4. _Time for settlement._--After making his entry the settler has six
months within which to remove upon his land.
5. _Length of settlement._--The settler must live upon and cultivate his
entry for five years. At any time after five, and within seven years, he
makes proof of residence and cultivation.
6. _Proof required._--His own affidavit and the testimony of two
witnesses.
7. _Residence._--Single, as well as married men, are required to live
upon their homesteads.
8. _Soldiers' Homesteads._--Every honorable discharged soldier, sailor
or marine, who served for ninety days, can enter 160 acres within
railroad limits, upon payment of eighteen dollars. The time spent in the
service will be deducted from the five years' residence required.