Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-15
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Dallaiag . Telegraph l.ias from sully 10
ssanaiaS Reck-A sAaM Battle ~ Red
sklrtAs Band u sisux-0arrissn Gossip.
Especial Correspondence.
Fort Bennett. Sept. 10. 1871 I'M writ
ing this in the midst Of clouds of dust caus'
ed BY . strong wind from the south.
Company E Of the 18th, Lieut.. Hoffman
commanding, started from this garrison to
help put up the telegraph line from Sully
to Bismarck, on the east side sof the Mis-
souri,. The company attempted to cross the
river yesterday, but failed on account of .
high wind blowing at the time. They had
to encamp one mile and . half north Of this
post. This morning another trial was made,
but failed, also ON account of the wind. A
detail from Sully is to put up the line as
far ~ = point opposite to this post, and "E'
company 10 to start from that point and
work on until they meet q detail working
south from Standing Rock.
The garrison is very dull at present
Thers IRE only two companys remaining.
&c" and 80" Of the 18th, with the band
and SSgimental headquarters.
4tVAhre looking for the pavmas,er about
nejea1eek, when the boys will be made
gladrce more. It will make things a lit.
tie mbre lively for a few days.
A member of E company tried to butt
his brains out yesterday, under . temporary
fit Of insanity, but was prevented in time
from doing himself much injury. He near
" dislocated his neck before he was pre-,
vented from accomplishing his design.
Mr.. Cation. the Indian trader, is putting
up . lot Of bay for the agency beef contrcat
OF. He has q number of men and teamt
hired for the work.
Last week quite . novelty happened Al
Red Skirts camp, OF the Cheyenne river
Is miles northwest from here. An Indian
dance occurred Stimulating a fight between
3 party of Sioux and Grow Indians. On.
band Of Is Indians, representing The
Sioux, we're led by Bull Eagle. q forme,
wal chief, and another band Of Is, repre-.
senting the Crows, we're led by Fair Wealth
er, another sub-chief. 1t was a fine sight
and one highly interesting. Their differ
ent manouvers and positions gave one a good
idea what an Indian fight would be. They
were dressed in all their finest feathers and
paraprnalia, making q picture worthy Of
the pencil of an artist.
A telegraph operator has arrived here
lately to operate the new line. He is EN-.
ployed by the government and the Western
Union Telegraph company jointly. 1t ii
expected that the line will be in working
order before the snow begins to fly.
Quite an amusing circumstance occurred
not long ago, just after the arrival Of the
last recruits that came to the regiment.
One of the said recruits was told to fill a
bed-sack fer his own use. He being puz'
zled at the order given, inquired, "wha'
$50 to the coral where you will
find a pile of feathers to fill your sack
said the sergeant. He marched of
jubilant, thinking to find real feath-
ers. His expectations we're somewhat cool
ed when he saw a big straw stack in front
Of him. "And is thin the kind of feathers
they have to schlape on an shure l had
lots of thin where l come from. They
ould me on the island, that whin l came to
he regiment, l would have a fine feather
,ed and sheets to schlape in. Arrah bad
uck to the day whin 1 landed in Ameriky."
am thinking he will cay 30 more than
,nce before his term of Eve years has 2
bred.
Some members of company gave a fare
veil hop last Saturday evening. The affair
vas very enjoyable and properly conducted.
Excellent music was furnished by FIVE mem
of the band, led BY q of the princi-
,al musicians. The entertainment was
closed by an excellent lunch, furnished by
Mrs. Kelley. of this garrison.
In my next, I may have some important
to record. Ever yours,
CHEYENNE.