Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-04-15
A Trapedv On the plains.

OF. LOUIS, April l4tl.-A Tragedy &C.
CURED few days ago in the western part
of Oklahoma, between four Kiowas and
two men from Texas, for the possession of
claims. Guns were used freely, and one of
the Kiowa men was killed and Texan
MORALLY wounded. The other two called
truce, and placing the wounded men on
wagon they started for a neighboring
ranch. Before they reached it the fight
was renewed and the entire party was dis
covered later by some cowboys, stretched
out on the prairie. The cowboys took one
dead and three of the wounded TO the
nearest stage station.
General Merritt, at Fort Leavenworth.
hes issued orders to the military officers in
the Territory to permit the boomers TO
cross the Cherokee country in time to
reach the Oklahoma line on the I'D, the
date set for the opening of the territory.
Frightful Accident.
WASHINGTON, April 14th.-Mrs. Febiger
wife OF Admiral Febiger, met with a seri-
Gus and probable fatal accident tonight.
While being driven down street her
horses took fright and the coachman was
thrown from his seat. At the corner of
Fourteenth street the horses swerved and
the carriage wheel caught in the car track
Mrs. Febiger was thrown from the vehicle
with great violence, striking upon her head
She was carried unconscious into DIR. Har-
rlson's office, and other physicians were
summoned. One of her arms was broken
in three places, and her skull is supposed
to be fractured. She remains unconscious
and the physicians do not believe that she
will live.
Day of Rest.
WASHINGTON, April 14th.-The President
contrary to his usual custom, did not at
tend church to-day, but remained at the
White House all day, not even taking his
usual walk. Mrs. Harrison and the other
members of the household attended serv-
ices. The President is said to be in his
usual health, but his work in preparing his
speech for the centennial celebration,
coupled with his daily interviews with Of
fee seekers, tends to make Sunday a
gladly-welcomed day of rest.
The Minneapolis Strike.
MINNEAPOLIS, April 14th.-There is no
change in the condition of the strike OF the
street railway and motor lines employees.
The men continue firm. President Lowry
to- day reiterated his determination TO run
cars to morrow. The Mayor to-day issued
a proclamation, warning the strikers
against attempting to interfere with the
running of the cars and against creating
disturbances on the streets.
Another Court-Martisl.
WasHINGroS. April 14th--The Court
martial for the trial OF Lieutenant-Com-
mander g. NJ Book, on charges of absence
from bis vessel without leave, will meet
Tomorrow morning, with Rear Admiral D.
III. Harmony as President. Commander
Book, while in charge of the Pinta. at
Sitka, left his ship and came to Washing
ton without leave. and has since failed to
explain his conduct.
The Seal Fisheries.
WASHINGTON, April 14th-It is stated
here that Swineford. Ex-Governor of Alaska
is organizing syndicate of moneyed men
TO contes, the Alaska Commercial Com
pany's claim to a renewal of the lease for
the seal fisheries in Alaska. The leases
expire next year, and strong efforts will be
made TO have them renewed. Swineford
has been working the matter up for some
time.
Two Men Blown to Pieces.
WILREsBARRE (Pa.l, April l4th.-Charles
Hodge and Evan Madden were passing
through an abandoned working in the
Grand Tunnel mine this morning. when
their lights ignited large amount OF ac-
cumulated gas, and both men were blown
to pieces.
Pilot Drowned.
NEW YORK. April 14th.-The steamship
which arrived tonight from Hamburg re-
ports that on April 18th, in desc fog she
struck the pilotboat Commodore Bateman,
sinking her and drowning the pilot, John
Handran. and the colored cook.
A Doctor Suicides
New York. April 14th-Dr. G. r. Gyles.
an eminent surgeon and physician, aged 81
years. suicided by taking strychnine
Financial troubles is said to have made
him respondent.