Brookings County sentinel., November 28, 1890, Image 1

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BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA, FRIDAY. NOV. 28. 1890.
THE INDIAN SITUATION.
OFFICIAL REPORTS FROM AQENCIE6
SHOW AFFAIRS STILL QUIET,
Though Roving Bands of Reds Are Plan*
daring Deserted Houses and Stealing
Cattle—Miles Advocates Patting Slons
Beyond Power of Doing Farther Mia*
oh lei.
Chicago, Nov. M.—All the dispatches
from the Northwest received at army
headquarters during the day were of so
reassuring a nature that Gen, Miles left
for home hours earlier than he has dono
for a week past. Just before his de
parture the following dispatch was re
ceived from Gen. Ruger at St. Paul:
“Following of w date received from
commanding officer Fort Yates: Little
change in situation. Scouts report no
Indians have gone on war path. Re
ports indicate Sitting Bull and followers
badly frightened. Dispatches received
from Gen. Brooke at Pine Ridge were to
the effect that all was quiet and every
thing was pleasant.”
Tim* Noutvint Was Stopped.
While reading the dispatch Gen. Miles
remarked that the Indians were great
braggadocios, and that it was hard to
tell what a day or two might bring
forth. In his opinion the trouble would
never be ended until the Sioux Indians
were put in a position where they could
do no more or mischief. It was time
that effective measures were taken to
put a stop to all nonsense among redskins,
and to prevent the possibility of their
making trouble every few vears. Later
in the evening Adjutant General Will
iams stated that a dispatch had been re
ceived from Gen. Ruger to the effect
that his advices proved that an elaborate
report sent out regarding some 600 In
dians at Devils Lake and Turtle Moun
tain leaving the reservation and prepar
ing for the warpath was false in every
particular. The Indians at these points
are loyalists. ,
BITTING BULL WILL FLY.
Thr Old Warrior Will Join tho Hostile*
Farther South If H« Is Mnlented.
Minneapolis. Nuv. 26.—A Standing
Rook Agency, N. D., special to The
Tribune says: T3*e Jwo Indian scouts
sent out Saturday night by Col. Drum,
commanding Fort Yates, with instruc
tions to scour the country betweeu here
and Sitting Bull's comp and ascertain if
any Indians were on the warpath and
the state of affairs at Sitting Bull's
camp, have returned, and report having
seen no Indiana on the warpath. They
went to Bull's camp on the Grand river.
They being known to Bull as military
scouts, they were at once suspected as
spies and were treated very harshly by
Bull and others. Bull asked them their
business out there. They said they were
after two deserters from the post, which
of course Bull knew to be untrue. Bull
told them he understood there were
2,000 soldiers doming to Fort Yates to
take him and his property, "But," said
he, "I have runners coming and going
every day and know everything that is
going an there, and as soon as these sol
diers come 1 will take my family and
ponies and those that will follow me
and leave, and they will not get me."
Continuing, he naid to the scouts: "You
sss we have
Abaadoaed the Wblt* Man*’ JfoaMß
and are living in our native tepees, and
will not return to the houses nor to the
agency." The supposition is that if
Bull hears of any serious trouble at the
lower agency, or if the military attempt
to take him, he will at once break camp
on the Grand river and join the hos tiles
at the lower agencies, thereby declaring
war against the government. Bull's
son-in-law was in Monday and when
questioned as to whether or not Bull
was coming in said that he was never
cominguntil the military overj'owered
him. Hopee are yet entertained that
all will pass off quietly and that cold
weather will put a stop to the nonsense.
A howling Dakota blizzard would be a
Godsend to the Dakotas about now.
Home Mini Big Foot Bands Capture
Agency Cattle and Drlf« Th«m Off.
Pierre, S. D., Nov. 25.—Parties re
turning from the Cheyenne agency,
where the Indians were given their
monthly issue of rations, state that
everything apitears to be quiet and that
about all the Indians receiving rations
there were present and very orderly,
bat with several companies of troops
also present. At the hostile camp on
Cherry creek, which is a sub-agency and
run by Hump and Big Foot, a report
stated that the Indians all assembled
Monday, and when the cattle were
driven out to lie slaughtered and divided
the mounted Indians swooped down aud
captured the entire herd and drove
them to their village one mile away
where the issue was made to suit them
selves. One white man named Henry
Argell and a half breed were in charge,
but when they saw the ugly disposition
apparent they offered no resistance and
started for Cheyenne agency to report.
Capt. Hearst, commander of the troops
there, states that the hostile# have pro
cured u large amoqnt of firearms an 1
ammunition and aOe in fact better armed
than the tiooje.
PLUNDERING DESERTED HOUSES.
Indians Ea Boat* to Pino Bldg* from
Rosobud Killing Cnttlo and Despoiling
Settlers' Houses.
Omaha, Nov. 26.—A special just re
ceived from Pine Ridge says it has just
been learned there that the Indians en
route from Rosebud, some 600 strong,
are plundering the deserted settlers’
houses along their route. They are also
killing cattle and feasting on fresh beef.
Seventy-five Cheyennes have been en
listed as scouts by Gen. Brooke. He
will enlist 200. Big Road has removed
his camp from Red Cloud's over among
the known friendly Indians. Close
watch is being kept over Red Clond’s
band as it is feared several small raiding
parties are preparing to start from hS
camp.
NcbrMkn Prepared to Fight.
Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 26. —Governor
Thayer says he does not anticipate any
raids on Nebraska territory, though he
is taking all precautions to protect the
settlers. A number of iudependent
companies have been organizing in the
northern part of the state and are being
supplied with arms and ammunition.
BUFFALO BILL ON THE WARPATH
Tit* F«d«ui Snout Appointed Scout by
CJen, Mil**—Off for the Front.
Chicago, Nov. 20.—Buffalo Bill’s eyes
glowed with a fiery light Wednesday as
he thought of the immediate prospect
of taking an active part in the cam
paign against the Indians of the North
west. His reputation as a scout during
former Indian troubles hus led to his se
lection in a somewat similar capacity in
the present strained situation by Gen.
Miles. J ust what his duties will be has
not been divulged, but he stated that
several of his friends should be allowed
to go with him to North Dakota. In
the secretary's instructions, no mention
was made concerning these friends, but
the desired permission was granted late
last night. Buffalo Bill {lacked up his
collection of ritien and left the city with
Frank Powell, known as White Beaver:
R. H. llaslau, known as Pony Bob, ana
John Keith, of North Platte, Neb.
With these three companions Buffalo
Bill intends to strike terror into the
hearts of his old Sioux enemies and the
war whoop of the famous scout will
drown the yells of the Indiau fanatics.
SEALS PRACTICALLY ANNIHILATED
Not Over 100,000 L eft In the Son—Con
gress Asked to Prohibit Seal Fishing
for Seven Veers.
Washington, Nov. 26.—Professor H.
R. Elliott, of the Smithsonian Institute,
will present a report to congress, on its
reassembling, on the seal fur industry.
In his report Professor Elliott, it is un
derstood, will recommend that the catch
of fur seals at the American rookeries
be suspended fora period of seven yean.
This period of inactivity he consider; ar
absolutely necessary for the preserva
tion of the teals from utter annihilation.
At the present time be estimates that
there are
OMly 100.600 fteels
in American waters. The continued
depredations upon them by pirates and
otherwise, has reduced the number so
much that hardly a sufficient number
remain for breeding purposes. The ut
most care, he considers nedtssazy to pre
serve the few that remain, or else the
magnificent industry, which was pur
chased from Russia with the Alaska
cession
Will Become Eitloet..
It was on account of Professor Elliott's
knowledge of the fur seal industry that
he was especially designated by con
gress to visit Alaska ana make a report
on the subject. The agents of the fur
seal conqianies who enjoyed the privil
eges about the Islands of St. George
and St. Paul, made representations that
there were 1,000,000 seals in the Ameri
can rookeries. Othrr reports have
placed the number at 500,000 and still
others at a lesser number. All these re
ports are conflicting, and. bring made
by parties more or less interested, in
duced congress to send Professor Elliott
to Alaskan waters, and bis report that
not over 100,000 seals have survived the
war of extermination will, it is believed,
call a halt in their destruction, and his
recommendation that the catch be sus
pended for seven years, will do übtlees
be acquiesced in by congress.
LARGE MOVEMFNT OF TROOPS.
More Moldim Gathered at Pin* Bldg*
Vlmn Mt Any Tint® Bluer 1876-77-
. Chk-aoo, Nov. 25.— Everybody about
army headquarters was busy during the
day. Telegrams were being constantly
received from post* over the Wert, and
Gen. Miles was sending replies and di
recting the movement of troojw. A large
force, larger than has been mustered m
the West since 1876-77, will be in the
region about Pine Ridge by Wednes
day. The reinforcements are sent by
reason of the advices received "row Gen.
Brooke, who is disposed to take a veiy
serious view of the situation. The troops
at every fort or army station in Mis
souri, Nebraska, Dakota. Minnesota,
Montana aud Wyoming will be drawn
upon, and other detachments of the
army are under orders to hold them
selves in readiness.
CONGRESS NEXT WEEK.
LAW MAKERS RETURNING TO THEIR
DUTIES AT WASHINGTON.
emocrat* Said to Favor an Extra Ses
sion—So Do Republicans—Some of tho
Moasnres Which Will Be Passed if
Possible—How tho Fifty-second Con
gress Will Be Constituted.
Washington, Nov. 24.—Nearly every
train arriving from the West brings to
the capital one or more members of the
Fifty-first congress, the last session of
which will convene on Monday next.
By the middle of this week the Capital
City will have settled itself for the usual
gaieties and hqstling which invariably
accompanies the short sessions. Work
sufficient to keep the respective houses
busily engaged seven hours each day un
til spring time has been mapped out by
different statesmen, who have been in
terviewed upon their arrival here. At
the present writing no definite idea can
be given as to what will engage the
time of the session beyond the consider
ation oif the several regular appropria
tion bills. The indications warrant the
the assertion that the pension appro
priation bill will be the most earnestly
debated measure, owing to the enor
mous profKirtions it is reaching.
Will Try Hard for Free Coinage.
The silver men are determined if pos
sible *0 force through a free coinage biil.
They are strongly impressed with their
ability to accomplish the work in the
senate where they will have the assist
ance of the new senators from Idaho,
Montana and Wyoming. There will
not be sufficient strength, however, to
carry such a bill over a presidential
veto, which is almost certain to follow
its passage . although some of the strong
est adherents to free coinage express the
belief that the president will not antag
onize such a measure after giving it ma
ture consideration. The recent Demo
cratic success, it is claimed, will figure
greatly to their advantage.
Apportionment and Election Hills.
Representative Lodge, of Massachu
setts, is of the opinion that the house
will certainly pass an apportionment
bill and that the senate will complete
the work of the majority by passing the
election bill. Mr. Lodge also ventures
the opinion that “if the Democrats get
an extra session nest spring it will be
the beginning of the end for them.” He
thinks Mr. Mills will win the speaker
ship contest. Many Republicans enter
tain this opinion. The announcement
that a strong lobby is on its way to
Washington with a view to secure the
enactment of legislation which will lead
to the
DlsfranrhiMtint'iit of thf Murmom
has created quite a commotion in polit
ical circles. There are two bills now
pending in the houses which
propose to take the privileges of the
franchise from any person aiding, abet
ting or countenancing polygamy, or who
may be attached to any institution that
dove. Friends of the Mormons bold that
to pass either of these mease re* would
be very unjust, as the Mormon chnrcb
has sincerely acknowledged allegiance
to the laws of the United States. It
does not appear, however, that there
will b« any time for the consideration of
•uch bills daring this session.
DEMOCRATIC MAJORITY 130.
Uoum Will Stand
XrMi W, Alliance 17.
Washington, Nor. 24. —The unofficial
list of the members of the house in the
Fifty-second congress, which has been
compiled in the office of the clerk of the
house is nearly correct as any list will
be until all the certificates are received.
Even then it is not likely to be changed
as the list lias been prepared with care,
and in nearly every instance from
official returns. It is interesting be*
cause, for the first time, it gives a really
definite idea of the political complexion
of the next House. It shows that 222
Democrats have been elected on a
straight ticket, the number of Repbli
cans being 92. It gives the Farmer's Al
liance a representation of 17, but 12 of
this number come from the South and
will act with the Democratic party,
thus swelling the latter's aggregate vote
to 234. The Democratic majority over
the Republicans is therefore 130, or 142
counting the 12 alliance men as Demo*
crate.
|«n«tonlup for Hil Hu Friday.
CoLUituu, S. C., Nov. 24.—1 tis ru
mored that Governor-elect Tillman will
reward one of his strongest supporters
during the recent bitter canvass, John
L. M. Irby, by having him elected to
Hampton's place in the United States
senate. Irl>v is a comparatively young
man, with the reputation of a fighter.
I*. T. Darn am Xttrlug HU End.
Bridgeport, Conn., Nov. 25.—Not*
withstand idg report* to the contrary,
P. T. Barmun it) still a very sick man.
and his condition excites the alarm of
his family. It may be said with cer
tainty that the old showman's day*
seem to be drawing to a close.
: BANKS.
W. H. Mokkhousb, . PrMideat
R. H. William, . Ist Vim President.
Jas. Natbsta, - . . ftnd Vice Predent.
Osoaas MoßiHotrsa, Cartier.
THE
BANK OF BROOKINGS
Incorporated under thelsws of the Territory
Subscribed Capital, $150,000.00
Paid up Cipittl, 75,000.00
A Soioril Balking Basinas TmucM.
Foreigc and Domestic Exchange, County War
rants and School Ordera Ccght and Sold
INTEREST PAID ON DEPOSITS.
Jas. Natesta, R. H. Williams, P.O. Petersoa,
W. 11. Morehouse, S.W.Lockwood,
11. 11. Reeve*, Geo. Morehouse, J. K. Diamond
N. 11. Holden.
THE OLD RELIABLE
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BEST OF GOODS
New Goods, LateStyles,Low Prices
BROOKINGS.
Merchants Bank,
OLDHAM A LYON, Banker*.
Loans, Exohange and Oolleotions.
Sell Ocean Steamship Tickets and
Foreign Drafts.
M»k« Lmu on Improved Farm* tt Loweet Rate*
of Interest. Principal and Intereat Pay
able at onr office. Time of Pay
ment to enlt borrower.
292. Ucpab-
STEEN & OYLOE,
FURNITURE,
8©“ Repairing neatly and promptly
dona.
BROOKINGS,
City Livery Barn.i
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J. K. WOODARD, Prop.
Good :Tura-Outs~Careftil Driven.
SPECIAL ATTENTION TO COMMERCIAL
MSN.
Big Red Barn Between Commercial
and Jordan Hofek.
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RATES REASONABLE.
BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA.
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DIRECTORS:
STILL SELLS THE
AT ROCK BOTTOM PRICES.
Are his mottoes. Call on him at the
old stand.
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JOHN H. OLBERG,
BROOKINGS, 8. I>.
FURNITURE.
—Dealer* In-
COFFINS, CASKETS.
NO. 37.
75,000.00
BOUTH DAKOTA.
S. D.