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might have had some row with that
Sydney duck, Australian Pete. in the
mines That satisfied them. II go
back now and say it's lie, that your
name ANT Fowler. and you never knew
who Pete was, they'll just pass you
over to tho police to deal with you and
wash their hands of it altogether.
You may prove to tho police who you
are and how that clerk mistook you,
but it will give You trouble. And who
are there here who knows who you
really are?"
''No one," said Flint, with sudden
hopclessness-
And you say you're an orphan and
amt got any relation livin' that you're
beholden to?"
mo one"
''Then take my advice and be Fowler.
and stick to it. Be Fowler until Fowler
turns up and thanks you for it; for
you've saved Fowler's life, as Pete
would never have funlsd and lost his
grit over Fowler as he did with you;
and you've a right to his name"
He stopped, and the same odd. super
stitious look came into his dark eyes
Don't you sec what all that means?
Well I'll tell you. You're in the big
gest streak of luck man ever had.
You've got the cards in your own
hands. They spell Fowler Play
Fowler first, last a1d all tho time.
Good night and good luck, Mr. low
ler."
The next mornings journal contained
an account of the justifable killing of
the notorious desperate and ex-convict,
Australian Pete, by a courageous young
miner by the name of Fowler IAN
oct OF firmness and daring" said tho
Pioneer, which will go fur to coun-
teract the terrorism produced by those
lawless ruflians."
In his new suit Of clothes and with
this paper in his hand Flint sought the
dry-goods proprietor. The latter was
satisfied and convinced. That morning
Harry Flint began his career as sales
man and as Shelby Fowler"
From that day Shelby Towler's
career was one of uninterrupted pros
perity. Within the year he became q
partner. The same miraculous fortune
followed other ventures later. He was
mill-owner. mine-owncr. bank director
"a millionaire. He was popular; tho
reputation ~ his brief achievements
over tho desperate kept 49,. secure
from the attack of envy and rivalry.
He never was confronted By the real
Fowler. There was no danger of ex-
posurc by others: the one custodian of
his secret, Tom Flynn. died in Nevada
the year following. He had quite for.
gotten his youthful past. and even the
more recent lucky portrnanteau: re-
membercd nothing. perhaps. but the
prctty face of the daguerreotype that
had fascinated him. There seemed to
be no reason why he should not live and
die as Shelby Fowler.
His business a year later took him 20
Europe. lie was entering . train at
one Of the great railway stations Of
London. when the porter, who had Just
deposited his porfnanteau in q CON-
nsrtment. reappeared at the window.
followed by n young lady in mourning.
beg pardon, sir. but | handed ron
the wrong portmanteau That be-
longs to this young lady This is
yours-
Flint glanced at the portraanteau on
che seat before him II certainly was
nos his. although IL bore the initials
ssS F. He was mechanically handing
n back 30 the porter. when his eyes
fell on the voung ladvs face. For an
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Tower Clothing Co--Hudson's Tower Clothing Co.

needs There were . few articles OF
jewelry, which he put rcligiously
aside. There were some letters which
seemed to be of purely business
character There were a few da-
guerrectypes of pretty faces, one Of
which was singularly fascinating to
him. But there was another Of o
young man. which startled him with
its marvellous resem blance to himself.
In fash of intelligence he understood
IL all now. 1t was the likeness of the
former owner of the trunk, for whom
the assistant had actually mistaken
him. He glanced hurriedly at the en-
velopes of the letters. They were ad-
dressed to Shelby Fowler, the name by
which the assistant had just called
him. The mystery was plain now.
And for the present he could fairly ac-
cept his good luck and trust to later
fortune to justify himself
Transformed in his new garb he left
his lodgings to present himself once
more to his possible employer. His
way led past one of the large gambling
saloons 1t was yet too early to find
the dry goods dealer disengaged; per-
haps tho consciousness of more decent
civilized garb emboldened him to
minglc more freely with strangers and
he entered the saloon. He was scarce
ly abreast Of one of the faro tables
when man suddenly leapcd up with
IN oath and discharged a revolver full
in his face. The shot missed. Before
his unknown assailant could fire again
the astonished Flint had closed with
him and instinctively clutched tho
weapon.
A brief but violent struggle ensued.
Flint felt his strength failing him,
when suddenly look of astonishrncnt
camc into the furious eyes of his ad-
versary. and the mans grasp mechan-
ically relaxed. The half-frced pistol,
thrown upward by this movement,
was accidentally discharged point
blank into his temple and he fell dead.
No Que in the crowd had stirred or in
terfered.
You've done for French Pete this
time, Mr. Fowler" said a voice at his
elbow. He turned gaspingly nnd rec
ognized his strange benefactor, Flynn.
IL call you all TO witness, gentlemen" !"
continued the gambler. turning dicta-
torily TO the crowd, that this man
was first attacked and was unarmed. ="
He lifted F1ints limp md empty
hands and then pointed 10 the dead
man who was still grasping the weap-
on. Gomez He caught tho half par
alyzed arm OF Flint and dragged him
into the street
But" stammered the Mortified Flint
ss be was borne along. "what does it
all mean7 What made that man attack
me2"
II reckon it was case Of shooting
On sight, Mr.. Fowler; bat he missed it
by not waiting to see IL you were
armed IL wasn't the square thing.
and you're ali right with the crowd
now, whstever he might have had agin
you"
But" protested the unhappy Flint
'sI never laid eyes on the man before.
and my name isn't Fowler"
Flynn halted and dragged him in a
DOORWAY. 'fwho the dickens are youg'
he asked, roughly.
Briefly, passionately, almost hyster.
icslly. Flint told him his .rant story.
An odd expression came over the ram-
bler's face.
Look here he said. abruptly. "r
have passed the word to the crowd ron-
der that yeu are dead broke miner
called Fowler. l allowed that Won
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The New Pension Law,

which they may not have tulls considered. AZ
is very lbefa Pensions ale ing granfsd
With no other .yd fftc- save medicEl exami-
mai oE- TIE majority of claimants are getting
sZ month. You eail De prosecuting a cir IN
under the Old Law and a claim under the New
Law nj the same time. Oae claim does not
conflict W IN the other You con araw pen-
sion under tie new Jaw. and then romtitte
ana draw n pen on "a your G aim md r the
old law. You cw .tand two chances TO get
pension where or ray you had only one. and
perhaps a very lln c1Ance.
tOMEADb. bOt AN GET rEN-
SION ~ you served % days. were honorabiy
discharged. and now have \ pe msnent -
ability. provided Il - not the re.ut Of your
vicious habits. Then II you received anv dis-
ability vhlle In the 4. ;. service YOU can hie a
claim under the ola law. und II you finally be-
come helpless yen can gci >Is a month.
WHY NOT APPLY AT 0NCt7
Fee for increase claim g.. File your c,sim
for the sake nf your family II not for r,fur own
sake. Cal upon OF write. Yours In 3. 4. a l..
CHARLES Il. GIBSON.
Late Acting Chaplain N chiean Soldiers Home
slsD Of Canranv II. list Mich. Infantry.
SoiICiTos OF FENSloNs.
Rooms q. New Housemsn Book. Opposite
Citv ilal Grand Rapids. Mich.
TELEPHONE 1879.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-01-09
TAKE PINE RIDGE.
Short Bull Says He Will Do 1t If
1t Costs Him Every War.
riOr.
Half Breeds Advised to Fly tc
Save Their Families, Which
They Do.

OMAHA, Jan. IA Bee special from
Pine Ridge says: The seriousness of the
situation here is increasing. Short Bull,
the leading hostile chief, who has dis
tinguished himself all along during this
trouble by never for moment consider
ing any of the overtures looking to an
amicable settlement, but who has
steadily stuck to his lair in the Bad
Lands, and has now assumed command
of the great body Of hostles, has told
our spies that he would take this agency
If it COST him every warrior he had.
Half-Breeds Informed.
Half-breeds here have been informed
by friends and relatives, whom some Of
them have among the hostiles, that they
better move their families long distance
from the agency, as grea, raid and
massacre was certain. The half breeds
are showing us what they think of this
information by getting their families
ment herder, John Dwyer, and Issue
Clerk Pugh have both discovered
through their friends Of years standing
that raid and massacre has been fully
decided upon and maturely planned.
Gen. Miles is thoroughly conversan,
with all these facts and himself says that
our situation is exceedingly critical
There are less than 600 soldiers here now
all told.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-01-09
VILLAGERS ARMED.
Western Nebraska Panic Stricken Owe,
Their Peril from Indians.

Western Nebraska Panic Stricken Over
Their Peril from Indians.
LONG PINE, Neb., Jan. S.-When the
Cheyennes made their famous run
through Nebraska from Indian Terri
tory to the old Red Cloud agency, years
ago, there was wild panic among the
settlers, but not to be compared with
the stampede which is now in progress
in the Western part of this state. From
Fremont as far west as the hills, armed
men are on duty as defenders ofvillages.
Ten companies Of state troops are al
ready in the field, and the rest Of the
militia force will be in motion within
twenty-four hours. It is evident that
Gen. Miles has all he attend to, and it
was wise move to protect the frontier
with the militia. At all the depots along
the Elkhorn Valley road great crowds
gathered, ready to cheer The soldiers.
State soldiers are now in Long. Pine,
Valentine, Chadron, Rushyi1le and
many other exposed towns. 1t is not
thought, however, that their strength is
over 300. In many places the citizens
are building forts with deep cellars into
which to crawl if the stocka6es are car
ried by the foe. Appeals Tor arms and
soldiers are being received day and night
by Governor Thayer.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-01-09
WANT TO SURRENDER.
Pine Ridge Indians Numbering 1900
Want to Come in-No Terms offered.

Pine Ridge Indians Numbering e,aoo
Want to Come in-No Terms offered.
PINE RIDGE AGENCY, S. D., Jan. g.
A small party consisting of young Jack
Red Cloud, Big Road, High Horse,
Lone Bear, Linn Hawk and five others,
came in from the hostile camp to have a
talk with Gen. Miles. They at once
proceeded to his headquarters, where,
perhaps, a more brief conversation was
held than was expected by the Indians,
Gen. Miles plainly telling them to come
in and surrender; that he was not here
to listen to their complaints; that they
would be allowed to go to Washington
to make them after the trouble was ar
ranged here. They stated that nearly,
if not quite all, of the Pine Ridge Ind
ians were desirous Of peace and wanted
to come hack to the agency. If the Pine
Ridge Indians conclude to come back
it will greatly reduce the war party,
now numbering about 1000. According
to the agents figures there are 1890 Pine
Ridge Indians absent, and so their force
would be ereduced at leasthalf Of the pres
ent number. Gen. Miles held short
talk with these Indians and they set out
on their return. It is thought most of
the Pine Ridge Indians will be here in a
day or two.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-01-09
Dickey County Honored

In the organization of the Legisla-
ture last Tuesday, Dickey county
received her share of the officers if not
a trife more. G. G. Bowsfield was
again made clerk of the senate with
out opposition. This position has gen
orally been conceded to Mr.. Bowsfield
as he made during the last session one
of the most efficient clerks ever seen at
Bismarck. w. B. Allen was made
speaker of the house and his friends
and enemies are pleased with tho ap-
pointment but for obviously different
reasons, while E. R. Kennedy was
made messenger of the house. A most
worthy appointment and one which
his many friends hope will lead to
others more deserved.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-01-09
ONLY AS TO PINE RIDGE.
The Order for Military Agents Does Not
Apply to Other Agencies.

The Order for Military Agents Does Not
Apply to Other Agencies.
WASHINGTON, Jan. S.-After a con-
sultation between Secretaries Noble and
Proctor the following telegram relating
to the displacement Of Indian Agent
Roger at Pine Ridge was sent, with the
approval of the president, by Gen. Scho-
field to Gen. Miles: After mature con-
sideration of your recommendations re-
specting Indian agents it has been de-
cided to appoint one of the army officers
named by you to be agent at Pine Ridge
agency, to have full charge of all the In
dians assembled at that place. His ap-
pointment will be sent out without un-
necessary delay. 1t has also been de-
cided not to appoint army officers to act
as Indian agents at any of the other
agencies, but to leave you to exercise
the necessary military control under
the orders heretofore given by
the president and through the
officer named by you and approved in
my dispatch of Tuesday, and such 9TH
ers as may hereafter be selected for that
purpose, it being understood that this
military supervision and control will
need to be only temporary. This con-
clusion is regarded as final settlement
of the question.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-01-09
shot IN THE HEAD
Lieut.. Casey, of the Second In
fantry, Killed by Indian
Bullets.
Heavy Firing Reported by Gen
Brooke, in the Direction Of
Hostile Camp.

PINE RIDGE AGENCY. S. D., Jan. g.
Gen. Miles has received official informa-
tion of the killing, near the hostile
camp, of Liet. Casey, of the Twenty
second infantry, who had ventured too
near the savages. He was shot through
the head. Gen. Brooke, who sent this
startling information, also reported
heavy firing in the direction of the hos
tile camp, and it is supposed that the
Indians have attacked troops or fired
upon a passenger train. Lieut.. Casey
was one of the best officers in the army.
The Indians who are now in rebellion
represent all the reservations in Dakota.
There are many Cheyennes among them
and scout says that bands of Arapa-
hoes have joined the hostile forces. Two
troops Of the First infantry from Cali
fornia have left Rushyille for Pine
Ridge.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-01-09
ONE MORE VICTIM.
The Body of Private Francis Chotte, O
the Seventh Cavalry, Found,

The Body of Private Francis Chotte, OF
the Seventh Cavalry, Found.
OMAHA, Jan. IA special from Pine
Ridge says: That the search for
the dead was not conclusive was
proved Tuesday when an Indian
brought into the agency the body of Pri-
vate Francis Chotte, Of Troop q, Seventh
cavalry. The body was found in a ra-
vine six miles from the battlefield to the
north. The unfortunate soldier had
been mutilated in horrible manner.
Every bone in the body was broken and
the scalp removed. Chotte was probably
killed in one of the skirmishes and over
looked. He was buried with military
honors in the reservation cemetery.
sixty-five squaws with about the same
number of papooses came in from the
hostile camp, about six miles away, and
are being taken care of. There is great
suffering among the hostiles on account
of the scarcity Of food or shelter. No
movement of troops is projected. It is
stated that Gen. Forsythe is not to be
reinstated till the close of the campaign.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-01-09
Old Soldiers Meet.

At a meeting of Gen. Burnside
Post G.. A. r. on Saturday evening
Jan. Bird the following comrades
were installed in their respective
offices for the ensuing year.
Commander, M. N. Chamberlln.
Sen. Vice Commander, RS Angel.
Jun. g. I" Wilson Wright
Adjutant, W. H. Wasson
Quartermaster, J. N. Chamberlin.
Surgeon, John Rairden.
Chaplin. Edward Bly,.
Officer Of the Day, E. Boehmler.
Z" Guard P. w. Thompson
Sargent Major, J. A. Morgan
q. NJ. Sargent, f. Adsley
Recruiting Officer, Henry Garfield.
The Post decided to have regu-
lar old fashioned bean bake Thurs
oay evening January 22nd the
bill of fair to consist of beans, coffee
and hard tack together with such
other extras as the good ladies Of
Oakes shall think proper. The in
tellectual feast will consist Of several
thrilling army and prison experiences
intersperced with a few old wal
songs which never wear out. Every.
body of course a,e invited but we
especially invite all old soldiers with
their wives and families to come.
Further particulars will be gives
n xt week.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-01-09
Urged by Proctor.

WASHINGTON, Jan. IAN excited
discussion took place in the White House
at the cabinet meeting on the Indian
question. The secretary of war has
urged the transfer of the Indian agencies
to the war department.. Secretary No
ble has angrily denounced the assertions
OF incompetency of Indian agents, call
ing attention to the fact that the killing
OF Sitting Bull and subsequent blood
shed occurred only after the military ar
rived and began operations. tits almost
certain that President Harrison will side
with Noble against the proposed trans
fer of the Indian bureau to the war de-
partment.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-01-09
RED AGAINST RED.
1t Is Believed the Next Big Battle Will
BE Between HostiIes and FriendIics.

1t Is Believed the Next Big Battle Will
BE Between Hostiles and FriendIics.
OMAHA, Jan. IA World Herald
special from Pine Ridge says everything
now points to a battle and a disastrous
one. However, it will not be between
the troops and hostiles, but between the
hostiles and the friendhes who desire to
leave the hostile camp and come in to
the agency. Red Cloud has signifed 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
death 70 the first person that attempts to
desert Che hostile band. This is causing
trouble. The older Indians want to come
in, but the young bucks
Insist on Fighting.
However, the cajoleries of the medicine
men are fast losing strength. Their de-
ception about the ghost spirit being
bullet proof mas caused the older Indians
to think that peace is more desirable
than war.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-01-09
OAKES DICKEY COUNTY, NORTH FRIDAY 1891

The purchase by T. F. Marshall
Of the interests Of the eastern stock
holders in the Bank of Cakes. which
occurred this week, is one of the
largest deals ever consumated in
this county, and one which most
intimately effects the interests Of our
citv. By this deal Mr.. Marshall
takes the presidency and assumes
complete control Of the Bank Of
Oakes, and succeeds to the horse
business Of Marshall & Yerkes. H.
G. Mccartney the popular book
keeper becomes cashier, and all will
be glad to learn of his we'll earned
promotion. Mr.. Marshall is in
thorough sympathy with this coun,
try and has many ties to bind him
to it, and we are glad to learn OF
these new ones which ass ure his
residence in this city. His liberal
and prompt western style Of doing
business is we'll known to all.
Under the change MIR. Marshall's 5
broad business principles will have
full sway and we predict that the
Bank of Oakes will exert bene-
fetal influence upon the city and
surrounding country which will be
felt and seen in increasing evidence
of prosperity, even more than here
tofore. The Bank has been incor.
porated under the State Bank Act,
and is now subject to an examina-
ton Of the State Bank examiner,
and will be better prepared than,
ever to protect the interests Of de-
positors and patrons. The Bank OF
Oakes has been the strongest Bank
in the county since its organization
and remarkable successful lnstitu-
ton. under the management of Mr..
Marshall, and we prophecy for it a
steady growth in strength and pros
perity. We are pleased to know
that Mr.. Yerkes and Mr.. Baker, in
selling the interests mentioned above
have parted with only a small part
Of their interests in North Dakot;
They are still large owners Of city
and farm property and large inves-
tors. They both have unbounded
faith in the future Of North Dakot;
and it has come to our knowledge
that they are quietly adding to theil
real estate holdings thus manifest
ing their faith.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-01-09
Camp VIII BE Bombardcd.
ANOTHER UPRISING FEARED.

Devils Lake Indians Threatens to Go on
the Warpath.
FORT ToTTEN, N. D., Jan. 7.-Rumors
are current here that the $500 Indians
on the Totten reservation are liable at
any moment to inaugurate a massacre Of
settlers living along the North Dakota
border. This band has been unruly for
some time on account of their half
starved condition, and have several
times given trouble. The troops here are
totally inadequate to protect settlers
should an uprising occur. Settlers are
much worried over the situation and
have sent a protest to Washington
against leaving this band of $500 saw
ages to menace the people.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-01-09
wyoming Settlers Scared,

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Jan. S.-Two calls
for arms to be used for the protection Of
settlers from Indians were received al
the governors Office Tuesday. Maraud.
ing Sionx are in Converse county, NOT
over hundred miles from this city.
The arns at the disposal of the governor
were exhausted two weeks ago. Maj.
Stilzer, Of the state guards, has been
ssnt to Lrsk and Douglas to investigate
md il he thinks the situation serious the
militia will be ordered out at once.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-01-09
Voted to Investigate Sitting Bulls Death

Voted to Investigate Sitting Bulls Death.
WASHINGTON, Jan. THE Indian
trouble came up before the house COM
mittee on military affairs in connection
with resolution introduced just before
Christmas by Mr.. McAdoo, of New Jer-
sey, calling on the secretary of war and
the secretary of the interior for informa-
ton in regard to the death of Sitting
Bull. The conduct of campaign by Gen.
Miles was discussed incidentally. Ref
erence was made also to Gen. Miles re-
ported presidential candidacy. All this
discussion was purely informal and
represented merely the individual views
of the members of the committee caused
by newspaper dispatches and converse
hons. The McAdoo resolution was
adopted without division.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-01-09
More Troops to Be Sent.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 7.-Orders have
been received by Gen. Gibbons from
Washington to have two companies Of
the Fifth artillery and two companies of
the Fourth Cavalry to hold themselves
in readiness to start at once for the
scene Of the Indian troubles in Dakotas
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1891-01-09
A Texas Town Burned.

GAINESVILLE, Tex, Jan. THE little
town of Bolivar, ten miles southwest of
here, was nearly destroyed by fire Sun
day night. All the business buildings
together with the postofice, were de-
stroyed. The loss is estimated at &s5.-
00. haf covered by 1suranue. The
ass was Of iUceudiWy uanea.