Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1875-1878, 1878-05-10
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Oar Black MUS Letter.
From our Special Correspondent. ~.
DEADwooD, D. T., May s, 1873. -Criml
holds high carnival hire in the Hi1ls-a
least 1t did few days ago Three mel
shot in week. Two in day is sufficien
to raise the indignation of any communi
ty, be it situated in the far West, or in &
more civilized town in the States Whe1
the first man was shot there was little no
tice taken of the affair, and, when a few
days afterward, in the morning, anothe,
man was q victim to the accurate aim of 8
six-shooter, it was remarked that things
were getting warm, but, when on the eve.
ming Of the same day worthy citizen was
immolated on the altar of mans fury, tile
pOpulace themselves became satisfied that
this promiscuous shooting had to stop
somewhere. This idea spread with fright
full rapidity. Numerous threats of "lynch
him" ''string him up, were made by the
excited citizens. a large concourse OF
people quickly gathered on the corners OF
the street. Everyone seemed to be breath
lessly awaiting and expecting something
to turn up. Presently u stir was made in
the crowd, and a man highly excited mount
ed wagon and commenced to haranguc
the crowd, favoring the speedy execution
OF the murderer. At one time it seemed
US though the murdcrers life was not
worth Il moments purchase, but finally
reason prevailed, and the speaker, having
exhausted himself, retired. He was fol-
lowed by one of our justices of the peace,
who proceeded to argue. in favor of the
prisoner, and who finally quictcd the pop
ulace and turned the tide OF sympathy in
the prisoners favor, who was then quietly
marched off to Jail. That night there was
much talk Of organizing vigilance COM
mittec 10 prevent a rcpition of these out
RACES. BY some it is thought that such an
organization has been effected, but no one
really knows as were it organized, the
members being all sworn to secrecy, the
public would be only aware Of the fact by
their taking summary Vengeance on some
certainly anything but encouraging. to the
timid PILGRIM" or capitalist who visit
us. ..-r
In the midst of our troubles we have
had to contend with trcshet, which at
mess portion of our town. Whitcwood
SASSh SChtIS Va NlC S0ASA,
watch being narrow, one side of Main ST.
is built over the creek, the houses being
raised sufficiently high to allow any or
dianary amount of water to pass under
without injury, but the sudden and un,l-
snal rise OF six feet of water in few hours
caused much apprehensions as t. the Safe
ty Of the buildings. Luckily Lut a few
houses were damaged to any extent. al
though a number of cabins were washed
away.
As predicted in previous letter, the
Indians are beginning to make it warm
for the ranchemcn and miners around the
southern foothills, now that the grass is
up. Recent reports are that struggling
bands have been seen in the nciglIbor-
hood of Rapid City on the Sidney route.
This point and route, by the way, seems
to be a favorite one with the festive saw
age, as on that route the most Of their dep
rotations have been committed. Why this
is the case we know not, but probably it
is caused by the ease with which they take
i'm the Sidney coaches, as they are guar
ded by neither Outridcrs or messengers,
and the cunning red skins know from past
experiences that they take less chances of
getting shot, as passengers rarely defend
themselves against road-agents or Indians,
preferring TO give up their valuablcs to the
former without resistance, and to the lat
ter they fall an easy prey. 1t was. on this
route that during the late freshets that Mr..
Bearcy and family came near meeting a
watcry grave while attempting to cross
the Cheyenne river, which at tho time was
very much swollen and running rapidly.
There is no bridge on this stream and no
prccaution had been taken for a rise in
the same. Where the coach reached the
river it was unable to ford it. and a boat
was hastily constructed from wagon box.
Into this trap were hurried the passengers,
among whom were four children. and an
immense amount of express and mail mat
ter which had been accumu1ating at Sid
ncy for three days Thus handy loaded
the frail structure was landed with its liv-
ing freight upon the stream. The night
was extremely dark. The river at this
point is about $50 yards wide, and the
boat. when near the middle of the stream,
capsized, and, being heavily loaded, sank
All were precipitated into the boiling,
sccthing stream of muddy water twelve
feet deep. When the boat went over Mr..
Bearey grasped two of his children who
sat nearest him and the third seized him
by the back of his Overcoat. Mr.. Bearey
being an expert swimmer managed to keep
afloat and in this situation was carried
down stream over a quarter of q mile to a
small island, which fortunately was near
and upon which he landed. His wife had
her infant, eight months old, in her arms,
and as they went over she got hold of the
driver, but he said to her, For Gods sake
woman let go and will save you," which
she did, and at the same instant commenc-
ed to sink, but the driver graspcd her by
her hair and held her head out of the water
until they two had been carried upon the
same island upon which her husband had
landed. Fortunately some trcightcrs were
upon the bank opposite. and hear
ing their cries for assistance, rescued them
from their uncomfortable situation. A
portion of the mails were afterwards re-
covered, but all of the express matter was
lost. '
The county assessor, who has just fin
isllcd his labors, reports that the property
in Lawrence county amounts to over two
million dollars. THIS, though a lar 5e fig
ure does not include any mines, it only
represents real estate and Improvements
thereon.
Business is daily growing better. This
state of affairs is mainly caused by parties
outfits and provisions to start
out prospecting with. Much freight is dali
" arriving, the majority OF wliicl, comes
from St. Paul and Minneapolis, and isship
ped here via Bismarck and the Northwest
:rn Transportation Company's trains to
his point. The roads are in excellent cOndi-
ion. and the time is made in twelve days.
Their stages make the trip in 3G hours.
An election for town incorporation took
place Saturday and passed off very quiet
y. When the votes were counted it was
Ound thar they were four to one againstin.
This result was caused by
he whiskcy and sporting men, who. think.
ng it would be detrimental to their inter.
.sts to have more order, &C., used their
.ndcavors to prevent it and in which they
we're successful. .....
At present there are three men in Jail who
,ave been indicted by the grand jury for
murder. This decisive action on the part
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