Solid Citizen or Horse Thief?

[Excaliber]

This story has been around for awhile, thought some of you might not have seen it. Seem's appropriate with all the "spin" we see around these here parts...

Written on the back of the mans picture:
'Remus Reid, horse thief, sent to Montana Territorial Prison 1885, escaped 1887, robbed the Montana Flyer six times. Caught by Pinkerton detectives, convicted and hanged in 1889.'


Rumor has it he's related to Congressman Harry Reid (or Bush, or Obama, just pick any politician at random), who had this to say about that.


"Remus Reid was a famous cowboy in the Montana Territory . His business empire grew to include acquisition of valuable equestrian assets and intimate dealings with the Montana railroad. Beginning in 1883, he devoted several years of his life to government service, finally taking leave to resume his dealings with the railroad. In 1887, he was a key player in a vital investigation run by the renowned Pinkerton Detective Agency. In 1889, Remus passed away during an important civic function held in his honor when the platform upon which he was standing collapsed."

...and thats how you do spin control!