The Okahoma Times Journal. (Oklahoma City, Okla. Terr.), Vol. 5, No. 164, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 26, 1893 Page: 1 of 4
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VOL 5 NO. 163
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA TERRITORY TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1893-
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WHOLE NUMBER l!
TRAIN ROBBERY.
Bold and Complete Job Five Miles
South of Ooffeyvilla.
THE BANDIT LEADER A TALL MAN.
£app fto<l to lie .Jlin Woo ten. the Mound
Vitlley Kohber—Tliej Rob the Mali,
Kxpre« and Every l'u-
■en(er.
CoffkvVH.i.r, KatL, Dec. 25.—South-
bound Irnin No. 82 ou the Iron Mount-
ain (1 vi.- rn of the Missouri Pacific,
whit li left this station at 0:80 o'clock
last 'ni:i(f, was held up and thor-
ouj,r• ... robbed by five masked men at
Sein.u lu station in the Indian terri-
tory fivr? miles south of Coffeyvllle.
The KjcIi was broken, and the train
run on the sidin# on which a box ear
was .stun ling-, on which was a red lan-
tern The point of robbery is a small
station on the open prairie.
The engineer, James Harris, was
carefully guarded by one of the men
with a inehester, while the rest pro-
ceeded to rob the mail, exp.ess car and
every passenger on the train, from the
smoker to the sleeper.
The luuder was a tall man, who went
through the cars and relieved the
frightened passengers of their money
and valu Vies, while the party kept up
a fu ilade with their Winchesters and
revolvers. They evidently secured .a
largo amount of booty.
A parly of young people from CofPey-
ville, who were outdriving, sat in their
conveyance close to the scene and wit-
nessed the affair and were the first to
brin * the news of the robbery to town.
Seve ral gentlemen of this city, who do
business in the territory, were on the
train and were victims of the brigands.
Fortunately no one was injured by the
shooting, which was all done by the
rob' crs.
One young man who was in the
Bmo cer got up as the robbers came in
and walked ahead of them through the
dill, rent cars in hope of evading them.
Wh n thoy got to the rear of the last
car they caught him, took his watch
and £17 and made him jump off. He
walked back to Coffeyville, but is too
bad y rut tied to describe the affair.
The robbers held the train about an
hour and a half and the rear lights on
the car c >uld be seen from the Missouri
Paciilc 3 irds here while the train was
bein.'; roubed.
Conductor Brownell, the engineer,
fireman and porters were relieved of
everything they had, even to their
pocket knives. The train continued on
toward Fort Smith after being relieved,
and the desperadoes mounted their
hors *s and left in a westerly direction.
They were dressed in cowboy outfits,
and were all young men. They are a
remnant of the Starr gang, and from
the description given by Conductor
Brownell the leader is Jim Wooten, the
fellow who led the raid on the Mound
Valley bank.
CALIFORNIA BANDITS.
They Blow Open h Car, But Obtain Little
Money.
Los Angelica,Cal., Dec. 25.—At about
midnight Saturday the Los Angeles A
San Francisco express train on the
Southern Pacific railroad was stopped
by two masked men about twelve miles
north of Los Angeles, near burbank, a
small station. After the train pulled
out of Hun ank the robbers climbed
forward over the tender to the engine,
and, with leveled revolvers, forced the
engineer to stop the train. They then
uncoupled the express car and pulled
ahead 200 yards, where they stopped
and called on the express messenger to
open the door. He refused, until they
applied dynamite and blew the cai
open, and the messenger surrendered.
A good description of the men was
obtained and oflieerM from all directions
are in pursuit In addition to the
usual reward offered by Wells-Fargo &
Co. the Southern Pacific Co. offered
$1,000 for their capture.
The robbers did not succeed in blow-
ing open the treasure safe, and it is
tbo.ight secured nothing but about 110,
which they took from the engineer and
fireman.
SANTA FE EMPLOYES.
They Will In a Few OuyR He I aid Tlielr
Sr. Louis, Dec. 25.—The officials of
the Santa Fe system and of the Union
and the Mercantile companies, who
were at Little Rock Saturday, passed
through this city yesterday en roate
home. They stayed but a short time
in the city, and when asked for state-
ments said they had nothing to say.
It was ascertained by a press repre-
sentative that they had agreed that
creditors of the system who had ad-
vanced money to keep up the system
would be considered as preferred cred-
itors in the payment of claims. The
wages of the employes of the system
Will be paid during the coming week.
Receiver Wilson arrived from Topeka
and met the officials, returning to
Topeka shortly after. He stated that
he would in a few days go to New
York, meet the other two receivers
and confer with them.
Scientific
Facts.
Prof. Johnson of Yale College
says "Bulletins is free irom
the tendency to change and
taint, which speedily renders a
large proportion of butter unfit
for human food." Good butter
is desirable when fresh, but ii
•turns rancid very quickly.
stcVER
CHURN
BUTTERING
containing no butyric acid, is
sweet and always remains so.
Therefore Silver Churn Butter-
ine is preferable as an article
of food. Our Silver Churn
trade mark on each wrapper is
a guarantee of excellence.
XRMOUR PACKING CO.,
Kansas City, U. S. A.
Mendouca ttaiitfuine.
WA8IIINGTON, Dec. 25. — Minister
Mendouca received a cablegram from
Rio de Janeiro late last night, which
he said contained very encouraging in-
formation: "The government reports
to me," the minister said, "that there
have been several important changes
of positions at Rio, which greatly
Ktrengthens the government All the
commanding islauds in the bay are now
i.i the possession of the government
c ccept Villegaignon, Cobras and Pa-
ttella."
CommtMtoner Todd Fined.
Florence, Kan., Dec 25.—Labor
Commissioner Todd, who was taken
i to custody by Constable James
< .oper, was arraigned before Justice
« the Peace Howe on the charge of as-
< ulting Editor House, of the Bulletin,
J. t Monday. Ho pleaded guilty to the
v rge of "assault and battery" and
^ s fined t'iO and ooata, aggregating
.Telephone No. 41.
Furnished room for rent. Enqu're
atll2 Third street. la-tf
Oysters on the halt shell served at
the Saddle Rock. 24-2
Found—A door key. Tlie owner
can secure the same by calling at this
office.
Only Excellent Cigars sold at Wand's
Drug Store.
Money to lean on chattels at Fir«,t
National Hank.
The First National Bath Rooms
are fumigated each week,
Canon City coal always on hand at
Church & Harrah's. Telephone No.
91. 9-tf
Good rooms for rent. Enquire of
Seymour Price at Electric Light of-
Sce. 2-tf
For Rent—a four room house on
east side of Broadway between Fifth
and Sixth streets. 30-tf
Best grades of coal always on hand
at the .Canadian Grain & Coal Co.
Santa Fe street. Telephone 71.
Toilets, albums, collar and cuff
boxes, smoking sets, celluloid goods
and gentlemen's dressers. Geraen
drug store. 8-tf
The Christmas turkey Isn't roasted
browner than Fred Reed roasts con .
petitors. Call and sec his new furni
ture for holiday trade. 19 tf
Tlio lievlval Meeting.
The work moves along at the open-
ing of the third week with good In-
terest. Rev. Small preached two of
his strong sermons Sunday; In the af-
ternoon ou the "Divinity of Christ"
ard In the evening on the great and
crying evil of the day, namely, the sa-
loon. The latter was a sermon to
men only, and was full of Interesting
and convincing argument. The large
auditorium was packed full of men
eager to hear the seriiiji), as was also
the gallery. Brother Small knew his
audience and was not afraid to speak
his sentiment on the subject of the
saloon. The speaker was led to de-
liver the sermon by the violent at-
tack made against him and his work
by a portion of the saloon element in
the city. But, as Brother Small
says, "they have tackled the wroug
man." lie Is getting down to busi-
ness ou tble line these days; he knows
the ins and outs of the business and
pictures it out In life-like manner.
Mr. Small is recognized as one of the
leading temperance orators In the
United States to-day and was largely
interested in the light for prohibition
in the D.ikotas. Il« has the facts and
figures at his tongue's end, and puts
them in a new and strange and start-
ling way,
Mr. Small Is not thrqugli with the
subject yet and he may be expected to
unload most any time.
The Presbyterian church was filled
before the hour of service. Sunday
and it was an impressive service, at
which there were eight or ten conver-
sions.
Mr. Small left at midnight Sunday
to meet his wi.'e at Fort Worth. He
returns to-day and will bo in his place
again at the afternoon meeting.
In hie absence yesterday the pastors
had charge of the services and there
were a number of conversions during
the day.
NOTES.
Some one was heard to remark yes-
terday that there was not half the
drinking in the city that there has
been. Whether this be true or not
there is being generated a strong feel-
lngagajnst the use of liquor In all its
forms.
It was a disappointment yesterday
that Bro. Small was out of the elt;,
yet the work moved along prosper-
ously and it was a g..od day in ti e
meetings.
Mr. and Mrs. Small will a;ri*c to-
day aud the evangelist will preside at |
the sessions as usual. Remember the
hours, 3 and 7 p. m. This is probably
Mr. Small's last week here and every-
body should hear him.
Mite at Mrs. Wand's to-night.
Episcopal mite at Mrs. Wand's, No.
112 Fifth street, to-night,
Ex-Got. Seay was In the city on his
way home from a two weeks' visit in
Missouri.
Go to Gersan's drug store aid see
the grandest line of holiday goods
ever seen in the city. 2-tf
Choice lots for sale In May wood by
Brandom & Lindsey, real estate
agents, corner Broadway and Grand
avenue. 18-tf
Toilets, albums, collar and cull
boxes, smoking sets, celluloid goods
and gentlemen's dressers. Gerson's
drug store. , 2-tf
It's all the same, a slight cold, con-
gested lungs or severe cough. One
MlnuteCough Cure banishes them.
Scott & Co.
What nicer present can you make
your wife or sweetheart than one of
those lovely rattan rockers Fred Ueed
carries in stock? 19-tf
The United States grand jury wi I
assemble again to-morrow at Perry to
inquire further Into frauds connected
with the land office.
Dick Plowman and old man Hatha-
way got into a fight at the Coney
Island iait night, during which
Plowman was pretty badly us d up.
The Christmas festivities at the
Episcopal church Sunday night were
very enjoyable'. The church was
filled to overllowlng and the little
folk were all remembered and given a
bountiful Christmas treat.
The Christmas entertainment at
the M. E. church last night was a
very enjoyable affair. The literary
program was interesting to all, while
the distribution of candy and nuts
concerned ti'- I' M" ^lone.
«.. wing.
The Nickel Plate road on Sunday,
Sept. 3rd, Increased their train service
by the addition of a new through east
bound train by merging the Chicago
and Cleveland and Cleveland and
Buffalo accommodation trains, into a
new through express with sleeping
cars Chicago to Buffalo. Direct con-
nection at Buffalo for all points east-
A Fact Worth Knowing.
For a distance of 7H miles, tli
Nickel Plate road is a perfect air lino.
This Is the longest tangent in the U.
S. When going east take this rapidly
growing popular road. Three superb-
ly equipped trains for the east, three.
Passenger station corner Clark and
12th streets. Chicago.
Vou want to buy
Holiday Presents1
FOR GRANDPA—A pair of strong
heavey boots, Milner sells them
from $1.50 to $3. A pair of felt
hoots; the warmest, softest, nicest
bootsout, Milner sells them t'.i:50.
FOR PAPA—Nice pair of walking
shoes, cork sole lined, warm, dry,
comfortable. Milner sells them for
tli.75 to $7. .
FOR MAMMA—A pair of French
kid walking boots, fine quality,
line stylo, perfect fit, good wear-
Milner sells thcui cheap.
FOR BROTHER—A pair of school
shoes, strong enough for anything,
nice enough enough for anybody.
Milner sells them for fl to ♦2.50.
FOR SISTER—A pair of those nice
hand made, button, lace or con.
gross hoots at Milner's.
FOR BAHY—A pair of those beau-
tiful little baby shoes. Milner
soils them for 50c to II.
Santa Claus headquarters is at
M. C. MILNER & CO
117 MAIN STRKHT.
HOLIDAY ANNOUNCEMENT
—AT—
THE HORSE SHOE STORI
The Sun.
The first of American Newspapers,
UIIARLKS A. DANA, Editor.
The American Constitution, the
American Idea, the American Spirit.
These first, last, and all the time,
forevcrl
The Sunday Sun
is the greatest Sunday News-
paper iu the world.
Price 5c a copy. By mail, 12 a year
Daily, by mail $(! a year
Daily and Sunday, by mail, 18 a year
The Weekly $1 a year
We invite your attention first to our immense assortmai]
of clothing—a portion of which consists in
25 Men's Lined Sealskin Overcoats, worth $12, now go at 18.!
25 Youth's Heavy Weight Ulsterotten, worth ♦li.50, go at 4 1
25 Men's Suits, Fine French Heavy Weight Cass, Suits, worth $25, now
g° at 17.i
23 Men's Fine Choviot Suits, worth $12."ill, now go at lO.j
27 Plaid Suits, worth ♦10.50, go now at 7 1
In Youth*' Suits we will astonish you.
15 Suits, worth ♦S, go at $ 3 <
20 Suits, worth $8, go at 5 <
12 Very Fine Suits, worth ♦IS, gd at '
15 Very Fine Suits, worth ♦lO, go at y j
PA1TTS.
Men's Jeans I'ants, from 50c. to $1 per pair.
Men's Satinottc Pants, from ♦l.lS to <<2 per pair.
Men's Casaiuicre I'ants, from ♦2.4!) to ♦4.'.I7.
CHILDREN'S CLOAKS.
13 Child's Cloaks, age 4 years, at 50c each.
17 Child's Cloaks, age <i to 8 years, at ti to ♦3.48 each.
25 Child's Cloaks, all ages, from ♦1.41) to ♦4.70.
LADIES' AND MISSES' WRAPS. I
We have so many kinds and qualities that it is imposs!
bin to describe or price them but invite our customers ti
call aud examine them for themselves, and we guarante|
satisfaction in every particular.
Holiday Goods
Silk llaudkercliiefs, Mulllers, Plush Albums, Ladk
Satchels, Picture Frames, Mirrors, Jewelry, &o. Besides al
this we have a heavy line of Russell Rogers' triple platet
knives and forks at *4 per set. Spoons, both plated ant
solid. Call for Rogers' or Russell's triple plated ware. W
defy any competition ou those brands.
in conclusion we desire t,o say that we are here to pleas
you anp will show our goods whether you are ready to bu
or not, and you will always find a full line of dress goodf
ginghams, muslins, underwear, suspenders, trunks, valises
shoes aud boots, and in fact everything usually kept in
general store. Come ami see us—it will do yon good.
S. F. C. Humphrey,
117 GRAND AVE. OKLAHOMA CIT1
Having Bought the SIG WARNER Stock of Goods at Auction fr m the Sheriff and this
Being' so near to the Holidays
I Have concluded to Sell out the entire stock, Consisting of Clothing, Boots and
Shoes, Hats and Caps, Trunks and Valeses, and Gents Furnishing Goods
At Less Than 50 Cents on the Dollar.
-THREAD WHAT WE ARE GOING TO DO FOR OUR CUSTOMERS.^
Men's Fine Percale Shirts, regular price 1150,
our price 49 cents.
Men's scarlet shirts and drawers, worth $2.00
per suit, at 25 cents each .
One hundred and fifty-three John B Stetson
Hats, all shades and styles, at $2.75.
Fine caps worth from 75c to $1 25, for 35c.
Men's Kangaroo shoes, regular price from
$4.50 to $5.00, they must go at $2.25.
Men's genuine Milwaukee oil grain shoes at
99 cents per pair —a great bargain.
A great slaughter in mens boots, 50c on the $.
Mens neckties 5 cents, better quality 10 cents.
Suspenders, 10 cents.
A dozen celluloid collars for 75 cents.
Two pair of celluloid cuffs for 25 cants.
Good xualify umbrellas for 39 cents.
Men's carpet slippers for 25 cents. Solid s jle
leather soles.
Odd vests worth from $1.25 to $2.50, our
price 59 cents each.
Trunks and Valises at very low prices.
Ladies fine shoes former price $1.90, our
price 75 cents per pair, Better quality,
99 cents per pair.
Ladies low-cut shoes worth $1.25, our price
50 cents per pair,
Children aud misses shoes, all kinds and
sizes, 65 cents per pair.
Our line of CLOTHING and GENTS FUR-
NISHING GOODS are going very fast.
Call early and get the advantago of this
great opportunity.
We Mean xxl iat we Say <Sc Sety what we Mean.
REMEMBER, this Sale is to last for 30 days only, as the entire STOCK MUST BE CLOSED OUT—NOTHING RESERVED.
fgglr-'The Old Dutch Store, in First National Bank Building,
Sf^C^ RHSI'KCTFULLY YOURS,
M. HERSKQWITZ, Manager.
P. S.—We call your especial attention to the AURORA GREAT BARGAIN STORE where you will find Great Bargains for the Holidays in Dresi Goods, Dry Goods and]
Fancy Goods of all description. VVe guarantee prices lower than the lowest as we are too busy to advertise. Our house is and always will be the real
^ PROTECTION FROM: PIIO-H PRICES.^
Wholesale and Retail, at the Inte national Block, corner of Broadway and Grand avenue. Oklahoma City.
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Burke, J. J. & Brown, E. E. The Okahoma Times Journal. (Oklahoma City, Okla. Terr.), Vol. 5, No. 164, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 26, 1893, newspaper, December 26, 1893; (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc150368/m1/1/?q=%22%22~1: accessed July 12, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.