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The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
Board of Supervisors.

The regular meeting of the
Board of Supervisors for the
month of July was held at the
Court House yesterday and Mon
day with the following present:
5. w. Cald well, II. p. Hairston
and G. H. Jordan; J. T. Arm
strong, sheriff. and E. S. Moore,
clerk. The following is sum-
mary of the proceedings of the
board:
The minutes of the last ses-
sion were read and approved.
Dennis Butler, under age, was
relieved of the payment of his
poll tax.
The time for the receipt of the
personal assessment roll was ex-
tended another month.
J. B. Oakley was relieved of
the payment of poll tax, he hay
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
Officers Installed.

The semi-annual election of
officers of Union Lodge occurred
the past week and they were in
stalled Monday night in the pres
ence of a large number of the
members. Union Lodge was
never in finer condition and on
Monday night the following ex-
cellent men were made members
of the order: Messrs. O. r.
Griffin, E. G. Grace. Howard No
land. A. Fl. Pegues, Thos. w.
Harris, Brooks MCGOWAN and
Warren Cox.
The following officers were in
stalled on Monday Mig ht
Messrs. A. E. Love, Noble Grand !;
John Beall, Vice Grand; E. Fl.
Childers, Warden; P. w. Maer,
Conductor; j. r. Horton, Chap
lain; J. T. Stephenson, Right
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09

The Rogers Mercantile Co., and
after August 10th will continue
the Surprise Store at the same
stand and on the same princi-
pies. Our motto and terms:
Underbuy, Undersell, Spot
cash over the counter in every
sale. One price to every body
and exact justice TO every custo-
mer alike. We are now buying
and will put in an immense
stock of new goods in every de-
partment and will sell them at
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09

and Gardner appointed some
time ago to examine into the pro-
posed change of the Aberdeen
and Hamilton road made their
report. Action on same was de-
ferred until the next regular
meeting.
The petition of G. f. Sherrod
and others asking that their
lands be included in the stock
law district was granted.
The election for Supervisor in
District No. was ordered to be
held on July 9th.
Milton Odeneal, a colored boy
was bound to B. D. Erwin until
he is 81 years old.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09

Support Noble Grand; Albert
Loeb. Left Support Noble Grand;
Tom Pullen. r. S. V. G.; G. F.
McCown, L. S. V. c.; D. L. Bal
ley, r. S. s.; w. r. Smith, L. S.
S.; J. Fl. Beard, Inner Guard;
O. A. Quinn, Outer Guard.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
For Rent.

The Craddock home on the
Highlands. Possession given on
the 1st of September or during
August. Price $15. 90 per month.
For further particulars apply to
Sturdivant 81 Maer.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09

prices that are bound 60 sur
prise. We solicit your consid-
GRAFTON and after August 18th
all of your cash trade.
CARTER q CHAPMAN.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09

Mrs. Beverly Hopkins return
ed the past week from delight
full visit to relatives in North
Carolina.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
Millinery Bargains.

While in the market last week we secured some
of the greatest bargains in eady -tO- Wear Hats
we ever came across, and when we say bargains
we mean bargains in its truest sense
A4Ao. A new line of Children's and Misses
"a ~ Summer Hats that were manufactured to
sell at S1.O0 and $50.
Goo A new line of Ladies' Shirt Waist
al pl-OO Hats. If bought earlier in the season
would have sold $3.50 to $500.
cox A new line of Ladies' Shirt Waist
~ P''Z0 Hats. Early season price would have
been So. 80 to $500.
We offer any of the Shirt Waist, Pattern Hats
or Trimmed Hats that have left from all our
previous purchases, this sale at just one-half
price. Also great bargains in Flowers and other
millinery goods.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
ACard 10 the Thinking Public.

We desire to announce TO the
trade that we have purchased
the store fixtures and lease of
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
Table Danask.

A. 771- 58-inch Bleached Table Damask. II
al %~2~ bought and sold in the regular way
wond be 39c.
AK Beautiful Mercerized Table Damast, y
1A' w iuches wide, CSC and $l.00 value. Nap
kins to match at 81 .65 per dozen.
Al 3oc 62-inch All Pure Linen Damask. Less
@A' ~ than manufacturers cost
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
White Goods.

AT 6Jc Fine Sheer India Linen, worth lOc.
Al 81 40-inch wide White Lawn, regular 12ie
At o2C and I5c quality.
A+t011 New lot of the popular Sheer White
Al '%'~ Batiste. Never before offered a. SO
low price.
A. * New lot of the 48-nch White Wash Chit
AA' ~ fon the 35c quality.
A. D. The balance of our stock of the popular
@Al ~ White Mercerized Madras in al the
new damask patterns the 35c quality. These
goods are being shown in all the fall lines You
had better buy and put away if you don't need
them now
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
Hosiery Items.

A. 32t~ Ladies' Fine Imported Lace Isle
HAt 49, Thread Fast Black Hose. Manuiac-
tured to sell at SOC pair. Less than three pair,
Boo per pair
A. 7Oo > dozen Ladies Lace Stsipe Isle Hose
1A' %OO in solid black and colors and fancy
stripes a Boo value.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
Wash Goods.

A. K ,, 500 yards styles in Figured Batiste
@Al - and Lawns % inches wide, comes in all
the effects and full assortment of the popu-
lar polka dots in red blue and black. These
goods manufactured to retail at Zoe.
A. IL A new line of Sheer Lawns and Batistes,
IA ~ 30 inches wide, manufactured to retail at
Toe and lac. Also the balance OF our stock OF this
class of goods that were 10c and l24c. About 10
styles to select from of which were received
within the last two weeks.
A. ~. The balance of our stock of Real Irish
al W Dimities and Figured Batiste, the grades
that have been selling at l4c l5c and zoe.
AK 40 pieces new style Wash Goods such
AI 10 Raie de Chine Dotted BrOde, Embroid-
cry Swiss and other Sheer Fabrics manufactured
to retail at 25c. We also include in this lot the
balance of our stock of Embroidered Swisses and
Mercerized Chambrays that have been selling at
zoe and 25c
A. 81 beautiful line of Wash Goods in
1t rec Zephyrs, Tissues, Swisses and other
Sheer Goods that have been selling at Boo and Boo
We have many other barg aims to offer you in
Wash Goods equally as good as those mentioned
above. Newspaper space costs so we can mention
only few items in every department
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
Country and Town
Merchants

This is your opportunity.
Make out a list of what you
need for your Fall bust
ness and let our Mr.. ROg-
ers figure with you on
prices and terms.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09

S1.5O Fine All Wool Dress Goods now
soc yard.
Sl.O0 and 75c Atwood Fine Dress
Goods. 49c a yard.
Buy Silks now II will pay you big.
Entire stock of Beautiful Summer Dress
Goods at half-price.
75c Dainty Mercerized OxfOrds. Madras
Cloth, Pongees, FOulards and Tissues at
33c a yard. 25c qualities now 15c.
Lawns, Dimities, Organdies, Etc, that
sold for 15c and zoe now &c.
35c French Organizes now 18c per yard.
Buy your Winter Underwear now.
Dress Innings now at half-price.
60c Lace Hose, 33c a pair.
25c Lace Hose, lie pair.
35c and 25c Appliques and Embroid-
cries, lie yard
Ribbons! Fine Satin Ribbons at the
price of cheap taffeta ribbons.
Notions ofall kinds at a song.
&C. B. and ''R. & G." guaranteed
$3.50 COrsets, 64c.
300 doz. pairs Seamless and Stainless
Hose, &c pair
SOC Mercerized Silk Vests, 19c.
Sheets, Table Linens, Pillow Cases,
Bed Spreads, Towels, Napkins, Lace
Curtains all must go.
SOC Belts, 24c.
JewelrY at half price.
Bear in mind the stock will go at some
price and that quick. You now know
our first cost mark and our selling price
is plain figures, so now figure out the
great bargains yourself.
1000 yards Sheer White Lawn, II
inches wide, &c a yard.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17
SheriH's Sale.
The Scott County Saw
lngs Bank, Plaintiff.

The Scott County Saw
ings Bank, Plaintiff.
Va.
V. u. Horton, ct al,
Defendants.
BY virtue OF u special sxecut ion directed to
me from the Clerk OF the District Court OF Aud
ubon County, Iowa, on q judgement rendered.
by the District Court OF Audubon County on
the 9th day OF December 1908, In favor OF The
Scott County Savings Bank as plaintih and
against v. X. Horton and Clara A. Horton as
defendants for the sum OF Sixteen Hundred
and Nineteen dollars, (Si6i9) and costs taxed
at ten dollars and eighty cents (Sl0s0) and ac-
cruing costs, and Fifty Six dollars ana nineteen
cents t$56.l9l. attorneys fees. have levied
upon the following mortgaged premises herein
after de scrbed to satisfy said execution to-wit:
The South half ca OF the Northwest quarter
20 OF Section Twelve n2), Township Eighty
One tsll, Range Thirty Four ga, west OF the 5th
p. III. all In Audubon County. Iowa. And will
offer the same for sale to the highest bidder
for cash in hand on the 18th day OF January
A. ID. 1904. in front OF the court house i'm Audi
bon at the hour OF O'Clock p IN. OF said day
when and where due attendance will be given
by the undersigned. Dated at Audubon, Iowa,
this 18th day OF December 1908.
II. L. ANDERSON. Sheriff Of said county.
Give By WM. J. HAMILTON, Deputy.
Nash 4 Phelps and Fieke q Fieke Attorneys.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17
District Court

Court adjourned Tuesday. Several
cases that were expected to come uI
for trial were settled. Last week the
case of Edmundson, the Perry nursery
man, against Clarence Scott, formerly
a citizen of Extra, now of Nebraska,
was tried, Andrews for plaintiff and
Kapp for defendent. 1t was for a tree
account. When the evidence was in
the Judge directed the jury to return a
verdict for the amount plaintiff claim
ed.
The case of Groteluschen and Fors-
beck VS.. the C. s. N. w. Ry. Co. was
to have been tried Monday. In last
February plaintiffs shipped two cars
of hogs to Omaha. Usually their
shipments are but about II hours on
the road but this one was 30 hours.
They asked for S75 because of shrink
age and for being thrown on bad
market. The company offered a small
amount only, SO the suit was entered,
Cosson & Ross appearing for the plain
tiffs and Mclaughlin, of Des Moines
and F. II. Blume, for the defendant.
just before the trial was TO begin the
parties settled for S65.
The cases of Miller VS.. Allen, both
OF Viola township, for SIC, 900 damages
because of Mrs. Miller's death, was
settled out OF court.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

Just a few words to you about os-
teopathy. 1t has proved successful
in the treatment of all cureable dis
eases, acute or chronic. The follow
ing is a partial list of the ones in
which it has proved the most success
full. Asthma, atrophy of limbs,
bladder trouble, barrenness, GOODNESS
of extremities, constipation, diarrhoea
dislocations, dizziness, dysmenorr-
hoea, dyspepsia, eye troubles, female
irregularities, goitre, headaches, hay
fever, varicose veins, heart troubles,
indigestion, insomnia, kidney trouble,
liver troubles, locomotor ataxia first
stages, lumbago, neuralgia, paraly-
sis, rheumatism, st. Vitus' dance,
sciatic rheumatism, spinal curvatures,
stomach troubles, throat affections,
uterine troubles, nervous diseases.
If you are suffering with any of these
try the treatment the science of which
DIR. Wilson is a representative OF
over four years standing.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17
Hale-Coe.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Coe was the scene of pretty wedding
Sunday Dec. 9th, the contracting
parties being their daughter Eta, and
Fred Hale. Promptly at Il O'Clock
the bridal party entered the parlor
accompanied by Miss Carrie Coe and
Ray Shockley. The bride was very
beautifully attired, the groom in con-
ventional black. The cerimony was
performed by Rev. L. w. Fickinger,
pastor of the Evangelical church.
After the ceremony, which was attend
ed only by relatives and intimate
friends, the festive board was sur
rounded and its sumptuous spread en-
loved
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17
Land for Sale.

Farm OF 100 acres three miles from
city limits, gently rolling but lays
we'll, fair improvements. Can buy
for what you would pay for raw land.
Small payment down, easy terms on
balance. y Also 20 acres adjoining
town on north, under cultivation
lays WE'LL Just the thing for a retired
farmer. WIN. CLoUGHLY.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

Mr.. Geo. Bicklehaupt and Miss
Minnie Ohm were marri ed last We'd
nesday at the BRIDES home in this
city by Rev e. b. Cousins. The
groom, is son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Philip Bicklehaupt, formerly of Viola
township, now of Silver Lake, Kansas.
He spent part of the past season on the
Pacific Coast. The bride is daugh-
ter of the late Peter Ohm and wife,
both deceased. These two young peo-
pie are well known in this vicinity and
are highly respected. They will COM
mence housekeeping on the Ohm place
seven miles east of Audubon. May
prosperity and happiness attend them.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17
Excursion Rates for the Holidays.

Via the North Western line. Ex-
cursion tickets will be sold at reduced
within 200 miles of selling station.
December "a, %, 81 and January i,
good returning until and including
January 4, 1904. Apply to agents
Chicago & North Western R'y. 5lw3
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

When you are settling up your
yearly accounts remember your local
newspaper man. He needs his money
as much as does your merchant or
doctor. Each issue of the paper rep
resents an outlay for labor and mate
rial that the publisher has to settle
each week as time goes along, so you
ought to keep good faith with him and
pay him for, your copy promptly at
the end of the year.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17
mock ISLAND SYSTEM.
Holiday Excursion Rates.

Usual holiday excursion rates will
be in effect between Rock Island sta
tions not more than 200 miles apart,
December "a, 25 and 81 and January /.
Return limit, January 4, 1904.
Full particulars at all!Rock Island
ticket Offices. DIV
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

Ben Salinger, the we'll known Car
roll lawyer, is in New Yory city GO
ing last week, where he will commence
proceedings against the American
book Company in behalf of several
other book companies. The com
plant seems to be that the defendant
tries to get school boards to break
their contracts with other companies
and make new ones with it. Salinger
will ask for an injunction. Ben is an
able lawyer and these big companies
will find he knows how to handle
their ease.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

The suit of the Anderson heirs
against the Rock Island Rail Road
Co. ut Atlantic last week terminated
Saturday night, the jury being out
three or four hours and bringing in a
verdict for $4,000 for the plaintiff. 1t
will be remembered that about three
years ago Jack Anderson, well known
here several years ago, father of Harry
and Sam Anderson, was run over and
killed by passenger train east of At
lantic. He with another man was
driving across ut crossing when the
engine struck them. The mother is
dead some years since. There are
six children. l.. l.. DeLano was
attorney for the plaintiff. 1t is ex-
pected defendent will ask for new
trial or appeal to the supreme court.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

Mrs. Hawk, of Newton, was here the
forepart of the week and inspected the
Women's Relief Corps. She is sister
in-law of Prof. Hawk who was employ
ed in the Audubon schools number
of years ago.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

Wanted-All the good draft horses
and good chunks | can get. Will buy
big ones if wire cut or blue eye, II
servicably sound from 3 to 10 years
old. lWill buy good horses of the
different classes, weighing from 1000
to 2000 pounds. Will buy mules all
sizes. Bring me your good horses
and mules, will buy them. Will be
at Weighton's livery barn Audubon,
Iowa, Tuesday, Dec. % '03. forenoon
only. Z. f. POWELL.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

Parties wishing to protect their fruit
trees from rabbits, mice, borers, sun
scald, barking when cultivating, etc.,
can do SO By using the Veenering
Tree Protectors. For sale by T.. n.
Taggart, Audubon, Iowa. II.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

rnr Sale.

Plymouth Rock cockrells bred from
high scoring birds. Also few hens
and pullets OF same breeding. Write
or enquire OF T.. N. Taggart at the
nursery, Audubon, Iowa. If.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

/ have quite few choice farms in
Guthrie County ranging from $35 to
$40 per acre. They vary in size from
a garden.patch up to 300 acres. |
sell on straight commission and deal
fair. Call on me or write me at Wich-
tia. ID. l.. CANAL If
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Nelson left
Saturday for Anita for a visit with
relatives. Mr.. Nelson went to Des
Moines Monday to attend the state
convention of abstractors.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17
Road Mork Bids.

The trustee OF Hamlin township will
receive bids for road work for 1904 at
u meeting TO be heldlat Hamlin station
Dec. 81. Or to twp. clerk.
sow 7. j. Coglan, Clerk.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Hersman left
Monday for Ida Grove where they
will visit some time with their son
Ralph.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

Mr.. Merwin, who has been clerking
for A. H. Roberts the past year will
return tn his home at Leon soon. His
place will be filled by Robert Nor
gard, of Extra.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17
T aiIoring

Will mako you good pants for
from $3.50 up or full suit from $500
up. | have some bargains in Christ
mas suits.
If VIM. MEHLE.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17
House and Lots For Sale,

Five acres improved. Enquire at the
house or of me at school house.
T.. B. EDDY.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17
Registered Duroc Jersey Hogs.

have a number of boars and gelts
for sale. JOHN NORRIS,
42w l3* Audubon, Iowa.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

We hear that John p. Johnson has
purchased the coal business of Henry
jacobson and will move to town.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

The sympathy OF our people is with
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Wilson in the
death of their little one which occurred
Monday evening. TWAS born Friday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

Dan Freeman left Tuesday for Ill.
where he was called by the serious ILL
ness of his mothers brother, III. c..
Teiphtv
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

| have the Fay stockings and will
supply anyone who wishes them either
at my home or at their own home.
5Ow3+ Mrs. Chandler.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

| will pay the highest market price
in cash or trade. If L. w. BAKER.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Z. e. Fischer arrived
Saturday for visit with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Lyman.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

L. d. Phelps was business visitor
in Des Moines the fore part of the
week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17
Jersey Hogs.

Registered Duroc Jersey sows, gelts
and bears for sale. Bears fit for SER
vice. II j. G.. DAVIS.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

Mrs. Joe Johnston was down yester-
day to have the doctor dress an 'abcess
on her hand.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

Sam Kopp left yesterday for bust
ness trip to Peoria and Galesburg,
III
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

INLuT sIUH IICNtts 10 Dts WUfTItSI va
Via the Northwestern line will be
sold at reduced rates, December 2S,
and 20, limited to return until jan
Jury 2, 1904, inclusive, on account OF
Iowa State Teachers Association An
nual Convention and Meeting OF the
Iowa Rural Carriers Association.
Apply to agents Chicago & North
Western R'y. 5lw3
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

Miss May Hoover returned yester-
day from a visit in Des Moines.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

Freeman Sheets, who is making a
sale for Dec. "a, is preparing to move
to Atlantic.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17
Poultry Wanted .

/ buy Hides, Furs, Wool and Feath-
ers. Roy Riggs. Audubon, la. II
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

Two stick pins, nice ones. Owner
call at REPUBLICAN office. If
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

John Chapman has been dangerous.
ly i'll with fever but is recovering.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

White Holland turkeys for sale.
Mrs, Jas. Law.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

Mrs. Geo. Kellog is among the sick
this week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17
L.andl Landl Landl

Heating Stove for Sale.
See L. j. Hill.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17
Chester White Swine.
Excursion Tickets TO Des Moines. Ia.

Chester White boars, sows and gelts
for sale. q. g. MCDONALD, Ross, la.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-05
MINNESOTA
INDIANS HOLD OUT
They Refuse to Sign the Treaty for
Cession of Red Lake Reserve
Lands.
Major Mclaughlin Leaves for Wash.
ington, but the Negotiations
May Be Reopened.


Fosston, Mirln., May 5.-The Red Lake
Indians have refused to sign the treaty
for ceding the twelve townships of the
Red Lake Indian reservation, as provided
in the bill passed at the last session of
congress.
Frank Kratka mayor of Thief River
Falls, has arrived from the council held
at Red Lake Agency between Major Nc
Iaughlin and the Indians. The council
commenced last Tuesday and closed Sat
urday night The bone of contention was
giving sections 16 and So to the state for
school purposes. The Indians objected to
that provision, but were almost persuaded.
Major Scott. acting Indian agent, was
sent for. and after his arrival word was
received from the acting secretary of the
interior that the consent of the Pembina
Chippewas on the White Earth reserva-
tons has to be secured. The Indians final
ly decided. Saturday evening, not to sign
the treaty and the council broke up.
Major Mclaughlin left for Washington
to-day. He told the Indians they would
reopen negotiations at any time before
the next session of congress should they
change their minds. 1t is believed they
will eventually sign.