St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-12

from the forest. The Indians grasped
their weapons and rushed to the centre
of the village, where it was related
amid great excitement. how two Winnie
bagoeS, in chase of a deer, had pursued
it across the boundary line and had
ruthlessly followed and killed their
game far within the territory of the
Chippewas. Such audacity was unheard
of, Such all insult was unbearable, such a
breach of faith could only be wiped out
in blood. Then came the awful war
dance and the other savage prepare
tons for the battle, and soon a savage,
painted band of warriors were headed
for the camp of the WinnebagOes. But
their neighbors well knew what would
follow their tTespaSS upon the land of
their fierce neighbors. and. anxious to
strike the first, were already on the way
to take the ChippewaS by surprise. On
the boundary line between the lands of
the two tribes the dense forest opened
out into little clearing. and the two
bands Of Indians, rushing to meet each
other, emerged into the open ground
at the same instant and found
themselves face to face. Both
were taken by surprise and they
stood glazing at each other, awaiting
only the signal of their chiefs to fall
upon each other and fight to the death.
Just then, an old man, renowned for his
wisdom, stepped forth from the ranks of
the Winnebagoes and commenced to
speak. He told of the years of peace
which had passed between the tribes;
he acknowledged the fault of the two
Indians who had caused the quarrel; he
deprecated the slaughter of so many to
settle so small a matter. Eloquently he
talked, and greatly impressed his saw
age hearers. Next he proposed this
plan for the settling of the dispute.
The spirit of the island was well-hated
and feared by all. Let two of the BRAY
est young men, one from each tribe, be
chosen to 90 forth against this monster,
one at a time. If the WInnebago
Stay this monster then no res
titution shall be made to the Chippewas
but if he be slain and the Chippewa
conquer, then the two Winnebagoes
who had crossed the boundaries should
be delivered over to the Chippewas.
This plan was greeted with great favor
by all, and instantly from the ranks Of
the ChippeWaS and WinnebagOes there
stepped forth two young warriors, each
the son of a chief and each the leader
among the young men of his tribe.
These volunteered to fight the unknown
their tribes. Soon canoes were speed
ing across the lake, and all the Indians
gathered around to see this novel battle.
After few preparations, out from the
WinnebagoeS shot the canoe of
young chief, and, running upon the
shore, he bravely plunged into the
tangled wood in search of his enemy.
Nothing was heard for time,
when suddenly roar OF rage
rent the air; a loud crash
ing among the underground, and
sounds of a fearful conflict were borne
upon the air. Gradually the uproar
ceased, the battle was evidently over,
but no trium plant shout from the brave
young Indian heralded his victory.
They waited anxiously, but he never
came. Then from among the Chip
pewas, with unfinching courage, the
other warrior went to meet his unknown
foe. He disappeared stealthily in the
surprise. The same blood-curdling roar
of rage showed that he was discovered,
and then more furious contest than
the first commenced. The sound of
blows struck and of bodies rolling on
the ground was heard, and for an hour
the battle waged, until at last the
sounds of the struggle grew fainter and
fainter, and finally ceased altogether.
But the Chippewa lay by the side
of the WinnebagO, and so died the
bravest of the tribes. The Indians sadly
dispersed, fearing to investigate the
matter further, but after waiting some
time and hearing nothing from the mon
ster that inhabited the island, COM
pany of Indians ventured to land upon
the island to search for the bodies of
Il. A
them to the center of the island, and
there. amid the broken trees, the ground
torn In furroWs.all betokening fearful
struggle, there lay the bodies of two
brave young Indians, and by their side,
literally hacked to pieces, was an enor-