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Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-05-02
Savage Indian Cremation Ceremony
Is Described i'm 4armon's EARLY Journal

ne was treated to the best the chief
nae Of meat and berries. The feast
ended, he passed on to another tepee.
where ne was similarly entertained. and
from there to four or five others. at
al Of which places he was expected to
eat as his failure to do so would have
given great offense TO his hosts. He
managed to make the rounds by eat
ing very little at each place. Comment
ing on this he says: Hospitality to
strangers, is among the Indian virtues
During several days that we remained
with these people, we were treated with
more real poiteneSs than is commonly
SHOWN to strangers, in the civilized part
OF the world.
Near the Peace river he witnessed
the cremattng of a Sicanny corpse. The
face of the dead was painted. and the
body laid on a pile Of dry wood. It was
covered with a robe. made Of beaver
skins, and shoes Cor moccasins) were
on the feet His gun and powder horn,
together with every trinket he had ever
possessed, were placed by his side. "Be-
Tore the wood was lighted. one Of his
brothers approached the pyre, and
asked the deceased if he expected to
return; 1t being part Of their belief.
as 1t is that of the Eskimo. and
other primitive tribes, that the dead
come back to earth. in the form of
another Having settled this question
permanently. for 1t is not stated that
the corpse replied, the wood was
lighted.
Then followed the most sensational
part Of the ceremony. which is hest
given in the words Of Harmon's
Journal:
The deceased had two wives, who
were placed, the one at the head, and
the other at the foot OF the corpse;
and there they lay until the hair of
their heads were nearly consumed by
the flames. and they were almost suf-
located by the smoke. When almost
they rolled on the ground.
10 little distance from the fire. AS
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-05-02
Big Increase ShOICn
In Bank Resources,
Examiner Asserts

Resources of Montana's So state
banks were $9,58s,779 greater on April
4. 1912, than at the same time in
1941, State Examiner W. A. Brown re-
ported.
Brown attributed the increase from
ST., 488, 700e8 on April 4, 1871, to $87,-
or, 48055 on April 4, 1912, to generally
improved agricultural and business
conditions over the state.
Principal resource increases were
gains Of 1925, 591 80 in loans and dis
counts; $3,096, 548.70 in United States
bonds owned by banks, and 1908,
O08.69 In cash and accounts due from
other banks. Biggest decreases were
$544,1 1914 in bonds and warrants held
and $50 $3.50 IN real estate owned by
the banks.
In the liability column, the largest
gain was $685., 05297 IN demand de-
posts, reflecting an increase from $751;
SIS, 1924 In the SO banks year ago,
to &46,5l5, 45021 on April A, 1912. Gov
eminent and other public funds ON de-
post increased more than $625 900 In
the year and the largest decreases
we're In time certificates and savings
deposits.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-05-02
NebrGSkGn Made NeLU
Falls Superintendent

Harry A. Burke Of Kearney, Neb.,
has been appointed superintendent Of
schools at Great Falls, succeeding I.
W. Smith.
The new superintendent has gained
nearly 20 years Of experience IN scheol
administration He was granted q
three-year contract and win assume
his duties July /.
Burke. a native of Pueblo, Colo, Is
recognized as one OF Nebraskas Lead
ing educators. He has been superin-
tendent OF schools at Kearney since
1888 and was engaged In a similar
capacity at Gothenburg, Neb., from
1922 TO 1888
The new superintendent matriculat-
ed at the University OF Idaho, where
he received his B. A. degree In 1917.
He later studied at Colorado State
college Of education at Greeley and
at Stanford university, where he was
conferred a masters degree in 1878.
He also engaged in postgraduate study
at Columbia university. Last year he
obtained a degree as doctor Of educa-
ton at Stanford university.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-05-02

to the union-God knows I regretted
the war-but ought we TO give an
equal share Of those profits they never
raised a finger to obtain-nay, did all
they could to discourage and destroy?
1t is not right, 1t is not just, and in
behalf Of the Northwest company, 1
ask for better terms"
These we're unprecedented utterances
from an underling, and 1t centered at
tention on the speaker But shocked
as we're the Hudson's Bay people, both
they and the Northwesters had worse
in store for them in the further rev.
dictionary demands Of this command
ing figure who had been hidden to
their council. At least a hundred years
ago or over, Dr. Mclaughlin at this
meeting continued his speech as fol-
lows:
Gentlemen, II I contend for better
terms for ourselves, what shall say
for our voyageurs. yours as well as
ours, who upon pittance Of II pounds
a year must man our boats and pack
our furs2 Wading in icy waters. cor
delling canoes In rocky torrents, trans
forming themselves into beasts of
burden at every portage, working 10
hours out Of the "a, cutting off all
refinements Of social and civilized life,
condemned TO exile and rapidly sink
Ing to the level of saVages-all this
hat the inordinate profits Of their
muscles and sinews may pour wealth
INTO the Golfers of this trade. Gentle
men, let us consider the hardships of ]
BUR employees lives and realize that
n pounds a year Is beggarly recon-
)ense for service such as theirs"
These words Of DR. Mclaughlin re-
real the man better than any mere /
A short article can give |
'ut a brief glimpse Of his life. but /
hese quotations from his speech be-
ore the London council on that mo-
nentous occasion, may serve to awaken
he interest Of today'S reader, as 1t
lid yesterdays council in this free
pirit who dared to say what he be-
leved, unchecked by any thought of
low adversely such expression might
fleet his future.
And it did affect his future. His
bility was recognized by the company,
yhich purposed to utilize it for its
wn profit, but in so remote a region
hat he would be in effect banished.
Oregon was then more Of an un-
nown country than any portion Of the
lobe today. But furs were there, and
ley must be held for the benefit Of
ne company. It was the very place
} exile the hot-headed young factor,
nd to Oregon he was sent.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-05-02

/ Fort Vancouver, on the Columbia,
was not built by Mclaughlin but by
/ Governor Simpson. When Mclaughlin
went there, 1t was like any other from
tier post Of the company. except for
the surprising loveliness Of its sur
roundings. Within the limits Of his
new domain was a wide variation Of
climate from the arctic region to Call
ifornia, and a vast unexplored country.
Most Of this territory was supposed
to be unsuited for agriculture, and
for that reason, If for no other, would
remain unsettled for a century, or
perhaps forever.
At once Mclaughlin set about dis
covering its possibilities. He believed
that vegetables could be raised at Van
couver, and his Scotch gardener proved
his belief wen founded. Grain and
fruit were also tried, and grew In
abundance.
There followed similar experiment
at Fort Colville, northeast Of Spokane.
which was also successful.
With increased productivity in the
Willamette valley, a new outlet was
needed for marketing its vegetables
and grains Where was it TO be sought?
Right well DR.. Mclaughlin knew, and
went to London to ten. Up north In
Alaska the Russians were forced to
bring all their supplies all the way
across Siberia, and the intervening |
ocean. II they could be brought TO |
buy at Vancouver, rubles would ac-
cumulate In the Golfers Of the COM /
pany. Then ensued the cession TO |
Great Britain Of a IO-mile strip, after /
considerable alteration ON the part /
Of the respective diplomats, and the
real point gained-Alaska henceforth
purchased supplies at Fort Vancouver.
When the American settlers were
near the end Of their perilous journey
10 the mouth Of the Columbia, and
although they came as enemies, DR..
Good Samaritan that he
was. sent out companies to meet them
bearing both food and clothing for
hose needy ones, and commanded the
.reacherous savages along the way to
et the ''Bostons" pass unmolested. In
his way, Fort Vancouver, under the
oenignant rule Of DR.. Mclaughlin,
made 1t possible for the United States
% acquire all that portion Of our
country north OF the Columbia, that
vas once a part Of old Oregon.
Dr. Mclaughlin died citizen Of the
United States, and the victim Of the
ngratitude Of his native country, and I
he land Of his adoption. Democracies,
Ike monarchs, often fail to appreciate
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-05-02
FrGternities GiUen
Scholastic Ranking

Active members of Alpha Gamma
Rho. with a grade average Of 902o.
and actives Of Alpha Omicron ri, with
8344. topped fraternities and sororities,
respectively, for scholarship during the
winter quarter at Montana State coli
lege.
Other fraternities ranked In the fol-
lowing order: Pi Kappa Alpha, Kappa
Sigma, Lambda Chi Alpha, Sigma AL
pha Epsilon, Sigma Chi, Phi Sigma
Kappa. Other sororities placed In the
following order: Kappa Delta, Chi
Omega, ri Beta Phi, Alpha Gamma
Delta.
Among sorority pledges, those Of
Kappa Delta ranked first with an av-
erage Of 80.37 while those of ri Kappa
Alpha headed the fraternities with an
average of 1874.
The average Of all undergraduate
students for the quarter was 1851.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-05-02
PhiLipsbUrg Woman
Takes Husbands Job
As Granite Sheriff

This campaign to put women into
mems jobs during wartime won't mean
much to Mrs. Clarice Mcdonald.
When her husband, Sheriff Angus
Mcdonald, enlisted in the army, she
just pinned on his badge, strapped ON
his six-shooter and took over. Now
she's Sheriff Clarice Mcdonald Of
Granite county, at your service.
She's 80 years old, S feet z inches
TAN and weighs 122 pounds without the
gun, which might be considered q bit
light for such heavy job. But outlaws
can't regard this one-tfme rough and
ready mining community as a soft
touch. II and when the sheriff needs
help, there's always her brother, Fred
Supernau.
He's the underSheriff.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-05-02

life. and having children by her, I
consider that 1 am under a moral
obligation not to dissolve the connec-
ton, II she is willing 70 continue It.
How could I spend my days In the civ
ili2ed world, and leave my beloved chill
dren In the wilderness? The thought
has In it the bitterness Of death. How
could l tear them from a mothers
love. and leave her to mourn over their
absence to the day OF her death? How
could I think Of her In such circum-
stances. without anguish2 On the whole,
l consider the course which I design 70
pursue. as the only one which religion
and humanity would justify"
Save a Life Today-Drive Carefully
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-05-02

or reward services rendered them.
Tardy justice. 1t is true. was finally
accorded the grand old man, but Il
came too late. at least five years after
his death. And 1t Is said, he died Of
broken heart.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-05-02

elected, and some of his descendants
are said to be living today in Canada.
While on his way to the Saskatche-
wan, Harmon tells Of being entertained
by the chief Of an Indian village, where
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-05-02

In its war on rata, London has
learned that If undisturbed one pair Of
the rodents can produce 1900 progeny
In year.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-05-02

In North Carolina there Is q town
Named sly.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-05-02

Save a Life Today-Drive Carefully
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-05-02

The fur trade enlisted the serv-
ices Of men who came from widely
separated social strata, in q day
when social distinctions were more
emphasized than they are now.
These men ranged all the way
from the half civilized, or altOgeth-
er savage French Canadian and
French and Indian voyageurs. %
the brilliant Peter Skene Ogden;
the scientific David Thompson. and
the courtIy and scholarly DIR. Nc
LaughIin. Occupying an intermedi-
ate position between these two ex-
tremes, was the subject Of this
sketch, David Harmon
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-24
MINISTER'S SON
 PROVES WAR HERO
Leads Pacific Raid on Jap Base; Son of Rev.
 Thomas Carlson

Lieut.. Sol. Evans F. Carlson, com- mander of the Marine detachment which conducted raid in the Pa cif1c Aug. IT and destroyed Jap anese sea plane base, is the son of Rev. Thomas Carlson, pastor of the Congregational church in Plymouth. His father has expressed great joy at the achievement which has been widely praised throughout the na- tion. The son of the president, Maj. James Roosevelt, was second in command, planning the raid with Col. Carlson.
 The lieutenant colonel who is 46 years old served in the Army dur ing the first World War, attaining the rank of captain He enlisted as a private in the Marine Corps 16 years ago, again rising to the rank of captain. He resigned in 1889, re- enlisting in 1941. Col. Carlson, who has seen much service in China, is author of Irwin Stars of China" Over a year ago he predicted that the Japanese would invade the Phil | lipines. He has been described by radio commentator Raymond Gram Swing as probably the best in- formed living American in regard to Chinese affairs"
 The Plymouth pastor is planning to resign from his duties next month. The colonel's mother, Mrs. Estelle Carlson at present is in Maine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-24
LEO ORSINI GETS
 PURSE AT DINNER
Oakville Groom of Last Saturday OHnOred at
 Town Tavern

Leo Orsini, Oakville sportsman who was married to Miss Angie Di- Cosmo of this city Saturday morn- ing at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, was presented purse at testimonial dinner at the Town Tavern, Oakville, recently.
 Among those attending were: Steve Jamsky, Angelo Paternoster, Art Chieffo, Paul Le Clair, Joseph Massi, John Wicket, James Leo An- thony Capizzuto, Dom Pape, Jack A. Kyauskas, Nicholas De Santo, Joseph Lovetere, Anthony Petite, Micahel Ego, John Sylvestro, Irv- ing A. Donston, Joseph Daveluy, A. Cipriano, Louis Apalucci, Nick Orsini, Bruce Gueble, Dan Balullo, Dom Forte, Jack Carley, Pete Fa- pazio, Vincent Fapazio, Bart Coc- co, Domenic J. Carullo, Thomas Palomba, Michael Cipriano, Mi chael Daddona, Angelo Iannicelli, Bill Hungerford, John Vasssalio, Dom Curlllo, John Daddona, Mi cnael Longo, Matt Spino, Angelo D.Amico, Bill Spino, Sally Bosco.
 Walter Hodges, Charles Kelly, F. P. Lancaster, Stewart Atwood, John Miller, Warren A. Parker, Al Ziello, John Pisco, Salvatore Ri- naldi, Pat De Foe, George Gil- christ, Charles Mccarthy, Jacob Treciokas, Paul Treciiokas, Mi cs1ael Castagna, Rocco Palomba, Peter Cura, P. Cook, J. Lowinaitis Anthony Pannone, Marcey Barber, Tony Gee, Edward Austin, Anthony Pera7Illa, John Calabrese, Frank Motta, Joseph Mazzalupo, Louis Gotta, Angelo Guglielmetti, Charles Giilanders, Clarence Wolk, William Swalwell, Domenic Julian, Peter Regazio, Albert Anzaione, Frank Bavone, Henry Durente, George Spino, Joseph Guerrero, Philip Ba- vone, John Padella, Al Rinaldi, Leo Fabiano, Pat Palombs, Al Nardi, J. Malcanio, Rolph Teyerl, Dom Carviero, Joe Chipman, M. Cipria- no, Pop Manzo, J. Rossi, 0. Mar tin, Jack Rainville, Rocco Perugini, Nicholas Perugini, Adriene, Na- Geau, Ray Lindahl, Bill Penny, Doc Cofrancesco, Bernard Keilty, Gene Parisot, John Despjardins, Irving Gordon, Daneil Martino, Frank Pa- Vetti, Joseph Daddona, Judd Sprouse, Emil Julian.
 Ralph Desjardins, Tony Pater- noster, John Monrose, Armond Marcanthony, Pat ziello, J. Petrok, Billy Risher, Louis Fabiano, Vim cent Lorusso, Anthony Petite, Charles Munger, Victor Douglas, Thomas Gleason, John Sylvester, Fred Duren, Nicholas De Santo, Michael Spinelli, Thomas Rush, Mi chael Montisori, Charles Kantos, Tony Pauline, Louis Cipriano, John Duff, Peter Guglielo, John Gugli- elmetti, Lawrence De Santo, Rocco Mancini, Joe Castelones, Louis Liakas, Thomas Horan, Tony Ian- necelli, Joseph Destefano, Benny Marcoux, Kelly Calabrese, Tony Trotta, Sally Costa, Tony Pilla, Mi chael Chester, Armond Padella, Joseph R. Neil, Patsy Perugini, Ralph Arsini, Frank Minucci, Leo Orsini, Freddie Hall, James Gala brcse, Fred Delle, Charles M. Pu- gliese, Joseph DeCosmo, Peter J Vassallo, Paul Rinaldi, Joseph CO yedla, John Colucci, Louis Trotta and Fred Kowalski.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-24
'I-A CLUB HOLDS
 ANNUAL OUTING
Rain Fails to Dampen Dem- OCratic Spirits; Many
 Officials Present

Despite a series of showers, a crowd of more than 1000 gathered at Lakewood park yesterday for the 18th annual outing of the Italian American Democratic club. A pro- gram of sports and entertainment was offered.
 Because of the war there was no speaking program. A host of dis tinguished guests was on hand, in- cluding Mayor Vincent A. Scully, Town Chairman Maurice F. Tang ney, High Sheriff J. Edward Slavin, Town Clerk Mary c. Kilmartin, Senator Michael V. Blansfield, Pro- bate Judge Patrick Healey, Con- troller Thomas M Conlon, Tax Col lector Humbert Mangini, Rep. Dan- iel Mahaney, Rep. John Membrino, Registrar of Voters John T. Derwin, City Treasurer Serge. A. Belanger, and City Clerk Joseph M. Shea.
 Michael Rossi is president of the club. The arrangements committee was headed by Michael Ciano and Anthony Ferraro.
 The outing was regarded as one of the most successful ever held by tho club. An annual event, it cus- tomari1y marks the start of the Democratic campaign.
 In softball game, the married men beat the single men.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-24

IOny Rossi is now stationed at Kessler Field, Mis- sissppi and finds it warm there as at Miami Beach. He writes that Mickey Bowen and Sgt Harry Huey are still at the beach, as well as Jimmy Phean from High land Avenue. Tony sends his regards to all his local friends Our hearty thanks to Helen Fitzgerald Of 179 Hamilton Avenue for generous donation of can ceIIed hostage stamps Walter Sench is due home on Friday the 28th after vigorous training with the Coast Guard up in the mountains of Pennsylvania He's stationed at Hickory Run Reservation and appar enty Walt is thriving on the hard work the boys get Carmne Cipriano took time out from his vacation at Branford to come up to Waterbury for last Fridays primary battle
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-24
AN ODE TO A coNDENsoR TUBE

2 start out in the Casting Shop just molten into the casting mod poured, aided skillet, cooled and formed, become billet Then down to the which with standard length and weight the Schloemann boy it's I'm pushed through dies into and become she'll Then to the Epen Lucas Saws for trimming ends this operation finish then pickle pickled washed rned the Pointers where between heavy right down the benches then be pulled tugged until I'm wanted tough hard to sent There they turn more heat a rolls un-im This done I've heard ad to make to the Finish then with greatest strength I'm thrown by against stop and cut to finish length Then brred walls checked
 right
 they powerful light At last the Shipping Room reach For I'll be important part of Uncle sail the them, setting That victory
 Chieffo Mil
 Reprinted from the Scovn Bulletin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-24
Were vou born in August of 1e22, Miss? :.

Were you born in August of 1922 Miss? If so, then you've chance to be crowned Miss WEAF. The weknown radio station is conducting contest to de- eide on Miss WEAF who must have been born during the month August 1922 when the station first went on the air. WEAF recently celebrated its twentieth anniver sary and announced the popularity contest at that time nice things including an entire evening outfit, trip to show and night spot Miss WEAF will be yround ability to sing dance act, and must photo graph we'll The nearness of the birthday to August 16 1922 will also figure in the contest you think you can qualify write WEAF, Box 66, Station G New York The contest closes at midnight August 3O Letters must in clude autobiography of 100 words or less, proof of birth and clear picture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-24
Over the air waves

Over the air waves The Easy Aces having broad cast on the chain since 1881 will move to Col umba this fall There any studio audiences for presentation of "Mr District Attorney" Wednes day nights Broadcast of opera is again set for 194243 The first scheduled for Nov 28 and there . Dorothy Thompson returns to the air on Sept 20 (Blue), according to recent announcement. Tos- canini will launch the 194243 symphony orchestra son on the air Sunday, November l. He will conduct twelve concerts while Leopold Stokowsk will conduct like number Helen Gleason gets $1,000 per song every time she makes guest appearance radio While appearing at Carnegie Hall this in revivals of Well-known operettas she received $1,500 week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-24

must be tried thousand times in hundred different places. Maybe, say the cautious medicos, Bataan's climate gave the peroxide special powers.
 Great success has also been claim ed for the opposite of this open-air technique-that of cutting away all infected tissue from wounds and then sealing them in plaster casts until healed. This method, pion- eered perhaps in the Franco-Prus sian War of 1870, was developed by an American surgeon named Orr in the last world war. But the most dramatic results were claimed for it by Dr. Joseph T'rueta of Barcelona during the Spanish Civil War. Brit ish doctors also used it with appar- ently amazing success after Dun-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-24

Barbs Wonder where gossips would stand if there weren't any middle of the sidewalk, remarks Howard Smith, fresh his vacation in the country
 Isn't it about time for wOmen's clubs to start hav- ing smokers, asks Joe Deluca Frank Keefe, the air raid warden offers this blackOut thOughtregardleSS of where Moses was when the lights went Out be sure you're where you should be Mayor LaGuardias de- csOn to ration hot water sounds like throwing cold water on New York, claims Jimmy German the Water vile plumber It's still all right to bring home the bacon-but the bacon fat for your Uncle Sam, Louie ManZO tells me.