Year: 1877

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SEVERANCE, KAs., Oct. C. 1877.


EDITOR CHIEF:-in your last Chit, of October ith,
is an article entitled That Troublesome Child As
the child spoken of to attract some atten-
ton, will tell the public what know about it.


Prior TO june, never knew Mr. ]. W. Anderson.
AT about that time he came to me, and wanted to
trade land in Republic County for a dwelling house
in Doniphan County. I sent him to Wathena, where
he completed trade with Mr.. Wallis. About the
same time, and prior to Andersons going to wathcna,
was in the drug store and Dale and Anderson were
talking about the child. Dale then agreed that as
soon as Anderson had a comfortable home built, he
should have his child, without any trouble was
called to witness that agreement. After Anderson
had made the trade in Wathena, and got his house,
Dale refused him the child. He then attempted to
carry off his child by force, but prevented from
doing so by people of Severance. This caused Ander-
son to try the law to obtain possession of his child
and during the trial of the whole case jury decided
that Anderson was not capable of taking charge of
his child. Upon that decision the child appren-
ticed to Dale provided by law in such cases. and
there the affair rested until Dale concluded to leave
the State for good, and take the child with him. al
though attached to the articles of apprenticeship in
the Probate Judges office is a solemn allegation of
Dales, sworn and subscribed to, that he will comply
with the law! Now, thus far, as far we have got
with Dale we find him guilty of falshood to Ander-
son, and the Ito him small oense Of perjury, signed
with his own hand. But for fear that Dale may try
to deny the intention of permanently taking the child
from the State, introduce the following letter from
Mrs Dale herself:


Mr.. ANDERSON Here is Della's picture, that
was taken last winter sent for it where had sent
it. will send you her picture every year. We leave
here for good for another part of the world and you
may never see her again. 1 shall always take good
care of her. and if anything happens to her will let
you know through your brother Hoping this is sat
isfactOry, remain Respectfully,


MRs. G. Y. DALE.


SEVERANCE, Sept. 18th, n.


Now, When it was found that Dale meant to accom-.
psh his object of defying the luws of the State he
was arrested, an affidavit sworn out ny NJ. C. Re
vile, of Troy. Dale waived all examination before
Justice Wood and fatty refused to give bonds for
producing the child in court. The Court then ap-
pointed the legal custodian of the child Civ
ing bond of one thousand dollars that would bring
the child into court As soon as this was done, when
the train along Dale left his horse and carriage
in town. to the depot, and jumped on between the
tender and baggage car and in that position rode to
Wathena, his way to visit his wife, no doubt to
carry ont the programme of his wfes letter. of Sept
l3th followed, and had Dale arrested at Lathrop,
Mo. AS Dale stated, he objected to the papers, on
the gronnd that the proper officer was not serving
them. told him that he could come by his con-
sent, would get the proper officer there to keep
him in charge until could procure requisition from
Kansas. lie then came, and with his wife and the
child, was taken directly to Troy. The next day.
Dale was taken to- Wathena. Upon his arrival there
withdrew my complaint against him. and he returned
to Troy, where had previous to starting for Wathe
ma, returned the child to the Probate Court as my
bond required me to do. Afterwards Anderson swore
out warrant for Dale arrest At the request of the
Constable went with him to Troy; got in Troy after
dark; got out Of the wagon, and went into Mchaels
saloon, and had a conversation with Judge Price;
came ont, and went up the street towards Leland's
store met DIR. Gurney and Mr.. Steele of Severance;
shook hands with theni and while talking, came
and told me that the Constable waiting for me-
went to the wagon at Nixons saloon and got in tine
wagon with the driver. Soon the Constable and Dale
out of the saloon. and got in and started for
Wathena. did not see speak TO Dale prior to his
getting into the wagon and after he in, he spoke
TO me first The statement that he was thrown into
the wagon is not true, that was in any way wait
ing for him, with warrant for his arrest Upon our
arrival at Wathena it being past l2 o'clock, the JUS
tice refused to hear the that night, and all
went to bed, Dale and myself sleeping together. The



night, the charge of kidnapping Dale, and took
to Troy and sent to bed, but did not stated in
your article lodge in Jail. In the morning. Con-
stable Dunlap gave bond, and went home-Mr Robert
at my request, going his bond. was
asked by Mr.. Armstrong if wanted to give bond and
told him No. The next morning, Dunlap was acquit-
ted by Justice Wood, while 1 waived examination,
md gave small bond of three thousand dollars for
my appearance at the next term of court, in Decem
Der. suppose Dale will keep the child, and think
first that he has become a nonresident
the State second that the child of no Kansas citi
should be taken from the State against the pa
'ents cansent when the person adopting the child is
IN adventurer, and while resident of State had
not one dollar, except borrowed capital to do business
with, and is bankrupt, and will not pay even the
BOARD bill for himself and wife, and the child that he
aims, without the law compels him to do so. Now
will further say, that DR.. Dale has often tried to get
another home for the child. If proof is wanting by
my to this assertion, it shall come, good and
mpeachable And further Dale has said that he only
,eeps the child through spite. An article in the
Herald said that MOwry and Reville tried take the
hid from its home, and turn it out the cod cold
world. What the facts in the easel ask those
Who judge harshy, to go to the records of Pro-
,ate Court and there find the application of A. j.
'elOver, asking for the child and that application
igned and backed up by one hundred and fifteen
itizens of Wathena, including every business man in
he town-sueh names as Snively, Cook, Campbell, |
'uelling Brazelton, Miller, and others-the same |
igned by Mr.. Anderson himself That was the cold |
vord that attempted to turn the child upon. And
will say that have acted in good faith in the
natter and without pay, as Mr.. Anderson will GER
ify and while justice demands my help, it will be
iven freely in the future.


A. J. MOWRY.