The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-03-20
THOUSANDS OF new
SETTLERS TAKE UP
HOMES IN so. OAK.
influx of Farmers is Greater
Than for Years---Rai:roads
Are Taxed.

Sioux Fails. S. d., March lS.---The In
Aux OF new settlers into South Dakota
this spring Is greater than for seNefal
wears, and ii commenced inuch Garner
this season ttlan usual. OWING doub'-
less TO the fact that the weather mas
continued warm and springiike for the
greater portion OF the past few weeks.
While it is impossible to procure the
exact figures, it is conserVaoVeiy esll-
mated that during the course OF the
past 1ew weeks between l'aoo and 2,oo9
carloads OF stock, farm machinery ana
household goods belonging TO new set
tiers have been hauled Into South Da-
kota. The new settlers are pouring
into the new region west OF the Mis-
souri, river in Il constantly-increasfng
stream. Hundreds OF carloads OF set
tiers effects have crossed the Missouri
river at Pierre and Mobriagc, and at
Chamberlain fully as many are cross
ilg &, TO find new homes in the territory
tributary to the railroad extensions
from the Missouri river TO the Black
Hills.
Movement Is Gigantic.
The movement of immigrant cars
from the east to the western part of
South Dakota rapidly is assuming gi-
gantic proportions. During a period OF
only eight days total of 81 carloads
OF new settlers effects crossed the Mis-
souri, river at Chamberlain. At present
big increase is certain as spring ad-
vances. Special trains are necessary
TO accommodate the large number of
new settlers from Eastern states who
are finding homes on the compara-
lively cheap decided lands east of the
Missouri river Practically every coun-
ty in eastern South Dakota is receiving
its share OF the new settlers.
The new settlers are experienced
farmers from Illinois. Wisconsin. Min
nesota. Iowa. Nebraska Missouri and
other states. and they come prepared
to carry on farming operations on sci
entiflc and progressive principles.
$4,000 Settlers Expected.
Many of the new comers are men who
rented farms in the states mentioned,
and who had accumulated sufficient to
purchase outright farms In South Da-
@nta at the comparatively low prices
at which they are held. Others are
men who have farined for years on
their own land in the states farther
east, and. finding purchasers for their
land at good prices, have decided to
follow farming in South Dakota and
reinyest part Of the proceeds from
their old farms In the belief that in
time the land will advance In price as
much in South Dakota as in the older
states
That an aggregate Of anywhere from
10000 to 10000 or $4,000 new arrivals, in
CluNlIS ltle new SettIcIS tIuQ tile IuSIll-
bers Of their households, will find new
homes in South Dakota during the pres
ent season Is assured.
INDIAN KILLS HIMSELF
RATHER THAN GO TO JAIL
Sioux Falls. S. D., March 1S.-Rathc,
\ than submit to arrest and fearing vio-
lence at the hands Of officers who were
pursuing him. Moses Iron Cloud, ar
educated Sioux Indian belonging al
| Yankton Indian agency, placed the
nluzzle of shotgun to his breast anc
| pulled the trigger. The heavy charge
fired at such close range, tore a great
hole in his chest and he died instantly
While visiting Yanlton agency, Iror
Cloud INDUCED in liquor TO such al
extent that he became intoxicated ane
grew noisy and dangerous. For a time
he eluded the vigilance of the agency
police, but finally, aware that he would
speedily be placed under arrest. he SCI
out for his home some miles away. The
Indian police learned of his departure
and gave chase. soon coming in sigh
Of the fleeing Indian. Before the po.
licemen could reach him, Iron CLOUD
went into the home OF Thomas Bates
an acquaintance snatched up a shot.
gun and killed himself as stated