Democratic Sentinel, Volume 11, Number 42, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 November 1887 — THE WESTERN STATES. [ARTICLE]

THE WESTERN STATES.

A Chicago special of Wednesday says: On the 11th of November, if the execution of the anarchists takes place, all traffic within one block of the Criminal Court building will be rigidly prohibited except on Clark street. Cordons of| police, assisted by the militia, will lorm solid columns along the intersecting streets, and to all except actual residents in this locality passage through the lines will be impossible during that dav. Already many requests for passes to witness the execution have been requested of Sheriff Matson, but in all cases they have been refused. The Chief of the Fire Department of St Louis is of the opinion that the recent explosion in that city, by which eight people were killed, was caused by dynamite or giant powder, and not by gas or gasoline. The jury sitting on the body of “Bill,” the fireman of the ill-starred propeller Vernon, found dead on a raft in Lake Michigan, recommended that the inspector who had last inspected the life-preservers of the wrecked steamer be arrested and held for trial. The preservers were stuffed with sea rushes, and not fit for the work required of them. Many of the bodies of the victims of the wreck are coming ashore near the scene of the disaster. Nineteen were brought into Two Rivers, Wis., on Thursday. One of them was identified as that of the captain, and another as that of E. R. Boland, a traveling salesman for a Milwaukee firm. Joseph Smith. Jr., of Cincinnati, has made an assignment, his failure being due to the collapse of the Fidelity Bank. His liabilities are estimated at $200,000 and his assets will foot up about the same amount A dispatch from Puoblo, Col., says that several masked men stopped the eastbound Salt Lake express on the Denver and Rio Grande Railway, a few miles east of Grand Junction, and compelled the engineer, fireman, and express messengers to leave the train. While they were being guarded by some of their number the others passed through the train, relieving the passengers of their money and valuables. The robbers then entered the express-car, but failed to open the safe. The mail pouches were cut and registered packages and letters opened. The train was allowed to proceed after being delayed over an hour. The robbers took to the mountains. It has not yet been learned how much money they secure 1. The i row Indian affair came to a head on Saturday - . > ays a dispatch from the agency in Montana: The Indians held a big council among themselves, and disclaimed any intentions to fight. Gen. Huger then said: “I want all of the seven that fired into the agency buildings, and will give them one hour and one-half to come in.” He then said to “Crazy Head” that he must bring his son, who was one of them. “Crazy Head” replied that they would go back to the camp and talk to “Sword-Bearer.” General Rugar said : “That is all I have to say." The Indians were patiently watched by the command until the time was up. A few scattering shells were fired into tho air at this time, and the time being up, General Huger sent troops E and K down the valley on the left flank of the Indians, where they were met by about half of the Indians gathered in the war party, which numbered about 130. A. red-hot skirmish then resulted, in which Corporal Charles Sampson was killed, Private Eugene Malloy slightly wounded, and Private Clark was thrown from his horse, and his shoulder dislocated. A running fight ensued, the Indians retreating to the peaceful gathering that wat near the agency, and others crossing th ’ river and taking to tho hills. Sword Bearer mode a final stand at the crossing of the Little Horn, about one mile below the agency, in which he and probably three of his followers were killed.