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Hair Vigor
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tin y luul nli1 lint iliu uno box. Ho Low Walters, lrothurluf Allco Dur
ilul bo mino aware of tins lilcntlty of kor, testified to the finding of tho box
Flunk Hnrl-cr through h itholfiraph of cnrttldgos in box in too burn on tho
in tho possession of Ross Sellurs, ilayof tliohalo.
which showed Frank Unrkor unit tho Don Hnrtwoll tcHtifletl to having
Hoiiton boys In n group. Crnss-cxutni- boon at tho Darker homo Monday
nation tcsu'ted in no now develop
ments Witni'HS positively idontillod
Frank Darker as tho mini to whom tho
Kim had boon sold.
M h. A. F. Hartwoll tcHtllled to hnv-
ovoning. between 0 anil V o'clock, at
which timo Frank told him Dan and
Alice had gono to Mod Cloud. Tho
.curtains of tho hoiiKO wore all down.
Fred Shtiinaiiti passed Dan Harkur's
lug 'toil Frank Darker andLlzlo place about H a. in, Mond.iy and saw
Kenkel at church on Sunday night. Frank south and west of tho big barn.
Monday ovoning Frank told hor that Frank walked a few stops from tho
I hu had been to Dan's homo about mid- barn and watched Schumann, who
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tlii Frl
' he lliuling of the bodies on
rtlny following.
Chus. Kenkel, the lSyonrold brother
tit Miss Lizzie Kenkel, was the next.
vjpitni'HS called and stated that he saw
Frank H.irkor Sunday night at 12
'oloek, that being tho timo at which
rtio returned homo, also stated Frank
rsuowed him tho revolver and asked
Silm If it was not a "daisy," to which ho
tictt-nrnil "vnu " Iml. Iilu Hlstnr Hiilil if.
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'itttiH no good as it was not loaded,
night Sunday, and found them pack
I ing their goods preparatory to starting
for Denver, at which ho was very much
surprised. Fiank told her that Dan
and Alice had been making arrange
ments for six months to goto Colo
rado. Ho also told her that he had
bought Dan out. having hot rowed i!.0
in Ked Cloud. Frank also told her
that ono of tho conditions of the sale
was that it Dan ami Alice returned
'Mom Denver within a year they wcte
to have their property back Mrs.
1 llnrtwell, who was an iutimato ac
quaintance of tho inurdoiod couple,
testified Mint hot h of them had told
fiei of their arrangements for their
spting work and had said nothing
about, leaving tlu, country. Frank
told her that he went to Dun's Sunday
night, su Dan and Alice could get an
'early Mint Monday morning, saying
he had driven them to Ked Cloud early
Monday morning, but they came back
in the evening after their trunk and
clothes which they took to Hod Cloud
In a wagon that night. Among other
things, Frank told witness that he
'paid Dan and Alice ?2Ti for their
'chickens. Witness though it queer
they should come to Iuavalo three
to.
which Frank replied that ho had load's times and not toll her good-by; also
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-laid ho had never before soon a revol-
t riii Frank's possession.
1'nul I'opo was tho next witness and
; .stated that ho never knew Frank Dark
nr. Uutsaw him In the hardware store
it I'opo Dros' on Saturday, January .'10,
sjud that ho had sold to Frank a .'18
'.'ftlll)er Harrington and Richards ro
wolver and a box of Smith A-. Wesson
' shells of same caliber. Frank said ho
saooded a gun, as ho was going out west,
.nnd Paul told him it would bo a nice
.thing to have if ho wanted to shoot
iomo one. Tho rovolver with which
tho deed is Mipposed to huvo been
.committed was then handed to Pope,
luit he could not be postivo that it
wwnstht? Identical revolver which ho
jfjnd sold to Frank, as there were no
; marks or numbers to distinguish it
if rom any other of tho sumo make and
.-ttnUuor. Witnoss was shown a box of
shells which ho Identified as the box
i which ho had sold to Frank Darker.
SIo idontillod it by tho cost and selling
iprico marked on the box, which ho
. .said was in the handwriting of Geo.
2Popo. Tho cost mark was S O and
celling prico 75 cents; said ho thought
it. was ouo of an invoice of four boxes
Ttuich thoy received in January. On
c moss examination he could not posi
tively identify ll as the box which ho
luul sold to Frank Darker, but fixed
v time or soiling gun at during noon
liotir of Saturday, January .'!(, and
. could identify Frank Dai kor as being
f.ho person to whom he had sold such
. i revolver and shells on that date.
Geo. I'opo was then called. He saw
Frank Darker in his store about noon
, jjii January 30. There had been iinoth-
ar young mini in the store just piov
iously looking at some revolvers.
Heard Paul Pope talking to Frank
;iboiit selling him a revolver, but was
not. near by when tho gun was sold,
but knew Iron) the cash book that
lul luid sold the gun. Ho had seen
tho defendont before. Was shown the
revolver in evidence, but could not
would go to tho homo of Charles Mo-
Cord in J Denver, which she thought
queer, as thoy were not on good terms
thought he acted as if ho might have
wanted a ride. On cross-examination
he swore positively that it was Fiank.
Arthur Wolcott was recalled and
said he saw Frank Monday morning.
FratK did not conio to where they
were putting up ice until about 1)
o'clock.
Win. Wnllor.s.brntherof Alice Darker,
went to the homo of Dan Darker Thins
day morning, because ho thought It
strange his daughter hoiild go away
without, saying anything to her par
ent". Kuluriiud to tho place in tho
af let noon Hunched tho bam and
found some clothes in southwest part
of haymow; also found cnipo', books,
etc
Andrew Arnold was iccalled. On
Thursday was present at, lludlng of
clothes, etc , In hay loft. He thought
Hugh Deed was the one who discovered
them. He met Frank Tuesday morn
ingoii the way to Ked Cloud; thought
it strange Dan should leave the way
he did; Frank said Dan would bo back
before farming time, as he was inter
ested in a lawsuit. Arnold was lu debt
to Dan Darker.
Hugh Heed tcstlilod to having found
tho clothes, keepsakes, eto , in tho
bam tho day boforo tho discovery of
tho bodies. Thoy woro piled in a cor
ner oi tho mini with a little liny
thrown over thorn, ono shoo being ex
posed. Ho was through tho house
I have bought the entire stock of
the firm of Beckwith, Wescott & Storey
and will be able to take care of my
friends to their entire satisfaction.
Will be pleased to see you in my
store.
PAUL STOEEY,
The Clothier.
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L. H. DLACKLEDGB,
Asslstaiit ProsocutltiK Attorney
with each other. Alice Darker had
lived in tho Hartwoll family three
years boforo marriage.
Guy Darker, the 18 year-old brother
of the accused said ho saw Frank at
his father's homo on the night of
January 111 about 2 a. in His mother
had asked Frank if lie wai going to
stay the rest of tho night. Frank re
plied that ho was going to .')an's to
spend tho rest of the night, as he
wanted to bo there in time to do the
chores in the morning Frank was at
home for an hour, changing his cloth-
1 ex, etc. Saw Frank again next morn-
' ing at 8:30 at tlio rier
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i George Matkins testified to finding
'the revolver hidden in between tho
JOHN STEVENS,
Assistaut Cdimsol for Dofonso.
studding lu tho barn the second day
postively Identify It as tho one sold, after the sale, which occurred on the
lint said It was tho same make and ll'th. The revolver had three empty
pattern. Do identified the cartridge and two loaded chambers when found,
i Jwx by tho cost mark and selling price, He identified tho gun in ovidouco
which were In his own handwriting, j Arthur Myers, who was present when
Tho box of cartridges were from an in- the gun was found, identified the gun
roioo of four boxes which they had re- In evidence as hoing the one round by
veiv'd early lu January, and of which Matkins.
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that day. Asked how ho got lu tho
house, he replied that Win. Walters
had a key to it. Dan luul told him in
August, IDOIl, that ho would liko to go
to Denver.
Win Walters was recalled, but
nothing additional was developed
from his testimony
N. E Harvey was called, but his
testimony had little or no bearing on
the case.
Wesley Wilson saw Frank Darker at
tho home of Hoy Matkins on Sunday
evening. Next s iw Frank Monday
morning, when he said Dan and Alice
had gone to lied Cloud Monday morn
ing. Frank told Wilson on Sunday
evening he irnl a chance 1 1 buy some
household good, and on Monday ho
told him he had done so.
Win. Uenkel was in Iuavalo Tuesday
evening, returning about 51:30. Found
Frank at his homo when ho ariived.
Ho asUod about Dan. Frank said Dan
and Alice had gone to lied Cloud
Monday morning, to tako tho train
for Den'ir Tuesday uiorning. Ho did
not tako them down. Frank said ho
found the team in tlio barn looso Tues
day morning, with the harness on; said
ho was up at tho placo Monday night
and It was lonesome. Whontold that
Arnold thought there was something
wrong, Frank had nothing to say.
Wm, Walters was the tirst witness
called Wednesday morning and idonti
lled tho clotlijug, cuipt'l, and nil tho
various trinkets which were found in
the barn, both as to the articles having
been found in (he hajiuow and that
thov belonged to D.iu and Alieo Darkor.
Mri. Hnrtwell wns then recalled and
stated that she had asked Frank Bilker
if Mr. Arnold was not surprised at
Dim's nving loft so suddenly, also
Unit Dan had gono without gbttirg tho
money from Mr. Arnold which ho,
Arnold owed to Dim, to which witness
replied that Mr. Arnold had heon sur
prised and that Dan had given him,
Frank, an order for tho ?00 duo.
Chus. W. Rinkor was tho ni.xt wit
ness called and stated that ho had gono
to Dan Durkers at about 3:30 on Mon
day afternoon for tho purpose of ro
turning Frank's wagon and got! ing Mr.
Arnold's which was thoro. Witness
Bald ho saw only Frank and that Frank
told him he was in a hurry as ho must
go to Red Cloud yet that evening as
I). in and Alice had sold out to him and
would take the train next uiorning for
Di nver. Witness also stated that lio
could look into House through south
east window, saw dishes and oil cloth
on table. Witness stated that Frank
had come from barn and returned to
ward sumo.
Win Vanco was recalled nnd said
that ho Had had a conversation with
Frank about t no weeks previous to
finding of bodies in which Frank had
said lliat ho understood that witness
soon expicted to leave and asked wit
ness why he did not get Dan to help
him.
Chas. Hunter recalled. Had conver
sation with defendanton Monday after
noon, February 1, when ho said ho had
bought Dan out, paying him 91000, and
said Dan would kavo for Red Cloud
Unit evening, iu thoy wanted to visit
relatives there that evening. Said Dan
ivotild havo no tumble-in getting work.
Frank gave Hunter 8100 in exchange
(or a check in tlio afternoon.
Mis. Mary Walters, mother of Alice,
last saw Dan aad Alice about three
weeks before finding of bodies.
Chas. Kenkel was iccalled. Hud a
conversation with defeudatit on Tues-
uiorning, in Iuavale; defendant said
Dan wns taking his first ride on a
train; also said Dan was going to work
in Duuvor, where ho could get belter
waj;es, and that ho was going to faun
Dan's place. Cross-examination de
veloped nothing additional.
Harry Cloud was called and testified
to having conversation with defendant
on Tuesday after disappearance of
Dun and Alice; defendant told of buy
ing Dan out; said Dan had gono to
Denver, and that his sister Alice, was
going to keep house for defendant;
Guy was going to worK for him; said
Dan had about 81000 when he left.
Was ai D.m'd home in afternoon and
joked villi Frank about his marriage
Detendaui said Dan and Alice kept
one team, a buy belonging to Alice and
,i in own mare belonging to Dan. The
blown mure was for sale for $100
l'h'id S'ltitideis testified to tlio arrest
ot Frank; said he detained him whiio
Deputy ijaiu Foo went to county at-
lormy's ollice for a wariaut, finally ac
companying defendant there, wheie
warrant was ion! to him. Deli iidant
si'fiuul willing to submit to arrest;
suil, mi way to county attorney's ollice,
Mi.it bn Ii it t never owned h gun.
N. K. 11 irvov recalled. Was at Dan'
Mond i morning; whs three mile
not lit of i evidence at sunrise. Went to
inquire about lm , hut there was no
one there. Knocked at door, then'
walked to stablo, bur saw no one.
Went to hay liyld. Window blinds
were down. Never had hauled hay
fif m i here before. Weighed liav on
scales, and refieshed his uietuor) as to
date ft oui scale book.
Arthur Wolcott recalled. Defendant
camo to him to sella hog Wednesday,
but disagreed as to price; defendant
said he had given ail his money to D.tu
that morning.
Sheriff MeArthur identified tho box
of cartridges which had boon given to
him ou tho day of the sale by Lew
Wallers; gave tho box to county attor
ney that night or following morning.
K U.Oveinian, who had tho exhibits
in his possession, said ho got tho revol
ver from George Matkins and the
shells from the sherifl, and kept them
in his possession. Rocoived clothing,
etc., from Wm. Walters ncd A. Arnold,
and they had been in his possession,
since. Identified bullet received from
Coronor Ruiuos about ono month ago
The Defense.
The following witnesjes woro called
by tho defense to prove tho previous
good character of tuo accused. All
had known him for a number ot years,
and testifiod that his reputation was
good: K.E Ladd, Ellas Goblo, R. K.
Davis, Win. Heuton, Gcorgo Hoaton,
Wm. Sorl, Art Farnhaio, Joo McClel
laud, Karl Uorwell, Jno, Sutton,
Howard Doisl6y, Wm. Seibort, Frank
Seibort and John Rutledgc. Very fow
of these witnesses tcbtiflcd as to Frank's
I reputation within the past two years.
R.ead This Carefully
I am making lots of Farm Loans.
There are reasons for this. I can close a
loan for you in three days after taking your
application, for these reasons:
You do not have to wait and pay for a
man to examine the land. My company has
oceans of money. You do not wait for them
to sell your loan in New York or London
before getting the cash.
You can Pay Off at Any Time,
without giving a day's notice of your inten
tion so to do. All other companies require
from 30 to 60 days notice on this point.
I have so many different plans for making
loans that some one is bound to suit. No
one can give better rates.
J. H. BAILEY. Red Cloud.
Mrs. Barker on the Stand.
Mts Mary Darker, mother of tho
accused, testified that Frank hnd at
tended a dance at Gilroy's Friday
night, January 20, accompanying
Lizzie Renkcl; that ho had returned
homo about 2.30 Saturday morning,
and was called by her at 12.30 p. in ,
(or at almost precisely tho same hour
at which tho Pope Dros claims to have
sold Frank the gun and sheds ) After
dinnor Frank loft tho house on his
pony, returning between 4 and 5
o'clock. Further testified that Frank
was at homo Monday morning, nnd
carried washwater for her, leaving
home about 5) n. m to go to work on
the ico He was at home for sup) cr.
Later in tlio vvening lie accompanied
her homo from Roy Matkins'; at whose
house ho art iwd about 0 p. in. Ho
said ho had spent the evening at Iua
vale. Witness testified that Frank hud
slept at home with Ids hiother Guy
that night. Witness arose about 12
o'clock that night and Frank was in
b-d at that tiiuo. Did not know where
he was on Tuesday. Thought lie was
at home all Tuesday night. Win away
from home Wednesday evening, re
turning atom midnight. Wa attested
Tiiiir.-daj . On redirect examination
witness testified positively that the ac
cused was at home all of Tuesday night
Alice BarKer, sister of the ticeu-ed,
testilied that she attended the diinee at
("iilroy's on Friday night; that Frank
was there with L'zie Renkel, nnd
thai ho returned homo about 2 30 a. in.
was at home in bed until called by his
bis mother at 12:30 p. 111., and after
remaining mound the house for a
short time ho got on his pony and
went away, returning between 1 and ii
p in. Testified that he loft homo ab mt
0 a m. Monday to go to the river to
put up ice. Was at home for supper
Monday, going away with his brother
Guy for a short time and returned
home about 8 o'clock; wont to bed at
Uaual tune, and slept that night with
Guv.
Guy Barker testified that Frank was
at the Gilroy dance on Friday eight
with Lizzio Renkel, returning homo
about '2 o'clock. He slept with Guy.
Guy testilied that ho slept in tho trout
of the bed and Frank in the back part.
When ho got up in the morning tho
accused was still in bedj Nextsawhiui
about half past twelve. Next saw him
between 0 and 7 the same evening.
On cross examination witness became
a little confused as to tho movements
of the licensed 011 Monday evening
after supper, tlrst stating that he was
at homo nil evening, and nlso stating
that Frank was at Iuavalo with him
from 7 until 0 p. m. Guy wont to bod
first; had puen in bo 1 but n short time
when Frauk came to bed; eaid accused
arose early Tuesday morning,
J. W. Darker, father ot Frauk, gavo
tho same testimony as tho preceding
witness as to tho accusod's movements
ou Friday, February 1. Next saw Frank
between 2 and 3 in the afternoon at
Iuavale; was not at home during the
uoon hour. Again saw him at supper
time. Witness was shown n revolver
by attorney for defenso, which witness
saiil was found by Mrs. Darker in
Frank's pocket the uiorning of the
funeral of Dan and his wife. Tho re
volver was given to him by his wife,
and he in turn showed it to Mr. Mercer;
took tho gun home and locked it in a
drawer. It was found in tuo. pocket
of tho trousor t which dofontunt was
wearing in court. Rovolver was turn
ed over to attorneys for defense last
Saturday. Asked when ho last saw
D.ui Darner alive, witness said on
Monday evening, February I. Was in
front of Sawyer's barn in Inavale, aud
saw Dan and Alice puss in Frank's
buggy, going west tiward home, with
the team of the no 'used. D.tu called
to him, saying "Hello." Was positive
i' was Dan and his wife. On cross
examination, witness said ho thought
Fiank wont to Dan's on Fiiday to do
chores. Was positive that Frank went
to bed after coming houm from the
dance on Friday night at 2:30. Witness
got up and lult aeoi.S"d in when ho
ciiino home Witness left honiu about
G -.301111(1 next saw Frank about 2-30
that afternoon in Inavale. 11. G. Saw
yer and others weropiesnnt at the time.
Witness said ho did not seo defendant
tiom Saturday until M in day evening.
Frank went to town after supper, re
turning homo about 5) p. 111. On cross
( xiiininatiou witness became confused
and uncertain as 10 who came in first
Monday night, but thought his wife
came lu first, Frank next, then Guy
and lastly Allco. Witness noxt stated
ho did not seo Fiank dining tho day
Saturday, but saw him in the eveuing.
Didn't know what accused was doing
on Tuesday. Saw him Tuesday even
ing botweon 0 nnd 7. Did not know
what timo he got homo that night.
Witness again stated that ho saw Dae
Monday ovoning. Did not tell atlor
ntiy for defense that ho saw Dan on
Monday, until about a month ngo, aud
did not mention it to his wife until
three or four days after the funeral;
also stated that ho saw Dn on tho
Sunday preceding. Witness attempted
to describe clothing worn by Dan when
ho saw him Monday ovoning, but could
not positively identify clothing offered
in evidence, as it was about dusk.
Witness described horses owned by tho
Darker brothers in an attempt to rc-
butt testimony el Harry Cloud.
Roj; Matkins was next called, lln l nl
so described tho horses owned by tho
brother?, corroborating Mr. Darkor's
testimony. Said ho was at Dan's homo
two weokB prior to tho Sunday Dan
was last scon alive, when Dan told him
ho had traded his brown maro to An
drow Arnold, but had not yet turned
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