Wichita eagle., 1889-09-08


wears ago. Said she was married by
priest in the nation Shortly after her
marriage to Chouteau her former husband
appeared and had her arrested for bigamy.
They settled the case, however, before the
day of trial and on court conyening the
case was discharged, on the failure OF the
prosecuting witness TO put III an appear
ance. Could not tell anything about the
transaction or the crime with which her
brothers were charged.
Benton ClaWson was on the stand next
Said he bought the hogs from man
named Jim White, living in the nation
and resold them to Blevins. Said he
was fixing fence when he first saw White
and then bought the hogs. Is married TO
an Indian woman and has right to be IN
the territory. Said he paid $40 for
hogs. Had been in the territory for
nine years. He put the hogs IN pen and
the next morning loaded them in wagon
and about o'clock in the morning his
brother Carrot took them to Caneyville.
The latter received $50 50 for the hogs and
turned over $3.50 to Benton, keeping 3
for his expenses while taking the hogs to
CaneyVille.
Mrs. Garrett ClawsoG was then called to
the stand. Said the hogs were taken away
about o'clock on Tuesday morning. Was
formerly the wife of an indian named
Canville The marshal arrested Canville
shortly after his marriage and he escaped
and has not been seen since. She Is at
present keeping house for Garrett Clawson.
Saw Benton pay the money TO the
man White. Was arrested last summer for
selling liquor in the territory.
Garrett Clawson was then sworn. Said
he took the hogs to Caneyville and sold
them. In other points corroborated his
brothers testimony. Now lives in the
Cherokee nation. Formerly lived in the
Usage nation. Was there at the time Of
the hog business. Perry cross-examined
and the witness stated that the reason he
went to the Indian country was because
he stole corn. He was imprisoned twenty
days for the offense.
Judge Foster then adjourned court until
p. N. At that hour court reconveued
and the testifying Of the witnesses was
then resumed.
Rufus Indie then testified. Said he
was brought TO the Wichita Jail about one
month ago. In the main corroborated
ClawSon's statements. Was arrested once
for disturbing the peace. On cross exam
ination said he was part ChlckaSaw.
Knew the Clawsons tor four years. Mar
ried to white girl. Now lives in the
Cherokee nation. Was married in Kansas
about eight years ago. Saw the money
Clawson paid to White. Was at the time
working for Clawson. Only saw White
once since he sold the hogs to Clawson. Said
he did not know where White got the hogs.
William Low lives in the north part of
Chautauqua county. Was living in the
Usage country two years ago. Knew all
the parties connected with the suit Said
Clawson came to his house with a load OF
| hogs on his way to the hog market. Stayed
but short time and then continued on
his way.
George Low was then sworn. Said he
lived in Usage nation on August, 1887.
Now lives in Chautauqua county. knew
the parties connected with the case. His
testimony in the main was the same as
the former witness, his brother.
Walter Rogers was then sworn. Lived
! in the same county. His testimony was
unimportant.
| John Mcclure was then called Said
the reputation of the CARROTS was good.
Cross-examined by Perry witness said he
did not live near them and consequently
had no personal dealings with them and
only had heard of their deeds through
Others
Dr. J. B. Dunn, of Chautauqua Springs,
was then called. Said Clawsons had
| good reputation to his knowledge he had
| he, I'd i'm ipS hon
Tom Dunn was then called but was not
| in the court room.
| L. II. Sullivan, called and sworn, said
he also knew all parties connected. Want
ed to tell story but the judge told him
to stand aside.
Joe Mcclure, Chautauqua Springs, was
put on the witness stand. Knew Benton
and Garrett Clawson and said their repu-
! tation is good
| James SeePs testimony was the same as
the preceding witness.
Attorney Perry then recalled Benton
! Clawson TO the witness stand for the pur-
pose of cross-examination. His testimony
on the cross-examining was relating to
! conversations between the witness and
| Others regarding a man named Morgan.
| Mr.. Dodsou, formerly commissioner in
the Usage country, then testified. Hesaid
that every Indian agent who had been
there since he was in the covntry had
endeavored to put them off the reservation
as they had no bushes on the lands. Said
they were considered bad men. Had bust
ness with them in an official capacity.
| Henry Roberts was called and testified
| that Garrett Clawson had offered him $3.50
| if he would take Morgan out of the, coun-
/ try before this term of court, The witness
! refused to do so and ClawSon said if he
wouldn't do it he (Clawson) would get
some one else who would.
This finished the examination of the
! witnesses and the case is now ready for the
| speeches to the jury by the opposing at
| torneys.
Judge Foster then adjourned court until
! Monday morning at o'clock.
A COLLISION.
| In front of the postoffice yesterday eve
ming about o'clock Mr.. f. " Durley in