was a noted outlaw who was credited with killing 27 people, though he claimed 42, and had killed 4 by the age of 15
but what was interesting about the article was that in 1868, according to wikipedia, 1/3 of the state police were former slaves.
I never would have imagined that.
Here's another gem from the article:
The Bull's Head Tavern, in Abilene, had been established by partners, ex-lawman, Ben Thompson and gambler, Phil Coe. The two entrepreneurs had painted a picture of a bull with a large erect penis on the side of their establishment as an advertisement. Citizens complained to town marshal, "Wild Bill" Hickok.
Last edited by Dervish; 03/09/14 04:07 AM.
