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Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-01-09
A Battle Imminent,

OMAHA, Jan. GA special from Pine
Ridge says: Everything now points to
a battle between hostiles and the friendly
Indians who desire to leave the hostile
camp and come to the agency. Red Cloud
has signitied his desire to return to the
agency, but he is nearly blind and no one
will volunteer to lead him in, for the
Brules threaten the death of the first per-
son that attempts to desert the hostile
band. The older Indians want to come in,
but the young bucks insist on fighting.
The Gordon of troops is drawing tighter
around the hostiles. The hostiles are on
guard night and day. Fires are being
burned at night to prevent any one from
dreeping away from their camps. General
Miles has sent peace commission 10 the
hostiles. II they still refuse to come in,
their camp will be bombarded. Machine
and shell guns are being placed on all
sides Of the camp for this purpose. Gen,
eraI Miles is fast becoming impatient, and
if the Indians do not obey the order to
come in, he will attack them.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-01-09
State Officers Sworn in,

1t is no longer Lieutenant Governor
Dickey. Hon. Roger Allin took the oath
of Office Monday and is now full
tledged state official. Modest and unas-
suming, with a desire to be fair and do
right by all interests and all factions, Lieu
tenant-G Governor Alln starts out on his Of
fetal career. 1t is believed he will meet
the members Of the senate halfway and if
the members will be as fair as Lieutenant
Governor Allin will try to be, there will
be but little friction.
Hon. G. A. NJ. Spencer also took charge
OF the office of attorney general and
Messrs. George Walsh and George Har-
Ii on qualified as railroad commissioners.
The other memker of the board, Mr..
SlOtten, has not yet arrived.
Professor John Ogden also took charge of
his Office yesterday, and Superintendent
Clapp, who has made a very efficient sup
erintendent of public instruction, IS now
private citizen again. In this connection
the TRIBUNE is pleased to note that
Deputy Cathro has beenI reappointed
deputy by Professor Ogden and that his
bond has been approved. If Professor
Ogden exercises as good Judgment
throughout his career as he has exercised
in the selection of a deputy, his adminis-
tratiOn will be popular one. The Office
could i'll afford to have lost the services
of one so thoroughly acquainted with all
the details as Mr.. CathrO.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-01-09
A Pow-Wow With Miles,

PINE RIDGE, S. D., Jan. Jack Red
Cloud, Big Road, High Horse, Lone Bear,
Line Hawk and five other Indians who
came in from the hostile camps to hold
pow-Wow with General Miles, were allowed
briefer conference than they expected.
General Miles plainly told them to come in
and surrender; that he was not here to
listen to their complaints and that they
would be allowed to go to Washington to
make them after the trouble was arranged
here. They stated that nearly, if not
quite all of the Pine Ridge Indians were
desirous of peace and wanted to come
back to the agency. If the Pine Ridge In
dians conclude to come back, it will great
ly reduce the war party now numbering
4000 According to agent Cooper's figures,
there are 2.2O0 Pine Ridge Indians absent,
and so their force will be reduced at least
half their present number. Large por-
tions of those remaining will doubtless
fight to the end. Gen. Miles held another
short talk with these Indians and they set
out on ther return. 1t is thought most of
the Pine Ridge Indians will be here in
day or two.
Yesterday QuartermaSter Capt. Hum
phrey purchased a herd of Indian horses
with which to mount the first infantry
which recently arrived from Angel Island,
California.
Six persons reported seei g a party of
fifteen Indians going south some miles to
the east of here. towards the town of Cor
don. Lieutenant Gresham. with one troop
OF the Seuenth cavalry, pursued, but up to
late hour was unable to lind any traces
OF them. 1t was doubtless small raiding
party, which Immediately returned upon
seeing they were discovered.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-01-09
gent Roger Will be Relieved From
Duty at once From Pine
Ridge.
A Delegation From the Hostile Red
skins Say That the Pine
Ridge Indians
Want to Come Back to the Agency
the Balance Will Probably
Fight to the End.
Score One for Miles.

WASHINGTON, Jan. THE president
has approved General Miles suggestion
that the Standing Rock, Rosebud Pine
Ridge, Cheyenne river and Tongue river
Indian reservations be temporarily placed
under military control, and telegram
was sent to him last night by General
Schofie]d, giving HIM full authority to act.
Secretaries Proctor and Noble and General
SchOfeld had conference at the war de-
partment this afternoon in regard to the
Indian trouble and it was agreed to recon-
mend the appointment by the president, of
an officer of the army as agent of the In
dlans at Pine Ridge agency, thus necessi-
tating the retirement of Indian Agent
Royer from that duty. The officer so ap-
pointed will, however. retain his position
in the army. The Indian agents at the
other agencies will not be disturbed, but,
az shown IN General Schufeld's telegram
OF the 9th inst. to General Miles, army Off
GERS have been designated to take military
control of four other agencies, with in
structions to cooperate with the agents of
the interior department. The report that
these agents have been displaced is with
out Foundation, except so far as relates to
Pine Ridge agency. Captain Pierce of the
First infantry has been selected as agent
at the Pine Ridge agency and he will prob
ably be appointed by the president to-mor-
row
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-01-09
The Result of q Riot.

PITTSBURGH, Jan. GA murder has re-
suited from the riot at the Edgar Thompson
steel works on New Years day. Michael
Quinn, a boss in the stock yards of the fur
mace department, who was injured in the
atfray, died this morning. The other work.
men will recover. Fifty four Hungarians
have been arrested for participating in the
riot, and other arrests are being made
hourly. Two furnaces were started up
to-day with new men and all will be in
operation again in a few days. Although
10 further trouble IS apprehended,
guards will remain on duty for the rest of
this week, at least.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-01-09
The Montana Legislative Farce.

HELENA, Mont, Jan. 6.-There was no
change in the legislative situation to-day.
The senate and democratic house met in
joint session and the governor read his
message. This document is quite lengthy
and deals princip lily with local affairs
The republican hoHse was in session only
little while, but telnpted 10 do no busi-
lesS. The governor calls attention to the
hangers that may result from the failure
If legislation this session. There is no
provision for canvassing the election of
1892 In regard to the choosing of presiden-
tlal electors also the same provision must
be made Or the state will loose its vote in
electoral congress. #--
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-01-09
For Bishop Shanley's Reception.

From Saturdays Daily.]
At a meeting of the citizens of Bismarck
at the city hall last evening steps were
taken to arrange for Bishop Silanlcy's re-
ception. The meeting was called to order
by Father Martin. f. Z. Morris was aps
pointed S, cretary and named the following
gentlemen to act as the executive commit
mittee; himself as chairman: l. p. Baker,
James Mcdonald, Frank kim, r. A. Will
Jams, T. E. Morris, John Boyle. +. V.
Barnes. Joseph Hare, Jnsprh Dietrich,
Lieut.. JOHN G. Walsh. CAPT. w. $ Moor
house. Father Maitn was appointed a
committee OF one to confer with the Bish
op regarding the tlsiie he will bp prepared
to visit the city and will leave for James
town next Wpek.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-01-09
BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA, FRIDAY JANUARY 9, 1891

political machine was put to work to de-
feat M. N. johnson in the senatorial race a
year ago. We also see how the would-be
political bosses lin order to save their own
political scaips) rushed headlong to the
support of johnson for congress in the last
campaign. In order to elect johnson to
congress it became necessary to sacrificce
another of North DaKota's stalwart sons, a
man who has shown in the short time he
has been at the national capitol that he has
the interests of his constituents at heart,
and also that he has ability to serve them
| ably, and with credit to himself and the
state he represents, but Of course all this
cuts no figure with political schemers.
Now the same machine is set to work to
prevent the re election of North Dakota's
most illustrious son, Hon. Gilbert A. Pierce,
to the United States Senate.
wish to ask the members of the legisIa-
ture those questions, let them ponder over
them, answer them truthfully in their own
mind and then act according TO their own
conviction.
Was there ever a United States senator
who developed as much Influence and ac-
cOmplished as much for his state in so
short a time?
Was there ever governor of any state
or territory who vetoed as many bills and
had his vetoe sustained in every instance
as Governor Pierce while governor of
Dakota.
What will the outside world think of the
people of state who elects a man almost
unanimously and recommends him to the
long term, and one short year thereafter
kicks him out without one word Of fault
to find with his official actions, except that
he recommended men for federal appoint
ments who cannot control dozen votes I?
You will undoubtedly judge a mans
future by his past; you will undoubtedly
strive TO give a public servant what you
believe to be due him. There is an unwrtten
law. a custom in every state in the union,
that if,an officer has given reasonable sat
isf!clion in his first term he is given a
second term. and particularly so il the first
term is shorter than full term.
l firmly believe you desire to act for the
best interests of our state and at the same
time do justice to all able and efficient ser
want. and that YOU can do no better than
elect Hon. Gilbert "A. Pierce his own sue.
ccSSor. L.
Sherbrooke, u, ID. Jan. l, 1891.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-01-09
Miles Negotiating With the Reds.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.-General Scho1ieId
received the following telegram from Gen :
eral Miles, dated Pine Ridge, S. D., Janua-
ry 9th: sin answer to the communication
that 1 sent to the hostile camp yesterday,
saying that five men could come in and
lowing named men came in: Big Road, No
Dog, Little Hawk, Jack Red Cloud and
High Hawk. The first three surrendered
to ma on the Yellowstone in 1877. The
prospects are at present favorable that the
whole camp may surrender, but do not
wish to anticipate. There are no changes
in the condition of the troops.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-01-09
The FusiOnists Stand Firm.

PIERRE, s. d., Jan. mo change is re-
corded in the senatorial situation. Fusi-
onists combination is firm, the republicans
being unable to as yet break the combna-
tion Of the opposition. Situation IS that
that the fusiOnists would have one majori-
ty joint ballot, but will try to seat eight
fusion contestants in the house, but re-
publicanS expect to prevent this.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-01-09
The Minnesota Ecailock,

ST. PAUL, Jan. 7-After three ballots at
the morning session,one ballot at the after
noon session apd caucusing and comforting
until a late hour tonight the house dead
lock remained unbroken. Ballots were
all substantially the same rs cast yester-
day. Conference committees agreed on all
points save railroad committee. chairman
ship of which both the alliance
and democrats wanted and refused
to Yield. According to the plan proposed
the alliance would get tile s,Rakership,
democrats the chief clerkship ami so on
down the list alternating between the two
parties. 1t is asserted that about fifteen
democrats refuse to support Chanplin, the
alliance choice for speaker, and will pre-
fer TO vote fo' Searle, tue RE-
publican candidate. On the other.
hand, Searle may lose the support Of one
or two alliance republicans who are
thought about ready to support the regular
allianct ticket. The senate met this morn-
ing and four bills and resolution for the
encouragement of beet suga;, We're iHtrO-
duced and adjourned until to u;rt,W 54a$ 49a$
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-01-09
The Engagement.

CHICAGO, Jan. AT a late hour last
night Captain Higgins at army headquar-
ters received dispatch from Gen. Miles at
Pine Ridge agency saying Gen. Brooke re-
ports some fighting to-day. Lieutenant
Case of the Twenty-second infantry was
shot in the head and instantly killed by a
Brule Sioux. No further particulars were
rpcaivod
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-01-09
To Contest ( Earvestsr NOTES,

f ST. PAUL, Jan. GA Pioneer Press Far
60 special says: Arrangements are being
made to fight the collection Of all notes
now held by harvester companies in this
state, and it is said the amount is about
three million dollars. The ground OF con-
test Is THAT the notes were given for bind
ers with contract that repairs should be
furnished free, and the recgntly formed
American harvester company has made Z.
rule that all repairs must hereafter he paid
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-01-09

The annua! meeting of the association
formed last year by members OF the COLI
stitutional convention was held Wednes-
day at the office Of the commissioners Of
railroads, for the electi2n Of others and
othrr business. The following named per-
sons were elected for two years: Hon.
Alex. Griggs, Grand Forks, pre-. ident; Hon.
Harvey Harris, Bismarck, vice president;
Hon. W. II. Rowe, Monango, secretary;
!ac Hon: W: J.: Ciapp, Tower city, treasurer.
Alex. iriggs. NJ. n. Johnson, Arne p. Hau-
gen, J. F. Selby. Fred Fally, w. H. r we,
W. j. Clapp, David Bartlett, Henry Peter
son, Jas. Mathews. John Almen, r. N. Ste
vens, Rev. Geo. Kline and Harvey Harris.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-01-09
Donnelly Leads the Alliance.

ST. PAUL, Jan. 6.-Both branches of the
legislature met at noon to-day and attempt
ed to effect an organization. The senate took
a recess till three O'clock as soon as the
members had been sworn in, b It the house
cast one ballot for speaker and tAen ad-
journed till tomorrow. The ballot result
ed: Searles, republican, Al; Stivers, demo-
crat, 40; Cbamplin. alliance, 81. The
parties in both houses have been caucusing
during the day. and at; the afternoon ses-
sion the result of the senate caucusing of
the alliance and democrats was apparent.
The offices were equally divided, F. n.
HanduLee, alliance, securing a place as
secretary, and the remaining positions
alternating between the parties.' After
choice OF the leading officers the senate
spent the atttrnoon in debating over tenn
porary rules, and finally adopted the rules
0f the las; session. with the exception of
two sections. Donnelly ac!td as leader
for the alliance democratic combine, and
he stated that they wanted Committees ;.p-
pointed by majority Of the senate aud
not by the lieutenant-governor, as lie was
of different politics from the majority and
they also wanted the alliance to have the
maturity on railroads, grain and ware
houses and banking committees The
committee on rules was empowered to re-
port new rules and in the meantime the
old rules will hold, but it is likely that the
committees will be chosen BY the majority
instead OF BY the presiding officers. The
session was long and warm and the c0m-
btnt of'democrats and alliance held firm nn
all points. As they together have ma.
jority OF the senate a continuation OF this
means thst they viii! do as they please in
that body. Tonight the house d5e,s net
seem any nearer u settlement than hereto
fore and conferences con- Aittees are busy.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-01-09
knights of Pythias,

The order of Knights of Pythias in thi:
city has had a very encouraging growth
for a few months past and it now stands a
the front of the secret orders of Bismarck
Following is list of officers elected a.
their last regular meeting:
c. C.-Frank Law II.
V. C-Frank Titus.
Pc. II. Emery
K. OF r. and S.-Ricbard Penwarden.
NJ. of F.-F. II. Register.
Nj. Of E.-G. E. Wentworth.
Master at Arms John w. Mansfield.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-01-09

respect in which veterans widow is held
by the veterans and their sons.
Hard-tack, beans and coffee were served,
and relished by all present. 1t was genu-
Inc hard-tack, and some of the old defend
ers carefully stored away cake to remind
them of old battle camps. The reception
was a success in every particular.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-01-09
Governor HurI1e's G A. r. Reception.
| From uesley's Daily.


Governor Burke's reception given by the
Grand Army of the Republic, assisted by
the Sons OF Veterans, at ths G. A. r. hall
last evening was grand success. At 7:3O
Governor Burke arrived at the hall, and
introductions were then the order. The
governor warmly shock the hand Of his
old comrades, alsd also the hand of the
wife, son and daughter. The hall filed
rapidly, and soon the patriotic assembly
was called to order by Commander Pierce
Governor Burke then in brief speech ad
dressed the audience which had gathered
to give him his welcome in the capital
city. He spoke encouragingly of the future
aud expressed his gladness at thus being
welcomed by the order of which he is an
honored member. His address though
short, was manly and gentlemanly effort.
He Saip his heart was too full to do Justice
to the occasion and he had a substitute
who would express his sentiments and
called on Colonel Plummer, the well known
expounder OF sentiments of North Deknta.
Colonel Plummer grew eloquent as his
mind wandered back to the days OF '6l and
IS. 1t is useless for the TRIBUNE to intro
duce the colonel. He is better known to
the TRIBUNE readers than most any other
citizen OF the state. He spoke of the bitter
days when the nation was enguIfed in a
great civil struggle; the cause and the re-
suit. He told of the enlistment OF the new
governor of North Dakota as u drummer
boy, then but mere lad. His address was
"A mastery one, full OF sympathy and elO-
quence. Every word was pleasant to
listen to; every sentiment was welcome.
Following the colonel. Congressman
elect johnson was called for. In few
brief and we'll chosen remarks-his speech
being rather on the humorous Side-he ex-
pounded the sentiments OF those present.
He was applauded.
The next to speak was Walter Muir, and
he, like Mr.. Johnson, gave a pleasant ad.
dress. He complmented the state of North
Dakota on her choice for governor-in
choosing u true American citizen; one who
was not atraid to serve at his cUuntry's
call. Mr.. Muir's address was one of the
most pleasant events OF the evening. Then
followed other comrades, among them
Colonel Brown OF Grand Forks. Farmer
Wallace OF Bismarck and many other old
veterans, some OF whom were minus
limb or are carrying bullets as u ren,em-
through the entertainment were songs Of
freedom. such US "Marchng? Through
Georgia." "America," "Trntina on tic
Ola Camp Ground" and 9th
er soul inspiring, patriotic songs we.e
echoed by ch rus Of, voices who well nn-
derstood their meaning.
Colonel Brown. Captain Gleason and
others spike encpuragingly vi the order Ut
much encouragement They showed the
order in its true light, aud the governor, Us
he shook the hand OF each member pres.
ent, gave this young band a new hope
AS was remarked BY the old and honored
y.Nf,,
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-01-09

LINCOLN, Neb., Jan. 6.-The legislature
organized at noon to-day, the farmers alli-
ance having clear majority and electing
the temporary officers without trouble.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-01-09

The Pembina County Democrat says: A
Bismarck special to the dailies, under date
of December Goth, says that all original
package houses have been closed and their
owners placed under arrest. A private
dispatch from Fargo, same date, said thtI
the same thing had occurred there with ttte
further information that all peace officers,
district attorneys. justices, original pack
or character in North Dakota who had
knowledge Of whisky being bought and
sold. were to re put under immediate
arrest and held for further trial. The cr,l-
sade will he pushed vigorously by proni-
nent prohibltionists throughout the state. l
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-01-09
CONSIDERING NILES PROPOSITION,
A Defauitiug Treasurer,

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis, Jan. 7.-Seyer
Serley, county treasurer, whose term Of
office expired twenty-four hours ago, is be-
hind the prison bars, charged with being
an embezzler and defaulter to the amount
of nearly $4,000. At tile last March meet
ing of the county board the figures showed
that Serley was short in his accounts quite
large amount, but no official action was
taken with reference to an investigation,
presumably because the county felt as
sured it would not suffer, as Serley had
upon his bond fifteen of the wealthiest citi-
zens OF this county. Matters dragged
along until little over a month ago,
when the bondsmen became alarmed
from the fact that Serley had refused
to pay the county orders, and at
once began all Inquiry. 1t was then the
treasurer acknowledged his fault and
asked that new man be appointed in his
place. He also transferred his property
to his bondsmen, which he claimed would
cover the shortage, which was supposed
would not exceed $4,000 When account
ing was completed, however, large shortage
was discovered. a warrant was at once
procured and Serley was taken into Gus
tody and on being unable to furnish $4,000
bail he was committed to the county Jail
until January Is, when he will have his
preliminary examination.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-01-09
The McAdoo Resolution.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.-The house militia
ry affairs committee to-day ordered a
favorable report to be made on the Mc.Adoo
resolution calling for correspondence and
papers with reference to the killing of Sit
ting Bull.
CONSIDERING MILES PROPOSITION.
The cabinet at a meeting to-day conSid-
cred the Indian question with reference to
General Miles proposition to relieve In
dian agents of the charge of the agencies
near the scene OF the trouble and to replace
them with officers OF the regular army.
Secretary Noble is known to be earnestly
opposed to this plan, and its accomplish
ment therefore is a matter of doubt.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-01-09
Terms of the Idaho senators,

Ttrms Of the idaho Senatofs. E r.
+ WASHINGTON, Jan. lin the senate this
mnfiine, Idaho seltators drew ballots for
terms OF service vi iih the result that Sioup
secured the lUn1 term and saIs ssniiileis Tlie
short term
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-01-09

for in cash. Another ground for contest
is that the new company is trust and
contrary to law.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-01-09

The Fargo Argus says: Someone has
started the report that Hansbrough aid
Pierce are both friends OF President Hill
and are working apart-that they may
pool their issues later on-and whoever is
strongest--be elected senator-and to tile
other Mr.. Hill PROMISES the Areus-w hfch
goes to Show-the Argus is not unconsid-
cred. But-nOw-why not do better just
elect the Argus boatswain senator, and
give Hansbr0ugh and Pierce the Argi,s
together? How does that strike thegrsAt
giver-of all thlngs--of everybody elseszl-
that he gives away? ~ 4Aa