Fellow wagerers harbored well-justified suspicions of race fixing, and in later years Ed confessed to sometimes running under a false identity and also to throwing one race under threats from a gang. by HistoryNet Staff 6/12/2006. ADDRESS ED. He moved to Creede in 1892 and was the manager of the Denver Exchange gambling club until the town was destroyed by fire in June 1892. Bat Mastersons strong trait., Bat and Emma spent four years at the Delavan Hotel before taking the first in a string of apartments. Originally published in the April 2012 issue of Wild West. But monetary recognition lagged behind, and Ed soon devised schemes to boost the family income. Penn, Chris. The couple's engagements meant they were often apart and Emma filed for a divorce in Denver on 29 June 1893. A Dodge City census from 1880 records that Bat Masterson was living with the 19-year-old Annie Ladue, described to be his concubine. [17]:41, It was in Denver that Masterson met and began a long-term friendship with the infamous confidence man and crime boss Soapy Smith. He defended his outpost successfully. Masterson was the second child of Thomas Masterson (or Mastersan), who was born in Canada to an Irish family, and Catherine McGurk (or McGureth), who was born in Ireland. Most of her estate went to her sister Anna, the wife of my great grandfather Erwin Landis Adams.". Ed was in demand both as a trainer and participant. Five Guns West (1955) Five criminals are recruited by the Confederacy for a dangerous mission in exchange for a pardon. A Few Words on the TV series Bat Masterson. He had to return to Dodge City to save his brother. Wagner died the next day, but Walker was taken back to Texas and recovered. It had a rawhide handle and an eight . "[24] Masterson was in Jacksonville, Florida, on January 25, 1894, acting as a second for Charlie Mitchell during Mitchell's heavyweight title shot at the champion, James J. Bat Masterson is a gambler, empire-builder, Indian fighter and journalist. by Dennis Adler. There was no life insurance, as, according to Emma, Bat hadnt believed in it. The three become friends and work together hunting buffalo, with the two brothers working as Wyatt's skinners. ", DeArment, Robert K. "Bat Masterson's Femmes Fatales. "Alfred Henry Lewis Lived in Action He Penned. Wyatt Earp, seated second from the left, and Bat Masterson, back row third from the left, in a photo taken around June 10, 1883 after Masterson, Earp, Charlie Bassett (front row far left) and Neal Brown (front row far right) returned to the city to restore their friend Luke Short (standing second from left) to his position as owner of the Long Branch Saloon. On April 5, 1915, the 61-year-old Masterson was in Havana, Cuba, attending the heavyweight championship fight between Jack Johnson and Jess Willard. Ex-wife of Edward Moulton However, Masterson's rescue of Doc Holliday, as well as his nightly "moonlighting" as a faro dealer, spelled doom for his career as city marshal of Trinidad. On October 26, 1889, the Clipper [ Palace and has concluded to engage in sic] Masterson, got tired of running the reported, The late manager, B.W. Masterson was grabbed by friends of Deger and pistol-whipped by the lawman. In addition, he offered to let them follow along with the group of dignitaries he was leading on a trip to a large cattle ranch about twenty-five miles to the south of North Platte. Wyatt and Josephine Earp near their mining claim outside Vidal, California, 1906. "Those Guns of Bat Masterson,", DeMattos, Jack. Finally, they were arrested, fined, and released a short time later. Regaining consciousness, she screamed with pain until neighbors rushed in and called a doctor, who recorded that the boiling water had struck Mrs. Masterson on the breast and ran down between her corset and the body, blistering the front of her body.. If so, nothing came of it, and the reported horde of Masterson papers disappeared. [b] The other six Masterson children were Edward John (18521878), James Patrick (18551895), Nellie E. (18571925), Thomas (18581941), George Henry (18601889), and Emma Anna "Minnie" (18621884). The reporter would have been surprised to learn just what an adventurous and unconventional life Emma had led before settling down with Bat. One obituary read, She remained an obscure figure behind the bright flare of her husbands fame. No doubt her longstanding health problems had played a part in that, but it is also certain she had had more than her share of excitement as Mrs. Emma Moulton. [38] Later that day, in the official film of the fight, Masterson can be seen as one of the seconds for Jess Willard, climbing through the ropes just prior to the fight. Emma was now getting more bookings and had extended her act. January 4, 2015. He was later pistol-whipped and had to pay a heavy fine for it. Both have a large number of depositors one of time depositors and the other receives his deposits for keeps. Three cowboys trick a magician into helping them rob a bank by taking Bat Masterson's gun "as a joke" before he enters the bank. Masterson took Billy Thompson out of Ogallala by a midnight train bound for North Platte, Nebraska. William "Billy" Tyler was killed by the Indians, and two brothers, Isaac and Jacob Scheidler, were sleeping in their wagon when the Indians attacked and killed them. Winchester Sheriff Bat Masterson Commemorative rifle. He made the transition from the western frontier to become a metropolitan newspaperman and a prize ring pundit. Runyon was a close friend of Masterson's and offered this memorable eulogy: "He was a 100 percent, 22-karat real man. On February 8, 1881, he left Dodge City and joined Wyatt Earp in Tombstone, Arizona Territory, where he met Luke Short for the first time. [citation needed], Masterson arrived in Dodge City on April 16, 1881,[4]:442 where he accosted Updegraff and Peacock. The woman, the report continued, was greatly embarrassed, but she stood the ordeal wonderfully well. They were married 58 years, until her death in 2003. By 1877 Emma was sufficiently proficient to get theatrical bookings, appearing in Chicago, Boston and Providence, R.I. She was billed as Queen of Clubs, in her artistic Indian Club exercises, introducing new and difficult wrist motions, showing wonderful science and endurance., Emma joined Tony Deniers Humpty Dumpty Troupe for its 187879 season, appearing as The Champion of All Lady Club-Swingers. These club performances garnered highly favorable reviews. Masterson's story was that an irate woman belted him with an umbrella on May 2, 1902, when she took exception to an "undesirable" such as Masterson trying to cast his ballot at a local election. . One New Orleans critic gushed, Emma Moulton was wonderfulvery graceful in her movements and a model for all young ladies who may seek to develop their strength by calisthenic exercises.. Norman, OK: University of Oklahoma Press. (Bat). Free shipping. He claimed to have traveled to the Montana goldfields but could not have stayed long, as he competed at the Minnesota State Fair in 1867 and the following year challenged anyone in the state to run against him. As a sheriff in Kansas, Masterson had no authority in Colorado, but this did not prevent him from enlisting a large company of men. Masterson retaliated on April 18 by founding a rival club, the Olympic, with himself as president. He was the designated timekeeper for Kilrain and came under fire from some sources for how he handled his role. She filed for divorce on June 29, 1893, claiming desertion and failure to make provision for her support. Bat Masterson was born on November 26, 1853, in Quebec, Canada, and baptized Bartholomiew, which the family shortened to Bart or Bat. Masterson received favorable media coverage from a Denver newspaper called George's Weekly, where he was employed as sports editor. You may have gotten your wife to back down on the swinging after all this hit the fan starting back with your visit to Hedonism II, (if it's at all true that you are still monogamous) but she will cheat. Whether they produced battlefield images of the dead or daguerreotype portraits of common soldiers, []. (See DeArment, Robert K., Bat Masterson later claimed on a U.S. census form that he was born in. This is the reason why he used a cane. Masterson's Colorado activities did not go over well with the voters of Ford County, Kansas. He is remembered today for his connection to many of the Wild West's most iconic people, places, and events, and his life and likeness are frequently depicted in American popular culture. In September Baltimores Sun reported Ed would race Emma at a series of scheduled fairs, giving her a 25-yard head start over 125 yards. [4]:342343, Masterson moved to New York City in 1895 to briefly serve as a bodyguard for millionaire George Gould. Ed was summoned to defend himself, with notices to that effect appearing in the Rocky Mountain Sentinel in August and September. The Dodge City Peace Commission. Reportedly, Masterson saw to it that Luke Short, Johnny Murphy, and "twelve other good men were scattered around the ring where they would do the most good in case of an emergency. Updegraff was a drunk, and Jim thought him dishonest. Masterson arrived from a visit to Ogallala, this week. Without telling his wife, Cody gave Masterson her new phaeton buggy and a well-bred horse to transport Billy out of Nebraska. On November 14, 1888, a Palace bartender shot and killed a blacksmith outside the front door, and on December 2 someone else was gunned down in the upstairs barroom. "The President and the Gunfighter,", DeMattos, Jack. On July 12, 1932, Emma was found on the floor of her room, dead from heart disease, two days after her 75th birthday. Masterson says his sites specialize in "severe" spanking, and in an effort to re-create for his audience the same sensation he felt when he first viewed the black-and-white schoolgirl photo -- the . The title character was played by Gene Barry and the half-hour black-and-white shows ran on NBC from 1958 to 1961. Narrator: A Nebraska cow town - July 26, 1884. [d] Within a month of Masterson's election, on December 6, 1877, Ed Masterson replaced Larry Deger as city marshal of Dodge, so together the Masterson brothers controlled the city and county police forces. [citation needed], In August 1874, Masterson signed on as a U.S. Army scout with Colonel Nelson Miles, who was leading a force from Fort Dodge to pursue Comanche and Apache war parties across the Cherokee Strip and into Texas. Post-fight news accounts reported that a woman in disguise had tried to slip into the all-male audience. A former sailor (Tom Tryon) seeking a wife falls for a beautiful woman (Carol Lynley) whose relationship with her plain twin sister (Shirley Knight) hides a sinister secret. But she kept in shape and soon became involved in the then-popular activity of Indian club swinging. The journey takes them to Dodge City, Trinidad, Cheyenne, Denver, Leadville, and Los Angeles. The local newspapers were ambiguous about who shot Wagner and Walker, and this led some later historians to question whether Bat Masterson was involved. In 1992, he was inducted into the Western Performers Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City. President Taft had his attorney general conduct an investigation of Masterson's employment as a deputy U.S. During the scuffle, the gun discharged and C.C. On November 4, 1879, a bartender named George T. Hinkel defeated Masterson in his re-election bid for sheriff by a vote of 404 to 268. William Barclay 'Bat' Masterson: Just my life. Marshal Mother of John T Masterson; Margaret A Mullen; William Edward Masterson; Susan L McMichael and Cecelia A Kelly. Vox Populi folded after printing just one issue and almost another 20 years would pass before he made journalism a full-time profession in New York City. [citation needed] Masterson had only been in Tombstone for two months when he received an urgent telegram that compelled him to return to Dodge City. "William Barclay Masterson: An Adventure Story with a Live Hero. Masterson's opponent turned out to be Larry Deger. "[37] Masterson served in the position, earning $2,000 per year (equal to $60,319 today), until 1909. His funeral was attended by over 500 people. Bartholomew "Bat" Masterson had made a living with his gun from a. He recruited the famous gunmen Ben Thompson, Mysterious Dave Mather, John Joshua Webb and Doc Holliday. [4]:346347, On April 9, 1899, Masterson became a partner in a boxing club called the Colorado Athletic Association. Her parents were John and Catherine Walters and she had two sisters, Anna and Bertha. It took Masterson nearly a year, but he finally collected his overdue wages from Ritter, at gunpoint. On April 15, 1873, Masterson learned that Ritter was due to arrive in Dodge City, Kansas, aboard a Santa Fe train and that Ritter was carrying a large roll of cash. Emma was devastated and a month later wrote, I hope I will die soon to be with him.. Charlie married Nancy Cooper back in 1896, and over time she filled the role of business manager. 11:00 AM. Meanwhile, Ed took a sprinting protg named Collins to England to compete in a handicap race, which the latter duly won. [22], Masterson maintained an interest in prizefighting and other sports, and was known as a frequent attendee at boxing matches across the country. He had hardly settled into his $75-a-month marshal's job when Wyatt Earp requested his help to prevent the extradition of Doc Holliday from Colorado to Arizona. She may have noticed headlines on July 19, 1922, reporting the death of Stanford Universitys respected longtime track coach, Edward W. Dad Moulton. He had six siblings five brothers and two sisters. The only known source for that date was given by Masterson's brother, Thomas Masterson, years after Bat had died. By Lisa Respers France and Taylor Romine, CNN. Bartholemew William Barclay "Bat" Masterson (November 26, 1853 October 25, 1921) was a U.S. Army scout, lawman, professional gambler, and journalist known for his exploits in the 19th and early 20th-century American Old West. William Olds accidentally shot himself in the head as he was descending a ladder. [2] Secrest, Clark. He was adjudged the Most Popular Man in Dodge City on 4 July 1885, and was awarded a gold watch chain and a gold-headed cane. On June 6, 1877, Masterson tried to prevent the arrest of Robert Gilmore, who was known to the locals as "Bobby Gill." 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"Bat Masterson's Rescue of Bully Bill,", DeArment, Robert K. "That Masterson-McDonald Standoff. William Barclay 'Bat' Masterson: I guess I'd better ride up there. They were photographed standing together on the roof of the New York Morning Telegraph building and went back to Masterson's office where he asked Hart to sit in his chair and pose for a second photo with him. [8], Masterson was appointed city marshal of Trinidad, Colorado, on April 17, 1882. The bunco charge was dismissed. Somehow it got shortened to Bat. Go to https://curiositystream.thld.co/biographicsmar for unlimited access to the world's top documentaries and nonfiction series. Subscribe for new videos . Bat Masterson and his brothers left their home to become buffalo hunters in the Great Plains. The relationship blossomed, and the pair married on January 13, 1873. His affair with Nellie McMahon Spencer caused troubled between Masterson, and Nellies husband Lou Spencer. His stay in Dodge City was sensationalized by violence. At age 17, Masterson. 0. Henry Woodson Strong scouted for famed Indian fighter Ranald S. Mackenzie. ", Roberts, Gary L. "Bat Masterson and the Sweetwater Shootout. She retired from the stage in 1892 and contented herself with being his wife. [6], On February 1, 1878, Sheriff Masterson captured the notorious outlaws Dave Rudabaugh and Ed West, who were wanted for an attempted train robbery. The result of this gathering reinstated Luke Short in Dodge. . W. MOULTON AND WIFE IN RUNNING COSTUME. In 1882, he was appointed City Marshal of Trinidad, Colorado. The men must travel to Kansas to intercept a stagecoach that is carrying a . Of medium height, Mrs. Masterson is a woman of retiring disposition." Masterson was back in Dodge City on November 1, 1884, where he issued a small newspaper called Vox Populi which was devoted to local political issues. Subscribe to receive our weekly newsletter with top stories from master historians. A loud cheer then went up from a large crowd which had witnessed the event. For the remaining 12 years of his life, Masterson covered the major boxing events of that era for the New York Morning Telegraph. She is said to have been born in Ireland. He begins working as a buffalo hunter, where he meets Bat and Ed Masterson. Masterson's epitaph states that he was "Loved by Everyone".[42][43]. Fair, and Emma beat Ed by two feet. Alfred Lewis published The Sunset Trail in 1905. dead, at the feet of his wife, the only white woman in all that country, except Quanah Parker's mother. His death left the family in dire straits and forced to live with relatives, at first with Catherines brother in Montgomery County and then with her mother in West Philadelphia. Daughter of John Walters and Catherine Walters Bat Masterson was arrested on the 2nd inst. A Look at the Damage from the Secret War in Laos. He died on October 25, 1921 from a heart attack while writing at his desk. With an average body type with an attractive personality. Brennan was hit by one of King's bullets, possibly by accident, and was killed. His family moved to Illinois when he was a child, and he claimed all his life he was born there. If anyone expects to see in her a typical Westerner, he wrote, he will be much mistaken. He was raised in family farms in different places, including Quebec, New York, Illinois, and Missouri. However, the rediscovery of two court cases in which Bat Masterson testified under oath that he had shot both men adds credence to the idea that Bat had avenged his brother. I guess it could be that Nick was lying to Faran. )", From Re: emma walters masterson, bat masterson's wife 2005, "Emma died childless. As Ed stumbled away from the scene, Bat Masterson responded from across the street, firing on both Wagner and Wagner's boss, Alf Walkerwho was holding a gun. [f] In 1907, Masterson provided five biographical studies of Ben Thompson,[30] Wyatt Earp,[31] Luke Short,[32] Doc Holliday[33] and Bill Tilghman.[34]. Marshal William Henkel announced on February 6, 1905, Bats appointment as a deputy U.S. marshal for the Southern District of New York. In a Denver theatre, Lou Spencer confronted Masterson and hit his face with a pistol before they started fighting. On September 7, 1892, Masterson, Short, and Charlie Bassett attended the SullivanCorbett championship fight in New Orleans. He had a great sense of humor and a marvelous fund of reminiscence, and was one of the most entertaining companions we have ever known. Moulton was born in 1847 or 1848 and had served with the 1st Minnesota Heavy Artillery Regiment toward the end of the Civil War. [4]:206 Citizens were outraged and warrants were issued, but Bat and Jim Masterson were permitted to leave Dodge City. Managed by: Private User [4]:3233, Masterson was once again engaged in buffalo hunting on June 27, 1874, when he became an involuntary participant in one of the Wild West's most celebrated Indian fights: a five-day siege by several hundred Comanche, Kiowa and Cheyenne warriors led by Quanah Parker at a collection of ramshackle buildings in the Texas panhandle known as Adobe Walls. It is in the original box with sleeve (slight fraying at sleeve ends) with factory wrapping, tags, manual and polish cloth. Billy Thompson had shot the thumb off a man named Tucker, who, despite missing a digit, managed to fire back and seriously wound Billy. However, he left everything to her, and there was enough put away for her to continue to live reasonably comfortably. Masterson drew his pistol and Connors attempted to seize it. She said she was a variety performer and came here from Denver.. I wish you to show this letter to Alfred Henry Lewis and go over the matter with him. He maintained his interest in fights, supporting champions, placing bets, and serving as a timekeeper. Local civilians have recycled and repurposed war material. [17]:4041 Emma was not divorced from her first husband, Edwin Winford Moulton, until November 9, 1893. Tom Sizemore is a handsome actor who stands tall at the height of 5 ft 10 in or 178.5 cm or 1.78 m. He has a body weight of 82 kg or 181 lbs. Other dates are cited in some Colin sources, but his baptism is recorded in the Quebec Archives in a record dated 27 November 1853, making it clear that he was born the previous day. (written by) Cast (in credits order) verified as complete Produced by Music by Bruce Broughton Cinematography by William A. Fraker . 1855 d. 1895 tuberculosis) Wife: Emma Walters (actress, m. 21-Nov-1891) The New York Morning Telegraph Columnist He had six siblings - five brothers and two sisters. In North Platte, Masterson was provided with assistance by William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody, who promptly offered to help. Moulton obtained a letter of introduction to the chief of police in that place, went there and, after locating his better half, fleeced the head of the police department out of $50 and departed for home. He is buried at the Woodlawn Cemetery in The Bronx with the epitaph Loved by Everyone. No one has yet turned up a record of the marriage, and in any case Emma remained legally married to Ed Moulton. In a five-day siege on June 27, 1874 in Adobe Walls, Masterson was engaged in one of the most celebrated fights in the Wild West. They were hired by Raymond Ritter to grade a railroad track in 1872, but when cheated of their wages, Bat recovered it at gunpoint a year later. He is well qualified to fill the office and, if elected, will never shrink from danger." Bat was now immersed in boxing and attending fights nationwide, sometimes as a referee, sometimes as the manager or backer of a fighter. Masterson took his case directly to Colorado Governor Frederick W. Pitkin, who listened to Masterson's appeal and finally refused to grant Holliday's extradition. [19] There, Masterson probably first met an Indian club swinger and singer, Emma Moulton. In the brief film clip, he doffs his hat, smiles for the camera, and dons his hat. In an attempt to interrupt Robert Gilmores arrest in 1877, he fought the city marshal Lawrence Deger, and let Gilmore escape. Bat was sworn in that March 28. [11], The 1880 Dodge City census shows that, at that time, Masterson was living with Annie Ladue, age 19 (described as his "concubine"). Louderbaugh was shot in the left wrist. The trouble began in a Denver theater on September 18, 1886, when a comedian named Lou Spencer, who was performing on stage, spotted his wife, Nellie, seated in the audience on Masterson's knee. In 1928 Stuart Lake wrote Emma, seeking information for his biography of Wyatt Earp. She later said she loved housekeeping and, having compiled a fine library, would rather read than play euchre or bridge. His last column included this statement "I suppose these ginks who argue that because the rich man gets ice in the summer and the poor man gets it in the winter, things are breaking even for both. Mr. Masterson was sitting in that same chair eighteen days later when he heard the last call. New York some business where there are more profits. The same issue reported that Emma was to open at Denvers New Central Theatre. Mayor A.B. The Palace had long been a target for Denvers reform-minded citizens, and these latest killings caused authorities to revoke its license. . Marshal Concurrent to his career as a newspaper writer, Masterson served as the timekeeper for many prize fights, most notably for the Jack Johnson Jess Willard title fight in Havana, Cuba, on April 5, 1915. [4]:361363 Two conflicting versions are given for what caused his final departure from Denver. "Who Killed Jack Wagner? An alternate version states that Masterson had become a dangerous drunk who was run out of Denver for being a public nuisance. They met Luke Short, and started working as faro dealers or look outs for Tombstones Oriental Saloon, an upscale bar at that time. Apart from the prizes, he could usually count on plenty of wagering and side bets. The revolver comes with simulated stag grips, a 3 " barrel, a full-length ejector and a bright nickel finish with "W.B. [c] After being fought to a standstill, Quanah Parker and his followers rode off. "[15] Editor Masterson did not survive his first week. Over the course of the long tour Emma grew close to fellow performer Frank Clifton, a 37-yearold veteran of circuses and music halls on both sides of the Atlantic. James Masterson, also known as Jim Masterson, (September 18, 1855 - March 31, 1895) was a lawman of the American West and the brother of gunfighters and lawmen Bat Masterson and Ed Masterson. The news and statements it contains seem to be of a somewhat personal nature. The new manager was longtime patron Bat Masterson, the celebrated former lawman who now made his way by gambling and following the sport of pugilism. Whether legally wed or not, Emma now settled into a quieter and more settled existence as Mrs. Masterson. Bats friend Jake Kilrain stood bail for her, but many years later she still recalled the day she had spent in jail. [7] Ed Masterson was mortally wounded by a cowboy named Jack Wagner, who was unaware that Bat Masterson was in the vicinity. American army scout, lawman, gambler, and journalist (18531921). Dr. Cockrell pointed to a young man nearby and said it was Masterson and that he had killed 26 men. Cemetery Headstones Gravestone Cemeteries Graveyards Famous Tombstones Famous Graves Brenda Bat Masterson's Headstone Jack Wagner Into The West ", Penn, Chris. Legends have to begin somewhere. Before disbanding on June 10, 1883, Short, Masterson, Earp, and five other notable men from frontier history posed for a group portrait that was soon labeled "The Dodge City Peace Commission." I also have a couple of antiques that I will be listing. About the same time Bat was embroiled in a bitter feud with boxing promoter Otto Floto and grew disillusioned with Denver. Bats friends left little record of the couples relationship, but they seemed to get along well. The latter has recovered from his wounds. They were arrested and released later. He spent more time on the road and later claimed he had only stayed so long because Denver suited Emmas health. But on April 15 the remodeled theater reopened once again as the Palace. "[28], A friend, journalist, Alfred Henry Lewis, persuaded his brother, William Lewis, to provide Masterson with employment as a columnist for William's newspaper, the New York Morning Telegraph. To subscribe, click here. The New York "Morning Telegraph" hired Masterson as a sportswriter, then a columnist and finally its sports editor. Sizemore has an attractive pair of blue eyes and his hair color is dark brown. 45 Bat Masterson Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images All Browse 45 bat masterson stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. 409 W. Madison St. By then he was coaching the University of Michigan football team. The marriage was dissolved on 9 November 1893. Wife of Bat Masterson, US. 1900 United States Federal Census Record, Arapahoe, Denver, Precinct #3; text summary: William Masterson, birthplace of Missouri and birth-date of 1854; holding an occupation as Athletic Club Keeper. (2002). History is who we are and why we are the way we are.. The sons and daughters of Missouri have blazoned the way . Charlie Norton's dance hall girls had the night off and were at the Lady Gay as well. Lake later claimed to have secured a batch of Bats papers from her, which hed used to write his Earp book. "My wife's a bitch, and I LOVE HER," for my husband's desk like a week before it was announced that they were . Bat Masterson and the Sweetwater Shootout. This Colt Single Action Army revolver, is the six shooter of one of the most well-known names in American frontier history. The two move into their own house, and he begins working as a policeman. "If anyone expects to see in her a typical Westerner," he wrote, "he will be much mistaken. He later earned fame as a gunfighter and sheriff in Dodge City, Kansas, during which time he was involved in several notable shootouts. Moulton, at Minneapolis to join Frank Clifton, a horizontal-bar athlete traveling with the show.