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Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1912-01-04
Land Law Changes Demanded B.
Governors And Changes Sug-
gested By Secretary.

What western governors want:
AS summarized by Governor E. L.
Norris Of Montana:
First Expedite reclamation, and
reduce wherever possible the cost OF
land To the settler.
Second Expedite examination Of
all lands that are withdrawn. and
restore to entry such lands as are
found not suitable for original pur-
poses of withdrawal.
Third Expedite surveys Of entire
public domain
Fourth In SO far as possible. re-
move restrictions vexatious 10 set
tiers in the matter of annual and f.
nal proofs.
Fifth That proposed leasing Of
mineral lands and power sites be
made not for revenue 10 federal
government. but for the benefit Of
the states where net revenue is re-
ceived. and cutting out any restric-
tons not necessary to prevent mo-
nopoly and exploitation.
Sixth Breaks to be permitted IN
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1912-01-04

tefmined that the opening Of this
anu to settlement makes room for
at least 400 new homesteaders, with
families if they happen to be so
equipped. In the % townships there
are TO sections, Of which the rail
road takes half. leaving $50 sectors.
The state then steps in and takes
two sections in each township as its
school land grant. leaving 800 sec
tons to the settler. In these 800
sections there are 1,280 quarters, !"
and most Of this land lies within the
scope of the enlarged or 320-acre
homestead act Granting that it is
all so included there would still be
q such tracts in the 1890 quar-
ters. All of this land is not con-
sidered as agricultural however,
but from its location it is considered
that perhaps two-thirds of it is
amenable to tillage, which would af-
ford openings for 426 homesteaders.
The eastern Montana counties are so
large. however, that the area cover
ed by these 20 townships would form
but an insignificant fraction in any
one Of them. Miles City Journal.
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1912-01-04

forest reserves for clearings of set
tiers. 70 serve as fire stations.
What Secretary Fisher proposes:
As stated in three addresses be-
fore western governors;
First Classification of all public
lands, with suitable acts for admin
istering each class.
Second Larger appropriation to
permit expediting Of examinations
Third-Funds to be provided TO
complete surveys Of all public lands
at earliest possible date.
Fourth Ease up requirements
for homesteaders and settlers on ir-
rigated lands. requiring improve
ments only for first two years. and
then three years residence.
Fifth Leases Of coal land and
power sites TO be made for public
protection. rather than revenue to
government No revocation clauses
IN leases.
Sixth New mining law. ending
power OF attorney" abuses. and
abolishing apex theory" Mining
titles TO lapse in case there is no de-
veIopment.
Seventh Statute of limitations
under which all scrip must be filed
within reasonable time.
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1912-01-04
Homes For Settlers

The postoffice is not the only instr
tuition that Is subjected to a Christ
mas rush ct this season. The U. >.
land office is pulling off a few stunts
of its own that are worth mention
ing.
Forty-seven filings were made TINS
morning at the u. s. land once
here and the officials look for con-
tinuance of this for several days.
Thirty-one of these filings were for
warded from Glendive BY the Y. .
commissioner at that place.
The occasion for this unusual ac-
tivity is the opening of twenty town,
ships of government land situated
partly in Dawson county, nortnWes.
Of Glendive, in the Redwater ana
Fox creek countries. and partly IN
Rosebud county, south OF torsysn-
III addition TO the homestead hilhss
the Northern Pacific railroad maze
selections of about half this terflso.
nv. as It lies within the land gran
and the company is allotted the ooa
numbered sections. The fees pau
by the railroad company aiaoah'ea
til s2.27s.
By q little calculation i can pc =
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1912-01-04
Professor Wins international Fame

Missoula, Dec. 31.-Dr. w. d.
Harkins, head Of the department of
chemistry of the University Of Mon
tana, who has won international re-
pute in the field Of chemical re-
search, is the contributor of an arti
Gle to the current number Of Sci
ence, entitled 1.-The Kaiser Wilhelm
lnstitut fur Physikalische Chemie
and Elektrochemic. an institution
located at Dahlem. near Berlin. The
institute was founded for the high
~ ideal purpose of improving the
intellectual relations Of Germany
with other lands" It is fundamen-
tally research laboratory and no
teaching is undertaken there. The
article by Dr.. Harkins brings to the
readers attention the manner III
which Germany is forging ahead in
the world intellectually and for this,
If for no other reason. it is Of gene
raj interest. DR.. Harkins has stu
died considerably in Germany and is
therefore in a position to know the
merits Of the German system Of IN
tellectuaI expansion.
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1912-01-04

and feeding cattle, sheep and swine.
The Northern Pacific Railroad will
give rate of one fare and a third for
the round trip on the certificate plan.
Other railroads are likely TO do the
same. Northern Pacific tickets will
be on sale January 18th to gath and
good to February 9Th. A receipt
should be secured when the ticket is
purchased.
The only expense of these courses
is the railroad fare and board while in
Bozeman.
For further particulars apply to
Pres. ]. NJ. Hamilton,
Bozeman, Montana.
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1912-01-04
Five Deaths Was Toll OF Wreck

Devils Lake, N. D., Jan. Five
killed and ten seriously injured is the
official report Of the wreck of the
Oregonian on the Great Northern on
Saturday. Over the long distance tele-
phone today from Sharon, n. D., DR..
NJ. P. Savre, coroner Of Steele county,
in which county the wreck occurred,
made an official statement.
DR.. Savre was on the ground few
minutes after the wreck occurred, was
in official command and took charge of
the remains. He said:
:" will state positively that there
We're only five killed in the wreck of
the Cregonian Saturday. All bodies
were recovered and have been identi-
fed beyond doubt. There were no
bodies cremated beyond recognition,
and the story that eight were killed
is absolutely without foundation of
fact. The correct list of the killed is I:
Frank Mahoney, brakeman on his
way to Havre, Mont
Mrs. Martha Keeter of st. Paul,
on the way to Whitefsh, Mont,
ALFRED Lodge of St. Paul, cook on
the diner.
Joseph Mosher Of Great Falls.
Mont, cook on the diner.
Mary Grace Daley, 5-months-old
child Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Daley Of
aottineau. N. d.
THE report that Hans Peterson of
Tracy, Mimi. was killed is not true.
The fact that he called for q stenog-
rapher and made statement lead to
this false report. He was injured in
ternally, but believe he will recover
Mrs. Frank Daley, although injured,
will also recover, | believe They are
both being treated at Finley. Six of
the ten most seriously injured are at
Breckenridge, Mimi, and four are at
Finley. The latter will be moved as
their condition warrants it.
There will be no investigation con-
Quoted by me. The wreck was caused
by hollow rail which the company
had no means of discovering. There
Is no reason for an investigation.
The remains of Mrs. Martha Keeter
were sent today to Kalispell, Mont,
for burial, that city being the home of
her parents with whom she had intend
ed visiting The remains of the baby
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Daley
were sent to St. Paul last night. The
remains of Lodge. Mosher and Mahon-
ey will also be sent 10 st. Paul.
The one passenger who could not be
accounted for Saturday, and whose re-
mains, it was stated, had been cren1at-
ed beyond hope of recognition, has
been reported safe.
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1912-01-04
Short Courses For Farmers

For some years the Montana Agri-
cultural College has been offering
short courses for farmers. These
courses are given during the winter
when the farmer can spare time from
his farm operations They give the
farmers an opportunity to get together
in social way, TO exchange ideas and
experiences, and TO transact business
among themselves The instruction
has proved valuable and the attendance
is gradually increasing.
This year the Horse School will
open January 22nd and continue for one
week Efforts are being made to
make this the strongest course yet
given. The work will be more prac-
tical then in former years and will be
of great benefit to every farmer in at
tendance Special emphasis will be
laid Oh treating horses for common all
ments as ring bones, spavins, collie.
etc. Farmers are requested to bring
in their horses for free treatment. A
lot of good horses will be secured es-
pecially for practice in judging. An
effort is being made TO secure person
Of wide practical experience to assist
in making the horse school of greatest
value to the farmer.
The housekeepers course, new de-
parture. will be given during the week
of the horse school from January 22nd
to 9th. This course is intended for
all homemakers and the farmers should
bring their wives.
Lectures will be given on food prin-
ciples, foods, and food authorizations.
Demonstrations will be given in cook
ing eggs and meats and in making sal
ads, soups, desserts, etc. The meth
cd of cutting up a beef will be demon
strated by an experienced butcher.
Work in butter and cheese making
will be given in the college creamery.
Lectures will be given by physician
on emergency treatment in accident
and disease. The course il practical
in every respect and will be helpful to
all women.
The Poultry School will open Janu-
AIRY nth and close February Ard. This
is a course for both men and women
and will be the strongest yet given.
Lectures will be given on breeding,
housing, feeding. incubation, prepare
ton for market, dissses and care and
management. The practical work
will be carried on at the College Ponl-
try Plant where the application Of prin-
ciples can be observed. Prof. 6. Il.
Turpin, Poultrynian Of the Utah Agri-
cultural College will assist the college
force in giving this course.
II addition to the poultry work, the
women will be given one lecture . dar
on some phase Of home science and the
men lecture or two day % judging
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1912-01-04
BIG RESERVE
FOR THE STATE
President Gives Opportun-
ity to Fill Land Grants.

Helena, Jan. |. Montana is TO have
a vast state forest reserve and it is
also to be given the opportunity to fl
it's land grants, as the result of the
attitude taken by President Taft and
the officials under him, at a conference
held at Washington Dec z between the
president, Secretary of the Interior
Fisher, Commissioner of the General
Land Office bennett, Secretary of the
Bureau of Forestry Potter and Gov.
Edwin L. Norris and Attorney Gener-
al Albert j. Galen, and subsequent
conference held by Assistant Attorney
General w II. Poorman with various
federal officials.
Briefly summarized, this is what was
accomplished
1t was admitted that Montana
should have the chance to relinquish
sections Is and 50 in national forests,
whether surveyed or unsurveyed, and
select in lieu thereof, in a compact
body, like timber lands of equal value.
President Taft promised the state of
fieials that as soon as the state lands
to be relinquished are appraised and a
body Of timber land of equal area and
value in one of the national forests in
Montana is selected, he will issue a
proclamation excluding this body of
land from such national forest so that
the state can then file upon it. This
body Of land will comprise an area
containing from 400, 900 to 500, 600
acres of land.
1t was admitted that when the gov
eminent withdraws land from entry
for purposes Of examination and then
restores it to entry, that the state
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1912-01-04

should be given its 60 days preference
right over settlers Heretofore the
state has been arbitrarily denied per-
mission to exercise this preference
right and as result has been forced
to take lieu lands much inferior to
those to which it was rightfulIy EMIT
led.
It was agreed that the state should
be allowed to waive the coal right to
lands, the same as settlers. To ac-
complish this, Congressman Pray has
introduced bill in congress, which
has the support of President Taft and
Secretary Fisher.
After hearing the Montana officials,
President Taft remarked that he
thought it was about time for the state
to have some of the fat, inasmuch as
it had been forced to take the lean for
so long period.
President Taft upheld our every
contention and it is TO him that We are
indebted for the satisfactory manner
IN which the land matters were dis
posed Of, = said Governor Norris. Sec
rotary Fisher and other officials were
all most courteous and obliging.
President Taft said that probably
legislation would be necessary but he
advised the state officials to go right
ahead on the plan for the selection Of
a compact body of lieu timber land and
assured them the interior and forestry
departments would also take the same
action until that point was reached
where legislation to consummate the
plan is necessary. Then bills can be
introduced in congress which he will
support.
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1912-01-04
ton Of successful home builders. +"
Yours very trnly,
(Signed) H. w. Rowley.

tofgned1 II. w. RoWiey.
On some of the projects, the Depart
ment, yielding in part to the impor-
tunities of the people. fixed the units
at 80 and 10 acres each, and has often
since had occasion to regret that it did
not insist upon the smaller unit.
The new ruling, however, will go
far to correct the mistake which was
then made. because it win encourage
the subdivision Of the large units and
will relieve the farmers OF portion
Of the charges now assessed against
them. 1t will accordingly make for
more intensive cultivation Of The land
which they retain, will eliminate the
expenses in part Of the hired help, and
will insure larger returns from the
lands in crops. It increases the num-
Der of farm families, as each relin-
punishment will provide for new home
on the land.
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1912-01-04
RELIEF FOR
THE FARMERS
Recent Ruling Regarded as
Decidedly Important.

incompetence with the requests Of
,gmarous settlers on the irrigation pro-
;..ts Of the Government the Secretary
oftbe Interior has issued the follow
mo regulation governing the subdi-
vision Of farm units:
!. A homestead entryman subject
IA The Reclamation Act may relinquish
9 mart Of his farm unit and have the
nagments which had been made on the
ralinoushed part credited to the charg
es on the retained part, provided that
the amendment in question may be al
loved without jeopardizing the inter-
ests Of the Government in the collec-
ton of the charges against the portion
If the tract relinquished.
. The entryman desiring TO make
such REIMBURSEMENT should submit his
application therefor 10 the project en-
gineer. who will transmit the same
with his recommendation through the
proper channels to the Director who, if
be finds no objection. will proceed as in
other eases of proposed amendments
# farm units.
This ruling is regarded as one Of the
most important Of recent years relat-
iag to the reclamation work. 1t is d
confirmation also Of the prediction
which the officials of the Bureau made
several years ago that the greatest sqc-
cesses on the reclamation projects
would be those on the small farms. The
requests for permission to subdivide
their farms comes almost without ex-
eeption from the men who have taken
up land in excess Of their ability and
means to cultivate. While the large
land holder has been wasting his
energy, time, and capital in an attempt
to 5Ubdue his farm, and now finds the
burden too great for him to meet the
charges for building, operation and
extra labor, the small farmers as a
general rule nave prospered and are
Slowly but surely gaining a compe-
tence.
Strong influence was brought to bear
upon the Department ii the beginning
10 Tx the farm units at not less than
i0O acres. Every effort was made to
convince the Department that man
could not make living on less than
"as acreage. The most influential
@l'ocates Of the large farm were the
Prominent farmers and business men
ID each Of these communities. In this
junction a recent letter from Col.
H. w. RowIey, the President Of the
billings Chamber Of Commerce, is
particularly interesting in view Of the
'act that until recently he was appar-
saoy IN doubt as 10 the small farm
idea:
am most earnest in favoring the
s"'"'l farm unit for this section of the
country The forty acre farm unit AS
established on the Huatley u. S. Rec
.@'''a'lon Project has proved a great
.@,eeSS' and as whole, it is perhaps
7s 'he most prosperous section IN
~ country, due entirely to the small
4''a units. Our experience certainly
). ! 'ia' the small twenty to forty acre
a''aeF Is as a rule successful. while
'a' large units are not.
lem. :. : e''e most important prob
wifi @' Oaf Chamber of Commerce
will WIN during the next year
adv.n.. s4ueate our people to the
yotaa u TIE small farm unit de-
This ;,f diversified farming. When
Sasaa.s. V4eit about We will have 4
BE If .. 's Productive country eapa-
'i'hg very large ponula.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-24

Cabinet Sometimes him passing lonely majesty to his
inner nc with his eyes staring vaguely and his mind hoverng
over the Balkans Persian Gulf He above and beyond us
But McArde his lieutenant and him that knew
The old man nodded entered the and he pushed his
tacles far up his bald forehead.
"We Mr. Malone from all hear seem to be doing very
we'll said he in his kindly Scotch accent.
thanked him.
The coey explosion was excellent the Southwark fire.
You have the deceepve touch What did you want 10 see
about"
"To ask favor
Helooed alarmed and his eyes Stunned mine Tut tut What
Bit?"
"Do YOU think Sir that you could possibly send some
mission or paper? would do best put through and
get you some good copy"
"What of had you your mind Mr. Malone!
We Sir ANYTHING had adventure and danger it. really
would do nv very best The difficult the better 1t
would suit me"
"You very anxious to lose your life.
"To Justify my life, Sir
Dear me- Mr. Malone this is very-vey exalted Pm afraid
the day of this sort Of thing is rather past The Of the
special hardly ustes the result and of course in
any would be experienced with name that
would public confidence who would get such an ode
The spaces map all being filled n and there's
for anywhere. Wait Bit though ne added
with sudden smile upon his face Talking of the blank spaces
gives idea What about exposing raud-a modern
Munchhausenand making him deecuous? You could show him
up the liar that he s En- Man. would be fine How does II
appeal to vOu?'
"Anythng- anywhere nothing.
McArdc plunged in thought for minutes i wonder
whether could get friendly talking terms with the
fellow he said at last have sort of genius for eStaD-
fishing relations with suppose or animal
youthful vitality, something am conscious OF 1t myself
"You are very good Sir
New-York tribune., 1912-03-24

say looked little startled "Chacnger cried Pro
Challenger the famous ooogst? Wasn't he the man who
broke the skull of Blundell Of The Gazette? ~
The smiled grmly. do you mind? Didn't you say
adventure you after?'
1T IS all in the way OF business Sir answered.
Exactly. suppose he always violent as that I'm
thinking Bundc got him the wrong moment maybe or in
the wrong fashion You may luck, in
handling There's something your line there, and
The Courier should work it."
really nothing him. said 81 only remember his
name with the police proceedings for striking
Blundcll"
q" have your guidance Mr. Malone I've had my
eve on the professor for paper from drawer
"EIere a summary of his record give it you briefly:
Edward Born; I n B. 1889 $685., Educ Larss ACADEMY
Comparative AnOpoogy Department 1898 Resigned after acrimonious cor
egn member of-wc quite of things small
Beige American Academy Of Sciences La Plata ETC. etc ApIent
Gaions upon Kalmu Skulls Outlines Of Yer
WT ] ns Tbcf caused heated discussion at the biological Congress
sinston MS9oa ". Ts''s''''' waking ''''''
There take it with you I've nothing for tonight
pocketed slip paper Zone moment, Sir, said as
realized that pink bald head and not red face which was
fronting Il clear yet Why am TO interview tS
gentleman? What has he done?'
The face flashed again went South America solitary
eeeeton two years ago. back last year Had undoubtedly
been to South America but refused exactly where Began TO
tell his but somebody started to pick
holes just shut like oyster Something wonderful hap
pened-or mans champion lar which the more roDape
upposeetio Had damaged photographs SAID be lakes ot
so ocv assaults who asks questions and heaVeS
reporters the stairs In opceion he's just homcldal
coalonanac with science. That man. Mr. Malone!
Now off YOU run what make of him. You're big
enough look after yourself Anyway you are all EnoyerS
Liability Act you grnnng red face turned more into
pink oval fnged gngey fluff the interview at an end
WALKED across to the Savage Club but instead OIL turning ho
# leaned upon the ratings of Adelph Terrace and gazcd
houqbtfu1 for long the brown oily always
think most clearly the took out the list OF
Professor Change exploits and read 1t under the electric
ann Then had what regard only inspiration AS
rress felt had been told that could
hone TO get with this Cnankeous professor But these
cmnatons mentioned his skeleton biography could mean
only that he was fanatic Was there exposed
MARGIN there upon which might acccbe would try
entered the club just after eleven, and the big
fairly full though had in. noticed tall thin,
anor man seated armchair by the fire. He turned drew
nv chair Nd him. of all others whom should have
af staaa af Nat1
The Ely miner., 1912-04-12

Judge Rosalsky, who sentenced him,
having set aside the sentence, it is
not thought that he will be imprisoned
again.
Senator Knute Nelson of Minnesota,
was largely responsible for the inves-
tigation that resulted in the young
Swede's release. The New York Sun
of February 25, 1912, has the following
to say of the case and on Senator
Nelson's personality:
The man who perhaps has done
most to bring about the recent de-
velopments of the Brandt case and to
whom Mortimer l.. Schiff's former
valet may give first thanks if he final
ly goes free is United State Senator
Knute Nelson, who, for almost three
years, has moved quietly but persist
emily toward securing justice for the
young Swede. This the Senator from
Minnesota has done simply out of
compassion for a young Scandinavian
who, he believes, had been treated un-
Justly.
While Senator Nelson has steadfast-
ly refused to talk of his activities
in behalf of Brandt, few facts con-
corning his good offices in the interest
of the young Swede have been OBJ
tained from his friends. 1t appears
that Brandt made an appeal to Sen
ator Nelson for help. At the time,
Brandt was in Dannemora prison
One day while reading a newspaper
Brandt's eye fell upon a speech made
by Senator Nelson in support OF a
bill, which later became law, author
izing the parole of Federal prisoners
under certain circumstances.
A note of sympathy for the unfor-
tunate was detected by the Swedish
prisoner in the speech, and this
prompted him to Communicate with the
Minnesota Senator. Under the prison
rules Brandt was able to write only in
the briefest manner, on a single sheet
of note paper. The mail of United
States Senator is always loaded with
appeals for help, but this letter
aroused Senator Nelson's interest, not
only because the writer was young
Scandinavian, but also because he was
able to impress upon the Senator a
sense of the justice behind his COM
plant.
Just how Brandt managed to convey