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Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-04-12
CHAPTER VII.
The Common Law.

sU0 SOO0s0OO Law
There was still more than trace Of
red In Hardy's sallow cheeks when Ma
rie, Vandervyn and Dupont came in
upon him at the Office. Dupont held
out congratulatory hand.
by gar, Cap" he said. "you sure
had mighty close squeak Of it that
time. Guess old II got alfred hot.
Where's Charlie?"
"Redbear? sent him to reassure
his sister and the families of the Do
lice"
'*That was very thoughtful Of you.
captain," saiG Marie.
"But it would be far more consider
ate II you would leave the reserva-
tion," added vandervyn.
SLOW so?" queried Hardy.
"Of course. you'll fancy am think
ing Of my promotion. But It's not
that at all. Ask Jake"
Il got it from the p'leece," said Du-
pont. 1.-THE whole bunch was crazy
to shoot you; they'd done 1t, too. only
Charlie sings out to 'em that Mr.. Van
was going to be agent. and you'd 60
away"
"He said that1"
"Oh, captain, don't be angry at Char
lie" interceded Marie. HE had to do
it to save fight"
but why? I could not have been
more friendly. Yet everything I said
seemed to- anger Them"
II told you they're a ornery bunch, ~
replied Dupont. ut was for because
you being an officer. The chiefs hate
all soldiers like pizen. Most Of the
old ones was in the ghost-dance craze,
and got Jailed by the soldiers"
'They may cool down and be willing
to listen to reason" argued Hardy.
"Cool down? They'll go back and
sit and stew and stew till hell boils
over. Next thing happens, they'll stir
up the young bucks. Nom dun CHEN
Just when was Citing enough ahead
in my business to take care of my
old age and give Marie a chance to be
a lady--to stand to lose everything
and her and my scalp to boot!"
"You are free to leave here with her
whenever you wish"
mo, l amt. I can't leave my store
all my property"
'There would be no danger II II
were not for you," said Marie, her
eyes flashing with Indignation. I'll
only you had not come here! II there
is an outbreak, It will be all you,
fault"
Miner"
ooh, I know You mean well. Blu,
II they've taken this violent dislike t1
you Why ever did you Gomez You
saw how they like Mr.. Van. Had they
thought you would insist on staying
nothing could have kept them from
attacking you. But the promise that
Mr.. Van is to be their agent, that paci
fed them. had you never come here
all this would not have happened. The
chiefs would have come to talk Will
Mr.. Van, and would have gone baca
satisfied"
Hardy swang around in his chair t.
scrutinize the guileless face Of Van
dervyn.
"what do you cay to that, sir.' h,
Intercepted.
l "Whst can I say1" replied Wander
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-04-12

as he interpreted: "He-he says there
shall be no more barter of ore. he
says all over again that this Is the
land Of his tribe. and white men have
no right here, and he hates all Long
knives"
"Tell him that he is mistaken. The
soldiers have always been the best
friends of the Indians. I find that,
after next spring, no more food and
goods are to be issued to the tribe.
Sooner or later, white men will come
and take the ore If the Indians do not
dig 1t themselves. Another thing,
believe the tribe should agree to the
dividing up of their land, so that each
head of family can have his own
farm and work 1t after the manner of
the white men. Other tribes have done
this. and they are no longer poor"
Redbear hesitated, stepped more
aside from Hardy, and began to pour
out torrent of Lukotah. He had spo-
ken only few sentences when wave
OF agitation passed over the semicircle
Of Indians. Blankets slipped down
from copper-red shoulders; fierce eyes
glared menacingly at Hardy. Several
Of the more excitable bucks leaped up
with bow aud rifle in hand.
Hardy thrust out from among the
police and raised his hands to Ti-owa-
konza In the peace sign. The head
chief called to his fellows and turned
his back upon the agent with deliber-
ate contempt. All the others faced
about and followed him to the waiting
ponies. The band mounted and rode
or up the valley In morose silence.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-04-12
CHAPTER vI-continued.

Unseen by his superior, vandervyn
oodded encouragingly to Redbear and
smiled at the Indians. Hardy had not
turned his steady gaze from Ti-owa-
kOnzn.
1.-THE chief is not angry" he said.
1--WE shall soon be friends. Tell him
that I come in peace, with a good heart
toward all the tribe. I do not blame
the killing Of Mr.. Nogen on the tribe.
II white men have done aEy wrong to
the tribe. shall stop the wrongdoing.
II there are any members Of the tribe
who are doing wrong. the chiefs should
help me make all do right"
This time Redbear did not hesitate.
lie faced the assembly and rolled out
flood of Lakotah with desperate ra-
ridlty. Almost Immediately Ti-owa-
konza rose to reply. his face ablaze
with indignation. his voice impassioned.
When he had spoken, he remained
standing.
"He says he is angry" began Red
bear.
NO." brusquely contradicted Hardy.
look at his face. The others are an-
scred. He is not. There is some mis-
understanding. Be careful that you
interpret correctly"
'He says he Is angry" insisted Red
bear, his sidelong glance looking past
Nsrdy to Vandervyn, who was nodding
renssurlngly. "He says he Is trying to
keep it inside, but the others can't
Add 1t inside. He says you have got
10 so away or there will be fighting"
Hardy Strengthened on his chair. an6
His look became severe. He spoke
sharply: "Tcll the chief it is useless
10 ask me to so away. do not wish
to send for the Longknives. But they
vii, come and fight the tribe IL there
ls my uprising"
Redbears Interpretation was fol-
lowed by hush more threatening than
gestures or outcries. Vandervyn has,
lily beclsoned to the policemen. They
came along under the overhang of the
warehouse until they were behind the
white men. Hardy heard the soft
,cuflle Of their moccasined feet in the
lust. He looked around and frOWned.
How is this?" he demanded. 81
particularly wished no demonstration
" force" said Hardy.
"Well,f since the police are here,
hadn't you better let them stay? It
will be close enough work IL matters
some to scrap, and there's Marie out
70 see the fun
Hardy turned around to look at the
taring girl. She stood on slight knoll
midway between the assembled Indians
md her fathers cabin.
'"Take her back to the house." he or
tered.
But would 1t be wise for me to leave
vou and Charlie Just now? The police
hny not stay loyal If"
"Go!"
The command was peremptory. Van
>ervyn started off. yet contrived to ex.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-04-12

shange glances with Eedbear. Hardy
studied the semicircle Of waiting In
Aans with q resolute gaze, and, as
before, fixed his attention upon N-owa-
konzn.
I'VE must learn what is the cause
Of this Ill feeling" he remarked to the
haltbreed. TASK them why they are
opposed to their young men trading
ore for Dupont's goods"
hedbear spoke slowly to the Indians,
bis manner not unlike that of man
Nho approaches a barrel of gunpowder
With a lighted torch. There was no
s1p,osion, but the old head chief fared
With unmistakable anger. He replied
Nth Q fiery defamation that won
grants Of approval from his fellows.
Ths hAIf,r~a6's voice was uAstoady
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-04-12
at Will BE Hard to Talk Them Out
Of Their Strange Dislike for You."

"It Will BE Hard to Talk Them Out
Of Their Strange Dislike for You."
good. You've got the door barred, and
you know I shall not try to crawl
in at hole like this"
I'll won't be-" she faltered.
"That's BETTER" he said, and he
reached In to slip his arm around her
trembling shoulders.
Shrinking yet yielding, with eyes
timidly downcast and olive cheeks
burning with blissful shame, the young
girl allowed him to draw her closer.
Her lips quivered, yet she raised them
to meet his kiss.
''Therel" he rallied. "Was it so
dreadful7"
She did not answer; she could not.
Her head dropped forward with the
distinctive modesty Of an innocent
young girl. He put the forefnger of
his free hand under her chin and
raised her head to take second kiss.
Zone good turn deserves another,
sweetheart" he said.
"You should not-not call me that"
she whispered. "You are a gentleman
white man; I am only a halfbreed-
I'm yellow as a Chinaman."
"No-golden. You are my golden
girl. Your cheeks are wild roses and
honey gold. Your eyes are like a
fawn's; your lips sweet as honey
Another kiss There, that's more like
it. You're learning how. Now look
at me-"
She raised her dropping lids with
the sudden, desperate courage Of one
who is very shy, and gazed up at him,
her tender eyes starlike with the soft
glow Of her love and alteration.
"You-you really like me7" she
whispered.
"No. hate you like Poor Lo hates
f1rewater. Give him taste, and he
wants it all. I want you"
"Charlie-he said I must marry q
white man. I am joyed In my heart
You say you want me! But am only
q halfbreed girl, and you
"You're my honey-sweet grille. &c
and open the door,"
She looked up at him again full and
direct, and his gaze sank before the
trust in her clear eyes.
a"You want me to be your engaged
girl!" she murmured. "When people
are engaged, they are gong to be mar
ried. Charlie said I must marry g
white man, a good white man. You
are kind to me. It is wonderful.
have read that even army officers have
married halfbreed girls. But you are
grander than any officer, and you are
very good to think Of marrying me-
Vandervyn forced a smile, and re
piled to her adulation without meeting
her enraptured gaze:
"What else did you think meant
when kissed you7 OF course we shall
be married. As we are here on thu
reservation. It will be according to thu
custom Of the tribe!'
Married. oh. my heart sings r
cried the girl. II will be your wife
yours! I can't believe IT. Their,
comes Charlie. I must run and tel
him."
Vandervyn hastily released he-, and
drew his arm out Of the window AZ b,
looked around.
walt" he commanded. "He's com
ing fast enough. Leave the dool
barred"
The halfbreed was racing Hsrdy'l
marc q The creek hank at 0 furioul
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-04-12


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Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-04-12
"ls-ls That a Real White paon,s,.
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her. She pointed out an the Rrandest
and most beautiful views, and showed
herself even better versed in the lore
OF the wild than she had seemed IA
be posted on the culture and grace.
OF polite society. After that there was
no break in her friendly manner toward
the captain for several days, Fra.
quently they took other rides, over OF
around the nearest hills and noun,
tains.
Evening star., 1917-11-05
GEN. BLISS GREETS FRENCH
AND BRITISH INSTRUCTORS
245 officers Modified at Fort Myer
Hear Chief of Staff of United
States Army.

Gen. Tasker H. Bliss, chief Of staff of
the United States Army, formally
greeted the French and British
officers stationed at the Fort Myer
post to instruct the student officers in
trench warfare yesterday morning at a
meeting in the riding hall of the post.
Gen. Bliss was introduced by Col. Fen
ton, commander of the post. and ad-
dressed the 245 French and British
officers in English, his words being
later translated for the benefit of those
French officers who do not understand
English.
The 100 Englishmen gave an exhibit
ton of the manual of arms after Gen.
Bliss had finished his speech In ac-
cord with the wartime custom Of the
allied armies there was no cheering or
handclapping at the conclusion Of Gen.
Bliss speech.
The Fort Myer camp is the central
point for instructors from the allied
armies in this country. From Fort
Myer they will be distributed to the
various national Army environments
and reserve officers training camps over
the country. The allied officers are
quartered in the Coast Artillery Corps
barracks, between the barracks of the
infantry and field artillery.
Evening star., 1917-11-05
STAND OF COLORs GIVEN
COL. WALLIS COMMAND
Secretary Baker Makes the Presenta-
ton Speech to 900 Of the
U. S. 5sth Infantry.

Five companies of the 18th United
States Infantry, 900 strong, commanded
by Col. Lutz Wahl. were presented with
a stand of colors by Secretary Baker
yesterday afternoon. The troops came
from Gettysburg, Pa. where they have
been training. The ceremony took
place on the lawn west Of the Senate
office building and was witnessed by a
large crowd of people. Maj. Gen. John
Biddle, assistant chief of STAFF, and
others officers of the Army, and Col.
Wah's wife. son and daughter were
present.
In presenting the colors Secretary
Baker made short speech, saying:
1T has given me great pleasure to
present the colors of this regiment and
of the nation. In a certain sense it
signifies the fact that you are now
soldiers in an old cause. 1t is a cause
of liberty, and one to which the sons
Of this nation have always responded in
time of need. You will soon be called
upon to join in the great world battle
for freedom.
When you go abroad you will meet
the soldiers of the other nations who
are fighting for the same cause. Let
the same sort of courage and the same
handsome conduct which have distin-
guished the American soldier in the
past be yours
Evening star., 1917-11-05
WILLIAM M. LOVETT HELD
FOR ROBBING EMPLOYER
Colored Man Is Nabbed While Leav-
ing Kings Palace With the Goods
in His Possession.

Cecilia Goodman. a colored resident
of Newport place. was disappointed
woman yesterday morning when Will
liam NJ Lovett, colored, 106 l. street,
failed to meet her at New York ave-
nue. and 14th street to keep an engage
ment she had made to accompany him
on a trip to Baltimore. Lovett's failure
to keep the engagement was explained
in his arrest by Detectives Hughlett
and Boyle on charges of having per-
petratel a series of thefts at Kings
Palace, s10-16 eth street, where he was
employed
Lovett, who is forty-hve years old
and a former resident of Tarboro, N
c.. has been a resident of this city
the past twenty-three years, and had
been employed in the 7th street store
nearly two years. Cecilia told the de-
tectives that she was engaged to be
married to Lovett whose wife died the
early part of this year. She sur
rendered part of the proceeds OF
Lovett's alleged thefts that had been
presented to her
The detectives arrested Lovtt as he
was leaving his employers place OF
business early yesterday morning, 1t
is charged, with stolen goods in his
possession. He is said to have ad-
mitted the taking of hundreds of dol
lars worth of property. including silk
dress patterns and wearing apparel OF
almost every description. Detective
Boyle has gone to Lovett's former home
in Tarboro to get part of the alleged
proceeds OF the prisoners thefts.
Evening star., 1917-11-05
CAT TALES.
Haiig.

We hear a lot of other men
who've done artistic fighting, but
Haig, who's won, again, again. IS
unknown at this writing. He
doesn't hand out Haigish news to
eager-eyed reporters, nor yet sub
NIT to interviews which might
be called rip-snorters. He doesn't
hunt the feature" gent, or leave
his post forsaken, to face kodak
in tent and have his picture
taken. l know not if he's short
or tall, I've never seen his photo !:
but, whether he is large or small,
he's getting Williams goat, oh !!
Some coloncls view the hall OF
fame and think it El Dorado, but
he who plays the mighty game is
always in the shadow l know
not ~how he wears his beard. or
who may be his tailor, but more
and more his strokes are feared,
and Wilhelm's growing paler.
I've seen no pictures of his wife,
or of his sons and daughters, or
Of his ancient home in Fife, be-
side some storied waters. The
grandstand looks for him in vain,
no gallery has known him, but
when the Prussians plant their
slain they cuss him and bemoan
him. With him there's no such
word as can't. no obstacles af-
frighting; great man! like our
own silent Grant, he fights and
keeps on fighting.
WALT MASON.
Evening star., 1917-11-05
MUST WAIT LONGER FOR USE.
Work on Sea Food Dealers New Mar.
ket Is Behaved,

1t will be the latter part Of this
month or early in December before
the sea food dealers now doing busi-
ness in the temporary houses on 18th
street wharf will be able to get into
the new municipal sea food market be-
ing erected at the District wharf foot
Of 11th and 18th streets southwest. 1t
was figured that the work would be
sufficiently advanced for the new mar
ket to be used early In this month. but
delays occurred that have prevented
it's completion. for the use Of the deal
ers, by about three weeks.
Cement floors are now being put in
the storerooms, and cement platforms
are also being constructed on the front
of the building. Glass remains to be
put in the windows, the rear of the
building is yet to be completed and
considerable finishing work in the
stores to be done before they can be
used Even then the building will not
have a roof on it, but the floor above
the storerooms is water tight. and they
can be used while the work on the
upper part Of the building Is in prog
ress.
Evening star., 1917-11-05

monthly meeting tonight at thew. C.
T. U. Hall. 6th street near street
northwest. where its meetings will
hereafter be held on the first Monday
in each month.
E. 1.-THE Negro and Common Sense Patri-
otism is the subject of address to
be made by Uzziah Miner of Howard
University at the tenth annual meet
Ing of the w. G. T. L., No this
evening at o'clock at Shiloh Baptist
Church. The speaker is the author of
Democracy"
The civic section Of the Twentieth
Century Club will meet Thursday at II
o'clock at All Souls Church. Mrs. Fred
erick Coville will preside. Rev. DR.
Charles Wood of the Church of the
Covenant will speak of The Churches
in War Time"
Training Camp Life mt De. MoIne.-
will be the subject of addresses before
Bethel Literary Club at the Metropoli-
tan A. NJ. Z. Church tomorrow evening
by Dr. George w. Cabaniss. William H.
j: Beckett and r. B. de France The
choir of John Wesley A. NJ f. Church
will furnish the music
Six windows Of nm Anacossia ear were
smashed with stones thrown bv bows
last night. The car was near Nichols
avenue and Cpsal street, where the
stone-throwing was engaged in. and
pieces OF broken glass slightly cut Con-
ductor Finlyson's face Complaint Of
the affair was made to police OF the
eleventh precinct.
Violet shafer. ten years old, who was
severely burned while burning leaves
In front of her home, 223S webster
street. Anacostia. Saturday afternoon
died at Casualty Hospital last night
about $3.50 O'Clock. Coroner Nevitt gave
certificate of accidental death.
L. G. siger. for many years assistant
manager of the Raleigh Hotel, has re-
signed 10 accept the position of man.
ager OF the Monticello Hotel. at Nor
foik, va. At a farewell buffet luncheon
served In his honor Saturday at The
motel Mr.. Siger was presented with a
goid watch and link chain by the office
Iorce OF the hotel. Milton Howard made
tne presentation speech. Mr. Sieer
leaves host of'friends in Washington
the Court of Appeals of the District Of
Columbia today. Chief Justice Snyth
announced from the bench a change of
policy in the matter of delivering de-
court will follow the custom Of the
United States Supreme Court and will
read the decisions from the bench on
the first Monday of each month. Opin-
IoHS WHICH were expected IOUdy Will be
rendered orally next Monday. The
custom of the court since it's inception
has been merely to file with the clerk
written opinions and to make no an
nouncement concerning them from the
bench.
The WIN Of Mrs. Margaret A. Gibson,
dated April Fl, 1916. was offered for
probate today. She leaves a gold
watch and chain to her grandson. C.
Gibsen Maxwell. To Henry w. Sohon
2 fs given $3.50 to hold in trust for her
grandchildren - Katherine E. Crook,
WILLIAM H Coz. James r. Cox. c. Glib
Evening star., 1917-11-05
Community Buying Advised.

In speaking on the high cost Of liv-
ing, Edwin Evans, in an address made
last night at socialist party headquar-
ters, 81 street. said that commu-
nifty buying is quick and certain
method of reducing costs to the con-
sumer He said the people themselves
are largely to blame for the high cost
of living. and that the public can i'm
mediately remedy the condition by
community purchasin on a large
scale.
Evening star., 1917-11-05
Rev, Charles W. Boyd Dies.

Rev. Charles w. Boyd, former rector
of the Protestant Episcopal Church at
Pepper Lake, n. Y, died Friday in this
city. He had come to Washington to
ioin his wife and daughter last March.
He was seyenty-four years old. His
daughter, Miss Muriel Boyd, is study
ing art in this city.
Evening star., 1917-11-05
STAR SERVICE LIST
HONOR ROLL BASIS
Each Washington Youth Called
to CoIors May Receive
Christmas Gift.

Each Washington youth who
has gone to serve "wlth the COLI
ors,o whether he is n soldier.
sailor or marine. with a nying
unit or an ambulance corps, will
get a Christmas present from the
District Chapter of the Red Cross
IL his relatives or friends will
send his name and present ad-
dress to ".."
Red Cross Gift Editor,
The Evening Star.
Washington, ID. c.
Evening star., 1917-11-05
Dies Of Acute Pneumonia.

Coroner Neyitt issued a certificate of
death from acute pneumonia. The War
Department has made arrangements to
ship the body. with military honors,
back to France. A cablegram was sent
to the war Office in France advising
them Of the death of the officer.
Lieut.. Brunelet served in the artillery
and distinguished himself for bravery
in action. He served gallantly in many
of the French drives and won recogni-
ton from the military heads Of France.
and when his health broke down he be-
came an instructor of recruit artillery
men rather than retire from service.
Although in ill-health when the
French war Office began to select
force Of instructors to send to America.
Lieut.. Brunelet asked that he be sent
among those who would cross tho
ocean to instruct American soldiers in
modern warfare.
Evening star., 1917-11-05
LIEUT.. LOUIS BRUNE[ET,
FRENCH OFFICER, DIES
Succumbs to Acute Pneumonia Dur.
ing Night in His Room at Con-
gress Hall Hotel.

Lieut.. Louis Brunelet, young
French officer and one OF the heroes
Of the struggle Of democracy against
autocracy, was found dead in bed yes
terday morning in his room, at Con-
gress Hall Hotel, by fellow officer.
Lieut.. Brunelet. who was twenty-six
years old, was a member of contin-
gent of French officers who arrived in
Washington Saturday to become in
structors Of American soldiers in va
rious phases of modern warfare.
Lieut.. Brunelet and Lieut.. Charles
Mongcot. another member of the
party. retired to their room Saturday
night. and after chatting q while went
to bed. 1t was after he had been up
and around for nearly an hour yester-
day morning that Lieut.. Mongcot dis
covered his fellow officer was dead.