The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1878-12-27


with pistols and guns, dismounted and fu-
rlously attacked Captain Bill Strong's clan,
who were standing in the street in front oi
Breeding's store. Thirty or forty shots
we're discharged, two taking effect on
William and Daniel Freeman, the former
shot through the body, the latter through
the head They were removed late in the
evening to their homes several miles up the
river, and it is reported to day that Dan
lei Freeman is recovering, but William is
| dead.
FIGHTING IN THE STREET.
Strong and his followers received no in
juries, but barricaded themselves in little
log cabin 100 yards from the Court house,
and regular Interchange of shots was
kept up during the afternoon. One of the
Freemans, who fell in the middle of
the street when shot, was forced
to lie there for two hours, his friends fear
ing to attempt his removal during the
strife. Hideous yells and shouts Of def
ance could be heard from both parties.
OhEAD NhE
Tbo court was puzzled; the officers Of the
law dumbfounded. The citizens watched
from distance, and not single effort was
made to quell the bloody riot. At last
With light came hope, and all was quiet
save the bedlam whoop of the drunken
rabble. There was no sleep or rest, every
body living IN dread expectancy of lie
morrow, and slowly next morning (Tues-
day., as light was thrown upon the sceue,
it was discovered that Aikman and his
party had withdrawn from the Court house
and quartered themselves near the river
bank, while Strong and his clan held their
fort still. One by one the citizens made
their appearance on the street. congratu-
latiug themselves the war was over. About
10 o'clock Stroug retired, and soon there
after struggling drunken men, al ned to
the teeth, began to parade the street in de-
fiance Of law and order. It was whispered
that the guard which had been sent to Lex
ington under charge of the Sheriff to briug
back Jason Little would soon return, and
an effort would be made to release the
prlsoner. Deputy Little had returned,
ard 10 vhe credit, however, of John Ak
man, be it Il said, be refused to participate
in this crime and left for home
THE MURDERER IN JAIL.
A willing leader was found in Justice
of The Peace named J. G. B. Allen, sup
porled by tue Littles, C"awfords and 9TH
ers, numbering about forty, who lciteIed
about he streets, jmpai,ently waiting for
tue guatd to appear. Judge Randall, to
defeat the aim of the mob, had the Deputy
Sheriff and County Judge to detail an ex-
ira gnard of fourteen neu, who went under
the leadership Of the County Judge, John
W. Burnett, to the assistance of the Sher-
iff. About 3 o'clock p. m. they returned
with the prisoner, and safely confined him
IN jail, the guard DumoerIug about twenty
five well-arms men. No effort at release
was made, but Immediately after the guard
returned from the jail to the street and
began 10 disperse, thinking the danger was
owe, Crawford and Little began an attack
on Judge Burnett, th, eatening To take his
life.
JUDGE BURNETT KILLED.
Excitement rao high Immediately, shouts
aod yells rent the air, and suddenly tie
deadly 'evolvers were b"oughtsinto play,
aad "a volley was poured in upon tie
guard, who, tax % by surprise, sought
sbelte' wherever they could find it. Wbea
the smoke was cleared off it was seen that
Judge Burnett was down. He was dead,
with bullet through his hea,. The
fif;ug was maintained in desultory way
tie whole evening, .he mob yelling ike
ve,y devils at every indication Of slight
advantage over the faction chat for .be
present were champions Of the law. Allen
aud bis men being IN she Court house
yard, sought shelter behind the Clerks
Office and in the Court room, while the
guard retreated up the street to the point
where Strong and his clan were barrieaJed.
The forces now numbered sone thirty or
rolty on each side. The men were ~
AIMED With tue latest improved Colts na.y
repeaters, Spencer and Ballard rifles, aud
being good shots, could kill their man at
from 200 tc 300 yards, wherever he might
appear.
ATTEMPT TO BEEAK JAIL.
During the picket shooting posse Of
Aliens clan, with axes, attempted to burst
open the Jail door and rescue the prisoner.
His brotbeH, Tom Little, Of Compton, ap-
pea,ed al this moment and begged the ri
oters to desist. A shot through the body
stretched him lifeless upon the ground.
Tbs caused the jail-breakers to -etire,
which they did, breathing vengeaace Cor
the death of Tom Little. The Allen parry
deserted the Court house 'ase night, and
.'.e Sheriff tool po possession, thus command
jng the toor % the Jail. o. Course no
Court bas been held, anl vbe Circuit Court
.lu1ge suddenly disappeared this morning
be role O'Clock, leaving no o ders as - the
disposition j" the prisoner L tile. Effo is
a,e Leiop made, however vainly, TO secure
the services of sore magist rate who will
assume the RESPONSIBILITY of ordering
Little be re,ureed to Lexington or some
otber place 70. safe keeping. The Court
bas lett without making any provision for
tae keeping Of county paupers or idiots,
which leaves many parsons in destitute cir
cumstances.
ATTEMPT TO BURY JUDGE BURNETT.
A guard was detailed to dig the grave OF
Judge Burnett, the spot selected being by
the side of his sweetheart. wbu died one
year ago. Ladies and eit,zens who came
to town to-day to attepd the funeral have
beaten hasty retreat. Lawlessness and
disorder are so rife that the remains of the
late County Judge will have no followers
save au armed guard who will avenge his
death. Everybody is leaving the sown,