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Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1919-10-02
CHAPTER I.
At Old Fort Armstrono.

AT Viz TOTI AtTn6Gro0Q.
It was the early springtime. and my
history tells me the year was 1892
although now that seems so far away
almost hesitate to write the date. 1t
appears surprising that through the
haze Of all those intervening years
intensely active years with mel
should now be able to recall so clearly
the scene of that far-off morning of
my youth, and depict in memory each
minor detail. Yet. rs you read on. and
realize yourself the stirring events re-
sulting from that idle moment, you
may be able to comprehend the deep
impression left upon my mind, which
no cycle Of time could ever erase.
was barely twenty then, q strong,
almost headstrong boy, and the far
wilderness was still very new to me,
although for two years past I had held
army commission and been assigned to
duty in frontier forts. Yet never pre-
vlously had been stationed ut quite
SO isolated an outpost of civilization
as was this combination Of rock and
log defense erected at the southern
extremity Of Rock Island. fairly ma
rooned amid the sweep of the great
river, with Indian-haunted land
stretching for leagues on every side.
A mere handful Of troops was quar-
tered there. technically two companies
of infantry, yet numbering barely
enough for one; and this In spite of
rumors daily drifting to us thu. the
Sacs and Foxes. with their main vii
lage just below, were already becom-
ing restless and warlike, inflamed by
the slow approach Of white settlers
into the valley of the Rock. Indeed,
SO short was the garrison of officers,
that the harassed commander had ven
tured to retain me for field service. in
spite Of the fact that was detailed to
staff duty, had borne dispatches up the
Mississippi from General Gaines and
expected to return again by the first
boat.
The morning was one Of deep-blue
sky and bright sunshine. AS soon as
early drill ended l had left the fort
enclosure and sought lonely perch
on the great rock above the mouth of
the cave. Below, extended magnifi-
cent river, fully mile wide from
shore to shore, unbroken in its vast
sweep toward the sen except for few
small will0w-studded islands mile or
two away. Over there, in the near
shadow Of the Rock Valley, was where
Black Hawk. dissatisfied, revengeful,
dwelt with his British band, gathering
swiftly about him the younger, fight
Ing warriors Of every tribe his influ-
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1919-10-02

tie HAD Been at the Fort but Two
oays Before. q Tall, Straight, Taei.
tassn Indian.
ence could reach. He had been at the
fort but two days before, a tall.
straight. taciturn Indian; no chief by
birth. yet born leader Of men, de-
liant in speech and insolent Of de-
meanor in spite Of the presence also at
the council Of his peoples true repre-
sentative. the silent, cautious Keokuk.
Even with my small knowledge Of
such things 1t was plain enough to be
seen there existed deadly hatred be-
tween these two. and that Keokuk's
desire for peace with the whites alone
postponed an outbreak. Already tales
reached Us Of encroaching settlers ad-
vaneing along the valley, and Of saw
rye. retaliating raids which could only
terminate in armed encounters. That
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1919-10-02

escalioped will always be popular with
many.
creamed Fresh Beef.-Chop one
pound Of beef from the round; put into
a not pan and stir until all Is scared.
Add one tablespoonful OF butter and.
as soon as 1t is melted, dredge the beef
with one Tablespoonful Of -four; stir:
until the flour is Drowned. Add one
cupful Of cream, boil up, season with
salt and pepper and serve on. hot toast.
Delmonieo Hash.-Take pound Of
finely chopped meat from the top Of
the round. put 1t into q hot frying pan
with two tablespoonfuls Of butter. one Z
small shredded onion and cook until
the beef is nicely Drowned; add one
half eupful of hot water: or. better,
soup stock, and eight chopped pQta-
toes. previously cooked. Season with
salt, paprika and chopped parsley.
Cheese and Olive canapes.-Cut
stale bread into one-quarter-inch slices.
shape with small oblong cutter with
rounded corners. : Cream butter and
add an equal quantity Of soft, rich
cheese; season with salt. Spread on
the bread and garnish With one.uuar
ter-inch border Of finely chopped olives
and piece Of red and green pepper
cut in fancy shapes in the center of
each. ST
MoravIan Apple Pie.-Core and pare
SIX even-sized apples. Place In COW
cred pan, with teaspoonful Of lemon
Juice. little Of the yellow rind, cup
ful Of sugar and water enough to cover
the bottom Of the dish. Stew until
tender. Line deep pastry plate with
rich pastry; place the apples In It, MI
the centers with peach marmalade and
put strips Of pastry over the top. Bake
in a quick oven and serve with cream.
Russell sandvlehes.-Take an equal
amount Of cold boiled chicken md
tongue. dozen olives and six hard
cooked eggs; mix all together and chop
as fine as possible. Work into paste
By the addition Of mayonnaise dress
ing. then season and spread on but
tered bread.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1919-10-02
CHATTER Il.
History Of the eeaucalres

History OF the eeaucalres.
The first two days and nights Of the
journey. southwark were devoid Of any
special interest or adventure. After
the first day Kirby withdrew all atten-
tion from me and ceased in his en-
.deavor to cultivate my acquaintance,
convinced Of my disinclination to In
,dulge in cards. Throckmorton, being
his own pilot, seldom left the wheel
house. and consequently passed many
hours on the bench beside him. At one
time or another he had met the ia
nous characters along the river banks.
and through continual questioning
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1919-10-02

Of land was from the king. Alphonse
de Beaucaire. sir. was the trusted
lieutenant Of D'Iberville-a soldier
and gentleman"
I bowed in acknowledgment, the
family arrogance Of the man interest
ing me deeply. So evident was this
pride that this might be all the man
had left-this memory Of the past.
"The history Of those early days is
not altogether familiar to me-" adj
mitted regretfully. "But surely D'Iber-
vile must have ruled Louisiana more
than one hundred years ago7'
The Judge smiled.
"Quite true. This grant of ours was
practically his last official act. Al
ph0nse de Beaucaire took possession
in 1912, one hundred and twenty years
ago, sir. was myself born at Beau
caire sixty-eight years ago"
Il should have guessed you as ten
years younger. And the estate still
remains in its original grant,"
The smile Of condescension deserted
his eyes, and his thin lips pressed
tightly together.
Ill regret not; many Of the later
years have proven disastrous I'M the
extreme" he admitted, hesitatingly.
''You will pardon me. sir. If /. decline
to discuss misfortune. All. Monsieur
Kirby! I have been awaiting you.
Have you met with this young man
who came aboard at Fort Armstrong;
III am unable to recall the name"
"Steven knox,
I felt the firm. strong grip Of the
others hand. and looked straight into
his dark eyes. They were like q mask.
The face was long, firm.jawed. slightly
swarthy, tightly clipped black mus
tache shadowing the upper lip. It was
reckless face. yet appeared carved
from marble.
Exceedingly pleased to meet you,"
he said carelessly. "Rather dull lot
on board-miners and such cattle.
Bound for st. Louisf"
.sYes-and beyond"
"shall see more Of you then. Well.
Judge, how do you feel? Carver and
McAfee are waiting for us down be-
low"
The two disappeared together down
the ladder and / was again left alone
In my occupancy Of the upper deck.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1919-10-02

housewife win pro
vide for winter,
when there u less
Of q choice.
Olive OIL Pickles.
Take 100 small
cucumbers sliced
thin, leaving on
tho noolsmw &l,~n.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1919-10-02
An exciting game Of poker
between an honest man and
card sharps, with a tragic
ending.

lTo BE coNTlNUED1
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1919-10-02
A ROMANCE OF THE BLACK HAWK WAR

The Devil. Own !. stirring tale Of the stirring
OF the middle West-of the Mississippi exciting times
the Black Hawk famous indian
war In which Zachary Lincoln
OF the United States Davis the
confeder.ey a. took part On the indian side Black
keokuk bitter enemy Of
the White Man. the other his consistent
The characters pace-knox the
and his fascinating daushter Kirby he gambler
aesperaoo And interviewer with all the slavery
Randall PARRISH author
day. He knows the country and the action
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1919-10-02

ones, that 1t is well to
keep to the lighter foods
and simple repasts until
the first chilly day.
which give the appetite
a zest and yigor. *,
The oyster now has
come again to his own
and is served fresh.
preferably. though in a
stew. fried Dreamed mr.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1919-10-02

pfnts Of small onions also sliced thin,
three ounces Of white mustard seed. one
ounce Of celery seed, one ounce Of
white pepper. two scant cupfnls Of OIL
i've oil. Add one and two-thirls cup
fuls Of salt, and add to the cucumbers:
let stand three hours. Let the sliced
onions stand in cold water three hours.
Drain well, and mix the onions ana
c,lcumbers with the oil and the spices.
Put into Jars. and I'LL the lara with
good vinegar. Keep In a cold place.
Good In ten days. q. s. 4:
Corn Relish Cut corn from twelve
ears. chop one small head Of cabbage.
sprinkle salt over the cabbage, mig
well and let stand three hours. Drain
Of the water and put corn and cab
bage together: add one cupful Of su-
gar, two quarts. Of vinegar. one-half
cupful Of mustard. four small red pep
pers chopped. Cook all until tender,
then put into sterile cans and seal.
PlecaIilIl-Take two gallons Of green
tomatoes chopped fine. eight large on
ions also chopped. three quarts Of vim
egar. six tablespoonfuls Of mustard
seed. one tablespoonful each Of cloves,
allspice and mace. one tablespoonful
Of celery seed and two pounds Of gran
Mated sugar. Let the tomatoes and
onions stand over night, sprinkied with
salt; drain In the morning and mix
with the spices anG boil until tender.
Mint vlnesar.-Put into quart Jar.
enough fresh mint, carefully washed
and dried. to I'LL 1t loosely. fll up With
vinegar and let stand well covered for
three weeks. Strain, bottle and cork,
and the favored vinegar win keep for
years. Tarragon, chervil or any 9TH
er herb may be used In the same man
rer. &.
4 Mushrooms make hne catsap. Ar
range In layers In salt and let stand
over night. Drain and cook with spices.
90 ones taste desires.
N... y,>.l. ...a.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1919-10-02
TO Judge With candor ana speak no
wrong. -
The feeble to support against the
strong. ..t
10 soothe the wretched ana u. poor
to feed,
WIN cover many an idle. foolish decd.
THE sEAsoNAsLE WORD.

IN the autumn, when there is such
an abundance Of vegetables, the 4rueai
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1919-10-02
X tf5EH7tn
CABINET
SOME FAvoR,TE DISHES.

This time Of the year is filled with
such sunshiny days, and even warm
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which may possibly be termed the
"Fatherland Bank" when the division OF
lands has been decided.
The money situation In some respects
In worse than In other countries OF cen
trail Europe. because OF the circulation
Of fubles, crowns and two kinds OF
marks. which are all OF uncertain vaiue
Poland does not intend to adopt tempo
rary measures, but Is stamping crowns
which also circulate In Galicia, as DO the
Czech and Austrian coins. Polish pank-
ers believe that such stamping tends 10
enhance the value OF their crowns. Ar
ranxements have been made to have the
new Polish money printed In Paris,
London and Brussels
While Poland is making an effort 10
secure foreign credit to stabilize her
money, she has little gold or silver with
In her borders. The value OF the new
money rests on Polands national guar
antee, plus what Is owed her by Ger
many, which Is. first. the S60.00O,0o0
marks printed during the German occu-
patton and guaranteed by German banks I;
second, German marks circulating In
Posen and In Poland, which are esti-
mated at 2,0oo, ooo, 900; third, sums
which Germany should restore to Poland
for war acquisitions and thefts; fourth.
Poland's share in the claims for indem-
mites from Germany establisheQ by the
Peace Conference.
The new Polish money probably will
Be replaced later, or readopted. when the
Peace Conference settles the question OF
the money standard to be adopted.
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ESQ. 900 MEN PASSED
DEVELOPMENT UNITS
WGr Department in Report
Tells of Regeneration Work.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-Nearly 2bo,-
900 men passed through tho army de-
velopment battalions III the six months
these special organizations were in op-
Grafton.
The War Department announced to-
day that an a result of the physical and
educational training received In the bat
talions, which were maintained in thir-
ty-one training camps In this country.
ss.+se men were placed in the first class
or reexamination, 42,78s in the second
class and 3s.4ss In the third. total OF
36,27< were discharged, 919 deserted
and 1883 died during their stay In
camp.
"A casual glance at these statistics"
said the departments statement. lat
once show that the development bat
TALON was not only q necessary organi-
xation but II proved to be a profitable
one as we'll. The battalions In six
months believed our ghting forces OF
over 100000 unfit men. thus leaving
these forces free to prepare for the
front. For every unfit man discharged
by the development battalions there
were three men returned to useful duty
In the army"
More than 81 per cent. OF the men
sent to the development battalions had
been found unfit for immediate duty
because of contagious diseases, nearly
IL per cent. were disqualified because
OF foot conditions and nearly per cent
because Of heart trouble. Inability to
speak English caused nearly z per cent.
OF the total men in the battalions to
De placed there. illiteracy caused s per
cent. ana per cent were aliens.
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the destruction or harassing Of Ameri-
can business enterprises in the republic
IL was stated then that American,
British and French corporations having
interests In Mexico would also Join the
association. and that appeals for protec-
ton for American property in Mexico
would be made to Washington. There Is
no connection between this organization
ana the committee formed yesterday.
oeht representative.
Desire for the rehabilitation OF Mex
leo prompted President Carrsnza re-
Gently to send 10 this country Rafael
Nieto. Mr.. Nieto was the ruest of New
York bankers at luncheons attended by
a representative OF the National Associ-
alton for the Protection of American
Rights In Mexico. a member Of the Arm
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Sims URGES U.S.. TO
BUILD DIRIGIBLES
Sends Wireless Message to
Daniels Telling Of Lessons
War Taught.

wAsHINdToN, Feb. 23.-Rigid airships
element OF the fleet Of every FIRST class
naval power, Vice-Admiral Sims said In
q wireless message made public to-day
by the Navy Department. The Ad-
miral said that observance OF the ma
val lessons Of the war had thoroughly
convinced him of tho importance OF
these machines and he recommended
that the United States lose no time
in developing them.
Secretary Daniels included the mes
sage in a letter to-day to Senator Swan
son (va.), chairman of the Senate Ma
val Committee, expressing the thanks
Of the department for the favorable re-
port of it's recommendation that 1885,
1000 DO appropriated for the devel-
opnent and construction OF rigid air
ships.
England IL making rapid strides IN
the new line OF military aeronautics'
Admiral Sims said. having built air
ships sos feet long. with a displace-
ment Of 2,700,0 cubic feet, a maxi
mum speed Of approximately 50 miles
and cruising period OF more than hve
hundred hours.
'Tollowing the signing OF the armis-
tice," the Admiral added. TINS pro
sramne was 20 modified as 60 provide
that now construction and development
work be pushed even more actively than
during the war"
Admiral Sims confirmed printed re-
ports that the British Admiralty Is
planning for the coming summer
flight TO the United States and return
with one Of these new ships. and DE-
olared that the chances are peter
than fair that It will be successful.
without hesitation" Admiral Sims
aid .,I can recommend on strong mill
tary grounds that two more airships OF
the latest type be started in the United
states and that these be followed by
at least two more OF an improved type
az sdeouate building and repair base
and an operating base to be located
later"
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GERMANS SECRETLY
PLAN WAR IN EAST
Seek to Get Bolshepist Aid
Against Poland.

PARIS, Feb. es.-The Polish authori-
ties, according to q Havas despatch
from Warsaw. have obtained absolutely
reliable information from Berlin that
President Ebert. Chancellor Scheide-
mann. Foreign Minister Won Brockdorff-
Rantsau, War Minister Noske and Herr
Landsberg at a secret meeting adopted
q plan to deal with the Polish question
by which Germany. while promising to
make peace with Poland, would give
orders to the German troops on the
frontier to continue their operations
against the Poles
In addition, II IN declared, the Ger
man leaders agreed TO get into touch
with the Russian Bolshevik Government
with 4 view to Joint action against
Poland. It was planned also. the des-
patch continues. to let the German
troops remaining in Lthuania become
infected with Bolshevism 90 as to
facilitate action against Poland. II was
agreed that It would be announced that
the leaders no longer had control over
these troops.
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PaAerewskf Gains Crowd.
Ru fhs Aasnciatad Preaa.


WARSAW, Feb. 23.-A crowd, appar-
entity made up OF persons out OF work
ana led by Bolshevik agents. mace q
demonstration yesterday before the
Hotel Bristol. where Premier Paderewski
and the interallied mission to Poland
have their headquarters. Tho PremIer's
automobile was stopped as he was lesv-
ing the hotel and NJ. Paderewski was
forced to make q speech to the crowd
He promised the demonstrants work as
soon as possible and appealed to them
to disperse because Of tho impression
their attitude would make on the foreign
mission.
Later one of the French officers at
tached to the mission appeared on a
balcony and told the crowd that food
was on the way TO Warsaw. The af-
fair turned out to be rather tame and
the crowd was eventually dispersed by
squadron OF cavalry and some in
fantry.
Moscow. the seat Of the Russian Boil
shevik Government Is quiet for the time
| being pending the outcome OF the pro-
posed Princes IsDan ds conference Some
reports reaching Warsaw are that the
Bolshevik leaders are spending money
to secure agitators to fornent disorders
in Poland. Meanwhile Polish troops
are wedding out Bolshevism in Lithuania
and White Russia.
Poland within three months will In
troduce new paper money the unit OF
which will have the same value as the
French franc. under an act now before
the Diet The reason for the step 10 the
feeling that Poland should have its own
national money and also q monetary
| standard which could DO quoted abroad.
since at the present time there arc three
or four different kinds Of foreign moneys
in Poland. all varying In value. This
makes II difficult for Poland to make
necessary foreign purchases Tho money
will be issued by q new national bank.
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GERMANS ATTACK
ON POLISH FRONT
Make Drive in Posnania and
Use Armored Train South
Of Posen.
POLES WIN IN vOLHYNIA
They Take Station Near Kovel
and Capture Munitions
and Guns.
Special Wireless DespdseA TO TIE euS from the
London Tinss Service

Special Wtrslsss Despdseh 10 TIE euS from the
London Timss Service.
Copyright. 1s1s; oil vfpAfs reserved.
WARSAW, Feb. IA telegram from
the Foreign Ministry announces that the
Germans again have attacked in Pos
mania almost on the whole front, and are
employing an armored train south Of tho
city OF Posen. The Foreign Ministry
has received news that the Polish repre-
sentatives have abandoned that city and
are going to Odessa.
Polish troops have gained q signal sue
cess In Volhynia under the command Of
Gen. Smigiy Ryds. They have taken the
station at Manievicz, forty-hve miles
east Of Kovel, and have captured q
quantity OF material and munitions and
guns.
The Ruthenians have been attacking
with full forces. apparently making a
desperate effort to cut of the city and
destroy It's single line Of railway COM
munication. Their object IL to starve
out the city. Women have taken over
the policing Of the city in order to re-
lease the men for the front. About
$4,000 men are holding the railway.
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FIGHTING DIVISIONS
. TO STAY ON RHINE
Soldiers Of the I'D and 32d
Excited by Rumors.
Special FireiSss Despatch to TIE Scr iron. fhs
London Times serpics.
CopVrt0hf 1910. all rioAfs r<s~S~.H

Special WtreiSss Despofch to TIE Sur from fhe
London Times serpics
Copyright. 1919; all. rights rese,rsd.
CoBLsNZ. Feb. 23.-There is consider
able talk among the soldiers here of the
possible return to the United States Of
two of the best fighting divisions. the
Forty-second and Thirty-second, now
with the army of occupation, but 1t is
understood there is little possibility Of
their immediate return home. At least
nothing Is likely before the middle Of
April.
Uncertainty in tho present situation
under the armistice conditions Is Mt
tributed as the reason for the indefinite
retention OF all present divisions on the
Rhine.
Major Beard, chief United States dis
bursting officer here. says $1,000, 900 is
paid monthly to United States officers
and men here. Considerable sums are
sent home to the United StateA The
Germans in payment of the expenses OF
the American Army of Occupation have
now sent s15.250.o0o. There are large
sums owing.
The American troops spend compare
lively little In Germany.
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Germans which were about TO be re-
vealed when fighting ceased.
At the present time without the in
vention the higher an airplane mounts
the less power does its engine develop on
account of the rarefying Of the air. The
loss at $4,000 feet, for Instance. ia so
per cent.
NJ. Rateau's device. the paper says,
consists of an arrangement by which
the exhaust from the engine works
small turbine which congresses the air
drawn into the engine to normal pres
sure, so that the engine develops full
power no matter what the altitude. As
the resistance of an airplane decreases
enormously at high attitudes, the Mdtin
adds. 1t follows that the higher a ma
chine fitted with the new device mounts
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GREEKS TAKE GERMAN WIVES.
Interned Soldiers Start Home With
Them on Release.

BERLIN, Feb % (delayed) The re-
patriation Of the Greek troops informed at
Gorlitz was begun to-day under the SUI
pervision of two American officers. Three
hundred and fifty officers of the Fourth
army corps left on special trains. a
number Of them taking along German
wives, having married since their . in
ternment.
The rank and file Of the Greek troops
WIFI leave Monday.
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GERMAN CROP OUTLOOK BAD.
Secretary OF Agriculture Expects
Yield Half of Normal.

BERLIN, Feb, 20 (delayed) Herr
Ranrn. Under Secretary OF the Ministry
OF Agriculture. gave a gloomy picture
Of the prospects Of the coming harvest at
the meeting Of the German Agricultural
Society to-day. He said that nothing
better than half a normal crop could be
expected this year. This was due to the
impoverished condition OF the soil.