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The Tomahawk., 1904-04-21
BREEDER OF MO-,
.NOPOLY.


rules regulating commerce with
Indian tribes, that license to
trade was "a feature deemed nee
essary at an earls date in the his
tory of this country. -
This plan may have had it's
good sides, and perhaps was nee
essary under. the. then existing
conditions. But today the con-
ditions are changed; the social
condition of majority of the
tribes of Indians tAteug ghoht the
country have so improved that
scores of individuals are fitted to
engage in commercial pursuits,
and besides this, have abandoned
their tribal relations and are citiz-
ems of the United States.
] The system of licensing was
! inaugerated as a protection for
! the Indian> and to make the for
eign white trader amenable to the
United States for any breach of
law, and was also a mutual pro-
tectioh as between the trader and
his clientage.
Indians in time engaged in
trade, but had to comply with the
laws regulating commerce with
Indian tribes. No harni followed
this practice, but it is the history
of reservations that, to CRAFTY
personal malice. licenses we're re-
fused to applicants on one pretext
or anotheh though animated by
petty spite
The absurdity of licensing In
dians became apparent and a law
was passed, making unnecessary
for them to take. out licenses. to-
trade among their own people.
| subsequently this law was amend
ed sc as to compel mixed-bloods
to take out Licenses to trades AL
though vigorous protests have
since been made against this un-
just discrimination against them,
i by these mixed -bloods, since their
status is the same as that of the
full-bloods, the law still remains
unchanged.
- We believe the intelligence and
!he changed status of the Indians
now demand radical change of
the law regulating trade with the
Indians, and not only this but all
the intercourse laws which apply
to them should be obliterated
from the United States statutes.
The law regulating trade does not
protect the Indians, but breeds
monopoly and is an injury to
thenh
A mixed.blood Indian, with a
small capital, is frequently unable
TO furnish the ten thousond dollar
bond required by the law, and is
thus compelled to abandon COM
mercial pursuit, or to trade under
the license of a licensed trader,
who frequently demands a big
percentage for the privilege ac-
corded.
Another condition which places
a mixed-blood member of reser-
vation at disadvantage is that a
purchaser of a tract of inherited
Indian land may engage thereon
in any kind of business without
restriction, while mixed-blood
who may be occupying an adJoin-
ing tract of tribal land, Cannot do
this without the necessary license
to trade with Indians which is re-
quired by law.
Since Indians are made citizens
by the general Allotment Act, let
them enjoy in all respects the
rights, privelleges and imfnunities
this citizenship gives and guaran-
tees to them.
DLNTISTRY--For first class
aan4;s+r,r coll onDr r II. Phalon.
The Tomahawk., 1904-04-21
THE NORTH DAKOTA
CHlPPEWAS.

entitled An act making appro
priations for the current contin'
gent expenses Of the Indian De-
partnaent and for fulfilling treaty
stipulations with various Indian
tribes for the fscal year ending
June 80, 1867 has provision
in it to ratify an agreement, with
the Chippewa Indians living al
Turtle Mountain ard known as
the Turtle Mountain Band, >
made in 1892.
This agreement provides for the
conveyance of all the right, title
and interests claimed by those In
dians to certain tract of country
in North Dakota, and for the allot-
ment of land in severalty to the
members Of the band on the tract
known as the Turtle Mountain
Reservation in North Dakota.
The consideration which the
Indians will receive for the land
ceded is one million dollars to be
paid either in cash or yearly in.
stallments, in such sums as the
secretary of the interior may
deem for the best interests of said
tribe of Indians.
The act provides, however, that
the secretary of the interior may
expend the money by yearly in
stallments, as the needs of the In
dians require, in building, improv-
ing, and repairing the houses of
such Indians, and for the main
tainance of schools.
A majority of the Indians who
are entitled to the benefits Of the
funds which congress proposes to
appropriate for the SO called
Turtle Mountain band, removed
to this reservation and properly
belong to the one township OF
land, now occupied by great
many of them, which was setaside
on this reservation in 1874.
When the treaty of 1868 with
the Red Lake and Pembina bands
was made, the Chippewas that
were living at Turtle Mountain
and North Dakota. generally,
we're known as the ''Pembina
Band'' and as such the United
States made the treaty with them,
under which they received annui-
ties for fourteen years, with the
Red Lake band of Minnesota.
After the treaty of 1868 was
made, some of the members of the
Pembina band removed to Red
Lake, where they now reside and
the others, or a large majority OF
them, removed to hisreservation.
On the following year after their
removal here a great many
of them returned to Turtle
Mountain, and it is these
who ceded the rights Of the Chip,
pewas to the lands in North Da.
kota.
A great many refugee hall
breeds from Manitoba during the
Reil rebellion, settled with the
Indians at Turtle Mountain, ano
signed the treaty which made the
necessary majority required by
the government.
The Pembina Indians on this ano
the Red Lake Reservation, who are
interested with the minority o1
their band at Turtle Mountain,
were not consulted by either the
commission which negotiated with
the Turtle Mountain Chippewas
or by the latter, when the agree.
ment which congress may now
ratify, was made.
Chief Weise of that portion OF
the Pembina band on this reserva.
ton, states that there are less thar
four hundred persons, now claim
ing as Turtle Mountain Chippewas,
who are entitled to enrolment az
benefciaries of the cession under
the so called Turtle Mountain
agreement.
i - "aaI
The Tomahawk., 1904-04-21
RESERVATION LANDS
TO LEASE

1oe,co acres of first class farm
laAas ON White Earth Reservation, in
1aoss Of 80 acres and inole, 10y
AlkOTTEEs.
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1t is evident from all the known circum-
stances of the attempts to injure the bat
tie ship Connecticut that the man or men
guilty of the outrage must have been en-
ployed on the work 1t is inconceivable
how otherwise the holes could have been
bored in the ships hull and the bolt sunk
into the launching ways. 1t is further
more difficult to imagine how a single man
could have done these things without TIE
aid of others or the watchful protection of
sympathizers. Thus the affair has at the
outset the aspect of a conspiracy. In these
circumstances, with the Navy Department
taking all the workingmen who have been
employed on the Connecticut into its con-
fidence as to the known facts, it is con-
ceivable that the miscreants may be de-
tected. For every honest artisan who
welded a hammer or a drill on the Con-
necticut must today feel that he is per-
sonalIy under suspicion, and it is a duty
to himself to remove that cloud if possible
by ferreting out the real culprits
The naval authorities have acted wisely
in making all the facts public. There was
a public belief that such efforts had been
made to injure the ship and the plain state
ment from the department cleared away
much sensationalism and many wrong
guesses as to the circumstances. Every
worker and all citizens are now enlisted
In the effort to find the scamps. If they
are found they should and probably will
be given the limit of the punishment now
prescribed by the laws. But unfortunately
1t appears that the statutes do not pro-
vide an adequate penalty for such crimes.
Thus again does an untoward crcum-
stance bring the insufficency of the en-
actments to light, as in the discovery of
the utter lack of federal laws to punish
adequately attempts upon the life of the
President. To undertake to destroy YES
sci in its launching or to weaken her so
that she may sink at sea is one of the
most abominable of crimes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-05
District Day at st. Louis.

Two weeks from today October 49, has
been designated by the managers of the
louisiana purchase exposition as District
day to be marked by special ceremonies
expressive of the interest which the resi-
dents of the federal capital take in the
great fair, A program has been arranged
which includes addresses by representative
officials and citizens of Washington, and
should prove to lie of high order of in
terest. 1t is expected that a large number
of people will go to St. Louis especially to
attend these ceremonies, perhaps travelling
on a special train, as was the case three
years ago on the occasion of the ceIebra-
ton of District day. at the Pan-American
exposition at Buffalo. In addition to those
who make the journey particularly to par
ticipate in the affair, either as speakers or
as representatives of the community, there
will doubtless be scores of others who will
attend the fair at that time in pursuance of
their own personal programs. 1t is earn
estly to be hoped that Washington will
make a good showing October 10, and that
the representation of capital residents will
be large To this end it may be suggested
that all who are considering visit to the
exposition this fall time their trip SO as to
be in st. Louis on the 10Th. They will find
the exposition city most delightful at that
time. the climate Offering special allure
ments in contrast with the heat of the
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tives. these races are always seized upon
by manufacturers of rival machines as the
best possible means OF exploiting their con-
trivances Thus the races become little else
than dangerous devices for advertisement
Furthermore. the roads are shut eli from
all other use for hours at time. Even
the Long Island railroad, which usually
public, has agreed to stop its trains at the
points where the lines are crossed by the
course during the meet to avoid the danger
of collisions The automobilists claim that
they have taken every possible precaution
to prevent accidents to people along the
lne but this, 1t is to be remembered, is ac-
complished solely by the total exclusion of
the public from the highways for several
hours. The farmers argue that the wealthy
owners of automobiles should make their
own race courses If they want to conduct
contests. The automobiles contend that
II Is only through such enterprises that
good roads will come in America. And
while the argument progresses and the
preparations for the race continue, word
comes of the killing of young man en-
pioyed by one of the manufacturing ..rms
while engaged in a terrific speed test over
the course 1t is a dangerous sport and the
very dangers attract fresh victims. But 1t
Is most unfortunate that the innocent pub
lie should suffer loss and Inconvenience and
even damage in order that the reckless
game may be played by a few.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-05
Henry c. PAYNE

Those who knew Henry G. Payne most
intimately, who understood him most thor
oughly, today heartily echo President
Roosevelts tribute to his cabinet minister
upon learning last evening of his death as
the most lovable and truStful man ever
knew Mr.. Payne was an example of the
successful American. a man who had
worked unremittingly and had accom-
plished greatly without being unjust or
untrue to the best principles of life. He
made many friends and held them. He
was man of large affairs, and his per-
sonal fortune had become great enough to
warrant his complete retirement from all
activity. But so firmly fixed was his habit
of work that he transferred his energies
during later years to political fields, and
succeeded there as distinctly as he had in
business. He was known as one of the
most skillful of political leaders, and his
services to the country during the cam
paigns of 1896 and 1900 were such as to
win the highest praise from all who I'M
derstood the circumstances and who meas
ured the stress of those fights for sound
money and safe government. He had car
ried into the campaign work all the indus
try and sagacity for which he had become
noted in his business life, and was re-
garded by his associates as man OF rare
judgment and untiring activity.
1t was unfortunate that Mr.. Payne should
have entered the cabinet with declining
health at the very time when the duties Of
the office called in an emergency for the
most assiduous attention and for the most
even judgment. His physical ailments
handicapped him seriously during the try
ing days when disclosures were made Of
the corruption which had for long time
existed unsuspected in the lower ranks Of
the service 1t was characteristic of Mr..
Payne that he was loath to believe that the
service had become tainted with fraud.
He believed well of men, trusting them as
he was himself trusted by others. 1t was
painful shock to him to find that his
trust had been misplaced, that some of
those upon whom he relied for truthful and
honest assistance were unworthy of such
confidence. When he was convinced that
wrong had been done there was no more
Jealous, determined pursuer of the evil
doors and none more sincerely gratified at
their overtakng.
This is the first break IN the cabinet
through death since June, 1855, when Sec
rotary Gresham passed away. Although
heavily burdened by his illness, and with a
constitution undermined by long-continued
Affections, Mr.. Payne made a gallant fight
for life, which all hoped would be won.
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New York.

Current figures as to the New York situa-
ton show a slight difference in the esti-
mates of the two parties-for publication.
Representative Sherman finds Mr.. Roose-
velt's majority growing at the rate of sew
eral thousand daily, while Leader Murphy
of Tammany Hall fears there may not be
time enough before daybreak on the We'd
nesday following the election to count the
enormous democratic vote. There is some
thing innocent and joyous in this sort of
thing, but it does not resemble business. 1t
runs counter to all appearances, which in
dictate a strenuous campaign by both sides
and some anxiety. Democratic harmony in
Greater New York, If it really has been eff
fected, ought to capitalize handsomely at
the polls, while the republican strongholds
up state if aroused reported ought to do
we'll by the President. The fight is shap-
ing up beautifully.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-05
The Cabinet and the Campaign.

The announcement that only three men,
bers of the cabinet attended yesterdays
meeting may be expected to start afresh
the criticism of those cabinet officials who
are participating in the campaign. Why
are they not at their desks attending to the
peoples business? Who pays them for
their services as public officials? What right
have they to abandon their duties, and
with the peoples money in their pockets,
go off for weeks at a time to spout parti-
sanship from the stump?
This is old party gag. When the
democrats are in power they offend, and
the republicans are indignant. The repub-
licans being now In power 1t is the turn OF
the democrats to point out the impropri-
cites.
AS a matter of fact, however, a cabinet
officer not only has the right to take the
stump, but 1t is often his duty to do So
He owes it to himself and to the people to
give them face to face at any time when 1t
Is appropriate such an account of his de-
partment as they may need and desire. AL
though he does not hold his commission
from them, he is yet their servant, is in
charge of certain lines of their business,
and is responsible to their representatives
in Congress in case of the maladministra-
tloH Ol OIIlce. impeachment pTOCeeu-
ings bring him very close to the people.
In this campaign the administration is
under a general indictment by the oppoSi-
ton. Nearly every department is accused.
What more proper then than the reference
by Mr.. Hay to the President in his Michigan
address, the speeches of Mr.. Shaw about
the treasury situation and prospects, the
speeches of Mr.. Moody about both the Navy
Department and the business of the Depart
ment of Justice, and so on? They are ia
miliar with their subjects, and are able not
only to dispose of campaign yarns. but
leave behind facts and figures worth their
hearers while to consider at time when
voters called upon to pass at the polls
upon the administrations real record. All
this information will in time be submitted
in annual reports, but before those reports
are issued the election will take place.
But the theme is hardly worth pursuing.
The objections raised are not sincere, but
represent only those stock plays of the poll
ticians who seem to think that the people
have no memories and are to be caught,
first by this party and then by that, with
chaff. Those audiences favored with
speeches by members of the cabinet are to
be congratulated. If they are interested
in the actual conditions under discussion,
they are getting information of the highest
value.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-05

summer. Indeed, the District is fortunate
I'm being thus scheduled. The great event
which the exposition Is being held to COM
memorate is closely identified in history
with the national capital. Here it was
that the project for the requirement of the
Louisiana purchase" was fostered and
consummated. so far as the American ini-
tiative was concerned. Here its propriety
was debated. Here are preserved the his
'torfc documents relating to 1t. Here, In
fact, is the place where such great exposi-
tons are made possible, and it Is eminently
fitting that a strong delegation of Wash
ingtonians should make the pilgrimage to
swell the throng of representatives of the
capital when it is thus conspicuously in
evidence at the fair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-05
The Farmers and the "Whiz" Races.

There will be keen sympathy in many
parts of the country for the farmers and
town residents of that part of Long Island
which has been chosen by the organized
automobilists of this country as the scene
of the great international road race. to be
held on Saturday. The residents of the re-
gion who do not own automobiles are dis
tinctly antagonstic to the movement to
make that section a racing center, and
yesterday they carried their protest to the
present program before the board of super
visors of Nassau county. Despite their ar
gunents the board ruled against them and
gave warrant for the race to be held
There is talk of further efforts to prevent
the meeting by means of njunctions
For some time past the roads chosen for
the race have been the scene of great ac-
tivity, automobiles of every style going
over them at rapid speed to test the quality
and character of the course. In conse-
quenee the residents. already fearful of
their lives in consequence of the unfettered
enterprise of chauffeurs. have been kept ON
the jump from morning until night. They
declare that life is made misera bic by the
whiz wagons, but on the other hand IL was
pointed out yesterday that the farmers are
benefiting from the use of these roads by
automobilists, for wealthy men are buying
summer homes in that region and the price
of farm property has consequently in
creased. The farmers. however, cannot
fully appreciate this argument. inasmuch
as they do not want to be disturbed but
desire to live henceforth as they have al
ways lived. in comfortable and safe retire.
ment.
Unfortunately for the automobilsts who
are in this game from pure sporting mo-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-05
The Age Dead Line.
Chicago Tribune

From the Chicago Tribune.
Two or three years ago bitter complaints
were heard throughout this country from
men who were over forty-five years of age
They said it was impossible for them to get
jobs when out of work. The employers said
they would have none but young men. The
loudest complaints were heard from book
keepers and clerks. Today a more re-
stricted employment line is being drawn
and workingmen are the sufferers. The
prescription of workers for no other reason
than that they are over thirty-fve would
be as heartless as 1t would be short-sighted
1t would provoke a spirit of fierce resent
ment among all who have crossed that
dead line" as well as among those who
are nearing it and see near at hand the day
when they will be thrown CONTEMPORARY
aside like squeezed lemons. Almost the
whole community would rebel against such
an Infamous edict.
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Punishment Due in Both Cases.

From the Philadelphia Press.
railroad engineer or other employe who
goes to sleep, and in that way brings about
an accident, should not be released from
responsibility any more than the man who
commits crime when drunk. That is the
ground on which locomotive engineer was
convicted in Montgomery county on Mon
day. At the same time if the responsible
agent of the railroad company knowingly
kept that engineer continuously on duty for
twenty-five hours, as was alleged, the re-
spOnsible person should be punished. There
should be no hating in a matter of that
kind, where human life is sacrificed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-05
SHOOTING STARS.
Practical,

$50 you don't care for poetry?'
NO. said the eminent inventor. "Only
the other day heard a young woman sing
ing had the wings of a dove Now the
wings of dove would be wholly INSULT
Client in atmospheric resistance for any
practical purpose whatever. What she
really wants is a tetrahedral kite"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-05
A Great Problem Settled.
From the Boston Herald.

The latest development of the expulsion
of the religious orders from France is the
announcement that a commission of emil
nent French chemists has succeeded in ex-
actly reproducing the famous Chartreuse
liquor, heretofore the exclusive product of
the Carthusian monks, now expelled.
Nevertheless, the religious excitement in
France is not yet perceptibly abated. There
are other incidental problems yet unsolved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-05

San Antonio, Texas. recently witnessed a
street duel in which neither party was in
jured. Texas may yet be regarded by
France as one of the few places where
duelling is correctly conducted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-05
Speculation.
From the Columbus Dispatch.

Some of the London papers regard the
Presidents expression of willingness to call
another conference at The Hague as "a bit
OF political play incident to the presidential
campaign. 1t would be interesting to know
how they would have regarded a refusal
by the President to comply with the request
of the interparliamentary union, or a decli-
nation to commit himself
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-05
A Sense of Fairness.

do you believe that army officers ought
to marry none but rich girls?'
WELL" said Mrs. Cumrox thoughtfully,
II don't see why we might not as well let
our money go to the army as to the foreign
nobility"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-05
A Sad Serial.

The hard luck man you'll always see
By something sorely vexed.
His story always ends ITO be
Continued in our next"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-05
A Superstition Verified.


The saying that some women cannot hit
a barn door with missile must be accepted
as q fact rather than a mere superstition
since Miss We.les was unable to hit SO big
an object as warship with bottle OF
champagne,
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Compensation.

A little bit o sorrow
An a little bit O. song;
Today an then tomorrow
SO the old world moves along.
A little bit o. bloomin'
At the comm of the May,
A little bit O. gloomin'
To proclaim the autumn day.
And, in the long hereafter,
When the balance sheet appears,
If I've had my share O. laughter,
1 will not begrudge the tears.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-05

After November when the campaign is
over and Newport is socially extinct, Mr..
Henry Watterson is in danger of finding
himself with an unoccupied vocabulary on
his hands.