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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-10
An Organized Gang Of West
ern Cattle Thieves Cap
tuped En- MasSe.
They Are Said to Have Stolen
Fully $4,000 Worth Of
Live Stock.
Young Indian Bucks Make an
Intellectual Raid on PO-
eatello.
Pine Ridge People Look for
an Attack Under Cover
Of Night.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
SPOKANE FALLS, Wash, Jan. 9.-Sherif
Pugh. with the assistance of five deputies,
captured an organized band of cattle thieves
at an early hour this morning. The names
of the men thus far arrested are Van Cleye
Brothers. A. August, Jack Conley, George
Miles and Fl. Humason. For six months past
hundreds of cattle have mysteriously disap-
peared from the ranches and ranges within
radius of fifty miles from this city. OF late
the losses become SO numerous that the
cattlemep organized for the purpose of rum
ming the thieves to earth. Sheriff Pugh and
ex-Chief of Police Joe Warrf three days ago
discovered a rendezvous of the raiders on
Hangman creek, three miles west OF
this place. Last night the sheriff and his
deputies surrounded the place, and about 3
o'clock this morning surprised the gang as
they were driving twenty head OF cattle into
q corral Each man was covered with gun
and commanded TO dismount. The thieves
had no chance TO draw guns and were cap
tured without shot soeing fired. Later IN
the day it was learned that two more of the
gang were out at Matthew's ranch, twelve
miles from here. Deputy Sher ifFelix Pugh
went out after them, and as he entered the
house Mathews and John Miles opened fire on
him. Pugh was shot through the leg.
He returned the fire, emplying his revolver
at his assailant's, fatally wounding Mathews
and shooting Miles through the thigh. Hav-
ing 10 more ammunition, he was compelled
to return to the city without the desperadoes.
At this writing the sheriff and several dep
u ties have left for the scene of the shooting
TO capture them. 1t is estimated they have
slaughtered and sold TO markets here $780,
600 worth of stock. Humason. one of the
men arrested, is proprietor OF the largest
market in the city. Other butchers are i'm
plicated and will be arrested.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-10
COVER OF DARKNESS.
Under 1t Indians May Attack
Pine Ridge,

PINE RIDGE S. D., Jan. 9.-No one can tell
what the cover of darkness may impei the
Indians TO undertake. That they have cOn-
templated and do still contemplate an attack
upon this agency is believed by all we'll in
formed people; that they are now awaiting
the opportunity is almost all established fact.
Red Cloud is living in his own house in the
midst of the alleged friendlies. Al signal
from the hostiles it is believed he will COM
municate the same to the friendlies. The
agency could then be attacked from all
sides. There are now fewer than a
thousand soldiers within q mile of head
quarters. Before those stationed in The
field could reach here great damage could be
done. Gen. Miles to-day, as if impressed
around the school which will command a
larger extent of the friendlies camp. He
also received word from Gen. Brooks that
number of hoStileS last night tried to break
through his lines and escape TO the Rosebud.
Capt. Pierce the newly appointed agent to
succeed Dr. Royer arrived at noon to-
day. Col. Kent and Capt. Baldwin, who are
collecting the facts in the Wounded Knee
fight have already examined number of
eyewitnesses.. The information is being
gathered in an informal manner. A troop,
Seventh cavalry. Capt Moylan, left as escort
to-day with Paymasters Baker and Comegy,
who will visit all the troops in the field. 1t
has been discovered that Philip Schwenky,
of K troop, q recruit from Jefferson barracks,
whose home was Newark, N. j., was killed
On Wounded Knee creek, but the fact is now
published for the first time Red Cloud says
there are 100 wounded Indians among the
hostiles, whom Little Wound wants to send
to the agency. Gen. Miles has placed Col.
schafer, First infantry in command of the
troops at the agency. Sitting Bear and Long
Bull have written Gen. Miles that they pro-
pose to come with their followers and be
good Indians.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-10
A FREE BALLOT.
Gov. HOvey Denounces the New
State Election Law.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. 9.-Gov. Hoyey' s
message was transmitted to the legislature
this morning. In referring to the new cleo
ton law, the document says that the new
election law, in depriving the elector OF the
right to vote for any man for any office,
whether he has been nominated or not, robs
him OF his constitutional right. The chief
executive suggests that the law be so amend
ed as to make the ballot free" He also de-
plores the cost of elections, and recommends
that the assessment of candidates for Office
by committees be made criminal. The
passage of fee and salary bill
is strongly advocated. The recommendation
is made that law be enacted providing for
the establishment of board of railroad COM
missioners who may have general supervl-
sion of all the railroads in the state. with
power to inquire into all questions of neglect
or violation of the law by said roads. such
commissioners should also be authorized to
ascertain the amount of business done by the
roads and their value for taxation. The gov
eTnor calls attention to the fact that great
preparations are being made by several
states to make exhibits at the world tair.
Several legislatures have appropriated from
500, 900 to S50U.U00 for this purpose In
diana, he says, should not be behino her
sister states.
The message recommends the appropria-
ton of no particular amount Owing to the
inability of the supreme court to fully in
vestigale the great number of cases brought
before it, the establishment of an inter
mediate appellate court is recommended. The
message concludes with the suggestion that
in view of the financial condition the legis-
lature will be compelled TO raise the taxes to
at least 25 cents to 500 or authorize the
state officers TO borrow more money for fut-
uTe EXPENSES.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-10
n1oNTANA's sQUABBLE.
A Plan to Settle the Internal Leg
islatiVe Discord.

Special to the Globe
HELENA, Mont, Jan. 9.-Steps were taken
to-day looking to ending the dead lock in the
house q resolution was adopted to appoint a
committee of five to formulate and report 81
plan of settlement of the existing difficulties.
The action was taken i'll response to an ex-
pressed wish OF the Republican caucus. A.
NJ. Hotter, chairman of the committee, and
other members favor any plan that will bring
the two houses together. They met this aft
ernoon and talked the matter over. While no
plan was decided OH, it is believed one will
be ready by Monday, to which time the SEN
ate and both houses adjourned. The plan
talked of lsto have twenty-five members from
each house, whose election is undisputed,
meet with the Democratic speaker leaving
out each set of Silver Bow contestants, who
will either resign or allow their claims for
seats to be decided on the last day of the ses-
sion. Meantime, none of them participating
in the proceedings In such case the minor
officers would be divided between the two
parties. The plan meets with general ap-
proval, except on the part Of one or two OF
the Silver Bow contestants, who show dis
position to be obstinate. No scheme can be
publicans Of Silver Bow, who hold certifi-
Gates from the state canvassing board and
whose titles TO seats have been approved by
the supreme court. 1t is thought, however,
they can be brought over. The Anaconda
Standard, controlled by Marcus Daley, one
of the big four. comes ont this morning
strongly in favor of the Democrats in the
from the other side. AS DAILY has great inf1u.
ence with most of the Democ ratio members,
the utterance of mis- paper is regaTde daS sig
nifcant.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-10
BLOOD-CURDLING.
Indian Scholars to Be Used as As
sailantS of Whites.

PINE RIDGE, s. D., Jan. 9.-In this morn
ing's dispatch reference was made to the
fact that Gen. Miles has ordered the exten.
sion of the breastworks on the north
ern and southern and southeast
corners of the school grounds.
This fact led to the discovery that one of the
plans of the hosties, with the assistance OF
the alleged friendlies, was to attack the
school, This seemed improbable. Informa-
ton was sought as to why the Indians
should attack place at which SO many of
their own blood are sheltered. 1t was
answered that the attack would not be made
after the children had left the build
ing. This evacuation was TO be accom-
plished at a given signal, and imme
diately preceding 1t the scholars were to
set upon and overpower the teachers, feat
which they could easily do, then the work
of destruction was to begin. There is blood
curdling element to this story. The story IS
we'll authenticated, and has been brought to
Gen. Miles attention. He has taken the pre-
caution to guard against the outrage, as may
be inferred from the following arrange
ment. Immediately upon taking command
of the troops around the agency Col. ShafIer
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-10
BUCKS WRITE SETTLERS,
But Letters Amount to Nothing as
Evidence ofTheir Intentions.

PINE RIDGE AGENCY, S. D., Jan. Capt.
Taylor, chief OF scouts. to-day received let
ters from Short Bull and Kicking Bear, chiefs
of hostile Brules, stating that they would
surrender at the agency tomorrow with all
their people. But these letters amount to
nothing in view of the past events, for the
Indians change their minds about as fast as
they make them up. The desire of bostiles
to come in is doubtless prompted by the ap,,
proach of troops from behind and
from the wings. The soldiers are slowly
closing in OH the hostile villages. Scouts
report that the troops are already SO close to
the bostiles that skirmishing. continues at in
tervals during the day and night. Red Cloud,
who escaped from the hostiles " WednesdBy
says there are 1000 warriors in the hostile
camp, and that they are as we'll armed as the
soldiers. This shows the magnitude of the
job which lies before the soldiers, for it is
tacitly admitted that whether the hostiles
surrender or not they will be disarmed and
dismounted. 1t cost the Seventh cavalary
80 officers and privates to disarm $50 of Big
Foot's band, and it is admitted by everybody
here that the hostiles who are on White Clay
creek will never give up their rifles and
ponies without fight
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-10

for marketing wool, and Mr.. Loomis bill to
regulate the salaries of county treasurers and
provide for payment of same. Mr. Richie in
troduced number of bills, among which
was one 10 provide for the discharge of chat
tel mortgages. In the senate, Lieut.. Gov.
Allen announced the committee on election,
as follows: Senators Arnold. Ink, Kinser,
Worst, Cassel Kuhn and Lowry. Senator
Worst introduced bill to estab-
lish the parole system for convicts
which provides that only convicts
serving their first term may be paroled. SEN
ator Enger introduced a bill to establish
county dispositions, bill similar to which
was before the last session. senator Renter
has a bill changing the manner Of compen
sating county supertntendents- In counties
having ten schools or less the superinten
dent is to receive $3.50; over ten and less
than twenty schools, $500, and so on up to
$1,000, which is the highest salary that can
be paid the superintendent. lie is to receive
10 cents mile for his own expenses OF trav-
cling in the county, in addition to the salary.
Senator Little has q free text book bill.
Haggart is to have the chairmanship of the
appropriation committee; Little, judiciary;
Worst, education; LaMoure. state affairs;
Kuhn, warehouses; Almen, temperance.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-10
BUCKS kEPULSED.
Indians Attempt to Besiege the
Town of PocateIIo.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Jan. 9-The young
bucks made an attempt 10 besiege Pocatello
last night, but an armed force of men, organ
lied for the purpose, appeared, and the lndi-
retired to wait for reinforcements. The gov
ernor of Idaho had been asked to call out
troops. and last night held conference with
the attorney general as to whether he could
or not. The company at Eagle Rock has
been ordered to the spot. A special from
Sioux Falls says:
The Indians are dancing in that vicinity
and becoming more threatening. They are
getting ready to go on the war path. and The
people at Blackfoot are becoming seriously
alarmed over the situation. A meSsage to
the governor of Idaho from Blackfoot says:
For Gods sake sent US guns At O'Clock
all the Idaho militia are under arms ana
ready to march at moments notice. Six
troops of the guards have ordered ammunl-
ton from Boise City, and arrangements are
being made to send it, A private dispatch
lust i'll SAYS that 500 Indians are dancing six
miles north of Pocatello. The following
message passed between G. F. Ressguie and
Gov. Wiley last night:
Pocatello. Jan. 8.-Gov. N. b. Wiley, Boise
CITY: There is danger of an Indian outbreak
M the Pocatello reservation. We recommend
that troops be sent to Pocatello to protect the
citizens and property. What can you do,
and what equipment do you want to move
troops2 Please make quick reply.
G. f. RESCUE,
General Manager Union Pacific Railway.
Boise City, Dan. &c. F. RESCUE: will
send Adj. Gen. Curtis to Pocatello by to-
nights Irain and await his auvice, unless
further informed before night. have con-
suited Mai. NOISE, also militia officers and
all are prepared to act promptly. Keep me
advised. N. B. WILEY, Governor
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-10
ANXIOUS GUTHRIE.
Trouble Expected With an At
tempt to Disarm Indians.

tempt to DlSarm Indians.
GUTHRIE. o. T., Jan. 9.-Muc excitement
prevails here regarding the present Indian
outlook. Grave apprehension is felt. and
trouble is expected as soon as the disarming
of the Indians is begun. Reports regarding
the seriousness of the situation have been
withheld by correspondents. but it is no
longer a secret that trouble is imminent. and
the facts must be promulgated. The settlers
along the reservation borders are. of course
more alarmed, and their position is the most
critical. Klngfsher al present is i'll a furore,
and to-day George B. Laing OF that place came
to this city. and at once sought the Office of
United States Marshal Grimes. Laing states
that militia company had hurriedly organ
lied there which numbered sixty-fve men,
A company of minute men had also been
formed of 1l2 members, who may, on mo-
ment's notice, be called out in case OF an out
break. Sixty-five guns were reported at the
organization meeting of the men, and the re-
mainder are to at once be supplied. 1.-The
Indian scare in this territory is no
longer a fake, and within weeks
time, at the longest, Kingfisher
and other border towns will be under con-
stant picket guard said Laing to Marshal
Grimes Laing was the secretary of the
minute mems organization meeting, and a
citizen of repute of the village of Kingfsher.
Laing stated that Cheyenne ands Arapahoe
Indians had come into Kingfisher yesterday
and purchased every cartridge that could be
had, one Indian buying fifteen boxes. The
aspect is certainly serious and Judge Seay,
of the supreme bench. said to-day that the
inland towns should at once organize in COM
panies to protect, if necessary, the Settlers
along the border
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-10
WINTER CAMPAIGN.
The Two Armies May Not Come
Together Till Spring.

The Two Armies May Not Come
Together Till Spring.
RUsHvILLE, Neb., JAN Notwithstanding
the report that the government troops are
preparing to force the Indian troubles to a
crisis by surrounding the hostiles and max
ing them fight or surrender, there are other
indications that the present condition of af
fairs may be prolonged all winter. The lines
are being strengthened at the scene of hos
tilities, and both parties are improving their
positions by digging rifle pits and throwing
up breastworks. The Indians captured and
drove off the agency's herd of cattle, so they
are in no danger of starving. 1t looks now
as if the two armies might not confront each
other until spring opens, unless the United
States takes the initiative, and that it is not
likely to do until all the friendlies are known
to have separated themselves from the hos
tiles. snow storm is raging at the present
time and will have its effect on the situation.
The Indians are reported destitute of blank
cts and have not drawn clothing for year,
so they are in bad shape to endure spell OF
severe winter weather.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-10
ROyd a Citizen.
AGAINST BRIBERY.
South Dakota Levels Resolutions
at Pettigrew and Moody.

South Dakota Levels Resolutions
at Pettigrew and Moody.
Special to the Globe.
PIERRE :. D., Jan 9,-After a red-hot de-
bate over q resubmisSion of prohibitory
amendment to the constitution and intro
auction of several unimportant bills, the fol
lowing resolution was introduced and
adopted:
Whereas, 1t has come to the knowledge Of
Ihis house that number of its members
have been repeatedly and continuously an
noyed by the approaches of eyil-diSposed
persons that bribes have been offered and
unlawful promises made and improper In
ducements have been held out to attempt to
influence votes and actions of its members
In matters pertaining therein, that,
Whereas These corrupt offers have been
openly and almost publicly made, calling for
immediate action on our part in defense of
the rights and dignity of the house. there
fore
Resolved, That a committee of five be ap-
pointed to investigate these charges, etc.
In line with above a Democratic member,
Mark Sheafe, introduced the following resO-
lntion In the senate. evidently levelled par
ticularly at Senators PettigreW and Moody's
presence in Pierre:
Whereas The statutes of the United States
notably civil service law, prohibits public
using their influence as such government
officials in manipulating and controlling
elections; and,
Whereas, The national platform of the
party in power pledges such party to rigid
enforcement of civil service law; and
Wehreas, The presence at this time at the
state capitol of not less than twenIy-lhree
public servants of the government, includ-
ing United States senators, members of the
house of representatives, registers and re-
ceivers of the United States land Offices,
United States district attorney, United States
senate employees and other functionaries,
has the appearance of utter disregard of the
laws of the nation and the interests of the
people, therefore,
Resolved, Thata sense of propriety should
dictate to these public servants that they re-
turn at once TO their places of duty, and
leave to the direct representatives of the
people the duty of serving United States
senate uninfuenced by official power and
promise Of political rewards.
The Democratic-lndepende combination
is holding daily caucuses to which none but
the initiated are admitted, ana utmost Sc
crecy Is preserved
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-10
Message of Gov. Francis.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 9.-The message of Gov.
Francis was read before the legislature this
afternoon. 1t is very long and treats chiefly
of state matters. 1t notes the fact that the
taxable wealth Of the state has increased
S30I, ,000.0 or ID per cent in the last de-
cade, while the real value of its property has
been enhanced to still greater extent. Con-
cerning the farmers and their organizations
the governor says the widespread discomfort
which pervades the agricultur@lists of the
country is natural result of the classlegis-
lating which has been enacted at Washing
ton during the past thirty years.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-10
Lives in Danger.

WINNIPEG. Man, Jan. 9.-The sheriff Of
Bottineau, N. D., has telegraphed the COM
mander of the detachment of mounted police
in Manitoba that the Indians on the Turtle
Mountain reservation on the Canadian side
of the line have begun their war dances, and
lives and property of settlers in the adjoining
district of North Dakota are to be protected
He calls upon the Canadian authorities to
take immediate steps, and detachment of
police has been ordered to the reserve. The
are American Sioux
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-10
Sensational Suicide.

LANCASTER, Pa. Jan. 9.-The most sensa-
tional suicide which has occurred in this
vicinity for some time past was the one com
mitted IN this city this afternoon by Charles
Reese, a wholesale oyster merchant. He cut
his throat and inflicted nine wounds near
the heart with a pocket knife. After COM
mitting the act he walked into the room
where his wife was sitting and threw himself
down at her feet. He afterwards walked
back 70 his bedroom and bled to death,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-10
On to Pocatello.

BOISE CITY. Idano. Jan. 9.-Gov. Wiley
held conference last evening with Maj
Noyes, commander of the Boise barrack, and
as consequence, cavalry company and an
infantry company here are ready to move at
short notice. The governor has sent Adit
Gen. Curtis. of the Idaho national guards, TO
Pocatello station to confer withe the citizens
of Pocatello and the Union Pacific railroad
officials. The governors action will be de-
termined by Curtis report
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-10
Calling a Halt.

SPRINGFIELD. H., Jan. ct seems now
that The promised attempts by each party to
unseat members of the other in order to Sc
cure majority on joint ballot win probably
be held in abeyanee, since, II once entered
The threat of the democratic house to unseat
McCrane has led to a counter-threat by the
Republican senate to unseat Noonan and
others, and these are urging their brethern
in the house, not TO get them into trouble by
any rash measures
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-10
Without Foundation.

WASHINGTON, Jan. "a telegram was re-
ceived tonight by Gen. Schofeld from Gen.
Gibbon, commanding the division OF the Pa
cific, who made an investigation of the
threatened Indian trouble in the vicinity of
Pocatello, Idaho. He reports that the scare
is without foundation. No kilograms from
Gen. Miles concerning the situation at or
near Pine Ridge have bean received by Gen.
SchOfeld since this morning
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-10
DEATH WARRANTS.
Gov. Beaver Issues Batch of
Sanguinary Documents.

BARRIsBURe, Pa, Jan. 9.-Gov. Beaver
this afternoon issued the following death
warrants: William West, Washington county
Thursday, February 26; Harry Marrah, alias
Marsh, Cambria county, same date; George
w. Moss Luzerne county, Wednesday,
March %; William Stangley, Carbon county,
same date. The governor still has the case
of the Nicely brothers. Somerset county, un-
der consideration. An effort is bling made
to have him withhold the death warrant.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-10
BILLS AT BISMARCK.

Ten Measures in the North Da.
kOta Legislature.
Special to the Globe.
BIsMARcK, N. D.. Jan. 9.-Ten bills were
introduced in the house to-day. George
Lutz introduced bill to prov de facilities
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-10
WAR PAINT ON.
Indian Matters in Nevada Grow
Serious.

CARSON, New, Jan. 9.-Indian matters in
this state are assuming serious aspect. Over
200 bucks gathered near Pine Nut with their
war paint ON. All Indians able to fight
have left Genoa, with sufficient arms and
ammunition to wage disastrous conflict. The
Carson Guards may be called out at any time
or notified to be in readiness. The squaws
are making rabbit-skin blankets for the tribe
and loading each man down with material to
stand the winter The Bannocks are closely
allied to the Piutes, ana they are in constant
communication with each other, with
probability of the massing of forces shortly.