Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-10-31
Slayer Of WIFE
believed HELD
CLENE HARRIS, DOUBLE MuRD-
ERER. THOUGHT UNDER AR
REST AT IDNBEL.
OFFICERS 70 INVESTIGATE


Sheriff William Mccullough, aecom-
panied hy Frank Mathcwson, an old
resident here left early last night for
ldahel, Okla. at which place the au-
thorities have under arrest man
whom they believe to be Cleye lar
ris, the perpetrator Of one Of the most
astounding double-murders in the
history of Tulsa.
Harris shot and killed his wife and
their year old baby. three years ago
last summer in front OF their home
on Brady street, near Cheyenne aN-
enue. He shot an express driver,
Walter Van, through the body, while
sensational dash for liberty,
and escaped although pursued for
DAYS by endless armed posses. Van
recovered from his wound.
Large Reward Offered.
A large reward is offered for llar-
rs capture. and detailed descrip-
lions and photographs Of him have
been spread broadcast throughout
this and neighboring states. No de-
tails of the arrest Yesterday could be
learned here, the telegram received
by Sheriff Mccullough merely stat
ing that man answering the descrip-
tion of Harris was in custody there,
and requesting the local authorities
to come at once to Idabel and identify
the prisoner.
Frank MatheWson. who ac"ompan-
led Sheriff Mccullough, was acquain-
ted with Harris and can positively
identify him If he is found to be the
man under arrest.
The sheriff and Mr.. Mathewson
will not arrive at ldabel until Tues
day evening. ldabel is the county
seat Of McCurtain county in the ex-
reme southeastern part Of the state.
on the Frisco railroad.
Crime an iuocious One.
The crime for which Harris is
wanted was one of the most atrocious
deeds on record. Harris, who was a
pool hanger-on, and neer- do well,
was the husband OF a daughter Of
Chauncey owen, one Of Tulsa's old
est and best kr n citizens. Mrs.
Harris was posse. of Indian blood
and owned some property Following
an UNSUCCESSFUL attempt to get hold
of some money Mrs. Harris possessed
Harris went to his home ON Archer
street one morning about Q o'clock,
hut found his wife and baby not
there. Ae he came out Of the house,
he saw Mrs. Harris with the child in
her arms, stepping off the front
porch of house next door, occupied
by some people named Mcdowell.
Without a word, Harris pulled a re-
Nolyer, whereupon Mrs. Harris, who
had been anticipating trouble, started
to run. Just as she reached the
parking in front of the house two
bullets from Harris revolver struck
her and the child. Both fell to the
ground and expired before the police
reached the scene.
shoots Express Driver.
Harris, maddened at the sight OF
blood and with his smoking revolver
in hand, ran through an alley to
Cameron. or what was then North
Third street. Walter Van, an Indian
express driver, who was also wearing
a revolver was driving down the
street. Harris took one shot at Van,
the bullet striking the express man
In the chest and going through the
body. He dropped TO the floor Of his
" agon, and Harris. apareny think
Ing him dead. proceeded on his way
He stopped man coming down the
street in buggy. and forced him to
get out OF the rig. Harris himself
hen jumped in the seat, grabbed the
reins, and spurrcd the horse into a
fast gallop. Pursued closely by sew
aral officers and citizens, Harris
lroVe across the Arkansas river wa
! corn field near Red Fork. Here the
abandoned horse ana buggy were
found by the pursuing posses and
Harris had evidently started on foot
nto the wild and unsettled Usage
'ountrv. Numerous posses secured
he whole surrounding country for
lays. but no further traces Of the
fugitive We're ever found. II was sur
Missed that he had Joined gang Of
outlaws who were supposed to have a
'endezvous in the Usage nation.
Has EIudcd Capture.
on several occasions since then
Wild reports have been received from .
PERSONS claiming TO have seen Harris,
mt investigations always proves the
eports groundless.
A year and half ago a report was
eceived here that Harris had been
cen in a lumber camp in the south (
Western part of the state. HI /
Thompson and Lora Hall. who were
hen chief and assistant chief. respec-
iVely Of the local police department,
vent to that place. but only to dis |
over that the man they were after .
lad left the camp short while be- I
ore their arrival.
The first newspaper extra" ever
ssued in Tulsa was gotten out at the .