The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-10-14
INDIANS STILL NARuKE.
Situation in Northern Minnesota
Said 10 Be 0minous,
WARRIORS ACTING QUEERLY,
Thirty Canoe Loads of Bucks Suddenly
Disappear-This May Mean Mischief
Troops Sent to Guard Dams at Missis-
sippis Headwaters.

WALKER, Mimi, Oct. 10.-The situa-
ton is more ominous than ever. At
the agency yesterday council was
held between the Indians, General
Bacon, Colonel Herbach, Indian Agent
Sutherland and Marshal O'Connor.
Che result of the conference was not
in any way unlike that of those pre-
viously held, except in the fact that
not one of the leading men of the diff
ferent bands was present.
There were, however, representa-
tives present from Bear Island, Cass
Lake, Otter Tail Point and Pine
Point, but mono of these has any in
fuence with the tribesmen. The only
conclusion to be drawn is that the
leaders of the different bands sent
men there merely as stool pigeons,
and that others of their number are
now preparing for the warpath.
A most significant fact is this: Sat-
urday thirty canoe loads of Bear
island Indians and their families, pro-
Tossing to be peaceful, arrived at the
agency Yesterday every one of the
bucks in the party left, but where they
have gone is only to be surmised.
There is little doubt, however, that
they have left for Bear island to join
those who are already prepared to
fight.
There must be by this time several
hundred armed men on the island, and
from what can be learned many more
are on the road. Two or three of the
Bear island men who are still at the
agency have been questioned in regard
to last Wednesdays battle, but they
positively stated that they knew
nothing whatever in regard to the
dead and wounded among the Indians,
and had seen none of those who were
in the fight.
The government is particularly anx-
ious about the danger to the dams at
the headwaters of the Mississippi,
only small guard having been sta.
toned there since the trouble with the
Indians came on.
FERRIS, Mimi, Oct. ia report
reached here late last evening of the
killing of a white man near Bear
Island during the day. Settlers living
near the Indian reservation are seek
ing shelter in towns along the rail
road. A large band of Indians of about
$50 were reported camped within two
miles north of this town. Armed citi-
zens are guarding the town, expecting
an attack during the night or early in
the morning.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 Reports re-
ceived by the officials of the war and
interior departments from the Indian
outbreak are of reassuring character
and they now feel that the uprising
may be regarded as over. The follow
ing is General Bacon's latest dispatch:
WALKER, Mimi, Oct. S.-Arrived
here at noon with my detachment in
good condition. The killed and badly
wounded have been shipped to Fort
Smelling. The Indians have been
badly whipped and left the country
adjacent to the fight En- route here
other Chippewa bands displayed white
flags along the lake shore. Much talk
here of general Indian outbreak.
Will ascertain facts and report later.
Find Colonel Harbach at this place
with 200 men, Third infantry. Will
remain myself and keep troops here
awaiting developments.
Regret exaggerated rumors pub
lished resulting from my inability to
communicate. Have been in no dan
ger of massacre and need no reinforce
ments. Colonel Harbach's coming was
in good time in sending out boats.