The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-12-31

up their harness and broke their wagons
and started south for the Bad Lands, eyi-
IDENTIFY not intending TO return, but TO 60
TO war. The troops were placed between
them and she Bad Lands, and they never
succeeded In joining the hostiles there.
All their movements were anticipated and
their severe loss at the hands Of the Sew
enth cavalry may be u wholesome lesson
10 the other Sioux"
General Scoleld said the fight was a
most unfortunate occurrence, but he did
not see how IL could have been avoided.
He sent telegram TO General Miles ex.
pressing the opinion that he Miles
would be master OF the situation very soon.
He also expressed his thanks TO the off,
GERS and men Of the Seventh cavalry for
the gallant conduct displayed by them.
The surgeon general received from
Medical Director Bache at Pine Ridge a
report OF the casualties among the troops
at yesterdays fight, as follows;
Captain Wallace, 25 men Of the Seventh
cavalry and one Indian scout were killed.
Lieutenant Darlington, OF the Seventh
cavalry; Lieutenant Hawthorne, of the
Second artillery, and ~ men were
wounded. Many Of the wounds are se-
we're.
Hospital Steward Pollock was killed.
We have also about thirty wounded lndi-
ans, men, women and children.
The commissioner OF Indian affairs late
this afternoon received telegram from
Special Agent Cooper at Pine Ridge, say
ing that in yesterdays fight $50 Indians
were killed and 20 were wounded and cap
tured. He also states that the Indians at
tackled wagon train this, Tuesday, morn
ing two miles north OF the agency, killing
one soldier Of the advance guard.
OMAHA, Dec. 3O.-A dispatch TO the Bee
from It's special correspondent, regard
ing yesterdays battle. says: Ths Indians
waited until the men dsmounied and as
the troops were gathered in group about
the tepee's, searching Tor arms, they sud-
denly, without warning. threw down their
blankets and poured in yolleys from their
rifles. The fact that the soldiers were
grouped in compact body Is the eS-
PLANTATION Of the great execution done by
the Indians bullets.
IL didn't take the troops but moment,
however. To recover from the surprise.
Maddened by the sight Of their comrades
lying dead and dyi ng on the ground. the
soldiers returned the fire with frightful
effect. Through the cloud Of smoke a
buck could be seen here and there run.
ming but there were not many OF them.
They were pursued and most OF them
were soon brought 60 q stop with bullet.
The wounded Indians lying on the
battle field fought like fiends. They con.
tinued shooting until killed or their
ammunition was exhausted. There were
many single-hsnded ferocious combats
between the wounded soldiers and
Indians. After the first few
minutes when the Gatling and
Hotchkiss pins could be used
they were turned loose on such fugitive,
as were flying down the rayines. IL was d
war Of determination now with the
troopers. II was difficult TO restrain
them. Tactics were almost abandoned
About the only tactics was TO kill
while Il could be done. Wherever an In
dian could be seen the firing was directed
there, and so IL went on until not live
buck was In sight.
A special from Pine Ridge agency
about the skirmish this morning says
The Seventh and Ninth cavalry were re
turning from the scene of yester
days battle, followed at some dis
tance by a wagon train about fouI
miles from the agency and Just be
fore daylight band Of Indians headed b,
Two Strike dashed at the train, will
the Intention Of rushing il of TO the Bnd
Lands. The cavalry quickly returned
however, and sharp running fight fol
lowed, in which IL Is estimated 20 or y
Indians were wounded more or less seri.
ously, one soldier was killed and tw,
wounded. The sudden outbreak Of Tive
Strikes men followed the receipt OF ih,
news Of yesterdays fighting, and there |,
considerable apprehension lest man,
others Of the supposed friendlies will fol
low their example.
General Brooke. however, Is quite sur,
no more will run away. IL Is unders too,
also that the Indians who have been on
In the Bad Lands are coming in unde
convoy OF Colonel Henry's command
MS Will Wlnu UP al tne Icbeis ekctp
Two Strikes men.
The Bees Rushville, Neb., correspond
ent says: Colonel Henry is coming int,
Pine Ridge with 7Oo Indians captured il
the Bad Lands. This is believed 10 in
clude all the remnant Of the rebels on III,
reservation and hopes are entertained o
a speedy settlement. II has cost the lyei
Of about 26O Indians and ~ soldiers Z,
effect this result II indee,
peace Is established. Rushyill,
is crowded with settlers, th'
churches and all public rooms are thrown
open and no effort is being spared 4
make the refugees comfortable. The.
are here, as previously reported, on III,
advice of General Brooke. They are no
only ready 10 defend their homes, bu
many are anxious 10 enlist n furthe
fighting should occur.
CHICAGO. Dec. 30.-The lnter-Oce1n'
special from Pine Ridge io-niRh, says tina
a courier brought In word this Afternoon
that the Catholic mission on White Cla
creek was on fire. Hopes are entertaine'
that the priests and sisters have not beei
killed but there is no means OF telling yei
The Seventh cavalry Immediately starte,
for the scene. II is reported that six sol
| diers were Killed,