Who Am I? #4

[Capt. Hamp Cox]

Many thought he was a "wild and crazy" guy.

[Silver Creek Slim]

Many thought he was a "wild and crazy" guy.

Ya gots a picture?

Slim(like it will help)

[Silver Creek Slim]

Steve Martin


Slim

[Capt. Hamp Cox]

Many thought he was a "wild and crazy" guy.

Ya gots a picture?

Slim(like it will help)

Picky, picky.

[Capt. Hamp Cox]

Steve Martin


Slim

Since we got to keep it family oriented here, all I'll say is "Smart Donkey".

[Silver Creek Slim]

 

Slim

[Capt. Hamp Cox]

Subject of this post had a confrontation (bloodless) with Wyatt Earp in Dodge City in 1878.

[Cheyenne]

Clay Allison

[Capt. Hamp Cox]

Clay Allison

thanks for finally puttin' this one to bed, Cheyenne.

More about Clay:

http://www.ku.edu/kansas/ford/myers.html

http://www.rra.dst.tx.us/c_t/people/rcALLISON.cfm

[Silver Creek Slim]

That proves Cheyenne is smarter than me. 

Slim

[Capt. Hamp Cox]

That proves Cheyenne is smarter than me. 

Slim

Mebbe, but you trys harder and makes more noise.

[Silver Creek Slim]

That proves Cheyenne is smarter than me. 

Slim

Mebbe, but you trys harder and makes more noise.

Slim

[Capt. Hamp Cox]

" Much has been written in various books about Clay Allison's adventures in Dodge City but very little mention of him was found in the town's newspapers. On August 6, 1878, the Ford County Globe noted that "Clay Allison, one of the Allison Bros., from the Cimarron, south of Las Animas, Colorado, stopped off at Dodge last week on his way home from St. Louis. We are glad to say that Clay has about recovered from the effects of the East St. Louis scrimmage."

     "The Globe, September 10, Mentioned that Allison was again in Dodge on September 5. On March 2, 1880, the Globe printed a letter written by Allison in which he defended his reputation and explained the "East St. Louis scrimmage":

"A CARD FROM CLAY ALLISON.


     "To the Editor of the Globe:


     About the 26th of July there appeared in one of the St. Louis papers an account of an altercation between myself and one Tisinger, in East St. Louis, in which account there appeared several gross misrepresentations which I desire to contradict.

     1st It was alleged that I was murderer of fifteen men. In answer to this assertion I will say that it is entirely false, and that I stand ready at all times and places for an open inspection, and anyone who wishes to learn of my past record can make inquiries of any of the leading citizens of Wayne county, Tennessee, where I was born and raised, or of officers of the late rebellion, on either side. I served in the 9th Tennessee regiment, Co. F, and the last two years of the service was a scout for Ben McCulloch and Gen. Forrest. Since the war I have resided in Mexico, Texas, and Kansas, principally on the frontier, and I will refer to any of the tax payers and prominent men in either of the localities where I have resided. I have at all times tried to use my influence toward protecting the property holders and substantial men of the country from thieves, outlaws, and murderers, among whom I do not care to be classed.

     2nd, It was also charged that I endeavored to use a gun on the occasion of the St. Louis difficulty, which is untrue, and can be proven by either Col. Hunter, of St. Louis, or the clerk of Irwin, Allen & Co. It was also stated that I got the worst of the fight. In regard to this I also refer to Col. Hunter. I do not claim to be prize fighter, but as an evidence of the correct result of this fight. I will only say that I was somewhat hurt but did not squeal, as did my three opponents.

     My present residence is on the Washita in Hemphill county, Texas, where I am open for inspection and can be seen at any time.
     Clay Allison.
     Dodge City, Feb. 26, 1880.
     St. Louis and other papers please copy."

     The final reference to Allison's being in Dodge was this short item in the Globe, August 17, 1880: "Clay Allison came up from the Pan Handle Sunday."

All of the above is from http://www.kancoll.org/khq/khqlist.htm

[Four-Eyed Buck]

The Aug. '78 mention should be the time of the altercation with Wyatt. Which would probably be considered more of a stare down, than an altercation, which might be an indication of the small mention by the paper. No gun play, no sensational news to print...the reporter was probably going " HO, HUM".........Buck