Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-11-21

are reported to be planning a raid, al
though the authorities seem to think that
they can hold them down and keep them
still at least until spring. The hardware
men in town say that they have sold out
their ammunition; that Indians have been
ther that the Indians figure that it they 90
on the war path and succeed in wiping the
white folks off. they will be so much
ahead. But ii they are unsuccessful, they
will get double rati0nS. In this way they
will be ahead anyhow. This version of
the Indian feeling is the blue side. On
the other hand, the Indian agent and Gen
Yates, are resting in security, feeling that
the Indians mean DO harm, This feeling
of security would be feasible; but the local
indications-the hunger that the redskins
manifest for ammunitiOn-WOuld seem to
indicate that there was something more
than mere talk in these rumors. Mayor
Hill of Mandan called meeting for yes
gard to the matter. A committee was ap-
pointed to employ men to ride down to the
Cannon Ball river, procure information
and give warning of danger. A telegram
from Major Mclaughlin at Standing Rock
says he believes there is no immediate rea-
son for alarm.
MANDAN ALARMED.
Last evenings Mandan Pioneer con-
tanned the following items:
Mr.. J. S. Green came in to-day from the
Riverside ranch and he says he is alarmed
at the situation. He is afraid that the In
dians will make raid upon the ranch cat
tie the first thing. He esays that Indians are
to be seen every day coming north, and they
are all armed to the teeth. They appear to
be morOse and sullen. While in the past it
has hppn onctOnnr1r fn fn
the house at the ranch and say "How"
ana water their ponies, now they pass by
without saying word. They don't camp
and they act in a way that is altogether
different from their usual methods. Mr..
Green says that he hopes the citizens will
take some decided and united steps looking
towards stirring up the authorities, for the
outlook is very serious for the settlers Iiv-
ing between Mandhn and the reservation.
1t is putting it very mildly to say that
the widest excitement prevails to-day in
town regarding the Indians. One Indian
brought the intelligence that in short
time Fort Lincoln is to be taken by the
redskins, the ammunition and guns cap
tured, and then the rest of the whites will
be cleaned out. Little knots of men have
Deen seen on the various street corners dis.
cusslng the situation. kilograms have
been sent east apprising the Northern
Pacific officials and the newspapers of the
alarm which exists. 1t IS reported that
cypher messages have been going all day
between Fort Yates and st. Paul, and it
looks as though the authorities were on
the alert.
ALL SORTS OF RUMoRs.
Speculation in Mandan was rife last
evening, but none of the rumors seemed to
have any foundation. Where or how the
rumors originated nobody knew, but they
were scattered broadcast just the same
and had the effect of working most every
body up to state of great excitement.
The train from the west brought in a num-
Der of Mandanites who reported that the
town was preparing as rapidly as posi-
bic for an invasion Of Standing Rock In
dians A big public meeting was in pro-
gress there last night and steps of
precaution were taken by the citizens who
anticipated an attack at most any moment.
For some time the Indians have been buy
ing up all the available guns and amuni-
tion and the town is practically without
aHy means OF protection against surprise.
No reliable news can be obtained from
Standing Rock. A report said the In
dians left the agency yesterday morning
about 1920. If the Indians have broken
loose it is not believed they will come
within dozen miles of a city or molest
the settlers, except to the extent of raiding
the cattle and sheep herds.
Another report says that two detach-
ments Of military from Forts Keogh and
Totten will arrive on special train early
this morning and proceed at once to the
scene of action.
GOVERNOR MILLER TO THE RESCUE.
Yesterday Governor Miller received dis
patch from the sheriff Of Morton county
asking for aims aud ammunition. The
governor was absent but was caught by
wire at Casselton. He telegraphed back
to his private secretary, Capt. Gregg, to
furnish arms and ammunition, il in his
judgment it was advisable. Last evening
another telegram came from the governor
to send guns and ammunition at once, and
Capt. Gregg was busy all night with dray-
men getting a consignment ready to 60
over to Mandan on this mornings train.
c 1t matters not whether this move is nee
ceSuIy VI uUts Viz AtcG EcildluS LtldL Tic
people in Maudan are thoroughly fright
ened and are bound to protect their fam
lilies should any unprecedented outbreak
occur.
THE UNDERGROUND EXHIBIT. "
Articles of Incorporation Filed for the
Underground Mining Exhibit at the
Worlds Fair.
6 s. R1NGF1ELD, ILL.,, Nov. 1.-THE Ameri-
can underground mining exhibit Of Chi
cago, to build an underground display
mine for the purpose OF exhibiting the
mineral resources of the United States at
the Worlds Fair to be held in Chicago,
and to establish a permanent museum of
minerals and other objects of curiosity,
and give musical and other entertain
ments in conjunction herewith, filed
articles of incorporation. here to-day; cap
ital 81, 900 5000. i.!5 js s5s