Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1894-06-15

Cflp from Benton has Deen made IN
shorter time than anticipated. The aver
age distance has been 130 miles per day,
and the whole trip thus far has consumed
just nine days. There have been not
many unusual incidents upon the trip,
beyond those which usually appertain to
an excursion of flatboats down the
stream. At one place, one of the boats
went over the falls, at government
dam, and its passengers had somewhat
narrow escape. By daysthe men have
rowed, and made as great a distance as
possible, and at night, the boats have
been tied up at some convenient place
along shore, and the men have gone into
camp for rest from the days exertions.
Few stops have been made along the
route. Provisions have held out thus
far, and there was nothing to interfere
at any time with the continuance of
their journey. At Williston, the army
was met by number of armed marshals,
prepared to protect property, but the
fleet passed on down the river. Wash
burn was passed at 8 o'clock yesterday
afternoon, and this city early this morn
ing.
The leaders of the army approached
the mayor and officials this morning, and
stated that they wanted three days pro-
visions, enough to last them until they
reached Pierre. A special meeting of
the council was held, and it was decided
that the city would not furnish the sup
plies demanded. The Coxeyites say that
they will endeavor to make their way
east by rail, if they do not secure pro-
visions.
Last night, an extra force of watchmen
was put on at the bridge, and all we'll
armed. One leader of the Coxey's was
jailed for making loud threats and Great
ing disturbance. The river feet is still
here, and number of the men are in
the city. There have been no conflicts
between authorities and Coxeyites as
yet, but the next few days may bring
forth some developments.
MORE EXCITEMENT
Coxeyites Capture a Freight Train at
Dawson This Morning, and Speeding
East.
This morning, Deputy Marshal Dag
gett was advised that the band of Coxey-
ties who has been leaving.here for several
days, had captured freight train at
Dawson. The men took possession OF
the train by virtue of their numbers
Some of them are practical railroad men,
and the engine and one car were taken
out and away from the rest of the train
Coxeyites clambored aboard, and the
train started. 1t was reported that
numbers of the men had rifles, and that
one of them sat on the freman's seat in
the engine, with his rifle across his arm,
ready to resist any attempt to capture
the train. At Windsor, the train dashed
through the station, the whistle keeping
up continuous footing all the way by
At shortly before IL o'clock a special
train pulled out of this station, with
fifty deputies aboard, all we'll armed.
and started after the run-a-ways. The
men had instructions to recapture the
stolen tram, and to take no chances with
the Coxeyites. At l O'clock Deputy
Daggett was waiting for a report from
the pursuing party.
FURTHER DETAILS.
There were thirteen deputies Oh the
train which was captured at Dawson
this morning. Most of them we're armed
with clubs, alone, and they were over
powered by the Coxeyites, some of whom
were armed with rifles. One Of the
deputies in Reagan's squad was shot by
the Coxeyites, but reports say not very
seriously.
Col. Miller of jamestown, was wired
,, at once, and with deputies from James.
town started west to meet the Coxeyites
To-day and this afternoon in the city
all has been excitement. A squad Of
twenty-five were armed with rifles this
afternoon, and under command of Col
! Tibbils, left on No. 2 this Afternoon FOL
the scene of trouble. Depdty Daggett
accompanied the party, and vii! return
| to Bismarck tonight. If the party Of
Coxeyites are captured, they will be
brought back to Bismarck under guard
Sheriff Donnelly is in charge of affairs
here this afternoon, and is busy sub
ppnaing deputies, to quiet any out
breaks which may be made here:
LATEST REPORT.
The latest report from the scene q
war is that the Coxeyites have abandon
ed the train three miles this side o1
jamestown and taken to the woods II
that vicinity. Deputy marshals are
searching for them, but no results hae
been accomplished up to o'clock.