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Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1916-10-13
No Vote On Sioux
Co. Seat This Fall
Selfridge Boosters at Last Realize That
1t Takes a Two-third Majority to
"Change" County Seat

The proposed removal of the
county seat of Sioux county from
Fort Yates to Selfridge, will not be
voted on this fall. Today is the
last day for taking an appeal from
the action of the county commission
ers, who last week rejected the pc.
tition for the change" on the ad-
vice of the states' attorney, who
rendered an opion that the petition
was illegal. At meeting held
Tuesday by the Selfridgc support
ers it was decided not to appeal.
1t has since been learned that
the Selfridge supporters are not over
to vote on the county seat
question this fall for the reason that
they finally realize that Fort Yates
is the permanent county seat, and a
tWO-thlrd majority vote in favor of
Selfridge would be required to move
the county seat from Fort. Yates.
The people of the north end of
The county who favor Fort Yates
were ready to vote on the question
If county seat removal secure in
The knowledge that Fort Yates
would win out by an overwhelming
However. it is only a
question of time till the matter is
to vote. The Fort Yates
are confident they will
'etain the county seat, and are
'eady to meet the question any
ime it may be submitted.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1916-10-13
Return. From Texa.

J. r. Wright, who accompanied
his family to Anson, Texas, their
old home, returned the first of the
week after a months absence, and
has again assumed his duties as
live stock inspector for the reserva-
ton. Mr.. Wright las become an
enthusiastic booster for North. Da-
kota and says that this is the finest
stock and farming country he ever
saw and is Going to try to induce
some of his old time Texas friends
to come out here next spring. Mr..
Wright did not forget to boost the
Pioneer either, and secured a new
for this great family pub
lication while gone.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1916-10-13
"Going Some"

E. C. Witzleben, principal of the
Agency Boarding school, who made
a business trip to Bismarck last
Friday, was unable to get across the
river by auto on account of the
ferry being out Of commission, and
walked over from Mandan on the
railroad bridge. About halfway
across train happened along and
while being no sprinter, yet he out
ran the train and got to the other
side first, which is going some as he
thinks the train was running at
about the rate of 50 or 60 miles per
hour-maybe.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1916-10-13
Wickham Former
Fort Yates Trader
p. B. Wickham was Indian Trader at
Fort Yates for Number of Years
Many Attend Funeral

P. B. Wickham of Glen Cllin,
one Of the pioneers Of the Slope
country, died Tuesday of last week
at Salmon City, Idaho, where he
had been the past few months look
ing after mining interests. The body
was brought to Glen Ullin where
funeral services were held Sunday.
The Mandan Knight Templars had
charge of the funeral which was
largely attended.
P. B. Wickham came to North
Dakota from Ohio in 1884, and To-
Gated at Glen Ullin, and was prom
inent]y identified with the growth
and development of the state, hav-
ing served as a member from Nor
ton county in the first legislative
session after North Dakota became
a state in 1889. He was also state
oil inspector and held various other
important offices.
For many years he was president
Of banks at Glen Ullin, Elgin and
New Leipzig, and also engaged in
the lumber and grain business
which was carried on under the
name Of Curlew Elevator and Lum-
Der Company with elevators and
yards in a number of towns in the
Slope country.
In 1903 he bought the Parkin in
terests at Fort Yates and conducted
a general mercantile business under
the name OF the Wickham Mercan-
tile Company until the fall of 1914
when he sold to G. w. Hokanson
and J. r. Turner, who. are carry
ing OH the business under the name
of Hokanson- Turner Company.
He also shared in the enterprise
Of taking an Indian exhibit to
Chicago during the worlds fair held
there in the early nineties, from the
Rock reservation, which
was accompanied by number of
the famous old Indian chiefs.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1916-10-13
Well Drillers Here

The Frank JaszkowialS we'll drill
ing outfit came down from Bis
marck last week to put down wells
for J. A. Stiles and the new hotel.
Ample water at the Stiles residence
was struck at a depth Of 115 feet,
and the rig is now working on the
hotel property.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1916-10-13
Mailing Tax Notices

Chas. Clayton, Sheriff OF Sioux
county, was here the first Of the
week mailing out delinquent per-
sonal tax notices. Ii the taxes are
not paid forthwith the sheriff will
collect by levying on any property
he can lay his hands on and belong
ing to the party in default.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1916-10-13
Receive. Appointment

John Gates is one of the recently
appointed assistant live stock in
spectors of the reservation. A count
is being made of all Indian cattle
and animals and inquiry being made
into provisions each Indian has
made for the care of his stock
through the winter. All the in
formation is card indexed and filed
at the Agency for future reference.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1916-10-13
Booze Artists Pinched

Two arrests for introducing liquor
on the reservation were made dur
ing the past few days by Sam La
Pointe, farmer in charge OF the Walk
pala district. VIM. Skinner was
arrested Saturday and Harry Dem
cry Sunday. Both are being held
at the Agency guard house awaiting
arraingment before a U. S. Com
missioner.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1916-10-13
More Interesting
Local News Items

i Julian Longelks of Little Eagle,
was an Agency business visitor
! Tuesday.
Parties wanting breaking done in
the spring can arrange for same
Ewith Lee P. Lee Grea who recently
bought gas-tractor blowing outfit.
j Louis Cole, the painter, returned
| Tuesday from across the river where
he has been since the fair painting
buildings on the L. S. Henderson
farm.
Sam King returned the first of
week from Mandan, where he acted
as special officer during the fair.
He run in ten drunks and pinched
one bootlegger.
Dan Urell went to Solen Tuesday
ito meet the N. P. livestock special
and take in the lectures and demon
stration. Dan has a fine herd Of
dairy COWS, and is much interested
in better livestock.
Baptist Pierre was in town We'd
nesday from his ranch north of Ft.
Yates, and stated that he lost a val
liable greyhound during the Man.
dan fair. Somebody run over the
dog with an automobile.
Harry Hinkley of Solen, and his
brother. in-law Jacob Smith of Bis
marck, were Fort Yates visitors
Wednesday. The latter was look
ing up homestead land and they
we're driven over the country by
Jake Jordan.
Commissioner J. C. Leach of
Solen, returned Friday from Nor
ristown and Watauga, north of
where he inspected couple of
bridges in company with Commits
sioner Butolph. He was much i'm
pressed with that part of Sioux
county.
Joe Mentz returned the first of
the week from fhunderhawk, where
he he spent a few days on his place
north of there which VIM. Storm is
renting. IS acres of flax returned
yield of nine bushel to the acre,
which is profitable crop consider
ing the high price of flax seed.
Mrs. Walters Of Shields, returned
Sunday from Bowdle and Pollock
where she was called some time ago
on account OF the illness and death
of her father, VIM. Pulling. She
came over to Winona from Pollock,
and crossed the river here where
she was met by John Tuntland and
wife OF Shields.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1916-10-13
Return. to Canada

Mrs. M. J. Clement, mother of J.
NJ. Carignan. left today for
her home at Montreal, Canada,
after having spent the summer here
and on the Pacific coast. She is
very much interested in news from
Fort Yates and surrounding points,
being we'll acquainted here from
previous visits, and keeps posted on
the local happenings through the
columns of the Pioneer.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1916-10-13
Additional Locala

Winfield Vermillion, the old
timer who lives near the Farm
school, was a Fort Yates visitor
Wednesday.
j. w Farmer who is building q
school house northwest of selfridge,
passedthrough Fort Yates Wednes-
day on his way to Fort Rice.
Paul Chapman who is staying
with his brother Joe who has a
homestead west of Chadwick, was
visiting G. w. Jones, his brother
in-law this week.
G.. w. Hokanson is having his
residence repaired for the winter.
He has ripped off the siding and is
having the logs re-chinked with
plaster. Sam Hummell is doing
the work.
Harvey Earring of Bullhead, re-
turned Saturday from Mandan,
where he attended the fair, and had
his famous running horse Rex Noon
entered in the races. The horse
won three races.
J. NJ. Reinhart threshed last
week and says he got about half
a crop. The heavy wind during
harvest lodged his grain badly, and
lost about half in the field.
A. o. .Schimansky who bought
the Thos. Frosted ranch west of
Fort Yates during the summer, has
rented the place to a party from
Morton county. Frosted has moved
to another place he OWLS further
west.
DR.. Rice and w. P. Hoffner of
Solen, have bought a Case engine
and hay press for baling flax straw
for which there is now a market in
the Twin Cities and other points.
They also expect to ship hay should
there be any demand later.
The government snag boat Man.
dan, Capt. Charlesworth in charge,
tied up at Fort Yates Saturday and
remained until Monday, when the
boat proceeded ON it's way down the
Missouri to Sioux City, where it
will lay up for the winter.
E Y. Rowland of Mcintosh, who
is local representative for a South
st. Paul live stock commission firm,
was here Friday evening on his way
home from a trip across the river
in the Hazelton neighborhood.
The Pioneer has neglected to
the marriage Of Miss Alice
Has Horns to Thomas Crowneck-
ace, which occurred September %.
The newlyweds are making their
home in the Mrs. Greydog cottage
On the townsite, and have the con-
and best wishes of their
many friends.
VIM. Mutchler of Bullhead passed
through Fort Yates Wednesday on
nis way home after a two weeks
visit with Nose Laframboise at
Cannonball, and Frank Gates north
II town. He said that Frank Gates
he other day found a big mud
urtle dragging muskrat about by
he tail.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1916-10-13
Father Passes Away

Prof. Frank Christie, head in
structor at the Agency Boarding
school, this week received the sad
news of the death of his father,
whose demise occurred at his home
in Ireland last month. Deceased
was 20 years old, and death was
due to old age. He had been prin-
cipal of the public schools of his
home city for 45 years.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1916-10-13
School Building Completed

A. U. Ostrum and Martin Isaac
son came up Saturday from VIM.
Nagel's place near where they are
building school house. The build
ing is practically completed and
school will open about the first Of
November. Tuesday John Turner
went to Mclaughlin and brought
up the furniture.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-08-04

The end of the second year of the
great war finds the Germans in possess
sion of more of Europe than they held
on August 1. 1915. the first anniversary
of the start of the great conflict.
This is practically the only respect
in which the situation is more favor
able to them. Russia. her vast man
power ut last organized and furnished
with implements of destruction in
plenty. is battering the Teuton lines
on the east and has already won back
1880 square miles. Great Britain
boasts five million men in her army
and navy. France fights as strongly as
ever. Italy is increasing her formi
dableness.
Austria appears to be losing heart
and efficiency. Bulgaria refuses to
send re-enforcements to the west or
Russian fronts. Turkey shows slight
offensive power.
The British navy, following the
much-disputed naval battle of Jutland,
still shuts Off Germany from use of
the seas. One German merchant sub
marine has reached America, but the
supplies which can be carried over
to the besieged nations in U-boats will
be Of little account.
Germany and Austria both feel the
pinch of hunger. Their armies are
sufficiently fed. but their Industrial
workers complain of lack Of nourish-
ment. The present harvest is watched
with anxiety, and If 1t fails or is only
of fair size, famine will stalk into the
situation next spring, or earlier.
Germany Seeks "Reasonabie Peaee:"
The German chancellor three times
in the reichstag has offered peace to
the entente. On. account of this, for
midable opposition has arisen to him
at home, although he is the kaiser's
'other self" His friends are rallying
to his defense, and on August of the
present year begins the curious coun-
try-wide lecture campaign to prepare
the minds of the hitherto docile Ger
man people for reasonable peace"
Meanwhile, with the sky frightening,
the entente allies reaffirm their res,lu-
ton, taken in the dark hours Of east
winter, never to cease their efforts ill
Germany is crushed. The Teutons not
only must be beaten in war, according
to the allied formula, but must be ye
pressed economically for many yeas
after the signing of treaty of pea,h.
On August /, 1915, the Germans anH
Austrians were in the midst of their
brilliant campaign against Russia. The
'pincers" were closing in irresistibly.
That day Lublin, an important city in
southern Poland, fell.
Won Mack ensen, with Galicia con-
quered, was pressing northward, while
on the north side of the Polish salient
Won Hindenburg bore with his host
of field gray warriors.
Without guns, without ammunition,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-08-04
Sensational Reporter.

II occurred In one of the gambling
dens of the far West. such as are only
to be found in films and fiction. AS
the Group Of cow punchers lost or won
huge fortunes on the turn of pack Of
greasy cards, newcomer burst excit-
edly into the place.
Heard about Dickson getting shotf"
he gnsped to his astonished audience.
The cow punchers gathered round
him to hear the news.
mol" they cried. "When7"
Bout half an hour ago." came the
reply. 81 was there and saw 1t ALL
"Where did he get shot?" was the
next question flung at him, while hands
frightened ominously on revolver
butts.
Down at the store" chuckled the
Jester. calmly. "He bought couple
Of pounds of it."
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-08-04
Believed carranzo viii Accept.

1t is believed by diplomats and 9th.
ers here that Carranza will accept the
counterproposition OF the Washington
government and enlarge the powers
of the proposed commission II he has
his own way.
President Wilson is understood to
have at least a score of men under
consideration for appointment as COM
missioners. Among them are Chief
Justice White. Maj. Gen. Goethals.
former governor of the canal zone;
Frederick Lehman, former solicitor
general, and Louis ID. Brandeis, asso
ciate justice of the Supreme Court. 1t
was stated authoritatively that the
President had not attempted as yet to
make any selections.
Unofficial information from Mexico
City has been to the effect that Luis
Cabrera, Mexican minister OF finance
would head the Mexican membership.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-08-04
Colorado Leads in Tungsten Output.

Washington.-The United States in
the first six months of the year pro-
duced 1920 tons of concentrated
tungsten ore, valued at $4,000, 900,
more than ever before mined in
twelve months. the geological survey
reported. Colorado has regained its
lead in the production of tungsten
ores and between Jan. / and June 30
marketed 1905 tons, valued at 49,.
63S,O0O, of which the Boulder field
furnished 1894 tons. California sold
5si tons, valued at $3,005,OO0.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-08-04
NOTE GIVEN TO AMBASSADOR OF
DE FAcTo REGIME is BASIS
OF PEACE PROPOSALS.
TO NAME COMMISSION
PRESIDENT CONSIDERING SEW.
ERAL MEN FOR iNTERNA-
TIONAL BOARD.
Western Newspaper Union News Service

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Washington. July 29.-The United
States government accepted in full
the Carranza proposal for the appoint
ment of joint commission to consid-
er the causes of difference between
the two republics and make recon-
mendations on which the governments
in turn shall act. The note Arredon-
do is requested to deliver to Secretary
Aguilar and which went forward by
telegraph, follows:
"Mr. Secretary: l have the honor
to acknowledge receipt of your excel
lency's note transmitted under date Of
July IL by Eliseo Arrsdondo. your gov.
ernment's confidential agent in Wash
ington, informing me that your excel.
lency has received instructions from
the Citizen First Chief of the Consti-
tutionalist army charged with the ex.
ecutive power of the union to propose
that each of our governments name
three commissioners, who shall hold
conferences at some place to be mu.
tually agreed upon, and decide forth
with the question relating to the evac-
rstion of the American forces now in
Mexico and to draw up and conclude
protocol or agreement regarding the
reciprocal crossing of the frontier by
the forces of both countries; also to
determine the origin of the incursions
to date in order to fix the RESPONSE
bility therefor and definitely to set
tie the difficulties now pending or
those which may arise between the
two countries on account of the same
or a similar reason; all of which shall
be subject to the approval of both
governments.
'In reply. l have the honor to state
that l have laid your excellency's note
before the President, and have re-
ceived his instructions to inform your
excellency that the government of the
United States is disposed to accept
the proposal of the Mexican govern
nent in the same spirit of frank cor.
diality in which it is made.
This government believes and sug-
gests. however, that the powers Of the
proposed commission should be en-.
larged. so that. II happily solution
satisfactory to both governments Of
the questions set forth in your excel.
lency's communication may be
reached, the commission may also
consider such other matters the
friendly arrangement of which would
tend to improve the relations of the
two countries; it being understood
that such recommendations as the
commission may make shall not be
binding upon the respective govern.
ments until formally accepted by
them.
Should this proposal be accepted
Ey your excellency's government. I
have the honor to state that this gov.
ernment will proceed Immediately to
appoint its commissioners and fix
after consultation with your excel
lency's government, the time and
place. and other details of the pro
posed conference.
Accept, Mr.. Secretary. the assur.
ances OF my highest consideration.
FRANK L. POLK,
"Acting Secretary of State"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-08-04
"Mother" Of Vinegar.

Mother" of vinegar is so called be-
cause 1t Is the mass of germs which
produce the vinegar from the alcohol
of the hard cider. The mother" can
be dissolved In strong oxidizIng
agents, but will be killed by such
treatment.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-08-04
PessfmistIe Looie for the Season.

In almost every family there Is one
member who simply has to work hard
and save his money, In order to have
1t on hand to lend to the others when
they need 1t. and who thus gets the
reputation among them of being stin-
gy.-Ohio State Journal.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-08-04
Wlke nlon,f I y

Don't knock man who is "mak-
ing good" About 900 times out of
1000 the success of man is also
success for the entire community
Atchison Globe.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-08-04
Page Returns to Rome.

Rome.-Thomas Nelson Page, Unit.
ed States ambassador, and Mrs. Page
arrived in Rome. Mr.. Page has been
in the United States for the last two
months on leave of absence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-11
HE WANTS BOUTS
Topeka Wrestler Issues Chal-
Ienge to All WeIterweights.
Hoffman Thinks He Can Make
EN- All See Stars.

Louis Hoffman, Topekas welter-
weight wrestler, has his hat and coat
in the ring again and announces that
he is ready to step on the mat with
any welter in the world at any time or
any place. In other words, he issues
a challenge as broad as the blue dome
of heaven and thinks that he can make
any one who has the temerity to meet
him see as many stars as aforesaid
blue dome contains on a cloudless
night.
Hoffman is training regularly at the
Y. NJ. c. A, and is taking on all
matches that come his way. Last sea-
son he was compelled to quit the game
shortly after Christmas because of in
5uries, but he says he is as sound now
as a Federal reserve bank and in tip
top shape.
Last Saturday night he had the
honor of meeting Floyd Daggot, the
Helter champion of Nebraska, in a
bout at Auburn, Kan, and won two
out of three falls. After 80 minutes
he won the first fall with a body
scissors and half nelson. He won his
second fall in 81 minutes with the
same holds. Daggot won his fall with
a head lock.
On New Years day Hoffman was
thrown by Tommy Doctor after an
hour and fifty minutes on the mats,
but Hoffman claims that he was just
recovering from a spell of sickness and
was not at his best. And SO Doctor is
included in the blanket challenge he
has issued.
1t is possible that Hoffman will be
matched a little later on with some
of the mat men who are making head
quarters at Hutchinson and taking
lessons from Young Hackensmidt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-11
@M M@S Up to the Minute "a /
VMA SPORTINGlNEwS6 A9H
ZNSAN From Everywhere. ~
SQUARED CIRCLE NOTES

Memphis, Tenn, Jan. 11.-Jack
Dillon of Indianapolis won a decision
over Dan CPorky) Flynn of Boston in
an eight-round bout here Monday
night.
New Orleans, La, Jan. 11.-Matt
Brock of Cleveland was given a deci-
sion over Tickle Sanders of Memphis
in a 15-round bout here last night.
Kansas City, Mo-, Jan 11-Otto
CYoung) Wallace, Milwaukee light
weight, and Oakland" frankie Burns
fought 10 fast rounds here Monday
night to a draw. Burns dropped his
opponent in the third round, but Wal
lace was up in an instant and more
than evened the score in the next two
gin. Both were mixing furiously at
the final bell. Burns's excellent
short arm punches put a perceptible
check on the Milwaukee boys flasher
work throughout the bout.
New York, Jan. Ito Battling
Levinsky and Ted Lewis, two Hebrew
fighting men, goes the honor of beat
ing a pair of tough pugilistic nuts by
running away from them. Levinsl1y
outpointed Jim Flynn, the Pueblo fire
man, in a great bout recently by this
gloves on Richie like gravel against
a bay window, stepping backward
throughout the fight. Levinsky was
the first to copy the style of Grand
Duke Nicholas. When Flynn pursued
him, striving to bring his heavy artil-
lery against the enemy's inner works,
Levinsky thumped him plentifuily,
piling up a liberal margin of points.
Incidentally he made an awful mess
of Flynns comeliness, which was not
a thing to boast of at the outset. The
fighting fireman simply couldn't bring
his brawny arms into play The effort
put him within the enemy's range.