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Smyrna times., 1889-07-31

Staple and fancy groce-
ries-all kinds.
Choice and pure teas,
spices, &c.
Fine and cheap lamps
and lamp goods.
Large variety cutlery,
combs, brushes,&c.
Everything needed in a
first-class general
store.
Prices as low as the goods
can be sold.
Compares goOdsandprices
with others.
Smyrna times., 1889-07-31
Closing of Mails.
County and State Items

John f. Remley, of Hannibal, Mo-,
has been on visit to his parents near
KentOn.
Smyrna times., 1889-07-31

George V. Massey, Esq, and family
of Dover are expected home from their
European trip this week.
Smyrna times., 1889-07-31

Some Kent county farmers met
at Dover last week and took steps to-
ward establishing a creamery.
Smyrna times., 1889-07-31

Peaches are being shipped from Wy
oming in large quantities three and
half lfcar-lOads were shipped yesterday.
Smyrna times., 1889-07-31

A mad dog ran through Delaware
CITY on Wednesday night and bit sew
eral other dogs.
The evening world., 1889-04-22

Umpire-Mr. Clinton.
Detroit took possession Of the field.
First Inning-Knowles reached first on Vince
locks error, but his attempt to purloin second
resulted In his out
Lyons was given first ON balls. but OBrien's
grounder forced him at second. 0'Brien stole
second.
smashed the ball over Campau's head for two
bases. bringing home both oBrien and Friel.
Doran struck out. Two runs.
Wheelock, the first Wolverine at bat. was
presented with a base on balls, and made q
pretty steal of second.
Campau made three unsuccessful attempts TO
hit the ball. McGlone then knocked o safe one
TO centre. and Wheelock took third; but q mo-
ment later MoGlone was caught stealing second.
A wild pitch allowed Wheeiock to score. Viz
tue went out at first. One run.
Second Inning. -Hoford took first on balls
and DAILY gained his base in the same way. ad-
vancing his catcher to second.
McGlones tumble of LGng's grounder filed
the bases.
i,Rooks muffed Knowles's fly In centre. allowing
Hofford to SCORE. but succeeded In fielding the
ball 10 second In time TO secure Langs out.
| Knowles went out in Q vain attempt to reach
second.
DAILY scored from third on Lyonss single to
centre, aud on O'Brien's baser In the same
place Lyons took second. Higgins's tumble Of
Friel's grounder allowed Lyons 10 score and sent
OBrien TO third. Gerhardt went out, Wheelock
to Virtue. Three runs.
Higgins scored On Q base on balls and q series
Of loose Jersey plays. One run.
Third Innina-The Jerseys got first on balls
and stole other bases with impunity, Doran and
Lamb scoring. Two runs
oo.t yanln.o1 nna. tka Gol1 onA 4,;ol -
steal second bag, but was thrown out
Campau ran all around the bases OIL q tumble
by Knowles and Q passed ball which Hofiord
couldn't find. One run.
Fourth Inning "A pretty double play by
Wheelock. Higgins and Virtue was the feature
of the first half. No runs.
Higgins got first on balls, went to second on:a
wild pitch, reached third on . passed ball and
came home ON Lyonss muff Of Hofford's throw
to catch Smith mapping at second.
The latter reached first Oh balls, stole second
and came Tome ON Wheelock's pretty two-baser.
Wheelock scored on Campau's single to centre,
Campau took second on McGlone's hit to right,
but was caught stealing third. Three runs.
Fifth Inning. -Doran hit for two bases and
scored on Hoford's single, the latter taking sec
ond on tho throw-in and third on Dalys fly out
to right.
Lang got first on balls, stole second and both
he and Hofford scored on Knowles's single to
right. Three runs.
Detroit made nothing.
Anderson takes Smiths place in the box.
Sixth lnninE-After chances we're given for
three outs Wheelooks' error and q passed ball
allowed GerhArdt to score. One run.
Detroit failed 10 connect with home plate.
The game proceeded as shown,in the
SCoRE BY ISNIN0s
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The evening world., 1889-04-22
CANToR'S REPLY.
Arguments Why the Polo Grounds
Should be Kept Intact.

Senator Cantor was In town this morn
ing. He was found at his ONCE In Temple
Court by An EVENING WORLD reporter and
interviewed concerning . paper OF protest
instigatcd by several members OF the
Board Of Aldermen. and addressed 70 Gov. Hill,
for the purpose Of gaining tho Governors veto
10 Senator Cantor's bill for the closing OF One
Hundredth and Eleventh streeth until Oct. l.
As was known all over the country, this bill
successfully passed the Legislature last week and
Gov, Hill Visited New York during Friday and
Saturday. and spent much of his time In discov-
ering pros and cons for tho preservation Of the
Polo Grounds for tho Summer by act OF Logis-
dG TsS pf SsI,,, we're IN many: 1RS 1 it is n. SS9s;
tssRed to Senator GSsntors plucky and popular
The cons were few and were summed mp In
the paper referred TO above, and 20 which sena-
tor . fffSas0e ot thts %S.nip e replied Ill e ic sGllo- 81 Ono
h a tS En-, pf sss5. nay ir., Be ,,. ;;a%$% s.t !
S Ss!aiSs ". s,"'''SSs s D pf Fs:9% IN s.'s A,i:rn o.
a sas nj That p'T si's only 90 close ise. me B %ss.SI''; which sSii
third. that The Board Of Street, Opening had
and Expenses have been appointed, and fourth.
That adjacent Property-owners are entitled to
damages from the city In case the street be
closed.
Now the. Legislature has the power, eptab-
lished by the courts. 10 close q street, tina ice OF
which Ia vested in the city.
THE constitutions prohibition affects only
alleys and highways controlled by NbuttinR
""Durina the past Ave years. the Legislature
has closed street after street. There are almost
numb0TlcBs pIecedcntS to the closing OF One
Hundred aud Eleventh street,
NOV an to the damage which II 10 claimed can
be collected from the city by property owners.
" Not ono dollar can result under the decision
of Corporation Counsel except TO Abutting
property.owners and the only one in this case
10 the Pinkbey estate, and II IL requested
by them that the street be closed.
The pinkneys have. agreed to waive ull
claim for damages and / have that waiver in my
Therefore. the closing Of One Hundred and
Eleventh street will not cost the. city one dollar.
My reasons for not asking the Board
Of Street ,00RsninSs 70 olSss thS ;tTssi
prGseodinGs y that Board. would IN:
and, sec second. would II scSssaSCpeS SA of 5$c
machinery necessary. to bring about the
result, require the entire Summers
time, aud thus defeat the object I
had In view, namely. that the New York Base-
ball Club might occupy the Polo Grounds this
Summer
The evening world., 1889-04-22


making dreams aud plans for the coming day,
aud nobody waited for the full sunlight 10 bring
him Rstir.
The depot and vicinity presented scenes OF
widest confusion as the time approached for the
first departures for Oklahoma.
The first train left shortly before q o'clock.
carrying the press car which had bean kindly
placed a. the disposal Of tho newspaper men by
the Santa Fe.
Hundreds OF people endeAvored 10 secure en-
trance. The representatives. o. every. paper,
TiSsd With letters and crsdsnfiAiHa Tor thiSs e car.
thsTo 4 hundreds Of others Who attempted thus
Tie train only with the creates, difficulty
'' TS sSa 9 Sho 90 tSs S stRS' x sasV SSs d II: $ SlIsd' and
then, leaving behind the cultivated fields and
forms forms OF KsRsAS, The fssin new into thS great
Indians gathered . the .stGtoua. 70. 700 the
necessity Of all this Outpourlns from KsnsaS.
The engineer had the greatest dlAheulty in
i fSsP.ip y ne sn SSs q e. he h: d SsS f1S1n' Cd trOR the
in Nh, first care were crowded aud man huns
one So I$SSaia ssI; 9 SsSi ssai sa saES !sSS VAs S' hs%.
S SsH nj sSr st 9lO Ss s, csSSSSEtss'1 y (StSSS;TBor'A'i0H was
There we're comparatively few boomers TO be
passed contained chiefly restaurant and hotel
outitR.
When the south line, Of tho strip was reached
" II Sst boo snSesfSS aS Te@SVtldsSstA H Ssiacp early in tho
morning 70 prepare for the grSatdAy, They had
wagon; other, had swift hoTSes and were
mounted upon them.
implement
IA Tar Is could DO seen In both directions they
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A Nice and Sunshiny Day, Tempered
by Something Of a Cool Breeze.
PLAYING NOT OF THE FINEST.
Baltimore . 6
Brooklyn q
frprcrAL ro rHr rvrNrno wonLp.l

BALTIMORE, April 22.-It was q glorious day
for the first Baltimore-B Brooklyn game-bright
with sunshine, bright with new Spring gar
ments, including Easter bonnets, which made
the grand stand q parterre:of loveliness. and
bright with promise for the sport-loving people
who delight in witnessing tho sturdy battle for
honors of the diamond.
The only bitter drop in the cup Of happiness
was the brisk west wind which unwrapped the
curves manipulated by the nimble fingers Of the
pitchers and somewhat Offset their skill.
About 8, 600 admiring spectators cheered the
fine physiques Of the Brooklyn athletes rs they
appeared on the diamond at lis, and roared
themselves into an enthusiastic frame Of mind
when their own Oriole darlings hoped up from
the clubhouse on the double quick \ half hour
later.
After the teams had INDUCED in enough pre-
hminary practice 70 timber themselves up, get
their eyes In and whet the appettes Of tho ex-
cited enthusiasts play was called by Umpire
Holland at 4 o'clock.
The evening world., 1889-04-22
Chicago's Greeting TO ARsea.
lFfoBs he CAteago zrthuna.l

lFFom d. Caieaso Tsthur.l
Here you are again,
Or almost here. And Chicago,
With one hand extended
And the other behind her back.
Holding Q stuffed club,
IL preparing to welcome you,
Even a. she welcomed
Hizzoner, Carter Harrison,
IL not more so,
Globe %trotters!
We greet you. Upon your high capaciouf
Your manly forms, your diamonds.
Your sun-browned skins, your foreign air.
Your clothes Of English cut
We gaze with pride.
The trophies and mementos of your journey,
The hands that Wales himself pumped up and
And Harrison refused to shake.
Show US, and we shall share your pride
And tender you our sympathy.
Exhibit to us all these things
But don't, Chicagos, don't
Show W. the scores you made,
Rake not up old scores
That went against you. Let bygones
BE byRoneA. You come home
With systems full of foreign gruD,
Strange beverages, and various kinds q sonP,
Welcome back with your trained
And circumnRyigatinR colts
Keep them in Chicago for q few days. Then.
As aforetlme. take u straight cut
To the Hot Springs.
Boil out the boys most thoroughly.
Steam from their systems
The Charley horses, the tendency TO mum
The steamer fare, the Presidential. snub,
And take them, freeh, rejuven4ted,
: imhered up, into the race again
For the penntnt. But, Arson,
a word In your ear:
Remember 1888, and bet
No suits OF clothes they'll win 1t.
The evening world., 1889-04-22
PURCELL EARLY ASTIR.
Peaceful Camps Of Boomers Broken Before
Daylight Came.
isrEcI.L 70 rHk woalnl

Daylight Came.
ESPECIAL. 20 tax EyEnINo voALnl
PURCELL. !. T., April 22.-It il estimated
that the people whose wagons and tents
stretched for miles and miles along the
Oklahoma border a. this mornings sun
arose would BIO sufficient In number to thickly
populate 4 territory Ave times AZ large M that to
which this day will find thom admitted.
Under these circumstance trouble Is unavoid-
able and every one OF the men. astir long before
daybreak. expected and was prepared for tho
difficulty.
The camps were peaceful enough during the
n~iRht-more peaceful than the streets OF the
town-but II il probable that little sleeping was
done.
night formed a picturesque scene which this
morning had given place to scenes of hustle and
confusion.
A cannon. ared at noon in this city, was 70 DO
ono Of the signals for the move across the line
into the new territory, and. awaiting the time
for tho ruSl, the boomers crowded as closely ~
Every preparation has been made with the
view 70 getting onto tho new lapd Rs quickly as
possible, planting stakes aud fling claims. these
things all to be done. before the heavy wagons
and goods are brought across.
The evening world., 1889-04-22
JUDGE NORTON VERY LOW.
he HAS THE SAME TROUBLE THAT KILLED
POSTMASTER PEARSON.

Civil Justice Michael J, Norton, OF the First
Judicial District Court, lea very III at his home,
~ Charlton street.
Judge Norton's mAlady il said TO be cancer of
the stomach. aud his physicians decided al
operation TO be necessary. The operation was
70 take place this afternoon.
Judge Norton has been confined To his home
by his illness only about p week, though he has
beOn far from well for some time.
Judge Norton u tho Temm4ny leader in the
ice IN tRe coqfthouss At the corner Of Cham
bers and Centre streets.
The evening world., 1889-04-22

ADMISSION 10 these rlch
lands.
The scenes consequent
upon the rush TO the
new possessions are such
as come seldom In the
history OF q country.
They mark, indeed,
o new era in the story Of
the Great West.
Although tho Govern
ment has held these
lands by right Of pur-
chase from tho Indian
owners since 1899. they
have been left to eXclu-
sive occupation Of great
cattle kings, who sur
rounded tho territory
with barbed wire fences.
l-l--kn.Ia rAn~al
The evening world., 1889-04-22

Of will over the fertile tracts.
Since 1880 many determined efforts have
been made by boomers to settle the country, but
soldiers drove out OF starved out all the plucky
invaders.
To-day the wire fences have come down and
the settlers have gone In.
There will be strife and bloodshed for q time.
but with the restoration OF tranquility many
new and happy homes will spring up III the terri
Capt. David L. Payne, who started the first
energetic Oklahoma movement, died nearly rye
years before this successful elimination Of the
agitation, but his place has been well Allied by
hit pushing lieutenant, Capt W. L. Couch.
The evening world., 1889-04-22
NIompbIs Winners.
ESPECIAL 70 THE EvEsISG woRLn.I

TUFENIAL W q HFIsINu WVHLHI
MEMPHIS RACE Track, Tenn, April 2a.-ThiS
is the first day of ths regular Spring meeting,
which will end on April 80. The GLOWING are
tie winners:
WTst Uace--At six furl "a u. StridCayaY won.
With Unite second and Artistic third. Time
/. Ia.
furlongs; won by Madeline with Angelus
second and May W, third. Timo-l.S 2kA
year-old hlliesi half q mile. Won by larry
Queen, with Miss Bell second and Milo Will
Jams third. 1ime-0. 50M.
The evening world., 1889-04-22
OKLAHOMA STATION.

little canyons and streams. with numerous
olunps OF trees to he seen.
Tho day 10 bright and clear.
a wild race could be- seen for miles as the ex-
cited, enthusiastic men tore wildly over the
prairie.
Some intended to stop north Of the Cimmnr-
on, The majority would push for the better
land south OF this stream.
The, wagons were left behind. and will be
moved on when the owner has chosen his claim.
No assistance was shown one to the other. II
was a selfish race, the best man TO win.
Intelligence from the south was that the same
preparation was taking place there AZ on the
north.
The evening world., 1889-04-22
STARTING FOR THE LINE.
This Mornings Scenes as the FirNt Train
loads Passed from Arkansas City.

This Mornings Scenes as the Firht Troin-
loads Passed from Arkansas CITY.
IsPEoIAL TO THE EVENING woRLD.l
ARKANSAS CITY, Kan, April 22.-This morn
ing, the morning Of the day upon which the
new promised land opens TO the long oxpectaut
boomers. broke here upon 0 crowded town IN
which there had been but little sleep for the
night.
Throngs Of restless men had paced the streets
or wrangled in groups all night.
Every hotel and lodging place was crowded.
to its utmost capacity. while in stores, hay-mows
and in tents pitched upon vacant lots were
many who could obtain accommodations no
where else. Still others lay upon the ground
rolled in blankets.
Those who were not discussing committees
and town sites among themselves we're deep In
The evening world., 1889-04-22

The Central Labor Federation has sent two
delegates to the Eight-HouT League.
The Central Labor Union has instructed all
organizations seeking admission 70 that body TO
Aehd full delegations OF i've members each.
Judge OyiormAns. decision. viii apply next Sun
day Tor admiration to the regular district meet
ing Ia Forsyth street.
The evening world., 1889-04-22
Gen. JAMES IN CHARGE.

He VIII Act Rs Postmaster Until Senator
VNn COtt Appears.
Gen. Thomas L. James Is In charge Of tho
Post-Ofioe to-day.
This morning he received from Mr.. WanA-
maker his commission to act Is Postmaster until
Nay !. when Senator Van Colt will take charge.
The evening world., 1889-04-22

die. but Smith came to the rescue with q two
baser which drove Foutz in.
Lovett seduced "Cunnie" into giving him
first.
The umpire, with the assistance Of Capt Far
rel. attempted to clear loft field Of the mass Of
standing spectators, but the great crowd was
unwieldy aud would not move.
Bushong struck out and a roar went up. Ono
run.
Fifth 1nning-Mack drove one to Pinkney,
who tenderly waited it to Foutz, while Mack did
the silly net OF sliding too lato TO first, and there
was a laugh.
Hornung then tried a fly TO Burns at right and
retired. Shindle experimental with O'Brien ut
left and Jared no better. No runs.
Shindle and Farrell both grabbed for Pink
ney's drive, and bad work" murmured the
crowd. Pink " roasted q while on first and
then piled on the misery by stealing second.
OBrion fouled one high and Cautz made O
pretty catch.
Griffin then disposed Of Collins's and Burns's
high ones. No runs,
Sixth ~Inning-Lovett passed Parrellts little
one to Foutz and Sommer hit to centre for o
base. He thievod second and scored on Cautz's
drive to right; but Cunningham gave an oppor-
tunity for Pinkney. Collins and Foutz 70 make
q pretty double play. One run.
Foutz fouled o fly to Tucker. Corkhil was
presented with first and Smith doubled up the
whole business with a drive to Mack, to Tucker.
No runs.
Seventh Inning-Grifin hit for two bases.
Tucker hit for one bag and Griffin scored.
Mack duplicated the base hit and Tucker
scored.
Darby" buried Hornung's fly, and Collins
squeezed Shindle's. while Pink" and Foutz
disposed OF Farrell. Two runs.
Lovett struck out amid o stupendous cheering.
BushonR got first by an error of Mack, but
Pinkney drove another there which doubled
thom mp. No runs.
Eighth Inning. -Pinkney and Foutz disposed
Of Sommer. Cautz hit q single.
O'Brien caught Cunningham's fly. "Pink"
caught Cautz at third. No runs.
OBrien got first on balls.
Collins sent him TO third with single.
Burns drove both over the plate with o
double.
Foutz kept mp the racket with o single.
Corkhill went out at first.
Burns scored and Foutz was caught at second.
Smith hit for a base aud Lovett went out to
Sommer. Three runs.
The remainder OF the game Is indicated IN the
soonE NJ ISNrSoG
BHlsiISTe. ",... g O. 2
Rrrors Raltimore a. RroofIvn ga"
The evening world., 1889-04-22
DARING JACK PALLON.

He Declares Himself Anxious fOF . Chance
to Tackle John L.. sullivan.
Jack Falon, the Brooklyn strong boy, called
at The EVENING WORLD office this morning and
said that he wanted to meet John l.. Sullivan.
john L. has a benefit At tho Fifth Aven'O
Casino on Wednesday evening. when no will
wind up with Jack Ashton. II IL on this night
that Fallon wishes to tackle John L.
that they had q man in their midst who was not
afraid OF Sullivan, and who would rather fight
the latter than any man living.
Fallon thinks he ought 10 have q chance, He
IL in first. class condition, has q splendid record
and weighs 100 pounds. ~
The evening world., 1889-04-22
ONE OF COLES COLONIsTs SHOT.
Al EaEIy Tragedy 10 the Great Rush 70
the New LaRdA.
layEcrAL TO Tue EvExINo wonLnI

isYEcIAL TO Tux EVENING woRLp.I
WICHITA. Kan, AmIl 22.-EdwArd Page, .
mOmber Of Coles Colony was fatally shot last
night ON the limo north Of KinGfEher.
He became engaged in . quarrel with . Mem
beI OF ApotheT colony,
Word from KlnGfSher via Pond Creek this
morning states there are 10, 900 people around
the ~northweAt corner ready 10 start.
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stood mp close against the line. which was
clearly marked by o wire fence.
This fence was at about an equal distance
between Wharton. the last station In the
Cherokee strip, and Alfred. the first in Okla
homA-
The land Is rolling and cut up considerably by
The evening world., 1889-04-22
The men we're placed % follows.

First lnnlng-W1th q 1aunty air the OrloleS
prize batter. Griffin. faced Lovett,
1.-TWO balls r. and lone strike y yelled Hol-
land and then Griffin popped q foul. which
Pinkney frozo to.
Tucker attempted TO swing the willow, but
Lovett presented him with a base ON balls, He
found third base on Pinkneyis tumble Of the
thrown ball.
Bushong then passed Mack's third strike and
Tucker scored. but Lovett caught Mack asleep
at first.
Hornung planted q daisy in left for two bases.
DARBY" oBrisn squeezed Shindle's fly, and
Brooklyn came to bat. One run.
Pinkney died q sudden death by hitting at
shindle. who fred over to Tucker, and then
OBrien sent one to the clouds for three bases.
Collins expired on a foul fly to Shindle.
Burns was applauded as he came TO bat, being
IN old Oriole f~svorite, but his light went out
from Mack to Tucker. No runs.
Second Inning-Farrell lodged one OF Lovett 8
curves and the bat struck the ball and sailed up
in the air.
Lovett froze to it. dead ball, " called the
umpire and Lovett kicked.
Farrell then went out from Smith to Foutz.
Sommer tried Darby I" O'Brien on a fly and
sat down. Cautz was given first OH a scratch,
but Dave Foutz kicked and Holland reversed his
decision, calling tho hit foul. Cautz then struck
out. No runs.
Foutz took first by courtesy of Cunningham
and rested there. while Corkhill gave Sommer a
chance which he accepted.
Then Dave became impatient and stole second
on the loud COUGHING OF Tom Burns, while
Smith took first on balls. Lovett doubled them
mp. to Farrell, to Mack, to Tucker, No runs.
Third Inning-Cunningham slugged TO left
for two bases and the crowd yelled. Griffin sac
riiced and Cunningham roasted on third.
Tucker popped up a little fly to Smith and Col
lima ran up to assist, when the players allowed
the ball To drop between them.
Lovett presented Mack with first, and the
crowd yelled again.
Horning got doubled up with Mack by hitting
to Smith, to Collins. to Foutz. and there was an
ominous silence. No runs.
Bushong looked mad when three strikes were
called on him and Pinkney was disgusted when
Griffin grabbed his fly.
Darby OBren was happy over q lightning
drive for a base, but very unhappy when Collins
forced him out. No runs.
Fourth Inning-Four balls gave Shindle first
and he got second on . pass by Bushong. Farrell
sent drive to Smith, who fumbled it and Farrell
peBched on first.
sommer hit to right and Shindle scored.
SAutz scratched a hit and the bases were full.
sommer was caught mapping at second. Lovett
then hit Cunningham on the arm and he took
nrst and again the bases we're full.
uTiihn fell Q victim to Pinkney's sprint for his
NY and then Farrell was forced in by Lovett
gillng Tucker q base on balls. Ca1tz attempted
70 steal home on u pass, but was caught at the
plate by Bushong. Two rum.
Burns lifted one Just high enough for Griffin
70 GET undor, but long Foutz did botter with a
NOT one past Farrell. He stole second.
OOrkhll left him there with a Little hy TO shin
The evening world., 1889-04-22

The oomplsts oAelRl programme Of tho Centennial
celebration Y PgsliShSd I'm the y s9TyEsm OF THE
ST1!ti0E" I SssSilsSS; /. y god Ai:;Is hiS9l5 4 ReI. IL
The evening world., 1889-04-22
BETTING BY CABLE.


Messrs. Cridgo 4 Co., commission agents, ~
ceiyed the following Is the odds offered IN Lon.
don to-day against the probable starters for the
City and Suburban Handicap, a mile and, =
quarter. TO be run at EPSON on Wednesday:
The evening world., 1889-04-22
KILLED -FOUR CHILDREN AND HIMSELF.
The Awful Grim OF Fireman RFaEk Han.
cock, Meas Diue Run.
laPscIAL TO THa EyEnIHS WORLD. !

HoRNELLsvTLEE, April 22.-FrSnk Hancock.
. fireman in Waite 4 :AtWellrs mill, near Blue
Run, Pa, killed four Of his Ave children with q
butcher knife,
he then stabbed himself 4 number OF times
and finished by hanging himself.
He charges his wife, In . letter, with conduct
A boy q year oldla left living.
The evening world., 1889-04-22
@ K O M A!
The New Land Of Promise
Opened to Settlers
To-Day.
Departure Of the First Trains
from Arkansas City.
Scenes Along the Road and at the
Territory Line
A Wild and Selfish Race in which the
Strongest VIII Win.
A Wild and Selfish Race in which the
Strongest VIII Win.

Oklahoma was opened to-day at noon 10 tho
settlers who for years have been clanloring for