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The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1913-07-18
Give Indians Liberty

Washington, d. C.--"The greatest SER
vice we can do for the Indian is to set him
free, and the Indian bureau should be a van
ishing bureau, said Secretary Lane today in
a aletter to Representative Scott Ferris of
Oklahoma, respecting the proposed inves-
tigation Of the Indian service.
Secretary Lane is impressed with the idea
that the government has 'sno philosophy
either as to legislation or as to administra-
ton touching affairs.
He wrote: can examination should be
made in Indian affairs, and it should be
most searching. / am satisfied that it will
be easy to discover large number OF wron-
gs that have been done the Indians and Ger
tain and serious defects in our method of
handling them.
Instead of temporary commission, which
can do little more than unearth matters of
scandle in the various agencies (some of
which are now being examined into)I trust
that congress will see fit to establish per-
manent commission which shall supercede
the present system of administration and be
granted the fullest bower necessary to reor-
ganize the bureau.
This commission should be given power
such as will permit it to decentralize the
administration of Indian affairs, allowing the
greater authority to competent well-paid
agents in the field.
1 am satisfied from what examination l
have made, that there are tens of thousands
Of so-called Indians, whose property to a
greater or less degree is nnder the control
of this bureau who are as competent to att
end to theil, affairs as any. men or women
of the white race. There are thousands Of
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1913-07-18
Council Yesterday !.

AT a council held yesterday afternoon and
called by the Brotherhood of North Ameri-
can Indians for the purpose of getting some
action on; improvements and sanitation for
our village. 1t developed that under the
reign of former Agent S. w. Campbell that
he had redeived $3,474.72 for timber cut
off the cemetery grounds of which $345. 50
was expended in plating the village which
leaves balance of $3,029.22. : In discus
sion it came out that this money was ex-
pended without authority of the Indians
and claims were made that the plat was re-
jected for the reason that clause was put
or rather inserted in same, that should Ii
quor be found on any premises the, property
on which it was found would revert to the
band. This was giving to much chance for
personal spite. 1t was proposed and ac-
cepted for the appointment Of committee
of two to act with the agent in going over
the village and ascertain what iR their, esti-
nation can be done for the betterment of
the village. 1t is proposed to erect fire
hall and install water mains for the protec-
tion of the Indians property residing in the
village and also for the repairing of side :
walks and the grading of streets also the
lighting OF the village.
zThe matter of paying Attorney Walsh of
Washburn, $500 for making the trip to
Washington, D. C. last spring with the
delegates was taken up and met with op-
position as the question was raised if the
council had authorized the taking of an at
torney, which it had not. But by arrange
ment the delegates secured him and from
this fact it wrs contender they were under
to pay him his fee. The ,ques-
ton was then raised how it was that some
persons were reimbursed for expense to
Washington, D. C.. while others that have
expended money are unable to be reimburs-
ed. 1t was placed before the council that
all persons that have expended money by
their bills should be paid this Is
now up to the council. The council ad-
journed subject to the agents call.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1913-07-18
0DANAH WINS
FROM PARK FALLS
Park Falls Was Out cIassed In One
Sided Game.

The Odanah Base Ball team who suffered
their defeats at Park Falls July 4-s-6 Came
back strong in last Sundays game and .defea-
ted Park Falls 16 10 in a one sided game.
The visitors were clearly out classed in every
department and the wonder is how they de-
feated Odanah at Park Falls. Sourfey was
in the box for the visitors and was knocked
to every corner of the lot, by our boys.
Home runs and two base hits were common
The trimming given Fark Falls in last Sum
days game will pay up for the three defeats
suffered in their city. Our boys had their
war togs on from the start to the finnish of
the game. and had the game at all stages.
Bonoish pitcher an. afticle of ball: that has
seldom been seen on this diamond and a
nice crowd witnessed the game Sunday and
the disappointment was the fact that the
game was so one sided. We must say that
the ball players from Park Falls are certainly
gerlcmanly bunch and they all made a hit
with the fans as was evidenced by the large
crowd of rooters they had in the grand stand
Starr at second base was easily the "star"
of the game, getting what booked like i'm
possible catches and using the stick with a
vengeance. d He made about the longest hit
ever made on this diamond with the bases
: full. Of course the rest of the boys played
good ball hitting the ball at will. Z On next
Sunday the strong Glidden team will be
seen in action on the local diamond while
onJWednesday of next week the Pluto Gia-
nts, "a colofed team that is touring the coun-
try will be seen here The score for last
Sundays game follows. -
v 80 ..ss,}a,sa;s,5gssg, & $50
Park Fails u z 0sts050 & o OH $
Odanall 3s106s0s2 242 x--16
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1913-07-18
REPORT OF
DELEGATES

said reservation shall be made 10 all per-
sons so enrolled, in conformity with the
provisions of the Treaty of Sepnembe, 80,
of congress relating thereto; and thereafter
the Secretary of the Interior shall be, and
hereby is, authorized and directed tc sell all
rnerchantable timber remaining on any lands
allotted occording to the provisions hereof,
under such rules and regulations as he may
prescribe; the net proceeds derived there
from, together with any undistributed pro-
ceeds of sale or timber already cut and sold
from such la-ds shall be distribted per capita
and paid as the sum accrue, Semi-annually,
to the members of the Band enrolled under
the provisions of this act where such mem
bers are competent, and in cases where
members are adjudged incompetent by the
Secretary of the Interior their shares shall
be deposited to their individual credit as
such Indian moneys are now deposited, and
paid to them under the supervision of the
Interior. PROVIDED, That majority of
the allofees enrolled hereunder, acting in
person or by their natural guardians respec-
lively, shall first approve of the manner OF
disposing of said timber and the price at
which it may be sold. a
Patents for allotments hereunder, subject
to the foregoing provisions relating to sale
of timber and the distribution per capita of
the proceeds therefrom, shall issue to the
respective alIottees. without delay, and title
to all timber remaining on the alottments
after the sale and removal of the merchant
able timber therefron under the provisions
of this act shall pass to the respective allot-
tees.
PROVIDED, That before this act takes ef-
feet it shall be consented to by the SAID La
Pointe, or Bad River, Band OF Chippewa
Indians, such consent to be obtained at "a
council of the Band, which shall be called
by authority of the Secretary of the Interior
within thirty days from the approval of this
act, and regularly held for the purpose ac-
cording to tribual custom.
It developed at the hearings before the
Senate Indian Committee that the system of
dealing with Indians throughout the country
was wrong and the firm belief by that Hon
sorable Committee that wrongs that may ex-
list should be righted,, it was proposed that a
joint commission composed of three Sena-
tors and three House Members should make
ia searching inquiry and report to the COM
ing regular session of congress before any
legislation should pass and it was for this
reason that the substitute measure offered
by the delegation dill not become a law. S /.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1913-07-18
Remarks On Lobbists

! Antoine Denomie, ST., who has been to
Washington, d. c. for several months
watching all the doings of the different de-
partments of the Government as well as
members of the law making department.
His conclusions are from what he has OBJ
served that there never was a wiser plan
put forward, for the purpose of discovering
the black sheep among his pretended CO.
workers in his work of reform and redemp-
ton of the masses from money domination
by any president than President Wilson did
when he took that course, the lobby iii
vestigation, first was TO ascertain the defna-
ton, as understood by the members Of both
houses the word lobby, which was given as
many different interpretations as there are lof
Senators and congressman. Are they all
infallable, it dom n't.look like it, Are they
not at times liable to mistakes! So it is
not so much of education, as it is of up
>fightness and just dealings. What Presi-
dent Wilson was particularly after was this
insiduous lobby or the lobby that seek to
influence law makers either with money or
song and dance, to enact laws not conducive
to the general public My views are a lob
by could be for purpose good foe tine pub
lie, in general when ii would be good lob
by, and when it is for the benefit of few
and not for the masses it becomes bad or
insidious,g and it. is. certain the latter do
exist as is now being developed, and it is
generally believed that it is this influence
and incidentally, the making of allottments
and the carrying out Of various treaty sti-
pulations. Since I came from Alaska nov
going on three, years, I have heard much
|sabout this selling Of. tribal timber iii whole,
favored by. the department.. without the
voice or consent of the Indian owners, as
to- manner Of, selling and distribution of
proceeds etc. to which course it was favor
ed by the Indians except the latter, in
which the Indians objected, saying in an
swer, alright sell our timber in bulk, but
we must have voice and consent, and veto
power as to the policy rules and regulations
to be followed. It is on this proposition,
the retcent of the department to acceed
to the demand of the Indians the whole
thing hangs, when this proposition will be
carried out isawhat the Indian is now ar
xiously awaiting for.
Antoine asks for the correction of the
word administration for admiration in last
issue in which his name is mentioned.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1913-07-18
Nav Buy Hotel.

Mrs John BoSt was in Park rails WIS,
several days this week looking over hotel
property in. that citv Weather she will buy
Is not as yet decided. Mrs. Bost has for
years past opers ted a boarding house in this
village with success and should she decide to
move to Park Fails her ,nany friends here
will miss her sadly. The property owner
of the hotel property sheis negotiating for
will be ir the village some time silis next
week at which time deal will probably be
made.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1913-07-18
Notice of Timber Sale.
La PoINrE INDIAN AGENCY, Wisconsin
ASHLAND, july IA, 1913.

La PoINrEI INDIAN AGENCY, WISCONSIN.
ASHLAND, july II, 1913.
Sealed proposals, every envelope marked
proposals for timber Bad River Indian
Reservation, Wisconsin," and directed to
Superintendent La Pointe Indian School,
Ashland, Wisconsin, will be received until
twelve O'Clock noon Monday, September
IS, 1913, for the purchase of certain dead,
down, burned and insect infested timber
within the Bad River Indian Reservation,
Wisconsin, comprising portions of Sections
S, 6, 7, 8 and 1S, Township 46, North OF
Range west. :,
Estimated amount of timber to be sold
from this tract is about three million board
feet.
The timber is chiefly burned over White
Pine and about seventy per cent of it Is
down timber. This timber will not be
sold for les, than s. per thousand feet and
must be cut and removed in accordance
with regulations prescribed by the Secretary
of the Interior.
Proposals will be received for the entire
tract or for any one or more OF :he given
sections above scheduled.
The right to waive technical defects in
advertisement and bids and to rejecr any
and all. bids is reserved
Blank copies of proposals including print
ed regulations and full information regarding
seperatee schedules, amount of deposits re-
quired, and special requirements as to iscon-
tract and bond will be furnished upon re.
ouest - - ~ sf~ts
. ~, p. S. sEvtRRT;E 4,
Superintendent La Pfssst : sfsfd28a School
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1913-07-18
Paints Dwelling.

H. p. Halliday Is busily engaged this
week paintig his Dwelling and The raising
and repairing Of another dwelling owned by
him. The residence in which he resides
has received anew dress Of paint which does
Ctedit % Henry as painter. The trimm-
ia,gs of the building was put on by that old
reliable painter. Thos lDeHomie and Mr..
Holiday now has as fine q residence as is
in the village. s-G
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1913-07-18
A Bumper OF Thrills and Laughter
Is the Sunday Theatre Feature

J 'sThc Cowboy Millionaire filed TO the
briln with big sensation and healthy, hefty
comedy, comedy, comes in response to re-
peated calls upon the Selg PoIyscope Com
pany for All echo from the cattle country
where thu rough riders are the kings, with
their castles in their saddles. It is rich in
the real field sports of the cowboys, and has
the heartiness of their fun in its untailing
efervescert spirit of true comedy. 1t is in
two reels--two thousand feet all stold--and
will be shown at the Loyal Theatre on Sum
day evening July TO-.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1913-07-18
(By S. F.. Denomie.

The first day of May saw the departure
of delegates for the Capital City Washing
tor undertheir instructions by the band in
council they were to oppose the bill rider
ON Indian appropriation bill known as
item No. 81 H. R. 1917, and to seek le-
gislation that would authorize. FlRST~rA
complete roll otthe Bad River Chippewa
entitled to enrolment on this reservation
and SECOND--the making of alIottment
roll so that patents may issue at the earliest
possible date to those entitled, and
THIRD--an equal distribution Of the pro-
ceeds, together with monies derived from
the sale of timbers and now to the credit
of the lands from which it was taken, so
that the INDECENT or needy Indian may get
relief as soon as possible. The delegation
report shows that they have been success
full in having item No. s4 struck from the
Indian bill, and the substitutes which they
offered Though it did not pass] met the
approval of the Indian committee and the
commission OF lHuldH dIIdlIS dilu oCldtol
Owens moved it adoption the bill folluwss
1t developed at the hearing before the Sc
nate Indian Committee that the system of
dealing with Indians throughout the coun-
try was wrong. And the firm belief by
that Honorable Committee that wrongs
that may exist should be righted it was
proposed that a joint commission composed
of 3 senator and house members shoG3sJ
make searching inquiry and report to the,
coming regular session of Congress before
any legislation should pass and it was for
this occasion that the substitute measure
offered by the delegation did not become
a law. 4
THE BILL. ts
That complete roll of the. unallotted
members of the Lap Pointe, or Bad RIVER
Band Of Chippewa Indians of the Stat of
Wisconsin entitled to allotment on the
Bad River Reservation be. made with the
assistance of committee of said band by
the Secretary of the Interior, upon approval
Of this act ann that SIX months thereafter
allottments of land, [exciusivt OF the slner-
c1mhtable timber thereon and exclusive of
the right to any funds derived from timber
previously removed therefrom, within the
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1913-07-18
How About a Jail

Are we to have Jail, or rather city lock-
ups. As we understood it jail was to be
erected this summer but as yet nothing has
been. done toward it. This matter should
be taken up and a jail erected before. win
ter. The. ruins of the old jail which burn
ed last winter is still an eye sore TO the Peo-
PIE passing the street. This tsplace should
'be. removed as it IS. BY a nice. residence and
IL sgoiia the looks q TIE street on vshic5 It
II is - 50
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1913-07-18
lnstaliS Hospital.

The ]. S. Stearns Lumber Co., has had
installed hospital in the rear of the barber
shop for the accommodation of their en-
ployes. II is equipped with the most
modern equipment obtainable and has three
wards. This hospital Will only be used
when employees are hurt and need immediate
attention. Dr.. H. A Sincock will have
charge of this hospital. 1t certainly is
something that has been sadl, needed in the
past and shows that the Company is doing
all in their power for their employees. As
we understand il this hospital will be for
the accommodation Of all persons seriously
injured. - Z
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1913-07-18
Loses Finders.

Victor Chickie willie working in the pic
ket mill last Tuesday had the misfortune to
get his hand in some way caught in the
bolter losing three fingers of his left hand
He was at once taken in VIM Harrold's
Automobile to St. Joseph's hospital in Ash
land where the hand was dressed. S
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1913-07-18
G1tsAEinad.

''Sanday'' McDougall, of Ashland, was
fined $lss7s III Jndge Obern's court last
Wednesday morning for being drunk and
disorderly. He was given $13. rs or 80 days
in the Ashland county jail in default of pay
mcnt he was remanded to Jail.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1913-07-18
Purchases Big Stock.

Frank Greene of the Odorah $ and 10
cent store informs US that. he has purchased
a big stock Of goods for his store or his
trip to St. Paul, Mimi, renently. This
store is certainly enjoying nice run of
business and from now On he will have new
ass ortment of goods on his shelves daily.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1913-07-18
NOTICE..

Our agent D. Sullivan makes his regular
calls and delivering every Saturday at Oda-
nah Please reserve your orders for the Ash
land Steamt Dye Works.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1913-07-18
Held q Fair.

The Ladies of the Sewing Circle of the
M. e. church held fair in the council
{ hall Tuesday ana Wednesday evening. A
nice sum was realized by the ladies. The
party that sent a notice last week of the
above affair came in too late for publication
as we only received it after we published
All notices and items must be sent in no:
later than Thursday afternoon.
lS School building for sale at reasonable
price. Inquire of Earl Lockard or w. g.
Walker. y
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1913-07-18
Should Have Ntiht Watchman


i What we should nave in our village is a
night watchman who's duty it would be to
guard the citizens property during the night
and see that small children are not allowed
to roam the stree, at will until II to IL
o clock at night asthey now do. OF course
we hav. day force but their time is, taken
up almost constantly and for them to stay
up all or part of the night is asking too
much. Another thing is fires, as it is now
when fire starts on this side of the river
before tits discovered the building is beyond
saving hut with night watchman an alarm
could be turned in time to save the building
This is matter that should have the earnest
attention of our citizens.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1913-07-18

Mrs. Irving Larson entertained at her
home last Friday afternoon. The afternoon
was spent by sewing and most delicious
lunch was served by the hostess. Those
present were :--Mesdames E. L. Green, F..
]. Darke, Misses Grace and Esther Darke.
Hazel Echlin.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1913-07-18
Erected Building.

John, ,Shafer the dray and ice man has
Just had complefed new bpilding as an adj
dition 10 his ice house. He Informs us that
his present ice house IS not large enough TO
hold ! sufscient supply 81 lice for the acs
comma oodatioa Of ths pnblie He will fill
the new building with hay for the winter
and in the spring will fill it with ice.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1913-07-18

Mrs. Chas. Rogers entertained few
friends Wednesday evening in honor of
her son Louis, who will soon leave for the
west to lesume his work with the Great
N rthern R.. r. Co. Those who enjoyed
the evening were: :--Misses Louis Conlin,
Leah Mercier, Jenny Roger, Anna Fin
stad and Hazel Echlin. Messrs DR.. II. A..
Sincock, Hilary Rogers, James Mckeun,
Willard Ryan, Louis Rogers.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1913-07-18

. For SALE--A cooking range in first class
condition. Cheap. Inquire of Fred La
Frenierc.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1913-07-18
Maccabses Attention.

A meeting will be held Saturday evening
July 18th in the Council Hall You are re-
quested to be present.
= H. E. Halliday, r. K.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-07-12

Mr.. and Mrs. w. f. White came
home from Denver Tuesday, whore
they visited with friends.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-07-12

Mrs. Margaret Shafer went to
Creede Tuesday morning, where
She Will Join number of friends
ana spend week in the noun
tains.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-07-12

Mrs. X. r. Mount, who has been
visiting Mrs. Bert Pearson, left for
her home in Alamosa Wednesday.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-07-12

Mrs. Maxfeld left Monday even
ing, after short visit at the Sol
diers' Home, for Fort Garland,
where she will visit with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Helen Peters.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-07-12

Miss Mabel Tohill went to Ala
mosa Wednesday for visit with
friends.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-07-12

Bishop Olmstead left Sunday
evening after holding confirma-
ton service at the Episcopal
church.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-07-12

Mrs. Belle Moore left Monday
night for her home in Ellsworth,
Mich, after a visit with Mrs. 9. f.
Wolfe.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-07-12

Mrs. o. r. Ryman left Tuesday
after visit at the home of A. l..
Grabeel. Her home is in Cotfey-
vile, Kansas.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-07-12

Mr.. G. G. Baum went to Denver
Monday night on business.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-07-12
MRS. RENTER SUCCESSFUL
EGO

-, Bob, Pve: found it, house very much
IKE ours, but the bathroom is simply perfect
IT'S Just my idea of arrangement and of grace
advertisement of Standard" fixtures in the
magazine last month"; Well, it's the very same
bathroom.''
"Why, Helen, should think that would
be very expensive -
~, mo, just little more than we pay now.
ne agent says that good plumbing fixtures pay
lor themselves by attracting the desirable class OF
tenants who take good care of the property and
remain year after year"
And Bob, that clean, white sanitary sink
IN the kitchen, just had to have, so told the
agent that you would be down to see him
tomorrow"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1913-01-01
Painted While Asleep.

II is the craze Of the pretty ladies
of the Tiergartenstrasse' plutocrat
1oclety to be painted while asleep.
rhe Austrian Countess Czivek started
he bright idea The we'll known por-
ra;tist who had given her an APP
continent for the sitting has the vici.
)us habit of making you wait, Tired
# turning over French novels in an
ntechamber, the beautiful Countess
ell asleep. At last the procrastinat-
ng artist turned up. Entranced by
the unexpected vision OF sleeping
5eauty he threw off lightning sketch
and as the Countess awoke held 1t be-
fore her astonished eyes. The draw
ing was so dainty and seductive that
the delighted sitter insisted upon a
complete oil portrait painted while
she simulated sleep.-Berlin CORE
spondence the Bystander.