Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-30
'slisf FOrosI Take 70 Train, as Marching
Overland Trovss TeO Slow,
HURRY TO JOIN TENTH CAVALRY
Expected TO Leave Railroad Either At
Sheridan or Arvada.
PARTY OF WHITES JOIN THE INDIANS
Appear to BE ON FriendIy Terms
with Them, hut Currier Unable
TO Learn what Their
Mission Ia.

esraW.)-lhe anticipated junction Of the
military expected to occur tonight. has
been deiayed because Of the nonarrivaI
of the command under Colonel Augur, who.
with the entire Sixth cavalry. was ordered
I overland from Fort Meade. II is now
learned that Colonel Augur with part Of
the Sixth is now en- route to either Arvada
or Sheridan over the burlington The troop
train passed through Newcastle tonight at
$3.50 and will reach its destination some
time Tuesday morning. It is impossible
for the troops to reach the vicinity OF the
Indians before Wednesday unless a forced
march is made. 1t is understood here Col
onei Augur has command OF the entire
military forces, and no demonstration will
be made until his arrlval.
A courier arriving at Arvsda from the
Indian camp this afternoon says they arc
acting more sulen, uttering maleoictions
at the members Of the Tenth cavalry
camping on their trail. As the messenger
rode from the Indian camp he saw at least
twelve white men ride up and dlsmount.
| They mingled freely with the Indians and
! seemed on friendly relations with them.
Who they ara or what their purpose Is
was the subject Of much speculation here.
The messenger staten that the troops fol-
lowing the Indiaps were anxlously await
ing the arrival OF Colonel Augurs COM
maud and that a scout was expected to be
sent 10 meet the new arrivals at Arvada
tonight The scout should arrive some time
tonight.
Troops Follow Utes.
Headed for the historic battle grounds
on the Little Muddy. determined TO hght
T b.,
probably having sent couriers in ad-
vance to attempt to stir up the Cheyenncs
to Join them on the Tongue river, tho
renegade ties left camp early this morn
ing and started at rapid pace. They are
closely followed by troops OF the Tenth
lcavalry, but no attempt win be made 70
stop them until Junction ts Tnade witls
troors from Forts Meade and fIoogh II
IFS expected that this will occur on Tongue
lriver, near Ashland. sixty miles north OF
Sheridan
At o'clock this morning a Telephone
message from Birney. fifteen miles south
lof Ashland, stated that troops coming from
the south had not arrived.
Considerable speculation is being INDUCED
In here as to the disappearance of a hand
OF Crows which was camped hare last
night. Chief sweetmouth said yesterday
they were here on trading expedition.
Z
this morning lends color TO the rumor that
they have gone north to join tho Utes
Blrney is at the end OF the telephons
from Sheridan, and reports from beyond
must be made by courier.
The reported killing OF cowboys by Utea
is not credited here.
Troops from the Tenth cavalry following
close at the heels Of the band, would un-
doubtedly interfere in the event Of the In
dians attacking settlers
sturgIs Has scare.
sTURGIs. s. D., oct. 29.--(speciaI Teis-
gram) Two Indians, supposed to be
Ute chiefs or Sioux, were here last night
at 6:l5. They stopped citizen and asked.
"How far is Fort Meade7" How big a
town is Sturgis?" Have troops left Fort
Meade2"
After being answered they left in q
westerly direction afoot. They are
thought to have had horses hid in the
brush Both Indians had numerous
badges
The authorities Of the city were notified
Of their appearance and word was imme-
diately sent to Fort Meade. Considerable
excitement prevails. The Indians are
supposed to belong TO the Utes IN Wyom-
ing.
Their appearance aroused people SO
mastering in town during the night. fear
ing a raid on the -four mills or stores for
provisions All guns in the city were ready
for action including those Of the militia
Everything seems quiet this morning.
Arrangements wero made TO turn in a
general fire alarm last night should any
thing happen. All necessary precautions
are being taken by the authorities at Fort
Meade.
GriersOn Thinks Force Necessary.
! GILLETTE, Wyo oct. 29.-ThTee hun
dred and nifty Utes, whom United States
troops have been sent to intercept are stil
camped on Powder river, north OF here but
are making preparations to move northwest
TO join the Northern Cheyennes on the
Crow reservation. The Indians have al
ready sent messengers ahead to select
camping grounds and 10 notify the settlers
and ranchmen that they mean no harm.
IT is believed by old Indian lighters here
that II proper diplomacy is used there is NJ
chance Of a battle with the redskins who
are inclined to be peaceable. but resent ths
! action Of the government m demanding
! their return TO their reservation.
= They assert they left their reserve be-
! cause they were dissatisfied with cond-
tions there and would starvo If compelled TO
remain on the reservation. They simply left
lot aeli-pieSsINatlVh ana are going 70
big water, wood, big game and life
, happy" as Chief Appah EXPRESSES IT,
Major Grierson, in command OF the Tenth
cavalry. has recommended that Indian in
spectors and Sioux Indian diplomats be sent
here by the government to hold a big pow
WOW with the Utes and IN connection with
the army try 70 induce the Indians 70 rs-
turn
Major Grierson Is confident tho Indians
will not return 20 their reservation unless
s confronted by an overwhelming force and
4 will resist any small force sent against
e them. When the Indians are rounded up
x they win be escorted, says Major GriersOn.
T. 10 Fort Meade, to be held pending f1rthal
Instructions Of the war departmsat