Plymouth Republican, Volume 45, Number 42, Plymouth, Marshall County, 5 September 1901 — Page 6

Angus Corbly's Captivity

5 ? 5 V A Story of Early Indian Life Northwest of

BY A WRITER OF MARSHALL COUNTY.

CIIAITEU 11. AT MUX-SEX-KUCK-EE. (Contlnuat on) In their hunts they often met some of the Indians in the woods, but the haughty savages would pass them by with imperturbable indifference and if spoken to would respond only in grunts or in the fewest possible words. Some of the soldiers were inclined to resent such disdainful airs but Angus, remembering what1 he had learned from Sammy John of blessed memory, j always insisted that kind and respectful treatment of the Indians would obviate much misunderstanding and; trouble. On one occasion he and two 1 comrades saw a Wea hunter fall heav-1 ily from a tree while investigating a raccoon hole and they ran to his assistance, finding him much bruised . and shocked but with no bones bro- j ken. They carried him into the vil- J läge, rubbed his bruises with soothing . oil and Angus, knowing his language, j spoke kindly to him while ministering j to his wants. The Indian's counte-j nance was impassive and inscrutable, but Angus knew that should occasion . arise that Indian would be his friend . and the friend of the garrison. The opening of navigation on the Maumee and "Wabash brought messengers from Detroit, where Captain Campbell had assumed command, and after one of these had returned to the city on the strait there came back a letter addressed to "Sergeant Angus Corbly,'- the first letter he had received in all his life. As he opened it he thought of that letter he had eagerly looked and waited for years b -fore, all hope of which he had now abandoned, and instead of such a fond and loving letter as he had yearned for he found himself in possession of a warrant making him a sergeant in a British regiment. With this was included an order to take one of the rangers nnd one or two friendly Indians if he could secure them and proceed across the country to Fort St. Joseph, on Lake Michigan, thence to Detroit by way of the Maumee, arriving not later than in the fall. He was to observe the disposition of the Indians in the country traversed by him and to notify the French officer at St. Joseph that a detachment would be sent to take possession of that post. The new sergeant chose for his companion on the perilous mission a strong, lithe and resourceful young ranger from the Green mountains and together they spent several days in arranging their plans. The selection of the Indians presented serious difficulties, but it was finally agreed that the Wea whose accident has already been deribed should be approached upon the subject. Angus was received courteously by the Indian, whose name was Totega, and when lie had cautiously stated his errand the Indian advised him to abandon the project as one too dangerous to be practicable, but finding the young white man determined upon his purpose Totega agreed to go himself and said he wpuld get another Indian to complete the party. In the course of two days he appeared at the stockade with a pleasant looking young buck who had spent much time w ith the French and w as called Fierre. Pierre had passed the winter at -Yincennes and their alarm lest the English should suddenly descend upon and utterly destroy them had so impressed him with the power of the conquering nation that he was quite willing to transfer his allegiance. The party was now complete and that .they might the better perform their preparatory work and become acquainted they pitched a camp on a little wooded knoll on the edge of the river some miles from the village and there they repaired and strengthened a liht canoe and gathered their small nmntitvof basrsraire. In tne latter part of a balmv April they dipped their paddles in the sparkling water a id a shaded bend in the river soon took them out of sight of a few com rades who were gathered on the shore to bid them God speed. With flashing blades they urged their little craft up stream, avoiding the swifter cur rents where they could, and wlien tne vent of the Tippecanoe was reached they headed into it, passing an abandoned village not far above abash, and soon encamped for the re mainder of the day and the night. For d?.ys now they progressed leis urely up the stream, through level champaigns, grassy morass or terse forest, the startled kingtisner aartea to cover or the awkward blue heron flaDned excitedly over the marsh at their approach, and a swift deer or shambling bear retreating nom tne brink was no unusual sint. They occasionally killed a buffalo j- tvvri nr lured a mess or DiacK doss, saloon or pickerel with which the

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9 and Adventure in the Territory V the Ohio River. 3 9 beautiful stream abounded. Angus recognized the little creek that wound down through the marshes from Mux-sen-kuck-ee and guided the canoe into its narrow gullet, whence they threaded their way amidst grass and weeds and splatter-docks and through a succession of ponds into the cool, deep lake, on the opposite shore of which he had spent a summer of his captivity with the rotawattamies. A high and wooded point jutting out into the lake and backed by one of the shallow, weedy ponds of the outlet afforded a secure and convenient camping place where, shielded from observation themselves, they could view the entire perimeter of the beautiful sheet and could overlook the whole of its "turquoise surface and its emerald banks, low and bright in places, bold and dark in others. This exquisite little body of water, which was fed entirely by subaqueous springs and was clear, cold and deep, was about twelve miles in circumference and was a favorite resort for the red men during the corn season, as it is now for their white brothers during the heated months of summer. As Angus had expected he found manv corn fields and several villages about the lake and it was his purpose to begin his investigations here, the region they had just quitted being too low and wet for the Indians to inhabit in the summer. His only plan was to enter the villages boldly and in a friendly manner and he knew that if his advances were repelled it would mean almost certain death. The camp on the point was well chosen. for it could be approached only by water or over low ground and its land approach was confined practically to one direction, and the little party made it their first business to raise a low protection of logs and conceal it by an artful arrangement of brush, in which they stowed their supplies. ; while they made abiding place for the canoe under a thick growth of willows on the strand. A spring of water could be reached under cover by crawling on the ground. Satisfied with these provisions for a retreat and defense in case of need Angus, accompanied by Picrre,set out to cross the broad bay to a high bluff on the north shore where columns of smoke indicated the presence of a village and back of which Angus knew there were fields of growing corn. The intrepid adventurers rowed direct ly to the foot of the bluff and beached the canoe at a point presenting an easy ascent to the top. They had alreadv been observed and were met at the landing by a dozen curious men and boys, whom, to their astonishment. Angus addressed pleasantly in their own tongue and asked to be conducted to the chief for a friendlv visit, and the little cavalcade of silent men, chattering squaws, laughing boys and barking dogs escorted the two strang ers up the slope to a w igwam where the chief sat in state awaiting the is sue of the visit. To him Angus made a complimentary speech and explained his business there, stating that a party of four were bearing a message from the English to the French officer at St. Joseph and asking to be informed if there w as any water route to the St. Joseph river. The chief, without answering the question, asked much concerning the intentions of the English toward the Indians and at length said that the messengers should be his guests over night while he considered the matter further, by which Angus and Fierre knew they were to be held as prisoners as they had feared would be the case. Torture and death or slavery loomed before them in awful prospect but their minds were prepared for such a situation and they were alert and vigilant, noting closely everything that passed. They were kept apart from each other, though not openly res trained, and if either attempted to go beyond the confines of the village he was led back on some excuse. A feast was made in the evening and the two prisoners were treated as guests, participating with a great show of en joyment but all the while searching frutively for signs of the torture they feared. Their self-possession was somewhat disconcerting to their captors, who suspected that such con fidence must be backed by a not-dis tant army, and the chief concluded that in the morning he would direct the messengers to their destination and release them, thinking that if the party consisted of but four, as they represented, he could ambush and destroy or take them, for the way lay close by h?s village, as Angus well knew, while if there were enough to constitute a strong force he could be prudently amicable. Accordingly the two were given food in the morning and sent away with a profuse exchange of complimentary salutations.

In this visit the quick ears of the sergeant had picked up enough to convince him that the French were doing all in their power to keep alive among the Indians a spirit of hostility toward the English and that the proud and self-willed savages were being taught to expect a parsimonious and domineering policy to replace the liberal and sociable intercourse of their former allies; they were led to expect that the victors in the late war intended. to pos.;ess the western lands for themselves, and to extirpate the native proprietors without mercy, while the French had no plans other than to trade with the Indians and teach them religion, to the mutual advantage of both races. To this knowledge Fierre was abie to add that

the French king would soon arouse from his sleep and would send an army to protect his Indian children , and drive their oppressors into the sea, sj these Indians had heard, and that all the tribes would unite at the proper time and support the French invasion. Horn aiLtnis it was eviuent io the mind of the voung soldier that his erraud among the tricky and de ceitful savages was fully as dangerous as he h;id suspected. One thing he hadlcimed by prudent inquiry was of more personal interest to him, namelv, that the family of his Pot tawattamie oppressors had planted corn this season on a little lake a fewmiles to the north, near a missionary chapel that stood on the high bank among the trets, as Angus well re membered. CHAPTER 12. THE FIGHT AT THE RIVER. The two men in the camp on the point had passed a night of much anxictv, w hich w as relieved only when they discerned the canoe returning over the shimmering expanse of the lake when the sun was about three hours high, and the account of the adven ture led to much discussion. The thing that seemed most likely, assuming the Indians to be hostile, was that they would reconnoitre the camp during the dav and make an attack in force that night or just before day break, the time usually chosen by Indians for a surprise. A vigilant guard was therefore maintained that night, and for tlie three following days and nights, a rain having set in, the four did not leave camp. Then it cleared and the sergeant, again taking Pierre because he could speak some French, crossed to the east shore, where there was a village near a fine spring well up on the side of a hill and near half a mile from the edge of the lake. Proceeding boldly as be fore the couple strode up the hill and into the village. The squaws were working in the corn, such of the oung men as were not out hunting w ere lounging lazily in the lodges and the children and boys were amusing themselves about the camp. The lake in front was hidden from viewby the thick foliage sloping down the hms hillside and the slanting rays of the morning sun frombehind lit up little patches of grass shining from the recent rain. The chief was away hunting and there was no formal reception of" the visitors, but it was plain that" the news of their mission had been spread among the villages. , As an excuse for his presence Angus proposed to purchase some meat and offered to pay a good price for a venison carcass that had evidently been brought in that morning, but the bargain was declined, the Indians saying that game was scarce on that side of the lake and they were depending largely on fish for subsistence. The sergeant kuew that for miles to the east there stretched a high, rolling, fertile re gion, heavily timbered with hardwood, and that this rich forest was literally alive with game, but of this-knowledge he could say nothing there. He questioned them about the success of the winter hunting and the trading trip to Miami, also about the streams and portages on the route to the ' St. Soseph, and in this manner he drew out a few statements corroborating what he had learned in the other villäge: but the Indians made brief answers and he did not dare ask leading questions because he would have been held as a spy. Having no hope of securing further information the visit was formally concluded and the return to the camp was made without incident. It was decided to break camp and resume the journey the same day, delays being proverbially dangerous, so a hasty meal was eaten, the canoe was loaded and under a noonday sun the bay was again crossed to the north. A landing was made on a broad sand beach to the west of the village on the bluff, tbrj load was parceled out, one taking the light but awkward canoe upside down on his back, and the narrow trail leading .up the hill and across the level table land through the wood? to the bank of Yellow river four miles distant was enterod upon. The loads being heavy the progress of the march was slow and frequent stops were made to double up on the loads in difficult places, and so the sun was hanging low to the left when the leading man' swung his cap in token that .he saw the river. The watchfulness for Indians had not

been relaxed during the march, but no fresh signs hal been seen, and the tired men pressed down the hill toward the little limpid thread flowing between the overhanging willowfringes, glad that the portage was over. (TO BE COXT1SCED.) HAIL ROOSEVELT

Illinois Republicans Gladly Greet Him as the Next Presideit Springfield, 111. Aug. 30 Vice-President Theodore Roosevelt captured the Illinois Republicans who were here yesterday in attendance at the exercises at Camp Lincoln. He did not indicate by word or sign that he may be a candidate for the presidential nomination,- but among the hundreds of republican politicians who thronged around him there was everywhere the same thought, and that wast that the Illinois delegation in the next republican national convention will be solid for Theodore Roosevelt for president. A noticeable feature of the political phase of the day's proceedings was the apparent unanimity in favor of Roosevelt. There were present in the crowd of leaders who pressed around the distinguished visitor men representing every element or faction in the republican party in the state, and ail these elements seemed to be united for Roosevelt. Mr. Roosevelt was give an enthusiastic greeting when he came to speak. He did not touch on what might be called partisan politics. He spoke of the national guard, of the high ideals of the best citizenship, of the honor of labor, of the usefulness of wealth, and of the great service rendered the whole commonwealth by every man who does well the duty he finds before him. "We need reformers," said the vice-president, "but they must be reformers like Lincoln. They must be men of sanity and common sense The vice-president and Governor Yates left last night for Chicago in Colonel Strong's spe cial train. They were entertainat breakfast at the Chicago club at 8 o'clock this morning. At 1 o'clock they attended the luncheon given by Colonel Strong at the Union League club. At 2:30 o'clock they will take a cruise on the Dorothea, returning to the city at G o'clock. Later they will take dinner with National Committeeman Graeme Stewart at the Chicago club. Resented Preacher's Kiss. Greenbackille, Va., Aug. 31 It may be a good long time before the Rev. James Porter of Chmcoteagua kisses another bride without asking the groom's permission. Joseph McDuff and Miss Agnes Tulley went to the residence of the miuister a day or two ago to get married. The ceremony was performed, and, as was the custom in this section, the minister kissed the bride. The next instant McDufE's fist shot out and caught the minister in the jaw, laying him limp in the corner of the room. Friends seized the angry groom and explained to him that this was the custom of ministers. McDuff was mortified, and as a peace offering drew forth two 10 notes, which he tendered to the dazed and surprised clergyman. - Accident at the Capitol. Washington, D. C, Aug. 3C The false roof over the United States Supreme Courtroom at the at the capitol, which had been placed in position in connection with repairs to the building, fell in a fey minutes after noon yesterday, precipitating three workmen. to the Uoor of the room, twenty-five or thirty feet below. The break in the roof was caused by the accumulation of debris, a great deal of which fell through. The workmen were entangled with timbers and bricks, and it was thought at first that they had .been hurt seriously. The most serious injury sustained by any of them was a dislocated arm. The injured men are all colored. A party of tourists who ware being shown through the capitol had stepped out of the courtroom only a minute beore the accident occurred.

DEATH ON SHIPBOARD

SEVEN DEAD, FOUR MISSING, TWEN-TY-THREE INJURED IN EXPLOSION NEAR PHILADELPHIA. Boilers burcr, Dealing Deem and Destruction on all Sides, and Vessel Runs ashore Rtter Being Deserted Lives Saved by a Hooting Piano. Philadelphia, Pa., Aug. 29 Seven persons dead, four missing and twenty-three injured, many probably fatally, are the results of a boiler explosion on the steamer City of Trenton yesterday afternoon. It is feared that even this list of casualties may not be complete, for many passengers jumped into the water, and the hold of the vessel perhaps hides the bodies of more victims. After the explosion the ship took fire and ran aground. Passengers and members of the crew were hurled across the deck by the explosion, several being- killed outright while a number sustained serious injuries. Others were pinned down by timbers and scalded with steam and boiling water which was scattered from one end of the vessel to the other. A panic followed, but the officers restored order after a time. When the fire appeared all still aboard had to jump into the water. As the boat was nearing the land een those who could not swim were able to keep above the surface until rescue parties arrived. The steamer belonged to the Wilmington Steamboat company and was on its way from this city to Trenton, N. J. It now is a wrecked and blackened hulk in the marshes opposite Torressale, sixteen miles above this city. The hold is filled with water and it is feared more of the passengers and crew may be found in the bottom of the boat when the water is pumpted out. A boat belonging to the police department is anchored a short distance from the stranded excursion steamer, pumping the water from the ill-fated vessel, and members of the police force are on shore ready to send any bodies that may be recovered to the morgue in this city. When opposite what is known as the Harrison mansion, a spacious building fronting the Delaware river at the suburban resort of Torresdale, the steam pipe connecting with the port boiler burst. The forward portion of the upper deck was well filled with passengers, while many others were in the cabin. Before any of the passengers or employes had an opportunity of seeking places of safety another explosion occurred, and this time the port boiler was rent in twain. Scalding steam and water poured into the cabin, and sections of woodwork of the boat were torn away. Those of the passengers who were not injured by the scalding steam and boiling water were struck by the flying portions of the splintered cabin. Legs and arms were broken and faces and bodies were parboiled. The screams of the injured could be heard on shore. So great was the force of the explosion that a piano in the upper drawing-room of the boat was hurled many feet away from the boat into the river. This proved a fortunate circumstance for many of the injured passen gers. Thrown into the water, scalded and otherwise injured so they were helpless, they clung to the piano, which had fallen into shallow water, until rescued. None of the injured was able to give an intelligible account of the disaster. Chief Engineer Murphy, who was on watch when the accident happened, reported to the officials in this city tonight that the boiler which exploded carried only 150 pounds of steam. Murphy, along with an oiler named Brysoh, had just left the boilsr-room when the explosion occurred and both are positive that the boiler did not carry the limit of steam allowed by law. Murphy was slightly injured and Bryson escaped without a scratch. The assistant engineer, Cfcew, and a fireman, who were off watch and were on deck, were killed. . - Last night two additional bod-

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IS STRONGER THAN HIS i M ies were recovered from the wreck of the steamer and were brought to the morgue in this city. At midnight the city police, who are searching the river, caught the body of a boy on their grappling irons in the channel of the river where the explosion occurred. A half hour after the body of the boy was recovered the grappiers came across the eleventh victim, that of a middle-aged man. The remains were also brought to the city on a tugboat. There is a strong belief that more victims are in the river, and the search will be kept up until every part of the stream in the vicinity has been gone over by the grapplers. My lover built a house for me and tried to warm it with his rlaming heart. It did oct work as you will see until he got me Rocky Mountain Tea. 33c. J. W, Ilebs. Hoey Charged With Bribery. Nog ales, Ariz., Aug. 31 United States Commissioner George has held Collector of Customs Hoey on two charges of accepting bribes and unlawfully permitting Chinese to enter the United States. The charge Gf conspiracy, which included the dead inspector Jossey, has been dismissed. A Care for Cho era Infantum. "Last May," fays Mia Curtis Baker, of Bookwalter, Ohio, "an infant child o! our neighbor's was Buffering from cholera infantum. The doctor had given up all hopes of recovery. I took a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to the house, telling them felt sure it would do good if used according to diretions. In two days' time the child had fully recovered, and is cow (nearly a year since) a vigorous, healthy girl. I have recommended this Remedy frequently and have never known it to fail in any single instance." For sale by J . W. Hess. Everything Checked. Floorwalker Good morning! You wish to do some shopping, I presume? Bride (with hubby) Y-e-s. Floorwalker Step into the smoking room, and the boy there will give you a check for your husband. New York Weekly. How T siln Flesh Persons have been known to öain a poisstd a day by taking an ounce cf SCOTTS EMULSION. It is strenge, but it cften happens. Somehow the ounce produces the pound; it seems to start the digestive machinery going properly, so that the patient is able to digest and absorb his ordinary food, which he could not do before, and that is the way the gain is made. A certain amount of flesh is necessary for health: 4f you have not got it you can et it by taking I Ycu will find it ust as useful la unT.2r Li In winter, and if ycu zxz thriving upon U don't step because ths weither b werrx $oc and ft.oo, all druggists. . tCOTT&BOWNE, Qmisu, New York.

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