Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-08-09
ROBINSON ARRESTED.
Bam Robinson and Seven Others
Arrested For the Killing in tho
Neutral Strip.
The Belligerent Citizens Of Hugoton
and Woodsdale Disafmed by the
Militia.
Governor Morehousa Thinks Must Hang
Linimeut the Best Thing For Max
Wells Trouble.

LIBERAL, Kan, Aug. THE troops sent
out by Governor Martin 20 restore order in
Stevens County dsarm the warning in-
habitants Of Woodsdale and Hugoton and
assist in the arrest Of the murderers Of
Sheriff Cross and his three deputies, ar
rived at Hwgoton on Sunday evening.
AFTER the troops were drawn up in line
around the court house square, General
Miles, the commander Of the militia, had
the proclamation Of TIE Governor read to
the assembled citizens, aud then the sol-
diers were ordered 20 disarin the
inhabitants ~ the town. The latter
part ~ tho proceeding was not verv
successful, as the news OF the coming of
the troops had reached the town before
their arrival, and, in consequence, very
lew arms could be found. The same paci-
Tying measures were taken by the troops
yesterday at Woodsdale and with about
the same result Sunday evening the Unit
ed States marshal arrested Sam Robinson,
j. T. Chamberlain and six others. Resides
thesethe marshal had warrants for the ar.
rest OF several other citisens " HurOtdn,
and also OF Sam Wood and Ed Short, of
Woodsdale. The above arrests were made
before the troops arrived, and, strange TO
say, Robinson,w who had frequently boasted
that he would like 10 see the man who
could arrest him, submitted TO his
arrest without offering any resistance.
Perhaps he thought IL would not 10
policy to resist, and perhaps he was under
the impression that he could not be
punished any way, as the crime was COM
mitted in the Neutral Strip, over which
the United States Government seems 70
have no jurisdiction. Il is expected that
the prisoners will be brought here to-
morrow and taken on the afternoon train
to Topeka for trial. II has not been learned
here under what charge the arrests were
made, but whatever the charges nre there
is no doubt Of II that the inhabitants OF
the two c6ntending towns in Stevens
County con be pacifed and will come 10 an
amicable understanding il the leaders OF
the disturbance, the men who continually
stir up bitter feelings in both Hugoton and
Woed-tale, are kept out OF the county for
some length Of time.
THE MAXWELL CASE.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Aug. Hon,
John |. Martin and II. W. Fauntleroy ap-
peared before Governor Morehouse yester-
day afternoon for the purpose Of Urging
the application Of the British Government
forTsrespite In the case Of Hugh N. M.Brooks,
alias Maxwell, who Is sentenced to be
hanged in st. Louis Friday. IL did not
require long 10 dispose of the business,
Mr. Fauntleroy explained that the British
Government asked for a respite in order
that the case could be thoroughly exam
ined. He did not think that the State re-
CURED the con lemra ] mans life neat RI
day. Justice could not suffer He counted
up and concluded that fifty days' exteus
sion cftime would be about right. Governor
Morehouse said:
''Gentlemen, l am tired dickering and
trihing with this case. The chances are
10000 to one that Maxwell will hang next
Friday. J will not interfere, gentleman,
unless you present some new reason and
i know Of not one that can be presented"
The Governor whacked She table soundlv
with his fist at the conclusion Of the above
little speech and otherwise exhibited signs |
Of being greatly in earnest. Mr.. Martin |
responded rather warmly that they had /
not tritied with the case, they were trying /
TO perform their duty and wanted the Gov |
ernor to do likewise.
"You have performed your duty well,n |
said the Goveruor, "but | will not reopen /
this case unless you present some new /
reason"
Mr. Fauntleroy explained that a due re- |
spect for the British Government, Accord |
ing to his views, would suggest the delay /
asked for. The Governor said that this T.
application was only in the nature Of a re- /
quest, and all things considered Il was not /
sufficient 10 bring about the delay Mr.. /
Fauntleroy then said that some new mat |
ter would be presented Wednesday.
every well," said the Governor, II will :
hear ygu.n
The attorneys Immediately left for st .
Louis. IL is understood that the new mat
ter will be in the nature Of petition for a
II Is perfectly plain that Cow
ernor Morehouse will not interfere with
the sentence unless some startling facts
are developed, a contingency not at all ex-
pected.