The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1883-03-02
FROM BOHEMIAN.
A Bar-aeem killing and SO, 900 Grab.
Correspondence Nep North Wsst.

Correspondence Neao Nortt-West.
BOHEMIAN, Feb. 26.-The evening Of Wash
ington's Birthday was the occasion Of anoth-
er shooting ARRAY In this place. II. J. Hop
py Tor Hoppe) and Patsey Waters were the
parties 'Hsppy escaped with dent in his
skull, caused by being struck On the head
with pistol Waters was less fortunate. He
received a bullet in the left side which pass
ed through the abdomen and came out just
at the navel. He fingered until p. m. Fri
day evening when death occurred. The cause
of the shooting is traceable to dispute over
a bet while playing faro the night before.
Both men claimed the same bet, and both
have friends who are equally positive the
money belonged to their man. After wordy
dispute the men separated. Waters remain
ed in seclusion until the next evening, when
he went to John w. Smiths saloon. Here he
met Hoppy who Is said 10 have asked him II
he was still in q fighting humor. Waters
made some reply and the ''fun" began. An
inquest was held, the cause leading to Wa
ters' death recited Though how the verdict
was arrived at without post mortem exami-
alton do not know, and Hoppy was COM
mitted to Jail. Waters was formerly OF the
Black Hills and towns along the Northern
Pacific. He is said to have been Of peace
full disposition. Hoppy is well known in
Glendale and Butte, having been in the
brewery business in both towns. / never
knew Of his being Of a quarresome nature,
but he is said to be "bad man with gum
AS he never came after me, do not vouch
for the truth of the latter assertion.
ARAD BREAK.
Charles w Story, is the name Of young
man. who until last Saturday was in the EN-
ploy of his uncle, Nelson Story. as bookkeep.
err in the bank On Sunday Charlie left for
Livingston and took An east-bound train
When his absence became known, the
authorities at Miles City were wired to de-
tain him. They did so, and search revealed
in his clothing the snug sum of $3.50. Th'
management of the bank was astounded. j
| did not seem possible such an amount coult
have been obtained without their being awar'
oft. But it was. Nelson Story's credit
good in Helena for any amount he sends fol
Charlie knew this and sent for $4,000 cur
rency. 1t came by registered mail, and tn
young man concluded to 60 east. "They say
nc has been gambling considerably Of late
and that his strong hold was to cut the card
for various sums frsm $40 up. He has been
Gushing" too and has had a fondness 10
fast women He made q miserable attemF
to get away. To 60 as he did was to invit
capture. Had he evidenced half the INTEL
gence in covering his tracks he did in 20
ting the money, he might be safe in moui
tain retreat to-day. This Is the worst coui
try on Gods green earth for young man
graduate in. OF course some do well, but
majority 20 lowell, 60 down hill at brea
neck pace Anyone who has been in Mo
tana ten years will bear witness to this fac
Perhaps some one can suggest remedy.
cannot
The railroad continues to near US slowl
It is about eight miles distant at the prese
writing.
One of the large plate glass windows
Smiths saloon, 5Ox15O inches in size, recei
ed bullet during the melee the other nigh
and its beauty Is marred in consequence.
The stock losses in eastern Montana a
not larger for the last three months than dr
ing the same length Of time in summer
+ &c. Anderson was confirmed postInast
ut Bozeman on the 21st. Mr.. Taylor ste
, down and out.
. Three murderers are in the county ];
!. awaiting the action Of the grand jury.
, A strong opposition to the formation Of
. new county from the eastern and southe
portion of Gallatin Is manifested by settle
. on the Yellowstone. The scheme will pro
r abortive. JEsskh