--- ratpoison.old/src/split.c	2003-07-28 15:37:51.000000000 +0200
+++ ratpoison/src/split.c	2003-07-28 15:57:33.000000000 +0200
@@ -73,6 +73,8 @@
     }
 
   last_win = set_frames_window (frame, win);
+  /* warp mouse pointer */
+  give_window_focus (win, last_win);
 
   maximize (win);
   unhide_window (win);