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Bismarck tri-weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1875-1881, 1877-07-20

nentof Howard, the scout who was sent
to zee Sitting Bull by Gen Miles recent
y. 1tsays:
Howard, some years ago, married q
niece Of Sitting Bull, and having lived in
his camp and being regarded as one Of
them, was selected as peculiarly able to
obtain information as to the chiefs pres
ent location, force and intentions. He
returned on June 10th to the Cantonment
and gives the following facts:
Many Of Clusters men were run down
and over by mounted Indians. who dis
patched them with their knives as they
fell, and, while the Indians admit the loss
of many in killed, they assert the troops
were annihilated within about 90 min
utes from the time the attack common
ced. Custer, with few men, retreated
some distance, and Sitting Bull admits
could have escaped, but he suddenly re-
versed and ordering charge, the devo-
ted remnant rushed to certain death, dis
charging their revolvers into the ranks
Of the savages. Custer killed FIVE him
self and after his last shot, beat in the
skull Of Sioux who grappled with him,
with the butt of his pistol, receiving his
own mortal wound as his last victim tutn-
bled from his herse. At first he was not
recognized, being regarded merely as a
scont, but was soon identified by Sitting
Bull himself, his body was placed in a
sitting position by the side Of two dead
soldiers, and left unharmed.
The story circulated that Tom Clusters
heart was cut out is denied, but it is ad-
mitted he was pulled from his horse and
killed with knives, while poor Sturgis
was killed, stripped, and his mutilated
corpse thrown into the river. The In
dians tell of two soldiers who threw down
their arms and surrendering, were releas-
ed and told to go to their people and
warn them of their impending fate were
the Sioux not left in possession of their
country. But the following day the men
returned partially crazed, and being met
by Indians who had been engaged in
Reno's fight, were killed as soon as cap
tured.
Howard recognized many trophies
captured from the Custer command
among them the horse and equipments
of Capt. Cook, and other captures from
the men who rode to death that fatal day.
AS these stories we're related by Indians
engaged in the massacre, to one regard
ed almost as Sioux, and Of whose busi-
ness among them they had no suspicion,
they are probably true, and are Of inter-
est, being until now untold. It has al
ways been imagined that Custer sacrificed
himself rather than meet the criticism
probably to follow the movement ending
50 disastrously, or that in moment OF
desperation he determined to die with
his command, when he recognized the
mistake he had made. These ideas re-
ceive support from the stories Howard
brings, and prove that Custer and per-
haps other officers might have escaped to
tell the tale.
Bismarck tri-weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1875-1881, 1877-07-20
RIVER NEWS.

Ax11vnls a1d
: oftho oRtvsE-IIseu1 e6fho Ou131s
and Yanais Tktan-Opseataeas u
the Ksy West-O1 ON Her X11Eh
Trip to Tongue Rivse-1Govsmsats,
,of the Jesephine-Psndnah, Gen.
Nsads, Far West Western, Mig
Horn, &or-9OO Tens Of Silver Ore.
DuIfes, Coulsoo, Benton. .
Kaas Kiansy. lEarrstsa. Standing Resk.
Jannis 1asum, Townsend. Benton.
s DBIAI7u1Bs.
~. Roo Cloud, Mao8e, n. Benton.
DoA1s Due.
Iontsnoll0, DE11thWAjte, 1t. Benton.
ADv1nsIs1D 70 LDAvD.
Jsuuse 1ssun, 4entsomery, 81 Loaia.
The e. H. Durfee arrived from Fort
Benton ON Thursday. She brings 100
tons of silver ore, and large number of
robes and hides. She returns to Benton
leaving this evening.
The Red Cloud left for Fort Benton
Thursday evening, carrying good list Of
passengers and about 100 tons of freight.
The Fannie Tatum arrived from Ben
ton last evening. The difficulty between
her owners and officers having been ad-
iusted to the satisfaction Of all concerned.
Capt. Montgomery has takencharge of her
and she win leave for st. Louis on Sunday.
The Key West arrived at Buford yes
terday, from Tongue River, and will
leave Buford to-day on her fifth. trip TAX
ing as tons Of government freight.
The Josephine will leave Benton to-day
and the Benton tomorrow for Bismarck.
These boats have made excellent time
on their trips.
The Benton packets report the river
low above Fort Peck. The Yellowstone
and Missouri below Buford are falling
rapidly.
The Key West reports the Peninah,
Gen. Meade, Far West, Big Horn and
Rosebud above Tongue River. The
Rosebud will leave for Tongue River as
advertised elsewhere.
The Gen Custer is loaded for the Big
Horn and will leave this evening or to-
morrow.
The Kate Kinney, R. w. Dugan, Fam
ME Tatum, Gen. Custer and E. H. Dur
fee are in port.
Bismarck tri-weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1875-1881, 1877-07-20
The Catholic School.

The church will be used for . school
house. The building is 28x58. Eight
teen feet will be partitioned off for the
use Of the sisters, leaving room 28x4O
for the school. The priests house, now
being built, is 1925. Everything will
be ready for the school by the FIRST of
September. 49, 81
Bismarck tri-weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1875-1881, 1877-07-20

The 22d, will leave for Detroit, Mich.
about next week. Some of the eompan-
les have marched $500 miles during the
past year.
Bismarck tri-weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1875-1881, 1877-07-20

The ladies Of Fort Lincoln gave hop
in honor of the 22d, last evening.
The affair is said to have been ve-y en-
joyable.
Bismarck tri-weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1875-1881, 1877-07-20

FoR SALE CHEAP. Carriage ambu.
lancet novel; or would exchange for pha.
eton and pair of ponies. Inquire of
Col. Tilford, Ft. Lincoln. 2Ot3f.
Bismarck tri-weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1875-1881, 1877-07-20

Rhine Wine by the case or bottle at
N. Cahn's. 19
Bismarck tri-weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1875-1881, 1877-07-20

: OFFERED 10 SURRENDER-
to Gen. Howard, who agreed to accept
the same, but while negotiations were IN
progress the Indians folded their tents
like the Arabs and silently stole away.
Bismarck tri-weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1875-1881, 1877-07-20


On the 7th Of July phsnominally
violent hailstorm occurred ct the mouth
of the Big Horn river. Col. Sheridan,
who reached there the Day following,
was told that some Of the hsilstonss
were larger thsn . mans fst, and this
assertion did not appssr improbable in
view Of the damage dose. Thsre sro'
between seven hundred and eight hun.
dred lodges Of Grow Indians st that
point, and their herds Hunbsred over .
thousand ponies. Six hundred ponies
we're killed BY the hail. The shower Of
missiles was too much for them, asd,
after one being knocked down, they
were soon pslted to death. In the storm
the herds stampsdsd to the river bank,
and one hundred more were crowded
into the turbulent current and drowned,
being too much dazsd and stunned 70
keep their heads abo:e water. The In
dians were bewailing their loss bitterly.
The reporter inquired Of Col. Sheri-
dan ~ to the stage Of work upon the
new post at the mouth Of the Little
Horn. He replied that Gen. Busll Was
experimenting the construction, and
hld . force Of one hundred mechanics
1t work, and Was exp ecting to incrsase
the number Of artisans and laborsrs to
two hundred. The three companies
stationed there arc also assisting in the
work. Nearly two thousand cotton
wood logs had been cut; two small build
ings for the storage Of supplies, ETC.,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-06-13
SA-TTAToaY.

70 the reaaers Of tie TRIBUNE,
Greeti1.g I'm the course of events
it has come to pass that my name
appears as that Of one having edi-
torial connection with the TRIBUNE.
This simply means that with sach
degree Of regularity a3 other bust
ness will permit, and to a limited
extent, | shall contribute to the
editorial columns of this paper.
AS to to the character and tone OF
that which | may write can do no
more than briefly express my creed
Honesty in religion, honesty in:
politics and honesty in social life.
A prompt correction to-day of the
mistakes of yesterday.
70 hold in contempt all fence-rid-
ing, acting as the slave OF pollcy'
and the bowling down at the dicta-
ton of any creature-the kissing OF
the big toe of any regency boss,
TO applaud good hatcrs and sin
cere lovers in other words, | be-
lieve that when you hit man it IS
YOUR duty to hit him as hard as you
can, and that when you strike hands
with man you should do SO with
solemn earnestness.
And so, this day, readers OF the
TRIBUNE, with n firm belief in the
existence, mercy and beneiicence OF
Deity, IN the hope that the future
of our common country may be as
glorious as its beginning promised,
loving you because Of our being
united by the mystic cords that bind
together all men in one brotherhood,
and with heartfelt desire to make
more glad some heart if but by the
utterauce of one thought, or the
word more beautiful ii but 10y the
addition of single flower, | eX-
tend, in fancy at least, to each and
every one of you the right hand OF
fellowship and hearty goodwill,
j. w. TAYLOR.
r;,l,n Tnuo Attn 1917
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-06-13

For some time past cur state eN-
changes have been freely discussing
candidates for the next State ticket,
and it is now fully developed that
there will be % vigorous contest be-
fore the work of the convention Is
performed.
The general belief that Governor
Iuliugton is too much in sympathy
with the railroad interests, as against
the people, is being worked upon
with telling effect, and the indica-
lions are daily growing palmer that
to rcuominate him may have the
effect TO cstrauge The farmer element
as in 1878, and endanger the ticket.
While there is 10 serious objection
raised to his administration of the
Gubernatolial ciUce, a change Is ap-
pmcuUy desirable for the good Of
the party. In this locality such GER
.,;,i,. +. tLo c,s, Thc name most
pr,rioeut in opposi,ion to Governor
,.,;,r,oo is.that of VIM. e. Smith.
who made himself an euviable rep
utaion a. state Treasurer Two
y,ar, aco Mr.. Smith was the choice
Of the delegates from Iowa county.
and if a free and full expression Of
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-06-13

the Secre aryship, and whether
Johnson or Warner is the better We
are unprepa red to say.
Joseph Book, of Grant Co., and
Henry Kleinpell, of Sank, seem to
be the leading candidates for Treas
urer. They are both Germans, well
qualified aud trustworthy. For
various reasons however, the nomi-
nation of Mr.. Book seems most de-
sirable and advantageous. First, he
was gallant soldier of the invinciole
% Wis, and discharged for wounds
received in action which now disable
him from severe physical exertion.
Second, his nomination would be
accepted as a compensation to the
Sd Congressional District for the
injustice done her by State Conven-
tious in the past. Third, his record
as a County officer and State Legis-
lator are guarantees Of his capacity,
integrity and manly Independence
qualities that cannot be too highly
priced in a custodian Of public
funds.
By parties outside of the Sd Dist,
evidently with a purpose to divide
our strength and defeat Mr.. Book
nomination, the name of .. j..
Thomas, Esq, of Prairie du Chen,
is being used in connection with the
Attorney Generalship. The same
game played upon the District in
the past, has been in measure
successful, but the defeat of the last
two State tickets, and q comparison
of the vote of the District on those
occasions with the vote on other
questions should, and we hope will
convince the State Convention that
its REPETITION is fraught With dan
ger Not because of any hostility
to Mr.. Thomas, but because the
people OF this District claim the right
to name their representative on the
State ticket if they are to have one,
without dictation from the regency
bosses and political slate makers,
will dissatisfaction be manifest if
said bosses persist in pressing him
forward to the prejudice of Mr..
Book
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-06-13
4 POINT.

There is no use howing over shooting at
fairs in the South with such a damned flood Of
/ crime circulating at your own doorS.--IENKr
WArrERsoN, IN LOUISVILLE CouEiER-JoUR-
NAL,
The foregoing is from the pen OF
man, who, perhaps better than any
other, represents the "reconciled
element" Of the South and seems
to give an idea OF the naturalness
with which the highest types of
Southern Chivalry can assume 8
false premise and the language Of Il
brutal bully when they undertake the
palliation Of some murder accom-
plished q Ia mississippi Plan 10
the article from which this choice
bit of eloquence is extracted, refer
ence is made to the wholesale pois-
oning attempted at Streator, in
Illinois, and to the shooting of men
in broad daylight in Chicago, and for
which, when tried, the perpetrators
are subsequently acquitted by"North-
ern jalics y the idea sought to be
conveyed being that the shooting
affairs in the South are to be
,I,s.,l J., .bo uar,n rct,r,yv- with
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-06-13
E. Osborne & Son,
Dealers IN
Dry-Goods and Groceries.

WE have the beat assorted stock of Dry. Good,
Notions, hats, caps boots, shoes, reaiy.m,9,,
clothing, groceries, glass and Queensware ry..,
offered III this City. Never has there hrrr
more inviting time 10 buy goods. For c,.h
you can bu- more goods at our store Than =.
any other house in the CITY, We keen ron
stantly on hand large stock of the t,,Iehra,.f
Bradley ~ Metcalf Boots and Shoes, aekpo,,
edged by all 10 be the best boot and shoe i.
the market. The highest market price paia
Tor Country Produce. Remember the Place.
opposite n. T. Martin. Hardware store ''
46tf Z. csBogSE & Soy
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-06-13

OF our waving bloody slirt"when
we but comment upon the came. We
must become reconciled, we are told !;
but what is it, as near as may be
determined from the tone of public
sentiment in Mississippi, that we
must be reconcilcd to! Why, rec
onciled to the belief that although
under God we were able to achieve
a victory for the right, we now have
no right to guard its consequences.
Reconciled to the belief that wrong
is the martyred right. Reconciled
to the belief that we conducted an
unholy war, Reconciled to the be-
lief that since 81 the North has
treated the South in manner brutal
and oppressive I. We cannot, and
before God, we do not believe that
we should. It is right to forgive
it is truly noble and grand, but it is
a fragrant departure from the "high-
er law" to yield 4 principle-to re-
linquish dearly earned right-to
talk Of forgiveness when it is synon-
ymous with criminal yielding is to
give utterance to dishonorable SEN
timent-and do it we never will.
If the late war was righteous one,
If that which was gained by il was
right, then the National Government
now has, and ever has had the right
to do that which conduces to It's per-
manent establishment. 1t had the
right to locate troops where they
were needed in the South, and it
had the right as it now has, to hang
the man or men, one or q hundred
thousand, who by force of arms,
sought, or now sack, to render nu-
gatory the glorious results decreed
from the God of battles This may
seem strong, to use common but
forcible term, but who will dare de-
ny the conclusion AS to counsel
ing harsh or lenient policy, we at
present say nothing. What we do
say-what we wish to be understood
to say is that the riglt is on our side,
and that we are to do all the forgiv-
ing that is to be dono. Let it not
be forgotten that we bestow favor
and mercy, and that the South is the
recipient thereof 1t was not will
ling to do that which was right. 1t
fought to establish that which was
wrong on q more permanent basis.
We conquered and have the right
to dictate conditions according to
the law of nations. This distinc-
ton it is well to keep in mind here
at the North. Not to keep at glow
ing heat Northern hate" but to
preserve a just equilibrium of public
sentiment.
What they who live in the South
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-06-13
'NHE EVANSVILLE
IRON PUMPS.

These Pumps are the mosi durable l,.b,e.,
dratt aud least liable 70 get out of repair or troez
of any pumps in the market Such ia fine ,es,i
mOny Of over two hundred farmers and otEnra
who have them in use in Iowa and IaFavefta
Counties. They will be kept constantly on ban5
at George Mastens blacksmith Shop, and viii w.
sold for oa1h on loug short time to suit er,stnr,
srs. The undersigned being an Attorney and
Counsellor at Law, VIII give prompt attention ~
collections III connection with his other bn,iness
Orders left with George Masten in my absence
will receive prompt attention.
loom y. II. Reynolds.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-06-13

GOLD was worth S1.05 in New
York onMcnday.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-06-13

THROUGH some influence unknown
apparently to everybody in this
State, one \, J. High, formerly edi-
tor Of the Monroe Sentinel, but for
four or five years past blatant,
oiicious and unscrupu!ous supporter
of anything and everything pertain
ing to Democracg-an Office holder
under and apologist for that signifi-
cant fraud VIM. Il. Taylor-secured
some weeks ago an appointment as
Indian Agent. The indignation
among Republicans thereat was nat
urally intense, and remarkably gem
eral. Congressman Haselton, sus-
tanned by SO in every 100 of his
Republican constituents, promptly
and energetically set to work to
defeat the appointment, and we are
pleased to hear, is likely to succeed.
In accordance with our promise to
give Mr.. Ha1eton "a fair DEAF we
'credit him one" for his efforts in
this case, but cannot accept it as
sufficient to balance the debit side Of
his account, which is already qui-e
large, and from appearances more
likely to increase than decrease dur
his term.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-06-13
REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.

Linden, Jnne tth, 1871.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1877-03-02
KnlYAS and FnrkE.

We often laugh at the Chinese and
their chepsticks, or small thin sticks OF
wood or ivory with which they eat, and
fancy they must make very dirty work
at their meals, yet they are cleanly and
civilized compared with the habits of our
ancestors some three hundred years ago.
Then forks were unknown; each man had
his own knife, and at dinner seized the
joint with his hand, and cut off what he
wished; the dish was then passed on to
the next who did the same. The knife
then cut up the portions into small pieces.
which were put into the mouth by the
fingers of the hand unOccupied by the
knife.
In many parts OF Spain, al present,
drinking glasses, spoons, and forks are
varieties; and in taverns In many coun-
tries, particularly in come towns In France
knives are not placed on the table, be-
cause it is expected that each person has
one Of his own, q custom which the
French seem to have retained from the
old Gauls. But as no person will any
longer eat without forks, landlords are
obliged to furnish these, together with
plates and spoons.
None of the sovereigns of Eng I'd had
forks till the reign of Henry the Eighth
all, high and lew, used their fingers.
Hence, in the royal households there was
a dignitary called the ewrar, or ewary.
who, with a set of subordinates, attended
at the meals with basins, water
and towels. The Office of ewary
survived after forks came partially
into fashien. We learn that when
James the First entertained the Spanish
ambassador at a dinner, very shortly
IL
washed their hands with water from the
same ever, the towels being presented TO
the king by the lord treasurer, and TO
the queen by the lord high admiral"
The prince OF Wales had an ever TO
himself, which was after him used by
the ambassador
About the frst royal parsonage in
England who is known to have had fork
was queen Elizabeth; but, although
several were presented to her, il remains
doubtful whether she used them on Ordi-
nary occasions. Forks came 70 slowly
int0 use in England that they were EN-
ployed only by the higher classes at the
middle of the seventeenth century. About
the period of the revolution, 1888, few
English noblemen had more than dozen
forks of silver, along with few of iron
or steel. At length for general use steel
forks became an article of manu- facture
at Sheffield; at first they had but two
prongs, and 1t Was only in later times
that the three-pronged kind were made.
AS late as the early part of the eighteenth
century table-forks-and, we may add,
knives--were kept on so small scale by
country inns in Scotland (and perhaps in
some parts of England) that 1t was Gus
tomaTy for gentlemen in travelling TO
carry with them portable knife and
fork in a shagreen Gaze. The general IN
PRODUCTION of 81 yer forks into Great
Britain is quite recent; it can be dated
no farther back than the termination OF
the French war in 1Sl4.-EdrAg Dags.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1877-03-02
Why He Wept.

He left her and stepped out to see a
friend between acts.
Why. Edward said she, when he
returned, "there are tears in your
eyes" 49,,
q" Yes, pet" replied he solemnly. Il
suppose there are-I saw such sad sight
when was out"
You did-what was it ?" inquired
she.
Such a sad sight" he,
keeping his face away that she might not
smell his breath discovered young
man whom have known for years drink
ing whisky"
"You did,
eyes, standing right in plain sight
before me, partaking deeply and careless
" of the dreadful Intoxicating glass.
There was & little pause, when the
Young lady suddenly said:
" Edward, was he standing right in
front Of your
4" Yes, pet" WAS the reply.
There was another pause when the
| young LAZY asked again
4" Edward, don't most of the fashiona-
I bic saloon counters have great nice mir
rors right on the walls behind them !"
/ Edward flushed n little and looked
quizzical "a he replied that he believed
they did.
And there he permitted the subject to
drop.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1877-03-02
Tn. widow Van Cote. story.

The widow Van Cott entertained heI
hearers in the West Thirteenth Street
Methodist meeting house last evening by
telling them the following story: She
WAS announced to conduct a series of re-
vival meeting in one of the cities in the
interior of the empire state. A young
man who was at the club with party of
iovial fellows. said: "Widow Van COtt
Is coming TO town and ! am going to
attend her meetings." One of his com
rades responded: aft you go to hear the
widow III bet five dollars she will con-
vert you and make christian of you"
The Young man clinched the wager
Then another comrade wagered five dol
lars with the young man, and the exam
pie was followed until every member of
the company had deposited five dollars
against corresponding amount with the
stakeholder. The pools were made on
the condition that the young man should
attend the meetings every evening as
long as Mrs. Van COtt was in tewn.
"The young man went to the meeting"
said the widow, "and God touched his
heart. He would have gone to the
altar, but he didn't want to lose his
money. He told me that after had gone
away he would embrace religion, and
write and let me know the fact. I said
TO him: You will not do as you think
you will. You must come 20 the altar
now or never" MIS-. Van Cott CLOSED
her meetings in the place and went away.
She did not get the promised letter; but
she was told that the young man, after
winning his wagers, became more wicked
than ever. He had won few paltry dol
lars, but lost his soul.-4N T. StIs.