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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-23

\ Letter of sympathy and Regret from tho
fresident-B. Is. Bruce speaks.

President-B. *. Bruce speaks.
WHEELING, W. W., Sept 22-Ihe tri-State
emancipation celebration WAS held on the
State Fair Grounds here to-day. the anniyer-
sarg Of the signing Of the proclamation by
President Lincoln. Ohio Pennsylvania and
points IN this state sent large delegations
and fully five thousand people were
present. Many distinguished men. both
white and cO.ored were invited TO honor
the occasion with their presence, and
from some OF them favorable replies were re-
ceived Others sent letters of regret express
ing warm interest in the success Of the cele-
bration. Among the latter were President
Harr son. Governor Campbell Of Ohio, ex-GOv-
ernor Foraker Genera. Goa, John X. Lynch,
colored. of Mississippi. and ex-Assistant Post
mastet-Generai Clarkson.
President HarrisOns letter was very cor
dial. II bore date of August 10th at Cape
May. and was addressed 10 Rev. j. j. Jones
OF this city, chairman of the committee on
arrangements. After acknowledging receipt
OF tie invitation and expressing regrets that
lac would be obliged TO be ia Washington on
Emancipation Day the President closed as
follows: IL know no public occasion which
should in q higher degree attract the interest
and sympathy of all our people than the cele-
bratiOn OF emancipation IN tho United states.
While this event had q special interest TO the
colored race it was an event that attracted
the plaudits of all lovers Of liberty through
out the world. and placed n halo of immOr.
tahty upon the fame OF Abraham Lincoln. /
hope your plan Of uniting tie three great
States Ohio. PENNSYLVANIA and West Nir-
giuia at the city of Wheeling may result in
very great gathering and be source of in
structiOn and inspiration to all who may have
the privilege Of attending
iSigned Very respectfully yours,
BENJANIN HARRISON.
The festivities began at 10 o'clock A. II. by
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-23

The Story Told by Samuel Thornton OF HIS
Remarkable Rescue From the sea.

KemarklDlc
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Sept. 22.-Samuel
Thornton, Of Brooklyn. n. y, and his sister
in-law. Miss Ada Jewell, Of the same city, are
in this city, and if the story they tell is true
thew have had one of the most marvellous
escapes from death Oh record.
Thornton was seen by press representa-
tive. to whom he told the following tale
son the afternoon of August 9th Miss Jewell
and myself went in bathing at Coney Island.
There WAS very strong undertow that car
ried us out 20 sea. Both OF us could SWIM
and after floating around for WINE we
Fortunately came across floating log. On
this we drifted about until nearly dark. when
q Spanish bark. bound for South Amerl-
can port. picked US up. Miss Jewell imme-
diately collapsed from exhaustion on Ieacn-
mo the deck Of the vessel. This was fol
lowed by an attack of fever, and she was
delirlous for five days. None OF the crew OF
the vessel could speak English.
ION September 9Th we were transferred TO
another Spanish vessel bound for lucatan
On the morning of Sunday September 2ls1,
we were set ashore Oh a barren beach twenty
miles from this city, which place we reached
by walking"
Mr.. Thornton has telegraphed his brother
in BROOKLYN for money with which 20 take ms
massage home Miss Jewell confirms her
brother-in- laws story. but remarhADio part
OF the case is that neither can reineinVe' 'uo
names OF the vessels or those OF their cap
tains. Both have stood their hardsnips wen.
Nrw YoRK, Sept. 22-Wiiliam Thornton,
brother Of Samuel Thornton. the Brooklyn
baker. who. together with his slster-in-Iaw.
Ada Jewell. disappeared mysteuoasly IRON
Concy Island three weeks ago yesset1ay re-
ceiyed dispatch purporting 10 nave como
from the missing man in Jacksonville. Fla.
The message was as follows; +,
"Both safe: had narrow escape; we're carried
ont 10 sea. want money to get clothes and re-
,nr, send $50 SAMUEL THORNTON"
William Thornton IL skcpiical and has tele-
graphed for particulars
sLlTrR.-S. w. Thornton has wired from
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-23
FIRST, Cashier second, Colonel wheatley third,

FIRST, Cashier second, Colonel Wheatey third,
Time. l:i5i4.
Second race. mile and seventy yards
Laura Doxey first Outcry second, Bon Air
third. Time. I42l(
Third race. mile and sixteenth Ethel
FIRST Brandolette second. Business third.
Time. 1857.
Fourth race three quarters OF mile
Chief Justice first. Irish Chief second Con-
tent third. Time. l:lGI.
Filth race. four furlongs Jessie Belle first,
Bullet second. Black Beauty third. Time,
CO.,
Sixth race. four furlongs- -Fauvette first,
Emploss Frederick second Allie ". third.
IIme ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-23
yalue OF tho Itata.

,,raieers in the case of the steamer ltata re-
ported to Judge Ross, fixing the value of the
vessel at 500 900, and the arms at the same
amount The vessel was ordered to be re-
leased on filing Of bonds in double the amount.
Counsel for the defense in the cases of Rich
ard /. Trumbull. George A. Burt and Cap
tain O'Farrell Iasked for speedy trial. which
was opposed by the Government on the
ground that it was impossible toget witnesses.
Tha case WAS finally set for October 10th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-23
Ne.roes Kin n white Man.

SrAuxrov. Va. Sept. PA shooting ARRAY
took place on the Valley turnpike, near
Mount Carmel church, about ii O'Clock
Monday night, between jim i otts anu llenIy
Totts and Weeks we're returning from Mid,
way drunk when they met Sims, Brown and
two negro women in the road and commenced
cursing and abusing them. Brown iinineai5
ately left them and raised a crowd Of c9IoFe9,
men. who armed themselves with pistols, ana
returned and fired upon their victims 19tls
was killed instantly; Weeks was wouhueu'
hnt not serlOuslY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-23

jacksonville. Fla. the correct combination Of
his safe. and his brother and other relatives
are satisfied Of his identity. His story is now
believed
BRooKLYx. n. Y. Sept PA specialize
the Eagle from Jacksonville says the couple
calling themselves Mr.. Thornton and Miss
Jewell are frauds. They came to Jacksonville
by train Sunday night They received money
sent by Thornton's family and hayeleft. OF
tcers are in pursuit.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-23
The Revolt n Failure.

BRowNsyfILE. Tx. Sept. 22.--.General Corlina'
moras and has not joined the reyolutionists, as
reported Garcias band WAS reported IN the
neighborh00d OF Natamoras Sunday. This
rumor caused great excitement IN the town, and
the citizens mustered 20 guard the place. Yes
terday the reyolutionists were reported TO be
opposite Santa Maria awaiting sn opportunity
states troops has gone 10 intercept them, From
ali the reports received il is believed that zig
attempt TO upset the Government Of Mexico Is
fat failuro
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-23
TBE WHITE ROUsE LADIES.
They visit Lynn Tomorrow and Hold an
Informal Reception.

AUBURN DALE. MASS, Sept 22.-Mrs Benja~
min Harrison and party passed very quiet day
at the Woodland Park Hotel yesterday. They
,eeoived no guests and Mrs Harrison did not
Leave the hotel grounds. Wednesday Mrs Har-
rison, Mrs Mckee and Baby Mckee Will visit
LYNN. where they will be the guests OF Mr. ana
Mrs. CnarIes a. Coffin They will inspect the
electric works and several shoe factories in tho
afternoon aud in the early evening viii hold an
informal reception.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-23

NORFOLK. Va. Sept PA prize fight has
been arranged 10 take place near this city
early in October between Frank Wongo, the
Indian. who recently defeated Jack COnnors.
of New York. and John Williams. of Phil
adelphia, for a purse OF $500 and gate receipts
The men will enter the ring at ~ pounds,
and twO-ounce gloves are TO be used.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-23

SALEM. Mass, Sept. 22.-The trial Of the
Hopkins- -Searles will case began to-day. All
of the contestants were either present person
allv OF represented by distinguished counsel.
Ii is evident that the fight is TO be a stubborn
ono and since il involves millions of property
and the contest is instituted on somewhat
singular grounds the trial will be one Of wide,
general interest.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-23
A Negro Reaten by Negroes.

RR1sro1. TFNN., Sept. 22.-lSpecial. This
morning about o'clock mob Of forty negro
men took from his home Pete simpson, .
forty-year-od six-foot negro, who assaulted a
half fwitted negro girl Of u years, beat him
within aninch of his life and then forced hun
10 leave town. The whipping took place
about mile from town.
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Gorst Casts "A BomDshel1.
W. =" '"'A7 - 'CN'
fBv Cable IN Tho Times.

LoNDoS. Sept 22.-Sir John Gorst has cast
a bombshell into the Conservative camp by
his utterance on the necessity Of making
popular the ownership of the land. The
favorite Tory remedy for overcrowding is
emigration. While the Liberals have never
come out boldly in favor of the division Of the
soil among the people and the multiplication
of small owners they have claimed that emi-
grafton was not the proper remedy, and that
there was room enough in England for Egg
lshmen.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-23
Cholera Spreading.

BosroN. Mass, Sept. %. Reports from
Asiatic Turkey received from the health
Office here are to the effect that the cholera is
spreading in tho stricken districts. On July
2lst 405 deaths occurred in Mecca and Nina
alone. The English steamer Brewton re-
Gently took on a lot Of cotton from infected
ports. She il said to be bound for some port
in America. probably New York
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-23
The Cabinet Crisis.

IIy InUIc TO IHV IIHoHI
RosR. Sept 22.-The crisis in the Cabinet
is increasing in consequence of a difference OF
opinion in the ministry on the subject OF
levyng fresh taxes made necessary by the in
creased cost of the army and navy. The min
ister Of war has proposed the levy OF special
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-23

TURTLE LAKE. WIS. Sept es.-The. village OF
Comstock was nearly DESTROYED by nre today.
this neighborhood. Comstock is near tho city
OF Cumberland. which is in real danger OF
scorching III no rain falls soon there VIII % .
still greater loss Of property, ana IL isimposnpis
To stop tho ire.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-23
AProbabie Fatal Fight.

HAaRIsoxBuaa. Va. Sept. 22-Syrau Hoover
and Ezra Lowman, tw respected citizens Oh
over money matters. After war Of words
Iovman threw brick Al Hoover and the latter
rushed upon him with knife and stabbed Low
Hoover was arrested.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-23
Batteries: Nichols and Bennett; Lovett and
KinsloW Umpire. GafneY.

Batteries Nichols and Bennett; Lovett and
Kinslow Umpire. Gafney.
CIScrssATI. o.. Sept. PA few bases on
balls and few hits just at the right time won
the game for Chicago to-day. The local team
could not do anything with Vickery. Both
teams played good fielding game. Score;
At Cincinnati: R. b. II. Z.
Cincinnatis. 0O0i100 o. l 2
Chicag0s 80 0 0 0 20 l K 2
Batteries: Rhines aud keenan,. Vickery and
Schrever Umpire. Emslie.
PrrrsBURG. Pa. Sept. 22.-The local team
could not hit Viau TO-DAY, and the Cieye-
lands touched King up pretty lively aud won
rather tame game. The home club played
poor in the field. Score:
At Pittsburg; r. D. H. x.
Pittsbures. ..OO00000 0002-2 2
Clevelands. ...0 / 3 20 0 K IL l
Batteries: King and Miller; Viau and Zim-
mer. Umpire Hearst.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-23

10y IabIe 20 no IlInHaI
TREvEs. Sept 22-The exhibition Of the holy
coat will end Oct. 4th.
The number OF visitors who have visited the
holy coat already exceeds the number who
viewed 10 in the exhibition OF is4i' ana the totai
number in this exhibition will probably reach
two million.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-23
Ten Persons Killed.

by Gable to Tho Timesl
VIENNA. Sent. pa dispatch from Glei-
witt. in Prussia. gives news Of horrible rail
road accident ut the Russian frontier. Two
passenger trains colided between Golaczoury
and Wolbrom The CARS were shattered to
splnters and ten persons were killed and
many injured
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-23
Fire I'm Fort Worth.

FoRT WoRrH. Tx, Sept. PA fire yester-
day destroyed the Ellis Hotel. tve-story
stone structure. and three story annex
together with the contents. valued ct $780,
600. The store of Darlington and Montgomery
was also destroyed loss $4,000. The total
loss is $50, 900, insurance. s22.0OO.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-23

LYNcHBunG Va, Sept 22.-Jack Bolan,
the young Norfolk pusihst who will enter tho
ring at the Opera House Thursday night IN
o trial of fistic skill with Lyons, Of Roanoke.
arrived in the city to-day and has engaged
rooms at Cafe Anderson, where he was visited
by number of the boys"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-23

LONDON. Sept. 22.-The correspondent OF
the Standard at ST. Petersburg says that the
Russian Government has accepted 1874 as
the price Of the new loan OF f20.000,000. On
the Paris Bourse contract dealings III the
new Russian loan continue at from to Ia
per cent premium.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-23

DAiOitO tnat tno
Mccarthy = Warren
fight would be pre-
vented did not keep
the " sports" away.
The mill came of
tonight, and from
q pugilistic stand
point was one OF the
best that ever took
place in the area of
the Olympic Club.
Contrary TO expec-
tation. Mccarthy
won handily and
proved himself az
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-23

A Number of Coasting Vessels Driven Ashore
and Llst-Other Damage.

and L)st-Other Damage.
IBY Cable to The TXnes.l
LONDON, Sept 22-The gales Of yesterday
on the coast have grown worse instead OF
calming down.
The' latest news received as 10 the damage
done is that number of coasting vessels have
been driven ashore and lost between the Tyne
and the Forth.
At Eyemouth near Berwick. Scotland, Q
large number OF houses have been Hooded
owing TO the rising OF the river Eye.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-23

Sr. Paul. MIMI Sept. 2s.-The school board
Announces that on account Of excessive. heal
the city schools, including the high school, WI
la closed
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came Welch made his first appearance in
over month, and did good work tor the local
team. The New Workers were unable 10 make
their hits count after the third inning. In the
ninth inning Gore muAed and Richardson's 3
bad throw let IN the tying run. In the
eleventh Aliens three-bagger and Hamllton's
single gave the Phlliies the winning run. In
the second game the New lorks pounded
Esper very hard three singles. q home run
and triple netting five runs in the first
inning. Thornton was put III 10 relieve Esper
after the third inning and did very well but
it was too late, as the home club had the
game won. Darkness stopped the game at
the end Of the eighth inning. Score:
First game: R. B.H. z.
New Yorks... 1900 OOOO0OO0-s Q 8
PhiladelphasO 0 0 90 01-4 6 2
Batteries Welch and O'Rourke; Gleason
and Clements. Umpire, Lynch.
Second game: R. b. II. 4.
New Yorks ....5 OILS o oil Ii 4
Philadelphias ......0 o l 3 o % 6
Batteries; Coghlin and O'Rourke: Esper.
Thornton and Fields Umpire, Lynch
BosroN, Mass.. Sept 22.-ln the third in
nino Vett's wild throw gave Bostons their
arst run, and in the seventh they sized up
Tovett's curves for two earned runs. With
tha exception CT that one inning Lovett
,',tched in great form. Nicholz puzzled the
flrooklvns 80 badly that they made but one
clean hit and that was slipped from count
;ng Ly Brodies phenomenal throw from right
fold TO third base. Score:
R.B.H. y.
pos,ons ....0e0 010O020-s 0
RrooIlyns ....".0 5000 81 z
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-23

excellent boxer and as cool hnu cIeFeF
a ring general as ever donne1 the gloves.
Throughout the twenty one rounds OF
the fight he had a SHADE the best
of it. About s2OOOO changed hands on
the result. and as the outcome Of the con-
test was contrary to general expectations the
talent lost heavily. the odds during the day
having been three 20 five against Warren
and six TO FIVE against Mccarthy. The fight
began at 9.05. John Duffy. the local light
weight officiating as referee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-23

II + EX-GIANTS
and Philadelphians
played two games
to-day. breaking
even. In the first
game Gleason pitch
cd for the visitors.
notwithstanding the
fact that he Was in
the box yesterday.
1t was "a good exhi-
bition Of ball play
ing. and it was neces-
sary TO play eleven
innings to decide the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-23
ASSOCIATION RECORD.
GAMES TO-DAY.

IlttIJTtF.
At Cincinnati Chicagos vs. Cincinnatis.
At Boston-Brooklyn VS.. Bostons.
At New York-Philadelpha VS. New Yorks.
At rittsburg -Cieyeands vs. Pittsburgs.
Association:
No games scheduled.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-23

The following are the results Of tho races
Yesterday.
GRAvEsKND. ". y.

'I'7I I'I-''''I IT
First race. three quarters Of mile-Contrl-
oution first. Gold Dollar second. Lima third.
Time. 1.l5tt.
Second race, five and "a half furlongs-
sprngawav first: Clnuc second, Gramar
third. Time, 1865.
Third race. the Clinton stakes mile and an
Mghth-Ia 1osca first Reckon second. Only
tw0 starters Time. l5i1.
Fourth race. the Woodlawn handicap. mile
and three-sixteenths- Sir John first. Master
lode second, Mabel Glenn, third Time,
2O2.
Fifth race. mile and an eighth Folsom
first Busteed second, Miss Belle third. Time,
l574.
Sixth race. milo and a sixteenth Cancan
first Bermuda second Peter third. Time.
N491I.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-23

At Langston the negroes are getting very
excited. The sight of a gang of cowboys
camped near by inhames their anger and NUT
teriugs are heard on e, cry side At Cameron
City five hundred Presbyterians. led by 4 tall,
raw-boned preacher are waltingt to be led into
the land of promise by their modern Messiah.
At the Fox agency on the east side the crowd
is turbulent. several men having been killed
already Whisky Jugs and bottles are plentl-
ful and many men are now intoxicated The 100
deputy marshals and the handiU al of soldiers
are unable TO DO ANYTHING with the crowd The
number of women ON horse back is remark
ably large Fully 20 per cent. OF the claims
will be secured 10y the tair sex. IN this city
everything is deserted. The stores are closed
and doctors. lawyers. preachers and every
body have gone to the new EldOradO. The
boomers bought so many supplies that pro
vision famine now exists. Hundreds of men
who arrived on the midnight train could not
get c0nyeyances and are walking 30 keep
awake, while scores slept IN the streets.
A nited iress reporter returned from the
Iowa Indian reservation at o'clock this
afternoon after a ride of folty miles Thirty
thousand people entered the reservations
from the West promptly at II O'Clock, and as
many more went in from the south side. The
widest excitement prevailed, and several
shooting scrapes occurred at the start
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-23

In the seventeenth round he staggered and
gave evidence Of not being possessed Of much
more staying powers lie was bleeding pro-
fusely from tho mouth, eye and nose. and
when the eighteenth round opened vas IN a
bad way
In the twentieth round Mccarthy forced
the fighting and struck Warren numerous Sc
we're blows in the face and neck. also counter
ing with effect on Warrens stomach. Tho
little fellow stood up gamey and took his
beating like d man, but at length went down
from a right-hand swing on tie jaw. He ral-
lied lust IN time and the bell saved him from
q knockout.
in the last round Mccarthy went for lis
man with rush, and after landing q hard
straight-arm blow on Warreu's mouth,
followed it mp with a punch in the ribs
Warren reeled around and fell TO the ground,
retaining his hold upon McCarthy's left
ann and dragging him down with him. lie
struggled to lis feet. was again knocked
down. and after q vain attempt TO get up. was
counted ont Mccarthy did not have q
scratch on his face or body, while Warren
was badly done up.
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non ONE, lost ONE.
NEW YORK, Sept. %.

The Giants and Philiies Break Even-Chi-
cagos and Bostons WIN.
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LEAGUE. REcOF
AssocTATIoN QANIEs.

ASsOtIAIION NAMEs.
At Columbus r. B.H. <.
Columbus. ..10OOs 90 II 2
Baltimore ....2 1 0 3 90 0 Is
Batteries: Leiper and Donahue; Healy and
Robinson. Umpire, herins.
At Milwaukee: R.B.H.E.
Milwaukees. O.. o O0001-3 6 6
Bostons. .........2 0210x-5 13 0
Batteries: Davies and Grim; O'Brien and
Murphy. Umpire, Ferguson.
At Lousvile
To-days game was postponed on account Of
rain.
At st. Louis: R.B.H.E.
st Louis .........3 0 O311122-13 II 8
Washingtons. ......0 0 DO 8 0 o. 9 7
Batteries: Rettjer and Boyle; Carsey and
Mcclure. Umpire. Mahoney. Game called
on account Of darkness),
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First race. six and 8 half furlongs -Frem-
ington first, Buckeye second, Ratalpa, third.
Time l.25.
Second race. one-half mie.--Dead heat be-
tween Lord Stanley aud Loyalty, I'd Marks
third Time. not taken. Loyalty won run
OF. Time. Jl54.
Third race. si1 and half furlongs.-Idea
first Pestilence second, flagIant third.
Time 1:22.
Fourth race. one mile Ed McGinnis first,
Dousman second Lithbegt third. Time.
l45I
Fifth race. three-quarters of mile
Shakespeare first, Siumber second, Blackburn
third lime, l:l714.
Sixth race. four aud a half furlongs Fox
mn first. Canteen second. sunday third.
1lme i5I4.
The following are the Gloucester entries for
to-day.
First race. seven furlongs, selling -Glenal
Tyrone. Count Luna. III, Macgregor, l0S,
Naulier, Lannes, Garrison. 105; IhOrns, lOZ.
Second race, half mile two-year- Olds-
6oiden Muiatto, ST. Laurent. Jack Pot. ii2;
fiattery, Media. Troublesome, l09 Lord
Stanley, lOl: Otero. Bette M fly 1Ol.
third race, SIX and a quarter furlongs three
Lon9leaf. ll3; MayhOwer. lO7; Repent, iO4;
Sermelite lol Sweetbread, 95 Dumbarton,
%, Marigold 50.
Fourth race, seven furlongs. selling Maid
OF blarney Ill Mirabeau. l06i Golden Reel
lO3 Nohican, 1O2; King Idle, 9G.
tlith race. seven furloDgs. selling-Tattler.
I'D Landsur Hawkstone. ll4 Clamor. John
Jay =. III; Edward +. Sacramento. lO5;
Qulntoness. l02.
Sixth race, six and half furlongs. selling
Coldstfeam III; Repeater. ii6 Bohemian,
llSi 1appahannock llO: John Atwood I0s;
iiagrant. l0i; Regina, ioi; julie o., Avery.
lOz; Loyalty. eS.
LArosIA. KY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-23

Forty Thousand Boomers Enters the Prom
ised Land at High Noon.

1etu 1si1A ~ tAiAiA -Noohs
GUTHRIE, O. r., Sept 22.-The time Of
opening has arrived and the surging mass Of
humanity who had been waiting the coming
Of high noon at the given signal started on
wild. pell-mell rush for the promised land.
Fully forty thousand people were on the line
and there was wild scramble for the SIX
thousand claims and four thousand town lots.
A crowd Of nearly three thousand in camp at
Topee will start in body for the new
county seat OF Chandler. They declare
that they will not wait until the
survey Is completed but VIII take the
town 10y force tonight and If they fail IN this
they viii found q town in the adjoining sec
tion. The company Of soldiers at the town
have orders to shoot, and blood will flow free
ly if the attempt is made. At Perkins four
thousand people are fighting and struggling
60 gst NJ the lri1-e ac..ss lhe Cameron rvel.
and when the signal IS given to 20 many will
be crushed on the bridge if 1t does not give
way and procipitate them into the river.
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The festivities began at 10 o'clock A. III. by
q grand procession, after which ex-senator b.
K. Bruce delivered an address.