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Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-04-25

essarily delayed them in their journey
south.
When large enough timber was
reached, the three made a couple of
canoes, which they dashed together.
One carried the flIrs, the other the
men. All went well until they caught
sight Of a large Indian camp which
was being removed. Cautiously drifting
under the concealing bluffs, they man
aged to avoid detection.
Not long after this the Williams
party overlook some Cherokees who
were floating in their boats down the
river. Captain Williams did his best
to win their friendship, and apparent
" was successful. The Indians re-
manned with them a short time. and
then went ON to tell more OF their
tribe of the approach Of the white
men. A little further down the river,
the course Of the last mentioned was
blocked by a large number OF canoes;
the white men were taken prisoners.
and their furs confiscated, while their
owners were hailed before the Indian
agent.
Proved Their Innocence
A short time before the arrival Of
the Williams party, some white men
had stolen furs from the Osages, and
the agent mistook the three men for
the thieves for whom he was search
ing. Although circumstantial evidence
was against them, Captain williams
was able, after a day or so-three /
days, it Is said-to prove their limo
cence. They were then set free, and
their furs returned to them.
Continuing their journey down the
river, after their release, the three
met with no other misadventures. and
trading post, sold their furs
FOR the goodly sum Of 5000. What I
part of this sum went to Captain .
williams, and what part to the boys
Who made possible their reaching the
post, we are not told. Nor Is anything
laid regarding the share Of Workman
and Spencer, nor what should have
rome to the relatives Of those others,
whose bones were bleaching on the
Yellowstone and in the mountains,
where the members Of the first expe-
ntion had fallen, with the exception
II williams, Workman and Spencer
md the willy Rose. who had become a
,reat man in the Grow nation.
After disposing Of the furs, williams
nd the boys crossed the river to St.
souis, where they again tasted the Joys
4 civilization Of the period, and then
moved on up the river TO C0oper's fort,
rom which point they set out nearly
year before.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-04-25
GGLLGtiIl Is Winner
In Health Contest

Gallatin county. Montana, was one
Of IL county winners In II states an
nounced in the national health con-
servation contest The contest was
conducted by the United States cham
Der Of commerce and the American
Public Health association. The grading
committee took into consideration pro-
lection OF public water supplies, ef-
fective pasteurization OF milk and
safeguards AGAINST diseases.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-04-25
Years Leave GiUen
Er-UniUersity Head

Or. George Finlay Simmons, former
president Of Montana State university,
has been granted a years leave OF
absence as professor OF zoology by the
state board Of education.
The leave win permit DR.. Simmons
10 continue his scientific research.
DR.. Simmons resigned as president
of the university last April but did
not resign as professor Of zoology.
Brazil shipped l52,580 tons Of meat
to other countries last year.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-04-25
EASY MONEY

EASY MONEY
Bride: "I saved $2.1S out Of the al
lowance this week"
Groom: That's splendid. How did
you do it?"
Bride: "One Of the tnstallment col
lectors didn't show up"
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-04-25
GOOD REASON

The shopkeeper was very anxious to
sell his prospective customer a dach-
shund, but the man didn't seem very
keen on this type Of dog.
What Is it about a dachshund you
don't care for?" asked the shopkeeper.
They make such a draft when they
come into a room" complained the
man They always keep the door open
so long."-Grtt.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-04-25

Insurance companies in Yugoslavia
issuing transportation insurance must
contribute 10 percent Of the premiums
TO the governments program 10 In
duce tourists to visit the country.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-04-25
Story of Captain Williams Second Expedition
Into Indidn Infested West for Rich Fur Cache

schools are not open to men with class
Al ratings under the selective service
act.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-04-25
REGTsTRATTON OF wONENg

President Roosevelt said he was ser1-
ousIy considering the voluntary regis
tration of women between Is and IS
as part Of the nations human power
mobilization.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-04-25

Discovering a case of bigamy In the
course Of his official duties, a jealous
census enploye Of the Brazilian gov
eminent reported 1t and was discharged
for violation Of trust.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-04-25

Read the Classified Advertisements
Evening star., 1942-05-27

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extremely comfortable Steel frames,
aluminium finished; easily folded.
Water-repellent, cotton-filled, chan
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lawn outdoor enjoyment.
Evening star., 1942-05-27

Domestic Department-Street Floor.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-25

a month of bad luck by the worst
luck of all.
The switchboard operator saw
him coming and signaled a nurse
who met him at the door.
"She's on the table now, doc
tor" she said softly, "Doctor
Ben Ames is operating"
who's Ames ?" he asked.
"He's-an interne," she fall
tered. This Is his fourth week
In hospital"
Again the pinched look came tc
his mouth and the grayness spread
over his face. That settled it
Elsa was gone. A fresh cub. just
out of medical school and with
little or no experience could never
save her. He vent into the operat.
ing theater.
A slight masked figure was
bending over the little body or
the table. He was sewing on
something with long sure strokes
i'm which the needle disappeared,
reappeared again. He Strengthened
up as the doctor entered and
glanced at the ether bag.
Take her away" he said,
shell he all right" He took the
mask off his face, revealing a
grinning countenance. Interest
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-25

Carson City in 20 minutes but
they were the longest 20 minutes
he had ever known. On his way,
he applied the law Of percentages
to Elsa and the prospects were
not good. If she died, all the in
terest he had in the world would
be gone.
Even gambling would mean
nothing TO him because the
greatest prize that had ever come
TO him in his life would have been
taken from him. There would be
nothing left for which TO live.
Now, what chance would he
have of saving her? N
If the heart itself was pierced
none. If it was the pericardium.
the sac which encloSes and guards
the heart. she might have a
chance. if IL hadn't collapsed. But
the chance would be slight. The
sac must be closed before il did
collapse and every minute counted.
The car roared down through
Carson Valley, taking the hairpin
turns on two wheels. plunging
along the straightaway like a
crazy monster.
BY the time he pulled up in
front Of the hospital. he knew that
he had lost, that fate had capped
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-25
Draws 1880 Years
Despite Clear Plea

Lawrence Turner, SO, was sem
fenced today by Recorders Judge
w. Mckay Skillman 10 Is to 30
years in jackson Prison. after be-
ing found guilty of rape.
Turner beggc for another
chance. saying his record was
clear, but for a few little things"
Judge Skillman pointed out that
little things" ranged from steal
ing car TO burglary.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-25
Daily Quiz
By Walt Disney
Taking Ways!
Mrs. RANGES Wealth
BY THE ACE ANswERMAN

BY The ACE ANSWERMAN
oldest Of the so-called Greek
letter societies derives its name
from the initials Of three Greek
words meaning Philosophy
the Guide of Life" VIVA
society is that?
Halloween is the eve precCI
ing what special day?
when it was settled in 1855 g
certain New Jersey metropolis
was expected soon TO outstrip
its neighbors and become "The
London of America" Name IT,.
I-Of course the object of quizzes
is to stump the reader, but in
what sport does a player at
tempt TO stump an opponent
The tortoise and the hare put
on a memorable race. Who was
chosen TO act as Judge?
Two half boots are two whole
boots. How's that explained?
-Four South American countries
border on the Pacific Ocean.
How many Of them can you
name1
(Answers on Pare -
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-25
Answer to yesterdays puzzle.

bad luck which was without prece-
dent in the doctors % years
experience in gam ing. He
icouldn't win a bet and he tried
them all. He lost at roulette, at
the crap table, at blackjack, on the
horses and at the wheel of fortune.
$4,000 LOST
He even sat down at the poker
table and he ran into the worst
kind of poker luck. He had good
hands beaten by better ones. In
the first three weeks. he dropped
$4,000 and, for the first time in
his life. he decided to study the
thing they called percentages.
There were plenty of books on
the subject in the library. The
laws of chance have fascinated the
minds of men for centuries. Mathe-
maticians have written volumes
on exactly what chance you have
of winning on any game you play,
even on the possibilities of your
living to any age you mention.
A lot of the books verge at one
end on insanity and on the other
on fundamentals upon which insur-
ance companies base their rates.
In the last week in June. Doctor
Blanbury read seven books care
fully and SKINNED through six
Others. Out of them. he gathered
the conclusion that he had, SUBJ
consciously, held to all his life.
1t was a simple one. A mans
luck balanced over certain period
of time. If he had run of good
luck, then a run of bad luck would
succeed it. At the end of the
period, his winnings and losings
would balance 10 hair.
The only catch TO the theory was
the length OF the period. No man
would know that any more than he
would know when he was going
to die.
1t occurred to the doctor that he
should cut the size of his stakes
until his bad luck passed, but the
temperament of the born gambler
forbade that. So he went on play
ing and losing until the evening of
July l when a $40 bet he had laid
on the number 80 paid off. 1t was
his first big break in a month.
And while the dealer was push
ing the huge army of chips which
represented his winnings in front
of him. a floorman stepped up TO
him and told him he was wanted
on the telephone.
John. his son, was on the other
end. He was calling from Minden,
50 miles 10 the south. Elsa, the
doctors granddaughter, had been
in an automobile collision. A piece
of the windshield had pierced her
heart. She was dying. They we're
taklng~her TO the hospital in Car
SON City.
John Harland. proprietor Of the
gaming place, saw the doctor come
out of the booth. His expression
hadn't changed bit but his mouth
was pinched and a gray pallor was
spread over his face,
Bad news. Doc?" he asked.
"My granddaughter was In
smash-up. She's in the hospital
In Carson City with a silver OF
glass in her heart"
MY Cadillac's at the curb"
Harland said. "She has plenty
Of gas. Want me 10 drive you?"
mo, I'll drive. I'm I'm n kind
Of n hurry"
Here are the keys" i
The doctor made the 30 miles toI
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-25

ing operation, doctor. I never
thought I'd get TO do one like it,"
Doctor Blanbury looked at his
granddaughter, went out of the
operating room and wrote a check
for $1,000 made out TO Ben
Ames." He handed it to him.
That's, percentage" he said.
"How would you like 10 be my
ASSISTANT"
THE END
TOmOrrOw's short story: This
Thing Called Love-" by Hester
Hawkes..
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-25

THE Wishing Well has
message In cipher for you. Daily
and Sunday Times.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-25
KnowIed ge Test
BY DIR. sABINA II. CONNOLLY

BY DIR. SABINA III. CONNOLLY
Where in Asia could these be
found (a) the Tai Mahal; (b)
the Wailing Wall; (c) the
Parsee Towers of Silence?
2-Who is remembered (a) for his
funeral Grafton on Caesar; (b)
for her paintings of animals
(c) for his Gross Of Coli"
speech.
3-What is the equal in feet (a)
of a military pace; (b) of a
cubit; (c) of a fathom?
4-What presidents mother was
(G Mary Ball; (b) Nancy
Hanks; (c) Martha Bullock?
Sin Greek mythology (a) who
won the Golden Fleece; OBJ
who turned men into swine; (c)
who had a golden touch?
6-What material is made by
these combinations (a tin and
lead; tb) tin and copper; (c)
gold and copper?
ANSWERS on Page 39)
THE Wishing Well has
A.. .luAaR To- .+a.s nullxg
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-25

dollars on the line or on the field.
Or he would go TO a blackjack
table and bet $40 or $50 on the
turn of a card.
TWO HOURS IN OFFICE
He was in his office at 2 in the
afternoon and he stayed there
until 4. Then he went back to the
gaming places leaving them only
for dinner. He never left home
after dinner. He stayed there,
reading or studying or entertain
ing. The next day. he went through
the same routine.
Stories Of his winnings and
losses were fantastic, but probably
true. His work yielded him an
income and it was the
common belief in Reno that his
losses averaged about $1,000 a
But, every once in a while, there
would come news of a killing the
doctor had made. 1t would be up
in the 20 or so thousands. And
the strange part of it was that
everybody believed he had won
whatever rumor said he had.
If the doctor had any other d.
version, il was Elsa, his grand
daughter. He gave her every
minute he could spare from his
practice and his gambling.
LET HER WATCH
Often in the afternoon he would
bring her with him to watch while
he bucked the wheel. She would
sit in a dealers high chair beside
him and watch while he distributed
the thin, brightly colored chips
over the numbers.
There were even rumors that
he had cut his gambling time an
hour in the afternoon SO that he
could play with her before she
went TO bed.
In luna tLarn egarfl1 a ,,,,, 80
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-13
STRAND

The Strand opened today with a four day engagement of two first run, first Waterbury showing feat ures. Headlining this twin bill is Shepherd of Ozarks," a thoroughly enjoyable bit of film fare co-star- ring that famous comedy team of Weaver Brothers and Elviry. The plot centerS around the discovery of bauxite, the ore from which alumi- mum is made, in an isolated Ozark village. As the community's lead- ing citizens, the Weavers favor sell ing their land to the government, but they are opposed in this by Maloney, president of big alumi- mum company, who wishes to corner the ore for his own firm. Maloney hires a bunch of thugs to institute a reign of terror in the village, con- sequently when the bona-f1de agents arrive from Washington, they find the village hostile and unwilling to Seel lout. While discussions are taking place two units of the U. s. Army move into the region for their annual war games. The "moun- taineers" never having heard of a mock war" think this is a real invasion, and attack the soldiers ito save the United States from the Enemy" They are stopped before any damage is done, but by this time are so fired with patriotism that they are entirely, willing to cooper ate with the government. Marylin Hare, ThurSton Hall and Frank
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-13
In The Local
 ThenteYS
STATE

Ending tonight &5 Warmers State theater is Humphrey Bogart's greatest picture, "The Big Shot,, with Irene Manning in the feminine romantic lead; also "Sing Your Worries Away" with Alvina Rey and his orchestra, the King Sisters, Bert Lahr and Buddy Ebsen.
 Tomorrow the State ushers in a { tsnash-bang thriller which tops the entertainment field in Waterbury and may be enjoyed in air condi- tioned comfort.
 Just think of it, folks! You won't have to Squirm in a hot Stuffy at- moSphere, neither will you have to be constantly wiping the perspira- tion from your hands, your arms, your forehead. You'll just relax and enjoy every minute of the top notch screen shows scheduled for showing at the State this summer, you'll enjoy every minute of the cool, clean and healthful atmosphere at the State.
 "A Gentleman After Dark" tops Sundays show and with Brian Don- levy, Miriam Hopkins and Preston Foster in leading roles, audiences are guaranteed plenty of excitement.
 The new hit is said to deliver a terrific emotional punch with Dor1l- vey appearing on one of his greatest screen roles as a gentleman jewel thief and Miss Hopkins as his wife.
 Its emotional appeal is the love of a gentleman jewel thief for his daughter for whom, in her infancy, he goes Straight" and takes his punishment and for whom, in her coming of age, hebreaks out of prison to prevent her happiness from being shattered.
 The stars are supported by a tal- ented cast composed of such favor ites as Harold. Huber, Philip Reed, Gloria Holden, Douglas Dumbrille, Sharon Douglas, who makes her screen debut in this picture, and Bill Henry.
 "Valley of the Sum-, based on popular magazine story by Clarence Burlington Kelland, is the second hit of the program and features Lucille Ball, James Craig, Sir Cedric Harwicke and Dean dagger.
 An epic of the real old West when the pioneers and Indians fought fur iously for existence, Valley of the Sun" is a must" see for everyone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-13

is "Call Out the Marines, RKO- Radios Imaginable new comedy fea- turing Victor McLaglen and Ed mund Lowe, and it promises to be outStandingly gay and tuneful, judging from the musical talent lined up by Producer Howard Bene- dict. There are seven brand new song hits, sure to make this picture one of the musts on your list. Ed rnund Lowe and Victor McLaglen prove their great flare for comedy as they did in one of the greatest pictures of their careers = "The Cockeyed World". Don't miss Wa terbury's greatest double feature bill.
 The musical score is provided by The Kings Men from the Fibber McGee and Molly program; and Six Hits and Miss from Bob Hopes outstanding radio program.
 Don't forget! Our greatest stage shows will now be seen on Wednes- day and Thursday instead of Thurs day and Friday. Due to this change in program we are proud to say we can now bring to the public bigger and better stage shows. Be sure to attend one of the four per- formances presented each day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-13
48 Thomaston Auto
 Owners Have X Cards
Gasoline Consumption in Clock Town Causing Discus
 siOn-NOrtE Releases Holders

tractor, Alec 1nnes, contractor; Harry M. Saunders, state employe; pr. H. c. Atha, physician, Grover c. Atwood, veterinarian, Rev. A. Dodd, clergyman; Fred 0. Flynn, postmaster; Clifford T. Fowler, gov- ernment inspector; Willis J. Gotsell, government employe; Arthur F. Green, government inspector; Ken meth Hjelm, federal employe; Holmes Bros, garage towing; F. T.. Johnson, government employe; w. G. Johnson, government employe; Sam Johnson, iron worker; Roger c. Jones, government ernplowe; Carrie Kaisers town employe; Dr. James H. Kane, physician; Arthur J. Kelly, government employe; James w. Kennedy, government employe; Wm. H. Lyons, ambulance, dealer, towing, and livery; Rev. J. J. McGrath, priest; Mickey's Auto Service, tow- ing, Rev. Milton Nilsson, clergyman; i; A. F. Pfaefflin, electrical worker; Mrs. Lester Raymond, nurse; Rev. J. J. Rzasa, priest; Miss Lillian Smith, clergyman; Rev. Chas, w. Stipek, clergyman; Wm. L. Tanner, state employe; Dr. w. E. Wright, physician; Mrs. Ruth Hancock, hauling; Wilbrod Guertin, restaur- ant owner, hauling; Rosemary Me- Cabe, nurse; Elizabeth E. Lyons, nurse,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-13
In Hollywood V I';I;

That's Jerry Maren again in a zip- pered chimpanzee suit.
 A PUG'S PROGRESS
 Until a few days ago the cast ing executives at Warmers were go- ing crazy trying to find an actor prize fighter with convincing cockney accent to play Jack Burke in the new Errol Flynn starrer, Gentleman Jim" It's Jim Corbett's lucky knockout of the former Brit ish champion that starts his fab ulous career.
 Movietown is full of ex-pugs who can make valiant stand in screen braWls but are unable to hold their own in the dramatic department. Some of them were being consid- cred, though, when scout brought in for testing strapping individual named Art Foster whom he had coaxed from the California Ship yards. Foster lived in England 20 years, fought professionally, quit and became rigger of heavy mach inery. Obviosuly, though, he had missed his calling. He is a natural actor.
 An overnight leap from the Boil ermakers Union to the Screen Actors Guild hasn't ruffled the rug ged MT. Foster. He's Handling his sizeable speaking role with an as- surance that causes veteran actors to forget their lines in sheer amaze ment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-13
BENEFIT TONIGHT
 TO AID DRAFTEES
Hamilton Park Program Proceeds to Buy Pres
 ents for Servicemen

A capacity crowd is anticipated at Hamilton Park pavilion this eve ming when St. Stanislaus parish committee sponsors a diversified program of entertainment to raise money to buy farewell gifts for drafteeS and volunteers leaving for military assignments in the future.
 Practically every veterans organ ization in town will send delega- tionS to the benefit at which Mayor Vincent A. Scully will be the prin- cipal speaker.
 Edward Moytko and Francis w. Orencole, chairman of the Service Mems committee, are active chair men of the arrangements commit tee. Lewis s. Reed is treasurer and Judge Patrick Healey is advisor. Ed mund SkoronSki is music director and Mrs. Marie Novaskaus is dance director.
 The entertainment program will be as follows: Acrobatic stunts by Fritz Klambt of Naugatuck, Jasque- line Else, Phyllis Johnson and Bobby Wood; songs by Connie AL laire of Brockton, Mass, song and dance routines by students of Re- gina Leonard studio, comedy sketch by Jack Fitzgerald, songs by a quar- tet consisting of Catherine, Mary Lou, Nicholas and Alfred Mastri- ami; songs by Ruth, Eleanor and Doris Butkus of Naugatuck, with piano accompaniment by Henry Bagley, and comedy act by Michael Rizzuti and Franklin Johnson of Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-13

formance the big Exposition Midway will be operating and providing more than 50 different varieties of good clean entertainment for cir GUS fans between shows There will be something doing at the Stadium today from 100 p. m, until midnight when the circus pulls stakes and moves on to Naragansett Race track at Providence, Rhode Island.
 Included in this years circus, ac- claimed the biggest and finest Zin- dah Grotto has ever brought to Wa terbury, are such renowned artists as Pape and Conchita, stars of the high perch pole, Gordon's Aquacade, a beautiful demonstration of diving climaxed by 8 100 foot swan dive by Lady Odiva. The Cartier Sisters, lovely aerialists, The Sensational Gretonas, champions of the high wire, The Six Victory Skaters, who perform incredible feats on roller skates.
 Other acts include The Darcy Girls, high aerialistS who claims their act with a 800 foot double Slide for life" The Flying Lamars, one of the best casting acts in cir cuSdom. The Four Bombshells and The Four Lucky Stars, performing atop riggings which soar almost 200 feet in the air. These and many other artists unite to provide 8 cir- GUS program replete with thrills, comedy and demonstrations of pre- cision and skill.
 Children who held tickets for the Grotto's free school children'S mat inee last Tuesday afternoon and were unable to attend will be admit ted to the 200 o'clock matinee to- day providing they still have the ticket which was issued to them at their respective schools. The Grotto wants everyone to have the oppor- tunity of seeing this great outdoor circus before it leaves town tomor- row.