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ARKANSAS CITY TRAVELER
[Beginning Wednesday, February 5, 1879 to April 16, 1879.]
[THE MILITIA.]
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
The bill introduced by Senator Ferry in the Senate a few days ago provided that all able- bodied citizens between the ages of 18 and 45 years, resident within their respective States and Territories, except such as may be exempt by law, shall constitute the militia. The militia are to be divided into two classesactive, to be known as National or State guard, as the legislature of each State may prescribe; and inactive, to be known as Reserve militia. The bill proposes to appropriate one million dollars for the purpose of providing arms, ammunition, and other ordnance and quartermaster stores for active service.
[INDIANS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
News from Ft. Lincoln says runners from Sitting Bull have arrived at Standing Rock agency bearing a distinct proposition from the chief to return and surrender his guns and ponies. He says his people are hungry and cold and his spirit broken.
[PUBLIC SALE: CYRUS M. HINSHAW.]
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
PUBLIC SALE.
The undersigned will sell on his farm, three miles east of Arkansas City, on Saturday, February 15th, 1879, at 10 o'clock a.m., the following property, to-wit: One span work mules, 1 brood mare, 1 No. 1 milch cow, 7 brood sows, 7 stock hogs, 1 male hog, 1 wagon harness, sulky plow, and plow, cultivator, 1 mowing machine, 300 bushels of corn, 150 of oats, 3 tons of good hay, ten bushels of soup beans, one hay ladder, one roller, 500 feet of native lumber, 400 feet pine weather-boarding, one cooking stove, one heating stove, and many other articles not enumerated.
TERMS OF SALE: A credit of 6 months on all over $5, purchaser giving note with approved security. $5 and under, cash. No property to be removed until terms of sale are complied with. Will also offer my farm at private sale. CYRUS M. HINSHAW.
[NOTICE OF ATTACHMENT: SAMUEL HOYT VS. LYMAN W. CURRIER.]
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
NOTICE OF ATTACHMENT.
Samuel Hoyt, Plaintiff, vs. Lyman W. Currier, Defendant,
Complaint in Attachment.
NOTICE is hereby given that on the 8th day of January, A. D. 1879, I. H. Bonsall, a Justice of the Peace of Creswell Township in Cowley County, State of Kansas, issued an order of attachment in the above named case for the sum of ninety dollars together with interest thereon from April 1st, 1878, at the rate of seven percent, per annum, and that said cause will be heard on the 12th day of February, A. D. 1879, at 10 o'clock a.m. on said day and before said Justice of the Peace. SAMUEL HOYT.
Attest: I. H. Bonsall, Justice of the Peace.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
Pleasant weather.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
Quite a number of the Lo family in town.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
Mr. Matlack started East Saturday morning.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
Wheat sells in town at five cents below Wichita prices.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
Daniel Feagins is building a house on his farm in Sumner County.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
Thomas Berry, trader at Pawnee Agency, was in town Monday.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
Will Alexander has been reinstated as carpenter at Pawnee Agency.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
City property changing hands, a Mr. Barker having purchased several lots.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
DIED. A little child of Mr. and Mrs. Mathews died last Wednesday night of croup.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
Nixon Elliott, of Rose Hill and Walnut Valley nurseries, visited town Monday.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
Mr. F. Bohle, of St. Louis, United States flour Inspector, arrived in town Monday.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
Dr. Griffith and son have purchased a one-half interest in the steamboat Cherokee.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
The Presbyterian social will be held at James Huey's, Tuesday evening, Feb. 11. All are invited.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
Arrangements are being made to put in a ferry on the Salt Fork, at Ponca Agency. This will be a boon for freighters.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
A number of teams that have been water-bound at the Salt Fork, and other streams in the Territory, passed through town Friday.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
Messrs. Wolf and Winton are fitting up the Green Front for T. H. McLaughlin. It will be occupied by Dr. Loomis as a drug store.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
The interest in the Literary Society is increasing, the attendance on Friday evening being by far the largest that has assembled yet.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
The oyster supper and dance at Mr. Hawkins', of Silver Creek, on Friday evening, passed off pleasantly. Several parties from town were out.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
Mr. Stafford is about to take Greely's advice and "go West." He is going west of Fort Worth, Texas, to grow up with the long horns.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
Mrs. Wahlenmaeir, whose insanity was noted by the TRAVELER a few weeks ago, has been removed to the State Insane Asylum, at Osawottomie.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
The ladies of the M. E. Church will hold a Valentine festival at the Church, on Friday evening, February 14, 1879. Proceeds for the benefit of the pastor.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
I. H. Bonsall received a letter a few days ago from a gentleman residing at Pine Bluff, Arkansas, making inquiries in relation to the price of lumber and coat at this place.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
Mr. A. A. Hurst, of Bolton, who has just returned from Kansas City, made a shipment of sixty-four hogs from Wichita to Kansas City, for which he received $3.15 per hundred.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
C. M. Scott's Office is upstairs, in the room over the one formerly used by the Post Office, where all accounts due him on the TRAVELER or by note must be settled within thirty days.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
Parties are constantly making inquiries for houses to rent. Is there not someone who can and will build tenant houses? The investment will be a paying one. A good subject for the consideration of the Board of Trade.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
Schiffbauer Bros. received from the Smith Wagon Company, of Pekin, Illinois, three large log wagons, made to order, for the Ponca Agency. They have also just received a car load of farming implements of all kinds.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
The teachers examined on Friday and Saturday last, developed a remarkable faculty on the part of one of the applicants for drawing, his map of Lake Michigan representing the probable state of his feelings, if not the geographical position of the lake.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
Revival meetings will be held at the M. E. church, morning and evening, during the present week.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
Mr. Randall, of Bushnell, is in town looking over our town and country with a view of locating here.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
The meeting at Grange Hall, Saturday evening, was largely attended. Mr. Asp, of Winfield, was expected to have addressed the meeting, but was detained on business. Mr. Payson came in his stead and gave the people an interesting talk on local topics. We were in error in last week's issue in saying that the meetings were under the auspices of the grange. They are held under the auspices of a literary society. Mr. Toles and others are on the committee to procure speakers. The next meeting will be held in two weeks. It is not known at this time who will address the meeting. It will be announced in due time.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
DIED. January 29th, 1879, of heart disease, Mrs. Mary Randall, wife of Whitman M. Randall. Aged 52 years.
By the death of this kind and good woman, we have lost one of three of the oldest lady residents of this place. Coming at an early day, she shared the many hardships of border life, and that her presence is no longer visible, the recollection of her excellent qualities can never be forgotten. Our sympathies are with the motherless children and the bereaved husband.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
J. H. McGuire was arrested last week by Marshal Morgan, for violating the ordinance which prohibits fast riding or driving through the streets, and taken before Justice Christian, who fined him five dollars and costs.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
Mr. Gilbert, of Iowa, a brother-in-law of Mr. Hoffmaster, who bought the Rockhill quarter last October, arrived here a few days ago. He will commence improving his place as soon as the weather permits.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
The I. O. O. F. meet in the Masonic Hall on the 7th of February, 1879. All Odd Fellows are requested to be present, as there is business of importance to transact.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
The following letters are tacked up on front of the P. O. delivery, for want of stamps and better direction: Mrs. Annie Wittenmayer, Philadelphia; A. W. Straub & Co., Phila.; John C. Shorp, Woodward, Kansas; Epson Preston, Secresco, but no State.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
The Central Avenue Hotel shows sixty arrivals during the past week.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
Several parties from Illinois and Ohio are in town prospecting with a view of locating in this vicinity.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
G. W. Robinson, principal of the Winfield schools, was in town Friday and Saturday conducting the teachers examination.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
We copy extensively this week from the Real Estate Bulletin, published by Channell & McLaughlin, of this city.
[From the REAL ESTATE BULLETIN.]
As the result of a seven years orchard planting, the statistics of the county show 196,554 peach and 5,754 bearing apple trees.
Now is the time to buy land in this vicinity, for as we shall have a railroad and a line of steamers within a few months, the price of property of all kinds cannot help but materially
advance.
While, of course, there are some farms to rent in this county yet, as is invariably the case in new countries opened up under similar circumstances, improved places are, as a rule, occupied by the owner.
Sheep raising has been followed extensively in the county with success. Our seasons are as a rule dry, and consequently the finest wool can be obtained at the minimum of cost. Foot- rot is unknown, and if anything goes wrong, the owner, and not the country are to blame.
[STEAMER "CHEROKEE"]
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
The owners of the steamer Cherokee have been experimenting with their boat during the past week, preparatory to starting for Little Rock. Having to adapt a saw mill engine, with quick motion, to a steamboat, which requires a slow motion; and as a number of engineers had expressed a doubt about the changes made working successfully, they have very wisely thought best to give the machinery a thorough trial before starting on their trip. They went down the Arkansas to the mouth of the Walnut and came up the Walnut to Harmon's ford, with their boat loaded with wheat. The boat moved up to the "cut-off" with as good speed as the Aunt Sally did empty, and the current to the "cut-off" is as strong as that of the Arkansas. She made four and part of the time at least five miles an hour, up stream. When the owners have the opportunity of getting a good steamboat engine on their boat, it will be one of the best investments in this part of the country, not only for its owners, but for the country at large, as it will be able to make regular trips through the season. The Aunt Sally demonstrated the fact that during a spring rise a boat can run from here to Little Rock without trouble, which was a good point gained. A doubt still exists, however, as to whether the river can be navigated at ordinary stages of water. If the Cherokee can make three or four trips during ordinary stages of water this summer, it will do more to convince steamboat men that the river is as good above Ft. Smith as below, and it will have a good influence on Congress, helping to create an interest in favor of making an appropriation for the improvement of the river.
[AD: HOUGHTON & MANTOR.]
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
Steamboat load of boots have just arrived at Houghton & Mantor's which they are selling at Bed Rock prices. Lower than have ever been sold in Southern Kansas. Call and see them.
[OTHER ADS/NOTICES.]
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
50 Lots in the city, all together or separate, down to bottom prices.
WALTON & KNIGHT.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
FOR SALE. Three Work Horses, Wagon and Harness, and one Milch Cow. Enquire at
Central Drug Store.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
NOW IS THE TIME to buy ponies and break them ready for spring work. I have 30 head for sale. C. M. SCOTT.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
WANTED. A capable, careful girl to do general house work. Apply at the People's Drug Store.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
Sulky Plow for Sale Cheap. Will take plowing for it, if done soon. Inquire at the Post Office.
[INDIANS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879. Front Page.
It was discovered by a sentinel guarding the building wherein "Wild Hog," the Cheyenne chief is confined at Fort Robinson, heavily ironed, that the desperate Indian was lying on the ground in his prison room covered with blood, having stabbed himself in four places in the region of the heart with the intention of putting an end to his life rather than be taken South. The post surgeon pronounced the wounds very dangerous if not fatal. Thirty-three squaws and twenty-five children left here for Pine Ridge agency, and will be turned over to the Sioux at that agency as their natural protectors.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
Commissioner Hoyt urges the passage of Representative Scales' bill, providing for a consolidation of the Indian tribes whereby the forty-four reservations and thirty-six agents will be reduced to ten reservations and ten agents.
[STATE NEWS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, February 12, 1879.
John A. McWhorter, an old pioneer, 99 years old, died recently at Oxford.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 12, 1879.
Kansas has nineteen completed railroads, 2,302 miles of rail, worth $15,525,033.
[EDITORIAL COLUMN: COWLEY COUNTY, KANSAS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, February 12, 1879.
[FROM THE REAL ESTATE BULLETIN.]
COWLEY COUNTY KANSAS!
THE EDEN OF THE SOUTHWEST.
THE BANNER COUNTY IN THE BANNER STATE
OF THE UNION.
Its Description, Resources, Development, and Advantages.
Cowley County is one of the best wooded and watered in the State, the Arkansas and Walnut Rivers and Grouse Creek running the entire length of the county.
Good wells of fine water are found at from fifteen to forty five feet, and plenty of fine springs are found all over the county.
Coal has been discovered in the eastern part of the county, and there are indications that the whole western part of the county is underlaid with coal at a depth of 250 feet.
In all parts of the county the supply of the best magnesia limestone is inexhaustible. It is found at various depths below the surface, from ten to forty feet.
The county was named in honor of Matthew Cowley, a brave Kansas soldier, who died in the service at Little Rock, Arkansas, in August, 1864. It is a part of what is known as the Osage Diminished Reserve. In 1870 a treaty was made with the Osage Indians, by which this reserve was opened up for settlement under the act of Congress of July 15th, 1870. The county was organized in the summer of 1870, and Winfield, then only one cheap house, was made the County seat. The county then contained a population of about 700. The first assessment and taxation of property in the county was in 1872.
Arkansas City: Our population of nearly 1,000 inhabitants is composed of intellectual and cultivated people from the East, who have located here with the intention of staying, a fact that will speak for itself.
We have a splendid school now giving advantages to 200 pupils that cannot be excelled in any school of its grade in the county, and under the superintendence of a Wisconsin graduate. Our church organizations leave nothing to be desired in that quarter, as we have First and United Presbyterian and Methodist churches, each denomination possessing its own place of worship. A Union Sunday school is also conducted by the different churches. The Masonic Fraternity have a lodge and Chapter, also the Knights of Honor have a lodge, and an Odd Fellows lodge is being talked up and will shortly be organized.
Our location is undeniably healthy, and the soil being of a sandy nature, mud is an "unknown quantity" with us. All kinds of business are well represented, there being some 25 business houses in town, and many of them possess stores that would be a credit to any city in the Union.
Good water is abundant in town, the city owning 4 fine wells, and most of the improved residence lots have a well upon them.
At present we are without a railroad, but the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe railroad company, the strongest corporation in the West, will build a branch of their road into this county during the summer of 1879. As the terminus of the railroad mentioned above, Arkansas City will grow with a rapidity known only to those who have witnessed the springing up of other Western towns. It will be the great distributing point for the supplies for the different agencies and military posts in the Territory south of us, and one of the greatest cattle markets in the West. When the Santa Fe Company obtain the right of way through the Nation to Fort Smith, connecting their road with the Little Rock and Fort Smith road, which will doubtless be done during the present session of Congress; and when the Territory itself is opened for settlement, which may be looked for in two or three yearsthe importance of Arkansas City as a commercial point can hardly be estimated.
Nor do we depend along upon these advantages.
The Arkansas River is navigable from this place to Little Rock three months in a year, and during the last two years the attention of steamboat men and speculators has been directed to the great benefits to be derived from the opening up of water transportation between the Western and Southern States.
During this time several trips have been made to Little Rock by flat boats loaded with flour and grain, and on the morning of the 30th of June, 1878, a regular river packet of 65 tons burden arrived at this place from Little Rock, having made the trip with no difficulty in eleven daysa distance of over 800 miles. Encouraged by this, and having full faith in the ultimate success of the scheme, two parties have built a steamboat at this place, the dimensions of which are 90 x 20 feet, with a capacity of fifty or sixty tons, and started with 1,000 bushels of wheat for Little Rock, February 5th, 1879.
The advantages which we claim for our town, are also to be found in the country in our immediate vicinity, such as schoolhouses and good schools, churches, under the care of competent ministers, lyceums, grange, and other meetings are constantly on the tapis so that a live, energetic man instead of being cut off from advantages will in reality only be moving to a wider field of action in which there is room for all.
To all who may read the above facts, we would say that before buying or locating elsewhere they should give us a call and see for themselves.
In another part of this paper will be found a partial list of city and other property in our hands for sale, among which are some of the best and cheapest investments to be found any where.
[OPENING THE INDIAN TERRITORY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, February 12, 1879.
Opening the Indian Territory.
The Senate Committee who have had under consideration the matter of opening the Indian Territory met this evening and agreed unanimously in the affirmative upon the report. A sub-committee was appointed to prepare a report and bill embracing the following points.
First. To establish a United States Court within the Indian Territory for the better protec- tion of life and property, with the same powers and jurisdiction of other United States Courts.
Second. That each of the five civilized nations be allowed to send a delegate to Congress.
Third. That the lands now held in common by the tribes can be divided in severalty among the Indians.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, February 12, 1879.
SALT CITY WANTS A DAILY MAIL.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 12, 1879.
The time has expired for filing on the Cherokee Strip.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 12, 1879.
Agent Whiteman, from the Ponca Agency, was in town on Monday.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 12, 1879.
Workmen are at work patching the holes in that infernal south end of the bridge.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 12, 1879.
The Literary will not meet on Friday night, but is postponed until the next Friday evening.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 12, 1879.
Judge Coldwell of Winfield, while at the Tefft House, Topeka, was attacked with pneumonia.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 12, 1879.
The former Devil in the TRAVELER office, is night-watch on the "Cherokee." He'll hold things level.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 12, 1879.
The corn crop now in crib in this county is large, while much yet remains on the stalk in the field.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 12, 1879.
Stuart & Wallis, of Winfield, are closing out their stock of clothing at bedrock prices. Call and see them.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 12, 1879.
Boats will leave Little Rock for this point in a few days. They will bring up groceries, shingles, and dressed lumber.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 12, 1879.
The Steamer, "Cherokee," left our landing on Tuesday, with one thousand bushels of wheat, on her trip to Little Rock.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 12, 1879.
We called on several merchants in Wichita last week, who expressed a determination to settle in our city the present year.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 12, 1879.
The man who was fined $10.00 the other day for fast driving says it was not for fast driving he was fined, but for fast stopping.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 12, 1879.
A petition for weekly service on a small route from this place, via Ponca and Pawnee Agencies to the Sac and Fox, has been forwarded to the Department.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 12, 1879.
Three million bushels of wheat have been shipped from Wichita since the first of August last, and yet there is a large surplus remaining in Cowley County.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 12, 1879.
Mantor and Blakeney have formed a partnership and intend to keep a full stock of groceries, which they will sell cheap at any house in the Southwest for cash.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 12, 1879.
The price of pork is improving and the farmer will find more profit in it than in wheat at fifty cents, provided, he don't hold too late and allow the market to drop again.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 12, 1879.
C. M. Scott's Office is upstairs, in the room over the one formerly used by the Post Office, where all accounts due him on the TRAVELER or by note, must be settled within thirty days.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 12, 1879.
We were startled last Sunday evening by the report that Mrs. James Benedict has just expired with pneumonia. On the following morning we found the report to be not only false, but that death had been nowhere near that pleasant home. It looks a little unprofessional for practitioners to have their patients dead or dying when they appear on the streets soon after. If they will recover in spite of the treatment, keep them in bed long enough to create a profound belief in the skill of the physician.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 12, 1879.
Mrs. Uriah Spray, of Creswell Township, returned to Indiana on Monday last to visit friends in that State. We hope Mrs. Spray can induce some of the good people of Indiana to return with her to Kansas. There is always room in Cowley County for citizens of this class. Send us out Marion County.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 12, 1879.
The Democratic Congress don't propose to make an appropriation to pay pensions to the boys who shot at the enemy. They find greater satisfaction in reducing the army to a few skeleton regiments and leaving a thousand miles of frontier exposed to the tommy-hawk and scalping knife of the savage.
[SCHOOL REPORT.]
Arkansas City Traveler, February 12, 1879.
The following are names of scholars who have been absolutely perfect in attendance, punctuality, deportment, and good in scholarship.
ROLL OF HONOR.
Mollie Christian Mary McClung
Mattie Mitchell Linnie Peed
Mary Theaker Emma Theaker
Charlie Grimes Fred. McLaughlin
Walter Patterson
The following are deserving of honorable mention for diligence, good behavior and nearly perfect attendance.
May Benedict Laura Gregg
Jessie Finley Anna Hutchison
Susie Hunt Stella Swarts
Annie Norton Jessie Sankey
Jerry Adams Lute Coombs
George Endicott Samuel Reed
Wm. Randall Charlie Randall.
C. H. SYLVESTER, Principal.
INTERMEDIATE.
Perfect in attendance and punctuality.
Maggie Ford, 95; Frank Theaker, 85; Jonnie Garris, 80.
But once tardy.
Clyde Marris, 90; Harvey Roberson, 60; Perry Fullerlove, 85.
M. L. ELA, Teacher.
PRIMARY DEPARTMENT.
Perfect in attendance and punctuality.
Lizzie Garris, 90; Grace McClung, 90; Clara Ford, 70; Jasper Fitzpatric, 70; Elmer Howard, 70; Abe McClaskey, 85; Allie Harris, 60; Oak McClaskey, 60; Tom Howard, 50; Arthur Howey, 50. MRS. THEAKER, Teacher.
[ARTICLE FROM EAST BOLTON RE AMOS WALTON'S DEPARTURE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, February 12, 1879.
Editor Traveler:
My attention has been called to an article that appeared in the last issue of the Semi-Weekly, on the subject of Amos Walton's departure to Little Rock. The thing is too flat to deceive anybody except the writer himself, and even he is not responsible for its origin. He is simply a cats paw that has been put forward to do the dirty work for a few men who feel sore over the loss of the control of township matters. Another attack of this nature, during Walton's absence, will bring out for publication a full exhibit of township indebtedness with assessment and taxation during the last six years, so that the people can realize who has "mixed things." "Just so," may discover that his goggle-eyes are hit with mud before the Slink had time to dip in his hole. It may pay him better to explain why he ran from justice, while honest men were happy on Old England's Shores. EAST BOLTON.
[NOTICES/ADS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, February 12, 1879.
Notice.
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 32, FEBRUARY 3RD, 1879.
There will be a Cemetery meeting, held at the Parker School-house on Friday afternoon, February 14th, at one o'clock, p.m., to clear off the grass from the ground, and also to repair some sunken graves, elect officers, etc. Friends turn out and repair the resting place on your departed friends. G. H. SHEARER, Sec.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 12, 1879.
Call at S. Matlack's and get samples of Mohair Alpacas and Cashmeres.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 12, 1879.
Pure Maple Sugar, Oranges and Lemons, Michigan Apples, and Figs just received at Hermann Godehard's.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 12, 1879.
A Heavy Invoice of strictly pure White Lead and Oil at Central Drug Store at bottom prices.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 12, 1879.
Delicious, yet Economical. Sharpening the appetite and satisfying hunger. No trouble, no waste. Buy a box of Sardines of Hermann Godehard, and prove the above truth.
LOST.
A natural pacing, suckling colt, in Arkansas City on the 27th ult. The finder will be liberally rewarded by returning the same to H. F. BURNETT.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 12, 1879.
NOTICE.
All those indebted to us on account are requested to make settlement within the next thirty days. GIBBY & GASKILL.
[SEALED PROPOSALS: U. S. INDIAN SERVICE, PONCA AGENCY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, February 12, 1879.
SEALED PROPOSALS.
U. S. INDIAN SERVICE, PONCA AGENCY, IND. TERRITORY,
January 27th, 1879.
SEALED proposals for furnishing one hundred and fifty milch cows will be received by the undersigned, United States Indian Agent, at the Ponca Agency, Indian Territory, on the 26th day of February, 1879. Said cows to be good, well broken domestic cattle with calves, and from two to six years old. The proposals will state the price, and time at which the bidder will deliver the said cows at this Agency. WM. H. WHITEMAN, U. S. Indian Agent.
[TOPICS OF THE TIME.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, February 19, 1879. Front Page.
If Reno had got himself killed at the Little Horn, he would have avoided no end of trouble.
Wild Bill has been killed againthis time in Texas. There cannot be more than two or three of him left alive now.
If Sitting Bull is not in the United States, and never had any intention of coming here, who wrote that pathetic speech?
The horrors of our yellow fever period were few and feeble, compared with those of the great plague that is alarming all Eastern Europe.
In the fourteenth century the "Black Death" plague left 80,000,000 dead. The number of its victims in the nineteenth century may not be less.
The Senate finance committee has concurred in the House provision amending the internal revenue law by reducing the tax on manufactured tobacco to sixteen cents per pound. The committee leaves cigars, cheroots, and cigarettes subject to taxation at the existing rates.
[INDIANS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, February 19, 1879.
The surviving seven Cheyenne bucks captured near Fort Robinson, Nebraska, after a desperate resistance, were taken through Council Bluffs en route for Fort Leavenworth, where they will probably be tried for the murder of white settlers in Kansas. Besides the braves there were fourteen women and children in the party, wives and children of the prisoners.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 19, 1879.
The bill reported by Senator Patterson from the committee on territories, to establish U. S. courts in Indian Territory, and for other purposes, provides for regulating the administra tion of justice in the territory, and for making citizens of the white, colored, and Indian residents. The unanimous report of the committee accompanying the bill, includes an elaborate review of the condition of the territory.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 19, 1879.
The report of the conference committee on the Indian appropriation bill was submitted. The bill was substantially the one that passed the House. Agreed to.
The Senate on the 8th passed the Indian appropriation bill: the amount appropriated was $4,713,206.
The House went into committee of the whole upon the army appropriation bill; an amendment was offered requiring the inspection of supplies by the quartermaster or com- missary nearest the place of the successful bidder. Agreed to; also the amendment that Indians who settle on lands under the homestead or pre-emption laws or on purchased lands, shall be free from the control of Indian agents. The original proposition of Mr. Boone for the transfer of the Indians to the war department was then rejected on a vote by tellers: yes, 88; nays, 101.
A respected correspondent in Washington proposes to solve the Indian problem by taking the whole race and distributing the individuals among the civilized States of the Union. No doubt something might be said in favor of the project, but for our part we prefer the plan of the late Doctor Greeley, which was to board all the Indians at the Fifth Avenue Hotel.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 19, 1879.
The latest dispatches to the government discredit all former advices about Sitting Bull having recrossed the Canadian border into this country.
[EDITORIAL COLUMNS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, February 19, 1879.
Chief Clerk Laeds has stepped down and out of the Indian Bureau.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 19, 1879.
The Senate Bill providing for the organization of a Territorial Government in the Indian Territory makes no provision for white settlement, but is designed to give the five nations better protection from existing abuses as well as to secure representation in the Lower House of Congress.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 19, 1879.
Major General John Pope has notified Governor St. John that the captured Cheyennes are to be brought to Fort Leavenworth, and calls upon the citizens of Dodge City, Ellis, and other places where murders and depredations were committed, to come forward and identify the murderers, that they may be tried and brought to punishment.
[RYAN TRYING TO GET MONEY FOR ARKANSAS RIVER SURVEY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, February 19, 1879.
We publish in this number a letter from Hon. Thomas Ryan to M. R. Leonard on the subject of an appropriation to improve the river. We received a somewhat similar letter from Mr. Ryan several days ago, a synopsis of which appears in the local column.
WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 1, 1879.
Hon. M. R. Leonard, Topeka, Kansas.
I am this moment in receipt of your letter of the 28th ult., signed also by C. R. Mitchell and Nathan Hughes. Allow me to say that it is wholly unnecessary to introduce a bill for this purpose. The proper course is to push the subject upon the Committee on Commerce, and get them to incorporate an appropriation into the River and Harbor Bill. I have thus far been greatly embarrassed by the delay in the report of the survey. It is not possible to get action until that report is before the Committee. At one time I was advised it was in print, and would be out in a few days. I soon after found that was a mistake, and that the report had not yet been received at all at the War Department. I got the War Department to telegraph to St. Louis for it. The reply came that it would be ready in two weeks. It is now time it was here, and probably will be in a day or two. I have never neglected the matter for a moment. I have pushed it upon the committee time and again and they are now awaiting the report preparatory to such action as the report may warrant. I am sensible of the great importance of the project. I was the author of the movement and shall have more pride in prosecuting it to a successful termination than in any other one of my Congressional career, as I believe it will contribute more than any other one measure to develop the resources of the valley.
Respectfully, THOS. R. RYAN.
[REPORT FROM "SCRIPT" - ARIZONA.]
Arkansas City Traveler, February 19, 1879.
FROM ARIZONA.
PICKET POST, PINAL CO., D. T., January 29th, 1879.
Dr. Hughes, Traveler Office.
DEAR SIR: I deem it a pleasure to comply with an invitation extended for correspon dence in your paper of 15th inst. Thanks for the two copies of the TRAVELER. It comes to us as an old friend, beautified, solidified, and with borders enlarged. Has Arkansas City improved in a corresponding ratio?
I well remember the introduction to Nasby's first letter from the Pennsylvania Oil Regions, to wit: "Pennsylvania is a large State, it takes a long time to get to it, and when there, you wish you hadn't come." This sentiment is apropos with regard to many persons now in Arizona, and will be to many yet to come. It is well known that what is satisfactory to one is frequently the very reverse with another. I will endeavor in a few letters, briefly as possible, to give your readers some ideas of Arizonaher resources, population, and climate.
First: our soil and her products. Arid might with propriety be written in large letters over Arizonahence its name. It is to a very large extent destitute of surface water. A large portion of her surface consists of mountain chains, peaks, buttes, foot hills, and mesa or table lands. Much the smaller portion being bottom lands on rivers.
The Bradshaw Mountains in the vicinity of Prescott are generally covered with forests of Juniper, hard or yellow pine, interspersed with stunted oaks, etc. The Magollon range, extending from San Francisco Mountain south is covered with immense forests of pine (many of which are from three to five feet in diameter), Juniper, fir, oak, etc. The summit of this range is seventy five miles east of Prescott. The Pinal and other ranges in the eastern portion of Southern Arizona are also well supplied with timber. Much labor and considerable sums of money will be required to make saw timber generally accessible. Mesquite, poly verde, and iron wood are found on the mesas in sufficient quantities for fuel.
The largest quantity of cultivatable land in a body, within our borders, lies on the Salina or Salt river. Altitude 1,000 to 1,200 feet. This stream supplies an abundance of water for irrigation, and is never failing. Its waters are saline or brackish, but it is like bad whiskey; frequent potations only increases the desire for more.
This valley is very fertile, two crops are raised annually. Standard products. The standard products are winter wheat, barley, corn, sugar cane, sweet potatoes, melons, pumpkins, and root crops of all kinds; peaches, pears, grapes, apricots, nectarines, dates, figs, etc.
Prices for products of ranches at surrounding camps.
Flour $5.50 @ $6.50 per hundred; sweet and Irish potatoes, 10 @ 12-1/2 cents per pound; beans and onions the same; wheat, barley, and corn 3 @ 5 cents; fresh peaches and grapes, 25 cents per pound. These prices are paralleled by prices of goods.
The products of the Gila Valley are substantially the same as those on the Salt River, but owing to a deficiency in the supply of water during dry seasons, the second crop frequently fails, thus leaving the ranchers' balance on the debtors side. The area of tillable land is also much less.
I will mention other valleys at a future time.
It is quite probable, that some period in the great future, much of the desert lands will be brought under successful cultivation by means of wells and windmills, so extensively used in portions of California with great success.
Meanwhile, let all new settlers give "dry ranches" a wide berth if they propose tilling the soil.
In closing this letter, I wish to state that there is ample room here for hundreds of enterprising farmers, who may acquire a competence by strict attention to business with a thousand or so in hand, but poor men have a far better show in Kansas. Yours, etc. SCRIPT.
[COMMUNICATION FROM AMOS WALTON.]
Arkansas City Traveler, February 19, 1879.
MYER'S LANDING, Feb. 14, 1879.
Editor Traveler,
SIR: In your last edition I have seen a reply by some friend of mine, to some strictures upon myself, which have appeared in the Winfield Semi-Weekly. As to the party who strikes at another's head while he conceals his ownhe is too contemptible to bandy words with.
But as to the matter charged, I will say I had this trip in view previous to any election. Delays in starting brought the trip and work in the office closer together than I expected. Previous to starting I consulted with leading citizens in town and some heavy tax-payers in the country, stating that I thought it best to resign, and they opposed it. I then appointed a deputy, and made all the arrangements for business during my absence that I could.
I have but little more to say, only that it would be far better to wait until some necessary duty was left undone before citizens of our own town raise a complaint; and secondly, that the remedy is easy and plain if the township or any portion of the citizens have a strong desire for my removal for any purpose whatever. Let them go before the Commissioners and have another appointment made on account of my absence. Yours, A. WALTON.
[BUSINESS NOTICES/ADS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, February 19, 1879.
MANTOR & BLAKENEY
S. J. MANTOR. / W. M. BLAKENEY.
DEALERS IN
STAPLE AND FANCY
GROCERIES,
STONEWARE,
FLOUR,
FEED
-AND-
PROVISIONS.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 19, 1879.
SPEERS & MANTOR
FRANK SPEERS. / THOS. MANTOR.
-DEALERS IN-
GROCERIES,
WOODENWARE, GLASSWARE, HATS, CAPS, BOOTS, SHOES,
CLOTHING,
GENT'S FURNISHING GOODS.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 19, 1879.
PEOPLE'S DRUG STORE
Removed to the Green Front.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 19, 1879.
CUSTOM GRINDING
AT NEWMAN'S MILL.
February 1st, 1879.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 19, 1879.
NEW FURNITURE STORE
IN PEARSON'S BUILDING,
SUMMIT STREET, ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS.
ALL KINDS OF GOODS:
PARLOR, CHAMBER, OFFICE AND KITCHEN FURNITURE
Of all Descriptions.
PICTURE FRAMES MADE TO ORDER.
All orders neatly executed by a
PRACTICAL CABINET MAKER.
Satisfaction guaranteed. Call and see my stock and examine prices. Latest style of Children's Carriages. Coffins always on hand or made to order. P. PEARSON.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 19, 1879.
PUBLICATION NOTICE.
STATE OF KANSAS, COWLEY COUNTY, In the District Court, in said County and State.
J. C. McMULLEN, PLAINTIFF, VS. CRESSWELL C. ENDICOTT, DEFENDANT.
To Cresswell C. Endicott, Defendant above named.
YOU are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named Plaintiff, J. C. McMullen, in the District Court of the Thirteenth Judicial District of Kansas, sitting in and for Cowley County, in the State of Kansas, and that the said Plaintiff on the 15th day of February, A. D. 1879, filed his petition in the above named Court demanding Judgment against you the said Defendant, Cresswell C. Endicott, for the sum of Seven Hundred and Thirty-four and Fifty-nine Hundredths Dollars, with interest at the rate of Twelve per cent per Annum from February 15, 1878, on $684.55 thereof and on $25.80 thereof from June 12th, 1878, and from February 12th, 1879, on $24.24 thereof; and that a certain mortgage given by you, the said Defendant, to the Plaintiff, of the South West Quarter of Section Thirty-five, in Township Thirty-four South of Range Four East, in Cowley County, Kansas, be foreclosed; the said lands and tenements ordered to be sold, and the proceeds arising from said sale be applied First, To the payment of all costs. Second. To the payment of the debt due this Plaintiff, including taxes and for such further relief as Plaintiff is entitled to. You are hereby further notified that unless you answer said petition on or before the 4th day of April, A. D. 1879, the said petition will be taken as true, and Judgment rendered against you according to the demands of said petition. PRYOR & PRYOR, Plaintiff's Attorneys.
Attest, E. S. Bedilion, Clerk of District Court. [SEAL.]
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, February 19, 1879.
Another winter on Saturday last.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 19, 1879.
The last of this month is the time to sow oats.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 19, 1879.
The pneumonia is searching out whom it can destroy.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 19, 1879.
Chief Joseph's band is to be settled west of the Ponca Agency.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 19, 1879.
We notice the return to this place of Mr. Augustus Ennis, who formerly resided here.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 19, 1879.
The last heard of the steamer Cherokee, she was on her winding way through the Territory.
Capt. Walton returned to town on Friday last for six months' rations and a copy of the Pilgrim's Progress.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 19, 1879.
The roads between here and Wichita are next to impassible. On Wednesday last the mail arrived at 3 o'clock a.m.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 19, 1879.
The political pot is boiling at Topeka just now, and the bill to reduce railroad rates is making the climate there very warm.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 19, 1879.
Business at the Post Office and at the TRAVELER office shows most conclusively a rapid gain in our population. And yet there is room.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 19, 1879.
Dr. Loomis has removed the People's Drug Store into the Green Front, formerly occupied by Houghton & McLaughlin. He has a neat room and a fresh supply of medicines.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 19, 1879.
On the 12th inst. Dr. R. H. Reed with Dr. Alexander assisting, amputated right toes for Addison Annis, of West Bolton; the young man who had his foot frozen on January 2nd.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 19, 1879.
James I. Mitchell has purchased the interest of Mr. Gibby in the meat shop, and will hereafter slice your steak. Jim is the Prince of good fellows, and numbers his friends by the thousands.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 19, 1879.
The Supreme Court decides that a teacher of a public school must be employed by the school board at a regular meeting, and proceedings of the meeting then and there entered on record.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 19, 1879.
We call the attention of our readers to the new "ad" of Speers & Mantor in this number. They are both polite salesmen, and will be found at the old Post Office stand ready to sell you the best in the market. Try them.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 19, 1879.
The friends of Gen. Blunt will be pained to hear that he is hopelessly insane. There is many a Kansas soldier whose eye will grow moist as he reads this local and he recalls the bugle sound at Newtonia, Case Hill, and Prairie Grove.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 19, 1879.
We have received a communication from Rev. Wingar, formerly of this place, but now a resident of Picket Post, Arizona Territory. Mr. Wingar has many friends, and a large acquaintance here, who will feel an interest in his letter.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 19, 1879.
MARRIED. At the residence of the bride's mother, on the 12th inst., by the Rev. T. B. Herbert, R. W. Mercer and Stella Burnett; both of Bolton Township.
[SCHOOL REPORT: DISTRICT NO. 53.]
Arkansas City Traveler, February 19, 1879.
School Report.
The following is the standing, by examination, of the pupils of School District No. 53, for the term ending February 6th, 1879.
LISTING NAMES ONLY.
Maggie Sample, Rose Sample, Lester Burnett, Hannah Lorry, Annie Coulter, Lulu Bland, George Coulter, Frank Lorry, Frank Bland, Fred Lorry, Mannie Schnee, David Bristow, Mary Lorry, Martin Coulter, Clara Lorry, Carrie Rice. L. E. NORTON, Teacher.
[COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, February 19, 1879.
WINFIELD, KANSAS, Feb. 1st, 1879.
In pursuance of a call by a number of citizens to meet at the office of Judge Gans, on the first Saturday in Feb., for the purpose of organizing a county horticultural society, a number of citizens met in answer to said call.
The meeting was organized by electing J. P. Henderson, Chairman, and G. W. Robinson, Secretary.
On motion a committee of three were appointed to draft constitution and by-laws: H. D. Gans, C. J. Brane, and G. W. Robinson said committee.
Moved that the proceedings of this meeting be sent to the county papers for publication; motion carried.
On motion adjourned to meet at same place on the first Saturday in March, at 2 o'clock p.m., where all persons interested in a county horticultural society are requested to appear for the purpose of completing the organization.
H. D. Gans proposes to give each person who joins the society, a receipt that is said to be a sure preventative from borers and rabbits. GEO. W. ROBINSON, Sec.
[INDIANS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, February 26, 1879. Front Page.
P. G. Noble, adjutant-general of Kansas, accompanied by A. F. French, James Masterson, and Geo. Sullivan, of Dodge City, are in Leavenworth as witnesses for the purpose of seeing the Cheyenne prisoners, now confined in the guard-house at Fort Leavenworth, and stating anything that may lead to their identification as being among the murderers of a number of settlers and their families on the border. They will report to Gen. Pope.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 26, 1879.
A band of twenty-five Indians raided a camp of three hunters on Cheyenne river, 30 miles east of Rapid City, Dakota Territory. The Indians captured one gun, one horse, and all their provisions and blankets. The hunters say the Indians had a band of 100 horses, and were making northward.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 26, 1879.
The following are the recent appropriations passed by the U. S. Congress: . . . the subsistence during 1879 of several tribes in the Indian Territory, $25,000.
[KANSAS NEWS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, February 26, 1879.
Lawrence wants a free bridge.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 26, 1879.
Wichita is to have a flouring mill.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 26, 1879.
A ferry to be put in the Salt Fork, at Ponca.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 26, 1879.
The hotels of Winfield are crowded with persons in search of homes.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, February 26, 1879.
Agent Whiteman was in town last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 26, 1879.
Wheat is selling at sixty-eight cents at Wichita.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 26, 1879.
R. A. Houghton is up from the Ponca Agency.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 26, 1879.
It is probable that Gen. McNiel will return here soon.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 26, 1879.
DIED. In Cresswell township, on the 19th, inst., the wife of E. M. Godfrey.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 26, 1879.
S. P. Channell and C. M. Scott returned from Topeka last Monday.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 26, 1879.
Corn is worth fifteen cents in trade at this place, and large amounts in store.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 26, 1879.
Messrs. Stubbs and Gilbert of the Kaw Agency gave us a call last week. Come again.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 26, 1879.
Col. Davis proposes to connect Arkansas City with Wichita or Independence by telegraph.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 26, 1879.
From every direction we receive letters of inquiry relative to our town and surrounding country.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 26, 1879.
Mahlon Stubbs, Esq., reports a three-inch fall of snow at the Kaw Agency on the night of the 18th, inst.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 26, 1879.
Who has a good farm to rent? We hear frequent inquiries for such. Advertise it in the TRAVELER.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 26, 1879.
Geo. Melvine, who once taught the young ideas in this county is engaged in business at Leadville, Colorado.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 26, 1879.
A lamp exploded in the post office at this place last Wednesday night and covered valuable documents with vile kerosene.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 26, 1879.
R. L. Walker is closing out the Johnson dry good stock at Winfield at assignee sale and the store is crowded with purchasers.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 26, 1879.
Lem Cook has sold his farm in South Bend and returned to Shawnee county. Farming was a little too slow for him.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 26, 1879.
The outlook seems to point to the direction of filling up the Territory south of Kansas with small tribes of Indians.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 26, 1879.
Dr. Chapell, of Illinois, and Mr. Scott of St. Louis, have been "taking in" our town and surroundings for the last few days, and report themselves well pleased with the outlook.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 26, 1879.
Any person who has a good driving mare not over seven years old, and weighing one thousand pounds, that is for trade for a good top buggy and new single harness, can find an opportunity at the TRAVELER office.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 26, 1879.
Those in need of drugs can find a good supply in town at either one of the three drug stores. Bob, at the Central, can make you a pill that will keep you with a smile for just three hours after taking; while just across the street is the Parson's son, who can give you a puke with astonishing speed, to say nothing of Prof. Mowry, at the People's Drug Store, who can cleanse your spiritual or physical existence of all uncleanness.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 26, 1879.
We wish to call the attention of parents to a bad practice followed by some of the town boys. The window lights in the TRAVELER office, also the lights in the stores occupied by both Schiffbauer and O. P. Houghton have recently been broken by boys throwing shot from slings carried for amusement.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 26, 1879.
A team of mules sold on the street Monday under chattel claim for one hundred and sixty-six and one-half dollars. If we consider that wheat is worth but sixty-five cents at Wichita and corn less than twenty cents, while pork don't reach three cents, the mules brought a good round price. It's twenty percent higher than they are worth at Kansas City. Many of our people yet fail to realize that prices have declined and must remain low for a long future. Go from home and observe that a dollar today has a much greater purchasing power than the dollar of 1877.
[BUSINESS NOTICES/ADS: FEBRUARY 26, 1879.]
FOR RENT.
My house consisting of two rooms, also two Stables convenient to a good well of water. As I desire to be absent for the next six months, I will rent the same at monthly rates.
CHARLES WAHLEMAER.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 26, 1879.
EDITOR TRAVELER: I wish to ask whether there is any city ordinance against ringing bells at improper hours? Last Friday evening after the Literary the schoolhouse bell was rung some fifteen minutes. It was at a late hour and it was enough to startle any person. For my part I took a good deal of trouble to go and look to see if there was not a fire. If there is no ordinance at present, ought not the Council to pass one imposing a fine and imprisonment on any person ringing any of the public bells when there is no occasion for it? CITIZEN.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 26, 1879.
Dan Horn has presented the State Historical Society with a sample of tea, said to be taken from the cargo thrown into Boston Harbor in the days of the Revolution. As three hundred thousand tons have been sold as samples from that cargo, will the supply ever end? If the society is hunting samples, just send an agent down here, and we can show you tea that should have been thrown into some harbor about the time Columbus was in search of this continent.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 26, 1879.
Mr. Scott, of St. Louis, has leased the Central Avenue Hotel for three years, and contracts to repair and refurnish the house, and keep a first-class hotel during his lease. This is what the town is much in need of, and the businessmen cannot afford to see the place go down on account of no first-class accommodation for travel. Mr. Scott takes possession on the 1st of April, and, we believe, will so conduct the house that none will have cause to complain.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 26, 1879.
L. Knight, of Arkansas City, will deliver an address at Grange Hall, Pleasant Valley Township, next Saturday evening. This will be the second in a course of lectures occurring every two weeks under the auspices of a committee of South Bend Grange. These lectures are public and free. All are cordially invited to attend.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 26, 1879.
James Kelly Shot by Manny at Winfield.
James Kelly, ex-Post Master at Winfield, was shot on Saturday last by Manny, of that town. Kelly is said to have received two loads of bird shot in his side, and his condition is very serious. We have heard two or three different reports of the affair, and all point to whiskey as playing a full hand at the game.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 26, 1879.
If the Legislature is very anxious to make a record on the R. R. question, let it legislate to reduce the rates of the Pullman Palace Car Company. When it costs a traveler more to lodge overnight in a sleeper than to occupy a bed at the best hotel in New York City, it is time a change was made.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 26, 1879.
Arkansas City is the key to the whole Southwest Indian Territory, and is the largest and most important point on the South line of the State west of the 96 degree of longitude. Bear that in mind, my friend, while you search for a location.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 26, 1879.
We call attention to those compelled to borrow money, to Curns & Manser's reduced rates of interest. The farmers produce has gone down to the last notch in price, and the rates of interest should go down with it.
AD: CURNS & MANSER, LAND AND LOAN AGENTS, WINFIELD, KANSAS.
[J. W. CURNS, NOTARY PUBLIC / G. S. MANSER, NOTARY PUBLIC.]
Money loaned on long time at 8, 9, or 10 Percent Interest.
Have a complete set of Abstract Books for Cowley County and the City of Winfield.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 26, 1879.
AD: 9 AND 10 PER CENT MONEY TO LOAN BY GILBERT & JARVIS, WINFIELD, KANSAS.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 26, 1879.
Strangers who visit our city are surprised at the large trade our merchants are doing. Better take a look at things on the days when the freighters are starting off with merchandise for the agencies.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 26, 1879.
The Stock Protecting Co. of Creswell Township, will meet at Parker's schoolhouse on Thursday evening, March 6th. All the members are requested to be present.
R. L. MARSHALL, Sec'y.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 26, 1879.
I. H. Bonsall, of our town, has been appointed Clerk of the House Committee on State affairs.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 26, 1879.
MARRIED. In Arkansas City, Feb. 20th, by Rev. J. S. McClung, Mr. James Rennick to Mrs. Clara A. Thurston.
[COMMUNICATION FROM JAS. M. SAMPLE - BOLTON TOWNSHIP.]
Arkansas City Traveler, February 26, 1879.
From Bolton Township.
BOLTON TOWNSHIP, Feb. 24th, 1879.
Editor Traveler,
SIR: I deem it my duty, as having a full knowledge of the facts, to make some statements in regard to charges made against Mr. Walton, as Trustee of Creswell, in a Winfield paper. I will say in the first place, from the time Mr. Walton took possession to the time of his departure, we made a full and complete arrangement by which I was to conduct the business of repair on the bridge, and I have made every effort in my power to procure lumber, and so far have succeeded only in getting a sufficient amount to keep the bridge safe, and I will say to the citizens of the two townships that Mr. Walton has been in no sense to blame, and I have done the best I could, and the charges made have been both false and malicious, as the cowardice of a man who makes charges against a public officer and conceals himself. The public, I think, can understand that. JAS. M. SAMPLE, Trustee of Bolton Township.
[INDIANS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 5, 1879. Front Page.
A courier arrived at Fort Meade, Dakota Territory, bringing news that two freight trains were attacked by Indians a few miles from Rapid City. He states that the Indians fired several volleys into the town, and prevented the citizens from going to the rescue of the teamsters. Another band of Indians attacked Sulphur Springs station on the Bismarck road, killing one man and running off four horses. Two companies of the 7th cavalry, under command of Capt. French, started from Fort Meade in pursuit of the marauding savages. The general opinion is that the present depredations were made by Little Wolf's band of Cheyennes, making its way to Sitting Bull's camp.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 5, 1879.
The Reno court of inquiry, it is understood, report that evidence was not adduced to warrant court martial.
[EDITORIAL COLUMN: THE SANTA FE WILL BE BUILT.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 5, 1879.
THE SANTA FE WILL BE BUILT.
The Riggs' Railroad Bill before the House has failed on its final passage, and this will probably be the end of it. Wichita merchants are now driven to acknowledge that the road will soon leave them, and are making every effort to secure an air line from Oswego.
The Cowley & Sumner road will push for the south line of the State, and the people of Cowley County will soon have a home market. Some of our citizens in anticipation of this event think they foresee a glorious future in exorbitant prices for town lots and real estate generally. Now, in our opinion, no method more sure to defeat the growth and prosperity of this little town can be adopted than to push the price of town lots three fold their value. The days of extravagant speculation in town lots on the frontier have fortunately passed away, though they brought to many the lessons of the fool and his money. . . .
[ANOTHER COMMUNICATION FROM "SCRIPT" (Rev. Wingar)ARIZONA.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 5, 1879.
FROM ARIZONA.
PICKET POST, PINAL CO., A. T., Feb. 29, 1879.
During the past ten days we have had occasional showers of rain. Grass and weeds have been growing rapidly . . . .
A few lines concerning our population might not be uninteresting. The Gila Valley in and around Florence, our County Seat, boasts largely of Mexicans (known to you as Greasers), say four Mexicans to one white. Phoenix, County Seat of Maricopa county, has a large share of the Anglo Saxon. At this village about one half are Americans. In addition to these, there is a sprinkling of Chinese laundrymen, cooks, gardeners, etc.
I have not yet mentioned brave "Lo, the poor Indian," who surely deserves recognition; the Papagoes are distributed among the various villages and mining camps, from the Salt river into Sonora; they are very peaceful and industrioushalf civilized. The Pinas are to be found everywhere on the Gila Valley. Both these tribes have ever been friendly to the whites, and the settlement and present prosperity of Southern Arizona is to a great extent attributable to their friendship.
But doubtless your readers are more interested in the renowned Apache. "What have we to say for them?" They do not steal; O no! They only take on their own responsibility. Are they to be trusted? Yes, where they have no power to do you an injury. They were here in large numbers during last summer and fall; some of them earning a little occasionally, and, well may be they didn't drink any mescal.
They are however spending the winter on their reservation, at San Carlos Agency, and taking lessons in civilization! Their future course is a problem I would not dare attempt to solve. We know that the bones of many a hardy and adventuresome pioneer are now bleaching in the sun, who were the victims of the guns and bloody scalping knives of the lordly Apache warrior.
Our white population is chiefly from the Pacific Coast; generally miners. Many white men are married to Mexican women. We presume this is owing to, first, the scarcity of American ladies, and second, the expense and time necessary to go East. The religious education of their offspring is generally left in the hands of the mother, who as in duty bound, places them under the instruction of the Priests.
Dwellings and other buildings outside the limits of forests and saw mills, which embraces the greater part of our Territory, our residences, etc., are generally constructed of mud, called by the euphonious name, adobe. The walls are built of sun dried brick. The clay of which they are made is a "gumbo." These bricks are generally 18 inches long, 9 wide, and 5 thick; cost of making, from $10 @ $12 per thousand, cost of laying in wall, $15 per thousand. Our floors are made of same material, lacking the process of molding. Roofs are made as follows: Timbers are laid on top of wall, called vegas; on these are laid cactus ribs as closely together as possible, next a coat of mortar, followed with dry earth of various thickness, suited to taste. These roofs are unsurpassed during dry weather, but during torrents of rain, such as Arizona alone can produce, shades of shingle roofed houses spare us!
Fearing that I have already trespassed upon your patience, I will close, as I doubt not your city readers desire brevity in correspondence as in preaching. Yours, SCRIPT.
[REPORT FROM "I. H. B." - TOPEKA, KANSAS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 5, 1879.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, TOPEKA, KAS., Feb. 24, 1879.
The vote on the Railroad bill introduced by Mr. Riggs of Lawrence was lost on Saturday, Feb. 22nd, by vote of 58 yeas and 51 nays, there being 129 members. It will take 65 to carry. A large number of members had left to spend Sunday at home. An effort was made to reconsider, but on a motion to that effect a motion was made to lay the motion to reconsider on the table. Motion overruled by Mr. Clark, speaker of the House.
This morning Clark of Montgomery offered a motion to suspend the rules and go into committee of the whole to transact regular business. The object was to prevent any action on the R. R. bill until after the trains had arrived with absent members.
Mr. Biddle of Lynn County, opposed to the bill, agreed to take no action until 4 o'clock, this afternoon, general consent of the House given to this agreement and the House has now got down to business and is acting on bills very rapidly. But things will be at fever heat again this afternoon when the R. R. question comes up.
Mr. Grifenstien of Wichita has voted with us against the bill although he says his private interest would prompt him to favor the bill, being interested in real estate in Wichita; and if the bill carried, it would prevent the extension of the A. T. & S. F. R. R. and thus benefit him, but believing the general prosperity of the State would be checked by such legislation, he voted against his private interests. All honor to such men. That is the right kind of stuff to make our public men of that will vote for the true interest of the State regardless of the effect on themselves. I am in hopes I can send you by tomorrow's mail that the bill is lost.
Yours, etc. I. H. B.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 5, 1879.
Prof. Mowry sells the Haines Piano.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 5, 1879.
A dance at Ed. Bird's last Friday night.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 5, 1879.
The Ft. Scott U. S. Court Bill passed the Senate on Friday.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 5, 1879.
Winfield is soon to be organized as a city of the second class.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 5, 1879.
R. L. Walker of Winfield and Mr. Campbell, of St. Joe, gave us a call on Friday last.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 5, 1879.
FOUND. A large silk veil. The owner can have the same by calling at the TRAVELER office.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 5, 1879.
Mrs. M. R. Leonard, Mrs. Hughes and daughter, left on Friday to visit friends in Topeka.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 5, 1879.
The Odd Fellows have sent for their Charter, and will organize a lodge here as soon as the same is received.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 5, 1879.
A. A. Newman has been awarded the contract to furnish the Poncas cows with young calves at $27.45 per head.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 5, 1879.
A large amount of Cowley County wheat is now shipped at El Dorado, as the price is more at that place than at Wichita.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 5, 1879.
Brothers Swarts and Hunt started for Conference last week, where they expect to be transplanted into another vineyard.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 5, 1879.
That man was in town last week hunting for a farm with a brick house and substantial improvements at $1.25 per acre.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 5, 1879.
Our enterprising townsman, Mr. Matlack, has purchased and shipped in five thousand two bushel sacks to fill with the best wheat.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 5, 1879.
The ladies of the M. E. Church held a necktie festival on Tuesday night last, which was one of the social events of the season. Net receipts $11.00.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 5, 1879.
An Angell has entered the Illinois Penitentiary on a mission of servitude for ten years. The penalty for stealing $113,000 of Geo. Pullman's money.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 5, 1879.
The Ladies Beneficent Society will hold a Social next Friday evening, March 7th, at Dr. Griffith's. All are cordially invited. By Order of Secretary.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 5, 1879.
We met Agent Whiteman on Friday last on his way to Wichita, to meet his frou. The Agent has been "baching" it for the last few weeks, and can feel some commiseration for a fellow man.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 5, 1879.
We received a call from Gen. Barrett last week, and was much pleased to meet him. The General will ever be remembered by the U. S. Surveying corps, engaged in running lines in the Territory, as a genial and courteous gentleman.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 5, 1879.
KILLED. J. E. Starbuck was shot and instantly killed by Francis Small, in Sheridan Township, on the 24th February. The difficulty arose about the possession of some corn in a field claimed by both parties. It looks as though our Sheriff would have a chance to take someone to Leavenworth at the next term of court. We like to see a man have nerve and sense enough to fight in his own defense, but when it comes to shooting down a man at his own house over a dispute about a peck of corn, and leaving his wife and little ones unprotected in the world, it looks a little salty, and we don't care if the assassin did go to the Sheriff's office and give himself up. He no doubt thought of lynch law, and that his neck would be more secure behind the bars. Murder has become quite too common in our county, and all because we neglect to do a little righteous hanging.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 5, 1879.
One Dr. Cover, of Silverdale, while in a dispute with Ike Darnall over unadjusted book accounts, was struck with a fork in the hands of the latter. Cover got even by sending a blue pill through Isaac's hat, that physicked him out of the county, and strange to say he is yet running!
Arkansas City Traveler, March 5, 1879.
If you are in want of a new cook stove, come to Arkansas City to purchase it. Benedict Bros. and C. R. Sipes have stoves with all the modern improvements that will please the eye of the house-wife, while their fuel consuming properties have some compassion for a man's pocketbook.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 5, 1879.
Prof. Earl, D. L., has sold his stock in trade to Dayton & Waterman. The new firm will continue the business of horse shoeing at the stand recently built by the Professor. The old gentleman intends to hunt the elephant in the mountains.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 5, 1879.
We met Judge Coldwell on the streets of Winfield last Friday. The Judge has been confined to his room, with severe illness, for several weeks, and his friends will rejoice in his restoration to health.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 5, 1879.
We call special attention to the new ad of Prof. Wilkinson in this number. Those in need of musical instruments will find the best at his rooms, on sale, where every attention will be paid the purchaser.
RECAP OF AD: T. A. WILKINSON...ESTEY ORGANS AND MATHUSHEK PI ANOS...WINFIELD, KANSAS.
[SCHOOL REPORT: M. L. ELA, TEACHER.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 5, 1879.
NAMES ONLY: INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT.
John Sankey, Seymore Goff, John Garris, Arthur Coombs, Archie Coombs, Manford Wolch, Frank Theaker, Angie Small, Fleeta Cox, Ella Hoyt, Maggie Ford, Lillie Mitchell, Annie Speers, Laura Holloway, Myrtle McNelly, and John Howard. M. L. ELA, Teacher.
[SCHOOL REPORT: MRS. L. M. H. THEAKER, TEACHER.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 5, 1879.
Scholars perfect in attendance in Primary Department, Arkansas City:
Lizzie Garris, Grace McClung, Clara Ford, Turner Sankey, Maggie Patterson, Lone Ware, Della Polland, and Johnnie Milan. MRS. L. M. H. THEAKER, Teacher.
[FOOD FOR THOUGHT: JIM LANE/JAMES CHRISTIAN FILE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 5, 1879.
JACK HENDERSON.
A BORDER RUFFIAN'S RECOLLECTIONS OF KANSAS.
---
Gath's Correspondence Full of Kansas Reminiscences.
[New York Correspondence, Cincinnati Enquirer.]
Jack Henderson, of Pennsylvania, was a schoolmate of James G. Blaine at Little Washington, a California pioneer of considerable adventure and a leading officer of Buford's Border Ruffian regiment in 1857-8. He was editor of the Leavenworth Journal, and a clerk to the convention which made the Lecompton constitution, which he took to Washington City. He left the southern element because they were indifferent to the run of the Democratic party. At the beginning of the war he joined the Union army, and carries many severe rebel wounds.
He is a spare, tall, auburn-haired high-templed man. I give some conversation with him.
"What became of Jeff Buford, Col. Henderson; he who headed the Border Ruffian regiment from Alabama?"
"He was a delegate to the secession convention at Alabama in 1861. He did not appear in the war so far as I know, and died at its close. Buford had been an Indian fighter in 1836, and was an unsteady, ideal kind of man, of no good except for episodes."
"What is your present opinion of the southern civilization which was to have been introduced into Kansas?"
"The South is full of ignorance; you can hardly go into any part of the world and find more ignorance among white people than in North Carolina, Missouri, and Arkansas. The last two states, with Kentucky, took the principle hand in brutalizing things in Kansas, so that they could sell their negroes and obtain large tracts of land to work them on. I remember one land sale at Leavenworth where there was $6,000,000 in safes in that town to pay up. I made most of the money I ever had in prospecting and locating towns; had I kept a tithe of what lots I had in many of the flourishing towns of Kansas and Colorado, I would be a very rich man. But gambling and roving seemed inseparable from such a life. The atrocities committed in Kansas have not been exaggerated, yet there were two or three classes of Democrats there, and many of them became resolute Union men. The South showed in the Kansas war its entire capacity as a military and monetary power. Instead of organizing the state well, creating a good militia, and obtaining the good opinion of the country, which was then conservative, its scum was sent forward, and their murders aroused the North, which also poured in copious money, supplies, and arms, and no end of emigrants with good conscience, while the southern politicians and capitalists contributed nothing to speak of; they left the defenders of their cause unsupported and exposed to the contempt of the world. This was brought out in Helper's book, in 1857."
"Who were the best men on the Democratic side in Kansas?"
"Both Charles Ewing and Tom Ewing were there, and General Sherman, their brother-in- law, who was then of very little force in either business or politics. The Ewings lost a good deal of money in Kansas. They were Free State Democrats. John Calhoun, who headed the pro-slavery party, lost his influence by his action in Kansas. Yet I have heard Stephen A. Douglas say that the only man he dreaded in a political debate was Calhoun. George W. Clarke, one of that party, now lives in the City of Mexico, and edits a paper. L. A. McLean, an immense Scotchman, between six and seven feet high, who became adjutant general of Sterling Price in the rebellion. He objected to some loafer getting a furlough to go home, and this fellow cut him in two or ripped out all his bowels with a bowie knife. Henry Pollard, afterwards assassinated in Richmond, was my assistant editor."
"Which of the governors of Kansas sent out by the administration was of the most consequence?"
"Denver was the coolest. Robert J. Walker had the most dignity and respect. The administration sent several conservative Pennsylvanians to the scene. Even old R. P. Flanni- gan, of Uniontown, was made governor, and was called Robert `Pompous' Flannigan.
Reeder, of Easton, made the best historical reputation. Walker was a singular little fellow, hardly bigger than a baby; and I remember once when he got drunk the Irish landlady thought it was about time for him to go to bed, and she said, `Governor, I must take you upstairs.' She just took him like an infant, full as he was, on the palms of her hands, and carried him up to his bed.
Geary was, perhaps, the biggest failure. He came out there with two fellows named Hollister and Gihon, who were brought for the purpose of writing him up. They sent me a barrel of whiskey as soon as they got there, which I knew was to conciliate my paper. To talk to, Geary was a very agreeable man. I remember visiting him at the capital of the territory and he had a barrel of whiskey at hand, which he drank and dispensed with much kindness. He was not, however, a man of any moral courage, and although a soldier, his physical courage was such that he slipped away from Kansas by stealth and issued his farewell address from Kansas City, outside of the jurisdiction. You can find a book written by his private secretary, John Gihon, which was intended to assist his presidential aspirations. It is about half fiction, and all that part relating to me is mere lying. Geary thought Kansas would make him president.
Governor Denver has become a man of some rank, and I think if Tilden had been elected president, Denver would have been his secretary of the interior."
"You were captured one time by the free state men."
"Yes, I was in the stage coach going east, and it was supposed I had the election returns on my person. The stage was surrounded by armed men, and I was taken out under promise that I should be sent to Leavenworth. They took me to Lawrence instead, where Jim Lane always had an evil influence. I had challenged Lane some time before, and he had read my challenge to a public meeting, and with a magnificent flourish accepted it, and then avoided me. Lane set his men to work at once to have me taken out and lynched. Governor Denver made speeches to the people, and told them they might succeed in lynching me, as far as weight of numbers was concerned, but that everyone of them would be marked by him, and held to account.
"Denver told me to escape, however, if I could. I was in charge of the sheriff and kept at the tavern of Mrs. Kehoe. There was a ball there one night, and I knew it was my best chance to get off, so I had them send word from Lawrence up to Lecompton, about fifteen miles, for my friends to send me down a horse and put him in a ravine behind the tavern. Before the ball began, I asked Miss Kehoe for her shoe, and with my knife I ripped the alternate stitches over the instep, so that she could burst it by any effort of her foot. We had several dances and waited until the hilarity was at its height, when the young woman bent her foot and the top part of her shoe split open. She walked up to the sheriff with me and said, `Sheriff, see! I have burst my shoe. I want to step out into the hall and let Jack Henderson tie it.' `All right,' said the sheriff, `I guess Jack won't run.' When we got outside the door she put her shoulder against the door, and I started for that horse. I had nothing on but my light ballroom suita light body coat of blackand it was freezing. The night was the 8th of January, and the ball celebrated Jackson's victory. I nearly froze going that fifteen miles in such a light suit at the top of my speed, and it was a sure thing that as soon as they missed me, they would follow. I got to Lecompton in a little more than an hour, but that was still within the free state lines, and I knew that I could not stay there, though it was full of southern men, my friends. So I started for Leavenworth, which was thirty-five miles distant, but now I had an overcoat. When I came to the crossing of the Kaw River, I saw the free state picket, and they fired on me. There was a large bottom to go over, and then I plunged into a heavy timber, which I was afraid would knock me off my horse. I bent as low on him as I could, and went into that timber on a gallop. When I got to the river I drew a bottle of champagne, opened it, and pouring a part of it down my own throat, twisted my horse's mouth, and made him swallow the rest and take to the ford. I was now riding along the flank of Lawrence, eastward, and they cut me off at several places, having the shorter distance to go. When I got to a place called Dead Man's Gulch, the ground was very muddy, and the place black as pitch, and I could not make that horse budge. Finally I jumped off, drew the bridle over his head, and pulled him along. Suddenly I stumbled on something, and putting my hand down there in the track, felt a dead man. I never knew who he was, or how soon I would be in the same fix. There was a house where I had hoped to stop, near Kelly's, but from the lights and movements around it, I was afraid to ride up, and kept right on till I bolted into Leavenworth. The first man I saw was Tom Ewing. He and all the rest of them expected that I would have been hanged sure. I went to Washington soon after that, and had no more to do with Kansas affairs."
EXIT OF JIM LANE.
"Did you ever make up with Jim Lane?"
"I did. We met in St. Louis when I was in the federal army, and shook hands and took a drink. Lane then affected to be religious, and spoke much about the errors of his life. He was a great hypocrite and a coward, and we had no border ruffian of a worse nature. After the war was over I was nominated to the senate for superintendent of the Pueblo Indians. That same day I met Lane on the avenue, and we took a drink together, and renewed expressions of kindness. Next day, to my astonishment, Senator Doolittle came to me and said: `Jack, I thought the war and your wounds had washed out all your offenses, but Jim Lane made a speech against you today in executive session, calling you an assassin, an incen- diary, and every epithet that could be applied to a man.' I said that suited me. As soon as the committee could be got together again, I went before them and stated my case. I had served through the entire war on the union side, and raised my first two companies in St. Joseph, Missouri, made up wholly of Germans, for there were scarcely enough Union Americans in the town to count. I had been wounded very badly, and no person now saw more clearly the foolishness of my adventures in Kansas than myself, though with the political prejudices and small moral light I had at that time, I was just as honest as when in the Union army. Lane had particularly used against me my career as a duelist. I told the committee that it was unfortu nately true, but that Mr. Lane was in the habit of accepting challenges and running away, and that I would prove before his own committee what manner of man he was before they reported on my nomination."
"How did you bring that about?"
"Jim Lane had engineered through congress a bill, etc., for the removal of the refugee Indiansthose who came out of the Indian territory from among the Choctaws, Cherokees, etc. He received $60,000 in notes and checks, and one of these Checks was in the hands of old Judge Wright, whom we called Black Jack Wright, of Indiana, the same man who after- ward attacked Delano with a stick, and bought and exhibited Mrs. Williams' laundalet. R. J. Hunton, a newspaper correspondent, and another person, put me on the track of this check. I got it and made my full statement, and put them in the hands of Senator McDougal. Jim Ney knew all about it and let the secret out. His seat was next to Mr. Summer's. He said: `That is Jack Henderson, of Kansas; he is going to blow Jim Lane up today; he has all the proofs of Lane's corruption, and we shall have to expel him from the senate. Ney was down on Lane. Summer took occasion in a minute or two to repeat this to Lane. I looked round for McDougal, but he had got drunk, and was not in his place.
"Lane saw me and received Summer's warning. He arose at once and said he had a dispatch from home announcing illness in his family, and asked leave of absence for ten days. He went back to Kansas, and three or four days after he arrived there committed suicide."
[EDITORIAL COLUMN.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1879.
The State Senate has defeated Bradley's prohibitory liquor law.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1879.
A son of the late Senator Lane is a Lieutenant in the regular army.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1879.
The State Senate has passed a bill reviving the death penalty in case of murder.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1879.
Twenty thousand dollars are appropriated for the improvement of the Arkansas river above Ft. Smith.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1879.
The House Committee refused to report favorably on the bill to organize a government for the Indian Territory.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1879.
The Senate added nearly $2,000,000 to the total of the River and Harbor bill as it came from the House, making the present total about $8,000,000.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1879.
John I. Mastin, of the Mastin Bank, in Kansas City, has been tried and acquitted on an indictment for receiving money, knowing his bank to be in a failing condition.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1879.
The Democrats of the 45th Congress did what they could to pension Jeff Davis. Pension, forsooth! If justice had been meted out, the old cuss would be hanging behind the door in some doctor's shop.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1879.
The Leadville excitement is not so great as it was a short time ago. Like all similar cases, it has been overdone, and many poor fellows are now suffering for shelter and food in the land of their dreams. When will people learn to be contented with little?
Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1879.
Quite a mania exists with several of our citizens to sell out, tear up, and go to Colorado. They have read and heard of flush times at Leadville or some other points in the mines and at once conclude that is just the country for them. Several have gone there from our county and we have yet to hear of a single individual who has accomplished more than could have been done in Kansas with a willing, pushing hand. The expense of living in a mining country, when all are consumers, and none are producers, is much greater than in Kansas. If you work at double the prices that you have received here, and consume the amount in expenses, we fail to see how any gain has come to you.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1879.
King Berry, of the Pawnee Agency, is in town.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1879.
Frank Gallotti gave us a call yesterday morning.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1879.
John McClaskey, of the Cherokee, has returned for more water.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1879.
The advance guard to Colorado left here on Thursday morning.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1879.
Winfield is rejoicing over the prospect of a road from the east.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1879.
Work will commence in a few days on the Sumner and Ft. Smith R. R.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1879.
Mrs. John Tipton and Jacob Beal, of Grouse Creek, gave us a call on Tuesday last.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1879.
At Little Rock five days ago, the river was falling very slowly, with six feet scant.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1879.
The friends of Major Reno will rejoice to hear that he has been honorably acquitted.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1879.
BORN. At Arkansas City, March 9th, to T. H. McLaughlin and wife, a daughter.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1879.
A fire broke out in the Topliff building on Thursday at noon, but was soon squelched.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1879.
A good, second-hand twelve inch turning plow for sale, very cheap, at this office.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1879.
W. P. Hackney has returned home, and is ready for business, after an absence of several weeks.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1879.
A thief lifted the $125 premium harness from the stable of Geo. Newman, at Emporia, last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1879.
If you wish your life insured, in a company that is proof against failure, join the Knights of Honor.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1879.
Mr. Sennett has taken possession of the Arkansas City House and John Williams retires, a bloated bondholder.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1879.
Capt. Walton, of the Cherokee, is again on our streets, a victim to misplaced confidence. Let's have a little more dew.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1879.
Mr. Scott, of the Central Avenue, is changing the complexion of the house. In a short time he will have things in apple pie order.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1879.
Hon. W. C. Webb, of Topeka, is establishing a reputation as a sound lawyer, unequaled by few and probably surpassed by none.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1879.
An action has been brought in the District Court by James Kelly vs. Frank Manny, for civil damages, arising from assault with that shot gun.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1879.
The ex-editor of the TRAVELER is now engaged in running a horse infirmary. He has raised two of the Texas family to the dignity of a shadow.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1879.
Won't the city dads dump a few loads of dirt into that goose pond at the northwest corner of the old City Hotel. We wish to locate the depot just there.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1879.
SENATE CONFIRMATION. Indian AgentJ. W. Haworth, Pawnee Agency, Indian Territory. Register of Land OfficeR. L. Walker, Wichita, Kansas.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1879.
DIED. At the residence of her parents, in Pleasant Valley Township, Cowley County, Kansas, Mrs. Rebecca A. Burton, wife of Mr. Andrew H. Burton, and daughter of Alexander and Mariah Gillis. Was born January 3rd, 1852, and departed this life March 8th, A. D. 1879. Aged 27 years 2 months and 5 days.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1879.
The Southern Kansas and Western R. R., an off-shoot of the L., L. & G., have a petition around to call an election to vote bonds to construct a line of road from Independence to Winfield by the 1st of March, 1880, and to the west line of the county by the 1st of May in the same year.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1879.
Frank Speers drove a nobby turn out last Wednesday. Frank always does a thing in good style and can sell you groceries and clothing that will make you look young and feel happy. Peed put up the harness and did a good job.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1879.
One hundred thousand bushels of wheat of last year's crop have been purchased by parties at Arkansas City. At ordinary capacity, it would require two hundred and ninety-eight freight cars to transport this grain to market.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1879.
We had the pleasure of meeting Gen. Blair, of Ft. Scott, and Hon. W. P. Hackney, of Winfield, on Sunday last. The gentlemen represent the interest of the L. L. and G. R. R. extension through Cowley County.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1879.
Daniel Hunt has traded his home farm, of one hundred and sixty acres, with a good brick house on the same, with E. P. Kinne for a soup house in Winfield. Good bye, Daniel.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1879.
Joseph Sherburne informs us that the contract to furnish the Ponca's with cows and calves was awarded to him, and not to A. A. Newman, as published in last week's TRAVELER.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1879.
Henry Tisdale and Mr. Bangs were down last Sunday. Mr. Tisdale is the mail contractor on the Wichita and Arkansas City route, and both are accommodating gentlemen.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1879.
The Sheriff is around with a few tax warrants, and takes in a delinquent now and then who finds himself out a little smart money. "A stitch in time," etc.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1879.
The price of wheat is somewhat on the rise, and many are inclined to hold for the last cent. Better sell enough to square that twenty-five percent, and be out of debt.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1879.
We are indeed advancing to the dignity of an important city. There was a street fight, a horse race, a dance, and a prayer meeting in town, all on Thursday last.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1879.
DIED. Mr. and Mrs. Ware lost an infant with pneumonia, on Monday last.
[KANSAS NEWS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
The L., L & G. corps of engineers are surveying the new route from Independence westward.
[WINFIELD NEWS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
J. T. Norris, of Knoxville, Illinois, registered at the Winfield House, Winfield, February 2, 1879. He wrote to his wife to come on with the children, and he would meet them at Wichita, at the same time telling her that he had rented a farm with stone house and barn, one and a half miles east of this town.
Mrs. Norris started with her five children, but her husband did not meet her at Wichita, and she came here last Saturday, expecting, of course, to find her husband here; but instead of that, he has not been heard of since the date he wrote his wife. Mr. Spencer, the landlord, drove out a mile and a half east, and there is no such place.
[EDITORIAL COLUMN.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
Battle Horses of the next Congress will be Democratic.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
The British Troops have been badly defeated in India with a loss of 200 men.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
Prospects for Winter Wheat.
In traveling over the townships of Bolton, Cresswell, and Silverdale, we find the prospect for winter wheat good. Very little of it injured by the grasshoppers or winter. We have hopes of a full crop and fine yield with a good chance for transportation. The farmer can hope for better times next fall.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
The River.
Read the report of the river made by a practical man and then say we are not the head of navigation. For the small sum of $100,000, just about the amount Congress sometimes appropriates for a bayou, we can have a navigable river equal to that from Fort Smith to Little Rock to carry off our surplus produce.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
Arbor Day.
By order of the Mayor and Council, Tuesday, March 25th, A. D. 1879, is appointed as an arbor day, and all citizens interested in improving the town are most respectfully requested to furnish trees and turn out and take part in the work of the day. Quick growth trees will be the most suitable. It is desirable to have the ground around the School House well supplied with trees. It is also suggested that each person furnish as many trees for their own lots as their circumstances will permit. JAMES BENEDICT, Mayor.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
On the subject of improvement of the Arkansas river, Hon. Thos. Ryan writes as follows:
"We got $20,000 for improvement of the Arkansas between Wichita and Ft. Smith. We would probably have got much more if the report of the survey had arrived before the House Committee on Commerce reported the River and Harbor bill to the House. The report states that the river from this point to Fort Smith can be made as good for navigation as it is between Fort Smith and Little Rock for the sum of $100,000."
[MARRIAGE LICENSES.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
The following are a list of marriage licenses issued by the Probate Judge since February 1st, 1879.
W. W. Mercer - Stella Burnett
A. B. Henthorn - Sarah Leonard
James Rennick - Clara A. Thurston
John R. Cottingham - Mollie Hart
Joseph Jackson - Emma A. Pierce
Nathan G. Curry - Sarah A. Corkins
Wm. C. Cornett - Mary E. Agnew
Wm. Rolley - Isabelle A. Cessna
Wm. Aumann - Ella [? Effa ?] Corby.
Jonah O. Entsler - Mary Hollensworth
Christopher Birdsall - Annie Pruit
Joseph A. Clover - Julia E. Clover
Christopher Shoults - Sarah Edwards
John Lingentfelter - L. Mickelwaite
Solomon Wise - Mary Lingentfelter
Zebulan Foster - Malissa Summers
James M. Lorry - Sarah E. Duncan
John Bumgardner - Mahala Gardner
Wm. E. Pitt - Clara Bogner
Albert Wakefield - Nancy Wilson
John C. George - Melissa Jackson
David Fagins - Elizabeth Christy
Wm. Passmore - Flora A. Haning
[COMMUNICATION FROM "A. J. W." - NEW MEXICO.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
FROM NEW MEXICO.
SANTA FE, MARCH 5th, 1879.
I am away from home and friends (in a strange land and among strange people). The following will give you some idea of the country and people.
Santa Fe is entirely surrounded by mountains and is indeed a beautiful place. Almost all the inhabitants are Mexicans. There is not to exceed one half dozen Americans within our City. A great many are half breeds (half Indian and half Mexican). They are pleasant and agreeable people, and as a rule well educated.
We have enough churches to civilize a country. There are seven Catholic and three Protestant churches. One church [Catholic], stands as a real curiosity, being two hundred and some years old. The Cathedral church is built very beautiful, and has a capacity of seating over one thousand, and they are building it much larger. Another church near a convent is also very beautiful. The windows were brought from Rome. They are a different color, with images of Mary, Jesus, and all the saints. The house is of stone, and there is some very fine work on it. A seminary is almost completed. It is about four times as large as the Central Hotel.
The most of our businessmen are Jews. Things are very cheap here considering the distance we are obliged to freight them, being two hundred miles from any railroad. They will finish the tunnel through the Raton Mountains in the spring, and if so, in April we will have a railroad within seventy-five miles of Santa Fe, at Las Vegas. I spoke of things being cheap; good prints twelve yards for one dollar; groceries very cheap, canned fruit (pound cans), 25 cents, butter 50 cents per lb., and eggs 50 cents per dozen.
It is rather dull at the present. The place is stocked with carpenters. There is only one blacksmith shop in the city. Blacksmiths command from fifty to one hundred dollars per month and board working for the stage companies. There are but two drug stores.
We obtain our wood by the burro load, it being ready for the fireplace. Twenty-five cents a load in pleasant weather and seventy-five cents to a dollar in wet weather.
There is nothing amusing just now, as it is lent, and we have to sober down for forty days. No weddings, no dances, in fact, nothing. Yes, I had forgotten one exciting thing that occurs next Saturday, in which all the ladies of the city are supposed to be interested in, and turn out to, "a horse race." Horse races, dances, rooster-fight, and mass is "the thing" here.
Closing, I wish the Traveler success. Your Subscriber, A. J. W.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
WANTED. A girl to do general housework. Apply immediately. MRS. DR. HUGHES.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
Eggs, 6-1/2 cents a dozen.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
The Winfield Telegram has ordered a new power press.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
Four feet scant at the Little Rock gauge, March 14th.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
Mr. Searing, formerly agent of the Pawnees, is in the city.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
Hon. M. R. Leonard returned from Topeka last Thursday night.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
Agent Williams, of the Pawnee Agency, was in town last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
W. P. Wolf is building a very respectable residence in the west part of the city.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
Agent Hayworth, recently appointed to the Pawnee Agency, is looked for daily.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
Ed. R. Thompson proposes to put in a full stock of lumber and sell it cheap. Just what we need.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
A mail route is to be established between Arkansas City and Shawnee Town, Indian Territory.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
T. H. McLaughlin is preparing to build a dwelling on the corner directly south of Frank Schiffbauer's.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
Our old friend, Dick Rosa, is in a good position in Leadville. Cass Endicott is having steady work and good pay.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
Our teamsters complain of the lack of a ferry boat at Salt Fork. The Government ought to put it in right away.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
W. D. Bishop has purchased the vacant corner west of Rube Houghton's and will build a residence this summer.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
C. M. Scott, ex-editor of the TRAVELER, was thrown from his buggy on Saturday morning and his shoulder was dislocated.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
Stacy Matlack has purchased of Edwin Thompson twelve lots in the northwest part of town, and will erect a residence.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
MARRIED. In Arkansas City, March 6, 1879, by Rev. J. S. McClung, Mr. Christian Schultz and Miss Sarah E. Edwards.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
The Kansas City Price Current estimates the Texas cattle drive the coming season at one hundred and nineteen thousand.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
We are informed that orders have been received for the erection of 60 houses for the Poncas. More work for our mechanics.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
A new building for the Cowley County Bank is to be erected on Houghton & McLaughlin's corner lot, directly opposite the TRAVELER office.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
MARRIED. March 13th, by the Rev. F. B. Herbert, at his residence, in Bolton Township, Mr. Daniel Fagins and Miss Elizabeth Christy.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
Extensive prairie fires have been raging in the eastern part of this township and county, and many who thought themselves safe have narrowly escaped the burning.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
A young man fresh from Arkansas took a bite of poke root one day last week, that soon made his stomach roll like a puddle in a storm. Wonder when he will taste again.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
The two young bloods from Bolton who went up to Wichita to deal in fancy stock and clean out the city came away disarmed. Go and get your pistols, boys, and be good hereafter.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
We hope Mr. Tisdale on the contract mail service between Wichita and Arkansas City will do us the honor of putting on a pair of leaders on the hack from Winfield to this place. A four horse coach is now run from Wichita to Winfield and from the latter place the mail and passengers are sent here in a two-horse hack. The consequence is the time consumed in traveling the last fourteen miles is longer than should be taken up in going twenty. Our people complain of this state of things and ask of Mr. Tisdale better accommodation and prompt mail service.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
One poor Lo, Don-shonk-le-wa, departed this life in his wigwam on the banks of the Arkansas, just above town, last week. In the dusky gloom of a stormy March night, the prolonged wail of his squaws as he started for the happy hunting ground went out on the air of night. And Lo will not greet the opening spring flowers nor ever more hear the sweet murmuring of the rivulets. To use the language of Mark Twain, "he is dead."
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
Rudolph Hoffmaster has just returned from Iowa and reports everything frozen up when he left there. Teams crossing the Mississippi on ice. The people want to come to Southern Kansas.
Rudolph brings back with him the family of A. J. Gilbert, his brother-in-law, who are well pleased with the country, and of course he could not come back without a fine team of horses.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
DIED. At Topeka, March 12th, of softening of the brain. The Legislature of Kansas. The last agonizing struggles of the decapitated body were painful to behold.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
Mr. Bowles, Government Flour Inspector from St. Louis, is a pleasant gentleman, and speaks highly of the country. He thinks that St. Louis should be connected with our place here as it would open up an extensive and fine trade.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
Mr. C. F. Mavis has opened a restaurant in the building formerly occupied by the People's Drug Store. He proposes to keep a first-class hash house that will do honor to hungry stomachs. Give him a call.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
Mr. Lon Hoffner, of Terre Haute, Indiana, has been visiting friends in Bolton Township. This is the finest country he has ever seen and he expects to return and take up his abode with us.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
From inquiry among our businessmen, we find in this dullest season trade summing at the rate of over $10,000 per month, exclusive of trade to the agencies, which is large.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
The old building on the corner west of the TRAVELER office will be removed onto the vacant lots between Godehard's and Frank Schiffbauer's, where it will be repaired for a dwelling.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
Road Overseers should comply with the law requiring a gauge at every ford on a laid out road, showing the depth of water in the stream. Lives may be saved by complying with the law.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
Spring Trade. Our merchants are laying in heavy stocks and preparing to build residences and to stay. Everything betokens prosperity for the coming summer.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
The wife and son of Agent Spray came in on Friday evening. The son will locate on the Shearer place.
[RECAP: M. E. CONFERENCE WICHITA DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
Arkansas City: C. F. Laverty.
Augusta: G. W. Kline.
Belle Plain: J. W. Carr.
Dexter and Tisdale: W. H. Rose.
Douglas: C. A. Stine.
Lazette: (Sup.) Bolcourt.
Oxford: J. M. Romme.
South Haven: P. D. Lahr.
Wellington: J. W. Bolcourt.
Winfield: J. A. Hyden.
Winfield Circuit: B. C. Swarts.
[ORDINANCE NO. 64.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
RECAP: Ordinance to provide for an election of city officers. Election to be held at I. H. Bonsall's Photograph Gallery on Monday, April 7, 1879, to elect a Mayor, five Councilmen, and a Police Judge. JAMES BENEDICT, MAYOR.
I. H. BONSALL, CITY CLERK.
[MISCELLANEOUS ITEM RE TAXES IN COWLEY COUNTY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
The lowest rate of tax in Cowley County is 13 mills on the dollar; the highest 45 mills; the average about 25 mills. The only localities where taxes are high, being Winfield and Arkansas City, where substantial improvements have been built, such as bridge, school houses, etc. Winfield has two iron and one combination bridge across Dutch creek, as well as a good courthouse and jail, each brick structures, and a large stone school house. Arkansas City has a large combination bridge across the Arkansas River, erected at a cost of $13,000, and one across the Walnut River that cost $3,000; also a splendid brick schoolhouse which cost $10,000 and is the finest building in the county. The entire indebtedness of the county is but $31,500. According to the last assessment our taxable property amounted to $2,020,000.
[NOTICES/ADS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
FOR SALE.
A good No. 1 wall tent 12 x 14, 4 feet wall. Will trade for cows or young stock. Enquire of E. M. Bird, 1 mile East of Arkansas City.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
Pecan nuts at S. Matlacks 7 cts. per pound.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
We want Butter, Eggs, and Oats. SCHIFFBAUER BROS.
[INDIANS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879. Front Page.
Intelligence comes from Alaska that the Indians are preparing for war, and that the United States cutter Wolcott had gone to intercept a flotilla of hostile canoes which were on their way to Sitka to destroy it. The Osprey, a British war-vessel, will remain to assist the cutter in preserving peace until relieved by an American man-of-war. The situation is considered alarming.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
A Portland, Oregon, dispatch says that Gen. Howard and Gov. Terry have gone to Yokema City, to see Chief Moses; also to investigate the situation of Indian affairs. Should the civil authorities attempt to arrest Moses, serious trouble will undoubtedly ensue.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
Chief Moses was arrested a few days ago by the Sheriff and is on his way to Washington. Gen. Howard feels confident that this ends all probability of Indian hostilities this summer.
[COMMUNICATION FROM "BAZ" - SALT CITY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
March 21st, 1879.
How we do flourish over here, our salt preserves us. The gentlemen having charge of the salt works expect to commence work on a large scale in a few days. The prospects for the mineral spring are good. Mr. Wm. Berkey, our merchant, has been sick for some time. Church every Sabbath evening, and a skip or two during the week. BAZ.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
Farmers busy sowing oats.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
The town is full of strangers.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
Our District School closes on Friday next.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
The foundation is being laid for the new bank.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
Dr. Reed is building a fine residence in the west part of town.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
Ed. Horn, of the Ponca Agency, paid the city a visit this week.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
M. B. Stubbs, of the Kaw Agency, paid the city a visit last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
DIED. Infant son of Mrs. Monroe, on Monday last. Disease, pneumonia.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
Silas Parker is making preparations to build a fine residence in the east part of town.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
MARRIED. When they want to get married over in Bolton, they get married. Mr. Sid Clark to Miss Alice Bowen, at Mr. J. B. Plumb's.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
110,000 pounds of flour inspected and started off from Newman's Mill. Freight teams roll out lively.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
Parties in our town who are in the habit of giving Indians liquor had better look a "leetle out."
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
Al. Horn is building an addition to his shoe shop, and intends as soon as completed, to put in a large stock of boots and shoes.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
The working men of Winfield seem determined to paddle their own canoe. They resolute strong and propose to elect a city ticket.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
Dr. Hughes and Mr. Godehard have gone down to the Sac and Fox Agency. It is to be hoped they will bring in some game.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
In interviewing Mr. Gilstrap, of Silver Dale, we find everything flourishing on Grouse, and spring work advancing rapidly.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
The prairie fire singed our friend, Bud Beck, the other day; burning his stable, corn crib, and plow, and endangered the house, which was saved.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
Somebody said Jim Penton was going to have a dance over in Bolton next week. They generally have some fun over in Bolton when they meet.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
The Ladies Benevolent Society will meet at Mrs. Gibby's next Thursday afternoon.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
From the Little Rock papers, we see that the river has fallen to a very low stage, but the carrying trade still goes on. We see that the Aunt Sally is billed for up the river.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
An attempt was made last week to fire the American House at Winfield, and had it not been for the timely appearance of the landlord, it no doubt would have been accomplished.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
King Berry, from the Pawnee Agency, paid our city a flying visit Sunday and Mondaysays things are lively down there. The new Agent has not yet arrived.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
We understand that Wm. Berkey, of Salt City, proposes to put in a wind mill at that point for the purpose of grinding grain. It will certainly be a great advantage to that place.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
The Boston Journal says the iron has been purchased for the extension of the Atchison Road from Wichita to this place. Good enough. Get ready to send your fall crop off on the rail.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
I desire to express my sincere thanks to my friends and neighbors, for the help rendered me on last Sabbath in saving my property from fire. Respectfully, L. C. NORTON.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
Will Stewart, of Bolton, met with quite an accident the other day. In breaking a pair of colts to the wagon, they became frightened, broke the wagon tongue off, ran one end into the ground, and tilted Will off. He hurt his head badly and came very near killing himself. We are glad to know that he is around again.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
PHONOGRAPH. Our citizens were treated on Wednesday evening to an exhibition of the Phonograph in the hands of Gray Thorne. We are glad to commend to the people anything which we feel is fully worth the money, and we must say the lecture and explana tion were worth that, but the performance seems more like an Arabian night's tale than an actual fact, and a late invention. Think of it: a piece of tin foil repeating back in the exact tones of the speaker with every variation, repeating music, even to the discordant notes, laughing, crying, even going so far as to carry together two voices, soprano and bass, and that you could hear both distinctly, and then think again these words might be bottled up a thousand years and then come up as fresh as when they were spoken last evening.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
A reliable party who visited Winfield on Saturday last, says there is considerable excitement there in regard to the discovery of gold on sections 2 and 11, township 31, range 3. It is claimed that a Chicago company has fifty men at work, and have purchased quite a body of land at big figures. It is claimed to be a quartz lode, and small specimens of quarts bearing gold are exhibited. Too good for our county to be true, we fear, but we will wait and see the facts that will come out in a few days.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
The Cherokee will again start on her winding way down the river this week. Capt. McCloskey in charge, Will Griffith, Clerk. The boys seem determined to prosecute this enterprise themselves without any regard to talk either way. While they think the river too low for a fair chance, they think with hard work they can get into better water and then work down. They deserve credit for their pluck.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
DIED. On the 18th, Florence Hurst, daughter of Alfred Hurst, age 15. In budding womanhood, in the spring time of life and spring time of the year, she has gone, we hope to where the flowers ever bloom. Her bereaved parents and family have the sincere sympathy of the community.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
Mr. Lucius Knight, Esq., of this place, will deliver a lecture at Grange Hall, in South Bend, on Saturday evening, March 29th. The lecture will be highly entertaining and useful, as Mr. Knight has few equals as an orator and speaker.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
Mr. Pruett, who went East some time ago for the purpose of curing a cancer on his lip, has returned without finding the relief hoped for. Mr. Pruett is one of our best citizens and we are sincerely sorry for his condition.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
Mr. Lippmann's Mill has stopped for a few days, but he has work for all summer in the yard and will be in full blast soon. Leon has done well since leaving us and we must rejoice in his prosperity and wish him success.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
A fire on the North side of town came near burning out Geo. McIntire, who was away from home, but the neighbors turned out and saved his buildings. It burned up some small fruit and vines.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
Rev. L. F. Laverty, Pastor for the ensuing year of M. E. Church of this place, has arrived with his family. Mr. Laverty gave us a call, and we predict for him success and a pleasant year with us.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
There is a good ford west of town; only the sand is too deep. No danger of drowning your horse in the water, but it is a little uncertain when he starts down how far he will go into the sand.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
Mr. George Green, of Silver Dale, passed through town last Saturday on his way to the Territory. He is moving his cattle to summer rangesays the grass is now good in the Territory.
[SANTA FE RAILROAD.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad.
We understand that the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Company have contracted for 80,000 tons of rails, with other material, for the purpose of building a branch, starting at Emporia and running through Greenwood, Elk, and Chautauqua counties to the South line of the State of Kansas, at or near Arkansas City, with a branch from Winfield to Wellington in Sumner County, for which bonds have been voted in Cowley and Sumner counties. This makes about 165 miles of new construction. Subscriptions for the money to build these branches will be offered to the stockholders of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Company during this month. Boston Journal.
[HERD LAW.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
The following taken from the Emporia Real Estate Register indicates that some of our older counties are beginning to realize their situation.
"There is a rapidly growing feeling in this and other eastern and central counties in favor of a herd law. If this was a new county, and the people were as well informed on the subject as they are now, they would vote it by a large majority. They now see how rapidly those counties which have the law are passing us in the race for wealth and population."
[BUSINESS NOTICES/ADS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
1000 bushels potatoes wanted at SCHIFFBAUER BROS. for cash.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
Please stop and figure a little with us on Implements as you go along, and if we can't knock the sand from under any offer you have had, we don't ask your trade. Cost is all we want. Find us at P. O. SCHIFFBAUER BROS.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
STRAYED.
A brown horse about 13 hands high with star in forehead, heavy mane, silver colored tail, with saddle marks, blind in left eye, and 9 years old this spring. When last seen had on a webb halter. I will give a liberal reward to anyone who will deliver the same to Mr. Chinn, on the Topliff farm. M. L. SMITH.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
CATTLE HERDING.
HUFFMASTER & CHINN are preparing to herd cattle in the Territory, at Twenty Cents per month.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
WANTED.1,000
Pounds of Side Meat at
H. GODEHARD'S.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
Go to the GREEN FRONT for your Fishing Tackle.
[GENERALITIES.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, April 2, 1879. Front Page.
GOLD IN KANSAS.
A special from Winfield, Kansas, to the Topeka Commonwealth, says that gold has been discovered in five different places in Cowley county. The metal is said to be very pure. An immense rush of people has been the result of the discovery.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 2, 1879.
ON THE WAY.
The little steamer Nonesuch, built at Dardanelle, has passed Van Buren on her way up the Arkansas river to Arkansas City, Kansas, 275 miles above Fort Gibson.
[EDITOR MAKES TRIP TO SAC AND FOX AGENCY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 2, 1879.
Our Trip to Sac and Fox Agency.
Last week we made a trip to the Sac Agency, and met on our way many pleasant incidents. The first night after leaving town we stopped at the Ponca Agency where we found "the boys" of our acquaintance busy boosting the red man up the hill to civilization. Col. Whiteman was sick and we failed to meet him. Sherburne & Houghton are traders at the Ponca, and from the number of red blankets that hung on the noble sons of the forest, we conclude they are doing a good trade. Geo. Allen and Hank Nelson are drawing the brush in the schoolhouse, and giving cast [?] and complexion to the work.
From there we crossed the Salt Fork, and at 2 o'clock p.m. were at the Pawnee Agency. At this place, Berry & Bro. are in trade, and have done a large business in dealing in Indian supplies. We met Maj. Williams, acting agent, also Dr. Dougan who feels the pulse of the sick, Wm. Alexander, carpenter, Wm. Coffin, miller, and Chief of Police Westfall, all good men in the right place.
At night we accepted the invitation of the Agent, and with Dr. Dougan, had the pleasure of visiting the Manual Labor School. Here we met, for the first, the Supt., Prof. Hyatt, and daughter, also the Misses Waltons, all earnest, active teachers in the school. The school took us by surprise. We did not dream of the like anywhere south of Kansas.
The music was excellent, while perfect time and order made everything complete. If the Department secures the services of the Misses Waltons and Miss Hyatt for a while longer, the Indian boy will soon be a peer of the white lad, and the problem of civilization will be solved. Visit this school of 147 pupils and then say, if you can, that nothing has been done to advance the cause of the Indian.
The next morning we left for the Sac Agency and reached there in due time. The country between the Sac and Pawnee Agencies is fit for nothing but pasturage, though in this, it excels. The Red man's game now holds possession of that vast domain, and the deer stops short to look and wonder at the face of the white man.
[R. C. STORY REPORTS ON SCHOOL BOOKS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 2, 1879
WINFIELD, March 28th, 1879.
The late Legislature passed a law requiring school boards, each and every board in the State, to adopt within six months a uniform series of text books in each branch of study in our schools. When this adoption shall have been made, the law forbids any change therein for five years, unless asked by petition from four-fifths of the legal voters of the district desiring the change. School boards can adopt any set of books that may now be in use or that may be wanted by their respective districts.
This adoption should be made at the next annual meeting, and should be made with due deliberation. Many books now in use are not first-class text books, many others are too expensive when bought by retail. Boards should follow the recommendations of the State and County Superintendents, and should give book agents a wide berth.
The State Superintendent proposes to submit a list of the best and cheapest books for our schools, and when this list comes out boards can follow it without fear or mistake. An effort will be made to have the new law go into operation with an even exchange of new books for old ones.
The State tax of one mill, which made up a part of the State fund, was not renewed by the Legislature. This will reduce the State fund for 1880 and 1881 about one-half. Districts should bear this fact in mind in making arrangements for the next school year.
R. C. STORY.
[RIVER NEWS: FROM LITTLE ROCK.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 2, 1879
River News.
The river is rising slowly, with 5 2 10 feet by the gauge.
The neat little steamer, "Rose City," arrived last evening with a fine trip. She is receiving, and will leave this evening at 5 p.m. Shippers and planters can bear it in mind. She was built for the trade, and stands No. 1. Capt. Conrad has charge, and the old veteran, James Boland is pilot.
The steamer, "Aunt Sally," arrived, and will leave today for Perryville.
The steamer, "John D. Scully," arrived last evening with a fine trip from New Orleans. She belongs to the Kountz line, and leaves this day for New Orleans, Capt. Poe in command.
Little Rock Democrat.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 2, 1879.
Good news! Good news!! The Santa Fe railroad officials gave us a call yesterday after-noon, and assure us that work will commence at Wichita on the Cowley and Sumner R. R. extension immediately.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 2, 1879.
Peach trees in bloom.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 2, 1879
Wheat looking finely.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 2, 1879
Fresh fish in the market.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 2, 1879
River trade looking up lively.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 2, 1879
Literary, Friday, April 4th.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 2, 1879
The Arkansas is very low; only four feet at Little Rock.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 2, 1879
SCHIFFBAUER BROS. have a new safe, weighing 2,000 pounds.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 2, 1879.
The steamer, "None Such," left Little Rock on the 24th, for this place.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 2, 1879.
BORN. At Arkansas City, March 31st, to C. R. Sipes and wife, a son. Charley set up the cigars all around.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 2, 1879.
Agent Whiteman was in town last week on business for the Poncas.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 2, 1879
The last session of the Legislature changed the herd law, and now it can be revoked.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 2, 1879.
Dr. Trim, who formerly practiced at this place, is in the Indian Service at Shawneetown.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 2, 1879.
The Steam Grist Mill at the Kaw Agency was destroyed by fire on Sunday, March 23rd.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 2, 1879.
Capt. Jefferson, cattle contractor for Ponca Agency, has been stopping in the city a few days.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 2, 1879.
Will Peed has moved his harness shop to the room formerly occupied by Mericle as a meat market.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 2, 1879.
The new awnings on the west side of Summit street adds much to the good appearance of the town.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 2, 1879.
The peach crop is not all destroyed, as at first appeared, and the prospects are fair for another supply this season.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 2, 1879.
Benedict Bros. are putting down a good substantial walk in front of their store. Will others take pattern.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 2, 1879.
Mr. Mavis has opened a neat restaurant just north of the Cowley County Bank. Parties calling on him once will be sure to call again.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 2, 1879.
The ferry boat built here for the Pawnee Agency, started from the bridge yesterday for the Pawnee crossing, under command of Capt. H. B. Pruden. She was loaded with 12,000 lbs. of potatoes.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 2, 1879.
M. R. Leonard was kicked in the chest and knocked down by a horse Monday afternoon. The horse then turned upon him with his fore feet, and did him severe injuries. His condition has improved as we go to press.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 2, 1879.
The deed to eighty acres of the gold mine, for which a fabulous price was paid, reads: "The south half of the northwest quarter of section 14, township of Nennescah, range thirty-one east. That locates it somewhere in Missouri.
The whole thing is one grand swindling humbug and our only wonder is that the Press of Winfield so long delay in showing the matter up. We advise people to remain away from such traps as Goldhole. More than one chap has been burnt in just such a place.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 2, 1879.
"GOLDORE."
"GOLDORE" is the name for the new city supposed to be starting nine miles north and four miles west of Winfield. It derives its importance from the statements in regard to quartz bearing gold on section 11, township 31, range 3 east, and the facts as we condense them from all the reports we will lay before our readers.
In the early part of January Kimbrough, owner of a portion of section 11, who is an old miner, was digging a well, and at a depth of twenty-six feet sent up a bucketful of stone and dirt which he ordered them not to empty, as he thought there was gold quartz there. Kimbrough came up and picked up several specimens of what he called rich bearing quartz. Some of this was brought to parties in Winfield and assayed and pronounced very rich. Correspondence was commenced with a New York party by the name of Schatz, and a specimen of the ore sent. Next upon the scene appears Schatz and a lawyer from Chicago, named Seybold. Schatz and Seybold leased five acres of land for ninety days for one hundred dollars. They dug a well thirty-six feet deep, about two hundred yards from the first well dug, and when they left, filled it up. Next, work is progressing under the name of the New York Company: F. J. Seybold, the Chicago lawyer, manager, and director. It is now reported that the first man, Kimbrough, has sold at a big figure.
Reliable parties from our city visited the ground last Saturday, and their report is a small hotel building and a few men sinking a shaft; visitors and all on the ground thirty-two. They have no belief in any gold discovery whatever.
We attempt to give simply the facts. Our readers must form their own conclusion. It is certain that money is being spent, and extensive advertising being done, but the object has yet to appear.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 2, 1879.
A STOCK FARM.
If you want to see a stock farm, both naturally and artificially, drive up the Walnut about three miles to where the Green boys live. (We don't mean that, but boys by the name of Green.) One hundred acres walled in by nature in a canyon, which only needs closing at each end to make the finest hog lot that could be thought of, water never failing, and huge rocks on each side that affords shelter alike from sun, rain, and cold; four hundred acres enclosed, for cattle on the upland, with never failing water. Add to this some of the finest Walnut bottom for cultivation and you have a stock farm to take the farmer's eye, and the boys are using it.
In horse stock they have descendants from imported Normans, and their hogs, Poland China, will compare with anything we have seen in the county. Their cattle need grazing is a fact of which the gentlemen are well aware and which they will attend to soon. They now have 20 head of fine steers ready for the market and we presume the farm will turn off double that amount hereafter.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 2, 1879.
Mr. W. W. Limbocker, who has the county right for the Pane & Pendergrast patent hedge layer, has been doing some work in the neighborhood of the city which shows for itself, and which every farmer ought to see. It is a simply constructed machine, with a set of rollers for pressing the hedge down and packing it together, compressing a large hedge into a height of not over two feet, and so compact that a rabbit could not go through it. It will make a hog tight fence of any large hedge as soon as the machine passes over it. The hedge when rolled down is tied at the top, with binders wire to keep it in place until the new growth starts. We believe this to be a valuable machine. Mr. Limbocker resides a few miles above Winfield, and will sell township rights to any parties that wish to put a machine into their township.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 2, 1879.
A PUBLIC LIBRARY.
We understand that there is now in preparation an entertainment whose proceeds are to be devoted to the forming of a public library for the city; and we think no better work for our future could be started. A public library and reading room where our folks could go and gather the latest news. A place where a young man could go and spend a quiet evening instead of going to the saloon, would be an honor and a benefit to the place. Besides, it would bring within the reach of all for a very light expenditure the leading magazines and journals of the day. Let us have the drama, and let us support it, and found for our city that which in the future may be an honor, an ornament, and a benefit to this place.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 2, 1879.
MONDAY, April 7th, the public schools will open for a summer tern of two months. It is desirable that scholars should attend during the remainder of the year. The classes will all advance in studies and absence will entail irregularity or entire loss of grade. The examinations show marked improvement in almost all students. Good work has been done by them all. Let it continue. C. H. SYLVESTER, PRINCIPAL.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 2, 1879.
MARRIED. At the Tremont House, in Wichita, on last Saturday evening, Mr. Wm. Gibbs to Miss Cora Godfrey, all of this place. Long life, peace, and plenty in the household, and a happy future is our send-off for the happy pair.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 2, 1879
The Golden excitement in the northwest part of this county is turning things bottom side up. Every method is invented to secure a claim in that sheep pasture though no evidence yet appears to prove that gold is found there in paying amounts.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 2, 1879.
Mac Wilkinson, one of the former boys of this place, but now a wheat merchant of Wisconsin, paid a visit to this place Monday. His brother, Thos. Wilkinson, accompanied him.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 2, 1879.
Mr. S. M. Jarvis, of Winfield, gave us a pleasant call Wednesday. He had been over in Bolton showing land. Sam is a live real estate man and is bound to do business. Sam says quartz is the big excitement in Winfield. We always knew that quartz would raise a big excitement in Winfield.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 2, 1879.
MARRIED. At Nennescah, Mr. Frank Reeve to Mrs. Hartley.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 2, 1879.
New signs everywhere in town. That's right.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 2, 1879.
Our city has quite a metropolitan appearance since Graphic has been around with his facile brush.
[PROPOSALS FOR INDIAN SUPPLIES AND TRANSPORTATION.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 2, 1879.
PROPOSALS FOR INDIAN SUPPLIES AND TRANSPORTATION.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Office of Indian Affairs, Washington, March 26, 1879.
Sealed proposals, indorsed Proposals for Beef, Bacon, Flour, Clothing, or Transportation, etc. (as the case may be), and directed to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Nos. 65 and 67 Wooster Street, New York, will be received until 11 A. M. of Monday, April 21st, 1879, for furnishing for the Indian service about 800,000 pounds Bacon, 42,000,000 pounds Beef on the hoof, 172,000 pounds Beans, 52,000 pounds Baking Powder, 2,700,000 pounds Corn, 550,000 pounds Coffee, 8,300,000 pounds Flour, 125,000 pounds Feed, 300,000 pounds Hard Bread, 100,000 pounds Hominy, 9,130 pounds Lard, 1,650 barrels Mess Pork, 185,000 pounds Rice, 9,000 pounds Tea, 62,000 pounds Tobacco, 200,000 pounds Salt, 132,000 pounds Soap, 13,000 pounds Soda, 1,112,000 pounds Sugar, and 1,437,000 pounds Wheat.
Also, Blankets, Woolen and Cotton goods (consisting in part of Ticking, 35,000 yards; Standard Calico, 300,000 yards; Drilling, 20,500 yards; Duck, 218,850 yards; Denims, 14,680 yards; Gingham, 32,500 yards; Kentucky Jeans, 48,500 yards; Satinett, 9,000 yards; Brown Sheeting, 250,000 yards; Bleached Sheeting, 26,000 yards; Hickory Shirting, 29,000 yards; Calico Shirting, 7,300 yards; Winsey, 7,500 yards;) Clothing, Groceries, Notions, Hardware, Medical Supplies; and a long list of miscellaneous articles, such as Wagons, Harness, Plows, Rakes, Forks, etc.
Also, Transportation for such of the Supplies, Goods, and articles that may not be contracted for to be delivered at the Agencies.
BIDS MUST BE MADE OUT ON GOVERNMENT BLANKS. . . .
E. A. HAYT, Commissioner.
[GENERALITIES.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879. Front Page.
THE GOLD FIND IN KANSAS.
A correspondent writing from the vicinity of the reported gold discovery in Cowley County, Kansas, reports a general distrust of the "find" by the people in that neighborhood. He says that about three weeks ago a farmer was digging a well on the bank of Walnut creek, only a few rods from the stream, when he came upon a rock formation. He got through that by blasting and found directly under it something that looks a little like iron pyrites. He sent a specimen of the mineral to New York to have it assayed. He never heard anything from it. A few days ago two men drove up to his place in a buggy and said they wanted to buy a farm. He suspected that they knew something about the mineral he had sent to be assayed, and was in no haste to sell. They then went to an adjoining quarter section and leased it. Since then another adjoining quarter section has been sold for $7,000a big price for it for farming purposesbut nothing has been heard from the assayer.
[INDIANS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879. Front Page.
SITTING BULL.
At a Cabinet meeting it was decided to call the attention of the British Government to the report that Sitting Bull, now an Indian of the Dominion of Canada, proposes a raid upon United States settlements. Under our treaties, and the agreement reached by the joint commission of the two governments, which visited Sitting Bull's camps in 1877, it was agreed between these representatives of the two governments that Sitting Bull should be regarded and treated by both parties in the future as a Canadian Indian. It will be held by our authorities that the Canadian Government is as responsible for his movements and acts as for those of any other tribes of Indians inhabiting that territory.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879.
THE LAST OF THE CHEYENNES.
A Deadwood, Dakota Territory, dispatch says: Little Wolf and his band of Cheyenne Indians, numbering thirty-five lodges with two hundred and fifty ponies were captured by Lieut. Clarke of the Second cavalry, with eighty-five men on Box Elder creek, near Yellow Stone River.
[EDITORIAL COLUMN.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879.
The Extension of the Arkansas Road Down the Valley.
The people of a county whose producers have raised 2,000,000 bushels of wheat may well rejoice that work has actually commenced upon the branch, which is to give them railroad communication with the eastern and western world. The Atchison road having failed in no promise heretofore given, true to the promise of its official, has commenced the permanent location of its road bed and will follow immediately with the shovels and we can predict with a certainty that the agreement will be filled to more than the letter. And by the time this road shall have reached us, the western end of the A. T. & S. F. will have penetrated the Rocky Mountains sufficiently to open up a grand market for our supplies, and to supply us with coal, cheaper than we can buy wood today. Nothing is truer than that "Money makes the mare go" and the Atchison road has the money and the brains to grasp the trade of Southwestern Kansas and outstrip all rivals for our favor.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879.
A band of Poncas have held a conference with Gen. Crook, and protest against being sent south to the Indian Territory. The General said they must go, that no power this side of Washington could keep them there.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879.
A Fair Valuation of State Property.
We want it. Let us look at statistics of 1878, merchandise show but 53,757,465. Atchison with large wholesale houses had but 168,870 of merchandise as average amount on hand for tax, each city follows in the same proportion. In the whole State only 61,330 in judgments and about one million taxable notes. There is only shown to be an average of one dollar a head on the population of the State in money on hand 1st of March. Sum it up now and see if there is not a fault somewhere: 15,000,000 railroad property over 7,000,000 in horses, eight million in cattle, one million in wagons, and two million in farming implements, and only four and one-half millions in money and merchandise. There is a screw loose somewhere. The farming community of the State ought not to pay so large a majority of the taxes.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879. Editorial.
THE ATCHISON ROAD.
That William B. Strong is preeminently the right man in the right place he has himself demonstrated, but not more positively than have the Boston capitalists, who, in placing their millions at his command, have enabled him as their trusted representative to do that for the development of Kansas City's future which must make his name and his fame dearer to us than that of many who by words and not deeds would win their way to a place in history to which posterity will point with pride. Under Mr. Strong's management the Santa Fe has become the leading road in miles, earnings, and future in the West. It plays the second fiddle no longer.
We clip the above from the Kansas City Times, only a paragraph from a column article in regard to Mr. Strong and his management of the A. T. & S. F. for the purpose of showing our people the kind of man who now proposes to build a branch of the road to our city, and to build it soon. No better guarantee could be had that we shall have the road for our next crop than that Mr. Strong says so. Mr. Strong has not yet failed to keep every promise he has made and to accomplish everything that he has undertaken since he has been principal manager of the Atchison road. There will be no failure, no let up. The road will come to us as sure as the sun shines.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879
Corn up. Town lively. Business good. Peaches all killed.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879
Lincoln Small and family departed for the gold regions of Colorado Monday morning.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879
Miss Prissie Miller, of Winfield, spent a few days in the city this week visiting friends.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879
The genial face of Mr. Bacon, principal of our public school last year, is with us for a little while.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879
The Citizen Bank and Fullers Bank of Winfield have consolidated, which will make a heavy institution.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879
The M. E. Social will meet at Judge Christian's next Friday evening, April 11th. All are cordially invited.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879
The young folks had a pleasant time at Mrs. Berry's on Thursday evening last "Tripping the light fantastic toe."
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879
One of our boys from Wichita reports seeing the engine at Wichita that is to be used for crushing quartz at Goldore City.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879.
Dr. Chapple and family arrived in town last week. They expect to make the city their home, and will find a kindly welcome.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879.
An evening party in honor of Miss Mattie Mitchell was largely attended on Thursday evening last, and the young folks had a gay old time.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879.
Work on the new bank building opposite Newman's brick is progressing finely. Our bank will soon have new quarters fitted up in the latest style.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879.
Chapel & Scott took possession of the Central Avenue Hotel on Saturday last, and we predict for the Central under the new management a fine trade.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879.
The Ladies Beneficent Society will meet at Mrs. Gibbs next Thursday afternoon, April 10th. By Order of Secretary.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879.
Our friend, Jerome Hilton, was slightly uplifted Saturday last by the play of the flexors and extensors which controlled the hind legs of a vicious horse.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879.
I. C. Loomis has started for Colorado to spend the summer months. We wish the old gentleman (whose genial face will be missed from among us awhile) a pleasant trip.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879.
Mrs. William Wright and her daughter, Minnie, have returned from the east. They have been gone a good while and will be gladly welcomed back by their many friends.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879.
The reunion of the Amateur Club will long be remembered as a most delightful evening. Thanks are due to Mrs. Haywood and Newman for the beautiful table spread for the exhausted troops.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879.
There will be a meeting of the S. P. U.'s at Blands School House on Saturday evening, April 19th, at early candlelight.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879.
Charley Harter, our efficient Sheriff, gave us a pleasant call on Friday last. Charley was down on business as he always is when away from the 2nd. class city. Charley says Goldore is dying out, and they must strike a new lead soon.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879.
Call around and see the nobby sign which tells you where the TRAVELER is. It is a beauty, and Graphic did it. Get your job work done at the TRAVELER office, and have Graphic paint your sign, and you will never regret the day which fixed your choice.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879
Mr. Henry Asp, Esq., of Winfield, will deliver a lecture at Grange Hall, in South Bend, next Saturday evening. Mr. Asp made quite a reputation as a speaker and orator last fall, during the fall campaign, and we are sure that his audience will be highly entertained.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879.
The Literary on Friday evening was interesting and entertaining; the paper flashing with wit and sarcasm. Two weeks from last Friday evening they propose an entertainment, with a light charge of 10 cents, for the purpose of paying some debts of the society. Let everybody turn out.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879.
We learn from Judge McClain that Gov. St. John will arrive in Wichita next Wednesday and will spend a day or two here. He will go to Arkansas City to arrange for mounting the patrol, which was provided for by act of the Legislature to watch the frontier against the incursions of the Indians. Wichita Herald.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879.
From Ponca Agency through R. A. Houghton we hear that they are expecting the return of the runaway Poncas under guard. The Poncas will do their own breaking and expect to commence right away. They have been selecting their lands.
The school house is furnished with the exception of seats, and school will commence May 1st.
Agent Whiteman is going to build 60 houses for the Indians, work to commence immediately.
Some sickness, fever, and ague. Let our School Misses look out for positions in the school.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879.
Bolton, April 5th. We want to tell you something from the east end of the banner township. Arbor day will have a memento in green and flowering beauty, at Spring Side school house for years to come. Messrs. Myers, Gasaway, Chamberlain and Mavis with others were on the ground early under the lead of East Bolton's Martyr, T. Armstrong. The result: 150 nice trees set out, with roses and flowering shrubs, which will tell their tale in years to come. Oats all sowed. Corn partly planted. Wheat needs rain, but looking finely yet. Cat fish caught by Ad. Jay 150 lbs.a little one. Mr. Rugers, lately from Illinois, has been very sick but is improving. This is all at present from Lower Bend.
NOTE: THEY DID SAY EAST BOLTON'S MARTYR, T. ARMSTRONG.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879
Municipal election in the City of Winfield resulted in the election of the Citizen's Ticket:
Mayor elected: J. B. Lynn.
Police Judge: W. M. Boyer.
City Attorney: O. M. Seward.
City Treasurer: J. C. McMullen.
Treas. Board Education: J. D. Pryor.
Council: H. Jochems, C. C. Black, M. L. Read, and S. H. Myton.
Board of Education: Rev. Rigby, F. S. Jennings, Mr. Randall, and M. G. Troup.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879.
Arbor day at the Linton Guthrie Conover School House witnessed the setting out of a number of fine shade trees and preparation for still further beautifying the grounds, which are to be enclosed with a fence.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879.
MARRIED. April 3rd, at the Arkansas City House by Squire Bonsall, Mr. George Henscel to Mary Drost. All of Bolton Township.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879.
Mr. Jas. Morgan, City Marshall, has been very sick, but we are glad to hear he is growing better.
[ADVERTISED LETTERS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879
Ayer, J. A.
Black, Charles C.
Connelly, John
Coulson, T. J.
Foote, A. E.
Holmes, Ella E.
Hathaway, Wm.
Hitchcock, Mrs. Jinny
Hern, Charles
Hillmore, Charles
Huston, Mary
Hess, Rinholt
Hostetter, N.
Jackson, H. H.
Jenkins, Mrs. Kelle
Jenkins, A. R.
Lewis, J. W.
Loving, Joe
Miller, Dr. Wm. U.
Murry, William
McCoy, John
Neir, John W.
Nale, Mrs. U. E.
Nelson, John Q.
Patter, Jeremiah
Richards, Office
Smith, A. C.
Silverthorne, Isaac
Tubbs, C. C.
Theis, John
Thorp, R. J.
Tuttle, John
Tish, Mrs. Saida
Woods, N. E.
Woodruff, Harvey
Loller, H.
Loller, Mrs. Annie
Tillis, Lydia
Thompson, Willie H.
NATHAN HUGHES, Postmaster.
[JUROR LIST: MAY TERM OF DISTRICT COURT.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879
List of jurors drawn to serve at the May term of the District court, in and for Cowley County, Kansas.
NAME TOWNSHIP
H. C. LOOMIS WINFIELD
J. O. VANORSDALL RICHLAND
S. B. ADAMS CRESWELL
W. J. THOMAS TISDALE
C. A. ROBERTS WINFIELD
JAMES CONRAD SHERIDAN
W. L. REYNOLDS DEXTER
J. W. MILLER RICHLAND
M. R. LEONARD CRESWELL
H. J. IRWIN RICHLAND
R. C. HAYWOOD CRESWELL
D. KANTZ OTTER
GEORGE BULL WINFIELD
WM. JENKINS OMNIA
A. TINSMAN TISDALE
A. J. JARVIS RICHLAND
A. J. McCOLLUM ROCK
F. M. VAUGHN CRESWELL
J. W. COTTINGHAM RICHLAND
JARED FISHER LIBERTY
WM. JOHNSON ROCK
WM. MARQUIS RICHLAND
HENRY BRYSON DEXTER
W. W. UNDERWEAR DEXTER
[CITIZENS TICKET, ELECTED ON MONDAY WITHOUT OPPOSITION.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
MAYOR: JAS. I. MITCHELL, 117
COUNCIL.
J. T. SHEPARD 118
I. H. BONSALL 116
H. GODEHARD 113
GEORGE ALLEN 116
WM. SPEERS 116
D. SIFFORD 2
T. H. McLAUGHLIN 1
POLICE JUDGE.
L. KNIGHT 115
O. P. HOUGHTON 1
[BUSINESS NOTICES/ADS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879
For a good square meal, call at the City Restaurant.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879.
If you have any sorghum for sale, bring it to SCHIFFBAUER BROS.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879.
About the neatest thing in town are those windows of Huey & Mitchell that where touched up with "Graphic's" brush.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879.
"Graphic" will refurnish your house, make your carriage glisten, and attract the multitude to your place of business by a neat and attractive sign.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879.
Charter Oak and other StovesMore of them, and cheaper than ever before sold in Cowley County, at C. R. SIPES.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879.
12 lbs. Sugar for $1.00 at H. Godehard's.
[MORE BUSINESS NOTICES/ADS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879
160 acres choice land near the line in Bolton, low down for cash.
WALTON & KNIGHT.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879.
Feed and care, and hair made slick at Stanton Brothers livery.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879.
ORGANS.
If you want a good Piano Organ, at manufacturer's price from $65 to $100.00, call on P. Pearson. 2 week test trial; instrument warranted 6 years.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879.
What is the use of sitting around on nail kegs and whittled down store boxes when you can buy a half dozen chairs at Pearson's for $3.50.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879.
MONEY TO LOAN.
For three and five years on first-class improved real estate, at 10 percent, and small commission. HUEY & MITCHELL.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879.
50 lots in the city, all together or separate, down to bottom prices.
WALTON & KNIGHT.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879.
A good square meal for 25 cents at the City Restaurant.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879.
For Sale.
Good sorghum molasses for cash or on time. MRS. G. L. MONROE.
["THANK YOU" LETTER FROM S. B. FLEMING.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879
WEST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
ALLEGHENY CITY, PENNSYLVANIA
March 26, 1879.
Dear Traveler:
Permit me to express through your columns to the many friends included under the designation "Company" and all others who so kindly remembered myself and family in the check for fifty dollars received this week. Our most heartfelt thanks not only for the timely gift itself but for the kindly spirit which prompted it.
May he to whom all the "gold" belongeth richly bless you with both temporal and spiritual good. Yours Truly and Sincerely, S. B. FLEMING.
[GENERALITIES.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, April 16, 1879. Front Page.
IT LOOKS BETTER.
The following dispatch was sent to the Western Associated Press from Topeka, to give the country information of the true state of affairs regarding Kansas wheat prospects. The scare throughout the State was caused not so much by the actual damage to the wheat as by that which might have been done had dry weather continued, and was happily dispelled Saturday night by copious showers. Yesterday was dark and cloudy with frequent light showers followed by a heavier fall of rain during the night. The feeling in this immediate vicinity is now excellent and from the humidity in the air there is no question of more rain and plenty of it. While it is true that this is the first rain for several months, the winter has been one of the finest for wheat known in the State. More snow fell than during the five previous winters, sleighing remaining excellent for upwards of six weeks in succession. Each heavy fall of snow went almost entirely into the ground, and the early sown wheat, especially at the opening of spring, never looked better. The damage done it by want of rains is by no means extensive, and with the break of the dry spell the prospect for a good crop is almost all that could be wished. The acreage of wheat this year is upward of a million acres.
[INDIANS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879. Front Page.
CHIEF MOSES.
An Omaha special says Chief Moses and a number of Indian friends, in charge of an army officer, arrived from San Francisco. The delegation left for Washington to confer with the President and Secretary of the Interior, by whom they have been summoned to the capital. They represent the principal tribes in Oregon and Washington territory, numbering 4,500. They wish to adjust some old treaty matters and a permanent peace.
[KANSAS NEWS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879. Front Page.
Captain Hibbetts, of Chetopa, has been commissioned Captain of the patrol guard, which Governor St. John is organizing, under the late law passed by the Legislature, instructing him to expend $20,000 to protect the frontier, etc.
[EDITORIAL COLUMN.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879.
THE RAILROAD QUESTION.
The spring of 1879 has opened upon the citizens of Cowley county with very encouraging prospects. With a population greater in numbers than Shawnee county, and a people who compare favorably in general intelligence with those in older States, we are fifty miles from a railroad. The present season gives assurance of an early change. The A. T. S. F. R. R. are now engaged in running the permanent survey from Wichita to Arkansas City, and this month the Company will commence throwing dirt. We have been careful in our issues of the TRAVELER, to avoid raising the expectations of the reader above reasonable probabilities, but we run no risk in now saying to the public that the Cowley, Sumner & Fort Smith R. R. will reach Arkansas City before the first of January next. This is the road we need above all others, as it is capable of returning us greater blessings. While an east line may be an advantage to special localities, it will greatly increase our public debt, and prove of little, or no advantage, to the county. While a home market is an absolute necessity to our people, the Cowley, Sumner & Ft. Smith road will supply that demand, and we can derive no benefit from an east line from the fact that two roads or more can, and generally do, fix their rates as absolute as a single line. Besides, Cowley County is yet in her infancy and cannot afford to wade headlong into debt. Our taxes will be large enough with the single road. If we place upon this county a mammoth debt, we will send her headlong into oblivion, and where we hope to see prosperity and cities thriving, we will inaugurate a condition that will drive out capital and leave us hopelessly poor. There are counties in Kansas, in that precise situation, and can we afford to follow their example? Even now, there is pending in the U. S. Court of Kansas a suit brought by the bondholders to compel the commissioners of Leavenworth and Douglas counties to levy tax to pay the indebtedness of those counties which the people in mass convention have declared their inability to do. What is the result as shown in Leavenworth and Lawrence today? Simply this. Where there should be live and busy streets, there is almost the stillness of death. Men who were once in trade at those points have gone to other towns to escape the confiscation of the tax collector. Remember there is such a thing as over doing this business and fixing the yoke upon our own necks that we hew out for others to wear. Yet farther than all this, if we keep our county from heavy indebtedness, a population of enterprise and wealth will crowd upon us, and the immense products of Cowley will be tempting to east lines, and soon they will be in our midst, not for bonds, but asking for a share of our transportation. We stand in the open door of a prosperous future if we but exercise judgment and caution.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879.
Literary next Friday night.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879
Farmers busy planting corn.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879
BORN. April 10th, to K. F. Smith and wife, a daughter.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879
Chas. Schiffbauer has purchased the Berry property.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879
Parker & Canfield are building a new shop on Central Avenue.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879
Agent Williams passed through town last week on his way to Topeka.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879
Mrs. Chas. Balcom, of Pawnee Agency, is visiting her father at this place.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879.
Read the ad of E. R. Thompson, who keeps on hand all kinds of pine lumber. Give him a call.
AD:
LUMBER.
E. R. THOMPSON, DEALER IN ALL KINDS OF PINE
LUMBER, DOORS, AND SASH.
Call and see me and get prices before buying elsewhere. Also CONTRACTOR & BUILDER.
Yard and Shop near my Residence in Arkansas City, Kansas.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879.
Over two hundred Osage preemption entries were made at the Wichita land office last month.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879.
We understand that Col. J. C. McMullen has traded for valuable property just west of town.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879.
C. R. Mitchell, Agent Williams, and Mr. Matlack are at Topeka attending the Federal Court.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879.
Charley and Ed., our highly esteemed County Officials, gave us a pleasant call on Thursday last.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879.
DIED in Creswell Township on Friday last, Mrs. Callahan, wife of the late Thomas Callahan.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879.
Now is the time to shut up your chickens and spare your neighbors the trouble of killing them for you.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879.
Although the spring is late here, the grass is sufficiently forward for stock to do well, and feed is no longer required.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879.
Capt. H. B. Pruden landed at Pawnee Agency with a flat boat loaded with potatoes.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879.
When at Winfield call at Walter's Restaurant and get a good square meal. "The best the town affords," is J. C.'s motto.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879
Frank Schiffbauer just returned from a successful trip to the Territory looking up trade. We are headquarters for Territory trade, and don't forget it.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879.
The party at Mr. J. S. Mantor's last week was a pleasant and agreeable affair. Those present speak highly of the good social time spent at that pleasant household.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879.
A. A. Berry and Mrs. Thomas Berry, of Pawnee Agency, spent a few days in the city last week, and of course A. A. paid his respects to the TRAVELER. Call again.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879.
His Excellency, Governor St. John arrived here on Saturday last, and made many friends in our town. We found him to be a social, sensible man. He promised to come again.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879.
The service on route 33,258, Arkansas City to South Haven, will be tri-weekly from May 1st, 1879, as recommended to the Department by Senator Plumb and Hon. Thos. Ryan. Thanks.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879.
The electric spark struck the rod on Benedict's store during the shower on Monday morning and sent a flea into the ears of the naughty boys who pinched the baby during prayer time.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879.
The wheat in Cowley County is looking splendid. Our farmers have nearly finished planting corn, and although the fruit crop may be light, there is a good prospect for plenty.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879.
The Yellow Jacket, edited by the ladies of Arkansas City, gave us honorable mention during our absence. It is a paper of progressive ideas and advocates the frequent return of leap year. Shake.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879.
Mr. Daniel Grant, having purchased Mr. Scott's stationery, will in connection with it, establish a news depot, something the city has needed badly, and we bespeak for him a liberal patronage.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879.
We invite special attention to the claims of the Central Avenue Hotel on the traveling public. We called there on Sunday last and found a revolution had taken place. The "tony" of Winfield were down for a square meal, and found it. Hereafter the commercial traveler will have no occasion to make other points for a clean bed and a square meal. Come and try the Central Avenue and then you will come again.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879
We hope the efforts of certain parties to plunge our county into another Indian scare will meet with condign failure. If the present demanded prompt action on the part of authorities in guarding the south line of the State from attacks of the Indians, we should be prompt to say so. But in this part of the State (whatever may be the condition of affairs at the extreme western border), no such condition exists. Many of our citizens can recall the old Indian scare of 1874, and the price we paid for it. Are the people ready for another lesson of the same character? We think not. The present spring has opened upon us with flattering prospects, and it is no part of the wise citizen to encourage alarm and confusion. Depend upon it, it will never pay us as a people to put up jobs to throw the border into excitement, hoping that some share of an appropriation will fall to our lot. We have now a good trade, and it is fast improving with the surrounding country. The immigrant, the monied man, is looking towards Cowley county for a home and early investment, and if we but exercise reason, the near future will lead to prosperity. Talk about an Indian war in this part of the State? Why reader, there are men enough in old Cowley, if needed, to crush an Indian invasion before an early breakfast. Let us use a little sense, and all work together, to build up our county into an empire of strength, that will do us honor when it is said "We live in Kansas."
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879.
On Saturday last Governor St. John paid this city a visit and interviewed several citizens. We are informed, through the columns of the Winfield Press, that the Governor's purpose in visiting this city was to select horses from the "Herd" of C. M. Scott, upon which to mount patrolmen to serve on the State line west of Barbour County. Upon his arrival here, he was dined by the owner of the "Herd," and the two left town together to make Inspection of nature's pranks in horse flesh, after being thoroughly trained by modern science, to solve the problem of surviving a severe winter of ice and snow on low diet. The Governor inspected and Scott suggested. The Governor thought to himself as he took in the situation while viewing the fine points of that herd, "What a wonderful work is nature!" He took a strong puff on his cigar and with solemn countenance inquired of Scott if the license issue had carried in the recent election? Scott replied that it had. "Well," says our Governor, "that accounts for so many of the herd leaning against the trees! I am a strict Murphyite and will never tarnish my record by hitching my tow line to a thing on the stagger."
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879.
A letter from Mr. H. H. Corey, of Spadra, Johnson County, Arkansas, says, "I want to know if one, or two thousand bushels of wheat could be bought readily at your place, also what is the depth of water at medium and low stage. Could a neat little steamboat crawling ten inches when loaded with fifty tons do anything on the river there? We are building a boat for the upper river if there is any business for her." So they come, and one or two successful trips will put us a line of light draught boats on the river all the time.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879.
On one of the windiest days of last week the flue on Mr. Benedict's business house took fire and some of the burning fell to the ground on some straw on the south of the building, causing a lively time in the rear end of the west side corner, for it is somewhat dangerous after a flue has not been used for a few days to put in fire and parties should be very careful especially on windy days.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879.
A militia company of cavalry will be organized at this place, consisting of sixty men, to be armed by the State. The company will remain at home, and drill once a month, unless ordered to take the field by the Governor, which is hardly probable will be done. As soon as the list is completed, steps will be taken to elect officers and make it a permanent organiza tion. The roll can be seen at Mantor & Speer's Grocery.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879.
We understand that Johnny Breene is trying to make arrangements to sprinkle the streets during the coming summer. We hope all will be ready to lend a helping hand, and do their share in aiding the enterprise. The cost to each business man will be but a trifle, and it will aid materially to the comfort of our city by doing away with the flying sand.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879.
The programme at the Literary next Friday evening will be of more than common interest. As a little money is needed, it has been decided to charge for that evening an admission fee of ten cents. It is hoped that all will come and help defray the expenses of the society.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879.
Al. Horn's addition to his shoe store will soon be completed.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879.
Work has commenced on the inside of the new bank building.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879.
Tyler McLaughlin's new dwelling house is completed.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879.
Messrs. Parker and Hartsock propose to put up concrete houses, work to commence immediately.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879
Salt City is improving. A new drug store and heavy preparations for manufacturing salt and one or two new dwellings. Mr. Wm. Berkey after a serious illness is able to get out and says he is bound to make a smashing trade this season. We don't mean a smash up.)
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879.
Rev. A. H. Walter, Presiding Elder of this district, has lost a pair of mare ponies, dun color, small size; one has a star in the face; one a Texan, the other an Indian pony. Harness marks plain. His friends this way will keep a lookout.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879.
On and after May 1st, service on the mail route from Wichita to Arkansas City will be daily.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879.
DIED. In Pleasant Valley Township, April 15th, of dropsy, Mrs. Harry McArther.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879.
Wirt Walton, impressible Wirt, our Wirt, Chief Clerk of the late House (we would that it were later), has been down among his friends for a few days. The many kindly greetings for "one of our boys" given to Wirt show that he has many friends at home.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879.
On visiting the Kaw Agency recently, I was surprised to find order, thrift, and economy carried to so high a degree of perfection as is to be found there under the management of Agent Mahlon Stubbs and his assistants. The Mission building is a model of architectural beauty, and is kept in a manner which is a credit to those in charge. On visiting the kitchen and dining room you observe cleanliness and order on every hand; the play and sitting rooms useful and interesting. We found 75 names enrolled as scholars, consisting of 59 males and 16 females; number that can read and write English understandably: 31. The teachers in charge are Miss Hattie Wilson and Miss Lydia Thompson of Cowley County. Miss Mattie Burnett is conducting the culinary department.
The schoolhouse, farm, and other apartments of the agency are in as good condition as can be found anywhere in the Territory. I would say visit the Kaw Agency, stop at the Hotel De. Hunt, visit the school, look on the pleasant valleys, climb up the rugged bluffs, and take a view of the orchards, gardens, farms, etc., and you will be convinced that there is good being done for the Indian. VISITOR.
[BUSINESS NOTICES/ADS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879
Rushings, Embroideries, and Insertions at Matlack's.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879.
STRAYED, from the kind and untiring attention of C. M. Scott, without the least provocation whatever, one small black stallion pony, branded with the first initials of my name (C. M.) on left shoulder. Whoever will return the homely but cherished quadruped (It had four legs), will confer a favor on a suffering mortal.
NOTE: THIS IS THE END OF MICROFILM NO. 1, ARKANSAS CITY PUBLIC
LIBRARY, COVERING THE FIRST EDITIONS OF ARKANSAS CITY
TRAVELER, A WEEKLY DURING TIME FRAME COVERED.
FROM: JANUARY 26, 1876, THROUGH APRIL 16, 1879.
