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f .11 THE HARDIN TRIBUNE HI NO 38. HARDIN, YELLOWSTONE COUNTY, MONTANA, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1910. $2.00 PER YEAR. Senator Carter's Position on 'ATTRACTIONS AT MONTANA COMPUL- Opening Crow Reservation MONTANA STATE FAIR SORY SCHOOL LAW Tells How He Has Always Stood for the Opening of the Reserve- tione—Says Report of His Interests in Crow Land Grazing Leases is a Lie As there has been much con- troversey of late regarding Sen- ator Carter's attitude toward the opening of the Crow Indian res- ervation we are herewith pub- lishing two letters bearing on the subject. Hardin. Mont., Sept. 9, 1910 Hon. Thos. H. Carter, Helena, Mantana. Dear Sir: Jr view of the political contro- versy at present raging in this part of Montana, as also in other parts, may I take the liberty of asking for a litile information on questions of vital importance to this sectton of the country. As ycu know, we are much in- terested in the opening of the balance of the Crow Indian Reservation. We feel that while the greater part of the land at present within its confines is ly- ing idle and uncultivated 'any scheme which will bring this land into the hands of whites who will cultivate it will not only ben - open to settlement many years ago under a bill which I had the eonor to advance through con- gress, and more recently the norrhern portion of the reserva- tion was thrown open to settle- ment, and about a million acres of this latter cession still re- mains unoccupied. While much of the Crow land was valuable for settlement attention was di- rected to the Fort Peck, the Blackfoot. and the Flathead res- ervations, all of which are well advanced toward settlement. At the last session of congress a bill was passed by the senate opening the remainder of the Crow Indian reservation. Its provisions were not safisfactory to me, but as it was the best bill Mr. Dixon could get through the committee I supported it being then as always anxious to have these Indian reservations open to settlement • and the question disposed of. The bill passed by the senate is now pending in the house. Mr. Pray, our represen- efit the whites but also the In- tative in congress. made an earn- dians, by the consequent en - lest effort to secure consideration hancement of the value of their for the bill before adjournment adjacent holdings. The feeling Lnd only failed by a few votes to here is one of keen disapoint- ment at the repeated failure of effort to effect the opening, and doubtless, as often happens, blame is placed upon the inno- cent parties. A statement by you on the matter mightdo much -to correct prevailing impression, doubt that the bill in question I beg to remain, Yours obediently, W. G. RICHARDS, President Hardin Chamber of Commerce. .1•MMIIINNO•••••=. Helena, Mont. Sept. 20, 1910. Dr. W. G. Richards, President, Hardin, Montana. My dear Sir: My absence has somewhat de- layed an answer to your estemed favor of the 9th instant in which you ask for information on ques- tions of vital importance to your section of the country. You staee that you are very much in- terested in the opening of the Crow Indian Reservation, desir- ing to have the land cultivated and settlers located upon it. I note your statement that there is keen disapointment at the fail- ure of efforts to effect the open- ing. In reply to your aivice that my colleague. Senator Dixon, who is a member of the commit- tee on Indian Affairs has been at all times zealous in his endeavors to secure the opening of that and all other Indian Reservations in the state. As the congressional record will show, I have been more than twenty years Parnest- 1 y striving to have every Indian Reservation on the continent abolished, lands allotted to the Indians in severalty, and the re- mainder opened to location un- der the homestead law. Within the last few years every Indian Reservation in Montana has been ndesed and provision made for secure the necessary two-thirds majority to suspend the rules of the house and pass the bill. lie did obtain a clear majority of the whole house, but the rules ean only be suspended by a two- thirds majority. There is no will pass next winter, notwith- standing it has met with deter- mined opposition from Mrs. Grey and a few Indians over whom she seems to exercise control. Under these circumstanets I do not perceive any real cause for discouragement on the part of your people. I have been informed in many, ways of certaim rumors. innuen- dos, and charges to the effect that I am or have been interest- ed in certain grazing leases or livestock ownership on that res- ervation, and that in consequence I have been opposed to the open- ing of the reservation to settle- ment. This impression has been industriously spread for political effect. I can only appeal to my unbroken record in congress fav- oring the opening of the Crow and all other Indian reservations to settlement; and time will dem- onstrate the truth of what I pos- itively assert, that I am not nor never have been in any manner, shape or form interested in any lease or Ihiestock ownership on the Crow Indian Reservation or any other reservation in the state of Montana or elsewhere. Any statement made by any person to the contra/7 I brand as a wilful, deliberate and malicious lie. I have exerted myself to aid in the development of that section of Montana; I caused a claim of some two millions of dollars to be lifted off the country west of Prior creek through the free - home bill, and succeeded it se- curing the investment of a round Chicago, where he will be a con- testant in the aerial race from the windy city to New York for a purse of $25,000. President T. K Hammond of the Montana state fair has just returned from St. Paul, where he witnessed the achievement of Mars in a Curtis biplane, and to state that he was pleased wit the efforts of the bird man, ip putting it mildly: \One must see these feats 4 s2, appreciate what they really mean,\ said Mr.Hammonel, \and the people of Montana are to pe congratulated upon the opportun- ity so soon to be afforded them of witnessing the ascensions of this daring aviator. I say him at the Minnesota state fair and he easily outclassed all others in the manipulation of his machine. He is as graceful as a bird and his control of the aircraft is little short of marvelous. I thought once that he had lost control! and was doomed for a smashing of his machine and possible injury himself, but it was only one of his evolutions to demonstrate how perfect his control is. , \Mars will arrive in Helena in a few days now and make all ad- vance arrangements for his daily flights at the Montana State Fair. These are matters of more or less detail, but the one thing I would impress upon the public is that he will certainly make daily flight from a starting point di- rectly in'ffont of the grandstand That he will be greeted by im- mence crowds cannot be gain- said. ' All other plans are now com- plete for the fair—Sept.26-Oct 1, and in every respect it will be larger and greater than ever be- fore. Helena extends a cordial welcome to all visitors. Fifteen new boxes have been added to the grandstand and all will be sold at auction at the secretary's office Monday, Sep- tember 26, at 10 a. m., while the sale of reserved seats will be held the same day at 12:30 p. m., at the fair grounds. Wait on the Newly Weds The newly weds of Hardin were waited on last Monday ev- ening by a party of noise makers and were treated to a number of cow bell airs. Mr. and Mrs. Rosenthal were the first to suffer. After kidnap- ping Bill the party proceeded to to the home of Mr, and Mrs. Kifer. Here the most prodi- gious music ever listened to was sent forth for several minutes before Mr. Kifer consented to hear them. Both of the newly married gentlemen extended their ap- preciation of the efforts of the party in a substantial way and the crowd dispersed. allotment and settlement save million dollars in irrigating the northern portion of the Crow res- and except the small reservation of the Northern Cheyenne In- ervation. Under these circum- dians to the east of. the cr2.w, stances it is painful to me to con- template the spirit of hostility in and the diminished portion of the Cr:)w Reservation, which men indulge on flimsy As you are aware, all that por- foundation of insiduous rumors tion of the reservation west of diligently circulated by political Pryor creek divide was thrown enimies of self-seeking specula - opportunity to thus express my- self on a subject of great inter- est to your community. Very truly yours, THOMAS H. CARTER. All parents, guardians and other persons who have care of children, shall instruct them, or Helena,' Mont., Sept. 24. — Helena is to be the only city in the northwest where there will be an actual aeroplane exhibition cause them to be instructed in this fall. Aviator J. C. Mars, reading, spelling, writing, writ - who was under contract to make , ing, English grammar, geography flights at both Helena and Spo- physiology and hygiene, and kane. has cancelled his engage- arithmetic. Every parent,guard- ment in the latter city, and im- l ian or other person having charge mediately after the close of the ofany child between the ages of Montana state fair he proceeti to l eight and fourteen years shall send such child to a public, priv- a.e, or parochial school; for the full time that the school attend- ed is in session, which shall in no case be for less than sixteen weeks during any current year, and said attendance shall begin the first week of the school term. unless the child is excused from such attendance by the suoerin- tendent cst the public schools, in city and other districts having such superintendent, or by the the clerk of the board of trustees in village and township districts not having such schools, upon satisfactory showing, either that the bodily or mental condition of the child does not permit of its attendance at school, or that the child is being instructed at home by a person qualified, in the opinion of the superintendent of schools in city or other districts having such superintendent, cr the clerk of the board of trustees in village or township districts not having such superintendent, to teach the branches named in this section. or that there is no school taught the required length of time within 2 1-2 miles of the residence of such child bY• the nearest traveled road; provided, that no child shall be refused ad- mission to any public school on account of race or color. In case such superintendent, principal or clerk refuse to excuse a child from attendance at school, an ap- peal may be taken from such de- cision to district court of the county, upon giving a bond, with. in ten days after such refusal, to the approval of said court, to pay all costs of the appeal, and the decision of the district court in the matter shall be final. All children between the ages of fourteen and sixteen years,, not engaged in some regular employ- ment; shall attend school for' the full term of the schools of the district in which they reside are in session during the school year. unless excused for the reason abae named. Any parent,guar- dian or other person, having care of a child between the ages of eight and fourteen • years. who shall, in violation of the provi- sions of this section, fail to place such child in school at the com- mencement of the annual school 'term within the time perscribed in this section, shall upon con- viction, be fined not less than five dollars nor more than twenty dollars. Act approved March 3, 1903. T. E. Gay has just received a car load of Mitchell spring wag- ons and Stayer buggies. Dr. W. G. Richards assisted by Dr. Shoemaker of the Agency, performed an operation on Mrs. H. O. Harmon Tuesday evening. The patient is reported to be do- ing nicely. Call and see our line of wagons, tors, I am thankful to you, my , spring wagons and buggies be- fore buying otherwise. -T. E. dear sir, for having given me an Gay. A number of Hardin people visited the stock yards across the Big Horn Sunday to watch the First quality baled hay and all branding of the Scott and Lafon kinds of grain for sale at John - horses. i ston & Tupper's. Crow Indian Fair Has Many Attractions Furnishes Many New Sights For the Stranger and Much Amusement for All—Tourists From Eastern , States] Attend Throughout the Fair There are many attractive fee- tures at the Crow Agency Fair and those of our people who have attended thus far report it an in- teresting event. The Indian dance or pow -wow is the main attraction during the evening,and sometimes continues till far into the night. Their dance is not an unsystematic hilarious motion as we have been taught to .believe, but consists of short fancy side steps, which though it looks easy to the obser- ver, are nevertheless quite diffi- cult to execute gra2eful1y. Their music is that of drums, which are constructed out of skin stret- ched over a whoop. The Indian tepees afford no little amuse- ment to the visitor. No chairs or furniture adorns the home of the Indian. The family members sit' around the wigwams on blank- ets and their food is cooked over a camp fire. A prize is offered for the best kept tepee at the fair. Their exhibits of canned fruit, jellies, bead work, and all kinds of Indian curios are interestine% These are made by the squaw., and all receive their share of tie prizes offered. The parade at noon, and races in the afternoon are good. Many people from all parts of the country are in attendance, and as hotel accommodations at this time are quite out of. the question, tents are pitched here and there through out the park and other places. The Eaton Ranch people from Sheridan, numbering about eigh- ty in all have a row of small tents pitched along the edge of the park. In all, the Crow Agency Fair, is an occasion, which is instruc- tive and entertaining. Advanc- ing civilizatien is rapidly making the native Indian a thing of the past, and it will not be many years before the Indian Fair will have passed into history. At the latest and up.to-date dance you must put your arm around the dancing teacher, and allow him to do the same with you. We have not yet heard of any objection on the part of our popular ladies who are thus be- ing instructed.— (Crow Agency Fair Observations.) Kifer-Fly, Nuptils Married on Sunday September 18th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Kamp their daughter Miss Alma Fly to Mr. John H. Kifer, Rev. W. H. L. Marshall officiating. The ceromony took place at 5 p. m. in the presence of the rel- atives and a few intimate friends of the contracting parties. Af- ter the ceremony a bounteous re- past was partaken of and the newly married couple drove to their home here which Mr. Kifer had in readiness for his new bride. The contracting parties are well and favorably known here where they have a large circle of friends who earnestly wish them all the good things of life. Entertainment well Patronized The supper and program given by the young ladies of the Ca- tholic church last Saturday even- ing was a decided success in ev- ery way. The affair was well patronized and the program was rbly rendered. The effort net- ted the ladies upwards of $70. Ceatificate of Partnership We, the undersigned hereby certify that the firm of MacDon- ald & Mouat, carrying on the bus- iness of meat market at Hardin, Montana, and buying, selling and handling cattle, sheep and hogs in connection herewith consists of Archie D. MacDonald and Thomas H. Mouat both of whom are residents in said connty and state. Dated this 9th day of Septem- ber, 1910, Hardin, Montana. ARCHIE D. MACDONALD. THOMAS H. MOUAT. Strayed. Will give a suitable reward for information leading to the recov- ery of the following horses which have strayed from my ranch: One ball faced stocking legged horse branded DWS on left shoulder; two black yearling colt branded S-8 on left shoulder. H. S. Ekleberry. Foster, Mont, We said all last winter better be safe than sorry , -and insisted you were only safe with a load of Carney coal and many found it out. If you don't buy Carney we BOTH LOSE MONEY, and its the truth though you may not believe It now you will later. —Boylan. Notice The Ladies' Commercial Club, which was organized last Monday evening will meet at the school house next Monday at 4 p. m. It is urgently re- quested that every lady in Hardin be present, as at this meeting plans for raising money with which to found a public library, will be discuased. A library wouid meet a long felt need and would be a benefit to every man, woman and child in our community. Come to the ,meeting and help a good cause. V --Bar Ranch Changes Hands Within the last few days R. G. McComb of Foster has gold his V --Bar ranch to H. M. Kitch- ens of Hayden, Colorado, consid- eration $11,500. This sounds like a large sum for 160 acres of land, but when you take into consideration it has always been acknowledged by everybody to be the best ranch in the Big Horn valley it is not to be won- dered at. This ranch is under a high state of cultivation and Mr. Mc- Comb has just finished thresning 7,000 bushel of No. 1 oats weigh- ing 40 hounds to the bushel' from off this ranch. At present pri-, cee this oat crop is worth $3,500. Mr. Kitchen will take posession in 30 days. Mr. McComb will not leave our midst hut will move to Hardin and engage in other business Rev. G. J. Powell (4 Billings will hold preaching service in Hardin Sun- day morning. Ile desires to meet the Congrevational huilding committee in the afternoon. • • 4
