Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-12-05
LATEST INDIAN NEWS
LITTLE WOUND UNABLE TO
CONTROL HIS BAND.
Sitting Bull, tho Cause Of All the Trouble,
More Hostile Than Ever Gov. Mellctte
Issues a Proclamation to the Settlers
East of the Missouri River.

Issues Proclamation to the Settlers
East of the Missouri River.
PINE RIDGE AGENCY, Nov. a0.-Little
Wound is in and reports his inability to
control his band in the interests OF peace.
The cavalry soon expects an order to
march on the Rosebud camp on the Porcu-
pine although Gen. Brooke is reported as
being in favor of waiting until the Sixth
cavalry reaches Fort Meade and troops can
be placed at Forest City. above Pierre.
Sitting Bull More BOstile Than Ever.
MANDAN, Nov. 29.-Word comes from Sit
ting Bulls camp and from different sources
that he is dancing his men more vigorously
than ever, and he is compelling children to
join in the dance. He is reported to be
more hostile and determined to fight than
ever. Yesterday afternoon two companies of
cavalry arrived from Fort Custer and pro-
ceeded to Fort Yates.
Gov. Mellette Issues II Proclamation.
PIERRE, Nov. 29.-Latc yesterday after
noon the governor issued the following
proclamation:
'In view of the widespread alarm for
fear of an Indian outbreak assure all set
tiers east OF the Missouri river that they
ar" in no possible danger, and / urge them
to remain quietly i'll their towns attending
to their ordinary labors This declaration
is made after q thorough investigation of
the situation and on advices from all mill
tary posts and Indian agencies. Every
alarming rumor with any foundation has
been traced to its source and found to be
absolutely groundless. No act OF word of
hostilities has been spoken or committed by
any Indian anywhere. and the Indians are
reported to be on their proper reservations,
perfectly quiet. The ghost dance is sub
siding and turbulent Indians arc
being set apart by themselves. and are
under complete control of the United States
troops. large forces of which are stationed
ut strategetic points, completely command
ing the situation This assurance is not
given settlers without full Information of
the facts. and they can be assured that
every precaution has been taken and will
continue to be exercised for their safety in
case Of trouble. which is no longer antici-
patsd. Arms and ammunition have been
placed i'll faithful hands throughout the
frontier settlement, and thorough organiza-
tion is perfected for sending messages
from all Geographic stations to give notice
to all surrounding settlers in case of an out
break anywhere. Settlers can rely on this
condition being maintained throughout the
winter and can rest assured that they Will
be protected. If an outbreak occurs at all
it will be in the bad lands midway between
the Missouri river and the Black Hills,
where the Indians will attempt to subsist
upon stolen cattle and evade the troops.
and of which l shall have Immediate in
formation and will communicate to all en-
posed settlers by special couriers dispatched
from all telegraph stations or by wire. The
state military Of 500 well equipped men will
hs held in gaaa to- aRR Sa III sG
point east of tho river in five hours notice.
Messengers have now been dispatched to
the bad lands, who will go into camp there
and will be sent to any point upon informa-
ton demanding it. These precautions have
been taken and will be continued to allay
all apprehension OF settlers. L believe
without doubt that the military has full
control OF the Indians and they can never
get Off the reservation, in case they at
tempt 1t, which they will not. The break
Ing up OF the ghost dance by the military is
all the cause that existed for alarm and that
is being done quietly, and the Indians who
would like to make trouble are completely
within the grasp of the soldiers. 1t is my
firm belief that the border settlers are in
less actual danger to-day from the Indians
than at any time since their arrival. as
and the Indians are always the same. Set
tiers should pay no attention to idle rumors
and wild newspaper reports manufactured
to order, but preserve their reason and try
to restore to reason those who are trying
to lose it,
breaking Up the Dances.
CHAMBERLAaN, S. d., Nov. 29.-Maj. Sis
SON, Indian agent at Lower Brule, hearing
that a ''ghost" dance was in operation at
the mouth OF White river, several miles be-
low the agency sent q force of Indian no
lice to the scene for the purpose of break
ing up the dance and arresting the leaders.
me poIlce were soon on the ground and
making a charge, succeeded in capturing
live men, one of whom, Chicken Head, who
like the others was armed, attempted to re-
slst, but the police were not to be deferred.
and Capt. Fire Thunder, chief of police.
who is a large, burly Indian, rushed in on
him. and grasping him around the waist
carried him bodily to the iau. If
is ru,nored that another dance is in
operation several miles IN the
river, which is being investigated,
ana II found true Will also be broken up
and the lingleadcrs arrested There stalk
among talc Indians of going to the point be-
low White river. where the Rosebud and
hiC hi1SS iHSlallS nave been cOnGrcgat-
ing but they are being closely watched.
and il they attempt it they will have to
walk over one of the finest, most deter
mined, faithful and wigilant police forces
on the reservation. They are doing their
work faithfully and promptly, and will not
be deferred from carrying into effect any
order. 1t Is not anticipated that these In
dams will commit any deeds of violence
here, but il they should get away and ioin
the others they would undoubtedly act
with the majority. The agent and police
so far have them under control, however.
Short Bull a Terror.
PIERRE, S. d.. Nov. .9.-Ycsterday seven
hhore families came into Fort Pierre from
Nowlin county. including Postmaster Cook,
OF Nowlln City. Cook says Short Bull has
200 hostiles with him and more are concre
eating, and that the seat of hostilities are |
Jackson, Zeibach and Washington counties |
in the Bad Lands. he further saws that
five families near the head of Bad river
have not been heard FROM and he fears
they may have been driven into the Bad
land by these hostiles Breech clouted hos