Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1885-06-04
TIE ARRIv AL OF TIE REMNANT
JO6EPHS BAND.

Last week the remnant of Josepli's
band OF Indians arrived at Wallula from
Indian Territory in charge OF MIR. Falk
ncr, specially deputized to take charge Of
them in their transit. They were di
vided while in the Indian Territory into
two bands aud destined for the two res
eryations the Coiville and Nez Perez
One hundred aud nineteen embracing
joseph and his immediate followers pro-
ceeded in charge Of Mr.. Falkner on to
Spokane Falls BY rail, whence they de-
parted in wagons for Colvillc. The re-
maining one hundred and sixteen were
met BY Agent Monteith ut Wallula, and
by him escorted to Walla Walla, thence
on to RirariA By rail and thence by stea-
mcr to Lewiston. They were also escort
ed BY detachment Of company G, End
Cavalry, and arrived at Lewiston about
10 o'clock am, Monday. Those coming
here destined tor the Lapwai reservation
consisted Of twenty four adult males,
eighteen boys between twelve and eish-
teen years Of age, six boy babies, and
sixty two females consisting Of women
aRd children. One Of the women died
At Wala Walla en- route and was there
buried. They were met at the steam
boat landing BY the remainder Of com
pany G, End Cavalry, who had preceded
thcm to Lapwai, and by several wagons
belonging to the Indians on the reserva-
ton and BY faw Indians on horseback
with few loose saddle and pack horses
70 convey them and their luggage from
Che steamboat landing to the reservation.
Tho principally noted OF the men
who returned here was Illus hus-coot Of
the Palouse Indians, who joined the hos
tiles at the time Of tho Clearwater fight,
and Spoon-mash joined them just after
The Clearwater fight Indian Billy, who
who formerly worked for Joseph shisslar
breaking horses, and who met joseph
A. be was going over the 10 Lo trail and
was forced to jpin; and Tom Hi! who
At the time Of outbreak was in Montana,
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and joined the llostiles about the time Of
tho Gibbons fight IN Montana, Spoon
mash was once tried for the murder Of
Ben Norton's partner on Tom Beall
creek and was acquitted. The foregoing
comprise those who are recognized here
~ Of any notein the time Of the Nez
Pcrcc war. M one Of tho Salmon river
lnurdercrs was observed and recognized
among those THAT were destined for the
Lapwai reservation. These who still sur
yiye were taken along with Joseph to
the tolyills reservation. The whole par
II arriving here appeared detected and
broken 10 spirit from who no enc would
apprehcnd any danger Of renewal Of hos
ilty. They generally wera well dressed
and appeared % though they had been
veil cared for; having among them
many trunks and yaliscs which contained
their extra clothing md to all appear
ances they had come from civilization,
and where there was plenty. A few Of
the number who had become wounded
and became crippled during tho fight Of
lS77, and were still suffering from the
effects Of their wounds. A few persons
Who could talk the Nez Pcrcc language,
and who formerly knew them attempts
Cd conversation with them, but found
them very reticcnt, especially when in
presence Of the soldiers aud other whites.
They evidently were ashamed Of their
condition and humiliation. How long
this sentiment will prevail among them
after they have regalned their liberty
among the other Indians on the 1eserya.
ton, We are unable to predict. We I'm
derstand that il is tho intention Of the
agent ut Lapwaf to, as soon az possible,
locate them on lands on the reservation
and sct them d work. We hope that
tho brightest anticipation Of the most ar
dent well wishers Of these Indians viii
Be more than realized in their remaining
p,aceable, and engaging in habits &C in
dustry and thrift. We understand from
Agent Montcith, who cav and convcrsed
with Joseph at Wu!lula, that hecxprcssed
no desire to return to tho NcS
Perez reservation; that he thought he
himself could not return here with either
safcty to himself or to Lis people. What
lev months residence on this side Of
the Rocky mountains win produce in the
temper and disposition Of these Indians, |
xe cannot foretell We hope for the
best.
KILLING Of A HORSE THIEF |