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The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1901-08-01
UNION, VOL. XIV. NO. 33. B
Payments on Sioux Indian Lands

There has been so much Legislation
enacted by Congress and so many new
regulations promulgated by the Cen
eral Land Office, relative to the price
to be paid ,or Sioux Indian Lands, that
settlers affected by these changes ap-
pear to be confused, in other words, do
not know "where they are at
A large area, lying north of the
Belle Fourche river and east Of the
Cheyenne river, within this land dis
trict, was ceded to the government by
the Sioux Indians and opened to settle-
ment, under the existing homestead
laws, by proclamation of the president
of the United States, on February
10, 1890. This proclamation was for a
period of ten years, after the expira
tion of which the lands should be clas
si6ed as ''public lands" and be dis
posed of in the same manner as all
other lands upon Uncle Sam's domain.
The treaty with the Indians provided
that as these lands were disposed OF.
they should receive at the rate of ST .25
per acre for the first three years aud
Is cents for the next two years and SO
cents during the remaining fye years
Of the treaty.
/ The act OF congress of May II, 1900,
was construed to mean that settlers
npon these ceded lands would be per-
mitted to prove up by paying the usual
land office fees and commissions and
that the purchase price agreed upon
with the Indians would not be required.
1t was also held that proof could be
made after fourteen months residence
and cultivation the same as FIVE years.
Quite number of settlers took advant-
age Of this and proved up on their
places, but before many months had
passed another ruling was promul-
gated which required payment of the
Sioux Indian price for the land in cases
where proof was offered prior to five
years from date OF entry.
This seems to be the status of the
case at the present time and those who
are laboring under the impression that
they can prove up before five years
from date Of entry without paying the
Indian price, may as we'll disabuse
their minds OF any such notions. 1t is
we'll for the publ, to understand, also,
that homestead entries made after the
l0tf of February, 1900 (Which was the
date of the expiration Of the presi-
dents proclamation) upon lands that
had formerly been entered while the
proclamation was in force and effect,
must still be paid for at the price fixed
bv the classification to which they be-
longed when the original entry was
made.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1901-08-01
A DELAYED Train,

Saturday nights train from the
north was about three and half
hours late, owing to a heavy land
side at the mouth of the tunnel
between Deadwood and White
wood. Upon arriving at the tunnel it
was found that the train could not
proceed further, the conductor con-
cluded to run back to Dead wood,
rather than keep the passengers
waiting on the track But discov-
cred upon attempting to return
that cave had occurred after they
had passed, through which the train
could not make its way, and he was
compelled to walk to Deadwood to
get help.
Life is a mixture Of sunshine and
shadow, an amalgamation of glad
ness and gloom, says an exchange.
The heart that beats wild and high
with pain, and tears that trickled
down our cheeks are evaporated in
the CHEEKY warmth of our smiles.
Today the baby in the cradle kicks
up i heels and chuckles with inno-
c mt mirth, but tonight it will be
full of paregoric and collie. The
school boy gets licking and goes
off to bed to dream of fire-crackers.
A few years are added to his life
and he begins to raise boils and goes
to parties with sweet young thing
who has tight shoes and light
heart. Time hurries him on and ere
he is aware of it he has wife and
dyspepsia, and at last, when he fl
nally reaches the western side of the
hill, he finds that his closing days
are crowned with grand children
and rheumatism.
A newspaper whose columns
overflow with advertisements of
business men has more influence
lin attracting attention to and
building up city or town than
any other agency that can be en-
ployed. People 20 where there is
business. Capital and labor will To-
cate where there is an enterprising
community. No power on earth
1 is as strong to build up town as a
newspaper well patronized, a, d
It's power should be appreciated. ~
Rev. 7. Dewitt Talnage.
Tn Elliott and his steam pump
have been kept busy since the storm
Of Friday night, clearing cellars. and
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1901-08-01
a Close Call

During the storm OF Friday night
the house occupied by Il. r. Quiggle
was struck BY lightning and slightly
damaged. The electric bolt entered
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1901-08-01
rhe Rest in the World.

Dr.J w. Hamilton, of San Francisco
Cal. says: 81 have sold Warmers White
Wine OF Tar Syrup for years. 1t is the
best cough medicine in the world, and
has no equal for asthma"
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1901-08-01
NEW SERIES, NO. Isl

A very large variety Suits from $1.O up.
Suits, coat and pants; or coat, pants and vest.
Good knee pants 25c. Allwool pants, Soc.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1901-08-01

Tn Elliott and his steam pump
have been kept busy since the storm
OF Friday night, clearing cellars, and
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-03
Ciyilizing the Island of Guam.

Gov. "Dick" Leary or Guam is
civilizing the island on the lightning
express method 1t will be completely
Americanized in bout year. In a
letter to his brother, an army officer,
the governor announces that he has
abolished slavery (which was exactly
right, compelled some friars to leave
the island, amended the marriage laws
with regard to polygamy, prohibited
the liquor traffic, and forbidden drunk
enness. In his drink order the COVER
nor said sternly: Drunkenness is
the chief source of all crime and
trouble in this island, and must and
shall cease That he is "benevo-
lent despot" cannot be gainsaid. For
example, this order: "For the pro-
lection of government interests and
as safeguard against the machina-
tions, devices and schemes of specula-
tors and adventures, it is hereby or
dered that all persons who claim own
ership of land in this island or its de-
tendencies are prohibited from selling
or transferring any portion of such
property without first obtaining the
consent Of the governor. Violation of
this order may be punished by fine or
Imprisonment or both.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-03
WASHINGTON GOSSIP.
Several Matters of Interest to minnesota
People.

st. Paul Dispatch Washington CORES
pondence:
Gen. Wilson passed on the st. Paul
harbor line matter before returning
and the petition is now before Secre-
tary Root. He may consider it today
if the papers can reach him before the
hour of closing.
Co ngressman McCleary was at the
interior department this morning look
ing over the status of the Pipestone
reservation matter. 1t was said at the
Indian Office today that before return
ing to Washington, Commission r
Jones will visit Minnesota and person
al ly look into conditions concerning
d cad and down timber operations.
There are two or three special agents
now at work on trespass cases, and the
department expects to collect full pen
atty price for cutting green timber
under the guise of dead and down.
A special agent from the Indian
Office has been sent to Sisseton, S. d. q,
and Yankton agencies. Charges have
been filed against Agent Hardy at the
latter agency.
F. J. Haggerty, a clerk in the St.
Paul postoffice, has made application
for appointment as postoffice inspector.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-03
Coughing Bean.

To the ordinary housemaid the fall
ing of house plant into a violent
paroxism of coughing is naturally dis
concerting. Yet there are plants
which will do this when the broom or
the buster begins to make dust fly.
This singular plant is the coughing
bean, known to the botanist as.the
Eutada tussieno. 1t is a native of
warm and moist tropical countries,
and can not and will not stand dust.
When dust settles upon the breathing
pores and the leaves of this plant and
chokes them a gas accumulates inside
the leaves, and when it gains sufi-
cient strength forcibly elbows off, -
clearing the pores of dust and making
a sound exactly like coughing. At
the same time the leaves trembIe and
the plant actually "gets red in the
face, through the sinking of the
green chlorophyl grains and the.ap-
pearance of red PARTICLES on the leaves.
This plant is sometimes used as
houseplant, and sweeping the room
sets it coughing, to the intense aston
ishment of pesrons not familiar with
its peculiarities.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-03
He Was Correct Enough.

In certain regiment was an eX pert
gymnast, who taught his brother sub
alterns how to walk across the barrack
room on their hands. While thus en-
gagged one evening the door opened,
and the colonel, a stern disci plinarian,
entered the room, looking attentively
at the inverted company, shook his
head gravely and departed without
uttering word. Extra parade duty
next morning was the least punish
ment expected for this breach of dis
cipline. Some days passed, however,
and, no notice being taken, it was
thought that an apology and explana-
tion should be offered by the prime in
stigator of these unsoldierly move
ments. A reference being made to the
evening, the colonel amazed the in
tending apoligist by exclaiming
Hush, my dear fellow, 1 would not
have anybody know it forsthe world.
The fact is, I had been dining out
with an old brother officer who had
served with me in India, and pom my
life had no idea the wine could have
such effect upon me; but when !
looked in to see if you were all right
in your quarters [ could have sworn
that l saw you all upside down It'd
Bits.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-03
May 3-10-17, 1901
ORDER FOR HEARING ON CLAIMS.

ORDER FOR HEARING ON CLAIMS.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
y Earth-ss. In Probate Court.
In the matter Of the estate of Leander
Wilson, deceased
Letters of administration on the estate OF
said deceased being this day granted unto
Elizabeth l.. Wilson, of said county.
1t is ordered that all claims and demands OF
all persons against said estate be presented to
this court for examination and allowance, at
the Probate Office in the City of Mankato, in
said Blue Earth county, on the following day,
viz: On Thursday the 7th day of November AID.
1901, at ten o'clock in the forenoon OF said day.
1t is further ordered that six months from
the date hereof be allowed to creditors to pre-
sent their claims against said estate, at the ex-
piration of which time all claims not presented
to said court or not proven to its satisfaction,
shall be forever barred, unless for cause shown
further time be allowed.
Ordered further, That notice OF the time and
place of the hearing and examination of said
claims and demands shall be given by publica-
ton of this order for three successive weeks,
prior to the day appointed for such examina-
ton, in the Mankato Free Press, weekly
newspaper printed and published at Mankato,
in said county.
Dated at Mankato the lth day of May
A. D. 1901,
By the Court,
probate Seal VIM. F. HUGHES,
Judge of Probate.
Sam B. Wilson, Attorney for Administrative.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-03
Cheap Rates to California.

February 18th and each Tuesday
thereafter, until and including April
30th, special low rate colonist tickets
will be sold via the Southern Pacific
company's ogden" and ''Sunset"
routes to all points in California.
The rate will be: From Chicago
$50, from st. Louis, Memphis and New
Orleans $27.5 so, from Omaha, Kansas
City, etc, $25 Corresponding low
rates from all other points east and
north.
For particulars and detailed inform
alton pertaining to the Southern Paci-
fic company's routes, and these special
rates to California, call upon or ad-
dress W. G. Neimyer, G. W. A, S.
P. Co., 23S Clark ST., Chicago, I'LL.
G. G. Carey, G. A, S. P. Co., 2Os
Sheidley Bdg., Kansas City, Mo.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-03
THE DICTATOR OF NOME.

There is little man at Nome whose
word is law. His legal standing is
not as high as an ordinary constable,
but by common consent the rules the
camp. Fasteners first heard of him
when he made his great dash over the
frozen SHOWS to the relief of the win
ter whalers of Point Barrow. Ever
Arctic explorers marveled at this &C.
complishment, but those who knew
the nerve of the man simply said,
"That's like Jarvis.
If you would have such nerves and
such endurance, drink Golden Grair
Belt" beer, for it is brewed from the
purest barley, malt and hops. 1t will
keep your body warm and strong ant
your nerves quiet. Have a case in youl
home. Order of your nearest dealer OF
be supplied by NJ. J. Smith, Mankato
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-03
THE SOCIAL INSTINCT.
The S. S. Club Listens to Paper on Its
Growth by Prof Partridge.

The Social Science club met Tuesday
evening and Prof. Geo. E. Partridge
of the normal school faculty, read a
paper on 'The Origin of the Social In
stinct. % 1t was a finely prepared
paper, reviewing the growth OF the
social instinct in man from primitive
times, also taking up the child and
tracing it growth in him as his years
develop 1t was a splendid paper,
much enjoyed by all members present.
DR.. E. D. Steel led the discussion
and his remarks were we'll put, pune
tuated with more or less humor. A
general discussion followed.
The next meeting of the club will
be held on Tuesday evening, May
18th, when Rev. T. M. Edmands will
read paper on 1.-The Relation of
Higher Criticism to Orthodoxy, " and
Rev. S. D. Works will lead the dis
cussiOn,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-03
The Indian and the Northwest

A handsomely illustrated book has
just been issued by the Chicago &
North Western R,y, bound in cloth
historical data relat ling to the settle.
ment of the great northwest, with fine
half tone engravings of Black Hawk,
Sitting Bull, Red Cloud and other
noted chiefs; Clusters battle-ground
and ten colored map plates showing
location of the various tribes dati ng
back to 1900. A careful review of the
book impresses one that it is valued
contribution to the history of these
early pioneers. and copy should be
in every library. Price, 80 cents per
copy. Mailed postage prepaid upon
receipt of this amount by W. B. Knis-
kern, % Fifth avenue Chicago, Ill.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-03
The Pan.American Exposition Held at
Buffalo, N. Y, May LIST, 10 Nov.
LAT 1Q0I

On April 3Oth and daily thereafter
the Chicago Great Western railway
will sell through excursion tickets to
Buffalo, good to return within Is days
at fare and one-third for the round
trip.
A special rate for every Tuesday in
May will be one fare plus 81. 90 for the
round trip. These tickets will be
good leaving Buffalo until midnight
on the Saturday following the day Of
sale.
The lowest rates will always be in
force on the Chicago Great Western
railway, and its equipment and accom-
modations are unsurpassed.
The company has issued neat illus
trated folder, giving map of Buffalo
and of the exposition grounds list
of hotels; time card of its trains and
their eastern connections, and much
other valuable information.
For full information and Pan
American folders, address any Great
Western agent, or J. P. Elmer, General
Passenger agent, 113 Adams street,
Chicago.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-03
A STRANGE ROCK.
Faribault Journal

Faribault Journal:
At camp No. 2, near Clinton Falls,
the Burlington railroad graders sud
denly ran into rock in the big cut, of
a peculiar formation, which has to be
removed by blasting. 1t is very hard
and heavy as lead and resembles iron
pyrites and silver and is probably a
combination of sulphur, iron, copper
and cobalt. 1t exists in large quantities
and in getting it out of the way some
peculiar bits have been found. One
piece, which the foreman, John Grant,
took out of a solid piece of rock and
gave to l.. Tuttle, resembles an old
Mexican button. 1t is convex on the
face and perfectly round in shape and
on the back is projection in the
center that has the appearance of hav-
ing been an eye. 1t is clearly pyrites
and separated freely from the rock.
This place was evidently once an
Indian camp as many arrow heads of
peculiar formation have been picked
up and dug out in grading.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-03
LAKE CRYSTAL.

From the Union:
A special engine came from st.
James Sunday, and took four cars of
cattle from here to Sioux City for
Barnes & Bender Geo. Loomis &C
companied the stock.
Lily Creamery company has added
to their line of machinery at the
creamery a pasteurizer. 1t is for pre-
serving the kim milk sweet period
of several days.
The wind blew Thursday and Friday
hard enough to blow down signs and a
few shade trees 1t was rough on
those who had cleaned house. The
patient house cleaner will have the
job to do over again.
DR.. Satterlee, an old citizen of this
county, died at the home of his SON.
in-law, Chas. Holden, south of Ampoy,
Monday. He was about rs years of
age. The doctor was we'll known by
all old settlers. DR.. Holden of Amboy,
is also a son-in-law of deceased.
In the ball game played at this place
last Friday between the high school
team of this city and team from the
Commercial college of Mankato, our
boys were not in it little bit. The
score stood 80 to 9. The Lake boys
played and the Mankato men inn
ings, which of course would make
some difference. The day was very
unfavorable all around the wind blew
a perfect gale and it was hard to tell
where the ball went after it left the
bat Another thing, we have slight
suspicion that the Mankato crowd was
picked.
1t was hard task, the farewell to
Rev. W. NJ. Jones and family on their
departure last Friday for their new
home at Columbus Junction, Iowa.
His residence of so many years in this
place has won for himself and estim-
able family the warmest friendship of
a large circle of acquaintance, who
sincerely regret their departure. Mrs.
Jones, her daughter and son go this
week. The members of Rev. Jones' old
church, Carmel, gave farewell recep-
ton week ago Tuesday evening, to
which everybody in the neighborhood
turned out to say farewell and bi d
them God-speed. He was presented
with gold-headed cane by the as
sembly, and the evening was passed
in listening to short addresses by
Messrs. Evan Jones, 81. G. Jones,
Hugh Edwards and others. Prof.
Parry, being present sang several de-
lightful solos which were very much
enjoyed.
R. S. Hughes and wife of this place
have received copy of the Lindsborg
Record, Kansas, containing a write up
of the rendition of Handel's grand
oratorio, the Messiah, - in that place
for five days prior to and including
Easter. Their son Thomas F. Hughes,
an instructor in Bethany musical cvl-
lege of that place, took the tenor solo
part in the oratorio. The elegantly
printed programs also contained fine
half-toned picture of Mr.. Hughes and
several others who took leading parts
in the oratorio We all feel proud of
Prof. Hughes, and have predicted for
him bright future we clip from the
Record what they have to say of him :
''Prof. Thomas F. Hughes, the
tenor, another pupil of Prof. Hinshaw
who comes from the east highly rec
commended. He has already made a
most excellent. impression at Bethany,
and the Messiah" audiences were
charmed with his numbers.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-03
Homeseekers' Excursion Tickets.

To nearly all points in the United
States on sale at all ticket offices Of the
Chicago Great Western Ry. on the
first and third Tuesdays of each month
January to June, 1901, at very low
homeseekers' rate of one fare plus
So. 90 for the round trip. Tickets good
for return within 81 days from date
of sale. Persons contemplating a trip
will save money by calling on any
Great Western agent and obtaining de-
tailed information regarding the
homeseeker's rates, or addressing J. P.
Ulmer, Gen. Pass. Agt, Chicago.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-03
Personally Conducted Weekly Excursions
via the Northwestern

We have inaugurated the popular
personally conducted weekly excur-
sions between Minneapolis, ST. Paul
and Mankato and San Francisco and
Los Angeles via, Sioux City, Council
Bluffs and Ogden. sleeper leave
Mankato every Tuesday at 1: 10
O. clock, arriving at San Fran
cisco 10 :45 p. m the following Fri
day and Los Angeles at Z 100 a. m.
the following Saturday. Chas. E.
johnson, Ticket Agt.. Union Depot.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-03

Business Opportunities on the. line of
the Chicago Great Western Ry. in ILL
nois, Iowa, Minnesota and Missouri.
Firsts.c class openings in growing towns
for all kinds of business and for manu-
featuring. Our, list includes locations
for blacksmiths, doctors, dressmakers,
furniture, grain and live stock buyers,
general merchandise, hardware, har-
ness, tailors. cold storage, creameries
and canning factories. Write fully in
regard to your requirements so that
we may advise you intelligently. Ad-
dress w. J. Reed, Industrial Agent.
G. G.. W. Ry., 6O1 Endicott Bldg, st.
Panl
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-03
Homeseekers' Rates via 500 Line.

Tuesday, February 18th and each
Tuesday following until April 3Oth.
The 500 line will sell one way settlers
tickets to points in Minnesota, North
Dakota, Canadian Northwest, Koo-
tenay and Pacific coast points. Round
trip tickets on sale first and third
Tuesdays of each month until, and in
Guiding June. Rates very low. Get
particulars from agents or write w.
R. Galloway, General Passenger
Agent, Minneapolis. MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-03
Special Train Excursion to La Crosse,
Wis

Via. the Chicago, Milwaukee & st.
Paul Ry on Sunday, May 9th.
SPECIAL FREE PROGRAM.
Balloon ascension and parachute de-
scent at 1 p. m. Lake park by
Madame Frances LIE Roy, st. Paul,
MINI.
Grand band concert and musical
program will be given in the Lake
Park auditorium or large pavilion
tent at 80 p. m.
Base ball game at the La Crosse ball
park at 2 80 p. M, Minneapolis VS.. La
Crosse. General admission free only
to holders of excursion tickets. Ad-
mission to grand stand % cents.
Also numerous other attractions at
La Crosse, which will assure pleasant
time for all excursionists.
The special train will leave Man
kato at 40 a. m. on Sunday, May
9th, and returning will leave La
Crosse at p. m. Sunday, the 9TH.
Excursion tickets will be good going
and returning only on above train and
date.
Round trip rate from Mankato 81. 80.
For further particulars apply to the
ticket agent of the Chicago, Milwau
kee & ST. Paul -Ry.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-03
Excursion Rates 10 the Pan-American
Exposition, Buffalo. N. Y.

ia. the North Western line, will be
placed in effect May 1st, and on Tues
day especially low rate tickets will be
sold with favorable return limits.
Direct connection with Chicago, with
fast trains GU all lines to Buffalo. For
further particulars, apply to agents
An illustrated booklet will be mailed
on receipt of two cents postage by W.
B. Kniskern, General Passenger and
Ticket Agent, Chicago.