The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1891-01-03

central SCeut ITOIu VIEW. luIouSu lnis
horrible curtain single Indians cou 4 be
seen attempting to fly before being fred
upon, but afte the first discharge from
the carbines of the troopers there we're
few OF them left They fell on all sides
like grain in the course of the scythe.
Indians and soldiers lay together and the
wounded, fought on the ground. Off
through the draw toward the bluffs the
few remaining warriors fled, turning oc
casionnlly to fire, but now evidently Car
ing more tor escape than battle. Only
wounded Indians seemed possessed of
the courage of devils. From the ground
where they bad fallen they continued to
fire until their ammunition was gone or
until killed by soldiers. Both sides for
got everything excepting only the load
ing and discharging of guns. 1t was only
in the early part OF tie affray that hand
to-haud fighting was seen. Carbines
were clubbed, subres cleaned and war
clubs cirCled in the air and came down
like thunderbolts. The Indians could
not stand that storm from the soldiers.
1t was only the stroke of life before
death. The remnant fled and the battle
became hunt. 1t was now that the ar
tillery was called into requisition. Be
fore the fighting was so close the guns
could npt be trained without danger
of death to the soldiers. Now with the
indians flying where they might, it was
easier to reach them. Gatling and Hotch-
kiss guns were trained and then began
heavy firing which lasted half an hour
with frequent heavy volleys of musketry
and connon.. 1t was war Of extermina-
ton with the troopers. 1t was difficult
to restrain the troopers. Tactics were
almost abandoned. About the only tao
tic was to kill while it could be done,
wherever an lndian could be seen down
into the creek and up over the bare hills
they were followed by the artillery and
musketry fire, and for several minutes
the engagement went on until not a live
Indian vas in sight.
OMAHA, Dec. 30.--The Bees special
from Rushville, Neb., says: Advices
from the seat of war give the news of
another encounter between troops and
Indians at point within four miles of
the agency. The Seventh and Ninth
cavalry were just coming IN from yes
terday's battlefield, followed by their
provision train. On reaching the point
named large band of Indians headed by
Chief Two Strike dashed suddenly upon
the train, captured it and We're making
off with it to the Bad Lands, when the
cavalry wheeled and gave pursuit. In
the battle which followed over 30 Indians
were wounded, but no soldiers were
killed, according to the latest reports.
The Two Strike Indians had yesterday
been considered peaceable and subdued,
but their sudden change of mind causes
grave fears here that perhaps none of the
so-called friendlies Can be relied upon.
However, word from General Brooke
to the settlers today is somewhat
reass'iring, it being to the effect that a
great body of savages have remained
loyal all the while and that nearly all the
| rebels are dead, He iur.her says the
settlers here ase not now i'll Gunger. Re
liable news is also at hand that Col.
Htnrv is nov approaching the agency
with seven huudred indians ~ h taIed i4
the Bad Lands. This is believed to in
clude all the remnants of rebels on the
reservation and hopes nre entertained OF
a speedy settlement. 1t has cost the lives
abb ut $50 Indians and twenty five OK
thirty soldiers killed and wounded T.
effect this result. II, indeed 1t may he
said that peace is yet established.
The body of gallant Capt. Wallace an :
other dead soldiers arrived here at noon
from the agency and will be shipped 70
Fort Robinson, the nearest military pot.
Rushville is crowded with settlers, lte
churches and all public rooms are throNn
open aud no effort is beinI sparedE"
make refugees comfortable. They ire
here as previously reported on the adyre
of Gen. Brook They are not only resdY
to defend their homes, but many are
anxious to enlist with the regnlar II
further fighting should occur.
OMAHA, Dec. 30.-The Bees slr 'ial
from Rosebud agency, s. d., says: wo
troops of the Ninth cavalry and alree
companies of the eight infantry ave
been prepared to move at mon 'nts
notice. Last night orders came for hem
to start at once for the Bad Lands ;
! Pickets at Rosebud have Seen II iians