubly sure,
the mother moves to another 10
cality.
Pheasants are known for their
kneenness and accuracy OF hearing
The slightest noise will cause them
to become motionless and silent
Evening star., 1941-12-16

/ pm. tomorrow.
FOR MEN IN THE SERVICE.
Bridge games, Ladies' Auxiliary,
Washington Bridge League. 1855
Euclid street NV, 3 pm. today.
Open house. dancing, games, re-
freshments and hostesses, Foundry
Methodist Church, Let's Building,
Sixteenth and P streets NV, 8
pm. today.
Social, sponsored by Variety Club
of Mount Vernon Place Methodist
Church, 900 Massachusetts avenue
NV, 8 pm. today.
Open house, American Legion
Club House, 2437 Fifteenth street
NV, tonight.
Social, National Capital Christian
Church, Thomas Circle and Massa-
chusetts avenue NV, tonight.
Evening star., 1941-12-16
'\X&:'f! '\X9s; +; &c. s.
"
LECTURES.

LECTURES.
"VolunteerS and Professional
Workers in Community Service" by
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt, under
auspices of Council of Social
Agencies, open to civilian defense
volunteers, United States Chamber
of Commerce building, 1890 am.
tomorrow.
The Meaning of the Religious
Life" by the Rev. DR.. James M.
Egan, under auspices Of the Study
Guild Catholic Library, 1725 Rhode
Island avenue NV, 8:15 pm. today
Political Fundamentals of Re-
construction in the Western World"
by the Rev. Wilfred Parsons, Cop
ley Lounge, Georgetown University,
| Thirty-seventh and o streets NV,
pm. today.
EXHIBITS.
Prints and drawings by Ross Moi
felt, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Seven
teenth street and New York avenue
NV, today through January 8.
MEETINGS.
District of Columbia Chapter,
Catholic Daughters of America, Will
lard Hotel, 7:30 pm. today.
Syrian Washingtonian Club, Will
lard Hotel, 8 pm. today.
BRIDGE PARTY.
Federal Bridge League, Wardman
Park Hotel, pm. today.
DINNERS.
Institute of Electrical Contractors
Carlton Hotel, 8 pm. today.
Women's National Press Club
Willard Hotel, $50 pm. today.
LUNCHEONS.
Lions Club, Mayf1ower Hotel, II: 81
pm. tomorrow.
National Aeranautic Association
Mayflower Hotel, 1890 pm. tomor
row.
Rotary Club, Willard Hotel, 1875
pm. tomorrow.
Soroptimist Club, Willard Hotel
Evening star., 1941-12-16
Natures Children
Chinese Ring.Necked Pheasant
(Phasianus cOlchicus torquatus)

crouched ready to fly at q mo-
ment's notice.
American crows have learned tc
distinguish strangers from home
folks of the farm. So have pheas-
ants learned to spot foe from 9
paddy, and thus the two birds have
been successful in holding theil
own.
Evening star., 1941-12-16
By LILLIAN cox ATHEY.

Nearly every one is familiar with
the Chinese ring-neck pheasant be-
cause it has been introduced all
over the world and has been able
to thrive in every temperature eli
mate of America and Europe. In
its native haunts this bird has the
widest distribution of any form OF
pheasant.
The ring-necks select three gen.
eral types of country in which to
reside. Their first choice Is dense
reed beds to be found along river
banks; next, low rolling hills well
covered by scrub oaks, chestnutS,
pine or dense underground of grass;
and last. the fiat paddy fields.
Actually, the reed beds are reed
forests, since these plants reach a
height of 16 feet and provide fine
hiding place for these beautiful
birds. When the rice, wheat or
millet are ripe, and these always
grow along the border of reeds, the
pheaSants come out at night to
feast. At other times, insects, roots
and seeds found among the reeds