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The midland journal., 1916-01-28
6ronnd Hog Day.

Wednesday next, February 2, is ground
hog day, on which day. according to rural
tradition. if the ground hog sees his shad-
ow he retreats to his hole for six weeks.
which is sign of late spring, and if he
does not see his shadow there will be an
early spring. But. shadow or no shadow,
February generally brings US some of our
coldest and roug hest weather.
The midland journal., 1916-01-28

His coat catching in the machinery at
Carr's -four mill. near Bel Air, Millard F.
Wright had narrow escape from death
last week. He was carried to the ceiling.
but his cries were fortunately heard in
time for the machinery to be stopped al,
most Immediately. The unfortunate
mans clothing was untangled from the
machinery and he was let down to the
floor. An examination revealed only 4
few painful bruises about his body.
The midland journal., 1916-01-28
Dies From Burns.

George Broadwater. aged 70 years, of
Towu Point, Cecil County. died at the
Union Hospital. Elkton, last week. Sew
eral days previous Broadway was taken
to the hospital after being seriously
burned, when his clothing became ignited
from pipe in his pocket
The midland journal., 1916-01-28
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Raymond T. Birney and Mary
Lydia Brown, both Of Elk Mills.
Charles ]. Trowbridge and Ar
mida F. Smith, both of Port Deposit.
Walter T. Herman and Hazel May
Smith, both of Conowingo.
James c. fitzgerald, of sylr1ar,
and Mary Poist Of Port Depomt.
The midland journal., 1916-01-28
Card OF Thanks.

To all the friends who so kindly helped
us in our late bereavement. we wish to
extend our most sincere thanks.
s. w. YocUM AND CHILDREN.
The midland journal., 1916-01-28

Bargains in Ladies' and Childrens
Hats. "A call at McCoy's will prove
this. Rising Sun. Nd
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1916-05-12
1000 Steers Are
Purchased

Superintendent Covey returned
from El Paso, Texas, last Tuesday
and reports that 1000 head o
ycarling steers were purchased fo1
the Indians from the Cananca Cattle
Company, in Sonora, Mexico, tc
be delivered at Hereford. Arizona
These steers are the best cattle that
could be found in the Southwest anc
will be laid down here at a consider
able saving over the most favorable
bid received.
J. A. Stiles also has purchased
about 1900 head Of steers at the
same place. These cattle will all be
brought in together by Mr.. Wright
and Mr.. Stiles and they expect tc
make record time with the ship
mcnt.
Mr.. Covey states that cohdltlohs
on the Mexican border are quiet.
especially in the State OF Sonora
but that there was great uneas!ness
along the line cast OF there. The
raid INTO Texas on Sunday night
proves the uncertainty OF the situa'
ton. The concensus Of opinion
along the border seems to be that
sooner or later the United State:
will be compelled to intervene III
Mexico.
While in I'll Paso, Mr.. Covey
called on General Scott who was
there endeavoring to reach an agree
ment with Obregon- General Scott
appeared much pleased to hear from
this part of the country and in,
quired about many old-time citizens.
particularly his friend, John Grass
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1916-05-12
Pays Tribute To
Chief John Grass
Capt. Welsh, Adopted Member of Sioux
Tribe, Recently Visited Chief
Grass at Ranch Home

Upon his return to Mandan Sat-
urday, Capt. y. B. Welsh gave the
Daily Pioneer an account OF the
condition Of Chief John Grass, who
was i'll at his home below the Farm
school and whose bedside he visited
while here last week. Capt. Welsh
was adopted by Chief Grass as his
foster son, also as member Of the
Standing Rock Tribe of Sioux In
dians about three years ago with fit
ting ceremonies, which were held at
Fort Yates. The Mandan Pioneer
article follows:
John Grass has been i'll for two
months and he is now slowly inn
proving He is the last of the line
Of chiefs of the Sioux tribe, has no
sons and when he dies the tribe will
be without a head
John Grass has long held a
great prominence. He has figured
in the history of the Sioux tribe
since before the days of Custer. Over
six feet tall, bearing his years with
typical Sioux stocicism, ht. is still a
commanding figure. 1t has been
John Grass who on many occasions
has gone to Washington in behalf
Of his red brothers to plead for the
payment of the s7,OOO,00O due the
Sioux tribe as balance from the
account of the Black Hills treaty.
Capt. Welsh continued, John
Grass has seen the fertile prairics
and hills Of the Dakotas change from
the pasture ground Of. buffalo and
deer to farm dotted area. 1t has
been his effort for many years to
adopt the methods of the white
man, who he has often told me, is
admittedly far more advanced than
the red nah. 1t has been his boast
that he has convinced many Of the ,
younger men that they must heed
the white mans example if they
would prosper, have plenty and live
content.
"His death would strike a
great blow to the Sioux tribe, for
there are not written records and
john Grass and his marvellous
memory and unchangcable honesty
will no longer have the history of
the Black Hills treaty to wage the
fight for the square deal so far
denied by the government.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1916-05-12
Hotel Company Is
Organizes

| At a meeting Of the Commercial
Club held Saturday evening, the
Fort Yates Hotel Company was
| formed. The company is incorpor-
ated for s5O00.O0, divided into 500
shares at $40 each In the neigh
borhood of $4,000 worth Of stock
has been subscribed. In addition
the townsite company has donated
two lots, and the directors have
selected lots 13 and ii in block II,
which will make the location OF The
new hotel on the corner opposite
the new bank building on the
townsitc.
The contract will be let and work
begun as soon as the plans are ap-
proved Present plans cali for Il
two story structure with 16 guest
rooms. These plans may be changed,
however, before the contract is let.
A new, modern hotel for Fort Yates
is now an assured feet: and al; those
who have not yet subscribed for
stock should do so at once. The hotel
is a public necessity and everyone
interested in the welfare of the com
munity should do his part. The
shares have been placed so low that
there is no excuse for anybody not
to subscribe.
The management OF he company
which will have full powers to carry
the project through to completion is
vested in a board Of three directors,
who also constitute the officers: J.
NJ. Carignan, president; j. \ Wells.
vice-prcsidcnt; G.. w. Hokanson,
secretary
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1916-05-12
Additional Locals

Dave Babbitt drove Roy Hilton
and wife to solen Thursday They
purchashcd new Ford touring car
while there.
Capt. A. B Leach came down
witha cargo Of flour last night from
Bismarck for the local stores. The
Benton Packet Company boats are
busy plying the old Nizzou this
spring
Jesse Payne came. over from his
home in EnmonS county Saturday
and remained over Sunday for 4
visit at the Ostrum home. He said
that he had rented his farm for the
season to his son Arthur, who is
we'll known here.
Gilbert Majhor, OF Matho, was at
the Agency yesterday OH >olle lnhcr
itance matters in which he is inter
ested. He says that he has in con-
siderable crop already and that there
is much farming being done in his
ncighborhood this spring.
Two parties composed Of j NJ
Carignan, J. \. Wells, j. c. Shields,
Ben White and c. Christensen. left
Tuesday morning on a trip through
the west end OF the county. All OF
these gentlemen are candidates
whose names will be on the republi-
can ballot at the primary election,
and the trip is for the purpose OF
n!ceting the voters nj til" county.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1916-05-12

/ Henry Zahn brought down from
Solen Yesterday Basil Two Bear and
wife, who had business to transact
at the Agency.
| VIM. smitc OF Porcupinc was at
! the Agency on business yesterday in
connection with the estate OF his wifc
| who died about year ago.
Il J. nj. Carisnan is in receipt CT a
card from U S. Senator McCumber
stating that he would be at Fort
| Yates, Sunday, May 1t McCumber
is making a trip through the state
/ by automobile and will pass through
Fort Yates on his way from Linton
| II. c. Hansen, principal of the
!! Mission school, closed successful
!, eight months term last week. He
| will leave in the near future for
jamestown. where he will resume
his studies in the college there, and
| expects to return in October to re-
open the school,.
| States Attorney johnson returned
yesterday from the western part Of
| the county, where he attended the
| special election held at the Hoover
| Hall this Tuesday, for the the pur-
| pose of voting on location for ii new
school house in Lincoln district. y
| number OF legal questions arose,
/ which necessitated his presence.
! Fred Heger and Joe Huff are in
! charge OF the crew at work building
!, new dam and grading the ap-
proachcs to the steel bridge over
| Porcupine creek which was built
last fall The dam will change The
current of the stream, and when the
i work is completed there will be a
! GOOD road to Cannonbal! during all
seasons Of the year.
Young Sing has reopcncd the
restaurant on the townsite con-
Quoted for several years by n. T..
Ostrum. Young Sing isan old, ex-
pcrienccd restaurant man and is
giving the travelling public as good
service as can be found in any town
in this section. That he is meet
ing with mcritcd success goes with
out saying.
VIM. Nagcl was here the first of
the week from hi; farm near the
state line on the North Dakota side,
on his way across the river in EN-
mons county. He says that there
will have 10 be a school house built
in his neighborIlood, as he has
several children of school age, and
another family in which there are
some children has Just located
AGAR him also
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1916-05-12
Distri-. Court Session Is Erief

The spring term Of district court
for Sioux county held at the court
house last Friday by Judge Hanlcy,
Of Mandan, was a brief session.
The onl " matter coming before the
court was the granting OF citizen
ship papers to Mrs Emma Larson
and Gustave Erlandson, both resi-
dents OF this county, north OF Nc
Intosh.
The divorce action of Clara Many
wounds vs.. George Manywounds,
was settled. The parties becoming
reconcilcd after Judge Ianley called
them together for q conference.
In the party with Judge Hanlrv
were Court Reporter l.. G. Brodericll
and w. W. Fuller OF Mandan, and
I. L Griffin, federal naturalization
examiner of st Paul.
After the term OF court was over
Judge Hanley and party accompan-
led by Asa Little Grow went to
Chadwick to look over some land
After spending the night at Shields
they returned Saturday and re-
manned here over night, returning
to Mandan Sunday morning.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1916-05-12
Federal Court

J. F. Giegold, chief clerk and act
ing superintendent OF the Standing
Rock Agency, returned Friday from
Aberdeen, where he attended a term
OF federal court held there for the
Northern division of South Dakota.
Among the cases coming before the
court from this reservation was that
OF Jas. Agard, who was charged with
shooting his father last year. He
stood trial and was acquitted. James
Bradshaw arrested at Wakpala, ths
carly part OF last December charged
with introducing liquor on the res
ervation, went free. the grand jury
returning no bill. VIM. Longelk Of
Little Eagle, was indicted on the
charge of ll.roducing liquor on the
reservation, and will have his trial
at the next term of court.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1916-05-12

CashicrJ L. Haas Of tie First State
Bank went over across the river in
Emmons county on business vcster-
Iay
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1916-05-12
Receives Transfer

Miss Eagan who for several years
has held the position OF financial
clerk at the Fort Yates Agency. has
received a transfer to Banning, CAL
ifornia, where the agency for the
sEelli reservation is located She
expects to leave soon after the re-
turn OF Superintendent Covcy, who
is in HE southwest at this writing
The best wishes of Miss Egan'
many friends will go with her.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1916-05-12

Twcnty-six bids; were received a
the regular monthly sale Of Stand
ing Rock Indian lands held at th'
Fort Yates Agency Saturday after
noon. The sale was conducted by
Acting Superintendent Gicgold, ant
only a few interested PARTIES wer'
present, most OF the bids having
been sent in by mail
The next sale will be held juno
18th. at which time if crop condi
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1916-05-12
Indians Of Age
Are Legal Voters
Every Indian in S:a,sx County Who Has
Attained Majority Can Vote
Allotted Indians Citizens

Below is given synopsis OF a de-
cision Of the supreme court of Nortl
Dakota, holding that Indians with
in the state who have been allotted
and have received preliminary pat
ents Crust patents) are citizens OF
the United States, and qualified
voters OF the state.
The void legislation referred to lisa
section OF Il constitutional amend
mcnt, which would restrict the
right Of suffrage to Indians who had
not received patent to their land
conveying title in fee. This section
the supreme court held unconstitu-
tional.
Under these decisions of the high
est tribunal of North Dakota, every
Indian in SIOUX county over 21
years of age is a legal voter. The
decision follows:
Vol. 6 North Dakota Reports.
State ex rel Arthur Tompton
VS.. David Denoycr, ct al
ALLOTMENT INDIANS--Not-
ing Precincts--Mandamus
Where certain territory was
situated within the limits of the
County OF Benson, in this state,
and also within the limits OF
the Devils Lake Indian Reser-
vation, and where said territory
had, under an act Of congress,
been allotted to certain Indians
and persons OF Indian decent
in scveralty, and the preli..l-
nary patent therefor issued to-
such persons, and where said
persons were living upon their
respective allotments, and farm
ing the same, it was the duty
of the county commissioners of
Benson county to establish
voting precinct within or for
said territory.
INDIAN CITIZENS OF THE
UNITED STATES
Such Indians and persons Of
Indian decent, so residing up
on lands allotted to them in
severalty, and upon which the
preliminary patents had been
issued, are citizens of the
United States, and qualified
electors OF this state.
VOID LEGISLATION
Section $50, Rev. Codes, in so
far as it is a restriction upon
the right of suffrage, as defined
i'm Sec. 121 of the Constitution
OF this state, is unconstitution-
al end void, as not having been
adopted by majority of the
voters of this State, voting at
General election, as provided
by Section 122 OF said constitu-
ton.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1916-05-12
y I thousands Of A(c;r Acres es
Indian IL I Land and Sold
Indian Land Sale held :5atuzd a y
Attracts hlazzy--.II1e Iezza Sale
june 18th, 1915

tions continue favorable it i; OK :
rccteG that a mach larger number
OF bids will bv received, &: The
farmers interested We're Esc1i away
from this sale account Of lie late,
backward spring. Tic corrected
list for the June sale will be pub
lishcd in tic Pioneer beginning with
the issue of May 19th.
Following is given the names Of
the bidders, price paid and number
Of allotment:
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1916-05-12
On Sick Leave From u. S. Navy

Ransom c. Darby, SON of Dr.
Darby, one of the pioneer residents
of Sioux county, who lives north of
Mcintosh. recently returned home
on sick leave from the I. S. Navy,
and i; at present rceuperating at the
home of his father. ;;ansom Darby
is we'll known to a number OF people
in the Mcintosh vicinity, where he
left several wears ago, since which he
has seen consiAerahle iorei sn service
in the navy. His many friends hope
for his speedy recovery.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1916-05-12

{ Christensen tor Caunty Auditor
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1916-05-12
More Interesting
Local News items

Henry Zahn brought down from
solen yesterday Basil Two Bear and
wife, who had business to transact
at the Agency.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1916-05-12
Pcreu1;-e Tail is Released

Porcupine Tail, the deaf mute In
dian, who las been held III jail at
Fargo since last December on tile
charge of numbering his mother at
their home near the Farm school,
has been released from custody ac-
cording to the Fargo Forum, which
published the following in its Mon
day morning issue:
This morning the office OF United
States Marshal J. J. Doyle received
an order from the federal court at
Sioux Falls. S. D., ordering the re-
lease of Porcupine Tail, an Indian,
who has been held i'll the county jail
here for the federal government
since last December.
Porcupine Tail, who is deaf mute.
was charged with having murdered
his mother. The accused Indian
claimed that the killing was acci-
dental. but the matter was taken
before grand jury at Sioux Falls.
The jury failed to return an lntliet-
ment.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1916-05-12
New Course Of Study for !od;an Sc!aoo!

New Course Of Study for !od;an Schools
Superintendent Pcyton Carter, OF
the Wahpeton School, is visiting
the Standing Rock Schools this week.
Mr.. Carter is one OF the Supervising
.Snperintnndonts whose duty it is to
assist the local Indian schools in
putting into effect the new course
of study recently adopted for Indian
schools. This course is very COM
prchcnsivc and lays much stress on
vocational! training.
Meetings were held at the Agency
Boarding School "Wednesday and
Thursday at which all the day
school teachers i'm Notth Dakota
were present. On Friday meeting
was held at the Martin i<cnel school
for the benefit Of the employees OF
that school and the day schools in
South Dakota.
These meetings were very inter
esting and Instructive to ;'il Of The
school employees, as Mr.. Garter l- an
experienced school man and assisted
in the preparation Of tl.is course oi
study.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1916-05-12
Fort Yates Wins
IL Inning Game
Farm School is Defeated to the Tune of
s to 7-Gases' Wal!op Wins
Game for Locals

/ A thrilling eleven inning victory
over the strong kenel nine marked
the opening Of the base ball season
by the Fort Yates team at the Fair
Grounds last Sunday. The boys
from South Dakota brought a for
midable lineup with Them, having
an especially strong battery in Crow
skin and Yellowfat.
Good pitching, fast fielding and
good team work were, however, OF no
avail against the war clubs Of the
local boys, who, after having been
badly handicapped at the start came
from behind, tied the score and in
a sensational finish, won the game
when Johnny Gates lost one Of
Crowskin's twisters somewhere in
the outfield." When Gates faced
the pitcher there was one man on
third with one out the first ball was a
high one; the next was good one;
he met it squarcly; it disappeared
into the outfeld; the man on third
romped home. Gates trotted to
first. Those of the crowd who were
not handicapped by superAous f1esl,
did war dance and the game was
over.
Manager Means and Captain Menz
arc to be congratulated OH the out
come of the first game. Their team
was without practice. Their op-
ponents were admittedly a strong
combination and gave evidence Of
having been carefully coached.
Their catcher, Primeau, was Grip
pied and a victory under such con-
ditions promises we'll for the future
of the team. The boys from the
Farm School district played a clean,
fast game and Crowskin, though
batted hard, pitched an excellent
game of ball. For the Agency
team, Crownccklace pitched a fine
game and had his opponents we'll in
hand at all times. Gates batting
was sensational, q home run, three
bagger, a two Dagger and single
we're his contributions Both sides
were guilty of errors in the outficld
but this should not be held against
them as The high gale rendered ac-
curate Judging Of fly balls extremely
difficult. No account Of the game
would be complete without word
of praise for young Primcau Of the
Boarding School, who, though suf-
fering from a crippled left arm
caught game for the Fort Yates
which would do credit to a veteran.
The umpiring was in the capable
hands Of Mr.. Asa Little Crow and
Mr.. George Halsey. Next Saturday
the team goes to Aandan to cross
bats with the boys Of that city,
if proper arrangements can be made.
The lineup OF the last game is as
follows:
FARM SCHOOL
White Eyebrow Yellow Fat
Long Chase Sleeps From Home
Crow Skin Eagle
Dog No Horse
Eagle Horn
FORT YATES
Howard Gates
Crowneckace Powless(kiclsapool
Spotted Elk Eagle Shield
Christie MenZ
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1916-09-30

of daughter like this knows her
weak points, and works upon them.
This kind of girl is wont to wither
at her wage-earning occupation nor
reap visible earthly reward from her
fulfllment and overfulfillment of filial
duty. BY and by her kindred, even
her immediate family, taunt her with
her. persistent unwedded state.
But there is another type of girl in
whom the dismal home works very
different effect. She becomes shrewd
and sly. If she can't receive young
man friend or sutton under her faith
ers roof-though to- do her justice,
she would prefer to-she will devise
ways and means to see him else
where. First, perhaps, it is the most
of the noon-hour, in the park in sum-
mer, and the art gallery or public
library in winter. BY and by, later
and more dangerous meetings are. ar
ranged. Is the result a bad marriage?
1t is well if it is no worse.
Why, oh, why, will mothers lose
that chance which is theirs from the
start for just little appreciation
that is theirs for the asking, to be
their daughters confidant and dear
est friend? Why will they misread
the signs of nature in the dolls and
dolls housekeeping which are the de-
light of the girl child? If there were
anything better for the most of
women than what these portend,
surely God would have given it to
them. Why will mothers check the
honest readiness to bring the youth
who has been schoolmate, who is desk
mate or fellow-worker in some other
capacity, or who is simply charming
stranger, to the home? This is the
| time for the mother and the father
| to use their knowledge of life and
human character, their solicitude for
their daughters future, to bear upon
any who would open a new path for
| her
A home is not a real home if it
has not within itself the potency OF
other homes with which it may con
tinue in intimate and happy relation
The daughter should be learning from
| her mother not merely the value of a
| dollar and how to get the most out
of it, but also how to make the house
of her birth little earthly paradise
One needs not to be rich for that.
The purpose of the parental home
is not to hold the family unbroken
while the parents live, and then to
leave the daughters, prim, formal
and narrow minded to watch one an
other growing old. It's purpose is tC
be the working model of other homes;
the shrine of the memories of a happy
childhood. The wage-earners' money
is worth less than their love. T. B. R