Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-15
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Inoian office He naturally did not tell the
story because he was the hero Of it, but
Maj Burke recalled the incident. showing
that Indians AS a rule did not mind dying SO
much as they were particular about the
method. 1t was good many years ago at
Pine Ridge, when there was trouble with
the Cheyennes. Maj. Cooper was there as
agent and there were two young Cheyennes
who were badly wanted for murder. They
had waylaid and killed prospector. They
were not caught, and the chances were that
they would not be unless the soldiers were
called in. If this were done it was likely
to precipitate trouble with the whole tribe
and Col. Cooper laid the case before the
head men. They were told that If the sol
diers were sent for there would surely be
trouble. and were requested politely to ask
the two erring bucks to come in and be
hanged.
Word was sent to the two young Indians.
Head Chief and Young Mule. who were out
in the hills. They sent word back that they
had no objection to dying if 1t would keep
the rest of the tribe out of trouble but
that II they had to die, they preferred to
die fighting, and they wanted it distinctly
understood that they would not be hanged.
1t was entirely against the customs of the
government, but rules did not go for much
in those days. Results were the chief thing.
and Col. Cooper sent word to them that If
they wanted fight he would risk accom-
modating them. A date was set and early in
the morning they rode toward the agency
fully armed Col Cooper was out to meet
them. and the rest of the tribe, the potential
hostiles, were gathered on the hills to see
fair play. The agent rode out into the open
and slipped off his horse. using 1t for cover
and shooting across the saddle. The two
young Indians galloped up to within shoot
ing distance and commenced ciTclnS. hang
ing on the off side of their ponies and shoot
ing under their neckS and across their
heads. The taCit understanding t.Iat If
they were killed il was all right but il
they got the agent they would pull out into
the hills and wait for some other challenger.
The fight did not last long. Cooper had u
heavy buffalo gun and killed one Indian,
shooting him through the body of his
horse. The other kept on circling and sew
eral shots were exchanged till the Indian
was shot through the body. He knew it
would be all up with him in a few minutes
and charged, shooting as he came. But the
agents luck held good and he was dropped
within fifty yards. The law was satisfied
and the agent was able to report officially to
Washington that the Indians had been exc
cuted
If Judge DeLacey thinks the judge of the
Juvenile Court is the only person in this
city who imposes probationary sentences
he is greatly mistaken. There is a saloon
keeper in the southeast section of the city
who puts men on probation and. it is stated
his sentences are thoroughly respected. II
came, ito the knowledge of the police a short
dSo tilet proprietor OIL tile drink
ing place was dispensing justice as well as
liquor and they are heartily in favor of his
action.
Their first knowledge that court was held
by the saloon proprietor came through
business man in that section a few days
ago. when he hired a coored man, as he
wanted to send a message.
. Here's quarter he said to the col
ored man. Stop in Mr.. IS saloon and
get a drink"
Il can't go in there. boss" promptly
stated the colored man.
why not?" he was asked
Because I'm on probation"
And have you been arrested, too?"'
i haven't been arrested for ten years.
the colored man asserted. but I'm on pro-
patton. You see. when any of the boys use
profanity, get drunk or cause trouble they
are put on probation. That man won't let
Them come back to the saloon for O week or
month, and sometimes he makes il three
months" ---.-
The police made inquiry and found that
what the co1ored man said was true. BY
putting troublesome persons probat ion
the saloonkeeper maintains order about his
place and his patrons are not apt to become
intoxicated. They usually know when they
get enough and then they start homeward.
The men who come under the an the no
lice were told. realize that the proprietor of
the place means what he says and that not
until their probation periods expire do they
attempt to return there.
f. X
That Gen. Miles. former chief of the
United States army, is dead was the asser-
ton on Decoration day by a colored man
who was proceeding across the Aqueduct
bridge from Georgetown. The negro had a
large American flag of u by feet in size
and policeman on the bridge inquired Of
him what he was going to do with It, He
Informed the officer in negro dialect, Il
was jes goin' ovah to Arlington and dec
crate Gin'ul Miles grave"
How. are you going to decorate Cen
Miles grave? He is as alive as you are
replied the officer.
"Gin'ul Miles Is dead" the coIored man
replied "A man who's dead /hisself tole
me So he added. This hear white man
done tole me about three months back dat
when the first Decoration day come along
10 me to take this hear flag and drape it
on the gin'ul's grave. OATS all 1 knows
bout 1t. and If you will please let me go
long i gwine put it dare"
That will be a hard job" the policeman
stated. as he will possibly live longer than
you If you get such notions In your head -
us dat fac? Well. den. dat man who
gin me de flag done fool me-"
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Every, day the Juvenile Court handles
cases of husbands charged with negiectine
to support their wives and children: and an
amusing incident is told in relation to one
of these cases
On charge preferred by his wife, Mr..
Blank was brought before the court and
his wife related incidents showing that
their married life was not as blissful and
happy as they had hoped when they were
united. and she presented such a strong
case that Judge DeLacy concluded to send
the hayward husband down to the work.
house for period Of thirty days Mr.
Blank was committed: but a few days
afterward he secured his release by giving
bond that he would support his wife and
children.
A day or two after his release a local pa l.
PEI. In the account of a concert stated
that Ibis Mr.. Blank had taken part the
Paragraph referring to the ex-prisoner be-
ing follows:
MIR. Bank rendered I'd Rather Be on
the Outside Looking In with much feeling,
and as an encore sang Married Married,
Oh, What Bliss
Receivers and will play harp" was a