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Thiers Still Uvea.
Although the Republican element of
France lies at present prostrate in grief
,and anguish at the death of their great
leader, jet they may not mourn as those
without hope the noble sentiments in­
stilled into the minds of his almost wor­
shipping followers by his persistent ener­
gy, are not lost but may prove the good
seed which shall bring forth fruit worthy
of their author a hundred fold. The
grand old Frenchman still lives in the
mind and heart of Republican France,
and will continue to wield perhaps even
a greater influence than when in the
flesh. His name will be canonized by his
followers and the rallying cry for future
years of struggle against imperialism, if
his friends and admirers will only cling
strictly to his teachings and not permit
their innate French desire for excitement
to lead them to extremes. The death of
Thiers may net prove so great a mis­
fortune as would first appear, but per
haps may be the means of a closer bond
of fellowship between the patriotic lovers
of liberty in France.
There is a continuous steram of teams
wending their winding way loaded with
irtight to the Black Hills from this place.
This freight reaches this point by river and
by rail, mostly by the North Pacific rail­
road, giving the wharf and the depot the
appearance of business thrift. The four
horse coach, arrives safely eveiy day from
Deadwood filled with passengers going
hone. These passengers, as a rule, give
a glowing account of the prospects
in the Hills and of the hid den wealth yet
to be gathered from its mountains. The
trains from the East come daily with pas­
sengers for Montana and the Hills. The
hotels are full to repletion, business is
brisk, mechanics are in demand and the
laborer who honestly seeks for work
finds it. Looking from the plat
farm of the Sheridan House
many buildings in process of construction
can be counted. One year ago this was
but a city the name a tew years more
it will be a city in fact, of merchants, ar
tizans and mechanics. The opening
-wealth of the mines in the Hills and in
Montana annually developing will con­
tinue to increase our material prosperity
Not only the wealth of the mines refer­
red to, but Montana has other products
which must find a market, and when
thislndian broil is over, that too will yield
increased contribution to the advance­
ment of our city. In this connection we
ask the consideration again of business
men, to this as a fitting point for whole­
sale dealers, being a point at which all
the merchandise for points west, and all
the material products for the East must
be reshipped. It seems to us a most
favorable locality to exchange the one
for the other. To this class of business
men we give an earnest appeal to inves­
tigate the facts for themselves.
In addition to this fact, that this
is virtu­
ally the heart in which and through which
the business arteries of Montana and the
Hills can center and radiate. There are
thousands of acres of rich arable land in
this vicinity which needs but the hand of
the husbandman to bring forth rich and
profitable harvests. If those people in
the East whose whole life is wasted in
battling for bread could know that here
within sight of Bismarck there are thous­
ands of acres of elegant land, open to the
settler under the homestead law, from
whose soil the bread they battle for and
aye a great deal more can be easily ob­
tained, would they come? or wiil they
remain where they are balancing on the
ragged edge of starvation.
We know that it may be difficult for
many to find the means of transportation
but we hope capital and the railroad
will become sufficiently interested to
make this comparatively easy. When it.
becomes generally known that in North­
ern Dakota the government proffers iis la
gift to the acfpal settlers a homestead up­
on land which produces retnaikfcble
"crops of wheatHttiS 'ttthteF"
.irinV ix-zt I
that Dakota has the healthiest climate
in the universe, colonies will organize,
and our prairies will soon be covered
with a thrifty population and the air will
be resonant with the hum of harvesters
and busy men.
Masonic.
The Knight Templars' Grand Encamp­
ment of the United States, recently held
at Cleveland, Ohio, has been one of the
grandest occasions which has occurred
for many years. The Masonic fraternity
throughout the lead may jastly took upon
it with pride.in the character and condi­
tion of their membership. Sach gather
iags as this serve to bind together in
stronger fraternal feeling, if possible, all
parts ef the country. The Cleveland
papers areienthusiasticover it, and devote
a great deal of space to a foil report of
proceedings.
We have too limited space to notice,
except in general terms, with one excep­
tion. As an old Minnesotian wo take
pride in the success of Minnesota and
Minnesota institutions and men, avd
knowing the hearts of many of our read­
ers will beat in response to this sentiment,
we publish the following from the Cleve­
land Plaindealer, which devotes more
space to Minnesota's than to the Com­
mander ies of any other State:
DAMASCUS COMMANDERY, ST. PAUL.
One of the finest appearing bodies of
men that took part ia the parade on
Tuesday, and one that comes a greater
distance, as a body, than any other, is
the Damascus Commandery, No. i, of St.
Paul, Minnesota. They left St. Paul in
a special train to Devil's Lake, and from
that point came by the regular route.
They number sixty-five swords, and are
headed by the Great Western Band of
St. Paul, sixteen pieces. They are ac­
companied by a male quartette, compris­
ing Prof. Leib, first tenor, Mr. Frank
Wood, second tenor, Mr. Buckalew, first
bass, and Sir Knight R. C. Munger, C.
G. second bass. This quartette is a tal­
ented organization, and renders choice
music in a masterly style.' Damascus
Commandery was the first organized in
the' State of Minnesota,- and" numbers
some of the most prominent men in the
State among its members. It is officer 2d
as follows: Eminent Commander, D. A.
Monfort, 32d Past Grand Master of the
State of Minnesota Generalissimo, B. F.
Wright Captain General, C. Munger.
In Tuesday's parade the Commandery
turned out sixty-five swords and elicited
considerable applause along the route for
their manly and martial bearing, and the
excellent precision with which they
marched. Drilling on a basis of fours
they marched at a company front of
twenty-four swords, which added consid­
erably to the effect. They entered thirty
two in rank and three officers for the prize
drill Wednesday, and executed some very
fine maneuvers, which were greeted with
hearty applause from the immense audi­
ence, Their formation of the Greek
cross was especially well effected and
fairly carried away the spectators.
As compared with some other com
manderies the Damascus have been able
to give little time to drill, and therefore
it is the more to their credit that they
were named fourth by the judges when
the prizes were awarded. Eminent Com­
mandant Montort deserves much of the
credit for this fact, as he is their
drill master. The Great Western Band
which accompanied them, though small
in numbers, is an organization of which
St. Paul is justly proud, and the music
they rendered was not surpassed by any
band which was here in point of excel­
lence. Socially, the members of the com­
mandery speak highly for the courtesy ot
the great Northwest, and we hope their
faces may often brighten our city, wheie
they leave a most endearing impression
benind them.
IN THE PRIZE DRILL.
The judges were Colonel Edward S.
Meyer, United States army Colonel Al­
bert Barnitz, United States army Major
J. W. Claust, of the Twenty-fourth United
States Infantry Corps of Engineers Cap­
tain M. B. Adams, of the Corps of Engi­
neers, United States army Captain F. A.
Kendall, United States army, First Lieu­
tenant Twenty-fifth Infantry Lieutenant
Burrows, late of the Third United States
Artillery Lieutenant L. D. Leffingwell,
of the Cleveland Gravs.
Reservations Near Bismarck A
Candid Xietter from Gen. Carlin.
STANDING ROCK, D. T., Sept. 6th 1877.
Mr. James
A.
Emmons, Commissioner of Burleigh
County, Bismarck, D. T.
DEAR SIR: I hare received your let­
ter inclosing a slip from the Bismarck
TRIBUNE on the subject of military and
Indian reservations as an obstruction to
the growth of Bismark.
I agree fully with you in the opinion
that large reservations are unnecessary
to the public interests and injurious to
the growth of settlements.
So far as the Indian reservation is con­
cerned, however, I am aware that they
have been intended solely for the pur­
pose of breaking up the sale of whiskey
and ammunition to the Indians, and I
have approved of and recommended
this extension in one instance. If the
civil authorities and public sentiment
could be relied on to extinguish this per­
nicious traffic there would be but little
need of large reservations.
But there can be no doubt, tfyat the'
time has comgfwhen the': settlement of
'this'country around Bismarck, and up
and d^wn the Missouri river is an object
or^eatVmportahce, not only to the peo-j
the Whole. United
VOL. 5. BISMARCK, D. T., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12,1877. NO. 43.
States. There are several hundred thou­
sand people in the eastern states and
cities that are not needed there, and that
would be very valuable to the country
and very comfortably situated if they
were remeved to the free lands along the
Missouri river and Northern Pacific rail­
road.
Instead of injury to the public interests
in any respect, It would be a great public
benefit to abolish all reservations on the
east bank of the Missouri river below Bic
marck, and all above it except those at
Ft. Berthold and Ft Stevenson. There
is certainly no need of the military reser­
vation at Ft. Rice. It certainly does not
prevent the 6ale of whiskey, and it prob­
ably does not enable the government to
procure hay or wood at cheaper rates
than if there were no reservation.
There is butane objection to removing
the restrictions on the settlement of the
country all along the east and north
bank o£ the Missouri river, and tiut is
the one indicated above. If that could
be overcome—that is, a rigid enforce-,
txent of the law against 6«lUng intoxica­
ting liquor to the Indians could be relied
on, it would be a great advantage to the
country and even to the Indians, to throw
open the entire country, except a suita­
ble reservation for the Indians, and small
ones at the military posts, to the settle­
ment of our people.
Ever since I came to Dakota in 1872,1
have had a favorable opinion of the soil
and climate, and believe still that it lias
been undervalued. If the grasshoppers
should cease to inhabit the country ther?
is nothing to prevent Northern and East­
ern Dakota from becoming the equal cf
Iowa and Minnesota as a home for the
stock raiser and wheat grower.
Yours very truly,
W. P. CARLIN.
The above letter is especially valuable
coming as it does from an officer of so
much merit, and of such acknowledged
standing in the army and in social life £S
Gen. Carlin. His conception ot the sit­
uation is clear and candid. We have
been intending to say something in regard
to this matter for some time, but have
been waiting for a copy of the executive
order defining the boundaries of these
reservations, that we might speak of it
with a full knowledge of all the facts in
the case.
We can see no benefit accruing to the
Indians from the reserving of this last
tract of country east of the Missouri.
Furthermore, we believe it was an act of
usurpation to attempt by an order simply
to declare any portion of territory which
had been previously opened for settlement
a military reservation. As we understand
it, the same right exists to declare a mili
tary reservation in any portion of the Ter­
ritory. While there is not probably as
much inconvenience arising from this as
might have been inferred from a recent
article in the Pioneer Press, yet it is true
that the interests of Bismarck demand
that the entire country east of the Mis­
souri and south of Buford should be dis­
encumbered of any and all obstructions
to its settlement. Let us have a little
spell of rule in the interest of the frontier
settler, and see how it will seem.
Some weeks ago we suggested that the
government might profitably use a por­
tion of its fostering care over the poor
white people who crowd the eastern cit­
ies, out of employment, as well as to lav­
ish it all upon the noble red man, and we
are still of that opinion. We believe this
country settled by white men, is worth
more to the government, and more to
civilization, than to keep it as a haunt for
savages.
Twenty-five years ago Minnesota was
far behind what Dakota is to-day. Now
she has twenty-five million dollars worth
of wheat to export. Dakota can do the
same if cleared from the annoyance of
Indian outbreaks and useless reservations.
The prospects were good this morning
for a refreshing shower of rain, but the
clouds disappeared, and we got a shower
of dust instead. The clerk shouldn't
fool us in that way.
We notice that the postoffice news de­
pot has received a fine lot of stationery.
It begins to loom up.
District Court.
The Burleigh county district court
commences its fall session on Tuesday,
Sept. 25tb, at Bismarck.
To The Point*
The following letter was sent by a
man to his son in college: "My dear
son, I write to send you two pairs of old
breeches that vou may have a new coat
made of them, also
iome
WilfpSy cash fo!
new socks,
which your mother has just knit by
cutting down some of mine. Your
mother sends you ten dollars without
my knowledge, and for fear you would
not spend it wisely I have kept half and
only send five. Your mother and I are
well, except that your sister has got
the measles, whica we think would
spread among the other girls if Tom
hadn't had them before, and he is the
only one left. -I hope you will, do hon
or to^my,teachings if you do ^not vou
arean'ass, -ancf your' mother ^nCinyself
are your effectionateparents."
Watson's store.
S I W
Wood Camp Attacked by Indians.
On Saturday evening a party of In­
dians rode up to the wood camp on Knife
river about thirty miles this side of Ste
venson and called to Col, Phillips, he
being the only one in camp, to come to
them. Only two Indians made this re­
quest, the other eight stopping back about
200 yards, while the two came within 50
yards of the camp. The Colonel under­
standing the Sioux language told them
he couldn't see it, as he knew very well
what they were after. Just while the
conversation was going on Messrs. Has
kette, Taylor and Causey, three other
metibers of the camp, who had been iip
the stream a little way, came in sight and
the two Iadiaps fell back te where the
eight stood. They were all on foot. The
men had no sooner landed than the In­
dians commenced firing at tHecamp, but
doing so particular damage.. After about
twenty shots had been exchanged, one
Indian fell, when the rest started to re­
treat, going off about 500 yards when
about.thirty more, all mounted, joined
theti, and-holding a council for afpw
minutes, all started away. The meu on­
ly waited until it was dark, when they
bundled up every thing they had, and
jumping into a "dugout" lit out for a
more (Congenial clime.
Col Phillips was a clerk in the Interior
Department for over ten years, and he is
inclined to think that he has seen all the
frontier life that he en. es about.
Personal.
Capt. Jamet A. Emmons, left for Ne­
braska on steamer Nellie Peck this morn­
ing. The Captain has been closely con­
fined to his business for some time, and
needs the recreation he will receive on
this trip.
City Attorney Flannery has been con­
fined to his bed for several days with a
fever, but is convalescing, and will soon
be around again.
J. W alpole, the forerunner of the Black
Hills Variety Troupe arrived in Bismarck
last evening by stage, and left this morn­
ing for below. He will return in a day
or two, when he will bill this place.
Colonel Thompson arrived home last
evening from the Minneapolis fair. The
Colonel's smile indicates that all was well
at the great Minnesota exposition.
At the Custer—-J Mcintosh, N
Abbott, Adams, Frank Freshnel, of
Deadwood A Wise, 111 Cleve­
land, Mich Mat Kelly, Deadwcod Jno
Johnson, Minn.
At the Merchants—James Brown, To
led) Peter Lemphester, Yellowstone
Elder, Pleasant Point Sheppard,
Abany James McWilliams, Albany
Webb, Atwater, Minn Thomas Smith,
Ft Rice S Banker, BT Banker, Stand­
ing Rock Calmer, Fargo O Bar
teau, Deadwood W S Conrad, Stillwater
Mathews, St Paul A Krause, Ohio
W Dieckman, Tongue River James
Nowlan, Lincoln Scully McMel
vin Johnston.
At the Sheridan—Jas W Morrison, St
Paul Pollock, John Walpole, Dead
wood Mrs Styles A Pluramer Thos
Townsend, str Sherman Wm Harmon,
Lincoln W Bowen, S A RM
Adams, New York Slack and wife
Jas A Otis, Duluth Shepard, White­
water Sislcff, str Sherman W
Dudley E W Brenner, Dakota-
Millinery and Dress Making.
Mrs. J. A. Maxwell, formerly of
Sauk Center, Minn., has opened a Mil­
linery and Dress Making Establishment
at Mrs. Carrie Clark's old place on
Third Street. Mrs. Maxwell invites
those wanting anything in her lino ta
examine her goods and work confident
that she can please with both. 34m3.
Mrs. A. W. Cameron presented her
husband with a beautiful young daugh­
ter on Monday evening. The "little dar­
ling" is the only name as yet found good
enough for it.
For Sale.
A valuable piece of property—housa
and three lots outside of the city limits
—for sale on reasonable terms. Inquire
at this office. 30tf
J. W. Watson & Bro. are removing
to the old stand, the goods froni the
store next, door te Fay's Billiard Hall.
We think they have done well in their
new stand, but there is nothing like
concentrating the forces for a heavy
battle.
Imported. Champaigns
At the St. Louis Liquor Store will be
found the genuine Dry Yerzenay, from
Jules Mumm & Co.: also Piper Heidsich
& Co's iraoorted wines.
Foot & Hiiderbrand are having ship­
ped by the Transportation Company, a
large stamp mill to Deadwooc. This is
the third mill this company has sent to
the Hills within a week for parties in­
terested in the mining interests of the
gold regions, and more coming.
Mr. A. Pollock has opened a photo
graph gallery on the corner of Third
and Thayer streets, anrl is now ready
for business, and cordially invites our
citizens tc give him a call. He adver­
tises to remain two weeks only. 32tf
Joe Hare is building a frame building
just opposite the round hcus south. It
is 20 24, and nicely located, and when
finished will be cozy and comfortable.
1
it
*We| understand tiiat the elite of Bis
mkrekare t.i assemble at die-Sheridan
House Friday evening to trip the light
sfic. ..The- weather is all, aim.cme
Bw Ayroiy the purpose, JkaheJerAi-
-ing* are cot'i and .pleasant. -a. I
UTTER NEWS.
ARRIVALS.
Gen Sherman. Gonsaliia, Yellowstone,
Nellie Peck, 8imms, Yanktoa.
W Dugan, Marratta, Buford,
•KPARTBBXS.
Josephine, Todd, Yankton.
Nellie Peck, Simms,
BOATS STN.
Silver City, Silvers, Cow Island.
The Government steamer Gen'l Sher­
man arrived from the Yellowstone,
finding the water too .lew to navigate
that stream. The Sherman will possi­
bly load with Government stores for
some of tkt upper, posts.
The Nellie Peck' arrived yesterday
morning from Yankton, after a long
absence 1 She .briegs! *citgo of flour
qnd produce' fer Bisraarek merchants.
She left for Yankton daylight this
morning,
I The Jesepkiae, Capt. JBO. Todd,
pushed out for Yankton Sunday morn­
ing.
v-
Tho R. W. Dqgah arrived from la
ford lasfnight.1
The iteaxnor Big Horn will leave for
above on arrival of Thursday's train.
The fine steamer Benton leaves fpr
Cew Island Saturday. The Benton
connects at Cow Island with the over­
land freight trains and coaches for all
points in Montana.
Our old friend Capt. Jas. A. Emmons
went down as passenger on the Nellie
Peck. We commend Jimmy to our
Sioux City friends—'treat him kindly.'
The river is falling and boats from
above report 8 feet of water hence to
Buford.
Tongue Rive* Correspondence.
CANTONMENT'ON TONGUE RIVER, Aug.
26th, 1877'—I don't know as you ever
beard from this place, and I really don't
know as you ever "wish to, bat I am
about to bore you with a little gossip
and maybe a little news from the
"front." Everything is lovely here.
We have plenty of excitement and
more than enough work. The new
post is approaching completion very
rapidly. Capt. Hathaway, the quarter
master,' keeps the boys pretty steadily
at work and makes them earn every
cent that they get I think he should
have a "''long mkrkn'"for"this. It's the
first instance of diligence in connco
tion witQ:Govewinen work that has
'ever come udder mir notice.
The Ch9yennes are still here and
having.the best of good times. Plenty
of soldiers lo guard and work for them
plenty to br.fc, lriaj: *nJ wear, and
nothing to1do"bat Vaco poinies and hold
"pow-wows" which they do, to the
great discomfort of vrould-bo slumber
ers. .5
Sitting Bull is reported in ihe Brit
ish Dominions, .and Gen. Miles has
sent scoats to him .within the last five
days to make arrangements for a coun­
cil, Gen. Bull having sent in word that
he would like tc meetfaiim. He further
says that he will'come with the tribe
to this post, fcr.t will not go on a reser­
vation, as the Indian agents steal all
the goods that the great chief sends
them (the Indians) And gives them rot­
ten blankets, and floor that is not fit
to eat. Pretty close shave for a 'red,'
eh I This news was brought in by a
half breed- last week, and it was in
consequence that.the scouts were sent
toSitfingBiiirs "camp ~so I think it
may be accepted as pretty reliable.
Major Brisbine's command, consist­
ing of three companies of the 2d cav
airy, one of the 7th cavalry, and a de­
tachment of the 1st infantry, has been
for some time 6n the trail of a body of
The 7th' cavalry (6 companies) left!
intention to follow the buffalo when
demand, viz: "A little piece of ground 1
Hoping I have not bored you to
death, and that you may find something
new in t'nis*twaddle, I remain,
Notice.
To lot holders in Bismarck:
proprietor of Bismarck,, in order lo re­
move the cloud upon the title to the lots
held by bona fide occupants, wilj make
deeds V: such occupants for merely the
expeiwe of making such deeds.
Fort Bnfbrl Notes.
FORT BUFOBD, D. T., Sept. 7th, 1877.
—The Sherman arrived yesterday from
the Yellow stone, having reached a
point say forty miles this side of Glen
dive and finding it impossible to pro­
ceed farther on the trip. Navigation
is thus practically closed on the Yel­
lowstone for the season. There is still
some freight to go forward, both from
Glendive and this point, but it can
easily be forwarded by wagon transpor­
tation.
John Dillon's wagon train took a
portion of the Sherman's' cargo, HghV
ening the boat, bat she was unable to
gee to Glendive. The officers and la­
dies who were passengers on the Sher­
man leave here to-day and wiil! make"
the trip overland with-the' Wagob train
sent from (his post, cinveying" pablie
supplies to Toogilo river,' escorted by
company C, 6th"ihfantiy comaaanded
bjr Capt. J. W. Powellj Jr. This com»
pany will take the train to Tongue
river Cantonment, and on its return
take station at Glendive, guarding the
public supplies there, and relieving Lt.
Wagner's detachment now at that
point.
A great many well known "old
timers" have dropped in on us daring
the past week,—Geo. Boyd and Charlie'
Sargent, from Fort Peck, and Robert
Little from Wolf Point. Bob says he
can strike as hard a blow and score a
"bull's eye" just as well as he could 14
years ago, and we don't doubt it. Mr.
George Hagen is also here from Wolf
Point attending to business interests.
Mat Carroll is furnishing the beef
cattle for the post on this year's con­
tract, and has been here for several
days for that purpose. The herd was
driven overland from Montana, and is a
fine one, the beef being the best we
have "sampled" for some time.
Mr. Alex. McAskell, formerly the
employ of the Missouri Transportation
Company and more recently foreman
for McLean at Tongue river, met with
a serious accident near his ranche,some
thirty miles above here on the Missou­
ri, a short time since. Mr. McAskell
was driving a heavily loaded wagon'
and fell under the wheels, sustaining
severe injuries. Dr. Harvey, accom­
panied by Mr Gaylord, went up to rend­
er prompt assistance, and we are glad
to learn he is now doing well and will
recover.
During the winter of 1875-6 a large
detachment of recruits of 'the 7ih in­
fantry, was stationed at this post, be­
ing unable to reach their destination
on account of the close of navigation.
Among tbei many entertainments that
were given here that winter nOno gave
better satisfaction than those given by
the Buford minstrels. Among the
members of this troupe was a dimina
tive specimen of the masculine gender,
who was popularly known as "Little
Gallagher," a drummer boy of the 7th
infantry recruits. He was very pop­
ular with every one his appearance on
the stage was SHre to "bring down the
house," and we parted with him very
reluctantly. It is, therefore with feel­
ings of profound sorrow that we read
in the dispatches concerning Gen. Gib­
bons' fight: killed—musician Michael
Gallagher—only a drummer boy, and
yet he was so bright, so young, may he
and all the rest of'that little band be
some day avenged. BEX.
BISMARCK SCHOOLS.
What Has Been Done About the
Public Schools.
Editor Tribane:
SIB:—In your issue of the 7th inst.,
under the heading of "What is the mat-
Indians traveling northward from Pow- ter," you seem to intimate that there
der river, and the report is to-day ^as been negligence on the part of the
brought in that he has at length com- school board, in not having, ere this,
pelled them'to leave everything packs, erected a school house upon the site
teepes, &c. He has been marching at selected by vote of the citizens.
the rate of thirty miles a day and feed Few know all the difficulties the board
ing his men on horse flesh. labor under in this matter. In the
first
some two weeks ago for the north, by the Legislature last winter, of
Exact destination unknown, but it is which no one can be found who ^has a
understood tbat they ware to intercept copy and when the County Superinten
theNez Perce3 should they make an dent of Public Instruction wrote for a
attempt to enter the Buffalo range and copy the reply came that a copy woold
join the hostile Sioux. Sitting Bull! be sent as soon as practicable, but when
has with him, according to the most that will be who can tell? Mr. Sweet,
trustworthy accounts,about 350 lodges, wfyo has undertaken to assist the
and No-Neck, another chief, has over board in getting their bonds issued and
400 lodges. This will make no mean ca -hed, has sent^ the fees demanded
force to hapdle, and as be declares his I
Place there was a special act passed
a
copy of the act, and still he has
80
^ar been unable to procure the law.
they leave their present pastures for He bas made arrangements, however,
the south, it is to be hoped that Gen.j to have the bonds cashed at 90 cents
Miles may be able to accede to bis de-
on
^be dollar, and as soon as the funds
are on
to live in and hunt over." Of course tract for the building, providing a good
he is but a secondary chief, but the title can be procured ot the lots upon
mere fact of Sitting Bull, who has! which the citizens located the site for
never been in a post, and never made a *°e school house. Ibe L. S. & P. 6.
treaty, agreeing to "bury the hatchet"
would have an immense influence over
hundreds of young braves who look to
him for an example.
1
Yours, &c., A. K. D.
G*O.' W JSVE«T.
Bjrou^f
.IWi.1!'..*!' jSA j&IU miTA
hand the board will let the con-
Go. are not willing to give the district
a warranty deed o!" the lots, for the
reason that some one has taken posses
.sion of them and is using the as a
corral for stock. It may, perhips, be
necessary to have another school insset-
ing and change the location »f the
school house to some placi wnw-j
,r-
r.:tk*
I can be secured. Ths o^ard is r. •. r:I
ling to expend the public m-mey
property to which the district has not
,• a clear title, and undisputed DOSS-»S
nor are thejr willing to ~o further
this matter until they
ion,
in
have Hit: aw,
which it is said hzfls some f&pe-csii*
peculiar provisions in it in reUtioii to
-the kind of school house to be hunt as
Well as its lofeatfOn.
well as its lofcatto
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