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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

Miss Flossie Stephens Of this place
was awarded first premium AZ the
Musk0eee fair for rendering best vocal
and instrumental solo. Miss Carrie
Archer, OF this Nation carried away
the honors in the instrumental contest
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

4 SroLES HoEsc CAFrUEE3- Mar
shal IsbeIl received = card some days
ago informing him that 4 certain horse
and buggy had been stolen from J. ID.
Corbly, st Sheldon, Missouri, on the
18th nit. The outfit had been hired by
4 person giving the name Of ". NJ.
Harris. Of Mckinney Texas and driven
Of. After some inquiry the marshal
learned that a horse answering the
description had been left 81 Frank
Csss' some fourteen miles below here,
last Friday. 4 party drove down there
one evening but by high water vas
prevented from crossing the river.
Next morning the waters had not re-
&C ded sufficiently and SO the ttSveier
came TO town with some or the folks.
he was seen about here until nearly
the time the train went south and after
that was seen no more. The marshal
brought the outfit 70 town and the
owner was notified at once of the dis
covery and come after It Monday. In
the mans coat left here VAS letter
addressed .Biil Garrison, Larmar,
Missouri" !" and it is thought more than
likely thai vas the thieves name.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

the giriia pcst0flce during f1e Iiuntn q sep
tenber, Issl, and persons calling FOR same are
requested 10 say Advertised October N
B7own, wn. N; Martin, Aaroni
D,oors- Ioha. Naples, J. A:
T,,ks-- John: MeGhu. Rev. Rufusi
Butfls-, John C.; Seunter, Nmi
c,-t-.n. Geo. Pa-ks. Poti=n E;
C1.v = Riossarn. .; Piownan, Geo. III
Carlton. Miss KOyi Quinn, Loaisi
Cone .r.hn. Rogers. Mss Bell;
CIeare. EdWz-d; Rynesr II t-i
Cunningham. VIII; Rogers, W -
r7--k N-s Niaerva. strickland. Miss Alice;
DAYTON. &; Seymorc. z fi
Dnri-- 4 N: Spring, James;
F.lfx Ifzv. Smith. Miss LncT;
Franks, EiWard; sHeeny. n
CIfsu. Robt. Il. Thompson, Berryi
Graham, johns Ninaia- L W.
Csttlfeb p. Whiimire. Nose;
c,..Ileb Abe. Whifeaker. s. 5 ?;
Holmes, Geo o. ;; Ward, u Is
HAllstock, Ncftie; Nllkerson, Jonni
I.ahman, Ms Eliza'th right, johns
Lykias. Nh. ssIiio, 2
\ r CRANBEELkIs, 7. NJ
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

Try Roman Cathartic Pills, the
great liver regulator, blood purifier,
etc. For sale By Frazce x Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

Remember me, Think OF me;
Just lovely. Call and see them at
Patton's Drug Store.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

The CHrET7AIS will probably issue a
daily during the fair Those who de-
sire advertising space should make il
known as early as possible
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

The attention Of the ladies' Of
Vinita and the surrounding country
Is called to tie dress goods display
ed at Pa.tan's. The days OF
ssending or are over.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09
Ierrfor

The Muskoeee and Seminole Live
Stock Association vas organized last
week Pleasant Porter Was elected
president, y. b. Moore, vice president ;
Jno. Z. Moore, treasurer and y r
Blackstone, secretary c. W Turner,
Pleasant Porter and Capt Sewers were
then elected as delegates 10 the st.
Louis Cattle Convention
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

Prof. I. y CundalI viii give 4 lecture
before the Worcester Academy Liter
airy Society on Monday evening nexs
Oct. Is. at the academy Hall Sub
iect OF the lecture, ''Dhuleep Syngh-
The public are respectfully invited
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09
ST. LOUIS
u MON
sToCk x
Y ARD8
sr LnuIs
The Only Wholesale Yaras N St
Lexis Accessible By Eal
zrf Water


4 Every railroad entering ST. Louis
Il directly tributary 70 these Yards
=. Texas shippers are inf0n.sed that
connection with these yarcs nom the
Iron Mountain Gz0ufher1 railroa4 can
be made without cost and with mncE
less shrinkage than 70 any other
s. These yards have the peculiar ad-
vantage Of being located on the St.
I.oufs side Of the river. from which
ave hundred Thousand people draw
their provision supply
: Frerv packing house n s. LOUIS
has 4 regular buyer stationed here
Buvers Of cattle, hogs and sheep both
for the home market and eastern ship
1ncnt. are AZ al times represented
5. For comfort and convenience these
xar.fs hsre no superior IN the country.
Two lines Of street ears approach here.
Hosel. telegraph Offices and other con-
ESTILL NcHENRY,
W. A RAMSAY, fresldsnf-
Secretary and Treasurer
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

Nat skinner went to st. Louis last
Monday night with train of seven
teen cars Of cattle, nearly all Of his
cwn raising
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

DR.. DaTis has reached Kentucky
with his ponies but up TO the 9th of
September had not succeeded IN max
ing a single sale Everybody wants
one but the estimate they pus upon
them Is too low. The Isben pony Is
greatly admired writes the Doctor,
and in ST. Louis he received an offer OF
500, and nov resrVss not having ac-
c1-..l..l b
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

The Wild geese begun their southern
pilgrimage Tuesday evening. 4 cold
wave followed them right along within
4 cnnnle ns hours.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

Mrs. Thos. Bluejacket has en-
ploved an x No. l milliner from
St. Louis. All millinery goods
can be bought very low at the rock
building, east Of NJ. X. d T. Z. Z.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

Mss G CNDAlL'S MISSIONARY LECrr RS.
We, at Vinita, have been favored
during the last few days with a visit
from Miss Fannie Cunlail. 4 foreign
Missionary Of the Presbyterian Board
She is q member or the Syrian Mission,
whose centre is Beirut, on the eastern
shore OF the Mediterranean, and was
located az Tripoii, one hnHdrad and
fifty miles north Of Jerusalem Miss
CcndaiI is . daughter Of Prof Cundail,
principal Of the Aca,lemy. She comes
here TO visit her father and to rest,
but with 4 previous engagement to adj
dress the society Of Inquiry" At her
convenience. The Congregational
church being occupied on sabbath eve-
ming, she address was given in the
afternoon
Miss Cundal is an enthusiastic,
graceful extempore speaker, self pos
sessed on the platform to remarkable
degree, and at once won the hearts Of
her hearers. She gave clear graphic
description ofthe condition Of heather
lands without the gospel, and showed
what IS teing done by the Christian
world in their behalf On Monday eve
ning she spoke in the Presbyteria>
church, 70 I large audience. on the
domestic life. manner and.customs Of
the Arabs. introducing 10 the Audience
four associates, IN Turkish costume
The people young and old gave this
Young missionary Z most hearty vel
come, and more than ever felt The
power Of christian conservation. Mss
Cundan left this country for foreign
missionary service when less than
ts suty years Of age, crossing the
ocean. the Eastern Continent and the
Mediterranean sea, alone, to he= home
7 in the Orient, seven thousand miles
away. In four weeks from her firsi
call she was in London, anl in thirty.
Eve days from leaving her father ;
house IN 81. Louis was at her home in
the Holy Land. She returned to
America broken down from the effects
OF the climate and from overwoOk, but
hopes 10 return 70 Syria in the spring
or so soon as the physicians and the
/ Board viii allow.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

Mrs. Atwen who lived on the Jim
Hall place died last Tuesday.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

Ifvour head aches, corns hurts,
or ,.thou hell D a diseases,
Patton's have the cures
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

Quite an addition has been made 10
the residence Of Mrs. Owens on Scraper
street.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

Applications for stand privileges on
the fair grounds are being received
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09
FARM FOR.SALE.

c,-r or suE cnu-cEsr rAErs - 1IIE r-cISiTT
~ vsxrra. Embrncinr zbout One thousand
a--es esad 1lELATT0 md BL-ACN LINZ
ssroxE LASD. Box and hswel log honses.
.,.f br-n. spien,isd veil of vztcr- - ahnnd-
-,e. or s,ack water. One huzdrci ar.l rlrests-
fxs arrrs frrsh Land IN cnltiFnlioa and one
,.r-s,-u.s nus any srres under good funcc- ne
--.r. r.7 be divided into three large vel
us.rr.l fnrms snd within X % ~ uliies q
riustn. Conr~nisrt 70 she csseE-atsd Finita
.rhn.ls. 4 r.rs chanes 1o- lne home VIII
.e..s,-,... fur cash q stock call on orwrste -
DR- n FRAzEE.
s-s--..x VrSITA. l. T.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

: Subscribe for THE CHIEFrAIx, The
leading paper Of the Territory
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

Patton A Co. want 1000 custo-
mers TO come and trade with them.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

Alxays 20 10 Patton's for Boots
and Shoes. They have everything
imaginable in this line You
can scarcely form IN idea OF how
cheaply they are selling.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

Mrs. Thos. Bluejacket at the old
rock building has q brand' new
stock OF millinery goods which
viii be sold al low down prices
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

The exposition bnilding at the fair
grounds is getting along aicely and a
considerable amount OF space has been
applied for.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

All exhibits bound for the Fort
Smith fair via Of Vinita are carried by
the Missouri Pacific al half rates.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

The work Of finishing Skinner Bros.
new store is going on very rapidly
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

The Dele~are payment occurs next
Monday and Tuesday at this place.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

s.Halrrates to the vinlta Fair" say
both the raiIIoad companies.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

Thompson & Co are still IN the
lead with -four, feed and pro
visions Tor the multitude.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

Try Cardinal Linimemt, an unex
ceiled remedy for al pains anC
aches. Sold BY Frazee & Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

Dave Doty has the con tract for put
ting the track at the fair grounds IN
order and keeping il So
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

Prof. Lands exhibits At Ray
mond's Hall Oct lIth. For par
ticulars see poster.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

D. \. Allen is now n Gainesville and
will remain there until next March.
he writes that Gainesville Is quite
city. Cotton is coming in very brisk
Is, and buyers are found on every
corner. Cattle dull, and no one seems
to want to buy at any price Small
lots are offered very low, but no one
is offering to sell unless forced TO do So
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

Stop that cough. There are fif-
teen cough cures At Patton x Cos.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

People visiting the Vinita fair will
20 home with no cause for complaint
and no regrets al having attended
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

Don't waste your payment money
but 20 right to Patterns and bu,
your winters Clothing. Larges
stock in town.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

You can always get the highest
prices for country produce a
Thompson x Co.'S.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

Don't YOU forget it, Patton x Co
have the best and purcst drugs IN
the west. Try them.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

Try Roman Fever Drops rad
ical cure for fever and ague.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

You Bet, Patton & Co. have
she best line Of Papeteries IN the
Nation. Come and buy.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09
One evening last week as the train

Ore evening last week as the train
passed up. one passenger was
sleeping with his feet hanging out the
car window. Some of the boys tied a
rock to one and tin can TO the other
Just as the train was moving out The
unfortunate victim probably thought
he was being yanked into eternity
Judging by the way he kicked and
struggled.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

A fine line Of Tobaccos and Cigars
at Patton Il Co.'S.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

Prescriptions filed al all hours,
day OF night at Patton's-
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

Cur load of Moline wagons bu 6
gies, and hacks AZ Patton
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

A first class dressmaker from
Kansas City with Mrs. Thos: Blue
Jacket al the old rock house
'Dressmaking very cheap.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

Frank Booth at the Post Office
stand keeps all kinds Of hunter ;
supplies. Open day andnigAt and
ready for business.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

Double and single states at Pat
ton i Cos.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

Green's store Is chock full OF
fresh goods of all kinds.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

For first class and standard goods
always 90 to Thompson x Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

Be On Time, by buying : nice
clock 1t Patton K Cos.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

nc fsIi0uins l. . rs. ofio-to-s ruinainia- in
the yiriiA posiof1es during TIE month q sep
ternbsr, Iss4, and persons calling FOR same are
reuucstod 70 say Advertised October slh.''
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

Green is headquarters Tor cloth
ing.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09
BUSINESS LOCALS.

BUSINESS LOCALS.
Go to Green's for Java Coffee.
School books at Patton & Co.'S.
Green is headquarters for cloth
ing.
Double and single states at Pat
ton < Co.'S.
Try Roman Fever Drops-a rad
ical cure for fever and ague.
A fine line ofTobaccos and Cigars
at Patton x Co.'S.
Green's store Is chock full of
fresh goods of all kinds.
BE On Time, by buying : nice
clock 1t Patton x Cos.
For first class and standard goods
always go to Thompson x Co
Prescriptions filed Al all hours,
day or night at Patton's.
Don't you forget 1t, Patton x Co.
have the best and purcst drugs IN
the west. Try ihcm-
Cur load of Moline wagons bu 6
/ gies. and hacks AZ PattOn's
You can always get the highest
prices for country produce a
/ Thompson x Co.'S.
Stop that cough. There are fiji
/ teen cough cures at Patton x Co ;
Prof. lands exhibits at Ray
mond's Hall Oct 1lth. Fer par
ticulars see poster
Patton 4, Co. want 1000 custo
/ mers to come and trade with th em
Thompson & Co are still in tn
lead with -four. feed and pro
visions for the multitude.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

Bevond all comparison the finest and comPletest
store IN the Indian Territory IS that OF
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

Go to Green's for Java Coffee.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-10-09

school books at Patton & Co.'S.
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1884-10-26
A Praying Match,

COLUMBIA, 5. c., october 25.-0range-
burg comes forward with the most
unique contest on record. Tired OF base
bali matches, swimming contests, foot
races, eating tests, spelling bees, walking
exhibitions, and other displays of the sort
two enterprislng and pious co!ored dea.
cons are about to engage in praying
contest. Brother Sllas Martin has long
been esteemed for his skill, and bottom
in suppIicating the throne OF grace, and
Brother Jerry Means, has Likewise been
held in high repute for his ability In the
same direction. An animated dispute
has arisen as TO the relative merits of the
two deacons, and the question is to be
settled by a practical test. A purse OF
81, 200 has been raised for him who shall
show the most power, skill and endur-
ance, and the match Is to be In the pres
ence OF an immense camp meeting to.
morrow. The hostlIities will begin
promptly after the preliminary collection
Is lifted. This novel exhibition of piety
and OF living power will be witnessed by
throDg Of negroes.
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1884-10-26
THE TURF.
Brighton Beach Races.

New YORK, October 25.-The pro-
gramme at Brighton Beach Yesterday
showed large entries in the five races.
The track was in better condition, and
In consequence the time made was
faster:
First Race-Three.year olds and up.
wards; hye-eighths mile: Romolo, first;
Marsh X don, second; Froiic, third.
lime, :06 IA. Mutuals paid S56.55.
Second Race-For all ages; one mile:
Miss Daily, first; Harriet, second, Frank
Mullen, third. Time, l;4S Ia. Mutuals
paid S84.35.
Third Handicap; all ages; one
mile and an eighth: Little Fred, first;
Dan X second, Centennial, third. Time,
2;0l 3.4.
Fourth Race-For beaten horses; three
fourths mile: Ecuador, first; Windsail,
sec nd Emma Gil,elto, third. Time,
l:24 IA. Mutuals paid l5:40.
III th Race-Four.year-olds and up
wards, one and oue-eighth mile: Cor
sair, first; jersey Maid, second; Arsenic,
third. Time, 2:o6 IA. Mutuals paid
Sll.75.
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1884-10-26
At Milwaukee.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, October 25.-The
next stop after leaving Racine, was Bay.
view, where the iron industries of the
State are centered. Here the workmen
had turned out en- masse score of To-
comotlves roared and the band played
"Hal to Chief" As Baine was escort
ed to the steps of the North Chicago roll
Ing mill, standing under the arch oil iron
rails which wire embematic Of industry,
he spoke briefly on projection.
Milwaukee was cached at $50 p. m,
aud here the great demonstration of the
day occurred. A salute of hundred
guns from the lake bluff pealed forth as
the tram rolled into the depot. Balne
was conducted to a carriage drawn by
four white horses, where he was seated
with Governor Rusk, Senator Sawyer
and Mayor Wal ber,
The procession consisted of twelve
divisions, mounted and on loot Th,
march was taken up to the Exposition
building. The streets the entire distance
were mass OF human beings, and the
stores aud residen, es We're gaily decor
ated. Before the arrival OF the party,
thirteen thousand people filed the Ex-
position building. In the front seats
were delegations representing tho
Workngmen's Industrial Clubs,
a German committee Of fifty, au
lrish.Amcrlcan club and the students OF
Concordla Luthern College.
When Mr. Blalue entered the audience
loso to their feet and cheered ten min
utes.
Thousands were unable to obtain ad.
mission, and General HawIey aud Con.
gresham Flnnerty addressed overflow
meetings.
inside the enthusiasm prevented calling
to order for soMe time. F,ags and
bunting were torn from the walls and
waved. Finally Governor Rusk secured
silence, and introduced Blaine. Another
ovation followed. lle then began an
hours speech.
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1884-10-26
A Strong Team.

CHICAGO, Ill, October 25.-The Chi
cago Base b Bill Club for 1885 will be the
strongest that has ever represented this
city since the formation of the National
League. The following players have al
ready signed, and tho Management Is
corresponding with two more frst-class
men, who can play in any position in case
OF the regulars becoming disabled:
A. c. Anson, captain aud first base.
Larry Corcoran, Charles Garrison and
Joe Brown, pitchers.
Frank Flint, E. Ii. Sutciffe and Charles
Mari, catchers.
Fred Pfeffer, second base.
Thomas Burns and o, Z. Beard, short
stops.
NJ. Kelly, A. Dalrymp!e and A. Sunday,
leiders.
Williamson and Gore have not signed
yet, bat probably will thi week.
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1884-10-26
Against BIaino's Wish,

WAUKEGAN, ILL, Octouer 25.-At Win
netka, Glencoe, High and Park and in
termediate stations, large crowds cheered
Us the train swept past. There were
over two THOUSAND people at the depot
here. Nr. Blaine spoke briefly, and was
followed by Congressman Mckinley and
tlnerty A gentleman closely associated
with Blaine, who has accompanied him
on the entire Western trip, said on
the train tnis morning that te pub
llshed reports that the programme
since "Wednesday is entirely against
B'alae's viii, and his earnest protesta-
lions are true In every particular. He
is extremely anxious to reach New York
City. Blaine looks haggard and worn.
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1884-10-26
further Particulars of the Clayton
Baker Double Tragedy in
Philadelphia.
a Young Man Of Quiet Habits Persists
in Beading Trashy Romance Until
It Unbalances His Mind,
And Leads Him to Kill His Friend and
Himself in His Insane Desire to
Become Notorious.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, October 25.-It
seems that the affair be ween the two
young men, James Clayton and John
Baker, last night came about In this
way. Clayton who was clerk In a
store at Spring Garden aud Tenth
streets, is OF quiet habits, but had
been reading Dick Turpin's adven.
lures. On Flushing the book he went out
on the street and met some companions
TO whom he related the adventures of
nlghwaymeB, and said to Charles Baker,
brother of the deceased, am tired of
the lie am leading hut shall have to kill
somebody else before shoot myself. Then
he exhibited revolver and said he In
tended to considerable business with
II. He was then told that Jack
Baker, an Intimate friend, was i'll.
lie went to the house, and
said he would sit up with the patient.
The attendants thereupon retired; but
before leaving the room they heard Clay
ton begin to describe the various meth
DDS OF murder employed by Turpin.
Soon afterward they heard two shots
close together quickly followed by "a third.
Rushing in they found Baker dead with
two holes in his head and young Clayton
struggling on the floor in the agonies of
death, with wound in the right temple.
Clayton died without sp .aklng. A visit
to his room revea ed large collection OF
trashy novels. His uncle is saiu to be OF
unsound mind, and Clayton is probably
demented.