1902 Deaths - Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Submitted by: Emily Jordan 24 Dec 2005 Return to Oklahoma County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/oklahoma/oklahoma.html ========================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ========================================================================== (1/1/1902) SUPREME COURT THE CASE OF JAMES CANADA FOUND GUILTY OF MURDERING FRANK JOHNSON. HIS PLEA WAS SELF DEFENCE Says He Shot in Self Defense -- Crime Committed in Canadian County. Guthrie, O.T., Dec. 31. -- James Canada who was found guilty in the Canadian county district court of the murder of Frank W. Johnson on July 17, 1900, has appealed to the Oklahoma supreme court for a new trial, his main plea being that the lower court erred in excluding evidence on behalf of the plaintiff. Judge Irwin was the presiding Judge. The killing occurred in a saloon in El Reno. Canada claiming that he was assaulted by Frank and Jud Johnson, was shot through the leg and across the face and fired in self defense, killing Frank Johnson. Canada had been a deputy sheriff and had assisted in the arrest of a number of bad men down on the border. The jury returned a verdict of guilty and he was sentenced to the penitentiary for life. His attorneys are J.I. Phelps, W.A. Maurer and J.H. Warren. (1/2/1902) DIED. -- Albert Milton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ned J. Milton, died at noon yesterday of pneumonia, after a sickness extending over several weeks. He was six years old. The funeral will occur to day at 1 o'clock from the family residence, 316 East Third street. Friends of the family are in invited. (1/2/1902) BARRETT EXONERATED. Investigation Developed that Mrs. Emhart Died Naturally. Ardmore, I.T., Jan. 1. -- Phillip Barret, a stenographer of this city, held by authority pending an investigation of the death of Mrs. A. Emhart, has been released from custody, Mrs. Emhart was found dead in Barret's back yard, and the police, it is said, alleged that Barret assaulted her. The autopsy showed that Mrs. Emhart died of natural causes and that Barret was in no wise connected with what was supposed to be murder. (1/3/1902) BROKE HER NECK WEATHERFORD WOMAN, STARTLED BY NEW YEAR WHISTLES FELL FROM HER BED SHE HAD BEEN VERY SICK Smith Girl Before Her Death Denied That She Had Attempted to Commit Suicide. Weatherford, Okla., January 2 -- The daughter of Mr. Smith who is in and Implement Company, died very suddenly on night of December 31, 1901. There were indications of suicide, yet the girl denied taking any poison before she died. She was about 19 years old. The wife of John Lipp fell out of bed Wednesday morning and broke her neck, and death resulted almost instantly. She was awakened by the noise of whistles and bells which were announcing the New Year. She reached for a glass of water, but being very weak, owing to an attack of typhoid fever she fell upon the floor, her head striking first, and her neck was broken. Her husband is engineer for the Weatherford Milling Company. (1/4/1902) Gone to Glory. El Reno Democrat: Last Saturday morning when the south bound Rock Island train pulled into Sugden, I.T., Joe Buckley, alias "Doe Face Joe" and a drunken companion got off the train and Buckley inquired of the night policeman, who was at the depot, for "Glory," a saloon located about a mile west of town on a school section. He was given the direction, but as he was hunting for trouble he began to abuse the officer, using foul and indecent language, and finally pulled a gun and struck the officer over the head with it. At this point Mr. H.H. Kellogg, of El Reno, who also got off the train at this point, interfered, and he, too, was covered with a gun and told to attend to his own business. By this time Officer Hughes had somewhat recovered from the effects of the blow he had received, pulled his own revolver and shot Buckley in the breast. Buckley turned and ran about twenty or thirty steps and fell, and when he was picked up he was dead. (1/7/1902) ELLIS KELLEY DEAD. -- Word was received here today that Ellis Kelly, formerly a citizen of this place had died in Sherman, Texas at the home of his brother, Hiram Kelley. Mr. Kelly spent most of his life as an officer of the law having been a member of the police force for years in Sherman. (1/8/1902) H.H. HUNT DEAD. -- Harry Hunt, aged about 50 years, died at 10 o'clock Monday night at the residence of Patrick O'Shea, corner of Tenth and Hudson streets, of fever and a complication of ills. He had been sick but a short time. The deceased was well known and had been a resident of the city many years. Years ago he was an efficient member of the police force, but up to the time of his death he was employed by the city superintendent of the work of laying water mains. He was a Knight Templar and Shriner and the funeral will be conducted under the auspices of the Masons. He had no relatives living in this part of the country. (1/8/1902) MYSTERIOUS DEATH. -- Yesterday evening about 6 o'clock Albert Lawhon, one of the students of the Oklahoma City business college, died very suddenly at the home of his uncle, at 225 West Seventh street. The young man was about twenty years of age and in the early evening was apparently in the very best of health. When he had reached home in the evening he complained of a strange feeling and went almost immediately into a convulsion and died. The young man was a very amiable and kind young man and well liked by all with whom he came in contact, and his sudden death is a great shock to his friends. The arrangements for the funeral will be made later. Dr. Bradford, who was called to attend the young man, stated last night that there were symptoms of strychnine poisoning but that he could not tell just what caused the young man's death. An autopsy will probably be held. (1/8/1902) Notice of Hearing Petition for Probate of Will Notice is hereby given to all persons interested in the estate of Maud L. Wardroper, deceased, that on the 4th day of January, 1902, Frank L. Wardroper produced and filed in the probate court in the county of Oklahoma territory, of Oklahoma, an instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Maud L. Wardroper\'85 (1/9/1902) LOOKS LIKE SUICIDE. -- The remains of Albert L. Lawhon were shipped yesterday afternoon to Sulphur, I.T., for burial. Lawhon was the student who came here from that place to attend business college and who died very suddenly Tuesday evening. A coroner's inquest was held and the coroner's jury returned a verdict that the deceased came to his death from an unknown cause. The coroner and the physician who was summoned to attend the young man are of the opinion that he died of strychnine poisoning. Before the young man went to his home on the afternoon of his death he called up his sweetheart at Edmond by phone and had a long conversation with her. He had complained frequently of being homesick and it may be that he became despondent and took his life. The girl with whom he talked expressed great surprise when told that he was dead. (1/9/1902) KILLED A SENATOR THAT IS CHARGE AGAINST PETE MCKILE AND W.C. VANNOY. Chickasaw Indian Legislature Appropriates $750 to Have Crime Investigated. Ardmore, I.T., Jan. 8. -- Pete McKile and W.C. Vannoy, well known and respected citizens of Tishomingo, I.T., are in jail on the charge of killing Thompson Pickens, a Chickasaw Indian senator, who was recently found dead by the public roadside near Tishomingo. The Chickasaw Indian legislature has made an appropriation of $750 for the purpose of investigation the death of Pickens who was the full blood leader of the legislature. (1/11/1902) THE TRAGIC DEATH OF EUGENE MC LAUGHLIN Shot Twice and Instantly Killed by William Peoples In Haley's Drug Store -- McLaughlin Accused By His Slayer of Improper Advances Toward the Latter's Wife -- Peoples Surrendered to Sheriff Immediately After the Tragedy. Yesterday morning at about 10 o'clock the city was thrown into a fever of intense excitement over the killing of Eugene McLaughlin by Wm. Peoples. The killing occurred in Haley's drug store where McLaughlin has been employed in taking care of the soda fountain. In the morning William Peoples, who is a prominent cotton buyer here, walked into the store in company with his friend, Floyd Phillips who has been out of the city for sometime attending to business in the Indian Territory. Mr. Phillips walked towards the stove near the rear of the room and shook hands with Dr. Haley and engaged in conversation with him. Mr. Peoples walked around the room leisurely and asked for "Mac" as McLaughlin was familiarly known to everybody, and waited for him to come from the basement. He then went up to Mac and it is reported that he said to him, "Why didn't you break in last night?" Those present in the room did not hear Mac make any reply, but they saw Peoples strike him on the neck with a gun. Mac knocked the gun up and immediately Peoples shot him in the breast. Mac whirled around with his back to Peoples who again fired shooting him through the body in almost the same place where the ball passed that hit him in the breast. Mac fell and without uttering a word died. He fell behind the counter on the east side of the room near where he kept his candy for sale. Dr. Haley and Mr. Phillips both started for Peoples as soon as the shooting began. Dr. Haley grabbed the gun and Mr. Phillips took Peoples by the arm and walked him from the room. Peoples went immediately to the jail and gave himself up to the sheriff. He told Sheriff O'Brien, who had just arrived at the jail, that he had killed a man at Haley's drug store. He gave the sheriff the 44 Colts revolver with which he had committed the act. He was then locked up. When the sheriff asked Mr. Peoples why he had shot the man, he stated that the man had robbed him. As soon after the shooting as possible Dr. Haley sent for a physician but before one had time to arrive McLaughlin was dead. His remains were removed to the morgue in the Street & Reed furniture building. Insulted Peoples' Wife. There seems to be no doubt as to the cause of the killing. McLaughlin had been lately very persistent in his attentions to the wife of Peoples. In the last two weeks he had been frequently down to Peoples' house and the night before the killing he had been at the house trying to get in. He tried repeatedly each door and Peoples had seen him although Peoples was not at home and his wife believed that he had left town. McLaughlin went to the house repeatedly and tried to get in at the front and at the rear doors. The house is situated on the southwest corner of Third and Harvey streets. There is a street light at this corner and anyone walking around the house could be plainly seen. What Mac's Friends Say. A reporter for the Oklahoman called upon Harry Clarke and asked him what time Mac came into his room last night. Mr. Clarke stated that Mac came to his room about 12 o'clock and that after that he and Mac sat up and smoked and talked until near 2 o'clock. The reporter called on Dr. Haley and asked him what time Mac had left the drug store. Dr. Haley stated that he had gone to the show and that the show was late in letting out and that Mac was still at the store when the show let out. That he and Mac closed up the store and started home. They walked together to Second street when Mac turned north to go to Dr. Mungers' where he roomed. Therefore, according to Harry Clarke's story and Dr. Haley's story Mac could not have been near the Peoples' home the night before the killing. If he was down there he must have been there between the hours of 2 and 6 o'clock in the morning during the time that Harry Clarke was asleep. The friends of the murdered boy say that he was not in the habit of paying undue attentions to ladies, and although Mrs. Peoples frequently came into the drug store and brought her little girl with her, that Mac paid more attention to the child than he did to the woman, as he always made a fuss over little children, being very fond of them. The Coroner's Inquest. About an hour after the killing, Dr. Street, the coroner, empanelled a jury and proceeded with the inquest. The first witness in the case was Henry Will. He stated that he was in the drug store at the time of the shooting. That he was standing back at the stove when he saw Mr. Peoples walk up to McLaughlin and he though Peoples said, "Why didn't you come down last night?" He did not hear Mac make any reply, but saw Peoples pull a gun and strike Mac on the neck. He then saw Peoples level the gun at Mac and fire twice. Mr. Will stated that he then ran from the room. The next witness called was Floyd Phillips. He stated that he went into the store with Mr. Peoples and that he was talking to Dr. Haley and had no idea that anything unusual was about to happen when he saw Peoples strike Mac with the gun and then shoot him. He ran with all speed to where Peoples was and took him from the room. Peoples had not intimated to him that he (Peoples) had had any trouble or that he contemplated the act which he committed. Dr. C.B. Haley was next called on the stand. He had simply seen what the others had seen. He had heard no word passed between Mr. Peoples and Mac. He was of the opinion that the men were the best of friends until the killing. He said that Mac was unarmed and that to his certain knowledge there had not been a revolver about the store for a long time. Sheriff O'Brien took the stand. He stated that he had been down to the jail but a few moments that morning when a man came running into the jail and stated that he had killed a man. The sheriff said that he recognized the man as William Peoples. The man handed him a gun and said that he wanted to be taken in charge. The sheriff stated that he locked the man up. The revolver was exhibited to the jury. It had two exploded cartridges in it while the other chambers contained loaded cartridges. The jury did not consider further testimony necessary in order to make a finding as to the cause of the death of the man killed and after a short deliberation the jury brought in a verdict to the effect that the deceased came to his death from the effects of gun shot wounds inflicted by William Peoples. Parents Notified. The parents of McLaughlin live in St. Louis. They were notified of their son's death by Harry Clarke who has been rooming with McLaughlin. They will make preparations to take care of the body. McLaughlin was about 25 years of age and a young man who was well liked by almost everybody. He had been employed by Dr. Haley for a couple of years. He was saving money and had made investments in real estate here. His property amounts to about $3,000, and his life was insured for about $4,000. Mr. Peoples is still in jail, where he has been visited by a large number of influential citizens who have offered to go his bond. The offense is one that will hardly admit of bail. The only way that Mr. Peoples can get out on bond is by the fixing of his bond by the judge of the district court. It is said that a number of people have offered to help make a bond for Mr. Peoples and that he could give a bond in the sum of $100,000, if he needed that amount. In case he does not give bond he will have to remain in jail until the spring term of court when the grand jury will be in session. (1/11/1902) HORRIBLE WORK OF A NEGRO MURDERER. Assassinates His Unresponsive Lady Love and Wounds Several Other Persons in the Room with Her, Firing Three Loads of Slugs from His Deadly Shotgun -- Chase of Murderer. Oklmulgee, I.T., Jan. 10. -- The Chieftain says: Mattie Coleman, colored, lay dead at the home of Aunt Dinah Bruner, in West Okmulgee Wednesday morning. Laying on cots with heads well bandaged, were Eleanor Grayson and Job Manuel who were also wounded by the assassin's lead. Aunt Dinah was not shot, but she had the appearance of one who had seen a ghost. The shooting occurred about 10 o'clock and it is alleged that Will West had made the nightly and deadly assault. The weapon used was a breech loading shot gun, the cartridges of which were filled with slugs. It is also stated that West had made threats against the girl because she had broken her marriage engagement with him. He also stated that Joe Manuel and Ellenor Grayson had aided toward the breaking of the engagement. West wanted the girls to go with him out to her step father's, Mr. Stidman, but the girl refused, saying that she was afraid of West. The three persons shot and Aunt Dinah were seated before the fire place warming their toes when they were startled by the breaking of the glass of the little window and beheld the barrel of a gun. In another moment the shot that killed Mattie Coleman was fired and Aunt Dinah had forgotten her rheumatism and was praying and dancing a fisher's hornpipe at the same time. The slug struck the woman on the left side of the neck and she fell forward in death. The next shot struck Joe on the left cheek, but the bullet was flattened and took a direct course for Joe's ear, carrying skin, flesh and whiskers with it. The wound is a painful one but not necessarily fatal unless blood poison sets in. This shot started Joe to howling. The midnight assassin was not apparently satisfied with his work, and again the gun came through the window, the trigger was pulled and the left cheek of Elleanor was scattered on the wall. Joe then gave forth a resurrection yell that brought forth the neighbors and after the dead had been cared for, the wounds dressed and the nerves brought down to their normal state, a search party was formed under the guidance of Deputy United States Marshal Steve Grayson, and search for the then unknown assassin was made. About 3 o'clock the gun of Will West was found and the belief established that the assassin was no other. A hunt for West was unsuccessful and no tidings of his whereabouts could be learned until 8 o'clock when word was brought that he had been seen near Wild Cat and that he was evidently making for the mountains. A posse was formed headed by Steve Grayson and his trail taken. Grayson was equipped with a warrant, issued by Acting Mayor Smith, and the accused will be taken was the general belief at this writing, but as to the proposition as to whether West will be taken dead or alive none would venture an opinion. Mrs. Stidman, mother of Mattie Coleman, was in Muskogee at the time of the murder. She was notified by telephone and arrived home last night. Her heart-broken sobs at the coffin side were truly pathetic. West had not been captured up till Thursday morning, but the posse say they are on his trail and will soon apprehend him. (1/16/1902) FOUND DEAD MAN. -- Yesterday morning a death man was found in the stable in the rear of the Lowenstein meat market. Upon examination it was ascertained that the dead man was Harry Lake, a carpenter who had been at work south of the city. The ambulance was called and the body taken to the Street & Reed morgue. A coroner's jury empaneled to ascertain the cause of the man's death. It was found that the man came to his death from alcoholism. Lake had been drinking for two or three days lately and his vitality had become very low. It is presumed that he crawled into the barn to get out of the cold and being very weak his death resulted from the cold. It is not known where his relatives are of if he has any. (1/18/1902) CARPENTER TOOK POISON -- Yesterday morning Robert McKee a carpenter by trade died at his home at 409 West Fourth street of morphine or strychnine poisoning. McKee had taken the drug in a saloon the night before. McKee and a friend took a drink in a saloon and McKee poured into his glass a podwer which he said was morphine. The friend did not believe that McKee had taken poison until after awhile when the drug began to take effect. Dr. Riely was summoned and attended the sick man. He was taken to his home where he died the next morning. The man was about 45 years old. An inquest over the remains was held, which developed the fact that McKee had become despondent over losing some money gambling. He leaves a wife. (1/19/1902) CARPENTERS, ATTENTION. -- All members of local No. 276 are requested to meet at Hrabe's hall on Reno street at 1 p.m. today to attend the funeral of Brother R.H. McKee. By order of the president. (1/19/1902) Mrs. Delpha Pierce, who sued the Choctaw, Oklahoma & Gulf railroad for $10,000 for the death of her husband, killed in a head end collision at Hartshorn some time ago, compromised the suit at South McAlester Wednesday for $3,000. \endash Mounds Monitor. (1/22/1902) Mrs. William F. Clarke Dead. Mrs. Wm. F. Clark died Monday evening at her home, No. 221 West Fifth street of consumption after an illness of several weeks. Her death was not unexpected. She was about 25 years old and leaves a husband and a babe. The remains will be shipped to Newton, Kan., today for burial. (1/23/1902) MRS. RODECKER DIES AT SHAWNEE. -- Word has been received here that Mrs. W.B. Rodecker had died at her home in Shawnee Tuesday morning. She had been ill for several weeks. Mrs. Rodecker formerly lived in this city. (1/23/1902) Resolutions. Local Union No. 276 adopted the following resolutions at its regular meeting January 21st, 1902: Whereas, it has pleased Almighty God the Master builder of the Universe to remove by death our beloved Brother R.H. McKee. Therefore, Resolved That in bowing to the will of the Great Master we deplore his loss and companionship and do hereby sincerely tender our heartfelt sympathy to his bereaved wife, mother and family in their great bereavement and be it further resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of the departed Brother and the same be published in our official paper and the daily papers of the city and that our charter be draped for a period of thirty days as a token of respect. E. HOWLAND, W.E. BROWN, T.L. CHARLES. (1/24/1902) A Muskogee Man Held for Murder. Muskogee, I.T., Jan 23. -- John Hooks was arrested last night on a charge of murder. William Mingel and William Strong had a fight at Wilburton. Strong struck Mingel. Mingel seized an ax and cut off one of Strong's legs. Then, it is claimed, John Hooks shot and killed Mingel. A TERRIBLE FIGHT. One Man Killed and Another Fatally Injured. South McAllister, I.T., Jan 23. -- Last night at Wilburton a shocking tragedy was enacted, and as a result one man is dead and another fatally injured. William Mingle and Will Strong became involved in a difficulty and Strong hit Mingle with a pair of brass knucks. Mingle retaliated by striking his adversity with a club but failed to stop Strong in his maddened rush. Mingle then rushed out of the house and returned in a few minutes. He was again assaulted by Strong and in order to protect himself struck Strong a terrible blow on the leg with an ax severing that member from the body. Another blow struck Strong on the neck, making a dangerous wound. John Herks, who was a bystander, jumped into the fight and shot Mingle with a revolver. Mingle died early this morning. Herks was brought here and lodged in jail. He says he acted in self-defense, and that he was knocked down in the rough-and-tumble fight, and shot to protect himself. Strong's injuries are considered fatal. (1/24/1902) SHOT HIS FRIEND BENJAMIN BRIGHT KILLED BY HIS COMPANION AUGUS SCHNEIDER. IT OCCURRED NEAR STROUD. Bright Flung Up His Hat to Be Shot at and Became Himself the Target. Stroud, O.T., Jan. 23. -- News has just reached here of an accidental tragedy which occurred in the country three miles from the city, wherein Benjamin Bright, sixteen years of age, was killed by a companion, August Schneider. In jest young Bright threw up his hat as a target for Schneider to shoot at it. Accidently the latter's gun was discharged prematurely, the charge striking Bright in the mouth and killing him almost instantly. The coroners jury held an inquest and returned a verdict of accidental shooting. The victim of the terrible accident has no relations living here. He was working at the Attleberry farm. August Schneider, the young man who did the shooting is greatly grieved at having been accidently instrumental in the death of his companion, but cannot be censured except for indulging in a dangerous pastime. (1/28/1902) HOUSE WAS CLOSED. -- The Cooter-Tidball Coffee and Tea house was closed yesterday on the account of the death of the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Van Cleve. (1/28/1902) THREE BOYS INCINERATED. Consumed in Fire Which Destroyed Their Father's House. Ardmore, I.T., Jan. 27 -- James, William and Pink Wated, three colored boys aged 10, 16, and 17 years, respectively, were burned to death last night in a fire which destroyed their fathers home near Berwyn. (1/30/1902) AN APPALLING DOUBLE TRAGEDY James Carroll, in a Fit of Madness Shoots His Wife Through the Heart and Then Ends His Own Life -- Neighbors Find a Little Baby Sitting in a Pool of Blood Crying for Its Lifeless Mother -- The Sickening Crime Given in Full Detail. James Carroll, in a fit of madness, shot his devoted wife through the heart, and then ended his own life by sending a ball through his own heart in their humble little home at 1102 East First street last night about 6:30 o'clock. The double tragedy is one of the most shocking and sickening in the history of Oklahoma City. The only witnesses to the terrible scene was the five-year-old son, Raymond, and his little two and one-half year old baby sister. The sight that met the eye when Officer Miller, a near neighbor, and an Oklahoman representative reached the scene a short time after the deed had been enacted, beggars description. Lying in the front room of the home of the Carrolls, with a bullet hole in her left breast, penetrating the heart, and in a veritable river of blood, was the lifeless form of the wife and mother, while across her feet, with his back turned upon the victim of his wrath, lay the husband and destroyer, life extinct. So true was the aim of the maddened man that the end had evidently come to both instantly and peacefully. Nowhere around was any evidence to be found indicating a struggle or a resort to violence. The revolver with which the tragedy had evidently been enacted was picked up fully three feet to the rear of Carroll, but it is supposed that it had been removed from where he dropped it by the baby after the killing and before the neighbors arrived. The first intimation any of the neighbors had of the affair was given by the little son of the dead man and woman, who, shortly after its occurrence, ran to the home of J.A. Landis, about five blocks distant, instead of informing the near neighbors, and informed the family. The police were quickly notified by telephone. Before their arrival, however, Mr. Landis summoned a couple of the neighbors and went to the Carroll home. They found the situation practically as described before, with the exception that the baby was sitting on the floor near its mother, crying, and its clothes thoroughly saturated with her blood. The distance the revolver which was used lay from Carroll when picked up is supposed to have been caused by the baby handling it before the neighbors arrived. It was a 38 calibre, containing four empty and two loaded shells. After the arrival of the police, Dr. Street, the county coroner, was notified and the ambulance summoned. When Dr. Street arrived a coroner's jury was empanneled, consisting of the following neighbors who had been attracted to the scene: John Martin, Fred Wilkelling, William Thompson, J.M. Thompson, E.J. Rockefeller and T.F. Donnell. The jury examined the dead man and woman and ascertained the location of the fatal wounds. From the pockets of Carroll was taken a watch, a half empty pint bottle containing whiskey and some change. The house was searched for a statement, but none was found. The jury then adjourned to meet at 9 o'clock this morning at Street & Reed's establishment, and hold an inquest over the bodies, at which time the little boy and all neighbors who know anything about the affair will be present. The motive for the murder and suicide is, of course, mere conjecture. Nobody will ever be able to tell just what prompted Carroll to kill the woman, who he had always, both when under the influence of liquor and sober, commended for her many womanly qualities. The most plausible theory advanced is that Carroll, realizing his inability to abstain from the liquor habit, and, as he had oft'times espressed it, preferring to be dead than a slave to the habit, determined to end his existence and, with it, his wife's. The neighbors state that Carroll and his wife had never been known to have trouble; that he was devoted to her, and she, in turn, to him. They lived happily in their little home. By occupation, Carroll was a painter. He has the reputation of being a good, honest, hard working man, his besetting sin being drink. He was in partnership with J.M. Thompson, and their shop is in the rear of the Arcade. For several days past Carroll has not been working. When he is not working, he is prone to allow the liquor habit to take possession of him, and remain on sprees several days at a time. However, he was expecting to go to work today, having told his partner, Thompson, that he would work on the Hendrickson building. At that time, Thompson noticed that he had been drinking some, but was not under the influence of drink by any means. Carroll worked with T.F. Donnell, the carpenter and contractor, frequently during his residence in this city, which has extended over a period of two years, and Mr. Donnell was probably as close to him as any man in the city; knew his weakness and habits. He regarded him as an honest, well- meaning man, but knew his weakness for liquor. Mr. Donnell does not believe that the tragedy was due in any measure to family trouble. There has never been a breath of suspicion against Carroll's wife, he states. Carroll took Dr. McKenna's treatment for the cure of the liquor habit during the past December, and considered himself a cured man. Lately he has been worried over a mortgage on his home, amounting to about $75, given to the Savings bank of this city. He frequently expressed his fear of his inability to meet it when it fell due. He had been assured by men close to him that he need have no fear on that score, but this assurance did not seem to ease his mind. It is believed that this fear of the mortgage taking his home and his inability to abstain from the liquor habit, after taking the treatment for its cure, weighed so heavily upon his mind that it produced a melancholia which asserted itself last night with the result as foretold. Carroll has a brother in Woodward county, Oklahoma, which, so far as known, is his only surviving relative. Mrs. Carroll has two sisters living in Louisville, Ky. All have been notified. (1/30/1902) JACK EUSTACE'S FUNERAL. -- The funeral of Jack Eustace, who has been for a long time bartender at the Merchant's saloon took place yesterday afternoon. Jack died last Saturday of heart failure. A great effort was made to find his people but nothing could be heard from them. Joe Barber proprietor of the Merchants sent out 35 of 40 telegrams making enquiries about Eustace's people but no trace of them could be found. Eustace came here from Kansas City, where he was well known. His friends there through the mayor and chief of police sent to Joe Barber and Ralph Cochran here $60 to be used in defraying his funeral expenses. A fund was also raised here and Mr. Barber made all arrangements necessary to give the remains a genteel burial. Eustace was 35 years old and single. (1/30/1902) DR. GEORGE VINT ILLINOIS PHYSICIAN HERE TO LOCATE DIES AT NORTH SIDE HOTEL. HIS WIFE HERE CORONER CALLED BUT FOUND NO OCCASION FOR AN INQUEST. HE WAS A COCAINE VICTIM Death Caused by Over Dose or Suddenly Quitting the Evil Habit. Dr. George Vint, a homeopathic physician who recently came here from Hillsboro, Ill., accompanied by his wife, to locate in this city for the practice of his profession, died at his room in the North Side Hotel last night at about 11 o'clock. When the Oklahoman called at the hotel, Coroner Street and a number of sympathetic citizens were present to offer their services in the hour of need, while in a room adjoining that in which her husband lay in the sleep that it is eternal, the heartbroken, sorrowing wife was surrounded by a number of sympathetic ladies who sought to assuage and soften her terrible grief. Dr. Street, the coroner, said there was no occasion for an inquest as the unfortunate had been attended for two days, the extent of his illness, by Dr. Beard of this city, of the homeopathic school to which the deceased belonged. Dr. Vent came here from Hillsboro, Ill., to locate for the practice of his profession and was temporarily quartered at the North Side hotel. On Tuesday he was taken ill and summoned Dr. Beard but grew worse continually until death came to his relief. Dr. Street, when he learned that the deceased had been a victim to the cocaine habit, said his death was due to either an overdose or the sudden quitting of it. Either, he said, was found to be frequently fatal. Mrs. Vent said that for some time her husband had been addicted to the habit and on another occasion it came near causing his death. He had recently said to her that he was determined to quit the poison and she knew he had been making a strenuous effort to do so. He had told her that he had better die from quitting it than to on to certain death from its continuance. Under this light it is quite probable his death was the result of a desperate effort to break from the poison's terrible thralldom. R.S. Yarbrough, one of the managers of the North Side hotel, and the wife of the deceased were present in the room when the doctor died. Dr. Vint was about 40 years of age, was always tastefully dressed, was slim and wore a black beard on his chin. He was educated and refined and gave the impression that he was prospering in his profession. Mrs. Vint states that her husband has a brother, Wm. Vint, at Hume, Mo., a sister, Ina Hopper, of Rose Hill, Ill., four other sisters residing in the country near Charleston, Ill., and another at Tuscola, Ill. Dr. Street last night advised the brother at Hume, Mo., of Dr. Vints death and Mrs. Vint requested that the remains be held for a time awaiting response. Mrs. Vint says that her husband's first wife is buried at Hillsboro, Ill., and that when he had been at death's door on a prior occasion he requested that when death come that his remains be buried alongside his first wife's grave. This will probably be done. (1/31/1902) NOT AN INMATE. -- Dr. McKenna informs The Oklahoman that James Carroll, who shot his wife and then suicided Wednesday night, was never an inmate of his sanitarium, as was reported in these columns in our report of the tragedy. Carroll was taken to his institution for treatment, but did not have the money to receive the same. (1/31/1902) The Oklahoman was misinformed in stating yesterday morning, that James Carroll, who killed his wife, and then himself, was a partner of J.M. Thompson, the painter. Carroll and Thompson had been partners until a short time ago, when the partnership was dissolved by mutual consent. (1/31/1902) W.R. Swartout, superintendent of the local Bradstreet Agency left for New York yesterday afternoon to attend the funeral of his father, notice of whose sudden death reached him by telegraph. (1/31/1902) AN INQUEST HELD CORONER'S JURY FOUND THAT THE MAN SHOT HIS WIFE AND THEN SUICIDED. THE LITTLE BOY TESTIFIES Told How His Father Had Shot His Mother and Bid Boy Good-bye Before Shooting. The coroner, Dr. J.G. Street, yesterday morning held an inquest over the remains of James Carroll and wife, the man who shot his wife and committed suicide yesterday evening. The verdict of the coroner's jury was to the effect that the man had killed his wife and then shot himself. There was only one witness called before the jury. This was the little 5- year old son who was the only person present old enough to understand the tragedy. The little fellow told how his father had shot the mother and then he turned to the boy and said: "Good-bye Raymond," and shook the boy's hand and then shot himself. The boy said that he then went to the home of Mr. Landis, whom he knew. When he arrived he asked to be allowed to stay there and bring his little sister, saying that his papa had killed mama and himself. The house was searched for evidence that would throw any light on the terrible affair but nothing was found to show any cause for the tragedy. Letters were read at the inquest which the family had received from a sister of the woman living in Louisville, Ky. The address given was 3524 Grand avenue, Louisville, Ky. The writer signed her self as the only sister of the woman. The remains are still at Street & Reed morgue, where they will remain until claimed by the relatives of the deceased or until all hope of their claiming them is abandoned. Chief of Police Cochran yesterday morning received a telegram from a cousin of the woman, who resides in Louisville. The telegram read, "Have no means to send for bodies." A memorandum was found among the effects at the house showing that the couple had been married in Louisville, Ky., in 1895. (2/2/1902) FUNERAL OF THE CARROLLS. -- The funeral of James Carroll the man who killed his wife and then shot himself, will take place today from the undertaking parlors of Street & Reed at 4 o'clock p.m. The services will be conducted by the Builders Exchange. The funeral of Mrs. Carroll will take place at the same hour from the Catholic church. Dr. Street has telegraphed to a number of places trying to find the relatives of the deceased without success. The little boy and girl are being kept by Mr. Landis for the time. He has had many offers from people to adopt the children but he has not given them up yet. The Builders Exchange will pay all of the expenses of the funerals. (2/2/1901) PEOPLES STILL ILL. -- William T. Peoples is still ill at the county jail. He is suffering from heart trouble. Mrs. Peoples has gone to her people who live in Gainesville, Tex. (2/2/1902) OLD NEGRESS FOUND DEAD. -- Harriet Holland, an aged negress who had been ill in a hovel at the corner of Choctaw and Broadway and who has been kept by the county for some time, was found dead in her bed yesterday morning. The coroner held an inquest over the remains and found that the deceased died from natural causes. She was very old. (2/2/1902) DEATH OF J.W. RUSH. Lawton Man Was Once a Wealthy Kansas State Senator. Topeka, Kans., Feb. 1. -- J.W. Rush, who was one of the most prominent financiers in Kansas a few years ago, died today in Lawton, O.T. where he had gone on business. Mr. Rush a few years ago was immensely wealthy, but became involved in unfortunate litigation in his home town, Larned, Kansas, which left him comparatively poor. He was state senator for eight years. (2/4/1902) WERE BURIED SEPARATELY. -- The funerals of James Carroll and his wife took place Sunday afternoon. The funeral of the wife took place from the Catholic church, but that of the husband took place from the undertaking establishment of Street & Reed. The bodies were buried in separate parts of the cemetery. The body of Mrs. Carroll was buried in the Catholic graveyard, and the body of the suicide was buried in the protestant graveyard. (2/4/1902) MRS. BARTELL'S FUNERAL. -- The funeral of Mrs. Bartell, the wife of Sam Bartell, took place yesterday afternoon from the residence. The remains were laid to rest in Fairlawn cemetery. (2/5/1902) THE BROTHER ARRIVES. -- Yesterday morning the brother of James Carroll, the man who shot and killed his wife and then shot himself, arrived from Woodward county. He is a man who appears to be in good circumstances, and not having any children he has decided to take his brothers children with him and let them make their home with him. before the rother arrived Mr. Landis had made application for letters of guardianship of the children, but he will not be granted them as the children will be turned over to their natural guardian. (2/5/1902) DIED AT ROSWELL. -- Mrs. Sam Bartell whose funeral occurred here on Monday died in Roswell, N.M., last Thursday evening at 5 o'clock. She had been ill in this city for some time with lung trouble. Last November Mr. Bartell took her to Roswell, hoping that her health might be benefited by the change in climate. She did not get better, however, and grew worse until she died as stated above. She left to the care of her husband three small children, two boys and a girl. Mr. Bartell in his sore affliction has the deep sympathy of his numerous friends here. (2/5/1902) LOST HIS BROTHER. -- R.E. Miller has returned from Lawton where he is engaged in business. Mr. Miller has had very bad luck since removing from this city to Lawton. He had been there only a few months when his baby died. Only a week or so ago he had the misfortune to lose a brother. His brother had come to Lawton from Kansas to make his home and engage in business. (2/5/1902) DIED AT HOSPITAL. -- James Terrell, a railroad laborer, aged 38 years, died at St. Anthony's hospital in this city yesterday of tuberculosis. The remains were transferred to Bass & Harbour's morgue and relatives of the dead man at Cincinnati, O., have been notified. (2/5/1902) Notice of Application for Appointment of Administrator. In Probate Court, County of Oklahoma, Territory of Oklahoma. In the estate of Eugene McLaughlin, deceased. The Territory of Oklahoma, to the heir next of kin and creditors of the said Eugene McLaughlin, deceased. You are hereby notified that L.W. Weaver has applied for letters of administration on said estate and that said application will be heart at a regular term of said court held at the court room of said court on the 8th day of February, 1902\'85 (2/6/1902) A CARD OF THANKS. -- Sam Bartell desires through the columns of this paper to thank his friends who assisted so kindly at the funeral of his wife. He greatly appreciates their kindness and generosity. (2/6/1902) WAS HE BIGAMIST HARRY HUNT WHO DIED A MONTH AGO MAY HAVE HAD TWO WIVES. WIFE AND FIVE CHILDREN Are Heard From in New York State -- They Claim the Property Left by Deceased. It may develop that Hiram Henry Hunt, who died in this city on January 6, had two living wives and that he was therefore a bigamist. Not long after Hunt's death a letter was received here by a local attorney from an attorney in Binghampton, N.Y., in which it was asked that an investigation be made as to the estate that Hiram Henry Hunt had left and in the letter it was stated that he had a wife and several children who were then living in Binghamton. The matter was investigated and the heirs in the east were notified as to the amount of the estate, and yesterday Judge Allen received two affidavits from Detroit from children of the dead man by his first wife, in which details of his marriage were given. In the affidavit, which is that of Luella Debrault, of Detroit, she states that her father was the Hiram Henry Hunt who died here in January and that he was married to her mother, Francis Hunt, in Columbus, St. Clari county, Mich., in 1865, and that of this marriage there were born five children, two of whom live in Detroit, and the other three of whom live in Binghampton with their mother. The other affidavit is from Arthur H. Hunt of Detroit and in it is the positive statement that Hiram Henry Hunt was never divorced from the mother of the children who apply for their interest in the estate of the deceased. Harry Hunt, as he was familiarly known here, was living at the time of his death with a woman whom he said was his wife. It is claimed by the administrator, Judge J.H. Beaty, that this woman has a marriage certificate showing that she was married to Hunt in Ohio about twenty years ago. The last child named in the affidavit of the Detroit children was born in 1881 and according to the marriage certificate that the woman here has, her marriage must have occurred shortly after the birth of this child. At the time of Hunt's death it was shown by a petition in the probate court that he was the owner of a claim in the new country and that he had in cash $280 and considerable other personal property. There will more than likely arise a contest over the estate. If it can be shown that Hunt had never been divorced from his wife in New York the estate will got to the woman and children back there. (2/7/1902) GUTHRIE YOUNG MAN BURIED HERE. -- Yesterday afternoon the funeral of a young man named M.B. Arky took place here. The remains were brought here from Guthrie where the young man had been accidently killed by the discharge of a pistol. (2/7/1902) (First published February 1.) Notice of Application for Appointment of Administrator. In the Probate court, County of Oklahoma, Territory of Oklahoma. In the estate of George Vint, deceased, The Territory of Oklahoma, to the heirs next of kin and creditors of the said George Ving, deceased. You are hereby notified that J.G. Street has applied for letters of administration on said estate and that said application will be heard at a regular term of said court on the 11th day of February, 1902\'85 (2/8/1902) (First published January 24) Notice to Creditors to Present Claims. Notice is hereby given, that letters of administration on the estate of Thomas McHale, deceased, were granted to the undersigned by the probate court of the county of Oklahoma at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Territory, on the 17th day of January, A.D., 1902. All persons having claims against said estate are required to exhibit the same to the undersigned at his residence or at office of Milton & Beaty, Oklahoma City, O.T., for allowance within four months after the date of this publication, with necessary vouchers, or they will be forever precluded, from the benefit of said estate, or said claim may be filed in said probate court. (2/8/1902) Notice of Hearing Petition for Probate of Will. Notice is hereby given to all persons interested in the estate of John B. Smith deceased, that on the 8th day of January, 1902, Friend A. Smith produced and filed in the probate court of the county of Oklahoma and Territory of Oklahoma, an instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of John B. Smith, deceased, and also filed in said court his petition praying for the probate of said will, and that letters of administration issue thereon to Friend Cook. Pursuant to an order of said court made on the 1st day of February, 1902, notice is hereby given that Thursday, the 13th day of February, 1902, at the hour of 2 o'clock p.m., of said day, that being a day of the regular January term, 1902, of said court has been appointed as the time for hearing \'85 (2/9/1902) Notice of Application for Appointment of Adminstrator. In the Probate Court, County of Oklahoma, Territory of Oklahoma, in the estate of Harry Lake, deceased. The Territory of Oklahoma, to the heirs, next of kin, and creditors of the said Harry Lake, deceased. You are hereby notified that S. White has applied for letters of administration on said estate and that said application will be heard at a regular term of said court held at the court room of said court on the 29 day of January, 1902\'85 (2/11/1902) BROTHER AND SON HERE. -- The brother and son of Harry Hiram Hunt, who died here the first of this month, have arrived from New York to look after the estate left by the deceased. The brother has been advised to write to the widow who lives in Wisconsin and get the certificate of marriage and her affidavit that she has never been divorced from Hunt. This the son and brother claim Mrs. Hunt can do. If she does this the court will be bound to let the estate go to the widow, and five children in New York. The woman here will not get any of the estate unless she should contest and get it. (2/11/1902) NOTICE TO M.W.A. -- Neighbor Orhan lost his wife by death. Funeral services at the home on Eighth street, just south of hospital today at 2 p.m. Friends of the family are invited. (2/11/1902) Notice of Application for Appointment of Administrator. In Probate Court, County of Oklahoma, Territory of Oklahoma. In the estate of A. Reed, deceased. The Territory of Oklahoma, to the heirs next of kin and creditors of the said A.Reed deceased. You are hereby notified that N. Spears has applied for letters of administration on said estate to be issued to W.M. Smith, and that said application will be heard at a regular term of said court held at the court room of said court on the 25th day of January, 1902, at10 o'clock, a.m. (2/12/1902) CARD OF THANKS. -- August Urban desires to thank his friends for their kind assistance during the recent illness and death of his wife. (2/14/1902) ANOTHER GUN EPISODE. Dropped Pistol at a Dance and It Killed Him. Checotah. I.T., Feb.13—Will Julian a young man in the employ of the Spaulding- Hutchinson Mercantile company, of Checotah in the hardware department went to a dance six miles east of Checotah. Julian went with a gun in his hip pocket and while in a friendly scuffle the pistol fell from his pocket to the floor. When it struck the flor the pistol was discharged and the ball entered Julian's mouth, went through his head and buried itself in the ceiling. Julian was taken to Checotah, but the physician could not stop death, and he passed away at 11 o'clock yesterday morning. He will be buried today in the cemetery at Checotah. (2/15/1902) MRS. JOHN HRABE DEAD.—Mrs. John Hrabe died yesterday at her home on Reno avenue of heart failure. She had been ill only a short time. Her death had been expected for a day or so. She leaves a husband and a large family. The arrangements for the funeral will be made and announced later. (2/16/1902) TERRITORIAL NOTES. Mrs. Abraham Conrad, who lived near Medford died on the 12th last, aged 60. She was born in Russia. (2/18/1902) Died. At Bethany, Missouri, on Friday February 14, 1901, George W. Heaston, son of Mr. and Mrs. D.J. Heaston, and brother of Mrs. Ed Dunn of this city. George was a young man of fine character and was loved most by those who knew him best. His sorrowing relatives have the heartfelt sympathy of his many friends, throughout the territory. Deceased was well known in this city, where he had scores of friends. (2/19/1902) SUDDEN DEATH. Mrs. E.A. Mitchell Succumbed to Heart Failure Last Night. Mrs. Alice Mitchell died at the home of her grandson, Rev. Brandom, in Maywood, at 10 o'clock last evening of heart failure. Mrs. Mitchell's death was unusually sudden, she enjoying fairly good health up to her bed time last night. Mrs. Mitchell has made her home with her grandson for some time past. Yesterday she was around the house at her work as usual, and during the afternoon her grandson and wife went out into the country on a short visit to friends, leaving two smaller grandchildren, children of Mr. and Mrs. F.V. Brandom, with her. About 9 o'clock she retired for the night with the children. She had been in bed but a short time when she was taken with a sinking spell, and died in a few minutes, before physicians could reach her. The deceased was 63 years of age. She is the mother of Mrs. F.V. Brandom, of this city, and Herbert B. Mitchell, of Anadarko, but formerly a well known lawyer of this city. The funeral announcements will be announced today. (2/20/1902) THE GRIM REAPER. Death Came Suddenly to Mrs. Alice E. Mitchell Tuesday Night. Mrs. Alice E. Mitchell, aged sixty-three years, the grandmother of R.F. Brandom died very suddenly at her home in Maywood, Tuesday evening, at ten o'clock. She was in ordinary good health up to within a few minutes of her passing. Mrs. Mitchell has made her home with her grandson for some time past. Yesterday she was around the house at her work as usual, and during the afternoon her grandson and wife went out into the country on a short visit to friends, leaving two smaller children of Mr. and Mrs. F.V. Brandom, with her. About 9 o'clock she retired for the night with the children. She had been in bed but a short time when she was taken with a sinking spell, and died in a few minutes, before physicians could reach her. The funeral will be held at 10 o'clock this morning at the residence of the grandson. R.F. Brandom, corner of Eighth street and Oklahoma avenue. H.B. Mitchell, of Anadarko, a son of the deceased, arrived with his wife last night to attend the obsequies. (2/22/1902) DIED AT SAN ANTONIO.—Ed Durland, son of Mr. and Mrs. O.C. Durland of this city, died at San Antonio, Texas, yesterday of consumption, where he had gone for the benefit of his health. The remains will arrive in this city today, accompanied by Den Durland, brother of the deceased and will be laid to rest Sunday. Ed was well known in this city and had scores of friends who will be grieved to hear of his untimely death. (2/26/1902) INDIAN IN JAIL ARRESTED FOR MURDER OF D.A. WISE AT TECUMSEH JUNCTION. BLOODHOUNDS LOCATED HIM Bodies of Two Men Who Met Violent Deaths Are at Shawnee. Shawnee, O.T., Feb 25.—Side by side on two slabs in the rear of the undertaking rooms of Fruenthal Bros. Here today lie the bodies of D.A. Wise and Arthur Swofford, the first the victim of a footpad at the Tecumseh junction Friday night, and the other the lifeless form of a territory outlaw and one of the supposed murderers of Sheriff Smith and Deputy Beck, near Anadarko only a few weeks ago. On Wise's face and head are plain evidences of the deadly blows of a heavy bloody iron rod that was found near his body, dealt by the villain who afterward took part of the clothing and even the shoes from his feet. That his murderer has been apprehended and is now in the Tecumseh jail in the person of an Indian named Oscar McCoombs, seems quite certain, for yesterday evening when Deputy Sheriff Pate put his bloodhound on the trail, the brute traced the Indian unerringly to a farm house nearby, where the farmer who recognized him says he took breakfast the morning preceding the murder. All the evidence points to the unfortunate man as being a resident of Lawton, and as leaving there a wife and several children. The story of how the desperado Swofford met his death by a pursuing posse under Deputy Sheriff Milner of this county has already been made public through The Oklahoman, and therefore all that can be added is the fact that his body, punctured by numerous Winchester balls fired by the officers, lies here rigid in death awaiting the action of Coroner Tacket and finally to be claimed if they desire to do so by his mother and other relatives who reside in the south part of the county a few miles from here. The dead man is said to be a native of Texas, having resided here a greater part of the time for seven years with his parents. While only about 23 years of age, Swofford was known to be one of the most desperate and bravest men in the southwest, and it is said that but for his indomitable nerve the late score of death and capture would only have been one of a race between the outlaws and the posse, for he was the first and only man to fire a shot, which act cost him his life. (2/27/1902) MRS. GLOVER STILL LIVES.—The statement in this paper yesterday that Mrs. M.L. Glover at 214 West Second street and died was a mistake. Mrs. Glover is getting better and is on the way to recovery. She had a very bad spell on the evening before yesterday and it is believed that she was dying and the report gained circulation later that she was dead. (2/27/1902) AGED MAN DIES.—Thomas Patterson, an aged guest of the Planters hotel died yesterday morning. His remains were shipped to Covington, Ky., for interment. (2/27/1902) Prof. Thatcher was called to Oklahoma City Monday by the death of his little grand- daughter, the child of Mr. and Mrs. Bowman. (2/28/1902) OBSEQUIES.—The funeral of Katie Lewis, aged 45, who died of pneumonia on Wednesday, occurred yesterday. (3/1/1902) GAVE HIM POISON JNO. DEAN AND WIFE OF NORMAN CHARGED WITH MURDERING THEIR BENEFACTOR. STRONG EVIDENCE OF GUILT Chemical Analysis of Stomach Discloses Large Quantities of Arsenic in Stomach. Norman, O.T., Feb. 28.—John A. Dean and wife were arrested in this county today by Sheriff Smith charged with administering poison to Henry Dean, who died at their home on the night of February 1st, last. The arrest is the result of the verdict of a coroner's jury which yesterday returned a verdict charging that Henry Dean came to his death from the effects of arsenical poison administered by John Dean and wife. Henry Dean died at the home of John Dean and wife on the 1st of February. He had left the home of his daughter, Mrs. C.W. White, of this city, on the morning of February 1st, for the home of the Dean's, who live about eight miles in the country, to look after the cattle. That night he died. When he left his daughter's home he was in good health. The Deans claimed that he died of quick pneumonia. He was about 79 years of age, and the story they told of his death appeared plausible to the neighbors and relatives, except the son, who lives west of Purcell. The son inquired into the matter some and finally in view of the strange will left by his father, which bequeathed all his property to John Dean's wife, and made Dean the administrator of the estate without bond, came to the conclusion that his father had been foully dealt with. Accordingly he had the body exhumed two weeks after the burial, and analysis of the contents of the stomach made by Prof. DeBarr, of the university, who discovered large quantities of arsenic in the same. A coroner's jury was impaneled, and a verdict returned, charging John Dean and wife with having administered it. The arrest followed. The case promises to be one of the most sensational in the history of the territory. (3/2/1902) FUNERAL TODAY.—The obsequies of Mrs. Lizzie Schwertfeger, aged 38, who died Friday night, will take place at the residence today 118 California. (3/4/1902) Death in a Prairie Fire. Guthrie, March 3.—A prairie fire near Doxie, Roger Mills county, in addition to great damage to property, burned to death the ten year old daughter of Joseph Rogers, a homesteader. (3/6/1902) HENNESSEY OBSEQUIES. Impressive Funeral Services for the Deceased Yesterday. The death of E.E. Hennessy, which occurred at 12:30 yesterday morning, was sad intelligence to his many warm friends in this city and throughout the territory. He had been ill for several weeks but a serious termination was not expected until a day or two prior to his passing. Mr. Hennessy came to Oklahoma soon after the opening and settled at Norman where he engaged in the practice of law. When the National Bankruptcy law became effective Judge Burwell appointed him referee in bankruptcy, a position he held at the time of his death. He moved to Oklahoma City soon after his appointment. Mr. Hennessy was popular with all who ever came in contact with him. His habits were excellent and his disposition was most amiable. At 3 o'clock in the afternoon the remains were taken in charge by the Elks and removed from the Carruthers residence on West Third street to the Elks hall in the State National bank building Main and Robinson streets. The Elks who acted as pallbearers throughout the ceremonies were: W.J. Pettee, Edward Cooke, Clarence Bennett, Dr. Solomon, T.F. McMechan, Dr. Grant, Guy Blackwelder and John Dibble. The remains were placed in the Elks large hall on the third floor at 4 o'clock, where the obsequies occurred at 4:45 in the presence of a large number of the friends of the deceased, members of the order to which he belonged, members of the bar and court officials. After an appropriate song by the Elks choir, Rev. L.M. Broyles uttered a most impressive prayer. The beautiful ritualistic ceremonies of the Elks were next rendered in a most impressive manner by the officials of the lodge, including the drapping of a sprig of myrtle upon the casket by each member present, indicative of friendship and sympathy. Following the closing son, Nearer, My God to Thee, the friends of the deceased passed in line by the casket and took a last view of the deceased. After the ceremonies were concluded the casket was carried to the second floor reception room to await the north bound train on the Santa Fe, at 4:47 this morning, which carries the remains to Canton, McPherson county, Kans., for interment. THE FLORAL TRIBUTES. Among the floral tributes was a pillow of roses and lilies of the valley with the inscription, "Brother Elk," from the Oklahoma City lodge of Elks No. 417. A large casket shower of carnations from the Oklahoma City bar. A beautiful floral anchor from the teachers of the Bryant and Irving schools. A handsome boquet from the San Sousi club, of which society the sister of the deceased is a member. The casket was trimmed with the Elk's colors draped in mourning and sprays of hyacinths and roses. Calla lilies were tastefully arranged around the casket. (3/7/1902) Wolf Attacked a Girl. Guthrie, O.T., March 6.—The Mangan Sun Monitor tells of the narrow escape from death of a little girl in that city as follows: J.S. Veazey and children since the death of Mrs. Veazey, last week, are living with a family opposite the post office. Last Saturday the little boy, five years old, was playing with a pet wolf that was in the yard back of the hospital. The boy was on the outside of the fence and was teasing the wolf by punching it with a stick through a crack in the fence. Presently the wolf became so enraged that it jumped over the fence and dashed after the boy, who ran for the house. The boy's little sister aged three years, had followed her brother out into the street and the boy ran past her on to the house. The wolf, failing to catch the boy, attacked the little girl, biting her severely on the back of the neck and head. Mr. Veazey had come out to look for the child and got to it about the same time the wolf did, and but for his prompt actions the little one would the flesh and scalp were badly torn but have been torn to pieces. As it was, no serious injury inflicted. The hospital surgeons dressed the little one's wounds and the wolf was dispatched. (3/7/1902) Arrested for Shooting His Wife. South McAlester, I.T., March 6.—H.C. Pride, who lives at Durant, was lodged in the federal jail at Atoka this afternoon on a charge of shooting his wife this morning he bought a pistol, went to the home of his wife, called her to the door and began shooting at her. She is thought to be mortally wounded. When arrested, Pride was sober, but covered with blood. He wildly protested his innocence and shows signs of insanity. (3/11/1902) KILLED IN A RUNAWAY.—Sunday afternoon a team hitched to a double seated vehicle ran away on Robinson street. The team became unmanageable while crossing Second street. They ran at a high rate of speed down the street south. Two of the men, M.S. O'Neal and a Mr. Tibal, who were in the vehicle, jumped out before the Choctaw railroad was reached and were uninjured. The other man, Henry C. Lindboe, jumped out after the team had crossed the track and was nearing First street. As he jumped he fell and struck the back of his head on the cross walk, sustaining a fracture of the skull. Medical aid was summoned, and the man was taken to the hospital, where he died a couple of hours later. He was 35 years old and single. His friends live in Wisconsin. His body is now at the morgue of the Haley, Jordan Page undertaking establishment. (3/13/1902) MORTUARY.—John M. Broyles, 89, died yesterday and the remains will be shipped to Udall, Kas. The remains of the 2-year old son of Louis Leigh were buried yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Herman Phillips, who resided at the corner of Eighth and Harvey streets, died yesterday morning at 10:15 from blood poisoning contracted about ten weeks ago. Her parents were with her at the time of her death and will ship the remains back to Iowa for burial. (3/13/1902) MRS. A.M. BUTLER DEAD.—Mrs. A.M. Butler, aged 46, the wife of Mr.H.F. Butler, of 709 East Fifth street, died yesterday morning of heart trouble. She had been ailing for several weeks, but it was not known that she was so near death. The funeral will take place today at 10 o'clock at the residence. Rev. Thomas Harper will conduct the services. (3/15/1902) WOMEN CAUGHT. SHERIFF TILGHMAN CAPTURED TWO SUSPECTS AT GAINESVILLE, TEXAS. A BABY WAS POISONED. The Women Charged With Committing Infanticide at Stroud. The Oklahoman last week told the story of the search being made by Sheriff Tilghman of Lincoln county, for two women, wanted on the charge of murdering a little child by poisoning in a hotel at Stroud, O.T. The sheriff captured the two women at Gainesville, Tex., and they are now in the Lincoln county jail awaiting trial. At Oklahoma City they registered as "Mrs. Medios and daughter," but their real names are now known to be Mrs. Blanche D. Conrey and Mrs. Mary Lidia Howland. Concerning the women the Chandler News tells the following story: WOMAN THREE. From Oklahoma City the women went south on the Santa Fe, stopping in nearly every town to beg. It was no easy matter to trace them as they fought shy of officers and were seen by citizens only. Mr. Tilghman telegraphed ahead to the marshals along the line to hunt for the women and report to him at the train. Thus he followed them direct to Gainesville, Texas, where they were under arrest by his order when he arrived. The officer who made the arrest said when he told the women they were charged with murder, the old woman spoke up and declared she could prove that her husband came to his death naturally, seeming to divine trouble from that source. When told it was fro the murder of the child she seemed to breathe easier and said the child died from bowel trouble. They made no resistance to returning to Chandler and spoke very little of their case on the trip. When locked in the women's cell they were very much fatigued from the trip and slept almost all afternoon. Monday they were taken before Justice McElbaney, where they entered a plea of not guilty, and waived preliminary examination. The justice committed them to jail without bail to await the action of the grand jury, which will convene this month. A reporter for the News visited the women in their cells. The elder woman is probably 60 years of age, totally blind, haggard in appearance, an incessant talker, and showing marks of having traveled the road of the rough. The younger woman, claiming to be the elder's daughter, is about 22 years old and not bad looking, but shows the results of having come in contact with the unpolished side of life. She is short and stocky built, with good form, her features are regular and expressive of having become hardened by contact with the world. Her eyes are medium sized, dark blue, very bright, with a suggestion of a sappy glitter rather than a twinkle. Both are poorly dressed and show signs of poverty, in action, dress and conversation. The elder woman was inclined to monopolize the conversation and insisted on talking, even when the reporter attempted to get the younger woman's story. The elder declared that her husband had met with an accident while they were traveling overland in a covered wagon in Missouri, from which he never recovered dying in northern Arkansas five months ago. She said the child died from inflammation of the bowels. Mrs. Howland, the younger woman, said she had been twice married. Her first husband died of consumption in Arkansas. She met her second husband in Kansas, where they were married, later moving to Texas. She said they could not agree, he thinking one way and she another, but her answers were evasive. After living together a year, during which time the child was born she left him and had not let him know where she was since. She heard from him through another man once since then, and learned that he was in Ft. Smith. She had heard that he often spoke of their child and loved it as any parent should, but had never heard that he wanted her. She said when they went to Stroud two weeks ago the child had been teething and had been puny several days. She had bought some of Godfrey's drops for it, and had rubbed its lips with borax. She positively denied having any other medicine in the room. If the child had carbolic acid in its stomach she had not idea where it got it, without some one had put it in after the child was dead, to preserve the body. The little girl had crawled around the room and might have gotten hold of the poison, she thought, but it was not likely. In fact she could not account for the presence of the carbolic of sulphuric acid. She said she had no money to defend her case with and might be sent to the penitentiary for life, "or her neck might crack," but she was an innocent woman. At this moment the old woman broke out in a rambling talk about innocent women being made to suffer through meddling old women in Stroud. The young woman said to the sheriff she would rather die on the gallows than let her husband know where she was. Not so the elder, who had him write a letter to the husband addressing it to the general delivery, Ft. Smith, Ark. The sheriff wrote of the murder of the child and said the women were held on the charge. But to this the old woman raised a great tirade of objection, declaring she wouldn't have him know anything of the death of the child. The death was left out and the husband was told simply that the women were held on the charge of murder, and the letter was mailed. Governor Ferguson offered a reward of $300 for the arrest and conviction of the women, which will go to Sheriff Tilghman, if the women are convicted. The evidence against them is very direct in regard to the carbolic and sulphuric acids, but an important piece of evidence was lost in not securing the two bottles containing the medicine which Mrs. Brown declares were in their room in her hotel in Stroud. What became of them is not known. There is no discernable motive for the crime, without it was the child was in their way and interfered with their begging. There is much of mystery hanging over the whole affair. At one place along the route to the south the women stopped to send a money order for $10 to Ft. Smith. Sheriff Tilghman has not yet learned to whom it was sent, but is investigating. (3/18/1902) BAR MEMORIAL. Third District Association Pays Tribute to E.E. Hennessey, Deceased. A meeting of the members of the bar for the Third district was held yesterday at which the following testimonial for the late E.E. Hennessey was adopted, MEMORIAL. On the 5th day of March, 1902, at Oklahoma City, died Edmond Elias Hennessey, a member of the bar of the Third Judicial district and of the Supreme court of Oklahoma. Mr. Hennessey was born at Woodstock, in McHenry county, Illinois, on the 20th day of May, 1866, and was therefore, in the thirty-sixth year of his age, at the date of his death. He was educated in the public schools in Emporia, Kansas, and like many of the legal profession began his business career as a teacher. He read law with Gratton & Gratton of McPherson, Kansas, and was admitted to practice shortly before his removal to Norman, Oklahoma, in 1890. He continued in the active practice of his profession at Norman until he was appointed referee in bankruptcy by Judge Burwell, about two years ago. This appointment necessitated his immediate removal to Oklahoma City, and although his stay among us has been so brief, it has been long enough to enable all his professional brethren and all others who have had the good fortune of his acquaintance, to attain to a just recognition of the perfect integrity and sweetness of his life and character. The most splendid element and characteristic of western frontier life is the certainty of a speedy and just estimate of individual worth and personal virtue and integrity. In the older communities and settlements of the country a young man must labor for years before he can expect to gain the confidence and approbation of all the people but in this new land his measure for good or evil is soon taken by his neighbor. It is therefore a fortunate thing for a man whose fate is to die early to live his life in the west in a land where man's epitaphs are justly written while they are yet alive for the good that they do is appreciated while they yet live and it is not buried at their death with their bones. All that we would say in praise of Hennessey dead we would have said of him while he lived, that he was a brave, sweet-tempered, honest gentleman…. (3/22/1902) DIED SUDDENLY. Traveling Man Expired Last Night in His Room at the Lee. At about midnight last night the discovery was made at the Lee hotel that R.H. Meade, of Chicago, a traveling man, died in his room. Dr. Phelan was summoned, and found that death had resulted from paralysis of the heart, induced, probably by an overdose of headache powders. Mr. Meade represented the Swift Packing company of Chicago, and was well known throughout the territory. (3/25/1902) Death of One of Oklahoma City's Teachers. Miss Sallie M. Floyd, a teacher in the Washington school died at the residence of Dr. Watson, south of the city, Sunday night. Miss Floyd came here from South Carolina last fall and was for some time a teacher in the Southwestern Business College. Since the holidays she has been connected with the Washington school, and has endeared herself to the pupils of her room and to all who have known her. The funeral services were held at the M.E. church south yesterday evening at 6 o'clock by the pastor. The teachers of the city were in attendance and many elegant floral decorations were presented by the board of education, teachers and friends. There will be no school until noon today on account of the departure of the remains, which will be taken away on the east bound Choctaw this forenoon. (3/26/1902) SAD INTELLIGENCE.—A telegram was received here yesterday, from Elkhart, Ind., announcing the death of the mother of Mr. C.B. Hart, general western agent of the Choctaw. Mr. Hart, who has been at Little Rock, is expected to return home this morning. (3/26/1902) In the Probate Court. In the estate of Thomas Patterson, who recently died at the Planters hotel in this city, W.T. Wilson was yesterday appointed executor. A hearing was given yesterday morning in the estate of H.C. Lindbo, who was killed in a runaway about two weeks since. M.S. Neal was appointed executor. (3/26/1902) SHOT TO DEATH POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY FARMER AND DISTILLER IS RUTHLESSLY KILLED TWO MEN ARE SUSPECTED White Man and Indian Living in Lincoln County Thought to Be the Guilty Parties. Shawnee, March 25.—A report received by the Democrat yesterday, brought the information that T.M. Martin, an old and well known resident of the northeastern part of the county had been shot to death at his home about four miles north of Keokuk Fails, Saturday night, and today the report is verified by Coroner Tackett, who visited the scene yesterday. The facts as reported are, that, while being a well-to-do farmer, Mr. Martin has for some time past been engaged in distilling whisky, and that while sitting at his home Saturday night about 10 o'clock in company with a hired man—the other members of the family having retired, a young man, apparently about nineteen years old, came in and asked for some whisky. This being refused the fellow drew a revolver and pointing it at Martin demanded his money, and at that moment a man wearing a mask pushed the door open and as soon as he stepped inside the room both men began firing at the defenseless victim, sending five balls into the body, causing instant death. During the fulisade, the hired man made his escape, as did the other members of the household and, as soon as the alarm was spread the neighbors went to the house to find that the demons in human form had not only murdered Martin, but that they had also set fire to the clothing upon his body, which was burned in a horrible manner and but for the timely arrival the house would have been in flames and the victim of the fiends would have been cremated. The murder was one of the most wanton and unprovoked in the annals of territory crime, and since its commission the people in that vicinity are literally up in arms in an effort to run down the criminals, whose bands reek the blood of an innocent citizen. Suspicion it is reported points to a young white man named Coleman and Little Bear, an Indian living in Lincoln county, not many miles from the scene, as being the murderous pair, but they have not yet been apprehended. (3/27/1902) BURNED TO DEATH. Woman and Children Lost Their Lives in a Prairie Fire. Anadarko, O.T., March 26.—A destructive prairie fire has been burning about twelve miles southeast of here. Mrs. Hattie Hand, in company with her two small children, started to a neighbors house to be in a safe place. They were overtaken and burned to death. The house which Mrs. Hand and her children deserted had a fire guard plowed around it, and was not touched. (3/30/1902) DIED.—Patrick Queenan died Friday night at his home on Second street from the effects of an abcess in the car. Mr. Queenan was 64 years of age, and leaves a wife and several children to mourn the loss. He will be buried today, the funeral occurring at 9 o'clock this morning at the Catholic church. (3/30/1902) NOTES OF CITY SCHOOLS. Death of Miss Floyd Deplored—Parents Urged to Look Out For Truancies. The schools of Oklahoma City received quite a blow in the past week in the death of Miss Sallie B. Floyd, one of the most competent and popular teachers. She was from South Carolina, to which place the remains were shipped Tuesday. The sympathy of friends, teachers and pupils was expressed in various ways. Mrs. LaRelle has been selected to fill the vacancy temporarily. (4/2/1902) Funeral Services All local Woodmen of the World are requested to meet at the Woodman ha__ at 8:30 sharp this morning to attend the funeral of Sovereign Bevelle, at 9 o'clock, at No. 130 West Seventh street. The remains will be interred in Fairlawn cemetery. (4/3/1902) FOUL MURDER AT WAGONER A MAN FOUND DEAD IN HEART OF THE TOWN WITH THROAT CUT. POCKETS RIFLED ROBBERY THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN THE MOTIVE FOR THE REVOLTING CRIME. NEGROES ARE ARRESTED Suspects Are Taken to Muskogee to Avoid a Threatened Lynching by Enraged Citizens. Muskogee, I.T., April 2. The body of Will Haynes, 24 years old, of Wheeling, W.Va., was found lying in a vacant lot near the business section of Wagoner, I.T., today. A pair of bloody scissors, with which Haynes had evidently been stabbed to death, lay near the body. The man's watch was missing and his pockets had been rifled. Six men and three women, all Negroes, were arrested on suspicion in connection with the murder, and owing to threats of lynching at Wagoner, the prisoners have been brought to Muskogee. (4/3/1902) BRADFORD DEAD The Well Known Single Statehood Advocate Passes Away. Ardmore, I.T., April 2.—United States Commissioner S.B. Bradford, ex-attorney-general of Kansas, died tonight. He was stricken with apoplexy Tuesday morning and never regained consciousness. (4/3/1902) A REGENT DEAD. N.W. Tubbs, of Newkirk, Died of Apoplexy in a Guthrie Hotel. Guthrie, Ok., April 2.—N.W. Tubbs, of Newkirk, Ok., was found dead here today in his room in a hotel. He came to attend a session of the regents of Langston university and Tonkawa university, by which he was employed as territorial supervisor of public buildings. The cause of his death was apoplexy. (4/3/1902) Mortuary. Clarence D. Young, aged 7 years, son of Wm. H. Young of this city, died at the home of his uncle in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, on March 24, of scarlet fever. A short time previous to his death the little fellow started from this city to visit his uncle in Wisconsin, in company with his sister and Rev. J.H. Hamilton. They stopped at La Salle, Ill., for a few days, and while there he was stricken with scarlet fever, which he had evidently contracted in some manner before leaving home. He was thought to be recovered before being taken on to Wisconsin but complications set in, and although he made a manful struggle against the disease he finally succumbed. The funeral was held in Argyle, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, March 26. Clarence was born in Elgin, Ill., Sept. 27, 1894, where he spent most of his short life. After the mother's death the father came here with the two children, and lives on East Sixth street with his parents, himself being an invalid. The little boy was of a kind and affectionate character, and the many friends of this excellent family extend their sincere sympathy in the affliction. The circumstances surrounding the death of the child are made doubly sad by the suddenness with which he was taken away and the fact that he was not at home; but He who doeth all things well had willed it so. (4/10/1902) Mrs. J.R. Davies died at her home this morning at 6:30 o'clock at the residence 115 West Seventh street. She had been sick a week from pneumonia. The funeral services will be held at the Presbyterian church, corner of Broadway and Sixth streets today at 4:30. (4/10/1902) Gone to Rest. At 6 o'clock yesterday morning at her home on South Robinson street, Miss Carrie Conley passed away to be with Jesus. The deceased had been suffering for some months with the dread consumption and was expecting the call at any time. Miss Conley was born in Cole county, Ill., in 1877. She with her parents and other members of the family have lived in Oklahoma Territory for ten years, the last two making their home in the city. She was an able school teacher and spent some years of her life at that occupation. Over a year ago she united with the Salvation Army and was an active member until her health became so impaired as to oblige her to stay close at home. She was always of a pleasant disposition and when suffering the most she bore it bravely, being comforted by the Christ whom she loved and trusted till the last. Her parents, a brother and a sister and many friends are left to mourn her loss. The funeral services will be conducted by the Salvation Army in their hall at 106 Reno avenue this morning at 10 o'clock. (4/10/1902) TWO WOMEN SENTENCED WILL GO TO PENITENTIARY FOR MURDERING A CHILD AT STROUD. A SWIFT VERDICT ONLY A FEW DAYS AGO THE WOMEN WERE CAUGHT AT GAINESVILLE. PROSECUTION PUSHED. And a Sentence of Life Imprisonment Now Awaits the Murders. Chandler, O.T., April 9, 1902. In district court of Lincoln today two women, Mary Conery and Lydia Howland were convicted for the murder of the sixteen-months old child of the Howland woman. This murder which was one of the most diabolical, occurred at Stroud on the 26th day of February of this year. The two women came from the east, and put up at the Blue Front Hotel for the night; the child was apparently well and played on the floor of the hotel office before the people retired. Sometime in the night it died, and the circumstances surrounding the death, and the actions of the two women created suspision in the minds of the landlady and others about the hotel, which finally led the county attorney to investigate the matter. The result of the investigation showed that the child's stomach contained a great quantity of carbolic acid, and when this fact became known the sheriff of this county, William Tighlman, immediately took the track of the two women, and located them in a short time at Gainesveille, Texas. They were brought back and placed in jail, indicted at the present term of the district court, and placed on trial the first of the week. Their defense was conducted by Decker and Gaylen, two of the strongest members of the Lincoln county bar; the prosecution was conducted by J.B.A. Robertson, county attorney, ably assisted by Judge Rittenhouse. The proof was convincing and the jury was out only half an hour when they returned a verdict of guilty of murder," and fixed the penalty at imprisonment for life at half labor in the penitentiary. One of the peculiar incidents of the trial was the presence of two women from Kansas City, who claimed to be the grandmother and aunt of the child that was murdered, and the mother-in-law and sister-in-law of one of the defendants. They, on their arrival a few days ago in this city, refused to talk with the prosecution concerning the case and refused to investigate in any way the circumstances surround the death of the child, notwithstanding the fact it was of their own blood; and upon the trial of the cause they took an interest on behalf of the defendants and went on the witness stand and testified in their behalf. Their action caused a great deal of comment and led many people to believe that the murdered child was not the child of the defendant, but some other child whom they had been employed to dispose of. The verdict in this case gives universal satisfaction to the people. (4/12/1902) SUICIDED RATHER THAN KILL THE MAN WHO WRONGED HIM A.D. SMITH, A LOCAL CATTLE MAN, SHOT HIMSELF AT HIS HOME. HE LEFT A LETTER. IN WHICH HE TOLD A FRIEND THAT SOMEBODY HAD TO DIE FOR A WRONG. WIFE'S HARROWING CRY. She Said "Jack Stribbling is Responsible for This." At about 10 o'clock last night, A.D. Smith, a cattleman residing at No. 29 Noble street, left the presence of his wife and within a minute after fired a bullet through his brain as he stood at the front gate. When an Oklahoman reported reached the scene a few moments later the unfortunate man lay on his back with his feet on the board walk directly at the gate, his body on the ground and his head in a pool of blood mixed with a quantity of brains which had oozed from the wound made by a 38 calibre bullet, which had entered his head about half an inch above his left ear and a little back of it, and had come out at about the same point on the right side of the head. A dozen men who had been called to the scene by the sound of the pistol shot stood around gazing at the grewsome spectacle while from within the little house a dozen steps distant could be heard the lamentations of an agonized, frenzied wife. A physician had been summoned and soon materialized in the person of Dr. Phelan who, upon examining the wound and viewing the pool of blood and brains, stated that the unfortunate was past the need of surgery or medicine. He called for the pistol, of the Colts pattern with a 10 inch barrel which was found near the south side of the walk leading to the house and opposite where the suicide fell. A policeman produced the pistol, the barrel of which was covered with grime and its handles badly shattered. Friends brought a cot and a quilt from the house and the dying man was placed upon this his face and head washed and a bandage wrapped around the latter to stop the flow from the wound. Among those caring for the dying man was Tom Thornton, a friend, who said he had been summoned from Lexington yesterday by a telegram from Smith, which read: "Tom Thornton, Lexington, O.T.—Come on first train without fail. (Signed) A.D. Smith." "I came in on the afternoon Santa Fe train," continued Thornton, "and Smith met me at the train and we proceeded to the Alamo hotel and ate dinner there, talking together ___ the time we were there. Smith, I noticed, seemed to be bothered by something. After dinner he said, "You go down to the Two Johns and wait there until I come. I'll be there in a few minutes." I went there in a few minutes and asked if Smith was there. Joe Post said he had not seen him and Floyd Phillips when asked said he had not seen him. Later I met Smith coming along the walk smoking a cigar. He said, "Let's go down where Sal is, meaning his wife. We walked down to the house and sat there talking for some time. Finally he asked me if I would not go and tell Minnie to come to the house, meaning a woman who has lived with Mr. and Mrs. Smith for about seven years. He said I would find her at the Windsor hotel and gave me a card, which gave her address as room 59, Windsor hotel. I went after the woman. Mrs. Smith had been out of town recently and Minnie didn't know she had returned. I walked from the hotel down to the Smith placed carrying Minnie's satchel. Just after we had entered the gate Smith came out of the house shook hands with Minnie and passed us. We went on into the house where Mrs. Smith was and setting the grip down I said, "Where's Smith going? She said, "I don't know,' and commenced crying. Just then we heard the shot and rushed outside finding Smith laying there where he is now. I heard Mrs. Smith say, 'He wanted to die, and Jack Stribbling is responsible for this." They were partners in feeding the C Bar cattle at the local feeding grounds." Smith and Stribbling were recently engaged in litigation in the courts and the decision favored the latter. Smith maintained after the litigation that Stribbling had defrauded him out of about $5000 during their partnership relations. M.W. Couman who runs the boarding house at No. 29 Noble street, where the tragedy occurred, when someone said perhaps the man and his wife had had a quarrel, said, "No, there was nothing of the kind, for we have a back room and are only separated from their room by a curtain and we could have heard any words passing between them. There was no trouble of that kind. We have known them for almost a year and they got along nicely together and acted like young sweethearts. However, I can offer no explanation for Mrs. Smith crying just after Smith left the house. D.V. Lackey, a young man who rooms at the house, said when Mrs. Smith went out and viewed her husband's form lying on the ground, she said, "He wanted to die." Mr. Thornton stated that Smith told him yesterday, when they were talking of their ages, that he was 37 years old. Mrs. Smith appears to be about twenty-five. Several letters were found in the house bearing on the tragedy and the motive for the act, one addressed to Mr. Thornton was shown to Officer John Hubatka. In this letter Smith said he had been greatly wronged and he could not continue to meet the man who had caused his misfortune without committing a crime which he had taken an oath never to do. He was a Mason and a Woodman of the World the latter an insurance order. The unfortunate man was never conscious after firing the fatal shot and died at about 11 o'clock. The remains were taken to the morgue of the Haley, Jordon & Page undertaking establishment. Prior to the removal the frantic wife was prevented from viewing her husband after the first moment when she had rushed out after hearing the pistol shot, but after hearing the physician had taken care of the wounds she was, in response to her frantic and piteous appeals, allowed to come out to where he lay on the stretcher. She immediately threw herself down beside the dying man and repeatedly kissed his unresponsive lips and began praying that she might die with him. "Oh, won't some one kill me!" she wailed. "Send for Starks, he is our friend, and I know he will kill me if I ask him to!" The situation was heart-rending and the souls of the strong men were shaken in witnessing an agony that knows no relief. The Stribbling referred to by the wife of the dead man as being responsible is J.L. Stribbling, a cattle feeder here and is interested in the packing house. Mr. Smith, it is learned, claimed that Stribbling beat him out of a large sum of money while they were feeding cattle together, the manner of which as stated was that Smith had been compelled to bear all the expense of feeding 1900 cattle, out of his half of the profits. The letter left by Smith implies that the Masonic oath caused him to take his own life instead of Stribbling's as revenge for his wrong, and that if he lived he should some day commit murder. Both Smith and Stribbling were Masons. (4/13/1902) SHOT A PLAYMATE TRAGEDY AT SHAWNEE WITH TWO BOYS AS PRINCIPAL CHARACTERS. PROBABLY ACCIDENTAL Victim Was But Fifteen, While His Slayer Was Three Years Younger. Shawnee, O.T., April 12.—Lewis Perlett shot and killed John Harbrough this morning with a 38-Smith & Wesson revolver. The ball penetrated the upper inside of the right eye, and passed through the brain, causing instant death. Lewis Perlett is a lad of but twelve and the victim of his act is fifteen. The boys played together every day, and while they had many quarrels, it is not thought the killing was intentional. Levi Perlett, the father and two boys aged ten and twelve, live in a tent in the south part of the city. Mrs. Perlett seems to be away. The father is a moulder and works at the Shawnee foundry. (4/13/1902) THE SUICIDE WAS PLANNED MAN WHO TOOK HIS LIFE PREVIOUSLY CANVASSED IT FULLY WITH HIS WIFE. HER CONSENT WON PLEAD HIS CASE TO HER AS WHEN A LOVER HE SUED FOR HER HAND. BETTER THAN TO SLAY They Finally Agreed That Suicide Would Involve Less Mental Anguish to Both. The story of the suicide of A.D. Smith, the cattleman, a graphic description of which occurred in yesterday's Oklahoman, is given additional interest by the relation of certain facts in connection with the sad affair which were developed yesterday, circumstances which mark it as a very peculiar individual case in a class of crime which develops many remarkable and sensational features. Incredible as it may seem, it is nevertheless a fact that the suicide had talked the matter over with his wife and had gained her consent to the commission of the rashly importunate act of self-destruction. He had convinced her that it was the only alternative to prevent the commission by him of the crime of murder and suffering the penalty of death therefore or becoming a fugitive from justice and a wanderer upon the face of creation. The remains of the suicide were yesterday removed from the Coffman residence, at 29 Noble street, and shipped on the Santa Fe to Paola, I.T., for interment. Accompanying the remains on the same train were Mrs. A.D. Smith, wife of the deceased. Minnie Thomas, Tom Thornton, and Parks King, the latter gentlemen being friends of the deceased. Yesterday morning prior to her departure Mrs. Smith talked freely of the suicide and the causes which led up to it to Mrs. Coffman, and substantially all the conversation which occurred between them was related to an Oklahoman reporter last evening, as follows: "Mrs. Smith was much calmer this morning and before going away came into the kitchen where I was at work and told me much of the story of their troubles and the resulting tragedy. She told me that ever since the trouble came up, three months ago, Mr. Smith had been debating with her as to whether he should take the life of the man who had wronged him or should end his troubles and avoid the other crime by taking his own life. She had demurred to either alternative suggested and I know that she had been worried by the matter during that period for she always looked so badly that I thought she was approaching death herself, though I had not been advised of any serious ailment afflicting her. Whenever I came into her room I found her lying down on the bed and she had the appearance of an invalid. When I inquired whether she was sick she always replied that she was feeling badly. "She told me yesterday morning that she had finally given up hope of dissuading Mr. Smith from his purpose of self-destruction and had finally assented to it, asserting that she would die with him in the same way. To this he had dissented, saying that there was no use of that and that he wanted her to live. He finally secured a promise from her that she would not take her own life and that she would not be grieved at his death. She said she found it impossible to execute this last promise; and that she had not realized how the loss of the husband she loved so dearly would affect her, though knowing that he wanted to die and desired that she should not mourn his passing. They had last talked of the matter a short time prior to the event, had made all arrangements, and Mr. Smith had written about ten letters to different parties, one to herself, one to Mr. Thornton, another to Minnie Thomas, one to an uncle in Marlow, I.T., one to a stock company at Kansas City with which he had dealings and others to personal friends at various points in Indian territory. "Mrs. Smith said she knew just when, where and how the suicide would occur that when Mr. Smith had stepped out of the door for the last time he had said to her, 'You will soon know ____. "She said Mr. Smith frequently remarked that either the man who had injured him would have to die or himself and that perhaps it were best that he should die. It was useless to live longer after they had robbed him of everything he had." Mrs. Coffman stated that the Smiths had been used to plenty of money and had always lived well and dressed well up to the time their trouble had commenced and she believed that the time had come when they were practically at the end of their means, and the husband did not think worth living in reduced circumstances and with judgment covering everything that he might accumulate, and he perhaps felt the wife would be better able to get along in the world from the funds she would secure from his insurance. Mrs. Coffman also related that Minnie Thomas, who had lived with the Smiths for a number of years was enroute from Marlow, I.T., to her home at Norman, when Mr. Smith met her at El Reno and induced her to stop off at his place and put up at the Windsor hotel until his wife's return and had got her permission to keep her money in order that she would not leave. She had arrived here Sunday and did not know that Mrs. Smith had returned from the territory on Thursday until Mr. Thornton had been sent for just prior to the tragedy. In the suicide's letter to his wife, Mrs. Coffman says, he told her she had been a dear wife to him and asked her to forgive him for the act. He asked Miss Thomas to always be a daughter to his wife. He had also asked the forgiveness of Mr. and Mrs. Coffman for committing the act upon their premises but said he believed they would forgive him when they knew all. "When Mr. Smith's lease expired on this property," continued Mrs. Coffman, "we took possession, but told Mr. and Mrs. Smith they could remain here until they could find a place. They had their goods all packed, but I think Mr. Smith was contemplating suicide and did not attempt to find another house to live in. He seemed to take little interest in the packing of the goods and other preparations. The household goods are here and I think Mrs. Smith will return and secure them. I do not know what her plans are for the future, if she has any plans. I understand Mr. Smith had $5,000 or $6,000 insurance on his life." (4/15/1902) Yesterday Ross P., the four months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Le Berge, of 631 West Fourth street, died after a brief illness. The funeral will take place today at 2 o'clock. (4/16/1902) INFATUATED AND INSANE, HE SHOT AND KILLED HIS NIECE Henrietta, I.T., April 15.—W.H. Means, aged fifty, a farmer formerly of Lexington, Missouri, last night shot and killed his niece, Miss Lydia E. Means, 30 years old, with whom he had been infatuated. The murder was only learned when Means surrendered today. The body was found in the cottage where the couple had lived together. Means had shot her twice with a shot gun, once through the head and once through the body. The shooting occurred about 2:30 this morning. Means remained in the house all the rest of the night, without anyone else knowing what had happened. Lexington, Mo., April 15.—Until this spring William H. Means lived alone with his brother on a farm near here. They sent for Miss Means to come and live with them. She caused trouble, and William drew $4000 from the bank and disappeared with her. Means' mind was believed to have been affected at this, and his brother attempted to have him placed in an asylum. (4/16/1902) GEO. H. COULSON SUICIDES. Ex-Member of Oklahoma Legislature Hangs Himself to a Tree. Medford, O.T., April 15.—Word comes from Eddy, Oklahoma, that George H. Coulson, a prominent farmer living in that vicinity, committed suicide Friday by hanging. The dead body was found hanging from a tree in the orchard about 6 o'clock the same evening, though it is not known exactly how long it had hung there. A rope was drawn tight around his neck, and the aged man's neck was broken in two places. Coulson was 62 years of age. He lived in Grant county, just over the Kay county line. An inquest was held Friday night resulting in the finding of suicide. The evidence developed the fact that he had left home early that morning leaving his folks to understand that he was going to Eddy. He did not return and late in the evening his son went to town to see after him knowing that he was feeble and subject to spells that would disable him for a time. He learned that his father had not been there, and on returning home chanced to go through the orchard where he found the lifeless form of his father as it hung from the tree. The young man was almost overcome by the shock, but he succeeded in notifying his sister and the neighbors. The officers were notified and soon the investigation was held. Coulson was a widower, but lived with his grand son and daughter, who were caring for him in his advanced age. It is said that he repeatedly expresses the fear that he was in the way, and it is believed that his despondency which has afflicted him ever since his wife's death was responsible for the rash act. Hon. George H. Coulson was one of the early organizers of the Farmers' Alliance in Harper county, Kansas, which was afterwards merged into what his now known as the Peoples' party. He was a strong leader in that part and served a term in the lower house of the Kansas legislature. He was elected a member of the council of the Fourth legislature of Oklahoma from the Eleventh district, composed of Grant and part of Woods county. He was again elected to the council for the Sixth legislature and was a member of the legislature at the time of his death. He was an upright conscientious man and very firm in his convictions. He was a great friend to Enid in his law making work, having voted for every measure introduced looking to the interest and benefit of the city. No doubt Mr. Coulson was suffering from a temporary aberration of the mind when he took his own life. (4/20/1902) Jessie Varvel, wife of John Varvel, died yesterday at 1 o'clock at her home, 622 California, of heart trouble. The remains will be taken via the ____________ interment. (4/20/1902) LIVED BUT A FEW HOURS Miss Christina Funck Horribly Burned by the Explosion of a Can of Kerosene. Geary, O.T., April 19.—A horrible accident occurred at the home of Jno. Welborn Tuesday morning about 10 o'clock, resulting in the death of Miss Christina Funck, who had been staying at their house for some time. Christina or "Dena" as she was usually called, upon entering Mrs. Welborn's room found it somewhat chilly and made the remark that it was too cold for her and immediately proceeded to build a fire in the stove. There had been no fire in the room since the day before, so "Dina" threw in first a handful of shavings, some coal and then took a kerosene can to hurry up the starting of the fire. Mrs. Welborn, seeing her with the can, remarked that she should be very careful, but as we all do sometimes get careless, and thinking that there was no fire from the day before she began pouring the oil upon the savings. Mrs. Welborne was seated at the piano playing and all of a sudden heard an explosion turned around and Denna ran for Mrs. Welborn, threw her arms around her covered with fire, thereby causing the clothing upon Mrs. Welborn to ignite and soon she was in a mass of flames. Mrs. Welborn tried every way to extinguish the flames from "Dena's" clothing, but found it impossible. "Dena" opened the door and ran into the street screaming as she went. She fell in the road and rolled over and over but to no avail as her clothing was saturated with oil. Mr. Tusin hearing her screaming ran to her rescue and immediately began tearing off the burning clothing and soon extinguished the flames. She was carried to the home of Mr. Ringelman and Dr. Barker was immediately summoned, but it was too late as she was burned so badly that medical assistance could do nothing except to allay the pain, and death relieved her of her sufferings at about 5 o'clock that afternoon. (4/24/1902) Infant Daughter Dies. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.M. Hoshour died yesterday morning of spinal meningitis. Mr. Hoshour is manager of the Oklahoma brick plant. (4/24/1902) Notice. Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of an order of the probate court of the county of Oklahoma and territory of Oklahoma, made on the 21st day of April 1902, in the matter of the estate of A. Reed, deceased, the undersigned, as administrator of the estate of said deceased will sell at private sale to the highest bidder for cash in hand, subject to confirmation by said probate court on or after Monday, the 5th of May, 1902, at the office of W.M. Smith, administrator of said estate, in said county of Oklahoma all the right, title, interest and estate of said A. Reed, at the time of her death and all the right title and interest that the said estate has…parcels of land, situate, lying … county of Oklahoma,… Lots nine, ten, eleven in block eleven in South Oklahoma addition to Oklahoma City…. W.M. Smith, administrator. (4/26/1902) Sad Intelligence. Attorney Paul Huntington yesterday received a telegram announcing the death of his father, Judge H.J. Huntington at Green Bay, Wis. (4/29/1902) COURTED DEATH CARL T. RAYMOND PUT AN END TO HIS LIFE IN THIS CITY WITH A REVOLVER. NO REASON ASSIGNED. Deceased Shot Himself Through the Head While in a Room at His Hotel. Oklahoma City's record of suicides was again enlarged last Sunday, the latest victim of self-destruction being Carl T. Raymond, an old man who had been a guest at the Choctaw hotel for several weeks. This hotel is located at No. 15 East First street, and is conducted by Thomas Jones and wife. According to Mr. and Mrs. Jones the story of the suicide is as follows: A little girl was sent upstairs at about 12:10 to inquire if Mr. Raymond wanted some ice water. She knocked at the door, and receiving no response, opened it and saw Raymond lying prostrate on the bed. She immediately ran downstairs and reported that the man seemed to be dead. Mr. Jones went upstairs and finding Raymond lying there with a wound in his right temple, went down stairs and around to police headquarters, returning with Chief of Police Cochran. Dr. Street was next called and made an examination of the dead man, finding that death was caused by a bullet shot into the left temple and lodging in the back of the head, near the base of the brain and just back of the left ear. The remains were taken to Street & Reed's undertaking establishment and an inquest rendered in accordance with the facts obtainable, indicating death from a self-inflicted wound. The deceased, according to Mr. Jones' story came to this city from Poteau, I.T., on Feb. 26. For several weeks he had been apparently out of employment, but had recently worked at C. Hast's second-hand store on West Main street where he exhibited considerable skill in repairing guns, clocks, machines, etc. He had two severe chills on Friday preceding the tragedy, and had been unwell since. He had given his age as 56 years. Prior to the finding of the remains, parties sitting out in front of the hotel heard a sound as a window sash dropping. It must have been the report of the pistol shot. The pistol, was a 38 calibre hammerless weapon and was found lying on the floor by the bed. From the altitude of the body when discovered Raymond is thought to have died without a struggle. Parties with whom Raymond had worked state he had told them of domestic troubles of a wife unfaithful, and had frequently remarked that he did not care to live. There were no letters or papers found among his effects throwing any light upon his history or indicating the whereabouts of relatives or friends of the deceased. Mr. Hast, his employer, said Raymond had told him he had two brothers in Chicago, and the body is being held at the morgue awaiting response to communications sent to Chicago. The deceased claimed he had known C.B. Hartwell in Missouri. Mr. Hartwell said he had only known the man as a casual customer. (4/29/1902) Order of Hearing Petition to Sell Real Estate Territory of Oklahoma, County of Oklahoma.ss In the Probate Court. Estate of May J. Winans, deceased. The petition of L.J. Winans as the administrator of the estate of Mary J. Winans deceased, having been presented to this court, praying that an order be made, authorizing said petitioner to sell the whole, or so much, and such parts of the real estate described in said petition as the court shall judge necessary and beneficial, at private sale; and it appearing to the court, from such portion of such real estate, for the purpose and reasons mentioned in said petition; therefore, said petition will be filed herein, and a time appointed for hearing the same. And is hereby ordered by the court, that Monday the 26th day of May, A.D., 1902…. (5/8/1902) Notice of Hearing for Probate of Will (First published April 20) Notice is hereby given to all persons interested in the estate of Robert Shannon, deceased, that on the 18th day of April 1902, John L. Shannon, produced and filed in the probate court in the county of Oklahoma and Territory of Oklahoma, an instrument in writing and purporting to be the last will and testament of Robert Shannon, deceased, and also filed in said court his petition praying for the probate of said will, and that letters testamentary issued thereunto to Jerry H. Murphy the executor named in said will. Pursuant to an order of said court made on the 18th day of April 1902, notice is hereby given that Wednesday the 30th day of April, 1902, at the hour of 3 o'clock p.m. of said day, that being a day of the regular March term,…J.P. Allen, Probate court. (5/13/1902) Funeral Notice. Dr. J.H. Jenkins, one of Oklahoma City's most estimable physicians, died after a few days' illness at 7 a.m. yesterday. The funeral will be held at the family residence, corner of Central avenue and Fourth street this morning at 10 o'clock. 5/17/1902) John O'Neill Dead John P. O'Neill of Perry died at St. Anthony's hospital at 5 o'clock Thursday morning. The remains were yesterday shipped to Harris, Anderson county, Kas., for interment in the family burial ground. Concerning the deceased, the Perry Republican says: Mr. John P. O'Neill came to Perry about four years ago from Wyandotte county, Kansas, where he had served four years as clerk of the district court, and in that time his health had been seriously impaired. He was born in Anderson county, Kansas, and lived there for twenty-two years. After coming to Oklahoma his health improved for a time and he remained in Perry about three years, afterwards going farther west. Last winter, in company with his sisters Mrs. B.H. Doyle and Miss Maggie O'Neill, he sought the health resorts and purer air of New Mexico, but all to no avail, as his physical condition grew rapidly worse. About two months ago he returned to Oklahoma and went to the home of his brother-in-law, Mr. T.D. Kelly, in Oklahoma city, where he remained until the last. The deceased was 31 years of age. Mr. O'Neill had many friends and acquaintances in Perry who will ever remember him for his sterling qualities of true manhood. He had three sisters and a brother in this county—Peter O'Neill of Billings, and Mrs. T. H. Doyle, Mrs. R.T. Gorman and Miss Maggie O'Neill of Perry. He died surrounded by a group of sorrowing relatives, who had exerted the utmost care and resorted to every means known to medical skill to bring him back to health and strength. After his death was announced this morning Father Willebord, Mrs. John Coyle, Miss Anna Coyle and Mrs. May Leekly of Perry went to Oklahoma City. (5/21/1902) DEATH OF J. LEWIS. Aged Citizen Passes Away at His Home Yesterday Morning. Mr. Joseph Lewis, father of D.C. and Dr. M. Lewis, died of old age at his home, 713 North Broadway yesterday at ___ o'clock, after an illness extending over a period of one week. He was 83 years and two months old. Despite his years he was hale and hearty until a few days ago and was frequently seen on the streets. Mr. Lewis was born in Delewere county, New York, and moved to Iowa more than forty years ago. He was a good business man and accumulated early in life sufficient property to keep him comfortable all his life. When he moved to Oklahoma some ten years ago he brought with him a comfortable fortune which was invested so as to give him the least worry, thus making his last years as comfortable and peaceful as such a ripe old age deserves. Three years ago Mrs. Lewis died, after having been his companion for more than fifty years. He knew that yesterday was the anniversary of her death, and the family believes that he had a desire to die on that day. The family consists of Attorney D. C. Lewis and the daughter, Dr. M. Lewis of this city; Homer Lewis of Lincoln county, and Mrs. Rose Lowthan of Spearfish, South Dakota. The funeral services will take place from the family residence at 10 o'clock tomorrow. Rev. W.E. Graham will preach the funeral sermon. (5/23/1902) Death Due to Overwork. Sayre, Okla., May 22.—A young man by the name of Louis Sedlock died at his farm southeast of Phroso last Sunday. He was from New York here and has no relatives in this part of the country. He had been sick for some time but received kind attention from his friends who are much grieved to lose so good a neighbor. "A stranger in a foreign land," yet kind and loving hands administered to his wants until the last that mortal man could do was completed Monday when they laid him to rest in the cemetery nearby. (5/23/1902) BOY DROWNED AT GUTHRIE Got Into Deep Water While Wading in a Pond. Guthrie, May 22.—At about 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon while a number of boys were swimming in an artificial pond, three blocks northeast of the Catholic church, Joseph Sarsycki, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Sarsycki, Sr., of this city, got into deep water and was drowned before his playmates could reach him to give him assistance. The alarm was at once given and G.H. Willis, A.L. Williams and O.H. Williams hurried to the spot, and after several attempts succeeded in getting the body of the boy ashore. Dr. Duke was summoned and worked hard to restore the boy, but he had been in the water for nearly an hour, and it was found that life was extinct. Where the boy was drowned the water was fifteen feet deep. Young Sarsycki was 12 years of age and a bright and active lad who was well liked by his comrades. Only last Sunday he was confirmed in the Catholic church, and his parents are heartbroken over his untimely death. The funeral arrangements have not yet been made. (5/26/1902) Death of W. H. Young. William Hamilton Young, aged 47 years, died yesterday at his home, 125 East 6th street of consumption. The obsequies will take place at the residence this morning at 3:30. The remains will be sent to Argyle, Wis., for interment. Miss Mary Argyle will accompany the remains to Wisconsin. (5/29/1902) His Young Niece Dead. The 20-months old niece of Mr. E. Wise died yesterday morning of scarlet fever. The child recently came here from Chicago and it and its mother were making their way home with Mr. Wise. (5/30/1902) Oklahoma Girl's Sudden Death. Tulsa, I.T., May 29.—Annie St. Clair died suddenly of heart disease at Leroy. She had relatives at Jones City, O.T. (6/4/1902) WAS FOUND DEAD Mutilated Remains Discovered on the Railway Track Near Shawnee. Shawnee, O.T., June 3.—Sunday morning about 4 o'clock the mangled remains of John Dunaway, a blacksmith who formerly worked here but arrived in the city Saturday evening from the Seminole country, where he has resided since last February, were found on the Choctaw railway track one mile east of town. Upon being notified of the fact, Coroner Tacket went out and brought the body to Frauenthal Bros. undertaking rooms, where they were prepared for burial and later shipped to Wewoka where the mother and two brothers of the deceased reside and where the interment took place yesterday. There are two theories as to how the unfortunate man met his death, one being that he was riding on the brakes under one of the coaches and that he lost his hold, fell and had his life ground out by the wheels, his head being completely crushed and both legs and one arm severed from the body. The other theory is that he was murdered and his body carried to the spot and placed upon the track in order to hide the crime. The officers think the first, the most plausible theory. (6/5/1902) Died.—The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. T.H. French died yesterday at 213 West Third street. Services will be held today at the residence and interment will take place at Fairlawn cemetery. All friends of the family are invited. (6/5/1902) Mrs. R.M. Beville of this city received a check for $2,000 from the Woodmen of the World, of which order her husband, lately deceased, was an honored member. (6/5/1902) Lost a Little Boy. The infant boy of Mr. and Mrs. T.H. French, 213 West 3rd Street, died yesterday of spinal meningitis. Funeral services will occur at the residence at 10 o'clock this morning, conducted by Rev. W.E. Graham. (6/10/1902) Funeral of Dick Lowe. El Reno, O.T., June 9.—The body of Richard Lowe was found by M.D. Libby, T.F. Hensley and W.H. Riley Friday evening about 6 o'clock in a drift pile about seven miles from the place where he was last seen alive. The remains were taken to Perry's undertaking rooms from which place they were taken this afternoon to the home of Judge J.G. Lowe. Rev. Hays of the Presbyterian church read the funeral services and preached a very feeling sermon. The body of Little Dick was followed to the grave in the El Reno cemetery at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon by the largest procession ever seen in El Reno. (6/13/1902) Necrological. The little daughter of J.M. Williams died at 5 o'clock yesterday morning. The funeral services will be held at the residence, 18 east 6th St. at 9:30 this morning. (6/13/1902) Their Baby Died. Yesterday morning the 10-months old baby girl of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Williams died after a short illness. The bereft parents have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community. (6/13/1902) Death of Baby Bonifas. The two-year-old child of Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Bonifas died at the family home, 123 Frisco, yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock, of congestion of the brain, after a short illness. The funeral will be held at the Catholic church at 10 o'clock this morning, to which the friends of the family are invited. (6/18/1902) MESSENGERS OF DEATH Bullets End the Life of Eugene W. Johnston and Mortally Wound His Slayer, W.T. McMichaels, In An Awful Battle With Guns in this City Yesterday Morning.—Tragic Sequel to Land Litigation. NEWSPAPER MAN A THIRD PARTICIPANT IN THE BATTLE. E.E. Brown, Who was With Johnston, Emptied His Gun at McMichaels, and it is Not Yet Determined Whose Shot Took Effect Upon the Latter.—Brown Placed Under Arrest for Shooting at McMichaels. –Johnston Shot in the Heart and Died Instantly, While McMichaels Lingered Through the Night and Made a Dying Statement. For the second time in a year not far advanced Oklahoma City was yesterday shrouded in the gloom of an awful tragedy in which the lives of two men were sacrificed at the altar of uncontrollable anger. The first, Eugene W. Johnston, one of the brightest and most prominent as well as promising young business men in the city, was shot through the heart and died within a few moments. The second, W.T. McMichael, aged about 58 years and one of the first settlers in Oklahoma, shot through the abdomen, will probably have passed to the unknown by the time these lines are read by the public. The tragedy occurred at about 9 o'clock yesterday morning on the premises of A.J. Day, residing in Marquet addition, on Eleventh street, and its cause can easily be traced back to bad blood originating in a contest over a claim in the early settlement of Oklahoma. The story of the bitter struggle which has been maintained in and out of the courts over the "Murphy claim" is not a new one to the readers of the Oklahoman. The claim is situated just northeast of Oklahoma City proper and has recently vastly enhanced in value owing to the fact that it is suitably situated for a fine suburban residence district. There are few who doubt that W.T. McMichael was first to settle upon the now valuable quarter section, but it is held by the courts and the land office that he had lost his rights by failure to properly protect his rights in the courts. The matter has been constantly in the courts and even at this time the case of W.T. McMichael vs Samuel Murphy, Anton H. Classen and others, is being considered by the supreme court of the Territory of Oklahoma. Most of the tract has finally passed into the hands of A.H. Classen and the Classen Company and is now cut up into valuable additions to the city, yet throughout all the years of litigation under favorable and adverse rulings, regardless of the mandates of the courts and in defiance of physical force W.T. McMichael has maintained his home upon a portion of the tract in dispute. There is no doubt that he honestly believed that it belonged to him throughout the entire period of the litigation and he believed that there was no law superior to his own convictions in the matter, and the many times he has chased intruders from the premises at the point of a Winchester rifle has won for him the sobriquet of "Winchester McMichael." It is stated that since the platting of Woodlawn addition upon this disputed claim, McMichael has made dire threat against all who might negotiate the sale of the lots and those who would dare to occupy the same, and editor E.E. Brown, of the Times-Journal, who participated in the deadly conflict yesterday, asserts that on three different occasions himself and brother Cortez Brown, have been threatened with death by McMichael. Brooding over his troubles for years, seeing the intrusion of strangers upon property he believed to be his own, worried by serious illness in his family, when McMichael yesterday saw two men he believed to be his enemies drive away one of his domestic animals, it may be possible he regarded that as the last straw and was desperate at the time of the encounter. There are those who believe he has not been of sound mind for many years. It might be hoped that this were true, yet there is little to relieve the awfulness of yesterday's tragedy. THE PISTOL DUEL. Yesterday morning at about 8 o'clock editor E.E. Brown, reporting to his story of the affair, went to Woodlawn addition, where he had arranged for some men to do some work on his property, to tell them to postpone the work until the afternoon. He was there joined by F.W. Johnston, of the Classen company and they were just leaving the place when a bull, which they believed to have been turned loose by McMichael to injure them and other property in Woodlawn, made its appearance. As a protection to the property Johnston took charge of the bull and, accompanied by Brown, lead it to the part on A.J. Day's place in Marquette addition, about a mile distant to the West and on Eleventh street. At this place Johnston, Brown, A.J. Day, Charles Day, and Reeves Brown were standing in a group, when McMichael was seen approaching. Johnston started out to meet him and when they were about ten feet apart the men began shooting. McMichael fired the first shot. His dying statement last night is to the effect that Johnston called him a vile name and started to draw a revolver, when McMichael quickly drew his own pistol and was the first to shoot. Brown and the other witnesses maintain that Johnston made the movement to draw a weapon when he was fired upon. This testimony as given by the witnesses at the inquest, goes to show that Johnston was hit by the first shot from the opponent's pistol and began to walk backward as though mortally wounded. It is said he retreated some thirty feet. Mc Michael followed and Johnson drawing his revolver seemed to be making a terrible effort to use the revolver which he had drawn from his pocket and did finally succeed in firing two shots at his opponent and then dropped to the ground a corpse. Brown who was standing some distance to the west of Johnston then advanced with a drawn pistol and commenced firing at McMichael as the latter was retreating. McMichael had emptied his revolver at Johnston and according to his statement, his pistol was at the time empty. Brown also emptied his revolver. Johnston's pistol, when found, showed that only two shots had been discharged from it. McMichael was shot in the pit of the stomach, while Johnston was shot through the heart, the ball entering at the left nipple. The body of Johnston was taken to Street & Reed's morgue on Main street. His features were contracted in a heave frown and his jaws firmly set, showing what a terrific struggle he had made in his endeavor to return the fire of his opponent. McMichael walked to a house near the scene of the shooting and was later taken to St. Anthony's hospital for treatment, his wound being found to be not immediately fatal, the ball having entered his body a little to the right of the navel and passing diagonally to the region of the kidneys. McMichael is reported to have told Policeman John Hubatka that if his wound was straight from the front it was Johnston who shot him, if a diagonal shot, Brown had fired it. THE INQUEST. The inquest was held at 3 o'clock in the district court room, presided over by Dr. Street. The jurors were Will Hales, Bam Bartell, Taz Upshaw, Geo. Hales, J.B. Garrison and Mr. Body. E.E. Brown was present with his attorney Col. Johnson, but did not go upon the witness stand. The first witness was Charles Day who testified that he saw McMichael approaching the group and witness was later walking away to the west and was about one hundred feet distant when he looked back and saw McMichael shooting at Johnston and the latter in the act or drawing his revolver. He heard no words. Saw the other shots fired and Johnston fell. Saw Brown behind a buggy shooting at McMichael, but did not see the latter ____ and did not know he was hit. He testified that McMichael had pointed his gun at Brown but did not shoot. He said the position of the three combatants formed an equilateral triangle McMichael being to the south, Johnston to the north and Brown to the northwest, the parties being some twenty feet distant from each other. A.J. Day, the father of the first witness, testified to the main facts as related by his son, but his narrative of the tragedy was more detailed. He heard no conversation between the combatants. He started that McMichael had pointed his pistol toward Brown. Witness being in line with the weapon had moved out of danger. Reeves Turner testified in the main as the proceeding witnesses, but on several points, under cross examination, became contradictory and finally admitted his excitement was so great he was not positive as to the number of shots fired or the position of the combatants. In accordance with the testimony the jury returned a verdict that E.W. Johnston had come to his death from a pistol shot fired by W.T. McMichael with intent to kill. EDITOR BROWN ARRESTED. At 8 o'clock last evening editor E.E. Brown of the Times-Journal, was placed under arrest by Sheriff O'Brien on a charge of shooting with intent to [there is lots more…] (6/18/1902) LAMP EXPLOSION FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT BEFALLS A WATONGA WOMAN. BODY BURNED TO CRISP Flames From a Lamp Ignite Her Clothing and Death Comes Before Assistance Arrives. Watonga, O.T., June 17.—Mrs. J.H. Davidson, a highly respected lady of this city, was frightfully burned here today by a kerosene lamp explosion, dying shortly afterward from the effects of her injuries. The fatal accident occurred at her home. The flames from the explosion ignited her clothing, burning them from her body and also burning her body to a crisp. Death ensued before assistance could reach her. Mrs. Davidson was the wife of a Rock Island railway employe who was absent from the home when the explosion occurred. (6/18/1902) MURDEROUS INDIANS. Kill a Woman and Child in Creek Country. Okmulgee, I.T., June 17.—The United States deputy marshal, David Adams, arrived today, having in charge Will Bear and George Jacobs, accused of murdering Bear's wife and 13-year-old orphan niece last week. The crime was committed at Bear's home, four miles northwest of Okfuskee. Both victims were found hanging from the ceiling by neighbors and they assert that Bear threatened his wife's life a week before. The presumption is that the girl was killed to hide the evidence of the woman's death and the real cause of the crime was to secure three land allotments. Both Indians are noncommunicative and do not speak English. Jacobs is held as an accessory. Adams had difficulty in making the arrests, being compelled to waylay the men in a thicket. They were taken to the Muskogee federal jail today. (6/19/1902) Death of McMichaels Yesterday Leaves Editor Brown the Only Participant in the Tragedy of Tuesday Morning, SENSATIONAL WITNESS AT INQUEST Strange Story of a Man on Stand Yesterday—Territory Will Endeavor to Hold Brown Responsible for the Shot Which Killed McMichael, and His Preliminary will be Held To- Day, Mr. T. McMichael, the second victim of Tuesday's tragedy, died at 8 o'clock yesterday morning at St. Anthony's hospital. His remains were taken to Street & Reed's morgue where a post mortem examination was held at 10 o'clock. The dissection of the body was performed by Drs. Campbell and Dewey in the presence of Drs. King, Lund, Dicken, Ryan, Boyd, Jolly, Russell, Young and Street. The examination revealed that the bullet had entered McMichael's body 1 1-4 inches to the right of the navel and three-fourths of an inch higher than the navel. The puncture of the abdomen was ovoid in form and the bullet pierced the inner lining of the abdomen 2 1-4 inches to the right of the navel. This in connection with the fact that the shirt of McMichael was punctured to the right of the seam, indicated that the ball was traveling in a diagonal course and later a puncture of the duodenum indicated that it was also coursing straight upward. The ball after piercing the duodenum entered the transverse colon near its juncture with the ascending colon. THE INQUEST. The coroner's inquest was called by Dr. Street at 1:30 yesterday afternoon and the numerous spectators in the district court room indicated the intense interest which the public is taking in this remarkable case. The jurors selected were Picket Witten, F.M. Gault, W.M. Smith, O.S. Russell, Asa Jones, and M.P. Braun. After hearing the testimony of the witnesses five of the jurors favored finding that E.E. Brown fired the shot which killed McMichael. Mr. Gault dissented and a verdict was finally rendered to the effect that W.T. McMichael died from a bullet wound inflicted by either E.W. Johnston or E.E. Brown. THE TESTIMONY. Charles Day was the first witness examined and testified that Johnston and Brown came to his father's place on Eleventh street between 8 and 9 o'clock and Johnston was loading a bull belonging to McMichael. The parties were standing in a group near the southeast corner of the barn. Witness started away walking northward, and was about forty feet distant when he glanced back and saw McMichael approach the group and Johnston walk out to meet him. McMichael was approaching from the southeast and Johnston walked in that direction to meet him. They met about forty feet from where A.J. Day and Elmer E. Brown were standing. The two men stopped when within six or seven feet of each other. Did not see Mr. Brown walk out toward them. Did not hear any words pass between the men. Witness was then about 75 feet distant from them. Saw McMichael draw his pistol. When the men halted McMichael was facing slightly northwest. Johnston was facing southeast. McMichael went to his hip pocket for a gun. Johnston stood still until after McMichael drew his gun. Johnston then reached to his hip pocket for his gun. Could not see whether he had the gun in his hand until he was near McMichael. Whether he had a gun in his hand at the time McMichael had his gun out I do not know. McMichael then shot him. Johnston seemed almost to double up, bending over. I could not state positively which shot next, the shots were so close. Johnston commenced to back off as soon as shot. I could not say whether he shot him before backing off. I remember seeing the smoke of two shots from his pistol as he was moving off, backing. He had retreated about twenty feet when he fired the second shot. McMichael was following him and shooting. Do not know how many times he shot. After firing the second shot Johnston continued to retreat. Did not see him shoot another time after the second shot. He retreated perhaps 10 feet after the second shot and then fell. McMichael did not advance any further. A shot from Brown directed my attention in his direction at this time. Brown was [article continued in the next 3 columns of the newspaper…] (6/19/1902) Funeral of W.T. McMichaels. The funeral of W.T. McMichaels will be held today. Friends of the family are invited. Hour of holding same will be announced this morning. (6/20/1902) BOY DROWNED Waded Out Beyond His Depth and No Rescue Could Be Obtained. Mark Grusel, the 14 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Grusel, who live at 200 East Third street, was drowned in the North Canadian river southeast of the city yesterday afternoon while in bathing with several companions. His body was recovered several hours later by a man who was fishing a hundred yards down the stream from where the boy was seen to go down. Mark Grusel, the boy who was drowned, and several other boys, including Straus Young and Lyman Skinner, were all near each other when the Grusel boy waded out beyond his depth. He called for help and the boys in the river shouted to a man on the bank to come to the boy's rescue. The man, D.C. Essenger by name, thought the boy was only pretending to drown and told the boys so. They insisted that the boy needed help and the man finally listened to their cries and went to aid the boy. He arrived too late to save the boy, throwing him a pole as he went down the last time. A large party headed by Policeman McCarthy went into the river and searched for the body for several hours but failed to find it. The loss of their boy, their only child, is a severe blow to the parents of the drowned lad. This is the second son they have had drowned. The boy who was drowned yesterday sat on the bank several years ago and saw his older brother drown. The funeral will take place this afternoon at 4:30 from the residence. Mark Grusel was a fine lad. He was a student in the high school and a musician as well. Being the only child the parents lavished every attention upon him that they could. He was a dutiful and grateful son and his untimely end is greatly deplored by a host of friends. (6/20/1902) SHAWNEE BOY DIED FROM THE EFFECT OF WOUNDS BY PLAYMATES. WILL BE INVESTIGATED The Young Vagabonds Will Be Hunted Down and Punished for His Murder. Shawnee, O.T., June 19.—Monday night at 10:00 o'clock Arthur Pecore died at the home of his parents about one mile from town, from the effects of wounds received Sunday, June 8. From information elicited before his death, it would seem that he with several playmates met for a game of ball, and one of the boys, Cleveland Dugan, struck and kicked him several times, inflicting a painful bruise on the leg, from which he complained a great deal and stopped playing. The boys then concluded to go to the river bathing but young Pecore did not want to go. His companions finally persuaded him to go telling him it would relieve the pain in his leg. When at the river the boys dipped him under the water until he was almost out of breath and could hardly walk before they would let him out. When he went home he complained greatly of being sick and ate no supper. Monday he was still complaining but would not tell who the boys were, only that the Dugan boy hurt his leg. Tuesday he became unconscious and never rallied. The physician, who attended him, claims that his death was due to the wounds he received in the scuffle, and the poisoned condition of the water. His back and limbs show evidence of being severely bruised and it would appear that he was roughly handled by the little rascals with whom he was playing. He was 14 years of age and always had the reputation of being quiet, peaceable, good natured boy among his companions, hence it is hard to realize why he was attacked. The funeral services were conducted by Father Steber at the Catholic church Wednesday morning, and the remains interred in the Shawnee Mission cemetery. The family have the sympathy of the entire community in their hour of sore affliction. Coroner Tricket drove to the dead boys home intending to investigate the matter but he decided that an inquest was not necessary as the lad had died under a physician's care. He is taking steps to discover the identity of all the boys concerned and a warrant is already out for one of them. The coroner proposes to probe the matter to the bottom and see that the offenders all suffer. (6/24/1902) The coroner's investigation of the death of young Albert Pecore, at Shawnee, revealed that he died from inflammatory rheumatism and …. injuries inflicted by his playmates as was reported. (6/24/1902) In Memoriam. In the providence of God Mark Grusel has been removed from us. While bathing in the Canadian river a few days since he was caught in a swift strong eddy, which carried him under, and in the sight and presence of several companions who were unable to render him aid, he was drowned. Within a few days he would have been fourteen years of age, and was well grown and remarkably bright for one of his years. Mark was a capable, generous youth and the pride of his fond parents. Although an only child, unselfishness and generosity predominated his character and he was never so happy as when sharing his pleasures and possessions with others. He had chosen the part of wisdom and although so young had already taken God into his life. Several years ago he united himself with the church and it seemed the right and natural thing for him to be a Christian. He was frank and manly in all relations in life, and promised to develop into an intelligent, useful and good man. Nature had bestowed upon him some of her best gifts, his mind was clear and comprehensive, and in his scope of reading he had garnered a wonderful amount of general and useful information. He was bright and quick-witted, but his kind heart kept his companions from any sting or wound which wit often inflicts. Among his many gifts was his talent for music. It was a pleasure to listen to his soft touch on the piano, and it seemed a pleasure to him to respond quickly when called upon for music. Not long ago he remarked to a friend that the chief object of his parents was to make a good boy of him, and those who knew Mark know that the labor of the devoted father and mother was not in vain. He was the only remaining child of five, their oldest son having met a similar fate by drowning just nine years ago. They, with the fond grandmother, have the sympathy of the entire community, and their Christ-like way of bearing this awful blow is a blessing and benediction to their friends. May God in his mercy and abundantly comfort them as only he can comfort, is the devout wish and prayer of the writer of these lines. A. FRIEND. (6/25/1902) CHARLES HRABE'S FUNERAL. Took Place With Imposing Ceremonies Yesterday Afternoon. The funeral of Charles Hrabe took place yesterday afternoon from Hrabe's hall on Reno. The services were under the auspices of the Woodmen of the World. The hall was handsomely decorated and the casket was covered with a profusion of beautiful flowers, the expressions of sympathy and love from many friends. The funeral address was delivered by Rev. L.A. Hunter. The hall was crowded and many who could not get in stood on the outside. Preceding the address a quartette composed of Prof. Louis Meirer, Roy Young, Oscar Avey and Albert Herskowitz with stringed instruments played "Nearer My God to Thee," a dirge composed by Prof. Meier. The funeral march was played by the U.C.T. band of which the deceased was a member. The remains were interred in Fairlawn cemetery. The Woodmen lodge marched in a body in front of the hearse through the streets. The funeral procession was one of the largest ever seen in the city. Charley Hrabe was greatly esteemed by a large circle of friends in this city. He was a fine young man with bright prospects in life. His friends are deeply grieved and sincerely mourn his death. (6/26/1902) Necrological. Mrs. Mary Laberge, wife ________ Laberg, aged 31 years, died ___________ umption yesterday morning. (6/26/1902) Death of an Infant. Andrew Theo Quedens, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. C.T. Quedens, died Monday aged three years, and ten days. The funeral was held yesterday. (6/27/1902) Murderer Dies in Jail. Ardmore, I.T., June 26.—Lyman McHardy, alleged murder of Hugh Meyers, city marshal of Davis, awaiting trial died in the federal jail yesterday. (6/29/1902) A SUDDEN DEATH. A Well known Salesman Was Stricken Down. Mr. Adolph Kern, head salesman of the Mitscher-Mitchell dry goods company, died yesterday about 12 o'clock at his home, 402 W. Noble street, of acute cholera morbus. He had left the store the previous evening not feeling very well but it was not anticipated that he would be very sick and his sudden death was a shock to his family and friends. In fact he had been dead about half an hour before his family became aware of the fact. Mr. Kern came to Oklahoma from Canada. He leaves a wife and family. Two of his daughters and a son are employed at the Mitscher-Mitchell store. Mr. Mitchell, when seen by an Oklahoman reporter yesterday afternoon, was much affected by the sudden passing of Mr. Kern whom he greatly esteemed as an excellent man and designated as one of the best all round drygoods men he had ever known. "He could always be depended upon.', said Mr. Mitchell, "and relieved me of much responsibility. He was also popular with our customers and seemed to make friends of everyone he met. I had not the least idea he was fatally ill." Dr. Kern was a respected member of the Catholic Knights of America. The funeral will be held at the Catholic church this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by Father Lanslot. (7/3/1902) Mr. L.Root Dead. Mr. L. Root, father of Mrs. Cortez Brown, died yesterday at 3:30 after an illness of only a couple of days. He was nearly eighty years old. The body will be taken to Washington, Kan., for burial. (7/4/1902) Infant Died. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Given died yesterday of cholera morbes. (7/5/1902) NOTED SCOUT DEAD Guthrie, O.T., July 4.—Rafeal Romero, a native of Mexico, who served as a scout in the Indian wars under Generals Miles, Custer, Lawton and Phil Sheridan, died yesterday in his Indian camp near El Reno. He was a member of the Second Colorado cavalry in the civil war. He was with Miles and Lawton on their long journey after Geronimo, the Apache chief. (7/9/1902) DEATH OF DR. M'CANDLESS. Perry Physician Dies of Heart Failure at Howe, I.T. Dr. Robert E. McCandless of Perry died of heart failure at Howe, I.T. Dr. McCandless ….. his family to Missouri just prior to the Fourth for a few day's visit. Enroute home yesterday he was compelled to lay over at Howe, I.T., several hours in order to make connection with the west bound Choctaw passenger train. While in Missouri he got an unusually large number of chigres on him and in order to relieve himself of the agony they inflicted he decided to treat himself to a carbolic solution bath. He secured the services of a Negro porter at the hotel where he was stopping to rub the solution upon him. While the porter was engaged in this work, Dr. McCandless suddenly and without a moment's notice, dropped dead. His remains passed through the city yesterday enroute to his home at Perry. (7/11/1902) Mrs. Short Dead. Mrs. Dr. Short, who was removed to the hospital by order of Judge Burwell a few days ago, died last night of consumption at the residence of J.W. Blackwell on West California, where she was being cared for. Her petition for divorce and the answer of her husband are pending in the district court. (7/12/1902) Received Sad News. Mr. Eugene Stiff, shoe salesman with the Mitschell Dry Goods company, yesterday received a telegram announcing the death of his sister at Bowling Green, Ky., and departed for that city last evening. (7/13/1902) Died From Blow on the Head. Vinita, I.T., July 12.—News has reached here of a serious light at Cookson, I.T. Sam Anderson, it is said, attacked Marion Bailew with a large knife, when Bailew struck Anderson on the head with a six-shooter. Anderson mounted his horse and rode away, but upon reaching his home it was found that he was fatally wounded and death soon followed. (7/13/1902) LARGEST MAN IN THE WORLD. Lewis Wilkins, the Enid O.T., Giant, Died in Chicago. Enid, O.T., July 12.—Lewis Wilkins, the largest man in the world, whose home was in this city, died at Chicago yesterday, when he had gone for medical treatment. Wilkins was 29 years old, 8 feet and 2 inches tall, weighed ?65 pounds, wore a 9 ½ hat, a 24 shoe and a 14 glove. He measured 58 inches around the chest and 52 inches around the waist. He had been on continuous exhibition since 1888 and had made several trips around the world. His death was caused from a swelling in his head, which began six months ago while on exhibition in Europe. He came to the home of his parents here for rest, thinking that he would recover. His head, however, continued to swell until both eyes were closed. He was taken to Chicago specialists, but succumbed under an operation. The parents of the giant are of medium size. It is the belief of scientists that his abnormal growth was a disease and his death a consequence. (7/13/1902) Cherokee Indian Dead. Vinita, I.T., July 12.—Chief Buffington received information today that Andrew Hyder, a prominent full blood member of the Cherokee council died at his home in Delaware district yesterday. Hyder was a Baptist minister and had great influence among the full blood Cherokees, of whom he was a great leader. Chief Buffington issued a proclamation ordering that a member of the legislature be elected in Delaware district on August 7, the date of the treaty election, to fill the vacancy. (7/13/1902) Prominent Farmer Dead. Shawnee, O.T., July 12.—The death of S.E. Hurt of Tecumseh was announced here yesterday and a joint meeting of the Red Men and the Eagles was held here last night to arrange for the burial today. Mr. Hurt was a farmer living three miles south of Tecumseh, who had a large acquaintance in the city and was prominent in the orders mentioned. (7/29/1902) Death of Mrs. Lindsey. Mr. J.S. Lindsay yesterday evening received a telegram from Lawton conveying the sad intelligence of the death of Mrs. Bertha Lindsay, the wife of his son, Mr. Wallie Lindsay. The deceased was the daughter of Revenue Inspector Chas. Howard of El Reno, and had many friends here who will received the news with much regret. (7/29/1902) Necrological. Ardmore, I.T., July 28.—Col. R.B. Weddle, aged 80 years, was killed in a runaway near Sulphur. Col. Weddle was active in politics in New York prior to his removal here. He was a veteran of the civil war. (7/30/1902) MEDICAL AID WAS REFUSED A Child Died in Shawnee After the Services of a Physician Were Refused by its Mother. Shawnee, O.T., July 29.—The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. William Hasbrough of this city died Sunday morning. The wife of Mr. Hasbrough is a devout believer in the Christian Science faith and would not permit the aid of a doctor for her child. The little one was only sick a few days and died from summer complaint. The child was taken away from the house a few days before its death and died at a neighbor's. The case has excited the indignation of the neighbors and severe censure has been heard against the parents of the child. (7/31/1902) Fred Hartshorn was called to Sedalia yesterday by a telegram announcing the death of his brother, John Hartshorn. (7/31/1902) SHORT CASE IS ON TRIAL INTERESTING FACTS DEVELOPED FROM THE FIRST DAY'S PROCEEDINGS. VALIDITY OF THE WILL IS BEING QUESTIONED BY THE HUSBAND OF THE DECEASED. Testimony in the Case So Far Has Proven to Be Somewhat Sensational. Mrs. J.W. Blackwell, 613 West California avenues, testified she was present when the will was duly signed by Wilhelmina Short, deceased, that Claude Weaver, A.G. Ritz, Mrs. Reese, Nellie Babcock, were present and signed the document at Mrs. Short's request. Witness was not present when will was executed, but just at the time it was signed by Mrs. Short. Was at Edwards residence. Witness was present at Short residence when Mrs. Short was taken away. It had been arranged the day before and at Mrs. Short's request. She was placed in willow couch and carried by Messrs. Nell, Blackwell, and Ritz. Witness knew Nellie Babcock who come here at the request of Dr. Short. Witness had seen the letter sent by Dr. Short requesting the Babcock woman to come—had read it several times. At the time Mrs. Short was taken from there were several present, but witness could not remember them. Mrs. Masher was named and Mrs. Holt, also Mrs. Babcock. Witness said anything Mrs. Short wanted was taken from the house. Witness did not believe Mrs. Short had consumption. Mrs. Reese and Mrs. Babcock were present when Mrs. Short signed the divorce petition. Mrs. Sanner was present when Mrs. Short signed the will. Witness was handed a check signed by Mrs. Short and could not swear to the signature. Witness carried a note from Mrs. Short to Mrs. Sanner the day the latter was ordered from the house. A note was handed the witness but she could not positively identify it. Witness said herself and Mrs. Babcock requested _____ to tell when Mrs. Short had been taken. Witness testified that she had signed with Mrs. Babcock an article appearing in the Times-Journal. It had been prepared by Attorney Kleinschmidt. The ladies signed it in his office. Mrs. Short was at witness' home al ent ____ home when Dr. Short and his attorneys came to take her deposition. Said Mrs. Short did not feel strong enough to endure the cross qucationing. Six of Mrs. Short's former acquaintances, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Harp, Mrs. Dr. Lewis, Mrs. Smith, of Rolla, Mo., a little girl and a colored woman named Clara, had been refused admittance to see Mrs. Short at witness' home. No physician had been refused admittance. Dr. Walker had seen Mrs. Short there. Witness had never see Dr. Ryan, and had not visited his office with Mrs. Sanner and Mrs. Babcock. Mrs. Short died at witness' home. Witness knew of an inscription posted on the house the evening before Mrs. Short died. It was prepared by Mr. Blackwell. Witness and Mrs. Sanner had a little misunderstanding one evening. Witness said Mrs. Short was removed from the Edwards home to the Blackwell home because Mrs. Short had requested it, saying "there are so many windows here. I am afraid he will shoot me through one of them." Mrs. Short never mentioned poisoning but once, and the matter was not discussed. Dr. Short had told witness he had sent for Mrs. Sanner to come to their house before the trouble. Mrs. Sanner one day came and told witness Dr. Short had ordered her from his house. Mrs. Short had asked witness to help her mother in getting lawyers and arranging for the divorce proceedings of Mrs. Short. Mrs. Short had been anxious to leave her home. Mrs. Short was rational when removed and seemed happy when removed and had a smile for everyone and seemed pleased with the change. Mrs. Babcock received a very insulting letter which is in the hands of the United States postal authorities. Because of this letter an inscription was placed on the Blackwell home to show the writer was not afraid of their tar and feathers. Mrs. Short had told witness she was afraid of food, water and medicine furnished by Dr. Short. The night before removal Dr. Short brought in some medicine, when the nurse was out, and asked her to take it. She said she would not take it. "I will force you to take it." She said "if you try to do so I will cry out for help," which she did and the neighbors heard. Dr. Short immediately blew out the light. Mrs. Short had said to the witness, speaking of Dr. Short, "Never until he is wiped from the face of the earth will he stop his hellishness. I believe I am a victim of arsenical poisoning, given me by Dr. Short. My only hope is to get to a physician who can help me. If they would hang him I could go with my mother tonight." Witness said Mrs. Short had urged her to get up a crowd and hang Dr. Short, but later said she could not ask Mr. and Mrs. Blackwell to do more than they had already done for her. Witness had talked to Mrs. Short about the window near her not being up and the sick woman had said: "I will not have that window up. I do not want to see his face as he passes by.' Witness said she believed Mrs. Short's mind was perfectly clear and never wandered for a moment while in witness' house; that Mrs. Short was not governed by instructions from others but herself directed affairs. The witness, in answer to further questions, said: "When Mrs. Short was brought back to my home from the hospital I asked if she had kind treatment there. She replied, No, no attention whatever.' I asked if she saw the judge, and she said she did. I asked if he was kind. She replied, 'Kind enough. He is a very unjust judge.' She said she had lain in a dress that was soiled and wet for a day and a half. When she left our house there was not the sign of a bed sore on her body. When she came back she had a bed sore on one hip almost as large as my hand. She said her husband was at the hospital four or five times and brought her some flowers with a note. I asked her why she took the note. She said: "I thought there might be a threat init or something that might help you in your labors for me. She said she did not see Dr. Short, but positively refused to see him. She had been very anxious to see us and asked why we had not come to see her. I said we were not allowed to come. She asked all of us several time, 'Oh, why did you not come?' We were given the impression when she went there she was to see neither her husband nor us. She died at our house and her mind was perfectly clear and she was conscious to the end. She asked several times to have her face turned so that her mother could not see her suffer. The last time we turned her she looked at her mother longingly and still sadly and said, 'tarn me so mamma cannot see me suffer.' We did so and she died as we turned her. Asked by an attorney as to the attitude of Mrs. Short toward Mrs. Sanner, her mother, the witness replied: "Her mother never came in and sat by the bed but what Mrs. Short held her hand all the time and stroked it and patted it lovingly. When Mrs. Sanner would start to go away Mrs. Short would take her hand in one of her own and pat her shoulder and check with the other. If ever a child loved her. When asked concerning Mrs. Short's insurance policy witness said that while at the Edwards house, Mrs. Short said in January last, she had bee so far as she knew, in perfect health and Dr. Short had her life insured for $2,500 but had since told her (Mrs. Short) that he had cancelled the policy and she asked witness to try and ascertain if it was a fact. Witness had investigated and told Mrs. Short that the policy was still running and paid up to July 25. That, after ___ring from the company, Mrs. Short had requested her to write the company and see if she could have the policy transferred. She said the beneficiary was Dr. Short. She wanted it changed in favor of Mrs. Bancock. At that time she thought Mrs. Babcock would take her to her home in Indiana and keep her until she got well or died. The understanding was that Mrs. Babcock was to pay all her expenses. This was after finding out that she had no money in the bank. Mrs. Blackwell was here question relative to the money Mrs. Short had had in the bank and stated that before Mrs. Short was taken to the Edwards house she sent a note to her, or an order on the State National bank for $411, and asked witness to draw this money for her and place it in another bank in her name and fix it so no one could draw it except to Mrs. Short's order. This order was shown Mrs. Blackwell and identified by her in court. She said the draft was returned to her by young Mr. Cook with the information that there was only $8.56 on deposit to Mrs. Short's credit. Mrs. Short told her the $411 came to her from an uncle in Germany. Mrs. Short was surprised to learn the money was not in the bank and said she had never given but one blank check to Dr. Short. Witness said she and Mrs. Sanner had a misunderstanding one evening. When Dr. Short had told her he had sent for Mrs. Sanner to come in his home he had told witness Mrs. Sanner was refined and in every way a perfect lady. While at the witness' home no one was admitted to see her except those she desired to see and she was very particular never to see any of Dr. Short's friends. Witness had never influenced Mrs. Short in making her will. Mrs. Short had refused to see Mrs. Dr. Lewis when informed she was the sister of Attorney Lewis, who was Dr. Short's lawyer at that time. Witness said she still has in her possession all the personal property taken from the Short residence, also Mrs. Short's wedding ring, which the latter had taken off her finger when removed to the Edwards house. Mrs. Blackwell said she had received no compensation for taking care of Mrs. Short excepting that Mrs. Short had insisted upon her taking $2 for ice. She also averred she had no interest in the will and had entered into no contract with Mrs. Sanner. A.G. Ritz, aged 54, next took the stand and testified in witnessing the last will of Mrs. Short and identified his signature to the same. He had been sent for by Mrs. Short. Witness assisted in removal of Mrs. Short from her home. At the time of signing the will Mrs. Short was hoisted up in bed with pillows and the document was given her by Attorney Claude Weaver. She made no comment after signing the will, responding only to questions of the attorney relative to the instrument. Witness admitted being out driving with a young lady of the neighborhood and bringing up the Short case, but finding the lady was a friend of Dr. Short, he discontinued the subject. He had assisted in carrying a sewing machine from the Short residence. Witness said he had no personal interest in the case or will, and was not related to any persons connected with the case. Mrs. Blackwell was recalled to the stand by Attorney Keaton, who produced the placard placed on the Blackwell house. It read: "Notice: As a member of the Home Protector it becomes my duty to inform the 50 THINGS that belong to the Humane Society, that when your tar is ready, com along and don’t forget your shooting irons, for you will want to see the fun. I am not afraid to sign my name. (Signed) "J.W. BLACKWELL." Witness said she did not see her husband place the sign, but knew he did it. It was put up in answer to an anonymous communication. Concerning the property taken from the Short residence witness said Mrs. Short inspected everything taken from the house and said all belonged to her excepting a lap robe. Mrs. Short had also said to witness Dr. Short had not given her $10 worth of goods of any kind since they were married. Mrs. Nellie Babcock being out of the city Attorney Kleinschmidt developed from the witness that Mrs. Nellie Babcock is now at Rochester, Ind. Attorney Claude Weaver, who was subpoenaed in the case, refused to come unless his fee was paid in advance. He was brought into court and placed on the stand. Mr. Weaver identified the will as written and subscribed to by himself and testified she was of sound mind and not acting under duress at the time. "She was," continued Mr. Weaver, "one of the smartest women I ever met." Witness had bee paid a fee of $100. Mr. Weaver before leaving the stand stated the he had returned to the sheriff the $1 witness fee he had demanded. Mrs. L. Parker Reese, one of the signers of the will, was reported ill and unable to appear in court, but it was arranged to produce her in court this morning. The first witness introduced in Dr. Short's behalf was F.S. Hart, of 712 West Grand avenue. He had first met Dr. and Mrs. Short at his boarding house on Second street, where they remained until the latter part of October last. They seemed as affectionate as husband and wife ever are and witness never heard any hard words pass between them. Mrs. Short was then in good health from all appearances. He saw them in the dining room three times a day during seven months except two weeks, when Mr. Holt was at Lawton. Lived near the Shorts afterward and saw them frequently. Mrs. Eva E. Holt was next called to the stand. She is the wife of F.S. Holt. Frequently conversed with Mrs. Short. Once when Dr. Short was away Mrs. Short had spoken of how lonely she was during his absence and said she would be glad when he returned and _____ of receiving letters from him. Mrs. Short frequently called on witness at the latter's present home. When the Shorts moved to West California witness frequently called on Mrs. Short and always their relation seemed to be pleasant. They had a nice home and were comfortably fixed. After Mrs. Short became ill witness visited her and never saw anything indicating unpleasant relations. Frequently saw Dr. Short carry his wife out to the carriage and back. Witness went over to the Short residence when she saw the household effects being taken out. Witness asked to see Mrs. Short, and Mrs. Blackwell said she could not be seen for a few days. Mrs. Babcock said Dr. Short was one of the meanest men on earth and she had come here to see him placed behind the bars. Miss Abbie Holt went to see Mrs. Short the Sunday after she was removed but was denied admittance by the nurse, Mrs. Reese, who said Mrs. Short did not desire to receive visitors. Miss Holt was accompanied by another young lady at the time. Witness had known Dr. and Mrs. Short well and never saw any indication of unpleasant relations between them. George Hess, real estate agent, had known Dr. Short over a year, met Mrs. Short in November. Dr. and Mrs. Short boarded with him from that time until the following February. Their relations seemed as pleasant as possible and they appeared to think a great deal of each other. Mrs. Short was his wife's physician. Never heard any harsh words between Dr. and Mrs. Short. Mr. Geo. Hess testified to practically the same facts as stated by her husband. Later when she visited Mrs. Short, after the latter became ill, Dr. Short was present and seemed very affectionate and kind to his wife. Mrs. Kittie Clark of 323 West California, knew Dr. Short, but not his _______ lived near the Shorts. Furnished milk for them two weeks, fresh Jersey milk and refused compensation. At the time when Mrs. Short was removed, Mesdames Blackwell and Babcock came to her and requested her not to tell where Mrs. Short had been taken. Miss Cora Calhoun of 223 West California knew Dr. and Mrs. Short. Said she had driven with Mr. Ritz the day preceding Dr. Short's arrest. He had asked what she thought of Dr. Short. She answered she thought him a perfect gentleman. Witness had frequently seen Dr. Short carry his wife out to the hammock. Mrs. Dr. Phelan had known Mrs. Short from the time she came to Oklahoma City and also Dr. Short. Visited Mrs. Short at home every Sunday evening. They were good friends. Dr. and Mrs. Phelan had boarded at Holt's at the time Dr. and Mrs. Short were there. Dr. Short was always kind and attentive and Mrs. Short seemed greatly to appreciate it. The last time Mrs. Phelan called on Mrs. Short when the latter was ill. Mrs. Short was looking wild and looked afraid. The Babcock woman was present and seemed attentive, but appeared to be laughing to her self. Dr. Short brought in a glass of water and Mrs. Short declined to drink it then. When he stepped out the Babcock woman took the glass and emptied it and returned with another glass of water. The Babcock woman and Mrs. Sanner said she could drink that –it was all right. They exchanged meaning glances and laughed and the effect of the action seemed to alarm Mrs. Short. The next time Mrs. Phelan called with Mrs. Lewis they were denied admittance by the Babcock woman. She said the doctor did not want her to see any one, but later admitted no doctors were attending upon her. Mrs. Phelan said she had never hear Mrs. Short speak disparagingly of Dr. Short. Mrs. Short had told Mrs. Phelan frequently "You are the most welcome visitor I have and I am always glad to see you." Upon the last visit of Mrs. Phelan the nurse had pretended to go in and consult Mrs. Short, but Mrs. Phelan heard no conversation and the nurse returned very shortly and said Mrs. Short could not be seen. Did not believe the nurse had seen Mrs. Short in the interval. Mrs. Ethel Stringer, of 103 Pottawatomie street, had lived near Dr. and Mrs. Short on California, the nearest neighbor to them. Saw Mrs. Short removed from the Edwards house to the Blackwell residence. On this occasion the nurse, Mrs. Reese was carrying a grip and a revolver. On one occasion the Mrs. Blackwell requested witnesses not to tell Dr. Short where his wife had been taken. Later in the day Mrs. Blackwell said she was ready for Dr. Short and had a gun in her house. Witness on one occasion heard Mrs. Blackwell and Mrs. Babcock quarrelling. Thought Mrs. Babcock was crying. It appeared Mrs. Blackwell was accusing the other woman of doing something which had offended her. They seemed to want Mrs. Blackwell to forgive them. Saw the threatening notice tacked up on the Blackwell house. It was put up on the same night that Mrs. Short died. Witness said after Mrs. Short had been taken to the hospital, Mrs. Blackwell got out at the front and talked loudly and angrily saying she would like to see Dr. Short hang to a telegraph pole. Witness saw Mr. Blackwell put up the threatening notice shortly after supper. Court adjourned to 9 o'clock this morning. (8/1/1902) Necrological. Mrs. Mary J. Clegern, the wife of Mr. Wm. Clegern, died at 5 o'clock Thursday afternoon at her home in Orchard Park after a day's illness, her death resulting from an effusion of blood in the brain. She was seventy two years old at the time of her passing and was one of the pioneers of Oklahoma, having with her husband settled on the claim which is now known as Orchard Park addition to this city. Mrs. Clegern was beloved by all who knew her and was possessed by a noble and benevolent character. The obsequies will occur at 5 o'clock this evening at the Clegern home, corner of Main street and Western avenue. (8/1/1902) In Memoriam. The many friends of Lucy Noonan were saddened to know of her recent illness and shocked to hear of her death, which occurred at St. Anthony's hospital July 27, 1902. The deceased was born at Rochester, Minn., in September, 1866. She lived there until the opening of this country, when she and the rest of her family prepared to come here. They arrived in September, 1889, and this has been her home ever since. With her lovable nature she not only made friends but was able to hold the friendship with a firm grasp until death claimed her, and now we shall ever cherish and hold sacred the memory of one of the noblest women that ever came to Oklahoma. She was a devoted Catholic and at the time of her death was surrounded by those of her faith. The funeral was held at St. Joseph's church last Monday morning and then the remains were laid to rest by the side of those of her father at Fairlawn cemetery. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the dear mother, brothers and sisters here and the good sister of the Order of the Franciscans, who resides at Winona, Monn. Miss Noonan's life was a rare and beautiful example of womanly devotion and Christian fortitude, a combination in which unselfish love and patient sacrifice were strangely mingled, and her death will only serve to add an ungiving story to the usefulness of her splendid life. (8/5/1902) STABBED WIFE AND DAUGHTER Brooding Over his Illness an El Reno man Attempts Murder and Then Commits Suicide El Reno, O.T., Aug. 4.—A terrible tragedy occurred here at 2 o'clock yesterday morning. Joe Padawoski stabbed his wife four times in the back, the knife entering the right lung. A 12-year old daughter was stabbed twice and thewould-be murderer shot himself and cut his throat. Padawoski died at 6 o'clock tonight, but his wife and daughter are still alive. Despondency because of illness was the probable cause. (8/5/1902) AN EXPLOSION PROVED FATAL Stillwater man Died in Horrible Agony From Effects of Burning Gasoline From a Lamp Stillwater, O.T., Aug. 4.—A gasoline lamp exploded in the Stillwater candy factory Saturday night with fatal results to the owner, Charles A. Brown. The lamp was one of the new hydrocarbon lights and had been threatening trouble for several minutes. Mr. Brown and a boy named Perry were in the room at the time. Perry escaped before the explosion. Brown stayed and received the full charge of burning gasoline over his head and body. He was so badly burned that he died in horrible agony about 4 o'clock this morning. He was about 25 years old and had been married about a year. The candy factory was set on fire by the explosion but was extinguished without serious loss except to the goods. (8/5/1902) THE STORY OF MRS. SANNER MOTHER OF MRS SHORT TESTIFIES IN GERMAN THROUGH AN INTERPRETER. SEDUCTION STORY. IS PERSISTED IN BY THE MOTHER OF THE DEAD TELLS OF BAD FRIGHTS. That She Has Received From Dr. Short, Whom She Regards As a Mephisto. The second week of the Short will case began in the probate court yesterday morning with Mr. Blackwell on the stand for the Sanner side. Blackwell said he was raised in Texas and New Mexico and was for seventeen years a cowboy. Said he posted the warning notice on his house. Said he did it because an insulting letter had been sent Mrs. Babcock. He expected to defend those in his house. Witness testified that at the postoffice he received and opened the letter which was addressed to Mrs. Babcock. It was address "Mrs. Nellie Babcock, E.S. DD., the home buster." Witness denied he posted the placard for Dr. Short to see it. He wanted Mrs. Stringer and Mrs. Farley to see it. Witness said he would perhaps have used his shooting iron had they come to his home. He said the letter received by Mrs. Babcock said fifty women had a vat of tar ready for Mrs. Babcock and Mrs. Sanner. Mrs. Wilhelmina Sanner, mother of Mrs. Short, was called and her testimony given in German was interpreted by John Meyer. Dr. Short wrote her to come here. She has not the letter; her son has it. He said her daughter was in bad health. She expected it as she was looking for a great misfortune to come to her daughter. Dr. and Mrs. Short never lived together in witness' house. Witness said. "After my daughter's marriage she did not belong to us any more. Did not see her for three years." Mrs. Short received a fine education in Germany and studied dentistry in Chicago. Witness found her daughter dying when she came here. Mrs. Short said, "Mamma, I'm glad you are here; I am protected; I look astonishment; she said she was afraid of her husband. Witness had avoided speaking of Dr. Short. In latter part of January Mrs. Short said Dr. Short knocked her down and said he would kill her; she then became sick. Dr. Short and wife slept in a new cold house for a time with only a bed and two chairs, and boarded out. Mrs. Short said Dr. Short frequently went into a rage for nothing. Mrs. Short was as frightened as a kicked dog. The last nights they were afraid to sleep. Mrs. Short had said, "We dare not sleep." They could not trust Dr. Short, at every movement he was ready to shoot. Mrs. Short did not want her to come, being afraid of her life, but wanted to ask forgiveness before her death. Her daughter said she was not her own boss, having to talk, write and sing at command. She was afraid to say what she thought to others. He had forced her to marry him because he seduced her in Rolla. He threatened to lower her before the world if she refused. Dr. Short induced her daughter to go to Indianapolis, and a few days later brought her to the witness' house in Chicago almost dead, but held up by morphine. A few days after Dr. Short left her daughter became very sick daring the night while taking medicine left by Dr. Short. The court here pronounced this testimony incompetent as concerning prior to the marriage. On one occasion witness heard Mrs. Short said, "What did you put in this medicine, Short?" He said nothing, but took the medicine out in the yard and poured it out. That was why Mrs. Short took no more of his medicine. When handed the note which had previously been introduced, witness acknowledged writing it. Witness added, "My daughter wanted witness to go away, fearing for her life. Her daughter told witness she was always afraid of her husband. Somebody called one night and when the party came in, Short came in and found witness sitting on the daughter's bedside. Dr. Short said, "Why are you disturbing my wife?" Witness said she explained it was not late and she had not finished giving the medicine for the night. Dr. Short ordered her from the room, and went to the bedside using endearing terms to Mrs. Short who said "Leave me, I don't want any comedies," Witness sat trembling for a time, and finally Mrs. Short said, "Come to the bed, mamma; but we must not talk or he will shoot us." He got a nurse later. His wife was greatly excited when Dr. Short would lay on the bed and look into her eyes trying to hypnotize her. Witness asked her daughter to ask Dr. Short to for God's sake leave the room for five minutes so she could dress to leave. He refused, saying he wanted to see she did not take away what did not belong to her. Witness explained this was why she left Dr. Short's home. Mrs. Blackwell told her where she could find a room. One morning Mrs. Babcock came to her at the Ritz place, pale and trembling, saying, "I had to come; we will have to get Dr. Short arrested." The servant girl and nurse had gone. She said, "For God's sake help get Mrs. Short to the house; she says Dr. Short is poisoning her." Mrs. Blackwell agreed to assist witness in this work. This witness said it was her duty to do for her sick daughter. She would not be in court except to do her daughter's will. "I did not touch any of Short's rags. Anything belonging to him would burn my hands." Mrs. Short had said, "Thank God, mamma; I'm away from him." This was at the Edwards house. Witness said she was sick ever since coming to town. Dr. Short could not make her out crazy as he tried to make out his wife. "Consumption nor insanity are in our family." Witness denied having anything to do with the will. She had wanted to go away. It was nothing to her how much Dr. Short might defame her character. Her daughter told her, "Mamma, you have all done much for me, and I want to pay all. Short will pay none of it." In Kansas City Dr. Short undertook two criminal operations upon her daughter, who was very desirous of children. Her daughter said, "Oh, mamma, look at my poor body; see the signs of morphine using." After her daughter was brought from the hospital to the Blackwell home her mind was clear, though she had been dying for weeks. She talked much. She said to Mrs. Babcock, "Oh, Nellie, my mother's face is so troubled." In the last hour her daughter took her hand and kissed it, but said nothing but she said to Mrs. Babcock, "Nellie, don't let my mother see my face when I die." After this Mrs. Short looked at witness once more with full reason, and died. Witness then said, sarcastically, the second day after this broken husband had the body carried in the clear sunlight to his house. Witness wanted to see her child once more, but found Dr. Short in the parlor causing himself to be fanned by lady friends and he was happy. "Who were those lady friends?" asked Judge Keaton. Mrs. Sanner, "He had so many; I don't know. He took medicine to them and got pay in milk. I do not know these noble women—I do not care to know them. When questioned as to being separated from her own husband the witness became very indignant. Her husband had died in consequence of many passions. Constable Armstrong, Deputy Sheriff Dyer and C.G. Chambers also gave minor testimony. An adjournment was taken to 9 o'clock this morning. (8/7/1902) Death of Mrs. Swatek. Mrs. Anna Swatek, the wife of Mr. Frank A. Swatek, died yesterday at her home 609 West Chickasaw street, after a ten days illness of typhoid fever. Mrs. Swatek was about twenty-eight years of age. She was a most estimable woman and had many friends who will be saddened to learn of her death. The obsequies will occur at the residence at about 10 o'clock this morning. (8/8/1902) The funeral of the late Mrs. Anna Swatek occurred at 10 o'clock yesterday from the residence at ??? West Chickasaw street, and was largely attended by the friends of the deceased. (8/8/1902) Died in Colorado. The remains of Fred Howland, the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Howland, who died last Tuesday in Elkton, Colorado, have been brought here. The funeral will take place Saturday morning at 9 o'clock from the residence at 620 North Broadway. (8/10/1902) Funeral Notice. The funeral of Fred S. Holland, who was killed at __ton, Colo., last Tuesday by a cave-in in a mine, will be held at the family residence, 620 North Broadway, at 4 o'clock this afternoon. (8/12/1902) UNWARRANTED AND CRUEL ACT WAS THE ARREST OF DR. SHORT TO ACCOMPLISH THEFT OF HIS WIFE. COURT SO DECIDES DELIVERS A SCATHING REBUKE TO THOSE WHO FORME THE PLOT. SHORT ACTED PRUDENTLY Most Any Man, Says the Court, Would Have Taken a Gun and Got His Wife. Judge J.P. Allen yesterday handed down his decision in the contest of the will of Wilhelmina Short, deceased. The opinion recites: There are two questions in this case for the court to determine from the evidence adduced. First, was the deceased at the time of making the will laboring under an insane decision that Dr. Short was giving her poisonous drugs for the purpose of effecting her death? And second, was there any inference operating on her mind that would be calculated to destroy that freedom of though and action and cause thetestratrix to surrender her will for that of another? To properly solve these two questions the court has carefully considered all the facts and circumstances in this most remarkable case in order to arrive at the truth. The court then review the circumstances of the case, reciting the affectionate relations of Dr. and Mrs. Short as noted by persons who boarded with them; the affection exhibited by Mrs. Short for her husband in her last letter in January; that she contracted a severe cold resulting in consumption; that Dr. Short, over his wife's protest, sent for her mother; Mrs. Short had offended her mother and brother by refusing to give them power of attorney to collect some money in Germany coming to Mrs. Short; that soon after the coming of Mrs. Sanner the trouble began in the quiet and peaceable home of Dr. and Mrs. Short, she importuning her daughter to make a will and alleged many complaints against Dr. Short's treatment of her daughter. Whether the complaints were honestly entertained by her or merely to accomplish a certain purpose, while not necessary to discuss, yet in either event they were calculated to affect the mind and affections of one in the feeble condition of Mrs. Short. From the evidence the alleged complaints against Dr. Short were without any foundation, excuse or justification. The court then points out the tender regard Dr. Short at all times manifested for his wife and developed __ the testimony, yet not withstanding all this Mrs. Sanner swore out a warrant and had Dr. Short arrested and taken away from the bosom of his dying wife and incarcerated in the county jail for twenty-four hours. He tendered bondsmen, who were worth from $5,000 to $6,00 without avail. Her friends designed him to be held until a certain evil was accomplished—the removal of his wife to another house which plan was fully carried out, removing also a portion of the household effects and some of Dr. Short's medical instruments. So groundless was the criminal complaint, continues the court, so unwarranted was the act and so cruel in its effect that Mrs. Sanner never appeared before the justice to substantiate the charge though she lived but three blocks away, and the county attorney dismissed the case. When Dr. Short returned to his home and found his wife had been taken away he acted exceedingly prudent, for ninety-five per cent of the human family would have resorted to violence and bloodshed and would have rescued the object of his affection from the possession of those in charge of her even at the risk of his own life. Mrs. Short embraced an insane delusion, while surrounded by her mother and others, that Dr. Short was poisoning her. She formed the idea without reasonable excuse or foundation, for six eminent physicians stated that no poison existed, this being an erroneous idea formed in the mind without reason. She also conceived a delusion that Dr. Short would shoot her. In that frame of mind, inquires the court, could she do justice toward that one that should be the object of her bounty above all others? The court recites how Dr. Short was prevented from seeing or communicating with his wife. He also refers to certain exceedingly offensive letters written by Mrs. Sanner to her daughter (the letters were introduced in evidence but were not published); that the mother had almost disowned her after marriage, and asked, in consideration of so little affection existing between mother and daughter, by whom and what means this change of mind was wrought? That it appears to the court from all the facts and circumstances in the case, "that the deceased was improperly influenced in the execution of the will; that the execution of the will was overcome and the will is that of another, and is void." The court therefore decides that the paper is not the will of Wilhelmina Short and should not be probated and that the pronents of the will be taxed with the costs of the case. The result of this remarkable case is of more than local importance and will be so regarded especially by the medical world, as physicians, at any time are liable to be entangled in a similar manner and their very profession will be their menace. The decision from the evidence appears to be a very just one and entirely exonerates Dr. Short from the calumnies heaped upon him by designing women. It also points out the fact that none is safe from the malicious machinations of conspirators and persons who harbor evil purposes. While Dr. Short is gratified at being exonerated there is no power on earth to restore what has been lost to him or assuage the grief and regret he experiences in the knowledge that his wife died with her affection alienated from him. (8/13/1902) CORPSE TELLS OF A MURDER MUTILATED CORPSE FOUND IN THE VICINITY OF ADA SUNDAY. THROAT WAS CUT BODY WAS EVIDENTLY DRAGGED FOR SOME DISTANCE TO HIDE IT. OFFICERS HAVE CLUE Ada, I.T., Aug. 12.—The dead body of Steven Palier was found two miles east of the city Sunday and from wounds there is little doubt that a foul murder has been committed. His throat was cut from ear to ear both jugular veins having been severed, and signs of his body having been dragged from the road 100 yards away, where it was found lying behind a large log, another placed on it; almost completely concealing it. There is a clue, the officers claim, but they are awaiting developments before making an arrest. Puiler was a prominent young Indian, a full-blood Chickasaw, and was to have been married yesterday afternoon. (8/16/1902) The six months old infant son of Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Shinahault, of east First street, died yesterday. (8/21/1902) Died. Mrs. M.E. Williams, wife of S.R. Williams, died yesterday at 5 o'clock p.m. The funeral will take place at the residence, 201 East Tenth St. today at 3 o'clock p.m. (8/21/1902) Died. At 8:30 last night at 605 West Main St., Fanny Belinda Seeburger, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Seeburger. Age 10 years and 7 months. Funeral notice Friday morning. (8/21/1902) Fanny C. Seeburger, aged ten years and the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Seeburger, died on Tuesday evening at 8:30 at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Otis, 605 Main street, of acute cholera morbus. The little girl was here in company with her mother on a visit, their home being in Iowa. Mr. Seeburger will arrive from Iowa tonight and the funeral will occur tomorrow. (8/22/1902) Funeral Notice. The funeral services for Fannie Belinda Seaburger, who died Tuesday night, will be held at 3 p.m. this afternoon at the residence of her grandfather W.A. Otis, at 605 West Main. (8/22/1902) The funeral of Mrs. M.E. Wiliams, who died at her home of consumption Wednesday, occurred yesterday conducted by Rev. W.M. Anderson, at 210 East Tenth street. (8/23/1902) Obituary. Little Freddie Braum died at his home on Reno avenue August 19, 1902, of spasms. He was born in Chicago. His age was 2 years and 6 months. (8/23/1902) DRANK CARBOLIC ACID. German Farmer Was Unable to Read the Label on the Bottle. Guthrie, O.T., Aug. 22.—The announcement reached the city last evening of the sudden and violent death eight miles east of Guthrie, of Anton Biderman, a German of middle age. The accident which caused his death occurred at ah early hour yesterday morning. He thought he was taking a drink of whisky but instead drank carbolic acid. Biderman was unable to read the English label on the bottle and did not know what he was drinking. He died within an hour after drinking the poison, and is said to have suffered great agony. Biderman was well thought of in his community and known to be a good citizen. He was a native of Germany. It was stated last evening that an inquest will be held. (8/23/1902) C.S. Graves has returned home from Canada, whither he was summoned on account of his brother's death. (8/24/1902) Memorial. The funeral of little Fannie Seeburger was held at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Otis, at 605 West Main street, on Friday afternoon, August 22, at 3 o'clcock. The services were conducted by Rev. Thos. H. Harper, of the Pilgrim Congregational church, and was very impressive and affecting. The interment was made in Fairlawn cemetery. The life of this bright little girl was remarkably pure and holy. Her brief life was mostly spent in her former home at Des Moines, Iowa, amid her books and flowers and happy family associations. Her first visit to this city dates back to the holiday season, when she, with her mother, came to visit her grandparents. Only about four weeks ago they again returned to this city for a vacation. Shortly after their arrival, little Fannie was taken ill, and all that human power could do was done, but every remedy failed, and the tears and prayers of her devoted friends could not shield her from her impending fate, and her life gradually faded out at 3 o'clock on Tuesday evening, August 19, as the somber shadows gathered. "The star is not extinguished when it sets upon the dull horizon here below; it but goes to shine in other skies, then reappear in ours, as fresh as when it firt arose." Fannie was ever a kind and dutiful affectionate child, modest and unassuming, yet winful withul in her ways. The cold and pitiless clods that press down upon the tender blossom beneath which beat a gentle, loving heart, cannot chill the affections of her numerous friends nor lessen the hope that they shall again meet her in another world beyond. To that dear devoted mother who clung to her patient sufferer, and with fondest devotion whispered words of cheer and comfort, we now extend our sympathy, and while we mingle tears with hers on this solemn occasion we cannot restore to life her much loved jewel, for whom she so sadly mourns. Yet, one assurance that we, too, loved her may in a manner assuage the bitterness of her grief and dull the poignancy of her heart's anguish. To the father who came so many weary miles only to view the lifeless remains of his only child, and to the relatives and friends who did all within their power to stay the hand of death, and when at last the silver cord was loosed and the golden bowl broken, so freely mingled their tears and sobs around one common altar and upon the bier of a cherished one who fell amid life's struggles, we can only mutely point to the great Father of all mankind, who permits not even a sparrow to fall unheeded by the wayside, as the fountain of all life and peace and joy, and may the radiant star of home illumine the sadness that dwells on every heart, and cast its effulgent rays athwart the shadows of the tomb, for this life is as 'twere but a bud; the blossom and the fruit must be sought for in the Great Beyond. We can only point to hope's bright star, whose refulgent rays penetrate far beyond the confines of this terrestrial sphere into the beautiful "Beulah land," where the stilly shades of death cannot enter and may the dear ones here learn to look upon this newly made grave as but the footprints of an angel, and to think of her as one of God's angels, around the giant white throne on high. A FRIEND. (8/28/1902) Stepped Off the Train. Guthrie, O.T., Aug. 27.—J.M. Barber, a prominent merchant of Lone Wolf, was almost instantly killed by stepping from a mixed train at Lone Wolf after being informed by the engineer that they would not stop there. (8/28/1902) F.S. Elder, of 802 West California street, died yesterday morning at 5 o'clock from tuburculosis. The funeral will be held at 4 o'clock this afternoon from the residence. The deceased recently returned from a trip to New Mexico where he went in search of health. He was a well known capitalist, and built a great many houses in this city during the past three years. (9/5/1902) A Minister Gored to Death. Guthrie, O.T., Sept. 4.—Near Wallhall, Rev. S. Brown was gored to death by a bull while attempting to drive some cattle from one pasture to another on his farm. (9/9/1902) The friends of Judge Irwin in this city will be pained and grieved to learn of the death of the judge's eldest son, who died at El Reno Sunday. The son was a man grown and died of fever. The remains were taken to Elgin, Ill., the former home of the family, for interment. (9/9/1902) The funeral of Mrs. W.L. Alexander occurred yesterday afternoon from the M.E. church south. Rev. J.W. Gross, of Ardmore, conducted the ceremony. The large church was well filled with sorrowing friends who came to pay their last respects to a lady whom all admired for her many womanly qualities. A large number of floral tributes were on the casket. (9/9/1902) At Council, O.T., Sept. 2, occurred the death of Mrs. Sarah Garrett, one of the most estimable and respected citizens of that neighborhood. Mrs. Garrett was the wife of Andrew Garrett, and in addition to the sorrowing husband, six children are left to mourn her loss. After an appropriate funeral ceremony conducted by Mrs. Matt Shock the remains were laid to rest in Pleasant Valley cemetery. (9/14/1902) Died. Mr. W.J. Meigs died tonight at his home, 214 Noble street at 7 o'clock. Mr. Meigs came here about a year ago from Higginsville, Mo. He was a painter and decorator and was a member of the Painters Union in this city. He was also a member of the A.O.D.W. Mr. Meigs leaves a wife and four children to mourn his sudden death, which occurred from heart disease after about a week's illness. The funeral will take place at ? o'clock this afternoon from his late residence. Members of the A.O.D.W. and the Painters Union are cordially invited to attend. (9/19/1902) A PECULIAR ACCIDENT. Young Man Was Stabbed in the Eye by a Pitchfork and Died. Ada, I.T., Sept. 18.—A very sad and distressing accident is just reported from Five Mile prairie, about twelve miles east from this place. A young man named Nixon with another party were hauling hay. Nixon was on the wagon loading it. In pitching the hay upon the wagon the tines of the fork became detached from the handle, one prong sticking Nixon in the eye, and as supposed, pierced his brain. The young man fell over unconscious, lingered a few hours and died. (10/7/1902) DRAGGED TO DEATH A Prominent Physician of Mangum Met a Violent Death. Guthrie, O.T., Oct. 6.—One of the most prominent physicians and cattlemen of southwestern Oklahoma, Dr. W.H. H. Dunn, of Mangum, was dragged to death today by being thrown from his carriage, the lines catching around his feet. He was an Ohioan by birth and was prominent in Lincoln, Neb., and Marysville, Mo., where the remains were taken for interment. (11/16/1902) Jerry Rouse, father of Dr. Rouse of this city died Friday night of stomach and lung trouble. He came here from Contralia, Mo., a couple of years ago. His remains were taken back yesterday to that place to be interred there. (11/22/1902) PLAN TO KILL OFFICERS. Death of Two Oklahoma Outlaws Prevented Possible Tragedy. Guthrie, O.T., Nov. 21.—It was …. here today by the federal authorities that Bert Casey, the outlaw recently killed while resisting arrest at Cleo Springs, had accepted an offer of $1,000 to murder both Sheriff Jim Thompson of Caddo county, and Sheriff elect Neil Morrison, of Kiowa county, Casey and a partner, Jim Sims, were killed on the morning preceding the planned robbery of the Cleo State bank, and the murder of the two sheriffs were the next thing on their programme. Both Thompson and Morrison have been very active against the outlaw gang, and they have frequently received notice that they would be killed. (11/22/1902) ACCUSED OF KILLING A BOY. Jno. Grindstone Had Been Seen Quarreling With Murdered Youth. Vinita, I.T., Nov. 21.—Deputy Marshal Ike Gilstrap today brought in John Grindstone, charged with the murder of a boy by the name of Jackson. Deputy Marshal Gilstrap found that Grindstone and the Jackson boy started out from Seneca, Mo., a few nights ago and came by several farm houses where Grindstone called and told the farmers he had left Seneca with the boy in his wagon, and when he examined the boy he found him dead, and he had many ugly wounds. Some of the witnesses who came in with the officers say that Grindstone and Jackson were quarreling along the road, and Grindstone had blood on his clothes, when arrested. Charles Williams, an Indian, has been arrested on a charge of complicity in the murder. (11/23/1902) DEATH OF A PIONEER. J.S. Lindsey of This City Died Yesterday Afternoon. Many of the ______ residents of Oklahoma City will learn with regret of the passing of one of the early pioneers and a most estimable citizen in the person of Mr. J.S. Lindsey, who peacefully passed to his reward at 12:356 o'clock yesterday afternoon at 19 ½ Grand avenue in Oklahoma City. The deceased has been failing in health for the past year and the primary cause of his death was dropsy. He leaves a wife and four sons to mourn their loss—Wallie, George and Carl, residents of this city, and Charles E. who is engaged in business at Hobart, Okla. The deceased had been in the real estate business in Oklahoma City ever since the opening of the territory to white settlement, thirteen years ago. He was highly esteemed by all his acquaintances. The funeral will take place at the family residence at three o'clock this afternoon, conducted under Masonic auspices. (12/4/1902) Funeral Notice. The friends and acquaintances of Dr. Edward _. Wiley are respectfully informed that the remains of his beloved wife, Nellie, who fell asleep Dec. 2nd, at 1:10 p.m. after a long and painful illness, borne with Christian fortitude, will be laid to rest at Fairlawn cemetery today. Funeral services at Christian church corner 3rd and Robinson streets at 2:30 p.m. (12/6/1902) FROZEN TO DEATH. A Man Lost His Life at Lawton By Exposure. Lawton, O.T., Dec. 5.—Yesterday morning a soldier from Fort Sill had started back to the post, when he stumbled and fell over a dead body. He inspected and found it to be a man. He called at the police station and the body was taken in charge. An inquest was held and it was decided that the man came to his death by freezing. His name is Wm. J. Stevens. He was a bricklayer of the city about sixty years of age and had a family. He was nearly destitute and the expense of his funeral was paid by the county. (12/12/1902) KILLED HERSELF WOMAN SHOT AT PERRY FIRED THE GUN WITH HER OWN HAND. DEATH OF HER CHILD Is Said to Have Caused Despondency, to Which is Attributed the Suicide. Perry, O.T., Dec. 11.—The verdict of the jury summoned by the Coroner Watson for the purpose of holding an inquest over the remains of Mrs. Lou Oglevy whose terrible death startled this community yesterday afternoon, is to the effect that the deceased came to her death by a gunshot wound inflicted by her own hands. The testimony of the witness who testified at the interest in the effect that Mrs. Oglevy, who lived at the corner of Ninth and Division streets near the home of Mr. and Mrs. Witcher, ….. at the Wicher home about 9:30 yesterday morning at that time saw Mr. Wicher's 44 calibre Colt's revolver which was lying on a bed. Some time later Mrs. Wicher left the house and did not return until about 3:00 in the afternoon. Upon opening the door she saw the body of Mrs. Ogleyv lying on the floor and hurried away to give the alarm. Mr. and Mrs. Casteel were the first to …. the house after the tragedy, one glance showed that she was dead. Blood and brains were scattered around the door and spattered on the wall, while the entire left side of the unfortunate woman's hdae was literally blown to pieces. Tightly clinched in her right hand, with her finger still on the trigger was Mr. Wincher's revolver. Frank Oglevy, husband of the dead woman, testified that he had once discovered his wife with the revolver in her hands and had disposed of the weapon. Other evidence was to the effect that Mrs. Oglevy had been very despondent after the death of her second child, which occurred in October, and that she had been heard to say that she had nothing left to live for. Mrs. Oglevy was a remarkably intelligent woman and both she and her husband were greatly respected by all who knew them. Her …. relations are said to have been most pleasant. The funeral was held in the afternoon, at the late house of the deceased, in the presence of a large number of sorrowing friends. (12/19/1902) Death by Burning. Hennessey, O.T., Dec. 18.—Lucy Hawkins, colored who lived fourteen miles southwest of here, is dead of burns received in a fire. The deceased had been living alone. When the fatal accident occurred she was standing with her back to the stove. Her clothes caught on fire and she was unable to extinguish the flames in time to save her life. (12/19/1902) HIS WIFE TOLD THE STORY. Mrs. Chas. Barret Implicates Husband in Murder of Jno. Hennessy. South McAlester, I.T., Dec. 18.—Mrs. Charles Barret, wife of the man who was bound over last week on a charge of the murder of John Hennessy, an old miser, who worked on the section at Calvin, has made a written confession stating that her husband murdered the old man for his money and that he gave her $75, and buried in her presence two $500 government bonds which he was afraid to attempt to dispose of. When confronted with the confession this afternoon, Barrett admitted that he killed the old man for his money and that he gave his wife the money, but denied burying the bonds. Hennessy was found dead on a log where he had been smaring, while his clothes were drying on a limb, where he had hung them after his Sunday bath. (12/21/1902) Obituary. George Staley Hevron, the son of George W. and Nancy Hevran, was born in Spencer county, Indiana, August 15, 1896, and died in Spencer, Oklahoma county, Oklahoma, December 8, 1902. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.L. Bilby, the pastor of the Spencer M.E. church. Scriptural lesson, Rev. 7:9-17; text, Joshua 3:4. "Ye have not passed this way heretofore." A class of little girls of the Sunday school sang, "Suffer the Children to Come Unto Me," and "Lord, We Come In Our Youthful Ways." The __tter our little friend helped to sing on Children's Day last May. His bright, smiling, happy face will be greatly missed by his little friends of the public school, by the teachers and officers and scholars of the Sunday school, and by his pastor, who will no more clasp his hand in welcome to the Sunday services. (12/26/1902) ISPARACHER DEAD NOTED CHIEF OF THE CREEKS SUCCUMBS TO PARALYSIS—DEATH DUE TO ACCIDENT. DEATH DUE TO ACCIDENT Fell from His Wagon and Wheels Passed Over His Body. B?????, I.T., Dec. 25.—Isparacher, ex-chief of the Creek nation and noted warrior of that tribe, died at his home four miles west of this place yesterday morning at 1 o'clock. Isparacher went to Bristow on the day preceding his death and on his way home, in a state of intoxication, fell from his wagon. The wheels of the wagon passed over his body, producing paralysis and death early yesterday morning. Israracher had been prominent in Creek affairs for three score years and has been connected with every treaty of importance between the United States government and the Indians during that time. Recently he was chosen to represent the tribe in Washington in matters of importance connected with the Creek nation. Isparhecher was without doubt the most remarkable fullblood Indian in the territory. There are probably other public men among the Five Tribes who were more learned than he and [14 lines too light to read] with the Creeks. Little was heard of him from that time until the civil war when he enlisted in the Federal army, and became a member of the Indian home guards. He served until the close of the war, when he returned home and at once became the acknowledged leader of what was known as the Loyal Creek party, which was the name given to those Creek Indians who refused to join the Confederacy. After his return home Isparhecher was elected as a judge of one of the district courts of the Creek nation, and held this position until 18??, when Sam Checotah, one of his bitterest enemies, was elected chief of the Creek nation, and Isparhecher was removed from office. He believed that he had been unjustly dealt with, and gathering his forces, he attempted to overthrow the Creek government. At the head of about 500 men, with the stars and stripes as his banner, he marched through the Creek nation, and but for the timely intervention of the United States troops would doubtless have taken possession of the capitol of the nation. He retreated with his forces to return to the Creek nation until he and his part were forced to go to Fort Gibson, I.T., by the United States troops, and were kept ….to live quietly in their….. this insurrection was ….. the Creek nation as ….. war. Soon after this…. Isparhecher was elected as …. the supreme court of the Creek Nation, which position he …. was elected chief of the nation … 1895 over the combined opposition of Porter and Perryman parties. He was striedy honest, and unearthed a number of frauds on the Creek nation after he was elected chief among them is the $30,000 Creek warrant fraud, the discovery of which has led the secretary of the interior to refuse to disburse the $333,000 which was appropriated by congress with which to pay off the indebtedness of the Creek nation. Isparhecher was six feet tall and weighed about 200 pounds. He knew nothing of the English language. His home was situated twenty miles west of Okmulgee, between tow mountains, three quarters of a mile off the …. road. He had no children and ….with his wife, a fullblood Creek, he [three more paragraphs too light to read].