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Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-30
AN EXCITING CHASE.
A DARING BANK ROBBERY IN
SOUTH CHICAGO.
A Clerk Brutually Kicked and Locked in
the Vault The Robbers Pursued and
Caught-Their Booty Recovered.

CHICAGO, Dec. 29.-One of the most
daring robberies known in Chicago was
perpetrated today by three stock yards
toughs, undoubtedly the same who re-
Gently robbed the cashier Of the Aller-
tons packing house. A few min
utes past noon three men en-
tered the Merchants Exchange bank,
on Commercial avenue, South Chicago.
Cashier Wilder and Bookkeeper Willis
had gone to lunch, and the only person
left in the bank was Frank Lynn, assist
ant cashier. Two of the men went to
the windows in the bank railing,
DO inted revolvers at Lynn and ordered
him to open the door at the rear and let
the third man in. Lynn did this,
after which the robber knocked
him down and kicked him in
the stomach until the young man was
completely helpless. Then he entered
the vault, took from the safe three $500
packages Of bills, some change and box
containing deeds and mortgages. Then
he picked up Lynn, threw him into the
vault and locked the door on him. The
burglars then put their spoils into
sack, and taking buggy drove down
the street. Book-keeper Willis passed
the men at the entrance to the bank land
in getting inside was surprised to
find the vault locked and no one pres
ent. He hurriedly opened the vault,
when young Lynn fell out, bloody, and
groaning that the bank had been
robbed: Willis rushed outside, and met
Police Lieutenant Jenkins and Sergeant
Powers. The patrol wagon was called
out in minute, and started in hot pur-
suit OF the robbers, whom they could see
a mile ahead. The lash was piled mer-
cilessly, and the police were gaining
rapidly, when the horses began to give
out. The lieutenant ordered the officers
use shot guns as soon as they could get
within range, while he jumped out to
order another wagon. At the corner of
South Chicago and Cottage Grove ave-
nues, the robbers deserted the buggy, get
ting into the covered meat wagon of
Charles Mullin, evidently with the idea
that they would thus elude the vigilance
of the police, but their pursuers were
too close, and volley from shotgun
soon caused them to desert the wagon.
When it was caught up with, Mullin
was placed undsr arrest, although pro-
testing he knew nothing about
the matter, waile the officers
continued the chase of the others. One
OF them, John Corbert, soon surren-
dered, and after long hunt the others
were found in barn. They opened fire
on being discovered, ,and Patrick O'Brien,
watchman with the police, was shot
in the thigh. The sight of the shot
guns, was too much for them, however,
and they soon gave up, surrendering all
their spoils. They gave their names as
Frank Bennett and Henry Featherstone.
The latter is known to the police by
several other names.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-30
MATTERS LOOK SERIOUS.
Official Dispatches from Generals Miles
and Brooke.

and Brooke.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-Ofical dis
patches from General Miles, dated Rapid
City,S L., were received tonight by
General Schofeld, telling OF fight in
the Bad Lands today. The first was:
'Whiteside has four troopsof cavalry,
and held the Indians till Forsythe
reached him with four more troops last
night. At 8 80 this morning, while dis
arming the Indians, a fight commenced.
| think very few Indians have escaped.
hand as soon as all are in position.
There was no precaution omitted. The
fight occurred near the head of Wound
ed Knee creek. 1 have just seen many
of the Indians who went out toward
Forsythe this morning come back"
The next dispatch SAYS. General
that while disarming Big Foot's band
Wallace and five soldiers were killed
were wounded. The Indians are being
hunted up in all directions. None are
known to have gotten their ponies
NShOi oi biOOnC diSo CpOl 70 ludlly
OF the young warriors that were going
from the camp in the Bad Lands to the
agency have gone towards Forsythe
All the troops have been notified"
A later dispatch from General Brooke
reports that two shots were fired near
the agency (Pine Ridge) by some one
later in the day. Several were fired in
return. Quite large number of Two
Strikes band ran away, and all the In
dians at the agency are greatly excited
All this makes matters look more seri-
Gus.
General Schofield, though deeply re-
GREETING the occurrence, was not greatly
surprised when he learned of the treach-
cry displayed by the Indians in the
fight. He had been on the lookout for
treachery all the time; it was almost
inevitable. So far as he could see Just
now, there appeared to be no further
danger at hand, except that to be feared
from the disarmament OF the band of
Indians that is still out, though the ex-
element following the fight of today
might be the means OF leading to further
trouble.
Secretary Proctor also expressed regret
at the occurrence, as he had hoped for 8
settlement of the trouble without fur
ther bloodshed. He supposed that, in
asmuch as Big Foot was connected with
Sitting Bulls band, the affair took place
because the Indians wanted revenge for
the killing of their friend.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-30
THE FIELD OF CARNAGE
Not an Indian will Be Left to Tell thu
Tale.

LINCOLN, Neb., Dec. 29.--The State
Journal has from it special correspond
ent the following story of the fight be-
tween the troops and Big Foot's Indians,
at the camp at the Wounded Knee
"At O'Clock this morning the troops
were massed about the Indian village
Hotchkss guns overlooking the camp,
not fifty yards away. Colonel Forsy the
ordered all the Indians to come forward,
away from their tents. They came and
sat in half-circle, until counted. Dis
mounted troops were then thrown
around them-company X, Captain Wal
lace, and company B, Captain Varnum.
An order was then given to twenty of
the Indians to 60 and get their guns.
They returned with only two guns. A
detachment of troops at once be-
gan to search the village, find
ing thirty-eight guns. AS this
task was about completed, the Indians
surrounded by Companies X and B be-
gan to move. All of sudden they
threw their blankets to the ground,
whipped up rifles, and began firing
rapidly at the troops, not 'wenty feet
away. The troops were at a great dis
advantage. fearing to shoot their own
comrades. The Indians-men, women
and children-then ran to the south,
the battery firing rapidly as they ran.
"Soon the mounted troops were after
them, shooting them down on every
hand. The engagement lasted fully an
hour and half. To the south many
took refuge in ravine. from which it
was difficult to dislodge them. / should es
innate the killed and wounded from what
saw on the field and vicinity, at least
fifty; Just now it is impossible to state
the exact number. The soldiers are
shooting them down wherever found.
The field was a scene of great confusion.
Horses were running i'll every direction.
and the men for a few moments were
frantic, owing to the unfortunate way
they were placed. Captain Wallace, OF
troop X, was the only officer killed. In
the first mad rush of the Indians, those
of them who had not guns, attacked
the troopers with knives, clubs and
tomahawks, and poor Captain Wallace
was struck down with a blow from a
hatchet on the head. Father Craft,
Catholic missionary, received bullet
wound which will probably result fatally.
Lieutenant Garlihgton, of Arctic ex-
ploration fame, received serious wound
in the arm. A number of non-commis-
stoned officers and privates were
wounded, probably twenty-five or thirty
in ALL Several OF these are likely to
die. / cannot at this time give the names
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-30
BIG FooT,s sURRENpER.
How the TreacherOus Chief Treated
With Major Whiteside.

OMAHA, Dec. pa special to the
Bee from Pine Ridge says: Big Foot's
band was discovered shortly before
noon, yesterday, by Little Bat, one OF
the Indian scouts. The hostiles' camp
was eight miles northwest OF Major
Whiteside's camp, on Wounded Knee
creek. When this was reported to Ma
jor Whiteside, he ordered four troops of
the Seventh cavalry into the saddle,
and marched to the point indicated by
the scout. AS the military approached,
the hostiles formed in long line of bat
tie. Whiteside brought his men up into
line, and when they came within rifle
shot, Big Foot came forward, on foot
and unarmed, and signalled that he
wanted to speak with the major. Dis
mounting, the latter walked out and
met the chief. AS they came forward,
Big Foot extended his hand in token OF
peace. II am sick. My people here
want peace" said he. d,
Major Whiteside cut him short with !:
81 will not have any parleying
at all. 1t is either unconditional sur
render or fight. What is your answer?'
"We surrender" said the chief.
"We would have done go before, but we
could not find you and could not find
any soldiers to surrender to-"
Then at signal his warriors raised a
white flag. In less time then it takes
to write it, the military had their pris-
oners surrounded, and courier was
fastening to Pine Ridge for the other
four troops of the Seventh cavalry, and
Lieutenant Taylor's scouts, to help
guard and disarIn the party.
There are $50 warriors, all perfectly
armed, and 250 squaws, together with
many children. They seem to be well
fixed for war, except that some of them
are without ponies. Major Whiteside
has $50 soldiers. The general opinion
is that the surrender of Big Foot is not
in good faith. The Indians still retain
their arms. The party. however, is be-
ing watched. but the first false move
will precipitate fight.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-30
HUNG UP.
German Opposition to j
stricting ImmigratiOn.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-Two weeks
ago Chairman Owen, of the house com.
mittee on immigration, was authorized
by the majority of the members of his
committee to report comprehensive
bill to the house, amendatory of the
present contract labor and immigration
laws. The bill was thought to be con-
servative measure, but it is now being
hung up because of objections raised by
Lehlbach of New Jersey, who at the
time was absent on the Pacific slope,
engaged in an investigation of the
method by which Cinnamon
are smuggled into the United States.
Lehlbach agrees in his views
with those of German-American secret
societies which are inclined to oppose
any measure which has for its object
the erection of barriers to complete free
dom OF immigration to the United
States. Lehlbach, as soon as he heard
OF the action of the committee, pro-
tested against anything being done in
his absence. 1t was in consequence of
this protest that Owen hung up the re-
port, which will rot be made to the
house until Lehlbach returns.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-30
INDIAN TREACHERY.
A Bloody Engagement With
Big FoOt's Band.
CAPTAIN Wallace and Five Sol
diers Killed.
Lieutenant Darlington and Fifteen
Men Wounded.
The Troops Taken by Surprise While
nic,ru,;uo tho Hocti1ae-Not Rad
The Troops Taken by Surprise Whils
Disarming the Hostiles-Not Red
skin Will be Left.
Associated Press Dispatches.

CHICAGO, Dec. pa rumor received
in the city this afternoon that a serious
fight had occurred when the troops tried
to disarm Big Foot's band, was con-
firmed by the receipt of the following
telegram by Colonel Corbin, from
General Miles, at late hour tonight:
RArID CITY, S. d., Dec. 29.-Colonel
Forsythe reports that while disarming
Big Foot's band, fight occurred.
Captain Wallace and few soldiers were
killed. Lieutenant Darlington and tif-
teen men were wounded. This again
complicates the surrender of all the
Indians, which would have taken place
in short time, had this not occurred.
Forsythe had two battalions and a
Hotchkiss gun. Quite a number Of
young warriors have been away from
camp, that were going from the Bad
Lands; also quite number of Two
Strikes band are going toward For
sythe. Troops are in close proximity.
(Signed) MILES.
THE KILLED AND WOUNDED.
CHICAGO, Dec. pa special dispatch
from the scene of today's Indian
battle gives the following partial list of
casualties:
Kilied-Captain Wallace, Troop f;
Private Coos, Troop B.
Wounded-Father Carafts, a Catholic
missionary, probably fatally; Privates
Stone, Sullivan, Smith, Davis, Hazel
wood, Toohey, Adams, Troop B; Lieu
tenant Darlington, Lieutenant Kinzie,
Interpreter Wells, Sergeant Lloyd, Ser
geant CAMEL, Sergeant Dyer, Corporal
Newell, Trumpeter Chorderson.
Several of the wounded will die. This
by no means completes the list OF the
wounded. 1t cannot be accurately
given until tomorrow.
Another special from the scene of
battle, asserts that five troopers were
killed outright, and at least dozen
mortally wounded. The correspondent
exprerses the belief that not one OF Big
Foot's band will be left alive tonight.
sKrRMIslI NEAR ZINE RIDGE.
A special from Pine Ridge agency
says: This afternoon troop of cavalry
was fired on by Indians from the Rose
bud camp, near Pine Ridge. A
skirmsh followed, in which two
soldiers were wounded. The cas-
ualties among the Indians are
unknown. There is much excitement
among the other Indians at the agency,
and it is feared a lot of young bucks will
slip away tonight. Owing to the alb
sence of the cavalry, they could not be
pursued with any degree OF success.
ANOTHER BATTLE IN PROGRESS.
A bulletin from Pine Ridge agency ar
rived at 3 O'Clock this morning says
Fighting is now going on between the
Indian police and some of the Indians
recently returned from the Bad Lands.
1t is impossible to learn now how seri-
GUS it is. There is much anxiety at the
agency, where there are only few COM
panies of infantry.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-30
O'BRIEN INTERVIEWED.
The Tenants Relief Fund will BE
Rightly Applied.

Rightly Applied.
PARIS, Dec. 29.-In an interview with
an Associated Press reporter today
William O'Brien said he had little to
say to his friends in America yet. When
the proper time comes he and Others
will be ready to give all possible infor-
nation, and he hopes that will be soon.
He was unable to speak in regard to his
proposed meeting with Parnell. Re-
garding the statement attributed to
Hugh O'Donnell that the funds of the
Irish party held in Paris are in such
shape that neither the Parnellites nor
the anti-Parnellites can touch them,
O'Brien declined to give direct
answer, saying no Nationalist who
knows O'Donnell attached the slightest
Importance to anything he says on the
subject. Regarding the funds subscribed
In the United States recently, O'Brien
said no man on either side iii the pres
ent conflict has the smallest fear that
there will be any misdirection Of the
national funds. The fund now in Paris
was subscribed for general political pur-
poses, and remains in suspense pending
the settlement of the differences in the
party. AS to the American funds, lust
subscribed, they are to be forwarded to
the joint treasurers, Webb and Kenny,
in Dublin, and will be expended solely
for the purpose for which they were sub
scribed-the support of evicted tenants.
Not the slightest difficulty can arise in
regard to the disposition of these funds.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-30
Only Little Frauds.

WAsHINGToN, Dec. 29.-Secretary Win
dom today received the report of Special
Agent Whitehead in regard to alleged
frauds in the matter of goods shipped
from Canada, but he refused to disclose
the character of its contents, for the
reason that it solely applied to the con-
sular service, and did not reflect upon
ferred the report to the secretary of
state. 1t is said the published report
was greatly exaggerated, and while
Irregularities were found, the resultant
losses to the government are nothing
like the amount stated in the newspa-
pers, viz, millions of dollars.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-30

of all the wounded. AS this dispatch is
being written the troops are still pur-
suing the Indians in every direction"
The correspondent says the Indians
must have been mad to have attacked
the number of soldiers who were gath
cred about them, there being only 100
bucks. The treacherous deed coming at
the time it did, was surprise, and the
correspondent doubts if any Of the In
dians will be left alive to tell the tale,
when the soldiers get through with their
days work. The members of the Sew
enth cavalry have once more shown
themselves heroes in deeds of daring.
Single conflicts OF great bravery were
seen all over the field.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-30
VIA'THE RIALTO BUILDING.
The Route Mr.. Ford Took From Iowa
to Los Angeles.

Mr.. B. Ford, of Iowa, is farmer who
went to Chicago some few weeks ago.
While seeing the sights, he happened by
the Rialto building, where the Southern
California exhibit is. Mr.. Ford went in,
looked at some of the truck and garden
sass, then went back to his hotel, packed
up his valise and took the next train for
Los Angeles, and yesterday he was pros
pecting for a ranch. He said to friend
yesterday that the exhibit was some
thing which, if ali the farmers in Iowa
could see, would bring them all out here.
Farming in that part OF the country is
played out. 1t is all man can do to
make bare living at it, and he was
glad to come to country where it was
possible to make little money out OF
his work.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-30
5-CENT SAVINGS STAMP.
THE SYSTEM

The Bank has issued to its agents. whose
names and addresses appear below. large
number of green gummed STAMPS about the
size of postage stamp, each one Of which
when pasted in one of the banks "5 CENT
cents.
Any person desiring to open small savings
account, goes either to the bank or to the banks
most convenient agent, buys Scent Savings
Book" each page of whicn is divided into
twenty squares of such size that one Scent
stamp may be readily pasted within each
When all the squares on one leaf are filled
the leaf represents one dollar.
The depositor then signs his name, age and
address on the gummed label in the 5-Ceut
Savings Book and sends through an agent or
brings the FILLED LEAF and LABEL to the
bank and receives BANK PASS BOOK show
ing credit to the depositor of one dollar. The
depositor then begins to fill another page with
stamps, which is again sent to the bank when
full, and so on. One or more leaves may be
deposited at time
These stamps can be purchased
y NJ Q w <
At the bank, or of any one of the banks fol-
lowing
AUTHORIZED CITY AGENTS:
BEAR BEN. L., Druggist corner Union avenue
and Temple street.
BEAN, CHARLES E., Druggist, corner Pearl and
Pico streets
BoUTrIER, L., Market and Grocery, 722 Belle
BRossARr, JOHN F., First Ward Groc Store,
f.. l.. A.
cnoss ssr VI Sisib 81 Druggist sol s. Main street. cor
CoLLErrE, L; P.,. Pharmacist, 621 Downey
Cross, DR.. H. H., Druggist, 1903 South Grand
avenue.
DAVIS, D. H.. Grocer. 1917 w. Washington
DEPOT DRUG STORE, 1456 San Fernando street.
FAY, JOHN T., Grocer, East Seventh street and
Elmore avenue.
FISHER, Z. c.. Druggist near corner Main and
Washington streets
FRANCISCO, A. W., Grocer, corner Pico street
and Vernon avenue.
GUIRARDo, R. c.. Wall-street Pharmacy, 263
East Fifth street.
HINCKJEY, s. w, Confectioner and Book Store,
212O East First street, Boyle Heights
HELLMAN, WALDECK & Co., StationerS, 100
North Spring street.
HUFF, M. A., Grocer, 1865 Temple st.
MAsKELL, JOHN, Grocer s, w. corner Thirtieth
and Main streets.
McMARTIN, W. E.. Supt. Boys Home, E. First st.
OLMsTEAD, ]. c.. Stationer, 429 South Spring st.
PIERCE, GEO. L., Boston Grocery, 1869 Temple st.
PLuMMER, E. j. & Co., Druggists, Pearl and
Sixth streets.
TROUT. J. H., Druggist, corner Sixth and Broad
way.
WRIGHT, W. M. University Pharmacy, I'll
Jefferson street.
WOLF, F; e., Druggist and Chemist, corner Main
and Fifteenth streets.
WoRLAND, HARRY, Druggist, 1852 and 2131
East First street, Boyle Heights.
WREDE, THEo., Pharmacist. 527 East First st.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-30
PUGILISTIC.
COrbett and jackson, Matched--Slavin
Also Willing to Meet Corbett.

COrbett and jackson, Matched-Slavin
Also willing to Meet Corbett.
SAN Francisco, Dec 29.-The direct
ors of the California Athletic club, at a
meeting tonight, decided to match Jim
Corbett and Peter Jackson for contest
to finish, to take place before the
club next May. The purse is to be
900, $500 of which will go to the
winner. Both pugilists are now in this
city, and have signified their willing
ness to accept the terms.
LONDON, Dec. 29.-New arrangements
have been made and articles signed by
Pugilist Slavin, according to which he
agrees to box with Corbett before the
California Athletic club for purse OF
$4,000, provided he be allowed e3OO for
expenses.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-30
The Thunderer,s Old Tricks.

LONDON, Dec. 29.-OBrien, in deny
ing in his dispatch from Paris that he
ever wrote line for the Irish World, as
stated by the London Times, added
that he caught the London Times in its
"old Piggotty tricks" and that he
would not allow that newspaper to sail
away with it's ''quibbling, dishonest lie
pinned to false, malicious libel"
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-30
The Canucks Displeased.

OTTAWA, Ont, Dec. 29.--The action
of Secretary Rusk, of the department of
agriculture at Washington, in closing
certain Vermont ports for the entry of
Canadian cattle into the United States,
owing to the alleged existence of pleuro-
pneumonia in the Dominion, is much
criticised here. The government off
cials assert that not single case of the
disease is in existence in the Dominion.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-30
Popular Book Store.
MERRILL & COOK,
14O North Spring Street.
WE HAVE GOT THERE, ELL

We have had phenomenal trade: we have
done rushing business. At times we have
been almost overwhelmed with the crowds of
eager buyers that filled our store; we have made
many people happy with the bargains we have
offered We have demonstrated to the good
people of Los Angeles that we are opposed to
high prices; that we believe in large sales and
small profits, and we shall always do our level
best to hold the confidence of the public.
We are very thankful for the encouragement
we have received, and the large patronage that
has crowned our efforts. We are satisfied.
Now that Christmas has come and gone, we
shall again devote ourselves. mind and BODY
to building up our staple business.
We have the best arrangt d, and best lighted
and most convenient Book and Stationary Store
in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-30
A Bishop,s Errand. i.

ROME, Dec. 29.-There is considerable
comment here over the fact that Bishop
Graves, of Limerick, has been in the
city, incognito, for some days past. His
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-30

presence here at the same time Sir
George Errington is in the city, is re-
garded curious, and many believe that
the bishops visit relates to Irish affairs
in general and Parnell in particular.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-30
LUCKY AND LOUISA.
The Parties to Famous Suit Meet at
the Baldwin Hotel.

the Baldwin Hotel.
sLucky Baldwin was standing by the
Office counter" said an Angeleno who
got in from San Francisco yesterday, to
a HERALD reporter. ''It was in the
lobby of the Baldwin hotel. I was talk
ing to him, and hearing the frou-frou of
silk dress l looked up and saw the
pretty rant face of Louisa Perkins.
Well, sir; was astonished. She looked
just as enticing as she did during the
famous trial. Her face possibly has a
line or two in it that were not there
then, and she shows little bit the wear
of the world; but she is still very
lovely woman, and she was dressed rich
ly and tastefully. l made some inqui-
ries about her afterward, and found that
she was staying at the Langham, and
was registered as Mrs. Knapp.
Baldwin looked up at the same time
that did, saw who it was, and saying
goodbye, turned and walked up stairs"
"What became of Louisa?"
"Oh She went UP in the elevator"
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-30
LOST AND FOUND.

T OST-A BOOK CONTAINING A NOTE
IL drawn in favor of ames Larquier for $3.50,
which all persons are warned not to negotiate
for, and other papers. Finder will return to
HERALD Office and receive reward. 12-3O-tf
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-30

WE ARE HERE TO STAY, AND STAY WITH
big VALUES -
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-30
FOOD FOR FLAMES.
Alexander Henry's Wine Shed Burned
Anaheim-Other Fires.

Anaheim-Other Fires.
ANAHEIM, Dec. 29.-Alexander Henry's
wine shed, three miles west of Anaheim,
was destroyed by fire this morning at 4
O'Clock. Twelve thousand gallons of
port wine and brandy were destroyed !;
loss about $10, 600; insurance $4,000. The
origin of the fire is a mystery, but incen-
diarism is suspected.