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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-11-19
the main building s Tie Ohicago,l &.

!. nj
the main building 81 tho Ohicago ex-
position. .ssss N H si2s5s
Judge Walker hss refused 10 ut aside
the Indictment found by the grand jury
against Bamberg & Kemper Of San
Frspcisco who assert that the Jury was
illegally impanelled. n, ( 33{.
To avoid the conflicts that might arise
from an announcement on the night Of
the polling. the result Of the Cork cleo.
ton will not he announced until mid
day on Saturday, Nov. 4.
The reunion OF the Leland family will
be held Nov. 10 at the Leland hotel in
Springfield, Ill. a long list of brothers
and nephews OF this extraordinary
hotel family will be present.
Forest fires have been raging at High
killing the timber and buring several
farm houses. The fire was not out at last
reports.
Tightening struck and set fire to the
large hoard Of trade building in Louis
vile, KY, at o'clock Sunday morning
The building was six story one. Loss
$50, 900.
Baron De Reuter-, the head of the
Reuters Telegram Co., of London, Eng,
has received the sanction of the queen
to assume the title of baron. conferred
upon him by the duke of Sake Oolburg.
An escaped convict in London arms
himself with revolver and q dagger and
kills doctor and two peasants, and in
jnres woman SO she gave premature
birth to child. The convict escaped.
Judge Swan handed down an opinion
in the Chang Sam Chinese case. He
held that Chang Sam must be sent back
to Canada. The lower court ruled that
the Chinaman must be returned to
China.
A number of Russian convicts recently
escaped, and the government is paying
so rubles for their return alive and IS
rubles if brought in dead. Many of
them have been captured, some dead
and some alive
The pope of Rome proposed his
religious will in October. In it he dis
claims any personal inclination as to
the choice of his successor. His
temporal will is being drafted by four
cardinals in secret.
The United States grand jury inves
tigated the dealings OF the Howell Lum-
Der Co., of st. Joseph, Mo-, which failed
several months ago, and six indictments
against S. r. Howell and George w.
Howell were returned.
Governor Routt, of Colorado, yester.
lay received information from Routt
County that the Utes have been off
their reservation and roaming through
the country, committing depredations
and wantonly Strengthening game
The Summerfields, father and son,
who tried to commit suicide at Berlin
Saturday. opened the veins of their
arms besides shooting themselves. The
son died yesterday morning. The
father cannot live as he has bullet in
his brain.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-11-19
Burglars nc Edgeley.

EDGELHY, N. D.. Nov. During the
windstorm and blizzard of Friday night
of last week some parties managed to
get # with several hundred dollars
worth of jewelry from the store of J. B.
Kesler. Entrance was effected through
the north display window in most
novel manner. A large rock was hurled
through the glass. This was probably
done from some little distance, so tina
the burglar could easily get into cover
should the crash of glass be heard. As
the wind was very high and making
much noise the crash was not heard, so the
thieves ventured inside and denuded q
large show case of jewelry of its most
valuable contents. Mr.. Kesler offered
q reward Of $50 for the arrest Of the
guilty parties.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-11-19
ssThe wages Of Sin is Death.,,

ST. PAUL, Nov. 1.-TWO more deaths
today in the tragedy at the poor farm.
Tt seems that Annie Bree gave birth to
. child eight days ago which Schroeder
believed premature birth and that he
was the father of. He learned the child
was fnlly developed and as he had
known the girl only six months it could
not be his. The child lived for five
days and then died mysteriously.
Schroeder was enraged at the discovery
and threatened to kill the baby and
mother. The baby's death occurred
Sunday. He shot and killed the mother
yesterday. Officers have been on the
lookout for the murderer ever since last
night. At O'Clock this afternoon
Marshal Stroup of North st. Paul dis.
covered Schroeder near the organ fac
tory in that vicinity, and he suddenly
started to run when the officer pulled
his pistol and ordered him to halt.
Schroeder stopped, drew his own pistol
and shot himself behind the ear, falling
dead on the spot.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-11-19
Coming 10 Fargo.

H11sBoRo, N. D., Nov. 7.-Our
Methodist minister, ]. r. McOonnehey,
who has preached here for the last three
years, and labored like not one man in
ten thousand ever has labored, for the
best interests, not Of the church only,
but the community in general, has
packed all his things up. and they are
now on the track ready to be shipped to
Fargo, where he will in the fu ture make
his home with his family. He leaves
many friend that he did not know,
nor does he know who is his friends
He is man of principal. worth and
ability, and when the M. Els. get his
better they will wait at least few days.
He goes with $50 back salary due him
from tho church that should be made
right. He has labored hard and
patiently for this, and should by all
means have it. He is now henceforth
to look after the homeless and destitute
children of both North and South Da-
kota. He is we'll fitted for this or any
other position, and his salary in this
matter is $1,000 per year-his expenses
being paid by the association. He has
q life position here if he likes it. and if
he remains the second year he gets
81, 800 per year and expenses. We are
glad he has gone one step farther to.
ward prosperity. His family will re-
main in this city till he has things
arranged there, and then they will ac-
company him. He leaves the active
ministry, and he has reason to.
There will be three week term OF
court here. The Judge says that the
county seat question will not effect his
term Of court here, no matter when nor
which way the decision of the supreme
court goes. The Judge is genial gen.
tleman that takes, and is very popular
with the bar. He is holding his term of
court here in the operahouse.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-11-19
rather Equlvocal.

Gus Snob berry was quite late in ar
irving at a soiree given recently by q
prominent New York lady When he
arrived he immedi lately sought her
presence and said: IS 3st
"a beg a thousand pard ions for come
ing 30 late II i5s
dear siir, I, replied the lady,
Won can never come too late. =
Gus thinks This i : hint to stay
SWAY altpReth er. -. /.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-11-19
BARNES COUNTY,

Valley City, Barnes County: The
fire which burned the 500 graders camp
No. 4 also consumed four horses. ). On
the night Of Nov. 2 q man named Riley
held up Q farmer right in the city and
took $40 from him. Riley was cap
tured 81. j. Donnelly and w. r..
Williams were in Fargo Nov. g.. .Jor-
censor. the attempted suicide, is still
alive, although he threatens to destroy
himself at the first opportunity.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-11-19
MORTON COUNTY,

Mandan, Morton County: Will Ruby,
q former Mandanite but who for the
past four years resided in Massachusetts.
has returned to take up his residence in
this city 20. P. ORourke was elected
commissioner from the Mandan Dis.
trict. The logs and boards of which
Sitting Bulls cabin was constructed
have arrived here and will be safely
stored away until 1893 when they will
be taken to Chicago and erected on the
Worlds Fair grounds.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-11-19
very Close in Iewn..

Dies MONIES, Nov. 6.--Iate election
returns make no change in the results
announced last night The democrats
made clean sweep OF the state Offices
and the senate. but the republicans
have 8 safe majority IN the house. "A
report that Grover cleveland has tele-
,graphed CongEatulat ions 10 Governor
Boies il NOT true. No such message his
been received. 32 ;s3
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-11-19
GRIGGs COUNTY,,

Cooperstown, Griggs County: Col
8. r. Swartwood is the new andlord of
the Pattison Hotel. Andrew Reite
fell out Of a wagon and broke his COLLAR
bone Nov. 4.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-11-19
STUTSMAN COUNTY,

Jamestown: Father Collins of Fargo
and Father Wilhelm of Valley City took
part in the solemn high mass at the
cathedral Nov. g.. Rev. l. e. Ryan.
the new Methodist minister, has arrived
from Bismarck. e
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-11-19
POsTER COUNTY,.

Darlington. Foster County: A. o.
Elder was reelected county commits.
sioner in the First District. j. Peter
link raised 1900 bushels of wheat
from ARK anrea yo n
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-11-19
MoLEAN COUNTY,.

Washburn. Mclean County: The
Mail says that County Commissioners
John Betterdorf and State Attorney
Dick Copeland made the night Of Nov.
8 hideons with their drunken howlings.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-11-19
NELSON COUNTY.

Lakota, Nelson County: Miss Nellie
Perkins left Nov. 8 for Spring field ILL.,,
where she will spend the winter /. !. .Dorr
Rose threashed 1916 bushels. of wheat
from 60 acres
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-11-19
RANSOM COUNTY.

Sheldon: A runaway team dashed
through the west front side of James
Wonzer's barber shop on Nov. Q, and
broke every glass in the sash !. /. "Car-
dinal" De La Bere started on Nov. 3 for
New York. from whence he will go to
Buxted. Uekfeld, Sussex, Eng.
. Lisbon, Ransom County: Will 8.
Horton returned from New York Nov. 8
-. Sam Cole threshed 4, 100 bushels of
wheat from $50 acres /. Mrs. Frank
Maxon died Nov. 8 after protracted
illness. :. e. B. Winship. of Fargo, is in
the city for few days looking after life
insurance business Attorney Hugh
Doherty and wife; formerly of Fargo,
have taken up their residence in Lis.
bon. Dakota College opened Nov. @
Lisbon, Ransom County: L. E.
Truesdale left Nov. 8 for q trip to
Minneapolis. Geo F. Goodwin will
leave in few days for his annual
deer hunt in Wisconsin ). Joseph
Deicer and wife have gone to Chicago to
spend the winter with friends. "A
thresher named Hans Sande died at the
Sherman House Nov. 5, of diphtheria. :. /. :.
J. r: Marsh's team ran away with a load
of wheat the other day, one of the
horses breaking its leg. -. William
Trumbull was elected by six majority in
the Third commissioner district.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-11-19
BURLEIGH COUNTY.

Bismarck: John 7. Hayes and Nellie
CLARK were married on Nov. A.. j. When
Sheriff Donnelly entered the cell Of the
crazy man captured west of here to give
him his food on Nov. 8, the latter
stabbed him with knife, inficting q
long cash on his arm and shoulder !.
Ed Woods. clerk of the election at
Menoken, charged with smashing the
ballot box, was tried before Judge Chase
here Nov. 5, and placed under $1,000
to appear for trial before q higher court
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-11-19
Milwaukee.


Milwaukee. Nov. Wheat. easier No. Q spring
on track. cash. s14c; December. ss4c: No.
northern, CSC.
Corn Dull; No. 8. old. on track. cash. ssc.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-11-19
Wheat-No. i Northern.
minneapolis.

Minneapolis. Nov. Close-November clos.
ing s9a C; December, opening. Gle highest, 9o1o;
closing. s0xc; May. opening ss1c; high
est, 9sHc; lowest. CSC; closing. CSC; on track,
No. hard, 9sAc; No. northern. s1Ac; No.2
northern, 81 to 800.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-11-19
FARGO MARKETS.

Fargo. Nov. 7.-Wheat-The following win be
the opening quotations for the Fargo marnt
Saturday morning. furnished by the North
ern Pacific Elevator Co.: No. 1 hard s0c; No.
Northern 19s: No Northe m, 73,; Nos. $50
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-11-19
BOTH HEAU CAUNTY.

Bottineau. Bottineau County: Levi
Mellon crop yields him II, 600 bushels
Of wheat and 2, 200 bushels Of oats. Ten
acres Of oats yielded him 1900 bushels.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-11-19
SYEELE COUNTTY,

Sherbrooke. Steele County: Il q.
Day was elected commissioner in the
first commissioner district, O. w. Will
lians in the fourth. ..sH59
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-11-19

CATTLE.
Chicago, Nov Cattle = Steady, natives,
S3.10@4.60; no export steers on sale. rangers,
s3.30@4.16; stockers. 81 5O@aOO. COWS 81 60@2. &c.
shetp-Active; active; native ewes, s.. 5O@4. rs;
mixed. s4s5@4.45; wethers. $3.50. @5.25; lambs,
s. 75@5 25
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-11-19
LaNQURE COUNTY.

La Moure, La Moure County: q. ii.
Corliss is back from Fargo s.. j. R.
Garnin has returned from the western
coast.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-11-19
R;1'1[y ]! / DA x TA.
The News From Over the State Cor
densed and Made interest
ing BY Towns.
BENSON O0UNTY,

4 Minnewankan. Benson County: Mr..
Moen's family took their departure for
Staples Mimi, Nov. q.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-11-19
HIGHLAND COUNTY,


Wahpeton, Richland County: Rev.
j. b. Kelley preached his farewell SER
mon here Nov. L.. Memorial services
in honor Of the late Hon. J. 81. Miller
were held in this city Nov. 1.
Wahpeton. Richland County: A
farm hand working for 8. J. Moulton
stolea team and skipped Nov. 8, but
was captured at Abercrombie ). Mrs.
Gudger has returned from her trip to
Wisconsin Mr.. and Mrs. George B.
Taylor and Mrs. Sam Taylor will visit
friends in Maine and Rhode Island this
winter.
Lidgerwood. The Commercial Hotel
was closed last Saturday. (. Ludwig
Kotohian and Barbara Kadichka were
married Nov. 8. Julius Muggley, q
former resident of this county, was CON
vioted of murder in the first degree at
Milwaukee, Wis, recently, and is now
confined in states prison at Waupun. 49,.
CLARK. republican, was elected in the
Fourth Commissioner District, and
Ruder, democrat, in the Fifth.
Fairmont. Riohland County: Alfred
Bardsley left Dot. 81 for st Paul, where
he goes to attend school. !. !. John Reedy
and family returned Nov. 8 from six
weeks sojourn in Oregon. -. Frank
Briggs left on Nov. 2 for Washington
state, where he will spend the winter. =.
A team belonging to q. M. Daniels be.
came frightened and ran away, throwing
MI. and Mrs. Daniels from the buggy
and seriously injuring them. Thefeed
mill belonging to J. P. Taylor was de-
stroyed by fire on the night of Dot. 81.
CAss COUNTY.
Wheatland, Cass County: Rev. P. s,
Cook delivered his farewell sermon in
the M. e. Church Nov. I John M.
Outhbertson and Olive A. Howard, both
of Erie, were married here on Nov. 4.
Casselton, Oass County: LENA Olsen
has had Gus Staffin arrested on charge
OF petit larceny Nv. j. Drake, a
freight brakeman on the Northern Pa
lcific, had his fingers badly smashed
while making q coupling in the yards
here Nov. 6: 40
$ Buffalo: Oass County: William Scan
Ion OF st. Paul is here on q visit i. !.
Burglars attempted to break in the safe
in Bauer's meat market OCT. 81, but
were scared away before they did any
damage. !. William 81. Darby died Oct.
81. of typhoid fever.
Fargo: A ten-year-old thief, named
Oscar Hargrave, who burglarized cigar
store last week, was captured BY chief
of Police Fields TIE Y. s. q. =, del
egates enroute to the Lisb n convention
we're given a reception by the local mem
bers Of this city "a musical union has
been organized with q membership Of
10 ~ ~ 4 r.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-11-19
ELECTION NE Ms.

Fowler Elected Governor of New York---
Mckinley Carried Ohio by 10000 P,ura-
lily.
New YORK, Nov. 3.-Roswell P.
Flower was elected today as governor Of
New York to succeed David B. Hill.
His plurality is estimated between 49,
600 ana $4,000. Fassett did not carry
Elmira. his own city Flower beating him
there by 504 votes. This city gave Flow
or $4,000 plurality and Brooklyn gave
him $4,000. Returns received from dis
tricts outside of New York and Kings
county indicate that Fassett has been
meeting Folger's fate. In Jefferson,
Clinton, Essex, Montgomery and Wig
ominy counties he was far behind the
vote for Miller. Flowers gain on de.
creased vote were ahead of Hills
Watertown's four wards show gain of
500 for Flower. The vote in this city
today was very light. It had been ex.
dected that out of a registration of $751;
532 at least 100000 ballots would be
polled. But only about 800, 600 persons
voted. In the Hill. Miller campaign
NOSE than 261,500 votes were cast.
Comparatively Flower ran as
we'll as Governor Hill whose
plurality was $4,000 and who was
elected by 10000 Flower will take to
Harlem river $4,000 plurality. It is
doubtful if Fassett will bring down
SO, 900 to meet it. The democrats are
gaining assemblymen in the state.
Sheehan is not doing as well as Flower,
but his election is assured. at 1C
O'Clock Governor Hill sent telegram
10 Police Commissioner Martin, claim
ing the state for Flower by 10000 plu.
rality.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-11-19
sPEMBINA COUNTY,

Pembina, Pembina County: A child
of Dexter MOI olloch, s died Nov. i
Louis Johnson and Clara Johnson were
married Nov. s. s. IL
Batbgate, Pembina County: Duncan
Mckenzie has been confined to ibis bed
for the past few days. bnt is now i'm.
proving Charley Atkinson shipped
six carloads Of stock to Willow City,
Bottinsau County, Nov One dozen
street lamps have been purchased by
the city council and are being placed ID
position AZ q. Kerr. formerly Of this
place but now Of Winnipeg, was visiting
Harry Brown and Alex Stewart this
week Mrs. d. Ferguson and family
left Tor Seattle Nov. n "a
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-11-19

President Harrison yesterday ap-
pointed Eent0n b. Moi rung. 81 Miohi-
gan, secretary of the legation at San,
tiago Chill. an
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-11-19
SOUTH DAKOTA,

y ST.. PAUL, Nov. 4. "A special to the
Pioneer Press from Madison, s. D.,
says: There being no tabulated re-
turns of the previous votes by precincts
it is difficult to form estimates of the
total vote of the state from the incom-
plete returns, but in two-thirds of the
cities of the state already reported,
Jolley, republican, has majority Of
1900 over Smith, independents. Wood.
democrat, cuts no figure in the race.
has an average of twenty fonr and
Smith eighteen votes This proper.
ton carried out would give Jolley 3, 300
over Smith in this county,
which added to his city
vote would give him q total
plurality of 5000 over Smith. with a
good margin for loss. The total vote
viii be under 40, 600.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-11-19
OHIO.

CINCINNATI, Nov. 4.-There is moth
ing in the returns from the missing pre-.
cincts that have been heard from since
6 o'clock this morning to alter the re-
suit already reported from Ohio In
dications are that McKinley's plu-
rality will be about 10000,
and the legislature as already
reported. Full returns from Hamilton
County give the following results: Nc
Kinley. republican. 37,484; Campbell,
democratic. 1862; Ashenhurst, prohi-
bitionist, 400; Seitz. peoples party, 8. 773;
total 70. 1898. McKinley's plurality, 81
922; McKinley's majority, 1,704
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-11-19
RAMSEY COUTY,

Ohurch's Ferry, Ramsey County:
Joseph Graham was reelected comm1s:
sioner from the Fourth district. The
Norwegian Lutherans are advocating
the building Of . new church. B 4
Devils Lake: Thomas Thorson was
reelected commissioner in the first
district Andrew Sorenson3 has sold
his interest in the Farmers. Hotel to
Mrs. Roe. Mr.. and Mrs. w. I'll. Nc
Graw left Nov. Il s. for st. Paul,
where e Mr.. McG raw takes 8
position az assistant general freight
agent Of the Crest Northern.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-11-19

Chicago.
Chicago. Nov. THE wheat market today
presented sharp contrast with the feeling
dominated at the close last night and it was as
weak as 1t was strong then.
WHEAT No. 2.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-11-19
SARGENT COUNTY.

~ sARgFNT fy0Trry W .ss
Formsn. Haroent nnnn i, s - das.r,t
OF $500 bail, Ruel Van Ornum now lan-
cuisines in the county jail TO await his
trial on the charge Of grand larceny :.
Charles Duncan left Nov. s. for Cen
tralia. Wis. w. "a. Scott arrived from
Minneapolis Nov, 5, to make final ar
rangements Tor the erection OF mill
here
Wilnor, Sargent County; Andrew "A.
Fr;skop was elected commits.
aioner OF the First District
and DR.. PATTI on Of the Fourth.
The ladies' Of the Norwegian T,n-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-11-19
Err & M Els
The Closing Quotations Of the etock Ma.s;s
kets in New York. Chicago, Min
neapolis and Duluth.
Showing the Condition, Receipts and
Shipments Of the Products
Of the Land.

NEW YORK. E0v.7.
MONEY-Easy. ranging from to 5 per cent?
last loan4. closed offered at per cent.
PRIME MERCANTILE PAPEk-5G6K per
cent. 4
STERLING KXCHANGE--Quiet and steady
at s4.soA for sixty days bills. and s4.e0x
for demand.
METAL MARKET.
Pig 1ron-Dull; American. $15.75@18 on.
copper-E eayy; lake. November sl1.4o; De-
cember S1l40. gE', sa@
Iead-Nominal' domestic. s4.c5.
Tn-Flat, dull; straits $3.50.
RAILROAD arnCKa. II A ...N..-l
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-11-19
CONDENSE BID NEWS.
{ lleestiing HapD enings Of the Past
Week Oulled from the As
sociated Press.

& Cannon Falls is to have an electric
railway.
Diphtheria is proving fatal at North.
field, MINI. !
Fire bugs are getting in their work at
Lie Mars, 10. -: % y
Balmaceda is declared to be alive and
concealed by friends.
The official returns Of Nebraska give
Post q plurality of 4.741.
d. B. Mcdonald has been appointed
auditor for Dickey county.
The Gillian government will send an
exhibit to the Worlds Fair.
A band Of 400 sheep were cremated
near Mandan few days ago.
A Missouri Pacific train held up by
robbers and relieved of sc. 900.
At Jay Gould Office yesterday morn.
ing it was denied that he was i'll.
A gasoline explosion at Orange. Mass,
caused fire. Damage, 100000,
Is Sir Edwin Arnold. one of England's
greatest literary men, is at Boston.
The striking printers in Berlin have
been replaced by non.union printers.
A heavy export tax will be imposed
on wheat in Russia in about two weeks.
X Larkin Nix, the Thomas county, Ca,
murderer was lynched yesterday by a
mob.
The First regiments military carnival
and phantasma began last night at Chi
oago.
The total returns in New York show
that it's vote was s5,46S less than in
1888.
Mrs. Parnell was weaker yesterday,
and it is expected that she will not re-
cover.
Joe Jefferson reduced the three mile
pacing record -10a seconds, at Knox
vile, Ia.
The brick malt houseof Henry Kunt2
I -
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1891-01-07
THE SUSPENSION OF COLONEL FOR
SYTEF

The suspension of Colonel Forsythe, at
the suggestion of an unknown somebody,
and in the face of the hostile Indian
forces, and the putting Of that gallant
officer upon investigation in the very
midst of battle, in the light afforded by
the news to this date, looks like stu
pendous blunder. 1t would have been
time enough in which to have examined
into the conduct Of the Colonel's COM
mand when the trouble was over.
it may be true that Indian women and
| children were killed at the Wounded
Knee conflict by soldiers of Forsythe's
command. Why should they not have
been shot down? The boys were drawing
beads on the soldiers and the squaws were
loading the guns of the bucks and also
firing. The buck and the squaw, each
swathed in blanket, look mnch alike at
rifle distance, and soldier cannot be ex-
pected to use opera glasses before firing.
Moreover, if squaws and children make
themselves combatants, they must accept
the results. They understand this well
enough, every one of them. How can we
expect our soldiers to fight Indians, with
the knowledge that in front is probable
death from the rife fred by boy or a
squaw. and behind them, if they do es-
cape, is Court-martial if in the fight they
kill either boy or squaw?
However looked at, the suspension of
Colonel Fcrsythe was an error, an insult to
tried and gallant officer, and bit of
diletanteism that will tend to take all the
v'gor and energy out of every man and
officer at the front.