The Okahoma Times Journal. (Oklahoma City, Okla. Terr.), Vol. 5, No. 165, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 27, 1893 Page: 1 of 4
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA TERRITORY WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 87, 1893.
THE WOOTEN GANG
TUo Rcoont Holdup South of Cof-
feyville, Kan.
IDE C .VEBSME8T TAKES A HAKD.
llloodhounds Put on the Trail-Five United
Mat (ft Deputy Mttftthahi and 1'ouoi
Take Part In the ltuut
for the Kobbers.
Coffsvvii.lb, Kan., Dec. 30.—Yester-
day was n day of great excitement In
this l' caU y. Sunday night's daring1
and unusually successful train robbery
on t: very border of the city has
aron the people to the highest pitch
and n U«er> settled determination to rid
the country of the bold desperadoes
has taken hold of the officials. All
day long* marshals were ..siting upon
clews and following up information as
to who compose the gang.
A young Cherokee, who was arrested
here on Saturday on a charge of steal-
ing a pair of pants from one of the
store-;, when questioned yesterday
morning admitted that he had been
sent to Coffeyville by a man, at whose
house the robbers stopped on Saturday,
for two quarts of alcohol for the gang,
lie was to meet them at a certain point
about ten miles from here, and, as he
failed to show up, they evidently came
to Seminole station to intercept him,
and planned the robbery while they
were waiting for him on Saturday
evening and returned on the same
evening to carry their purpose into
effect. They were seen near the sta-
tion on Saturday evening and on Sun-
day they were observed at several
points on the Verdigris only a few
miles from town.
This holdup has a feature that is
new in this section. In no previous in-
stance has the United States mail been
disturbed. The robbers not only went
throurh the postal clerk, but they
opene i the mail bags, rifled the regis-
tered pac'tages and carried off a lot of
ma!! matter. This certainly will put
the United States authorities on their
mettle and it is to be hoped that the
strong powers of the general govern-
ment will Jhj used to catch the perpe-
trat >r * of the outrage.
Last evening five deputy United
States marshals and thair posses, with
a car-load of horses and a numl>er of
blood lion i Is, were unloaded at Semi-
nole station. A telegraph station was
established in the box ear that figured
in Sunday night's affair pnd a vigorous
pursuit is now under way. The direc-
tion taken by the band has been as-
certained and a full description of the
men obtained from parties who saw
them on Saturday and yesterday.
lliey are undoubtedly the Wooten
gang, and two young men and two
boys, all white, composed the outfit.
They were all very poorly mounted on
Saturday, and were very indifferently
clothed This accounts for the
eagerness with which they seized
upon overcoats and other pieces of
clothing. They took the newsboy's
coat and pocketed a lot of his goods,
which proves that they were hard up.
The gang has teen in the brush since
July, and are in desperate straits.
DETAILS OF TIIK ROBBERY.
Littlk Hock, Ark., Dec. 36.—The de-
tails of the Kansas & Arkansas Valley
hold-up at Seminole, I. T., Sunday
evening, reached Little Rock when the
robbed train arrived.
Seminole, the scene of the robbery,
is nine miles south of Coffey ville, Kan.
There is no town there, and nothing to
mark the spot save a side-track and n
small platform. Train No. 333 reaehed
Seminole Sunday shortly after dark.
The switch had been turned, throwing
the train on the siding. The switch is
on a heavy up-grade, and the train
soon came to a standstill. There were
no ears upon the track, as reported.
\\ hen the train stopped three men
sprang upon the engine and began by
robbing Engineer Hush Harris of his
watch and $40 in cash. They then pro-
ceeded to the mail car and rifled the
mail pouches. Mail Clerk II B. Pinck-
ney, who was in charge, was forced to
deliver the registered packages. After
abstracting the cash the letters were
handed back to the clerk. Pinckney
was relieved of his watch and 85 cents
in change, 35 cents of which was re-
turned to him to buy a lunch. An
entrance to the express car was gained
without resistance on the part of the
express messenger, as there was noth-
ing of value on board. The robbers
commanded Messenger Ford to open
the safe, from which they took two
small packages, value unknown, and
$100 in money.
Finishing their work in the express
car. the robbers turned their attention
to the coaches. Two men went through
the cars while the other two main-
tained a constant firing on the outside.
So much time had been consumed in
robbing the mail and express cars that
the passengers had ample opportunity
to secrete their valuables and very lit-
tle of v.ilue was obtained in the coaches.
Tne robbers appropriated all the over-
coats and watches in the cars, but the
sum total of cash they secured will ap-
proximate less than $500. Several pas-
sengers saved large sums by hiding
their purses under the car seats.
lioth of the men who went through
the coaches were young men, neither
being over 38, ami had the appearance
of being unsophisticated country
youths. When they went through the
.sleepers they displayed an utter ig-
norance of sleeping cars. The robbers
did not use any abusive language to
the passengers and offered no violence.
IVoue of the passengers were armed;
Uiere were no acts of heroism or un-
usual incidents. The train was held
« ne hour and twenty minutes. It is
* Luted p sitively that the railroad ofll-
< als here have the names of the four
rubbers, and it is believed their capture
i. only a question of a few days.
The extensive plant of El Democrata,
n City of Mexico daily newspaper, w'aich
\ ts confiscated by the government sev-
c il months ago, has been donated to
tuo orphans' asylum of tl*at city.
ey
Has
Wing's
which should be clipped by
Judicious economy. Why
pay fancy priccs for table
butter ? There is a satisfac-
tory substitute on sale.
SILVER
CHURN
BUTTERINE
meets the requirements of
the most fastidious, at a
moderate price. Use it on
the table; use it for fancy
cooking.
ARMOUR PACKING CO.,
Kansas City, U. S. A.
.Telephone No. 41
Furnished room for reut. Enqu're
atll2 Third street. 19-tf
Found—A door key. Tin? owner
can secure the same by calling at this
office.
Only r.xcelluit Cigars sold at Wand's
Drug Store.
Money to lean on chattels at First
National Hank.
The First National Bath itooms
are fumigated each week,
Oanon City coal always on hand at
Church & Harrah's. Telephone No.
91. o-tf
Good rooms for rent. Enquire of
Seymour Price at Electric Light of-
Hce. 2-tf
For Rent—A four room house on
east side, of Broadway between Fift li
and Sixth streets. 30-tf
Best grades of coal always on hand
at the Canadian Grain & Coal Co.
Santa Fe street. Telephone 71.
The reduction in price of work at
the First National harbor shop will
not lower the quality of its work.
Toilets, albums, collar and cuff
boxes, smoking sets, celluloid goods
and gentlemen's dressers. Gerson
drug store. 8-tf
The Christmas turkey isn't roasted
browner than Fred Reed roasts con -
petitors. Call and see his new furni-
ture for holiday trade. 19-tf
Harry Gerson visited Perry yester-
day.
L. F. Kramer went to Newkirk yei-
day.
Col. Cal Orner was in the city from
Perry yesterday.
Miss Ella Lamb is in Wichita visit-
ing friends and relatives.
Miss Lillle llickey returned to her
duties in the Perry land office yester-
day.
J. R. Barrows returned on Sunday
from his visit to Texas and the Choc-
taw nation.
Fob Runt—A well improved farur
Inquire for particulars at No. 101
Chickasaw'street.
Go to Gers:>n's drug store a id see
the graudest line of holiday goods
ever seen Id the city. 2-tf
Wanted—To lease or sell land in
live acre tracts. All under cultivation.
Located one mille northwest of city.
Apply to C. C. Dlttmer. 27-tf
Geo. Gerson went to Lawrence,
Kansas, yesterday. Mrs. Gerson 1s
visiting in that city and they will re-
turn about New Years.
The rank administration men in
congress have been dubbed cuckoos,
and cuckoos they will be to the end
of this disgraceful administration.
I. O. O. F. meeting at their hall
tonight. Important business, and all
members are urgently requested to
be present. J. M. Cream#', N. G.
linn Amos Ewing and C. D. Blake
were In the city yesterday on their
way to Stillwater to attend a meeting
of the regents of the agricultural col-
lege.
Mrs. McClure's piano, the Christmas
present from her husband, was not a
Kranich & Bach as stated in yester-
day morning's issue but a Bush &
Gert.
1'he land office received notice yes-
terday to grant a hearing In the con-
test I,case of Jesse Hicks vs. Chas.
Lavl. It Involves a part of a line
claim near the mouth of Crutcho.
W. M. See, the young man who was
arrested for passing counterfeit money
three #eeks ago, was acquitted yes-
terday tby U. S. Commissioner Wil-
liams, there being no one to prose-
cute.
The German M. E. church on Cali-
nla was the scene of a very enj iyable
Christmas entertalnm:nt on Monday
nlglit. A very One tree was tiie main
feature, In the eyes of the little ones
at least-, 'and the exercises In connec-
tion therewith were very pleasant
and enjoyable.
Choice lots for sale in May wood by
Brandom & Lindsey, real estate
agents, corner Broadway and Grand
avenue. 18-U
Toilets, albums, collar and cuff
boxes, smoking seta, celluloid goods
and geutlemen's dressers. Gorsc.n's
drug store. 2-tf
Bracht's fine carriage and team is
kept in constant use by parties entet
Mining and callers since the holidays
began. Those wanting a nice rig
with courteous driver should see him
at once. 27-5
The funeral of John Ten Brook
Voriiis occurred yeBterday from the
residence of his aunt, Miss C. F.
Lowe, on North Broadway, and was
largely attended. He was the son of
Rev. Stephen Vorhis, late of Spencer,
N. Y., and was a young man well es-
teemed fcr his many good qualities.
Lingering consumption was the cause
of hi* death.
Prof, K. O. Antene lias organized a
musical clas': In tills city and is now
ready to give Ussoiis upon the violin
by the best European conservatory
method. The professor also gives les-
son! upon viola, violoncello, double
bass, harp and otfier string instru-
ments. Parties wishing to take les-
sons please enquire at 31KI lleco ave-
nue, Oklahoma City. 26-2t
While E. Bee Guthrie was publish-
ing the Stillwater Hawk he made
some grave ch-rges against F. M.
Vaughn, sheriff of Payne'county-
charges of malfeasance In office, col-
lecting illegal fees, etc. Vaughn
brought suit against him for $12,UU0
damages, and an action ofor criminal
libel. The cases were tried last week.
Gutbrie's defense was the truth of
the charges, and further that they
had been published for the protection
of the people. The charges ware
proven, but the Jury in the civil
action took thirty-six hours before
tuey found a verdict {far Guthrie, and
in the criminal action were out forty-
eight hours before they made up their
minds to acquit him. It was a close
call for the young man, and had
Vaughn not been an official It is very
probable Guthrie wuuld now be play-
ing checkers with his nose.
Strayed or Stolen.
Two horses—One large light iron
gray, smooth shses all around, com-
ing four years old. One small bay
about nine yoarsold, dark spot on back
of ear, collar and saddle mark.
Reasonable nward.
John R. Blaik,
Cor. Grand and Santa l<e St.
You want to buy
Hoiiddu Prcscius
FOR GRANDPA—A pair of strong
heavey boou, Milner sells them
from $1.50 to $3. A pair of fell
lioots; the warmest, softest, nicest
boots out, Milner Bells them (3:50.
FOU PAPA—Nice pair of walking
shoes, cork sole lined, warm, dry,
comfortable. Milner sells them for
♦ 3.75 to $7.
FOR MAMMA.—A pair of French
kid walking boots, lino quality,
line style, perfect fit, good wear-
Milner sells them cheap.
FOR BROTHER—A pair of school
shoes, strong enough for anything,
iiice enough enough for anybody.
Milner soils them for $1 to $2.50.
FOR SISTER—A pair of those nice
hand made, button, lace or con-
gress boots at Milner's.
FOR BABY- A pair of those beau-
tiful little baby shoes. Milner
sells them for 50c to $1.
Santa Clans headquarters is at
M. C, MILNER & CO
117 MAIN STREET.
HOLIDAY ANNOUNCEMENT
—AT—
ft. H. Gliew & GO
Announce that their New Goods
are now
READY
for Christmas. New Ideas, Now
Designs and Pa' .srns i? China,
Glassware, Silverware, Dolls,
Toy Tea Sots, Bouquet and
Vace Lamps, Chamber Sets.
flii inspection
will prove our line to be desir-
able and satip factory to the one
purchasing them.
115 Main Strrot,
WHOLE NUMBER 1265
THE HORSE SHOE STORE
We invito your attention firrt to our immense assortment
of clothing—a portion of which consists in
Men's Lined Sealskin Overcoai-, \v i*U. now go at I8.H7
25 Youth's Heavy Weight Ulsterettes, worth f-ii.50, go at i 98
25 Men's Suits, Fine French Heavy Weight t i -. Suits,worth 125,now
g°«t 17.1)5 if
23 Men's Fine Cheviot Suits, worth ♦12.50, now go at lO.'JS Fa
27 Plaid Suits, worth $10.50, go uow at 7 <17
In Youths' Suits we will astonish you.
15 Suits, worth 15, go at f 3 47
20 Suits, worth IS, go at 5.98
12 Very Fine Suits, worth $15, go at 11.97
15 Very Fine Suits, wortli $10, go at 8.37
PAUTS.
Men's Jeans Pants, from 60c. to $1 per pair.
Men's Saliuette l'ants, from $1.15 to $2 per pair.
Men's Cassimoro Pants, from $2.49 to $4.97.
CHILDREN'S CLOAKS.
13 Child's Cloaks, ago 4 years, at 50c each.
17 Child's Cloaks, age I! to 8 years, at $1 to $3.48 each.
25 Child's Cloaks, all ages, from $1.49 to $4.79.
LADIES' AND MISSES' WRAPS.
We have fo many kinds and qualities that it is impossi-
ble to describe or price them, but invite our customers to
call and examine them for themselves, and we guarantee
satisfactiou in every particular.
Holiday Goods
Silk Handkerchiefs, Mufllers, Plush Albums, Ladies
Satchels, Picture Frames, Mirrors, Jewelry, «fea. Besides ail
this we have a heavy line of Russell <k Rogers' triple plated
knives and forks at $4 per set, Spoons, both plated and
solid. Call for Rogers' or Russell's triple plated ware. We
defy any competition 011 those brands.
In conclusion we desire to nay that we are here to please
you anp will show our goods whether you are ready to buy
or not, aud you will always find a full line of dress goods,
ginghams, muslins, underwear, suspenders, trunks, valises,
shoes and boots, and in fact everything usually kept in a
general store. Come and see 11s—it will do you good.
S. F. C. Humphrey,
117 GRAND AYE. OKLAHOMA CITY
Having Bought the SIG WARNER Stock of Goods at Auction from 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.
-^READ WHAT WE ARE GOING TO DO FOR OUR CUSTOMERS.^
Men's Fine Percale Shirts, regular price $150,
our price 4!) 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.
Fina 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 ceuts.
Two pair of celluloid cuffs for 25 cents.
Good xualily umbrellas for 39 ceuts.
Men's carpet slippers for 25 cents. Solid s jle
leather soles.
Odd vesta worth from $1.25 to #2.50, our
price 59 cents each.
Trunks aud 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 aud GENTS FUR-
NISHING GOODS are going very fast.
Call early and get the advantage of this
great opportunity.
We Meem -we w 1 lot xve Mean.
REMEMBER, this Sale is to last for 30 days only, as the entire STOCK MUST BE CLOSED OUT—NOTHING- RESERVED.
The Old Dutch Store, in First National Bank Building.
BKSPECTFULLY YOURS,
M. HERSKOWITZ, Manager.
P. S.—We call your especial atten'ion to the AURORA GREAT BARGAIN STOKE where you will find Great Bargains for the Holidiys in Drevi Goods, Dry Goods and
Fancy Goods of all description. We guarantee prices lower than the lowest as we are too busy to advertise.
—PROTECTION FROM HIGH
Wholesale and Retail, at the lute-national Block, corner of Broadway and Grand avenue. Oklahoma City.
Our house is and always will be the real
PRICES,
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Burke, J. J. & Brown, E. E. The Okahoma Times Journal. (Oklahoma City, Okla. Terr.), Vol. 5, No. 165, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 27, 1893, newspaper, December 27, 1893; (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc150369/m1/1/: accessed April 25, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.