Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-31
CRAZY SNAKE IS CAPTURED.
Instigator of Indian Uprising Is
Now a Prisoner.
TROOPS MOVING FORWARD.
Reported burning of the buildings on
the John hartman Ranch Sixteen Miles
from Bristow. l. T., by Indians-DIs-
patches to the Government.

Henrietta. L r.. Jan. 29.-"Crazy
Snake, the instigator OF the threat
ened uprising among the Creeks and
Choctaws, was captured and Ii Is be-
lieved that this action, by depriving
the Indians of their leader, will put an
end to the outbreak, although reports
tell OF the burning Of a ranchman's
house near Bristow and of the con-
tinued activity OF runners working in
the interest of the malcontents. The
capture of Crazy Snake" or Chitto
Harjo, as he is known among his
tribesmen, was made by Deputy Mar
shals Grant Johnson and Bunnie Nc
Ihtosh, two men noted for their BRAY
cry and daring in hazardous expedi-
tions against outlaws, who made a
bold dash upon the encampment OF the
Indians near Eufala. After an excit-
ing and thrilling escape from the hos
tile Creek camp they managed to land
their prisoner at this place this even
ing and he is now held captive under
strong guard of soldiers under the
command of Lieutenant Dixon.
To Move the Camp.
Lieutenant Dixon and his troops
will move tomorrow upon the encamp-
ment of Snakes near Eufala. 1t is not
likely that a forced march will be
made and it will be Tuesday before
the Snakes stronghold is reached. 1t
is not thought probable that they will
make any resistance, but hot-head
among them may precipitate fight.
1t is said that a band of thirty Snake
Indians rode last night to the ranch
of John hartman, sixteen miles from
Bristow, l. t., and made demonstra-
tion In front of his house. firing off
arms. hartman ordered them away,
and calling together his ranehmen pre-
pared to make fight in case they were
attacked. The Indians suddenly
wheeled and rode away. hartman
then moved his family and men to
Bristow, fearing return of the In
dams in greater number. The report
is that the Indians returned and set
fire to the house and outbuildings. If
the report is true it is the first act OF
violence by the Snakes. Indians in
the Creek nation are said to be turb-
ulent. The border settlers are alarm
ed, and Sheriff Tilghman of Lincoln
county today sent in a third request
to Governor Barnes of Oklahoma for
two companies of militia to guard
against any possible demonstration or
attack.
Arrest Indian Runner.
Bristow, /. T.. Jan. 29.-Major G.. w
Lille, "Pawnee Bill, with a posse, in
GLIDING Captain Edmund Harry of the
Creek Light Horsemen; United States
Marshals Dean, Hogan and Church
we'll and Indian Police Keyes, Howell
and Saunders, visited the hostile Creek
stamping ground, six miles south Of
this place. The Indians were holding
a big feast and refused the posse adj
mittance and declined to confer with
them in any manner. Many of the
full-bloods who have been in the habit
of wearing white mans apparel, were
dressed in full Indian regalia. Near
the camp the marshals arrested Tom
Tiger captain of the insurgent light
horsemen who left at dark in GUS
tody for Muskogee, as it was feared
an attempt would be made to release
him if held here.
Reports at the Capital
Washington, Jan. 29.-Indian Com
missioner Jones has received the fol-
lowing dispatch from Agent Sheen
field at Muskogee, l. T.. regarding the
Indian troubles
Marshall Bennett will leave with
force of deputies and Indian police.
Will meet the troops at Henrietta.
Late dispatches indicate uprising in
Choctaw nation spreading. Disaffected
Indians have sworn in $50 light horse
men, and are attempting to carry out
their laws, and threaten to destroy
property. Have just ordered a squad
of policemen to Bristow to assist the
civil authorities in maintaining order
and prevent the sale of whisky to the
Indians where large band Of 81 axe
Indians are now camped threate ling
to burn the town."
In a communication received here
from Green McCurtin, formerly chief
of the Choctaks, he says the Snake
party excitement is exaggerated by