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Show THE BOOMERS MUST WAIT. The Opening of the Cheyenne and Arapahoe Arap-ahoe Reservation Postponed Fntil April 19th Much Disappointment. Washington, April 9. Secretary Noble this afternoon postponed opening the Cheyenne Chey-enne and Arapahoe reservation until Tues day, April 19th. Canadian, Texas, April 9. The excitement excite-ment increases over the anticipation of the opening of the reservation. Two troops of United States cavalry are patrolling the borders. bor-ders. A great crowd are now here waiting for the openiug. Kiowa, Kan., April 9. Home-seekers continue con-tinue to arrive in great numbers daily. They await the opening of the Cheyenne and Arapahoe reservation. Extensive arrangements arrange-ments are being made for the final rush. Kingfisher, L T., April 9. A colony of negroes have laid out a town, to be called Cimarron City, on the line of the Cheyenne and Arapahoe reservations. The publication of the maps showing the Indian allotment has caused consternation among the home-seekers, home-seekers, as they find that the redskins have captured the most valuable laud, and feel that what is left is not worth contending for. Many are discouraged and have returned re-turned home. Higgins, Texas, April 9. Troops of the United States cavalry are patrolling the west line of the Cheyenne and Arapahoe reservation reserva-tion at this point. Great crowds of settlers are gathering here. |