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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-06-09
WAS DEPUTY MARSHAL.
A. G. Jones Tells About the Famous
Bob Dalton.

Perry, O. T.. June $40 the average
person in Oklahoma at the present time
it is not generally known that Bob Dali
ton was once a deputy United States
marshall in this territory. Such is the
case. however, and he proved TO be a
good one, too. He served first under
Jones, and at that time A. G. Jones, now
in Guthrie, was also a deputy United
states marshal working with Dalton.
Mr. Jones in speaking Of Dalton, re-
Gently said: Bob Dalton. when I first
knew him wa sa fearless, quiet man He
was not very large. but he had deter
mined manner about him that signihed
that he meant business. He was consid-
cred a good officer. rarely ever drank TO
excess and when he went after a man.
he usually brought him back. He was
a good rider and it is hardly necessary
to say that he was a good shot. he was
mighty handy with a gun and his train
ing in the marshaTs force stood in good
play later on when he started out TO
terrorize the west
Bob got into trouble one time by let
ting a prisoner loose. This was prac-
tically what started him in the outlaw
business for the officers then began hunt
ing him.
We had captured a prisoner one time
and Bob was detailed 10 take him 20
Pawhuska- The prisoner was one Of
these smooth fellows and carried some
money with him. on the way over he
made a deal with Bob 70 turn him loose
for $50 dollars and a gold watch The
prisoner was never captured. but man
aged to give the thing away and in
stead Of Bob Dalton hunting criminals.
he was now hunted himself He skipped
out and the little episode while a Un.ted
States marshal is probably what started
him in the outlaw business.
The rest OF the outlaws deeds are fresh
enough in the history of the territory
TO be remembered
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-06-09
DRAGGED
HIS WIFE
BY HEELS
And Then Threw Hot MuSh in
Her Face.
so SHE HAS ALLEGED
To Prove That Marriage Can
be a Failure,
so SHE HAS ALLEGED

Edmond. O. T., June s.-The Enterprise
of today publishes the following concern
ing the divorce suit hled by Mrs Al
phonse Martin: Mrs. Martin has sued
Alphonse for divorce and asks for a d.
vision of the property and alimony. Mrs.
Martin makes charges in her divorce Pc
tition that her husband beat her. choked
her and finally one morning dragged her
by the feet down a sight Of stairs. threw
her out doors and dobbed a pot OF hot
mush in her face lIr. dartin says that
there is no truth in Mrs. Martins charges
but that the trouble came UP by Airs.
Martin throwing our OF the house, pre-
paratory to burning them, the things be
longing to his daughter by a former wife
Dir. Martin says he went up stairs where
Mrs. Martin was destroying the things
in the daughters room and that he put
his arms around hCr waist and carried
her down stairs. That she then picked
up a bottle, but Mr.. Martin threw up his
arm and the bottle EEL 10 the floor. then
she picked up q crock OF milk but he
warded OF the blow and the jar Of milk
fell back on her and that was probably
the mush she refers to. She then went
TO the wood pile and got a long stick,
but this Mr.. Martin says he wrested from
her and that she then threw herself down
in the gravel Mr. Martin says that
some time ago he brought home a new
spring wagon and his wife went out and
chopped it up with a Ratchet. That she
drove a son Of Mr. Martins away from
home and that when he returned from
France a few months ago he brought
home his daughter by a former wife. and
more trouble began. She burned up the
daughters hat am Mr.. Martin says that
enc time when he went into the house she
hit him in the side with a butcher knife
but it was a glancnig blow and the waist
band of his pants prevented a more ser
ious wound Mr.. Martin also shows
couple of wounds on his head where his
wife surprised him with stick OF stove
wood. Mr.. Martin says his wife would
not get UP and get breakfast % times a
year.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-06-09
sTEEL eANe a WORK.
Rock Island Laying Rails Through
Garfield County.

Guthrie Q. r.. June S-The Enid Eagle
says: The Rock Island steel gang com
menced work on the extension westward
from Enid Tuesday. The rails had pre-
vioJsly been laid to a point two miles
west Of the city limits. The road viii be
~ completed TO the county line with
out delay. and the work on the entire
line viii DC crowded from this time on
The grade has been completed 10 point
about three mile southwest of Ringwood
or about = miles from Enid. The Rock
Island obtained its charter through the
Ki0wa and Comanohe country some time
ago. and the company expects to have
the line constructed in time for the
opening
Work on the Blackwell. Enid & South
western is progressing rapidly. and the
road VIII be completed TO Parker. y
miles from Enid. this week The grading
is practically completed 70 within a few
miles of Okeene. Vernon. Tex. has sub
scribed $1,000 Tor the road. and fine
depot is now being constructed there.
Work has been commenced ut the Yer
non end eff the line and a large force IL
graders are working this way. preparing
Tho roadbed for the rails Ii is ex-
pccted that the entire line between Enid
ard vernon viii be completed 10y Deem
her lst- There is SIN some question as To
whether the Blackwell. Enid * south
western viii be purchased and operated
by the Frisco or the Missouri Pacifc.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-06-09
LINCOLN MCKINLEY PRESIDENT.
Is Placed at the Head of the Historical
Society.

Guthrie. o. T., June s.-The annual
meeting of the Oklahoma Historical So
ciety was held at Norman Wednesday.
The election Of officers resulted in the
selection OF the following for the ensu-
ing year:
Observation-Disclosures Mckinley.
First Vice President-Pres. D. K. Boyd.
Second Vice President-Jasper Sipes.
Secretary-Lon Wharton.
Treasurer-Jos Mcneil.
The following board of directors were
chosen:
President, DR.. Boyd, L. Mckinley. Jas
per Sipes. F. H. Greer. V. C. Welch, J.
W. Mcneil, Lon Wharton, J. W. Lawton.
A. J. Ross and c. f. Barrett
The society appointed a special commit
tee to confer with the Carnegie library
board Of Oklahoma City with reference to
moving the effectsof the association to the
Carnegie library there. This committee
will meet with the Carnegie Library
board in a short time 1t is more than
probable that arrangements win be COM
pleted at this meeting for the removal.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-06-09

personally than his opponents have ever
given him credit for. Even though out of
Office, his friends stay with him, and it
appears that these same men-shrewd.
calculating and cool, would be as glad to
rally around their leader at the present
time as they were when he was in Office
It is true that he has no way to reward
them now, in the way OF Offices, but on
the other hand, it is not very likely that
many of the Barnes men VIII get offices
under the Jenkins regime, and they are
not any worse of following the Barnes
banner.
Ex-Governor Barnes, so it is related
was shown an editorial, written a short
time after Gov. jenkins was appointed
by the President. in which it was stated
that it was time for harmony; that he re-
publican party had had enough jangles
and now for a straight pull. etc. After
Gov. Barnes read the article, he is said to
have stated: Yes, they talk harmony
now, after everything is changed around.
Maybe they VIII get harmony, but things
may change some time and another tune
win be sung"
This seems to be the feeling Of the other
Barnes men. While they are not saying
much the spirit is still present
For the present the faction in the repub-
lican party will be dormant. 1T would be
nice If there were no factions in the ter
ritOry. but this would make politics a
much tanner game. But when the time
comes the Barnes men viii attempt to
rise. Whether they viii succeed or not is
another thing, and something that viii
not be clearly demonstrated until after
the attempt is made.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-06-09
He DECLARES
LONE WOLF
IS CHIEF
De Los Lone Wolf Writes a
Warm Letter.
PITCHES INTO PARKER
Calls Quanah the Great a
Would-be Chief
PITCHES INTO PARKER

Anadarko, 1T, June S.-M. NJ Murdoch,
Editor of Daily Eagle:
Sir:-In your paper Of the 9Th inst
noticed telegram from Randlett 10 the
commissioner OF Indian affairs concerning
the Kiowas, Comanches and Apaches.
The telegram is misleading.
Randlett Influenced the would-be chiefs.
Quanah. Ah-peah-ton and Apache John, TO
stay away from the councils They re-
fused to act with US, not because they did
not want TO, but because they were not
allowed to.
Lone Wolf was chosen as principal chief
of the Kiowas, by Kiowas, on the 14th day
of April. 1901.
Today Ah-peah-ton, Raudlett's pet. has
a following of about ten men, ont OF over
two hundred men.
Lone Wolf is not "a leader Of a faction
of the Kiowas.' but is the head chief of
the whole tribe and has more influence
among Kiowas than RandIett and All
peah-ton put together.
Randlett is doing everything that ne can
think of TO influence the Indians to say
that they did make the agreement with
Jerome. in 1892. but all in vain
When a council was called through Ran
dlett he sent his farmers out to keep the
Indians from coming to the counciI-a fine
way OF doing business.
Respectfully
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-06-09
FRANTz IS A LEADER.
oklahoma-Kansas Boy Has Fame at
Harvard


Harvard.
Enid, Q. T.. June S.-The Wave OF this
city has the following:
Orville Frantz is now playing with the
nrst team OF Harvard university. the
famous Harvarls. He has the reputation
in the east Of being the best batter in the
United States and IS continually being
lauded by the eastern press. In a game
recently between Harvard and the Mlchi-
gan university the score stood 4 70 ] IN
favor OF Michigan in the ninth inning With
Harvard to the bat. Three men We're on
bases when Orville Frantz's turn came TO
bat the ball The pitcher tossed Orvilie
the right kind OF a BAN and he slugged
it clear over the fence. bringing an three
men in and making home run, thus win
ming the game for Harvard on the score
of . 10 & This was an extraordinary
play and. coupled with the fact thar he
rarely makes less than a three bag eyer or
a home run. has made him famous in the
east Harvard never plays BAH without
Frantz. The baseball season ends with
Harvard July 4. when II plays its closing
game with Yale. After that time Orviue
win return 10 his home in Enid
Orvne Frantz formerly lived at Well
ington, Sumner county.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-06-09
HIS MIND is WRONG.
Details of the Killing by Johl
[ eidden

Details of the Killing by John
Leidgen.
Guthrie. o. T.. June 8 F urt her par
ticuIars Of John Leidgen's arrest are
given in the FL Reno Bell which says:
Deputy Sheriff Roush brought in John
Leidgen from Kingfisher on the midnight
train and locked him up in the county
jail.
The prisoner is charged with the muir
der Of his brother The parties TO the
transaction lived in Matthewson town
ship. in the northeast portion of this
county. Several brothers living together
with their mother on the farm.
Thursday morning the prisoner got up
from his bed, and without any warning,
and with no known provocation, it is al
legged. seized an ak and Drained his broth
er, VIII. while the victim yet lay in bed
The other members of the family. with
the assistance of some neighbors, arrest
ed the fratricide and he was taken on
the train to Kingfsher and delivered TO
Deputy Sheriff Roush.
The prisoner is man of 80 years, quiet
in appearance. and thus far has made no
clear statement or explanation.
ole seems to be in dazed condition in
intervals he'll arouse .and apparently re-
allied the awful tragedy.
During one of these intervals this morn
ing he said:
II wish I was dead. What made me
do this? The devil must have been in
me, Do you say brother VIII is dead?
Yes, I'remember, he was sleeping in the
kitchen, and l went in with an ak. We
never had any trouble. My brothers,
sisters and mother lived on my place
didn't do this, did I? Obi Why did do
n %
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-06-09

fertile prairie, wooded river and grizzled
rocky peaks, a view that charms every
sense OF the soul and renews every pride
of the patriot Every science can find
here a new field, and every scientist can
discover a new wonder. Mark this care
fully: Within a circle Of 80 miles around
Mount Scott can be found a greater va
riety OF soil, product, stone and metals
than can be found in an equal area in
any other part of the United States.
"A township here would be sufficient-the
most valuable for this purpose being
township north, range Is west-but the
government could well afford TO devote
greater quantity Such lavish gifts Of
the gods 10 a nation should not be dealt
by measured roods, but should be kept
in all their broadcast grandeur for the IN
trammeled enjoyment of all the coming
generations. Here should be built a ma
tional observatory as the best point for
gaining a perfect record. especially in
meteorology, Of the central southwest
IN this connection, desire to call your
attention 10 the fact that on section Is.
township ;, range z. are two Of the finest
mineral springs in the west. One of them
was noticed by General Mcclellan in his
report of this country in 1852. and has
been continuously used by the Indians as
Great Medicine since their coming into
the country. These springs, you viii no
tiee, are on territorial land and should be
kept from sale or lease other than land
leases of small areas with spring privil-
eyes. Good villages can be built up around
them, which would bring very large rev.
enues TO the Territory. This is not
prophecy, as parties wishing TO build large
hotels at these springs are now ready to
do so il the rights to build can be had.
1 have written this as the exponent of
very many citizens of Oklahoma, and
know that you will give it careful and
earnest attention
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-06-09
Old OkIahoman Who Has Fortune In
Ireland,

Oklahoma City, June S.-The story of an
old man deprived of his money was re-
veaIed insome afidavits that were made
by the probate judge this morning and
several witnesses who testified that the
old man who has lived in Oklahoma since
1891 was d certain John Wisdom Ponder
who claims to be the son of a wealthy
man in Dublin, Ireland and whose estate
is coming to him but whose executor re-
fuses to send him the amount of the cash
in hand, says the Times-JournaL The
executor pays him an annuity without
question. but there is a large amount OF
money thai belongs to him that he re-
fuses to transfer to this country until he
has further proof of his identity.
The story of John Wisdom Ponder is a
sad one. He was born in Dublin, No
vember z, 1922 and was the son Of Geo.
Ponder, a wealthy manufacturer of that
city. John left ireland in 1865 and came
to this country and has lived here ever
since that time, but has never become a
citizen, and is now a citizen of Edward,
the Seventh of England and Ireland. His
father died a number of years ago and
left several children, all of whom have
died except a sister. She has written
for the brother to return there and make
his home with her, but few years ago
became a paralytic and because Of his
indrmity and great age, he does not be-
lieve that he can make the trip and has
been trying for some time 10 get his
money so that he could live here. The
amount in question at this time is about
450O pounds and viii be ample for all his
needs in life. He lives in this city now
with the family of n. NJ. Grant.
The papers that were made out this
morning win be forwarded to Dublin at
once and the money viii probably be re-
turned here in a few weeks.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-06-09
MEpEoRp SNAKE STORY.
Rather Fell From the Roof Of Mrs.
Godfreys Home.

Medford, o. T.. June s.-Mrs. T. T.
Godfrey and daughter Helen were en-
joying the repose and comfort Of their
beautiful home adjoining Medford on the
west side, a rattlesnake. with three rat
ties on its narrative, fell from over their
heads to the floor. aiighting within a few
feet Of the child. Grabbing the child
she vacated the room ard closed the door
that the snakes should not escape. As
the building vas erected last fail and
winter it IS believed the snake in some
manner vas logged IN the lumber when it
was placed in the building and lag dor
nlant until warm weather when fl reviv-
ed and made its way through 10 the place
from which II fen. II is needless 10 say
that. though relieved Of the uncanny
visitor. Mrs Godfrey has not relaxed
her vigilance through the house for
reptiles.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-06-09
MEoFoR0's NEW INVENTION.
Ollie Mlehaeis Hits on a Trick for
Carpenters.

MedfoTH. o.. T. June s-The Ollie P.
Michael roof bracket is TIE latest inven-
tion To reach the patent Office from Med
ford. This is about the most usefal in-
Yention we have ever seen, says the
Patriot. and IS already commanding
sale far in excess q the ability
Il the patentHe e. furnish Il con
sists of an L shaped pieces - iron which
rests upon the shingles u house. ard
acts as a support for the rooter'a s-sf-
f8lE. No nails are used one end ex-
tends Up under fhe Shingles. shae The
lower end. which IS provided with teeth.
irnbeds stsesf in The roof and s-sEai1s
the zxs Whlch carpeuteTs use as g-ard
against fans J. G. sonecss- r nos erect
ing 8 building In whirh The bracket vi
- extensively Ela1Gtzctlred-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-06-09
JOHN woRRsLL's JOKE.
Pond Creek Boy Had Fun With Tin
Horns

Pond Creek Boy Had Fun With Tin
Horns.
Pond Creek. o. T.. June S-The Nidette
says. one Of the many amusing jokes
perpetrated on the three detectives who
were in Pond Creek last week trying TO
discover the parties who participated IN
the Iynching of Bill Campbell. was work
ed BY John WorrelL one Of the detec-
tfves engaged John in a general converse
ton and adroit,y brought in the Campbell
lynching. In an Indifferent manner he
asked John who was the leader OF the
mob that Iynched the negro. John assum-
ed very conhding manner. and with
many suspicious giances around &c learn
thas no one was near them quietly In
formed the detective that he, John Wor-
rel. was the leader. and insisted that the
detective not ten. OF course, the detec-
tive promised.
John was In Nebraska ct the time OF
the lynching and did not arrive here un-
til a day OF two after. But the detec-
tive went away feeling happy
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-06-09
NEW STORY ON JENKINS.
He Was Inquisitive and Cool in His
Early Life.

Early Life.
Guthrie, Q. T., June S.-The Medford Pa
triot is authority for the following con-
corning Gov. Jenkins:-One of our citizens
heard good one on Governor jenkins
in an Iowa town at church last Sunday
night. The preacher was addressing the
graduating class Of the High school and
his theme was Purpose" In Calculating
his subject he gave an instance that &C.
CURED at college when the teacher was
explaining to the class in physiology that
the muscles after a period Of intense
tension need relaxation, and illustrated
by telling of two carpenters who were
roofing a building on the banks of the
Niagara river at the Falls. After the roof
ing boards had all been laid, one of the
carpenters discovered that he had left
his knife on the lower board and slid
down TO the roof to get it. Unexpectedly
he missed his hold but caught at the bot
tom board and hung there suspended in
mid-air. His associate hurried to get a
rope for his rescue, but before he could
be reached the tensions Of the muscles in
his arms gave way and ne fell into the
river and was carried over the falls
and persisted Just at this moment, when
every member of the class was breathless
with suspense, a tan fellow with big feet,
al the farther end Of the class called
ont: Professor, did he get the knife2"
THAT student" said the preacher. was
recently appointed governor of Oklahoma,
and his name is VIM. W. jenkins"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-06-09
FARMER,s HoME RoRREp.
Something Like $1,000 Stolen in King
fisher County

something Like 5 900 Stolen in King
fisher County.
Guthrie, o. T., June 8.-The Kingfsher
Times says as follows regarding the big
robbery a that place: Last Sunday night
about 10 o'clock while Mrs. LANCE. Mrs.
Beadle and the 1s-year-old son of John
Hall were conversing at the former
home q few miles south Of the city two
men, one large and one small. approach
ed the house unobse-ved by the occupants
dealt young Hall, who was sitting out
side the front door, blow on the head
with a blunt instrument, entered the
house and made away with about 81 900
worth Of gold coin. currency and valu-
able jewelry. The two ladies' were sit
ting in the house when the smaller man
entered after knocking young Han sense
less. He said TO the ladies your money
or your life" Mrs. LANCE rushed by
him and out of the front door. There
she was encountered by the larger man,
who in attempting to catch her chased
her nearly quarter OF a mile. Mrs.
BeadIe under the excitement rushed for
and out the back door and sped away to
alarm her neighbors.
Al o-449 AN4-4-C1 TIC tooDSA III Tic hOoSe
a tew minutes TO locate the money and
make away with it, showing very clearly
that he must be someone who was thor
oughly familiar with the LANCE family
and premises.
Suspicion points in certain directions
and more facts may come to light in the
next few days tending to show who the
robbers are.
Mr. LANCE and Mr.. Beadle are together
in Cuba which fact was apparently well
known to the robbers.
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BERT wELTYs CASE.
II Will be Tried in Logan County in
November.

November.
Guthrie. o. r.. June s-The case of
Bert Welty. indicted by the grand jury
al Perry for killing win Bateuan at
Red Rock AZ the time Swarts store
was robbed b. Bert Welty and Pen
Cravens VIII be- tried in the Logan
county court next November. The pa
pers have already been fled here On a
change II venue from Noble county.
Weity asked for q change II venue on the
grounds that mob ia that county had
tried To lynch him. TIE change vas
readily granted and the transfer u the
papers made.
weity was sentenced II September.
1sas. 70 four years r. the peatentiary for
grand larceny IS Blaine county. Ii.s
sentence would have expired February g.
lsaa. but he was paEdoned ~ Governor
O. a. Barnes % Sovcuber q. lse
u seems that the pardon ID aet 60
uluch good f5r Welty ca ngt stop hls
evil tendencies i is supposed faae
yVeIty ard Zen csaveas fret Eot ae-
qua.uted 81 the Kansas peaifenuary 81
Lansing
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-06-09
SOME RADICAL CHANGES.
May be Made in Management Of Ok
iahoma Schools.

Guthrie O. 2. Jane SIT IS understood
that there are n Re some radical changes
made in the school management of the
territory. Ne official announcement has
yet been made az this line bur dsieza-
tons have already been 30 can on Cow
crnor Jenkins and lay their complaints
ana requests before HIM These deiega-
sions viii probably repeat their efforts
until Governor Jenkins determines on q
plan Of actoa.
Tom Ferguson started the ban rolling
WI Ism De asked thar rhe lights be fura "a
OF ana the situation cleaned Up. This
comlas from Ferguson. Is considered d
good Indication also taat radical charges
are &c be made.
There IS re seai need e haste Is The
matter. ~ she territorial institutions are
1ust closing their years work. hat Cox
1enkiHs win need some ume 70 look the
matter up.