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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-11
MANY ARE SAVED
FROM DROWNING
hLONG u. S. COAST

Washington, Dec. IL Coast
guard life savers rescued $50 per
sons from drowning during the
year ending last June 80 and as
sisted more than eleven thousand
others on vessels in distress, &C
cOrding to the annual report Of Cap
tain Z =. Bertholf, commandant OF
the coast guard, made public today.
Many of those rescued were from
vessels sunk by German subma-
rines off the Atlantic coast.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-11
BILLION DOLLAR
GAIN IS MADE BY
CROPS THIS YEAR

Washington, Dec. 11.-Ffnal es-
Inmates Of production Of the coun-
try's principal crops. announced to-
day by the department of agricul
ture, place the corn crop at 2,582,
$4,000 bushels and the wheat crop
at 917,1OO,O0O bushels.
The total value of the nation s
principal crops this year is esti-
mated at $12.272,412, 900 compared
with 81, 658,032 900 last year, bas-
ing their value on the prices paid
to producers December l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-11
MEDAL NO GOOD.

Amsterdam.-FOr ty-fye years ago
Evert Baker, a Dutch fisherman
of the Island Of UTk, was given a
gold medal by the German govern
ment for herOically saving. at the
risk Of his own life. 10 Germans
from a stranded ship at NordeTuey
IN a December gale He is still
alive, aged So Bakers only son
was shot dead in cold blood, for no
oTense. on the deck OF his own yes
sci by a German submarine gun
neT
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-11
VINEYARDS HIT

Amsterdam.-The scarcity OF to-
bacco in Germany has affected the
vineyards, as there is no more nico-
tine extract with which to spray
the vines TO kill vermin, and a sub
stitute has not yet made its appear
anCe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-11
Licensed To Wed


Bescohol-ask Beardsley's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-11

Washington, Dec. IL Rear Ai-
mfral Coontz acting chief Of opera
tons told the senate naval commit
tee plans for 1920 include n person
mel Of 800 600 men for operating ma
val vessels ard 10000 for the meT-
chant feet which will number 729
ships by July l next
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-11
WILL BE PERMANENT.

Washington, Dec. 11.-President
Wilson has directed that the war
industries boards conservation d.
vision become a permanent part OF
the department Of commerce.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-11
ADJOURN SENATE PROBE.

Washington. Dec. 1.-THE senate
committee investigating German
propaganda and brewers activities,
adjourned until Friday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-11
Robert s. Loyett.

The appointment by President
Wilson Of a successor to William
Gibbs McAdoo as director general
Of the United States railroads is ex-
peCted soon. A dozen men have
been mentioned in connection with
the appoin tment. One of the men
recently talked of is Robert S. Low
eft He is IS and is a Texan He
entered the legal branch of the
railway world in 1884 and has been
a railroad attorney and counselor
ever since, serving several roads in
the Texas district and later the
Hartman system.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-05-16
ID Selected Men From Sioux
County Called For May 2 4th
Selected Men 60 to American Lake. Washnqt enter.
tertain Men Here On Evening May 24th by Citi-
zens.-Shelds Promises Accounting

Next Saturday Is selected men
will leave Fort Yates for Camp
Lewis, American Lake, Washington.
These men have been ordered to re-
port to the Local Board on the "a.
On the evening of the oath a re-
ception and dance will be given at
the Agency hall for the selected
men to which the public is invited.
After the dance a lunch will be
served at the Standing Rock hotel.
The expences will be betrayed out
Of the funds collected for this pur-
pose last fall, and j. G. Shields,
who has the fund in charge, has
promised to make an accounting
as soon as he can take time away
from his multiplicity of duties
Mike Halsey, who was placed at
the foot of Class One, for the pur-
pose Of putting in crops on his
fathers farm, will leave with this
contingent. There will be no more
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-05-16

a Stacker as the sons. After being
put on the train they were placed
in charge of the other draft boys
from that county who were on their
way to Camp Dodge and we are
willing to bet five to one that the
boys saw to it that the slackers ar
rived at Camp Dodge. They ought
to be thankful if they arrived there
without any broken bones, for loyal
men certainly dislike a traitor o,
Stacker. If these slackers refuse to
straighten up after they arrive at
Camp they will certainly have to
pay the penalty for the United
States Army will not stand fol
slackers.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-05-16
North Dakota Enjoy.
Fine Crop Prospects
Government Crop Estimate for North
Very Promisins. Large Increase
aud Banner Crop Coming

The United States Bureau Of Cror
Estimates thru its State Field Agent
issues the following report covering
acreage and condition for winter
wheat, rye and tame hay, also per.
cent of total planting and plowinQ
completed on May LIST for North
Dakota and for the United States:
For North Dakota the estimated
harvest acreage 2,O38, 900 acres
compared with a seeded acreage
last fall of 2,345, 600 acres and
l 1,O40,0 acres harvested last sea.
son. Conditions 81 percent with
an average Of SO percent and a con.
dition Of SO percent on April LIST
Probable rye production for North
Dakota indicated by this production
is 28,630, 600 bus. compared with
an average production of 3,O18, ,OOO
bus. for this state.
Rye acreage in North Dakota
shows a tremendous increase in
acreage being practically double the
acreage harvested last season. The
most prominent causes for this
heavily incrcised acreage are: 1t
permits handling a heavier acreage
more cheaply and distributed farm
work to better advantage in the face
of a none too plcntyful and higl,
priced labor supply. About two
thirds of North Dakota rye is sown
in the stubble thus a large amount
Of labor is saved and the ten year
average yield is slightly greater
than the ten year average wheat
yield. Light grain and hay feed
crop in central and western sections
curtailed the fall plowed acreage.
Numerous farms too weedy TO,
wheat this year. Farmers were
anxious to SOW a crop that would
meet the war needs for increased
cereal food production, also show 9
profit and aid in thinning out the
growth Of wild oats. Rye as rul,
escapes both rust and hail damage
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-05-16

Therefore, now is the accepted time
to donate your money in order to
have it applied in the best possible
manner.
The Cannonball and solen In
dians have organized as seperate
branches of the Sioux County
Chapter, and will work Independent
of the Branches that are being Or
ganized by the white people in
these places. James Allyc)low has
donated the use Of fifteen acres of
land which will be broken and
seeded to corn for the Red Cross.
One acre of this tract will I've allotted
to each Indian who is unable to
otherwise contribute, and he will
look after the raising of the crop on
his piece. Through Superintendent
Kitch, the garden at the No. Day
school, eight miles south OF Cannon
ball, will be seeded to potatoas for
the Red Cross. A substantial sum
will thus be realized next fall in
this manner.
A meeting Of Indians living in
| the vicinity of Fort Yates was held
last Saturday at the dance tepee
five miles north, and a branch of
the Sioux County Chapter was Or
ganizcd to be known as the Fort
Yates Indian Branch, A. r. G. "a
new members were secured and the
total amount received was sS2.65.
Officers elected were Henry Mcdi-
cinestone, Chairman, Herbert Buff
faloboy, Vice.chairman, Albert No.
heart, Treasurer, Edward Young
eagle, Secretary. ~
The officers of the Fort Yates In.
dian Branch. A. r. c., wish to an
nounce that a meeting will ba he'd
on Thursday May 23rd, at Il e
meeting house on the Porcupi,e e.
The Indian women will organize at
this time. j
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-05-16
View Bridge s;.,.

John 4. Stiles, Sioux county
commissioner Of Fort Yates, and
VIM. Wade Of Wade, T. f. Nc.
Dowall Of Carson, VIM. Eastman
Of Fleak, Grant county commits.
sioners, and County Surveyor La
Due Of Carson, and F. w. Sheffield
Of the Fargo Bridge. Co., accom-
panied by Shields committee
viewed the site of the proposed
bridge across the Cannonball at
this point yesterday afternoon.
Messrs. LaDue and Sheffield took
measurements and will submit es.
Inmates and plans to the commits.
sioners Of both counties when they
meet here in joint session on Wed.
nesday, May %.
The bridge proposition is taking
on most favorable aspect, and We
may yet have the long-looked fol
bridge, which will be of mutual
benefit to both counties.-Shields
Enterprise.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-05-16
John Grass, Chief of the Sioux
Dies atHome In Standing Rock
Progressive Sioux Indian Chief Was Most Popular With
His Iribesmen and Respected by the Whites.---
Funeral Was Held Last Sunday

John Grass is dead. The last of
the Sioux chiefs has answered the
great summons. For several years
this highly respected Indian chief
had been failing. He passed away
peacefully at his home at Standing
Rock Agency on Friday, May 10th,
at 6:O0 q. m., and with his passing
the reign Of the last Sioux Indian
chief is over. In his youth John
Grass was prominently a prince
for his father was a great chief He
was born in 1845, and at the time
Of his death was 70 years. old. At
the age Of three he was baptised by
the pioneer Catholic missionary,
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-05-16

Fire Destroyed Fair
Ground Barn Property
Fire Yssssrday Mernins Destroyed Big
Barn sa lndiaa Fair Gsesnds.-
Heavy Loss Wss Eatailod

Fire Of an unknown origin des-
troyed the barns located on the
Standing Rock Indian Fair Associa-
ton grounds early Wednesday
morning.
Promptly upon discovery Of the
fire volunteers from the Agency and
townsite responded, and with the
aid Of chemical extinguishers pre-.
vented spread Of the fire to other
buildings. 4,
The barns were built in 1912.
The structure was 205 feet long and
16 feet wide and cost in the neigh
borhood Of S150O.00.
How the fire started is not
known. It is suspected, however,
that somebody camped there during
the night. Benjamin White, Sec
retary Of the association states that
in all probability the barns will not
be rebuilt at this time on account Of
the high cost Of lumber and other
material. Il
|. VIM. Naael, a farmer living near
the state line lost his barn by fire
Sunday. He claims that one of
the children set the fire while play
ing with matches. All the contents
except one calf and several harness
were saved.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-05-16
School Bond. Signed.

The 100000 bonds voted last
summer by the patrons of Fort
Yates school district we're signed
and registered the. first OF the week.
As soon as the bonds are returned
to Bismarck, the money will be
placed to the credit of the district.
These bonds were voted for. the Lur.
pose Of refunding the outstanding
indebte ness of the school district,
and run for period of 20. years.
Ii the school board will now curtail
expenses and keep within the money
that can be raised by taxation for
the next few years the district will
be in good shape financially. With
thousands OF acres of new land
placed on the tax loll annually sr,f-
ficient revenue should be coming in
to meet the running expences.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-05-16

Fatl Or DeSmet, In 1867 he took
as his wife, according to Indian
custom, Cecilia Walking Shield.
daughter Of White Swan, Cheyenne
Sioux chief. Four children were
born Of this union, John, Martin,
Dionysius and Annie. All have
died In 1894 Chief Grass and his
wife were married in the Catholic
church at Wakpala by the late
Father Beede. For more than 30
years John Grass was Chief Justice
Of the Standing Rock Sioux, and
through his keen understanding
and foresighted wisdom his people
have learned to respect our. laws to
a remarkable degree.
OF him, Major Mclaughlin says:
.'Grass, the name Of the ablest Or
ator and most influential chief of
the Sioux, is the hereditary patron
ymic of a line Of chieftains. The
line will die out with the present
possessor Of the name, John Grass.
-- Grass, the father Of the pres
ent John Grass, was a chief Of the
Blackfeet Sioux and man of wide
influence. He was a friend to the
whites and was himself a chief by
descent. The headship of the band
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-05-16

calls postponed, and every man
will have to respond as called.
The other men who have had their
calls deferred will he included in
the call for next month.
Following is a list of the men called
to report on the 25th:
Arthur Ten Brock, Wade
George Ha]sey, Fort Yates
A. Nanderwual Cannonball
Asa Redstone, Cannonball
Dave Molash, Fort Yates
Everette A. Evans, Mobridge
w. G. Wayman, Cannonball
Leslie Ewers, Mcintosh :.
l.. See-the-Elk, Fort Yates
James Couture, Stebbins
Anton Froelich, Solen
Archie A. Braden, Thunderhawk
Robert r. Wirtz, Mcintosh
George McCay, Shields
Mike Halsey, Fort Yates.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-05-16

went to his eldest son, and to him
the army officers gave the Christian
name Of Johni $50 long ago that ii
was fixed upon him long before
became acquainted with the man.
The Indian version of Grassis PHI. -
In 1889 treaty was made with
the Sioux which enabled the gov
ernment to divide the reservations,
and it was solely through the work
and influence of John Grass that il
was brought about He, at first,
was opposed to it, but was copvinc.
ed by Major Mclaughlin that il
would be for the best interests Of
his people and in masterful ad.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-05-16
R ed News
All our efforts are now confirmed
to the Second War Fund Drive.

All our efforts are now confirmed
to the Second War Fund Drive.
After much thought upon the
matter the campaign manager has
assigned the following quotas: West
End Of the county, 10000, Self
ridge, $4,000, solen, $3.50. 90,
Fort Yates, $4,000, Cannonball,
$4,000, making a total of $1,000
for Sioux county. We have re-
ceived from the Indian branch at
Cannonball, S137.6O, the Indians
in the vicinity Of Fort Yates have
raised in the ueighborhood Of $50.
Selfridge will probably double her
quota, and Solcn promises to go
over the top handsomely. At the
basket social held at Solen on the
l1th, over s25O.O0 was raised, and
the citizens there have assured us
that they can raise another $3.50. 90
easily. The Cannonball branch
(Whites) will hold an auction and
benefit dance on the 25th, and will
likely double their quota. On
Tuesday this week, f. B. Fiske
wired headquarters that Sioux
county has gone over the top, and
the report will be published through
out the country.
G. w. Hokanson and j. M.
Carignan, Jr., of Fort Yates are
hard at work taking care of the
many subscriptions that are pour
ing in, and they report that it is no
trouble at all to raise funds, every
body is donating gladly.
All who wish to help the Red
Cross are given their opportunity in
this War Fund Drive. The money
is needed now, and by donating
liberally there will he no need of
making further donations for some
time. It is safe to say that there
will be no call for more funds until
next winter, and possibly not until
next May, so all those who are
anxious to help can do 80 at this
time, after which they may feel
satisfied that their work has been
done at the right time. In other
words, the Red Cross needs at least
500, 100000 right now, and when
this has been secured, no further
demands will be made until this
fund has become exhausted. A
large share Of the surplus now in
Sioux County General Fund will he
turned over to the War Fund, and
it is expected that the receipts from
new memberships etc., will enable
us to continue the work of making
garments. If the need for addi-
tional funds for this work arises at
any time, it will be a simple matter
to secure the necessary amount,
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-05-16
Amen. Draft Ev.der.

Draft evaders will do well to read
this and see what is done to those
who try to evade the draft. On
Tuesday morning of last week two
men who tried to evade the draft
were put on the train at iceland by
force. They we're the sons of Phil.
lip Rueb, Of Mcintosh Co., and it
seems that the father is Just as big
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-05-16
Local Paragraph.

S, z. Parkin and Mrs. E. Single
terry were in from the Parkin ranch
near Chadwick yesterday.
L G. Clark, we'll KNOWN ranch
er who lives north of Watauga, and
w. H. Skiff OF Minneapolis, were
in the city the first Of the week on
their way across the river to close a
land deal.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-05-16

dress he receded from his former
position and signed the treaty.
He was never very antagonistic
to the whites and took no part in
the hostilities of Sitting Bull. He
was counselor Of his people and
an authority OH treaties. He work
ed always to bring ebout a thorough
understanding between the govern
ment and his people, and as he re.
allied that nothing could be gained
BY obstinate methods he worked
along peaceable and diplomatic
lines.
Several years ago, John Grass ad.
opted as his son, Captain A. B.
Welch, who is now somewhere in
France" and there is only one rel.
ative who bears the name Of Grass
This is Albert Grass, a nephew, ,whe
joined Captain Welch's company,
and is also in France.
The funeral was held at noon
last Sunday, at St. Peters church
here, and Rev. Father Bernard paid
a high tribute to the memory Of th,
chief. The feeling Of tie Indian.
may we'll be expressed in the word,
Of the old Sioux who attended th.
funeral. He said: 1--WE have. los,
man who was a father to u.s."
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-05-16

Jane Clayton went to seltridge
Sunday, for a visit with her
parents, returning yesterday.
Ed. Afraid-of-H Hawk was over
from Porcupine the first Of the week
and while in town subrcribed for
the Pioneer.
j. B. LaR,cque and wife came up
from Bullhead last week to.see their
eight year old son Morris, who was
a patient at the Agency hospital.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-08
LIEUT.. GAMBLE BRAVE
IN HIS LAST ACTION
Haverford Soldier Fell Clutch.
ing Revolver Brother Officers
Write Home

He died with his boots on, Gluten.
ing his automatic revolver as he fell
dead. He took a machine-gun nest
and just In front of him were two or tne
crew of the machine gun that got MIN
across the chest.
Thus speaks n brother officer Of the
death in action I'm the st. Mihiel salient
of Lieutenant Robert II. Gamble. son
of DIR. Robert @. Gamble, of Harerford
Lieutenant r. +. Phelan, of Philadel,
phia pays this tribute to the Havorford
soldiers, and another fellow-officer, Lieu
tenant Frederick S. Bryant declared that
he was "a true soldiers to the last.
official notice of Lieutenant CANDLES
death was received by his parents some
time ago. but II was not until these let
ters arrived that the detailed manner OF
his death was made known.
Lieutenant Gamble attended the Hav-
erford School, after which he went to
Andover Seminary He was graduated
from Yale University in 1915. and en-
tered the employ of the Pennsylvania
Railroad.
In the summer of 1917. shortly after
Americas entry into the war. he re-
signed his position and applied for n
commission. He was trained at Camp
Oglethorpe. Ga, after which the choice
Of first lieutenancy In the National
Army or second lieutenancy in the
regular army was offered TO him. He
chose the latter, believing 1t would per-
nit him to see earlier service in France.
He left this country April OF this
year. attached to Company OF the
Eleventh Regiment, Infantry. This In
turn became part of the first American
army in France, which, on the st. Mihiel
salient, successfully carried through the
first all-American drive.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-08
T. R. CONCRATULATES SPROUL
Majority Epochmaking, Roosevelt
Wires Goyernor.Elect

Colonel Roosevelt has wired congratu-
lations to Governor-elect William c.
Sproul.
You were absolutely right" the mes
sage reads. II congratulate you heartily
on your tremendous, epoch-making ma
tority."
Governor Walter Il. Edge, of New
Jersey, ana David Baird, of Camden.
the two United States Senators-elect in
New Jersey, are among many others
who have sent congratulatory messages
to the Governor-elect.
In reply to the congratulatory mes
sage sent by Municipal Judge Bonni-
WELL, the defeated Democratic nominee.
Goyernor-elect Sproul sent the following
message
The fine letter of congratulations
which I have received from you has
greatly pleased me. I know that 1t re-
fleets your true feeling and I appre-
ciate It thoroughly. All through the
campaign you have been courteous. fair
and generous to me and | believe my
own attitude toward you has been the
same.
81 feel that we have conducted a
campaign that has been entirely free
from personal attacks or partisan ran
cor 1t has been clean and decent In
every way. This is surely a satisfac-
tion TO both of us. and we have come
through It with our longtime friendship
unimpaired and our cordial personal re-
lations really strengthened"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-08
'PHLADELPHIA'S OWN
LAUDED FOR BRAVERY
Col. Knowles, Commander Of
3l5th, Praises Men of His
Regiment

Philadelphia's Own"--the 315th In
fantry-has made a proud showing in
France. according TO the commander.
Colonel Alden G. Knowles.
The 3l5th fulfilled my hopes and cx-
pectations" he writes to II. n. Taylor,
OF Philadelphia. the officers and men
we're wonderful"
Tho 3l5th Infantry is made up OF
Philadelphia drafted men Of the Seventy
ninth Division, who trained at camr
Meade Colonel Knowles. whose home is
IN washington. was lieutenant colonel
of the 3isth Infantry lust before the
Serenty-ninth Division unit went tc
France. He went overseas In command
OF the 315th and over there was pro.
NOTED to colonel.
II am SO proud of them ALL" he say,
OF the men of his command. we ar,
all dead-tired, hungry. dirty and sleepy
hut a few days will put us on our fee
/ again.
| we pushed them beyond the linden
burg defenses through hail Of shot ant
SHELL The only thing that tempers m,
contentment with results Is the pro
round grief feel for the loss of thos,
who died like heroes. You may well fee
proud of the 315th's exploits.
our enemy Is a cruel one. hav,
seen the deliberate bombardment Of ad
vance hospitals. plainly marked with tn
Red Cross symbol They have no nit,
for the wounded and dying. but we ar,
pushing them now-pushng them hard
ana nope we viii all have the strength
given us to keep 1t up until It is al
. over"