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Evening journal., 1889-04-20
The OKLAHOMA PILGRIMS.
Good Progress neing Made on the Journey
Dcarcradoes Waiting for Their Prey.

Good Progress neing Made on the Journey.
Deaperadoes Waiting for Their Prey.
ARKANSAS CITY, Kan, April 20. "A de-
tohment OF troopers from Fort Reno arrived
yesterday morning, and will join Capt Hayes
at the Ponca reservation this afternoon.
The sergeant in CHARGE says that gang OF
desperadoes from No Mans Land, armed 70
the teeth, is cnmped ia the Arnpahoe and
Cheyenne reservation, near the western bor-
der of Oklahoma 1t is believed they viii
rove through the territory aud plumber sett-
lers who are beyond the protection Of United
States marshals
The rival factions Of gamblers at Purcell
came together Thursday night and exchanged
several shots, but without doing any injury.
The Indian police threatened 10 empty their
Winchesters right and left without regard 20
consequences, aud the fighting soon ceased
and the crowd dispersed.
a courier rider, who came in from tho
fherokse strip last evening, reported that the
boomers were making excellent progress
Thursday night they camped on the north
bank Of Willow Springs and last night they
pitched their rents near the south line Of the
Poncn reservation. Some time today they
win br in sight 81 the land for which they
have endured so many hnrdships Every
train arriving here leaves hnndrels Of men
who arc al bound for the Promised Land.
They are camping ON the prairies living in
tents or any place they can find for rest and
shelter The hotels cannot accommodate one
tenth Of them
WELLINGTON, Kan, April 90 This morn
ng two Oklahoma boomers attempted 70 take
their outfits across State Creek at Foraker's
Ford, two miles south OF here The ford was
greatly swollen. The first horses 10 enter
were drowned while the wagon was carried
down stream and its occupants were saved
with much difficulty. The boomers aban-
doning the submerged wagon and contents,
left the other outfit IN charge of a neighbor-
ing farmer and mounting horses galloped to
the nearest railway station TO take tho train
for Oklahoma. They say they had Travelled
300 miles and were determined to reach Okla
homa
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BASE BALL NEWS.

On Monday afternoon next the Phila-
delphia Giants aud the Reading Club Of
the Middle States League viii play at
Union Park. A great game is expected.
The Giants are just what their name inn
plies, each man being over six feet tall.
Day and McCafferty of the Americus will
be the battery for the Reading, the man
agement of the club intending to give
Day good trial. The game win be called
at $3.50 o'clock.
On Tuesday afternoon next the Ameri-
Gus viii play the Detroit team Of the In
ternational Association. The composition
of the Americus will be similar to that
in the game with the Lafayette. Day
and McCafferty will be the battery.
Mcmahon and Thompson will occupy
positions at third base and in the field
The contest will probably be very close,
should draw crowd. The game will be
called at 80 o'clock.
Evening journal., 1889-04-20
EASTER.
Spring Clothing.

There is no department in
our house better prepared to fill
the wants of our patrons than
our Clothing Department. We
have bought the very best the
market offered, and our styles
were never as varied or our
prices as low as they are this
season.
We have All-Wool Suits for
men as low as $40, in fancy
mixed Cassimers, and also in
plain black Corkscrew goods.
We also have other styles for
less-low for good honest
goods; but we claim for our
$40 lines that they are all
wool, safe in color and perfect
fitting, having as much care
taken with them as with our
high price suits.
We also have in Mems
Fancy Mixed Suits, running
from $Io up to $40, the latest
things out, both in Sacks and
Getaways, in fancy mixed Cas-
sinners and Cheviots. We have
a splendid Corkscrew in a
4-button Cutaway Suit which
we had made up for us special
ly, to sell at $I2; all wool and
fast colors, the best value that
we were ever able to offer at
that money. something which
we know will give best of sat
isfaction to anyone buying the
same.
OF course we have a full as
sortment of Mems Dress Suits,
ranging in price from $40 to
$50, in all styles and different
grades Of goods. The Cork.
screw is giving way to the
Wide Wale this season, anc
we have had an unusual bic
demand for Wide Wales, which
are becoming very popular in
coat and vest with light trous-
ering.
We are always prepared to
fit out the little ones. In oul
Children's Department we
have Suits running from So up
to So. A nice All-Wool Suit
/ that we can self at 81, made in
best of style. Also something
for the larger boys from II to
II years; long pant Suits from
81 to $I2, large assortment OF
styles, which you can buy upon
our easy terms.
Rember our motto-If the
goods we sell you are not salts.
factory and as represented
come to us and we will allow
all reasonable claims.
Evening journal., 1889-04-20
The English Gutter vaiisyrle.

BosroN, April 20.-The Herald publishes a
sheer profile of the English cutter Valkyrie,
taken ION the spotn by an artist specially
engaged for the occasion. The dimensions
are given as follows: Length over all SO feet
length on load water line, intended for 20
feet; BEAM 1913 feet; draught, 1876 feet.
Commenting upon the subject The Herald
says; BY the sketch II win be seen that the
lead * well stretched, and that the heel OF
the rudder post sets on the lead Watson,
judged by the sketch, has given the Vallyrie
more forefoot than the Thistle, and less rake
70 the stern post and not much rocker 10 the
keel. She win have light quarters and an
oyerhanging bow, the yallSyrie is of com
posite build, wooden skin and steel frames
and oak keel, with lead ballast attached.
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Descendants Of Revolutionary Patriots.

Bosros, April 20A meeting Of the de-
scendants Of revolutionary patriots Of Massa-
chnsetts was held at fremont hall for the
purpose OF forming an organization, par
ticularly with reference 10 the coming cele-
bration o. the inauguration Of Washington.
About 300 gentlemen and some ladies at
tendec- Secretary Ward read greetings
from the organizations Of the Sons of tht
Revolution in Connecticut New York and
elsewhere. He then called upon those present
whose fathers fought in the revolution e
rise, and nineteen men responded The
venerable group was heartily applauded. A
constitution was adopted limiting the mem
bership 10 the descendants Of those who had
done military service in the revolutionary
war
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nInlher nnh ANNA nenn-

BROOKLYN, April 90 Mrs. Kate O'Brien.
aged S5, Of 4i6 Prospect avenue, arose in her
usual health yesterday morning, cared for
her 5-months-oid infant and prepared the
breakfast for her husband A few hours
after her 5-year-old boy called in Mrs Wag-
ner, a neighbor. On entering Mrs O'Brien's
apartments Mrs Wagner was Mortified to
find Mrs O'Brien lying dead ON the floor with
the dead body Of her infant lying underneath.
II is believed that Mrs O'Brien was attacked
with heart disease and fell dead while carry
ing her infant, the latter being crushed 70
death under its mothers weight.
Evening journal., 1889-04-20
HAMBURGER'S
EGG 7
CRACK 4! CRACK! CRACK II!

Goes the shell, aud every one will
enjoy them in all their styles after
viewing the largest one in the World
now on exhibition in HAMBURG
ER'S window, along with their i'm
mense styles Of Spring Goods, made
to order, which surrounds it. Look
well, then come inside and select
your Easter Suit in ready-made goods
in plaids, checks, stripes, mixed and
worsteds. Long and short Sacks,
Cutaways and Prince Alberts. In
fact any style Of suit You could think
Of, from the very cheapest to the
finest, for Men and Youths, and for
the BOYS and CHILDREN we
have everything you could desire in
all sizes and ages, from 2 years up,
and at prices that will astonish you,
they are so low. In fact our prices
cannot be beat for the quality Of the
goods and workmanship.
A Bat and Ball given with every
Boys Suit at
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NntIonnl cnnitaI Nntes.

WASHINGTON, April sO-While the ap-
point,nent of Robert Small, the colored ex-
representative in congress, as collector Of cus-
toms at Beaufort, s. @, has been practically
deciled upon, the pres dent has not yet signed
his commission. Il Is understood that South
Carolina Republicans are opposing the APP
pointment
Mai. A. H. Rogers, Of Mansfield, o., a ona
armed soldier, has been appointed chief OF a
division in the third auditors office OF the
treasury All the chiefs in the bureau have
been requested to hand in their designations
aud have done 50.
Two marine officers viii be detailed for IN
struct.ons at the Newport torpedo station.
The course begins May and closes July 81.
The Dolphin has arrived at Singapore, aud
will sail today for Bombay, stopping at Co
lofnba. All well on board
Evening journal., 1889-04-20
Monument 10 a nrnann.

BALTIMORE, April 20-Lorraine cemetery
presented an animated appearance yester-
day, the occasion being the unveiling OF the
monument erected TO the memory Of George
w. Scheive, grand lecturer Of the grand
lodge Of Masons, who died in this city about
two years ago. The monument was erected
by the grand lodge OF Maryland, Of which
the dg'eased was prominent member Grand
Master Thomas J. Shryock unveiled the mon
ument, assisted by the grand officers Of the
state. The Grafton was delivered by Rev.
Henry Branch, grand chaplain.
Evening journal., 1889-04-20
The Downs and Flnch ra,lur..

NEW York, April 20 -Rumors are current
in the shirt trade that d. II. Downs, senior
partner Of the firm Downs a. Finch, which
failed recently for $4,000 has gone to
Canada. He has not been seen since the
day after the failure, but his wife says he is
at Ocean Grove. The expert who is examin-
ing the books Of the firm is said to have
found that Mr.. Downs drew out Sl75,O be-
tween October and April !, most Of which
he gave TO his wife. On the other hand it is
claimed that Mrs Downs is a bona iide cred
itor for a large amount
Evening journal., 1889-04-20
A nad Report from FIorIdn-

PiTTsBURG, Pa, April 20 "A letter re-
ceived by The Leader from Richmond, Va.
says Reliable information has been received
here 10 the effect that within the past two
weeks there have been at least two deaths
from yellow fever at Jacksonville, Fla, also
several from the same dread disease at Fer
nandina, all being accompanied by the black
vomit Physicians are close sseathod and
the business men are aiding them to keep the
news Of the renewal Of the plague from
spreading. There is much suppressed excite
ment Florida is just recovering from last
years outbreak, and the publication Of the
reappeara ce of "Yellow JacSn may cause
great financial loss.
Evening journal., 1889-04-20
NEWS OF THE CAPITAL.
Helping Oklahoma Settlers to
Make Homestead Entries.
ACTION OF THE LAND OFFICE.

sharp Tricks Of Inscriptions Attorneys.
Last Session Of the National Academy
Of sciences--An Exceptional Visitor at
the white House.
WASHINGTON, April 20. The general land
office is doing everything in its power to ia
ciiitate the settlers in making homestead en-
tries in Oklahoma. An the necessary blanks
and forms for the settlers to sign are now on
the ground. While it is not usual to locate
two land offices in so small a territory as Ok
lahoma two have been established. The land
officers are now on the ground and ready to
begin business ON Monday next These oflb
GERS are necessarily inexperienced and in
order to afford every facility for the speedy
dispatch Of business General Land Connis-
sioner Stockslager has detailed four Of tha
oldest and most experienced clerks in his
Office to assist tho registers and receivers at
Guthrie and Kingiisher Station. Two win
80 TO each office Ia order TO reach Olslaho-
ma in time the four clerks left Washington
last night They viii remain in the territory
until the great rush which is anticipated for
homestead entries is over.
II having come the knowledge Of the COM
missioner Of the general land Office that at
torneys were arranging with soldiers for
them to make the decatory fling in Okla
homa and then to relinquish the same for the
ben 10 Of the attorneys the commissioner Of
the general land Office has taken such action
in the premises as win prevent the consum-
nation Of the alleged fraud. He will permit
noentries of such character followed by q
REIMBURSEMENT unless upon oath Of the at
torney that he receives no benefit from the
| relinqulshment
Evening journal., 1889-04-20
National Academy Of sciences.

WASHINGTON, April 20. The National
Academy of Sciences held its final business
sessian yesterday and disposed Of the many
papers remaining unread. The first paper
taken up was one by A. A. Nicholson and E.
II, Morley on "The Feasibility OF the Estab-
lishment Of a Light Wave as the Ultimate
Standard of Length Professor Ronlyn
Hitchcock, Of the National museum, rrad a
papcr ON Spectrum Photograph IA Tho Ultra
Nioletn Other papers were presented by G..
G. Chandler, c. H. T. Peters j. e. New
berry, Cleveland Abba w. Brooks. G. u.
Walcott and d. r. Todd. The Academy adj
journed yesterday a iornnon meeting
win be held Nov. u at the University OF
Pennsylvania
Evening journal., 1889-04-20
MIR. Hart BIay be Disappointed.

WASHINGTON, April 90 The Ohio delega-
tion is growing nervous about the distribu-
ton of Offices One buckeye is somewhat
anxious and perhaps little indignant It IL
Alpronse Hart, who was offered the place Of
solicitor of internal revenue by Attorney
General Miller and who accepted Mr.. Hart
has arrived and is ready TO take possession
Of his afilce, but he has been informed that
the matter is still under consideration. Tha
delay is due to Senator Quay, who thinks
Pennsylvania ought to have the place.
Evening journal., 1889-04-20
Appointmenss.

WASHINGTON, April 30 The President has
mnde the following appointments; Scion w.
Stocking, OF Onondaga, N. ", examiner-in-
chief in the patent office; Ralph W Wheel
ock receiver of public moneys at Mitchell,
Oak. Harrison Kelley receiver Of public
moneys at Drewsey, Ore. James r. Payden
receiver Of public moneys at Seattle, w. T.. i;
Laban j. Miles, of Iowa, Indian agent, Osage
agency, l. T. James G. Hatchitt, Of Frank
fort, KY, special agent 10 make allotmenta
OF land in severnlty 10 lndians Morris ID.
Wickersham, United States attorney for the
southern district Of Alabema
Evening journal., 1889-04-20
Opposition to the whisky trust.

CHICAGO April 20-George W. Kidd g.
New York wholesale liquor dea er, whose
wealth Is estimated at. from So, 0)0, 900 to
$4,000, 600, and other eastern parties have
decided to erect distillery az La Sale in
opposition TO the whisky trust, and Mr.
Kidd went before Commissioner Hoyne and
fled a $1,000 bend required by the govern
ment when a distillery is started. A whisky
trust man derides the scheme and says it viii
prove a failure. The opinion is expressed by
others, however, that the trust fears the
competition, Notwithstanding its boast to
the contrary
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NC cnhmnn wm oase settled.

BosroS, April 20 The celebrated John
Amory Goldman viii case has been amicably
settled, Mrs. Kimball whose relations with
Mr.. Goldman were alleged by Mrs. Goldman
TO have given her undue influence over the
testator, accepting $4,000 instead of the
bulk Of the estate as provided in the will,
and the widow and children retaining most
OF the property, valued at 500 O00
Evening journal., 1889-04-20
Found Dad IN the NYoads J

PATERSON, n J., April 20-John Van
Barcom of Mountain View, Passaic county,
went to Little Falls on Jan. l8, became IN
toxicated, and on the way home with COM
panion fell into the Morris canal several
times. His friend pulled him oct and then
left him. Yesterday morning his body was
found in the woods near Mountain View. He
evidently wandered into the woods, where he
was overcome by cold and exposure.
Evening journal., 1889-04-20
Death or Distinrulshea oIerrvman

BosroN, April 20.-Rev. DR.. Bradford
Pierce, d. D., the noted Methodist minister.
professor, editor and author, died yesterday
at Newton, aged n years. He was trustee
Of Boston university and Of Wellesley college
and president OF the Wesleyan Orphan home,
and had always been prominent in tho work
Of industrial and religious education
Evening journal., 1889-04-20
The Chess Tournament

NEW YoRK, April 20-In the chess con.
gress yesterday Mcleod beat J. w. Baird,
Weiss beat Burn, Gossip beat Burille, d. G.
Baird beat Judd, Lip chutz beat Martinez,
Blackburn beat Pollock, Gunsberg drew with
Hanaham, Mason beat showalter, Delmar
heat Bird
Evening journal., 1889-04-20
PENINSULA NEWS PARAGRAPHS.

Willie Bagganschitz. year old boy
of Odessa, is suffering from lockjaw, the
effect of running a nail in his foot.
Miss Mary A. Mailley and William R.
DAVIS, both OF Odessa, were married on
Thursday. by Rev R. c. Jones, pastor OF
st. Pauls NJ E. Church.
Evening journal., 1889-04-20
Illness Of sIinister Fnander.

Gently appointed United States minister to
Denmark, is ill., Last Saturday he had an
attack Of hsmorrhage Of the lungs and since
then has been low. Some years ago Mr..
Enander suffered severely from tie same
cause.
Evening journal., 1889-04-20
A ri.Itnr WHO ni.in.. INN, m omn.

WASHINGTON. April 20 -Ex-s snator John
b. Henderson had long talk with the presi-
dent yesterday. He weaf In o. stay for
couple Of minutes and remained nearly an
hour, The ex-senator Is at the head OF the
United States delegation 20 tao AN American
congress. He was asked hy IA reporter il
they had commenced 20 organize.
ono; haven't done anything about Il, he
answered. II didn't say q word TO tne presi-
dent about il today.
"rrymg to provide few Missourians with
officesm
'Didn't say word about offices, replied
Mr. Henderson.
"Must have had a very pleasant timel"
Every, said the Missourian "The presi-
dent said / was the only man who had talked
TO him for three weeSs-four weeks-yes, six
weeks, who didn't want an Office
Evening journal., 1889-04-20

INDIANAPOLIS, April 2o.-State Senator
Carpenter, VINO was accused Of bribery la
connection with the late election, has BEEN
acquitted.
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BoARn AND Rnnnrs.

ICELY FURNISHED ROOMS, WITH OR
without board. Also table board. Refer
.e Tt3 King street
Evening journal., 1889-04-20

PERSONS WISHING TABLE BOARD
can find fret-class accommodations by the
} or week by applying at No. u E. lth St.
NJ TANTED. n THREE GENTLEMEN
boarders in private family. 92l Wanut
eet.
II ETANTED-STEADY BOARDERS. GOOD
accommodations. No. 4U6 Z. Fourth St.
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HOUSE WITH ALL
modern Improvement; Apply to F. 5.
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OR RENT.-THE THREE STORY BRICK
HOUSE. No. 627 West Fourth street,
Ih eight rooms and all the modern improve
nts. Apply TO THOMAS r. LALLY,
800 Market street
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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
FoR RENT.

lOR RENT THE STORE AND DWELL
ING northwest corner Sixth and Church
|eets, with eight rooms in good order; rent
500 Market street
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NOTICES.

Attest GOOD NEws.-WE WILL SELL
a single pair Of shoes at wholesale price
the GILT EDGE BOOT AND SHOE
FORE, No. III West Second street
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The FIremen Almost Useless.

When the walls Of the factory fell an inn
mense quantity Of goods that had been
packed in the Rossiter stores fell outward
into Sixtieth street, blocking the thorough
fare and preventing the firemen from doing
further work through that channel There
never was fire in this city before at which
the work Of the fire department counted for
50 litte. 1t was impossible TO make headway
AGAINST such Odds The etxeSssss tS-s-ss s.sss
from land and river seemed ridiculous.
Evening journal., 1889-04-20

II. CLOUD ............. ARCHITECT.
y. Z. Cor. Fourth and Market. 2d floor.
lephOne call l34. Entrance on Fourth st.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-01-26

CHICAGO, Jan. 19.-The Sunday Herald
tomorrow will contain a communication
from Rev. Dr.. II. G. Perry, Episcopalian,
and one Of the highest masons in the
United States, and chaplain of a number
of secret societies, vigorously replying to
the Catholic priests in different parts of
the country who, during the past few
weeks, have denounced the Benevolent and
Protective Order Of Elks. He declares
that there is not one iota of inculcated ill
or evil laid down in its written law or fun
damental rules, that it's platform is
charity, justice and brotherly love. and
that it follows the blessed apostolic in
functions to visit the fatherless and
widows in their Affections, to bind up the
broken hearted. TO feed the hungry,
clothe the naked, minister to the friend.
less and dying and bury the dead, with
a tablet Of loving memory over the
grave Would TO God" concludes the
eminent divine, we had more true Catho-
LEFTY and less bigotry. From Boston 10
New Orleans, from Boston to San Fran
cisco, and the ielcs of the sea even, the
cry goes up from thousands Of honest
happy hearts. Long live the Elks, God
bless the order" Rev. DR.. Perry is eX-
allied chaplain Of the Chicago lodge Of
the order.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-01-26

WMoNA, Mimi, Jan. l9.-An IN
sophisticated girl who left Chicago yes.
terday via the Northwestern road,
destined to some point beyond Winona,
struck up an acquaintance with one Of
the brakemen, who told her she could
not 40 further than Winona that even
lag without having to wait over at some
junction point west Of here. He advised
her to stop off here, volunteering 10 find
her comfortable quarters for the night,
etc. The girl was foolish enough tc
accept The proffered advice, and was
taken by the brakeman TO a second class
hotel, when it first dawned on her tina
her attentive companion had come
motives dis,antly removed from purest il
his pretended kindness. The girl 60
away from him, and learned later tina
the brakeman had lid 10 her about tb'
connections, and that She could have con
tinued her journey uninterrupted al night
She told her story to the Northwestern
officials, and the fly brakeman will re
ccivc his walking papers.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-01-26
New Race War IN Georgia.

ALBANY, Ga, Jan. 1S.-The arrival Of
The Chinese laundryman from San Fran
cisco has precipitated "A genuine war Of
races, with the negro women on the one
side and the terrified Chinese onthe other.
Several years ago two Chinamcn set up
business IN this city, and were driven out
by the negroes. who looked upOn them us
unfair competitors in business. The APP
pearance of Chung Lee yesterday, there
fore, and his declared purpose 10 open up
at the old stand, at once aroused the col
ored people. and they freely avow that
that there will be a dead Chinaman in
town II he attempts to take in washing
there.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-01-26

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. Ex-senator John
son, lne Republican leader Of the upper
house, has evidently been reading no on
the Elgli,hm mode OF executions ia Great
Britain, after sentence has been passed,
only the Jail officials and the relatives of
the condemned man or woman are allowed
TO gee them until the sentence goes
into effect. This is precisely what
Senator Johnson, for purposes Of secresy,
as ne says desires TO accomplish. Ills
measure provides that after sentence has
been passed the condemned shat be kept
in solitary confinement III states prison,
his relations only being permitted 70 see
him, until the day Of execution. The
fate CT the measure is doubtful.