Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-07-18

cease, when it was learned that there was
no gold in paying quantities. and the In-
dian trouble take care Of ITSELF But it
must be admitted that gold is found in
such quantities that thousands in dust are
sent out every week, and nothing remains
but for Government 10 devise some kind
of treaty.
1t has of late been reported that the
Utes. who have reservation in one of
tie glorious Rocky Noun tain parks, had
not received their stipulated number OF
horses, and had warned the Arkansas
River settlers to vamose their ranches.
At all events their agent has just bought
u large band of ponies from dealer in
this town, to settle their demands, il is
said
Speaking of the Utes reminds me of the
experience of some of our men, who
some years ago, made an iucursion into
their mountain park. in search OF gold. or
intending to cross the range. They
camped one night at the foot OF a noun
tain, and were cooking their supper, when
all Of sudden, down came the Utes,
from all quarters, riding at q break-neck
speed over rocks aud shrubs Taking all
the arms, blankets and provisions except
one days raiions, the chief pointed TO the
quarter whence the invaders had come,
and said with the usual grunt, "Get over
big mountain! Col! !" and they went.
No better did party of four Denver
men fare who invaded the sacred pre-
cincts They were coolly enjoying their
summer sports, when looking up they
were surrounded by the whole Utes ma
tion. The chief with his snake-like eyes
was contemplating them at his leisure.
The Indiars took all the whites had ex-
cept fine field-glass. Tho owner OF
this glass was recalled after he had gone
q short distance, and the chief took
another look at it. Happening TO adjus;
it properly to his eye he exclaimed,
Heap on heap" Then turning to the
owner with grand flourish he said,
"You no want him. Go"
Since wrote few days ago. the "In-
dian scare" has increased. = telegram
from Fremont's Orchars 100 miles east,
asking for arms, and saying that fifteen
men had just been killed by Indians
caused temporary panic, but happily
proved untrue. The better authenticated
stoiy of the cold-blooded murder of three
men, who were branding calves in a
corral. sent out the women and children
from score OF ranches. to find refuge in
the towns OF Greeley and Evans. But
this story seems likely to prove untrue
also.
The men are very apt TO say they fear
the Indians on account OF their wives;
but the wives are certainly as courageous
as their husbands. The young woman
of whom | spoke last week, who did not
do up her hair very well, it not being
worth while to be very particular, seeing
she didn't know as she should have any
hair very long. has done up her tresses in
the latest style, let Us believe, and has
returned TO her husband and her butter
making. trust that AL will go back be-
tore very long.
Two or three days ago company OF
cavalry from Camp Supply in Indian ter
ritory. went through here on u special
train. They had TO wait tor coming
train and we had a good opportunity 10
talk with Them. They were good-sized,
healthy looking fellows, mostly OF foreign
birth. They wore slouched hats as they
pleased, blue navy shits, and brown
overalls. The horses, mules, wagons,
and supplies were all on the train and
the squadron could eight out" in fifteen
minutes from the word "go !" The mules
were large, fine animals, but the horses
were rather small and terrible back sore.
in some instances. Each man had carbine
and revolver. and belt filed with car
tridges. the latter made to fit either car
bine or pistol.
One oi the men had lost hat and soon
appeared with q new one. from one of
our stores. His companions asked its
cost, and he replied, "One dollar eighty
five" Whereat they all exclaimed.
such hat" they said, would have
cost a man FIVE dollars at the post they
had just left" and added, $50 much for
post traders = o. H.
For THE OXFORD DEMOCRAT.
Centennial Letter, no. 4.