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ARKANSAS CITY REPUBLICAN
[SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 1885, THROUGH APRIL 18, 1885.]
[WAGNER & HOWARD, Editors and Publishers.]
[NOTE: Issues Missing from April 25 thru June 6, 1885.]
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 14, 1885.
[Skipped on Page 1 lengthy article re "Amendatory Prohibition Law" as it passed the Kansas Legislature and was approved by the Governor.]
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 14, 1885.
COLD BLOODED MURDER!
Fred Spencer Shoots His Companion and Rifles the Pockets of His Dead Victim.
On Tuesday morning Ashland was the scene of much excitement, the report having gone abroad that a man had been shot over on Bluff Creek and that Deputy Sheriff Mike Sughrue had been seriously injured by being thrown from a buggy while on his way to the scene of the murder.
Monday night about 11 p.m., Alex Borland, of the 76 ranch, rode into Ashland and informed the sheriff that a man had been killed near the ranch. Sheriff Sughrue in company with Dr. Parks, left immediately, in a light rig, for the scene of the tragedy. They had proceeded to the junction of Dugout and Bluff Creek when they met with an accident. It appears that the double-tree broke loose from the tongue and slid down against the horses' legs, which frightened them and they sprang suddenly forward. This caused the tongue to drop from the neck-yoke and the end ran into the ground about three feet. They were driving quite fast at the time and both occupants were thrown out. The sheriff was driving and attempted to hold to the lines, but was jerked forward, his shoulder striking the ground with terrible force and effect. He appeared to be quite seriously injured and was taken to the house of Joseph Weber, which was nearby.
Early Tuesday morning a team was sent from Ashland to bring the sheriff to town and also several horsemen who were prepared to pursue the murderer. Upon arriving at Weber's house the sheriff was placed in the wagon and started for Ashland while the horsemen of the party continued their course. At the 76 ranch some of the men changed horses and then went up the creek about two miles to the house of J. H. Ames, where the shooting had taken place. The body of the victim lay in the center of the room, having already been dressed by the aid of the boys from the 76 ranch. Oscar Birdell was in charge and gave, in substance, the following account of the direful calamity.
He together with Jamus Hannaman, Fred Spencer, and George Warwick, were living at the house of Mr. Ames, who had gone to Harper County and is now on his way back.
On Monday afternoon Warwick and Hannaman left the house to get a buggy, which belonged to the Messing boys, who lived a few miles west, on Bluff Creek. Birdell and Spencer remained at the house and Spencer got the supper and left the dishes unwashed. At dusk Hannaman and Warwick returned and asked Spencewr if he had supper ready for them. Spencer said "No," that he supposed they would have supper over to Messings. They then wanted to know if he wasn't going to wash up the dishes to which he answered "No." Warwick said that that was a poor way to take care of the house. Spencer said that he was bossing that ranch. Warwick answered that Ames had told him (Warwick) to take care of the place while he was gone. Spencer called him a liar. A few like expressions passed between them and Warwick started towards Spencer, but Hannaman came between them at this point and the quarrel was apparently over. Warwick then went to the cupboard and took out a pan preparatory to making bread. While he was doing this, Spencer crossed the room to where his belt and pistol were hanging on the wall, and the first warning of the danger was the report of the revolver. Hannaman asked Warwick if he was hit, to which he replied "yes." Spencer said, "Yes, G_d d___ you, and I'll shoot you again," at the same time advancing. He fired again while standing so close that the powder entered Warwick's face. The first ball took effect in the left shoulder and the second between the nose and right eye. The second shot was fatal. Spencer drew down on the other two boys, who had started towards him. While he kept them off in this way he asked them how far it was to the Territory. Hannaman was near the door and went outside; he was followed by Spencer and then Birdell. Spencer asked Hannaman for some money and was told that he did not have any, having given it to Warwick. Spencer said he must have some and went into the house again. While there he took the pocket-book from the dead man's person. He then left the house, going down the creek.
Fred Spencer is the stepston of Mr. Ames and from what can be learned was rather wild. He is only nineteen years old, slender, about 5 ft., 8 in. tall, and has a boyish appearance. He has a light complexion and two of his left upper front teeth are out. When he left he had on a new pair of No. 8 boots and a brown cap. The revolver was a 44 Bulldog for which he had about 50 cartridges.
George Warwick, the deceased, was 26 or 27 years old. He came to Clark County two or three months ago from Harper County. He had been in Kansas about a year and had worked for Mr. Ames near Anthony. His friends in Coldwater have been informed of his sad end, and arrangements made for his burial there; but as we go to press, it is reported that in inquest is to be held and the interment made here.
It was found upon examining the sheriff's injuries after arriving at Ashland, that his shoulder was dislocated. It was soon brought back into place and he is getting along finely considering that it was not set till fifteen hours after the accident.
Deputy U. S. Marshal J. W. Ivey, R. S. Howard, and boys from the 76 ranch have been out searching for Spencer. Clark County Clipper.
[STATE NEWS.]
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 14, 1885.
There are 411,000 children of school age in Kansas, and the state school fund to be apportioned is $143,920, which will allow 35 cents per capita.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 14, 1885.
Intelligence.
The decrease of the public debt during February was $3,204,975.
The coinage at the mints during February was $4,185,700, of which $2,300,000 were standard dollars.
The president issued an order throwing open to public settlement lands included in the old Winnebago and Sioux or Crow Creek reservations, in Dakota, with some exceptions.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 14, 1885.
On another page we print the new amendatory prohibition law. It went into effect last Tuesday. It will pay anyone to read it carefully and give it due consideration. It is iron-clad in one sense only. It will do away with saloons, but in return will throw the entire liquor traffic in the hands of the druggist, unless it be in large cities. A physician's prescription is not needed to obtain liquors of any kind. To fill out the following statement is all that is necessary, and you can obtain the desired article.
[Skipped Statement on left side, which showed No./Date/Amount/Kind/Purpose/Who For/Residence/P. O./Applicant.]
Right side showed NO./Date/Statement made to procure intoxicating liquors.
My name is ____________. I reside at ________________.
Post Office __________. I want ___________________________
to be used for ____________________________________________.
Said ___________ is not intended for a beverage, nor to sell or to give away, and it is necessary and actually needed for the purpose stated. Said ________ is for ________ and is for medical purposes.
The above statement is true.
Attest: _____________ _______________________________________
Druggist. Applicant.
On the back of this statement is the following:
Filed this ________ day of ___________ 188__.
____________________
Probate Judge.
The only persons who realize any benefit from this new law is the druggist and probate judge. For each filing the judge is remunerated with 5 cents. The druggist pays no license to the state, countty, or city, and thus the liquor traffic goes on. Of course, there are provisions for not obtaining it and if the druggist violates them, he gets a big dose of law.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
The Strike.
A strike is in progress on the Wabash and Missouri Pacific roads. It has already reached large proportions, and if indications are reliable promises to progress in strength as the hours moved on.
The event which precipated the strike is said to be the recently published report of the business of the roads concerned for 1884, from which it appears that full dividends were declared, and the men submitted to several reductions of their wages upon the ground that otherwise the roads could not pay expenses, concluded that reduction was unnecessary and unjust, and demand now that the business is opening, a restoration of the old scale of wages. Since last October three cuts have been made in the wages of employees on the roads mentioned. The reductions have brought the pay of many men down to a point where, with the most economical management, decent support for themselves and families cannot be obtained. In Missouri along the Missouri Pacific, the strike has assumed formidable propor- ions. Gov. Marmaduke called the militia to go to to Sedalia to suppress the strikers should there be any need. There have been no trains running out over the Missouri Pacific since Sunday. Traffic is entirely suspended along the line. No trains are allowed to run except the
U. S. Mail. In this state at Parsons and Atchison the strikers hold the fort. While the strikers have the sympathy of the public, they have no right to interfere with the property of the railroads, but this is seemingly the only way they can gain any redress.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
One More Improvement.
Our city needs badly, a good first-class hotel. Arkansas City today is one of the most thriving towns in the state of Kansas. The future prospect is as bright and prosperous as any city west of the Missouri River. But we sadly need the accommodations of a first-class hotel. Some of the citizens have concentrated their energies and erected two large commodious buildings for the accommodation of the commercial interest of the city and the lovers of theatrical amusements. Now if they will combine on the same plan and build a first-class hotel, Arkansas City would be the brightest town in Southern Kansas. If someone will start it on the stock plan, we think it's a go. We can boast of a good corner on Central Avenue and Summit Street opposite the old hotel, which is now vacant, and just the place for such an enterprise. "C."
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Editors Republican:
We attended a meeting of the Farmers last evening at a schoolhouse 4 miles south of this city called to consider their interests in the Farmers Co-operative Mill and had the pleasure of seeing and talking with a large representation of the tillers of the soil. At the close of the exercise Mr. Snyder (the director in that locality) waited on the audience with his Stock Book and received a liberal subscription to the capital stock from all but two. They promised to subscribe but were not decided as to the amount; some that had subscribed a small amount increased the same four fold. And thus the good work goes bravely on.
T. W. GANT, General Manager.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Editors Republican: DEAR SIRS: Next Monday Rev. N. S. Buckner, pastor of the M. E. Church, goes to conference and we believe that we would be safe in saying that he will carry a report with him that will compare well with any presented to the general conference. One yar ago the membership was small and not in very good working condition as a whole, but today the membership, including about seventy probations and thirty or forty who have united by letter, is strong and the church generally has been wonderfully reunited. Although the pastor met with much opposition at first by his plain speech, yet by his christian spirit and firmness, he has won the hearts of his people and, with but few exceptions, they realize that he is the right man in the right place. L.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Notice is hereby given that the Board of directors of the Farmers Co-operative Milling Exchange will meet every Saturday at 10 o'clock a.m. in the city hall in Arkansas City, Cowley County, Kansas. All farmers and others interested in the success of the enterprise are cordially invited. T. W. GANT, General Manager.
[ADS.]
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
NEFF & HENDERSON, STOCK DEALERS, ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS.
OfficeOn Central Avenue. Highest Market price paid for hogs, cattle, and sheep.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
IRA BARNETT. Dealer in Hogs, Cattle, and Sheep.
Highest market price paid.
Call on me at the Arkansas City Bank when you want to sell your stock.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
J. M. COLLINS. GEO. A. PERRY.
COLLINS & PERRY, LAND, LOAN & INSURANCE AGENCY.
Office one door south Leland Hotel, Arkansas City, Kansas.
We are prepared to give you cheaper and better bargains than any office in town. Stock ranches a specialty. If you want to buy, sell, or trade for anything in our line, don't fail to call on us as we are the LAND RUSTLERS of the town.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
REMOVED. THE DIAMOND FRONT TO ROOM OPPOSITE THE OLD STAND.
NEW GOODS! NEW STORE!
Thanking the public for the very generous patronage which they have bestowed upon us during our business career at our former stand, WE would state that we now carry one of the largest grocery stocks in Cowley County, AND with increased facilities are better prepared to serve the public than ever. Call on us at our new quarters. KROENERT & AUSTIN.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
A. A. NEWMAN & CO., have received their Spring Stock of C-A-R-P-E-T-S, consisting of Moquettes, Velvets, Body Brussels, Tapestry Brussels, Three Plies, Ingrains, Cotton Chains, Hemps, Etc. The designs and colors selected are very pretty, and our PRICES ARE LOWER THAN EVER BEFORE In the history of the carpet trade of this city.
Their line of Velvet, Smyrna, and Body Brussels Rugs is not surpassed in the Southwest.
Their Stock of Lace Curtains is also Full and Complete.
It will be to your interest to give their stock a careful inspection before buying.
COMMERCIAL BLOCK.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Cane seed for stock feed at Cunningham's.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Work has commenced on the U. P. Parsonage.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
R. E. Grubbs hands out the first lemonade of the season today.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Rain fell Wednesday and laid our dust. A needed dampening.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Mrs. M. Huyck will open her dressmaking room at City Millinery, March 14.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
MARRIED. Married at Sac and Fox Agency, John Huffins and Miss May Gordon by Rev. Hurr.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Collins & Perry advertise that they are real estate rustlers this week. Stranger read their ad. [ALREADY TYPED.]
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Dr. J. E. Westfall has the frame work of his house completed on the lots he lately purchased.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
MARRIED. Married. Thos. Campbell and Miss Emma McDonal by Judge W. D. Kreamer, Thursday, at his office.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Mrs. Lizzie Benedict has purchased lots near the Central School building and is having erected a four room cottage thereon.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Saturday a couple of Italian musicians were in the city and at night they furnished music for a select dance held at the Leland.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Ira Barnett, the rustler, comes to the front this week with a card in the REPUBLICAN telling one and all where to dispose of their stock. [ALREADY TYPED.]
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Meigs & Howard want your house to rent. In a few days several Buckeye families will arrive, and they have got to have houses to live in.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
A delegation of druggists went to Winfield Thursday to hear what Henry Asp, county attorney, had to say on the new prohibition law.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
The quartermaster of the U. S. Troops here has rented the basement of the Hasie block for store room. Supplies are dealt out from there now.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Frank J. Hess has been appointed rental agent for the rooms of the Commercial and Hasie blocks. If you desire an office room, call on him.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Our friend, Smith Winchell, could not rest until he had renewed his subscription to the REPUBLICAN. Monday we relieved him of his trouble.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Nellie E. Thompson, teacher of music, painting, and embroidery. Orders filled for china painting, hand-painted dresses, bonnet crowns, and fancy work. Shee music supplied. Call at Mrs. J. P. Johnson's.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Ed. Ferguson & Co., will do your paper hanging this season 25 percent cheaper than last.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Neff & Henderson, the livestock dealers of Arkansas City, insert their business card in the REPUBLICAN this issue. Farmers read it. [ALREADY TYPED.]
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Wash. Barcau and Al. Johnson were arrested Wednesday morning by Billy Gray for dealing out Spirits Fermenti illegally. Barcau in some way made his escape.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Louise Sylvester introduces some very pretty music in A Mountain Pink. She sings and dances most charmingly. She appears next Tuesday night at Highland Hall.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Sheriffs McIntire and Finch are circulating petitions asking for an appropriation of $15,000 for the building of a new county jail. This is a move in the right direction.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Archie Stewart sprained his back Tuesday while working in the Hasie block. Mr. Stewart attempted to move a chest which was too heavy for him. He has since been confined to his bed.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Monday C. C. Sollitt received a communication from Torquay, England, written by S. H. Bowden, inquiring if Arkansas City would offer a good opening for a butcher shop. Verily, the fame of Arkansas City has spread.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
R. E. Grubbs has leased the vacant spot of ground between the Arkansas City Bank and Wycoff & Son's store and built a stand. He intends furnishing fruits, lemonade, candies, nuts, etc., to our citizens this summer.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Dell Plank has secured a situation as engineer in Bolton Township. He commences next Monday. Unless Dell backs down from the contract, this event will be "an epoch," and we wonder if history will ever repeat itself.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
The little rain we had the first of the week made our street crossings horrible for a few days again. Summit Street should be guttered and graveled. `Tis true the mud soon dries in this sandy soil, but it is terrible while it lasts.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Special scenery is carried for A Mountain Pink by the Louise Sylvester Company and we may expect something out of the ordinary in stage setting. Get seats at Ridenour & Thompson's. She appears Tuesday evening.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Last Sunday communion services were held at the M. E. Church. Rev. Buckner baptized ten applicants, and eight were taken into church. During the year the membership of the church has more than doubled, 120 persons having joined.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Miss Fannie Peterson, the music instructress who is stopping at Peter Pearson's residence, received her elegant Grand upright piano Monday from Colorado. This will be a rare treat for Miss Peterson's pupils, of whom she has quite a number.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
A. A. Newman & Co., insert a big "ad" in this issue of the REPUBLICAN advertising their immense stock of carpets. Messrs. Newman & Co., never talk to the public unless they have something to say and what they tell our readers this week may be depended upon. They have the most handsome and largest store in southwest Kansas. Call on them. [AD ALREADY TYPED.]
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
If you desire to rent rooms in the Hasie or Commercial building, call at Frank J. Hess' real estate agency.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
The second entertainment of the Citizen's Lecture Course tonight, Cumnock, the reader and elocutionist. Seats for sale at Ridenour & Thompson's.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
J. L. Huey is going to build an addition to the Arkansas City Bank. It will be 25 x 30 feet and will contain a vault. Mr. Huey has orders already in for the vault doors, and the work will begin shortly.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
John Lynton, a U. S. Teamster, while driving to the city from the soldiers' camp Wednesday, was thrown from his wagon by running into a rut. His shoulder was broken by the fall. He was brought to town and Dr. Chapel made the necessary repairs.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
To the ladies of Arkansas City and vicinity I wish to say, having received spring styles, am prepared to fill orders on short notice and at low prices. I shall commence the season with reduced prices and continue so doing until my stock is closed out. Call and see us.
MRS. MAY HUYCK.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
W. B. Owens has sold his two lots on street near Dr. Wright's, to Montford Anderson and Samuel H. Hayne. The sale was made Thursday and was effected by Meigs & Howard. The consideration was $450. Messrs. Anderson and Hayne are going to build a residence.
[NOTE: FIRST TIME THEY HAD HYNE/SECOND TIME HAYNE...???]
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Jas. O'Neal, of Wichita, was in the city last week and made a proposition to the city counsel to light the city by gas and to put in a good system of water works. Mr. O'Neal represents a gas and water works company of Indiana. We are in need of both gas and water works and especially the latter.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
O. F. Godfrey, while in Chicago visiting J. M. Young, the attorney for the Kansas City & Southwestern railway, leaned that the road would be built immediately. Mr. Godfrey claims he had sufficient assurance to believe that the engine of the Kansas City & Southwestern will be here by July. Our Jim Hill was there working like a tiger for the road.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
J. S. Alter, while hauling some cane seed across the Arkansas bridge Monday, came near having a serious accident. Mr. Alter drives a handsome team and one of his horses stepped his foot in a hole. Fortunately, the horse was gentle and escaped uninjured. J. M. Moore was immediately sent down by the mayor to make repairs on the bridge. He laid over 1500 feet of hard lumber in re-covering the floor.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
A story comes to the REPUBLICAN that H. Harbaugh went to the editor of the Winfield Courier last week and requested him to publish the constitution and by-laws of the Farmers' Co-operative Milling Exchange Association. He refused to do it on the ground that it would hurt Winfield's interest, so our informant tells us. We can hardly credit this. We didn't think our neighbor was so narrow contracted.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Wednesday John Kennedy and F. L. Milligan were arrested on the charge of hog stealing. The complaint was filed by V. M. Ayres, who alleges that Kennedy and Milligan have removed the swine from his hog lot near the Canal Mills and disposed of them to parties around town. They were valued at $50. Kennedy and Milligan were taken before Judge Kreamer Tuesday and bound over in the sums of $500 and $250 respectively for their appearance next Wednesday.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Bob Douty, of Saline County, Ohio, was arrested Monday morning by Bill Gray, Sheriff McIntire, and Capt. Rarick. Douty was wanted back in Ohio for murdering a man in a saloon row about a month ago. He was so taken by surprise when our officers made the arrest that he offered no resistance. He was taken to Winfield and lodged in jail to await the coming of the Saline County officers. A handsome reward was out for Douty's capture, of which our officers will take a goodly portion.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Louise Sylvester Company is reckoned among the very finest which started from New York this season. It appears at Highland Hall Tuesday night.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Postponed. Owing to the bad health of Prof. M. J. Scott, the World's Fair has been postponed at Silverdale until Wednesday night, March 18. All invited. W. L. S.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Frank Hess visited Grenola Tuesday.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
J. G. Sheldon is laboring with Meigs & Howard.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Isaac Ochs has returned from his visit back east.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Dr. S. R. Marsh, of Winfield, was in the city Wednesday.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
The little baby of Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Houghton is very sick.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Miss Annie Meigs entertained the Y. P. S. Club last Tuesday evening.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Mrs. John Walker was visiting friends down at Pawnee this week.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Our good natured friend, S. P. Burness, has been in the city this week from off his ranch.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Will Gueyer came uptown Tuesday for the first time after a severe illness of several weeks.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Capt. Reese Pickering, of Pawnee Agency, was visiting in the city the first of the week.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
G. Miller, nephew of Geo. W. Miller, of Vermillion County, Ohio, is visiting in the city this week.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Lulu, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Riley Rogers, is suffering from an attack of intermittent fever.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Tilly Crawford is no longer with Mowry & Sollitt. He is working for Nelson Rice at Pawnee, Indian Territory.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Jas. Jerome and Arthur Hill, of Saginaw, Michigan, arrived in the city Tuesday. They are visiting at the residence of Chas. R. Sipes.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Tomorrow is the last Sunday before the Methodists hold their annual conference. Rev. Buckner will attend. He leaves for El Dorado Tuesday.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wright came home from Kansas City Saturday of last week. George has been attending medical college in that city. He will return next fall.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Jos. Henderson, nephew of J. F. Henderson, of Cameron, Missouri, arrived here this week on a visit. Mr. Henderson is a young man and desires to make his home in this vicinity.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
S. S. Lambert, father of Mrs. A. D. Prescott, returned to Lime Spring, Iowa, Tuesday. Mr. Lambert has been visiting her for some time past, and we are informed he will return here to make Arkansas City his future place of residence as soon as possible.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Nelson Multer, of Altoona, Illinois, arrived in the city Wednesday. He was accompanied by his wife. Mr. Multer is the father of E. B. Multer and will remain here several days with intentions of investing his spare capital. Mr. Multer could not have found any better place than Arkansas City in which to increase his riches.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
The boomers are still here and the soldiers are in camp. The latter were reinforced by the arrival of three companies of cavalry Wednesday, making six altogether in camp on the Chilocco. The boomers say they are waiting for Cleveland to withdraw the soldiers and well they may wait, for `tis all they can do. The few handful of men which are now here could be easily squelched by one company of Uncle Sam's well drilled soldiers. Several of the boomers see the uselessness of attempting to reach the desired country and have started on their way home. The 5,000 men which has been boasted of as entering the territory has dwindled down to less than 500. In fact, we do not believe that there are 500 boomers who are waiting for orders to move. Monday it was reported that a dispatch had been received stating that 700 boomers would arrive from Iowa, but they came not. The report was then started that they had stopped at Newton to water their stock and would be here Tuesday. Neither did they come that day.
Monday Capt. Couch and other arrested boomers went to Wichita to have their trial. There was no court. It was intended to continue the adjourned term to the 24th inst., in order to summon a grand and petit jury to try these cases; but as the United States Circuit convenes in Topeka, on the 26th, and as Judge Brewer cannot be present, Judge Foster must. Therefore, it would be impossible for him to be in Wichita on the 24th. Deputy United States Marshal George Sharrett of Leavenworth adjourned court sine die, which throws it over to the regular term in September.
Warants to the number of 67 were issued for the arrest of more boomers, which Capt. Rarick has been serving. We suppose Capt. wishes the boomer business to continue. He at least is making a good thing out of it.
The trade of the soldiers and boomers have made our city exceedingly lively the last month. To us it looks as if it is labor lost for the boomers to try to enter Oklahoma with the few they have when so many soldiers confront them.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
H. W. Gustin, roadmaster of the middle division of the A. T. & S. F., of Newton, was crushed to death Monday noon at the Santa Fe depot. He went to step from the engine while it was in motion. The bagge truck was standing close to the edge of the platform, and Mr. Gustin went to step off as railroad men do, backwards. It is thought he struck the truck and was knocked under the wheels, which instantly crushed him to death. Two wheels passed over his body, across his stomach; but his skin was not even broken. His remains were gathered up and laid on the platform and in the afternoon taken to Newton. From there they will be taken to Shopiere, Wisconsin, for interment. Mr. Gustin leaves a wife and one child, who reside at Newton, and two children by a former wife. They reside in Clinton, Wisconsin. The deceased was about 36 years of age and was highly respected by all who were honored with his acquaintance.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
The Telegram is the funniest little story paper "we ever did see." See here what it says:
"A committee of Winfield men were in Arkansas City Monday in response to a request from gentlemen of the latter city for the purpose of discussing the outlook and feasibility of locating the new $75,000 mill here, which the Farmer's Co-operative Milling Association contemplate erecting."
Now, Mr. Telegram, you surely made a mistake. You should have said "a committee of Winfield men were in Arkansas City Monday trying to induce the Farmer's Co-operative Milling Association to build their $75,000 mill at Winfield." But you couldn't do it, neighbor. You have got to dig your little 25 mile ditch first.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Maj. Sleeth and H. P. Farrar sold to G. W. Miller & Co., a business lot Wednesday for $3,000. The lot adjoins Miller & Co.'s hardware store on the norrth and is at present occupied by Ggeo. Haysel with his Model Lunch counter. Messrs. Miller & Co., will as soon as they can get possession, erect a handsome two-story business room of stone with brick front. The building will be 100 x 25 feet and the first floor will be occupied by this firm with their hardware stock. The building will cost about $6,000. G. W. Miller & Co., have prospered and the REPUBLICAN congratulates them on their success.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
The west bridge across the Arkansas River is to be repaired. The township refused to aid in the repairing, so a petition was circulated among our citizens asking for help. Also, one in West Bolton Township. All responded as liberally as they could. Arkansas City realizes how much trade she loses by not having the bridge up, and West Bolton learns she is cut off from the best trading point in Southwestern Kansas. Several hundred dollars have already been raised. We are informed that some $500 is needed to put the bridge in proper condition.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
School Report.
Report of the 6th and 7th grades, West School, for months ending March 6th, 1885.
In 7th grade, Muta Ball is rank 1 with a total average of 98 percent. Lizzie Shindel and Ida Lane are each rank 2 with a total average of 96 percent.
In 4h grade, Gracie Houghton and Joseph Gilmer are each rank 1 with a total average of 93 percent; Lura [?] Ware, rrank 2, an average 92 percent.
Muta Ball has been 100 in attendance, and deportment, and above 90 in scholarship.
The total average, from which the rank in class is determined, is an average of attendance, deportment, and scholarship.
We would urge the parents and friends of pupils in our charge to visit our school and observe for yourselves the work done. Respectfully, LENA GAUSE, Teacher.
Report on the 4th and 5th grades. Pupils 100 in attendance and deportment with an average in scholarship of 90 percent and upward: Cletes Binbaugh, Ella Patterson, Bertha Stafford, Aola Krebs, and Grace Love. FLORENCE PATTESON.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
DIED. Oscar F. Godfrey came home from Chicago Wednesday, where he has been called by the sudden fatal illness of his father, Truman M. Godfrey. Mr. Godfrey was here visiting only a few weeks since, and made many acquaintances. The Chicago Tribune of Feb. 26, speaking of Mr. Godfrey, says: "Truman M. Godfrey died at 2:30 a.m., yesterday, at his residence, No. 515 South Peoria Street, of Bright's disease. Mr. Godfrey was born April 18, 1880, at Sheldon, Genesee County, New York. He was a self-educated civil engineer, which profession he followed up to 1875, when he came to Chicago, where he resided up to the time of his decease. He had great faith in Chicago and the northwest, as is evidence by his real estate transactions in this city and vicinitty. He was one of the original owners of the Standard theater. His cardinal characteristics were industry, integrity, and unostentatious philanthropy. He leaves surving him his wife, Mrs. Belle M. Godfrey, three sons, and his sister, Mrs. Wilcox, of Girard, Pennsylvania.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Yesterday afternoon a party of young folks started to go horseback riding. The crowd had assembled at the front of the residence of G. W. Cunningham. No sooner had Miss Fannie Cunningham mounted her steed than he began rearing up and fell over backwards on the rider, breaking her right arm. Miss Cunningham was unaccustomed to horseback riding, and the horse having on a curb bit, was probably the cause of the accident. Dr. Chapel was called immediately, who sat the broken member. It is a wonder that Miss Cunningham was not hurt more severely.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Our Roll of Honor. [From 50 cents to $1.50 for subscriptions.]
T. F. Salade, Geuda Springs.
Jennie Upton, Canada.
W. D. Storrer, Dayton, Wyoming Territory.
Henry Wert, Wells, Nebraska.
W. V. Banta, Salem, Iowa.
T. D. Richardson, City.
Smith Winchell, Citty.
S. P. Burres, City.
S. P. Burres, Ponca Agency, Indian Territory.
T. McDonald, City.
F. M. Goatly, City.
M. T. Funk, Lenox, Iowa.
W. W. Rose, Denver, Colorado.
G. J. Rinehart, Carson, Iowa.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Ochs & Nicholson, of the Bee-Hive, have removed to their new quarters. They insert an ad in this issue telling the people of their whereabouts and what they will do for you. The Bee-Hive is a bee-hive in fact as well as in name. No drones exist in that establishment. Read their big ad. It is well worth the perusal.
AD. REMOVAL! THE BEE-HIVE STORE HAS MOVED INTO THE NORTH ROOM OF THE HASIE BLOCK, AND ARE OPENING AN ENTIRELY NEW LINE OF SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS.
All the latest novelties now open for inspection.
NEW SPRING DRESS GOODS, NOTIONS, SHAWLS, WRAPS, AND HOSIERY.
ALSO A NEW LINE OF SPRING CLOTHING, HATS, FURNISHING GOODS, ETC.
We will be glad to welcome you to our new Room. OCHS & NICHOLSON.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
The Diamond Front has moved into its new quarters just across the street. Both rooms will be utilized by this firm. They have a mammoth stock and it will pay all to call on Kroenert & Austin and view their stock. Read their ad in another column. [ALREADY TYPED.]
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Ridenour & Thompson have put a large watch sign in front of their jewelry establishment.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
The Caldwell Journal tells the following wild cat story.
"Bud Anderson and a friend roped a mountain lion in the territory eight miles north of Camp Supply about two weeks ago. The `critter' had been killing cattle, stealing the dogs, and chasing the boys; but finally tackled the wrong party. It was eating a calf it had just killed when the boys rode up on it. Their ropes were instantly swung into shape and Anderson's rope fell fairly around the lion's neck. A sudden halt of the pony landed the lion on his back. Instantly regaining its feet it bounded through the air straight at the rider's head. Then began the entertaining part of the show; the lion trying to get its fangs into the pony and the rider trying to keep clear of the `varmint.' Twenty or thirty minutes of this sport gave the other cowboy a chance to get his rope fairly over the lion's neck, when the fight was ended by stringing the animal out between them at the ends of the ropes. It measured seven feet, six inches from tip to tip."
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Hackney Harpings.
At present we are bound.
Rev. P. B. Lee supercedes Rev. Castle as pastor of Irwin chapel. The latter reverend returned to Ohio to continue his studies.
Mrs. Della Snyder has begun her second term of school in district 112.
Our farmers are anxiously waiting for a favorable time to sow oats.
M. H. Markum had his third carload of corn shipped in Wednesday morning. It cost 35 cents per bushel.
As much as ye scribe dislikes to confess it, the astounding fact remains that one farmer in this neighborhood admits that he does not take a newspaper of any kind. This same individual burnt his straw last fall and this spring his supply of hay became exhausted, and he is compelled to borrow straw of his more intelligent neighbors.
Tuesday evening Wm. McCullouch [?] shipped the first carload of hogs from this station. He expects to realize 25 cents per hundred more than local buyers felt disposed to give.
Graphite graciously accepts the conditions of the challenge so tersely announced by your Devil. It is quite evident that he is as much unprepared as the challenger to meet the just Judge in that unmapped country of the sweet Pretty Soon.
It is to be hoped that the school board of District No. 4 will use greater wisdom in their selection of the next school ma'am. The school the past winter was a farce in the strongest sense of the word. The district pays the highest wages and should secure talented teachers who have a disposition to return an equivalent for a generous salary. Not every girl who receives a certificate is capable of teaching school.
Hon. Louis P. King returned from his legislative labors last Monday. With one possible exception he made a clean record and can face his constituents with his usual frank, free, and honest countenance. GRAPHITE.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Jas. Blizard and Herman Trafflich, of Franklin, Indiana, arrived in this city Tuesday with their families. Messrs. Blizard and Trafflich are going into the grocery business.
Arkansas City Republican Saturday, March 21, 1885.
BOUND TO COME.
TO ARKANSAS CITY WITH A LARGE BEEF-PACKING ESTABLISHMENT.
The Kansas City and Southwestern Railway.
That's What Jim Hill Says if Cowley Will Vote the Requisite Aid.
Saturday last Jas. Hill, the man who is assisting in making Arkansas City famous abroad, came in from Chicago. A representative of the REPUBLICAN sought out Mr. Hill for the purpose of gleaning some information concerning the building of the Kansas City & South- western railway. In the conversation which followed, Mr. Hill informed us that the road would be built in the next four months; that the company was desirous of building through Cowley County; that the engine, construction cars, ties, tools, etc., were already purchased, and on the way to Beaumont, the point on the `Frisco road in Butler County from where the building would commence and go both ways; that Wellington was working their toe-nails off in trying to obtain the road; that the company would establish a beef packing establish- ment at Arkansas City that would be worth more in one year to our farming population than the sum asked for aiding this enterprise; that there would be about 44 miles of road in this county and aid as follows would be asked for the first 12 miles in the north part of the county, $3,000 per mile, then until it reaches Winfield, $3,500, from there to the state line $4,000 per mile. Monday evening Mr. Hill visited Winfield and submitted the above proposi- tion to her citizens, who turned the matter over to the Enterprise Association, who held a meeting last Tuesday but have postponed definite action until next Tuesday. The company desires to bond the county and asks that $160,000 be given them in aid. This looks like a big sum of money, but Sumner County stands ready at any moment to give $4,000 per mile for every mile the Kansas City & Southwestern road traverses in that county, and Wellington would willingly turn to be a prohibition town if the beef packing house would be located there. This road will give the citizens of Cowley County a route to Kansas City 40 miles shorter than any other. It will be a saving of $1.20 on passenger traffic to that city and a similar one on freight traffic. We will have competition and the necessaries of life will become cheaper. It will be readily seen that one and all will be benefitted by the advent of this road and beef packing establishemt into this county. The road will not stop here, but will be built to the territory line. From there it will at some future day be extended through the territory to Texas, and then Arkansas City will be the great wholesaling point that nature intended. Let the road go through Sumner County and see how deeply our city will be left in the shade alongside of the county. Mr. Hill will hold a meeting here as soon as he learns what steps Winfield takes. Here's a high persimmon, friends, but we believe our pole is long enough to knock it.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 21, 1885.
City Election.
Two weeks from next Tuesday city election will occur. As yet no action toward nominating a ticket has been made. Hardly any interest is manifested in the rapidly approaching election. There have been numerous names presented to the public, but none have brought forward a ticket. But a few days yet remain in which to take action. By another issue of the REPUBLICAN, the registration books will be closed Friday, March 27, being the last day in which to register. Over 600 voters have registered their names with the city clerk, Jas. Benedict, yet there are a large number who have not. It seems our citizens are waiting until the last moment before they make the nominations. This is not as it should be. Candidates should be nominated and elected upon a careful consideration by the people. We want men who are willing to work for Arkansas City in office. The future welfare of our town depends largely on the city officers to be elected two weeks from next Tuesday. Somwhere along the territory line thee is going to be a town that will be the gateway to all points south of us. Why not make it Arkansas City? At present our prospects are the brightest. That they may continue we want efficient city officers. Men who will work untiredly for the welfare of Arkansas City. And as such the REPUBLICAN presents the names of the following gentlemen to the voters of Arkansas City for the offices to be filled.
FOR MAYOR. FRANK P. SCHIFFBAUER.
COUNCILMEN: FIRST WARD. JAS. HILL. JACOB HAIGHT.
COUNCILMEN: SECOND WARD. A. V. ALEXANDER. ARCHIE DUNN.
COUNCILMEN: THIRD WARD. DR. H. D. KELLOGG. J. H. HILLIARD.
COUNCILMEN: FOURTH WARD. G. W. MILLER. J. C. DUNCAN.
POLICE JUDGE: S. C. LINDSAY.
CITY CLERK: JAMES BENEDICT.
CITY TREASURER: WILL. MOWRY.
CITY MARSHAL: WM. GRAY.
The REPUBLICAN presents the above ticket to its readers for consideration. We believe the gentlemen composing it are good, patriotic citizens. True, there are others just as capable, but we hope one and all will take it into careful consideration. If there are other men who are wanted worse by the voters of the city to fill the offices mentioned above, they will say so at the coming election, Tuesday, April 7, 1885.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 21, 1885.
The Atchison Champion says: "There is considerable movement from Cowley County to the western counties of the state, principally of parties who have sold their mortgaged property to wealthy newcomers." You are mistaken, Mr. Champion. Those who sell their property to wealthy newcomers in Cowley County either invest their money in city property in Arkansas Citty or buy another Cowley County farm. Very few farmers have left Cowley for the western counties. You have been misinformed.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 21, 1885.
There is a strong feeling in this county that the Kansas City & Southwestern should come by way of Burden, Tisdale, and Pleasant Valley to Arkansas City.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 21, 1885.
Editors Republican: GENTS: I have been interested in the articles relating to milling and its profitableness and its abuse, etc., in your late issues, but did not propose to take any part in the discussion, and do not now. But when my business is assailed by parties who are endeavoring to build up a business for themselves by false representations, I propose to show to the public, if possible, the falsehood. Today Mr. J. T. Hight informs me that he was solicited to take stock in the Farmer's Co-Operative Milling Exchange at Arkansas City. And as an inducement these parties told him that I had determined to do no more exchange business; but would only buy the farmers' wheat and sell him flour. This is a falsehood uttered for a purpose: to damage my business. I will only add, I never said or did anything to warrant such statement; but invite the farmers to come to my mill and prove my intentions. Respectfully Yours, V. M. AYRES. March 19, 1885.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 21, 1885.
Our jolly, good natured, fat laundryman, Calef, is a "daisy" speaking "paragorically." He tried to make us believe he was married two weeks ago. We know better because we have seen no cigars. We think Calef had better commit the deed. His laundry business has been assuming such large proportions here of late that we advance the opinion that he needs another partner. Calef thoroughly understands his business and is a first-class artist with the iron.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 21, 1885.
T. S. Moorhead came back to Arkansas City Tuesday. For several weeks Mr. Moorhead has been at Milton, Pennsylvania, visiting his family. He was accompanied by his friend, Dr. D. Hull. Mr. Moorhead came in response to the Kansas City and Southwestern railway company's summons. They desired a permanent survey to be made of the route between here and Beaumont. Mr. Moorhead and assistants left Thursday for Beaumont. They will work this was as rapidly as possible.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 21, 1885.
Yesterday the boomers received a telegram from Washington, D. C., so they say, stating that Cleveland would not rescind his proclamation, but that a commission would be appointed immediately by the president for the purpose of going to the Oklahoma country and investigating the report about the cattlemen being there. If they are there, they will be fired out. The commission will consist of Sid Clarke, Hon. J. B. Weaver, and others.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 21, 1885.
Ridenour & Thompson have just received a new kind of alarm clock. For the alarm it rings a small, sweet toned bell, which is attached on top of the clock. Instead of being rudely awakened in the early morn by a harsh sound, you gently return to consciousness by the hearing of sweet chimes. It is an unique invention, and is the work of the Gilbert Clock Company at Chicago.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 21, 1885.
A Kansas City Times special of Wednesday from here says: "Reports are arriving of restlessness among the Cheyenne Indians near Ft. Reno. Two stockmen direct from that locality Tuesday night report that the Indians are indulging in war dances at various points." The REPUBLICAN has heard of no uneasiness among the Indians, and this report is only circulated to alarm the boomers.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 21, 1885.
By mistake the little son of Ed Malone drank some poisonous medicine, thinking it was water, yesterday evening late. Drs. Wright and Sparks were called, and the little fellow, it is thought, will pull through all right.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 21, 1885.
Don't fail to see the champion lady skater of Missouri Valley, at the Rink tonight. Admission 10 cents.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 21, 1885.
Notice. There will be a meeting of the Arkansas Valley Guards in Judge Kreamer's office next Wednesday, at 7 o'clock p.m., under the new militia law, and to enlist new members into the company. Rally round the flag, boys, and let us get up a rousing good company, as we now have something to work for.
By Order of C. G. THOMPSON, Capt. Commanding Co.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 21, 1885.
To All Whom It May Concern.
ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS, March 19, 1885.
Notice is hereby given that the Milling company known as Landes, Beall & Co., has by mutual consent been this day dissolved; Mr. F. Beall retiring. The business will be continued under the name of Arkansas City Roller Mill Co., to whom all accounts must be paid.
JAS. HILL, President.
JOHN LANDES, Manager.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 21, 1885.
The Arkansas City Schools.
It was our privilege to pay the schools of Arkansas City a visit last week. Meeting our old friend, Mr. Pollock, one of Cowley's best teachers, we went in company to the high school rooms, where we found Miss Hattie Horner in charge. Miss Horner is a lady of fine talents and good experience as a teacher. She graduated at the state normal some years ago and was one of our pupils. She was one of those from whom the school expected much and they have not been disappointed in this instance as she is teaching an excellent school. She seems to command the respect and love of her pupils and everything seems to move like clockwork. Her assistant seems to be a very pleasant and efficient lady.
After the close of school we had the pleasure of meeting Prof. Weir, the superintendent. He stands high in the state as an educator, and is making the schools of Arkansas City among the very best. We speak thus positively because we took an opportunity upon the following day to visit several departments and found them all doing excellent work and the evidences of good grading, perfect system, and thorough work were numerous. Among those, upon whom we called, were our old pupils from Emporia, Myrtle Jones, Eva Collins, Lena Gause, and Miss Ohenchain.
With so many teachers from the state normal, it is no wonder the schools of Arkansas City are excellent, and are fast attaining a state reputtion. Although our stay in each department which we visited was short, we were permitted to witness some exercises in each department that gave evidence of good work, but must speak of the excellent exercise in calisthenics presented by Miss Jones, just before recess, and the beautifully decorated blackboards and general appearance of neatness in the rooms of Miss Gause and Collins. There are new rooms, which were so nicely kept as to impress us as being the most attractive schoolrooms we ever visited. One other thing made a deep impression upon us and that was the orderly and perfect plan of conducting recess. We cannot close this review without speaking of the very neat course of study, rules and regulations which have been issued by these schools. Should anyone desire to know more of the details of the workings of the Arkansas City public schools, they should secure one of these pamphlets. Winfield Tribune.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 21, 1885.
L. J. Wagner and DeWitt Stevens are building bay-windows to the Millinery store of Mrs. Wm. Henderson, wherein her goods will be displayed.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 21, 1885.
New potatoes arrived in the market Tuesday. Only $4.50 per bushel. The Diamond Front have them on sale.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 21, 1885.
J. P. Musselman has purchased an interest in the real estate agency of Uriah Spray & Co.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 21, 1885.
Pianos and organs at Fitch & Barron's.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 21, 1885.
New Cattle Route.
GALVESTON, March 17. A Wichita Falls News special says:
"Arrangements have been consummated whereby Texas cattle for the northern market will be shipped to Harrold, the new terminus of the Fort Worth and Denver railroad, thence driven north to Caldwell and Hunnewell, on the south line of Kansas, thence railed to destination.
"Those for Colorado, Wyoming, and the northern territories will go from Harrold by way of the neutral strip to the north Panhandle, thence north to their respective destinations. This settles the outlet for the cattle drive this year, and saves the Texas stock interest from being seriously injured through the quarantine regulations of Kansas and other states."
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 21, 1885.
The Oklahoma Country.
WASHINGTON, March 13. In answer to a telegram from the secretary of war, relative to the exact condition of affairs in Oklahoma, Gen. Hatch telegraphed from Caldwell, Kansas, that no tresspassers were now on the Indian Territory. About 1,200 settlers, he said, were camped in Kansas, near the territory border. They were threatening to go over the line, but as yet had taken no steps of that kind. Troops are stationed in the territory, the general said, and will drive out any invaders who may attempt to settle on the lands.
At a meeting of the cabinet yesterday, the Oklahoma question was considered at length. It was said the impression prevailed among those who contemplated an invasion of the territory that President Arthur's proclamation relative to the trespassing upon the Indian lands had become inoperative with the end of his administration. To prevent such action by the invaders as would naturally arise upon the prevalence of such impression, it was thought best that President Cleveland should issue a proclamation similar to that issued by President Arthur while chief executive. The following is
THE PROCLAMATION.
By the president of the United States of Americaa proclamation.
WHEREAS, It is alleged that certain individuals, associations, persons, and corporations are in unauthorized possession of a portion of the territory known as the Oklahoma lands, within the Indian Territory, which are designated, described, and recognized by the executive authority thereto, as Indian lands, and
WHEREAS, It is further alleged that certain other persons or associations within the territory and jurisdiction of the United States have begun and set on foot preparations for organized and forcible entry and settlement upon the aforesaid lands and are now threatening such entry and occupation, and
WHEREAS, The laws of the United States provide for the removal of persons residing or being found upon such Indian lands and territory without permission expressly and legally obtained of the interior department.
Now, therefore, for the purpose of protecting the public interest, as well as the interests of the Indian nations and tribes, and to the end that no person or persons may be induced to enter upon said territory, where they will not be allowed to remain, without the permission or authority as aforesaid, I, Grover Cleveland, president of the United States, do hereby warn and admonish all and every person or persons now in occupation of said lands, and all such person or persons as are intending, preparing, or threatening to enter in or settle upon the same, that they will not be allowed to remain thereon, and that if due regard for, and voluntary obedience to the laws and treaties of the United States this admonition and warning be not sufficient to effect the purposes and intentions of the government as herein declared, the military power of the United States will be invoked to abate all such unauthorized possession, to prevent such threatened entry and occupation, and to remove all such intruders from said Indian lands.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed. (Signed) GROVER CLEVELAND
By the President. [L.S.] T. F. BAYARD, Secretary of State.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 21, 1885.
The Boomers and the Proclamation.
ARKANSAS CITY, March 14. The president's proclamation was received at noon today. Great disappointment and indignation was manifested among the boomers here, who expected the action to be favorable to their cause. A meeting was called at 3 o'clock this afternoon to decide what course to pursue.
At a meeting held at the camp ground this afternoon, over a thousand colonists present; the president's proclamation was read, and the following resolution was adopted without a dissenting voice.
WHEREAS, Payne's Oklahoma colony in Arkansas City have received with surprise and astonishment the full text of the proclamation issued by President Cleveland on the 13th inst., wherein it is asserted that we have organized for a forcible entrance upon the aforesaid Oklahoma lands; and
WHEREAS, The law of the United States which provides for the removal of persons residing upon Indian lands, cannot in any way apply to the aforesaid Oklahoma lands; and
WHEREAS, At the present time large numbers of cattlemen and cattle syndicates are occupying these same lands with permanent improvements, for grazing and farming purposes, among whom might be mentioned Berry Bros., Burke & Martin, Fitzgerald Bros., McClellan Cattle Co., Hewins & Titus, Williams Bros., Standard Oil Co., B. H. Campbell, J. Sanderson, Belle Plain Cattle Co., John Purcell, Butler Co., Ben Keith, Quartermaster Clerk Hauser, and the same are not, nor have been disturbed or ejected from the lands, we can see no justice or reason for the enforcement of the order in the case of actual settlers which is not enforced upon the cattle men who continue to hold thousands of cattle upon these lands; therefore be it
Resolved, That in our opinion President Cleveland has not been made acquainted with the full status of the situation which we had hoped and believed would be done before he made any public utterance, and we yet demand a thorough and speedy investigation and explanation as to why the settlers are ejected and the rich syndicates allowed to remain, and further we condemn the misrepresentation of Gen. Hatch in stating to the secretary of war that there were no trespassers now in the Indian Territory. To our knowledge and also to that of General Hatch, the above named cattle men are holding large herds upon these lands.
Be it further
Resolved, That we demand of President Cleveland an explanation of the laws and treaties governing said Oklahoma lands by which he claims said lands are Indian lands and we impatiently await a most speedy reply, and we instruct our president to forward these resolutions by telegraph to President Cleveland.
These resolutions were immediately forwarded to President Cleveland.
Capt. Couch said it was to be hoped that every man would remain until an answer could be received. As no further business was offered, Col. Crocker of Iowa, who represents several hundred boomers of that state, was called for and made a brief speech. He said he had much disappointment and indignation in him. He could give a clear argument but would speak on the Oklahoma question tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon.
The meeting then adjourned subject to the call of President Couch.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 21, 1885.
The Backbone Land Grant.
WASHINGTON, March 16. Mr. Van Wyke's "Backbone resolution" was laid before the senate, and Mr. Eustus made a speech upon it.
Mr. Teller defended his course, and said not a point had been made by the Senator from Louisiana (Eustus) which had not been passed upon by the attorney general and by the judiciary committee of the senate. It had been an unbroken rule of the department for sixteen years to issue these land patents whenever parties had complied with the conditions subsequent, without reference to time, and that had been done in nine cases out of ten without any inquiry whatever. When he was secretary of the interior, he had issued papers identical with that which is now called in question, and that too without taking into consideration the opinion of the house, when by a majority of forty-two it had declared this grant should not be void. If the new administration is to commence to undo what the late administration had done, it should be done in accordance with the forms of law, and in a manner comporting with the dignity of a great administration presiding over the interests of 50,000,000 of people. Could it be done by a resolution of the senate or a speech addressed in public? Nay, itt should be done by its courts.
Mr. Van Wyck, referring to Mr. Teller's speech last week, said the senator from Colorado regretted that every person who has spoken on this subject was not a lawyer, meaning probably a lawyer of railroad proclivities, so there might be a full record. Such lawyers during most of the sixteen years had been at the head of the departments of justice and of the interior, making precedents which the ex-secretary boasted he had followed. It was usual for corporation attorneys to stigmatize the settler as an interloper and speculator. The ex-secretary, he said, had listened so long to this dialect in the department that it was necessary that he should repeat it in speech, and sneering at such men. Almost in the language of Tweed, he asked, "What are you going to do about it?" Referring to Oklahoma, Mr. Van Wyck said federal bayonets were pointed at the breasts of hardy pioneers who were impatient to enter the Indian Territory, but there were no bayonets to drive out the cattle syndicates already in Oklahoma or to destroy fences illegally enclosing millions of acres of public domain.
Coming to the subject of the present discussion Mr. Van Wyck asked why the late secretary was in such hot haste to issue those patents, why was not the question left to the deliberation of his successor, who could have determnined what portion properly belong to the road even on the admission of the last administration? The department had given land to the Backbone company as if the entire line had been constructed. After the assignment of 1881, the late secretary of the interior in the exuberance of his sympathy for Gould and Huntington, urged or consented to a free gift of land for 160 miles of graded road. A faithful public servant. It required no corporation lawyer nor any other lawyer to understand this transaction. The ex-secretary from many year's practice as an attorney for the Union Pacific railroad, and long experience in the department, knew that railroads escape local and state taxation, declined to take patens except as they marketed their lands. Did not this action suggest a strong suspicion that the motive must be fear of the next congress, or that the incoming administration might not be completely subject to railroad corporation control?
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 21, 1885.
Postmaster General Hatton is said to have been offered a desirable railway position, and contemplates abandoning his proposed journalistic work in order to accept it.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 21, 1885.
SKIPPED LONG ARTICLE RE ARBITRATION OVER MISSOURI PACIFIC STRIKE, AND COMMENTS BY THE EMPORIA REPUBLICAN NEWSPAPER.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 21, 1885.
Frank Bonham Lynched.
INDEPENDENCE, KANSAS, March 14. The Bonham case closed on the 3rd of February. Sarah Bonham, Charles Bonham, and Ella Bonham were murdered. Frank Bonham, the only remaining member of the family, was charged with the crime and was held at the preliminary trial for the crime. Friday the case came up for trial in the district court, and his attorneys asked for a change of venue. The judge granted it and sent the case to Cherokee County. This made the citizens of his neighborhood so incensed that a mob of about 125 men made a raid on the jail last night and broke the locks and doors down and took Frank Bonham from jail and went to the railroad trestle and hanged him. This ends one of the most shocking crimes ever committewd in any country. The people were willing for him to have a fair trial in this county, but not content to his being taken away from this county. Since his arrest he has maintained a sullen and indifferent manner and would not plead when arraigned, and maintained silence throughout, and his attorneys have never given anything to the public that would indicate his innocence, and it is the general belief that at the final trial they would plead insanity.
THE CRIME.
The crime was committed seven miles northwest of Independence, Kansas, near Radical City, March 3, 1885. Mrs. Bonham, her son aged 16, were found dead in their beds with their skulls broken in and their throats cut, after evidently a severe struggle. The widow was supposed to have had money and the murder was committed for the purpose of securing it.
Shortly after Frank Bonham, a son and brother of the murdered people, was suspected of the murder, was arrested, and his preliminary examination was held February 25, at Independence. He testified that on the 2nd of February he left home and went to Radical City, and then to Independence and stayed all night and took the 6 a.m. train on Tuesday morning to Elk City.
AT ELK CITY.
He stayed there until the 3 p.m. freight train east, and then went to Winfield. From there he returned to Elk City on Thursday night, thence to Crane, and from there walked home, when he found his mother, brother, and sister murdered and notified the neighbors and officers.
William Immel, of Elk City, swore that Frank Bonham rode with him from 6:30 train on Tuesday morning February 3rd uptown, and rode back to 3 p.m. train going east and said he would be back on 6:30 passenger train, that he came back on that train, rode uptown, stopped at a jewelry store, and told him to call for him for the next train going east at 9:30, and showed him a new gold watch that he had bought that evening. He took the eastbound train at 10:30. Immel swore that on the next evening at 9:30 Bonham got off from the eastbound train at Elk City and stayed all night and next morning took the eastbound train. Bonham was unable to show where he was Tuesday night and on February 28 he was bound over to the district court for the murder of his mother, brother, and sister.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 21, 1885.
The Oklahoma boomers receive cold comfort from President Cleveland. It was said on the floor of congress that these would-be settlers were prepared to enter in force upon the coveted lands in the Indian Territoy as the 4th of March had ushered in a new administration. They seemed to have labored under the impression that a Democratic president would not recognize laws which a Republican president had declared must be enforced. But they found out their mistake Saturday when Mr. Cleveland made the proclamation warning that the military power of the United States would be used against them if they persist in the invasion. Now that the boomers have discovered that a change of administration doesn't mean a change of law, it will be interesting to see what they are going to do about it. Senator Sherman's self-esteem seems to have been wounded by his retention in the second place on the senate finance committee, and he refuses to on the committee at all; but then, Senator Morrill's feelings might have been hurt if he had been displaced from the head of the committee to make way for Mr. Sherman. It is a pity that such illustrious men should be animated by the school boy spirit which refuses to play if it cannot have first place. It is to be hoped that the finance committee will be able to struggle along without Mr. Sherman.
New York Times.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
The neighborhood northeast of this city was all torn up last week. The facts as near as we could gather them, were about as follows. It seems that William Schafstall and Lewis Miller held a grudge against one Charles Bode, the cause for which deponent saith not. They met him out and gave him what Paddy gave the drum. Then they got guns and went hunting for John Gildehouse. The latter geting wind of the trouble, came to this city, swore out a warrant, which was placed in the hands of officers. The officers got after Miller, who took to the brush. The next morning Leffler and Graham were on the ground again and captured the gentlemen. They plead guilty to the charge and were fined and placed under bonds to keep the peace. In the meantime Bode had made complaint before Judge Buckman at Winfield, and soon as released from custody here, deputy sheriff Tom Herrod, took them in charge, and in Judge Buckman's court a revenue of about thirty-five dollars each was assessed. Miller paid his, but Schafstall had to go to jail. Miller has always been considered a quiet, inoffensive man and is single. Schafstall is said to have a wife in Indiana, and by some is considered what is now termed a b-a-a-d man. Burden Eagle.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
An exchange remarks: "A number of cases have recently come to light, in various cities, of sorrow and degredation resulting from intimacies formed at the roller skating rinks which tend to create a feeling that this craze is having a demoralizing influence on the public."
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
Cleveland's Oklahoma proclamation has broken the boomers' hearts. Before the inau- guration the Democracy howled that Cleveland would open up the disputed territory for set- tlement. He was the people's president then but now O! Lord! What is he? The boomers held an indignation meeting last Saturday denouncing his proclamation. The local Democracy received this deluge of cold water with a gigantic shiver, but they have to grin and bear it.
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Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
Music at the Skating Rink tonight.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
Good rigs at the Ohio Livery Stable.
Horses and mules for sale at the Ohio Livery Stable cheap.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
Work has commenced on the addition to the Arkansas City Bank.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
W. F. Adams, son of S. B. Adams, has purchased an interest in the store of Ware & Pickering.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
The Arkansas City Coal Company have made arrangements for the sale of corn in large and small quantities, but will make special figures on carload lots.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
Thomas Seymour, a traveling auctioneer who sells stationery on our streets on Saturdays, was arrested Monday for assault and battery. Seymour was beating his horse when W. L. Krebs remonstrated, which resulted in Seymour assaulting Krebs.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
D. Woods has adorned his barber shop with a new carpet and a handsome chandelier. He is making this a neat cozy place.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
The Berry Bros., while away from their ranch one night last week, had two horses, saddles, bridles, etc., stolen. They had to send here for a new outfit.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
A complaint was filed against Thom. Seymens for disturbance of the peace last Sunday. He was taken before Judge Kreamer, which settled in a fine of $5 and costs. [Reckon this really should be Thomas Seymour, traveling auctioneer...??? Seymour and Seymens seem very close!]
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
T. S. Moorhead informed us that he directed the attention of numerous capitalists in the east to our city while away, who will likely pay our city a visit this summer.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
Searing & Mead, proprietors of the Walnut Mills, in the last ten days have disposed of 250,000 pounds of feed stuff to the soldiers camped on Chilocco. It was mostly corn and hay.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
The gravel works have resumed operation and Pat Franey is hard at work getting out the little pebbles. Monday the first train load of 25 cars went up the road, Tuesday 22 more followed.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
Monday night the city council adopted the petitions asking that gutters be put in front of the business houses. We suppose a stone crossing will be put in and the street raised in the center.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
Blizard & Trafflick have purchased A. E. Kirkpatrick's grocery stock and have cleaned up the store room, received new stock, and made many changes for better in appearance of the store.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
G. W. Ford Tuesday traded his farm over on Silver Creek for Geo. W. Spruill's property on 6th street. The residence is occupied by Geo. Heitkam and family. Meigs & Howard effect the trade.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
Frank Beall has severed his connection with the firm of Landes, Beall & Co., James Hill purchasing his interest. The mill will be run now by the Arkansas City Roller Mill Company with Jas. Hill as president and John Landes as manager.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
The Winfield Courier says the scheme to build the Kansas City and Southwestern railway was inaugurated by Winfield men. We wonder where our Jim Hill resides, the man who is bringing the road into Cowley County.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
B. E. Butterfield, lately arrived in the city from Illinois. He has purchased the drug stock of T. C. McMahan in the old Cowley County Bank building. He has on the road coming an additional stock and the little drug store around the corner will soon blossom to a full-fledged one.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
The new firm of Beatty Bros., proprietors of the City Meat Market, have opened up a hide house. They want your hides and will pay you the highest market price for them. You can do better with them on your hides than anywhere else in the city. Call on Beatty Bros, three doors north of Cowley County Bank, with your hides.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
DIED. In Silverdale, March 11, Hester Nettie Cooley, aged 22 years.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
WANTED. A good girl, experienced in housework. Inquire at the Diamond Front.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
Farmers: We have a first-class farm hand who wants a Permanent situation to work on farm. Call at once at G. W. Miller & Co.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
MARRIED. Frank Freeland, of the Democrat office, and Miss Minnie Kirtley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kirtley, were united in marriage at Winfield Wednesday.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
The skating rink has been leased by Will Van Allen, and was formally opened to the public Thursday evening. Miss Edith Gillman gave an exhibition of fancy skating.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
The Louise Sylvester troup did not come Tuesday evening and many of our citizens were disappointed. Miss Sylvester was detained by serious illness, the physician recommending that she postpone her engagements until her recovery.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
Arkansas City must be an excellent horse market. Henry Bowe ships in and sells weekly a carload of horses. A. L. Edwards brought in a carload and disposed of them last week. This week he is back again with another load. Besides we have five livery stables doing a good business. [Wow! Five livery stables at this time!]
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
A. J. Gilbert, an energetic farmer of this vicinity, has 140 acres of good land sown to wheat. Monday he informed us that he made a careful inspection of his crop and discovered that about one-half of the wheat was winter-killed. We hope Mr. Gilbert's discovery will not prove so bad as he informed us.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
Nearly $500 have been subscribed to repair the west Arkansas River bridge. Even after Arkansas City has put the bridge in proper shape, who is going to keep it in repair? The townships refuse to aid any; the city, county, and state have no law by which they can aid. We need a bridge law of some kind very badly.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
The Burden Eagle desires their town to be connected by telephone to Winfield, Arkansas City, and other points. The Eagle's Winfield correspondent says the cost will be $1,600 to connect Winfield and Burden and recommends that each city raise $800. Do this neighbors and you will be connected to Arkansas City by "Hello."
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
DIED. Maj. J. M. Haworth, General Superintendent of the Indian Schools of the United States, died suddenly at Albuquerque, New Mexico, of congestion, March 12. Maj. Haworth had been in the Indian service since 1873. Rev. Fleming conducted memorial services at Chilocco Sunday in honor of Maj. Haworth.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
"Attempt to rob a state penitentiary" is the heading of an article in the last issue of the Arkansas City REPUBLICAN. We did not read the account as we do not think it would be very thrilling. Burden Eagle.
Thanks, Eagle, for your scream. It should have read "treasury" instead of penitentiary. Our "Comp" had just escaped from the Eagle office, which was probably the cause of the error.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
Last week Ike Harkleroad, of Silverdale, was circulating a petition on our streets asking for a small donation of money from our citizens to pay for cutting down the large hill east of town. He had raised over $100 by the time he reached the REPUBLICAN office. This is a good scheme and we are glad that our farmers east of town have interested themselves in making a good roadway to our city.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
T. S. Moorhead, who came in Tuesday, informed a REPUBLICAN representative that the boat for the navigation of the Arkansas River would be completed in about three weeks. Work was under good headway when he came through St. Louis. With the advent of the Kansas City and Southwestern into Arkansas City, and the navigation of the Arkansas River this summer, won't the terminous boom?
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
The boomers are still located here. As yet they have not determined to move to Oklahoma. Their courage is kept up by Sid Clarke and J. B. Weaver, who are at Washington, D. C. Several telegrams have been received by Capt. Couch telling him to be patient that Cleveland only issued his proclamation to eject the cattlemen and to keep the boomers from moving. That looks like very poor consolation.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
A man hauled a load of apples down to the soldiers one day last week and sold them for $1 per bushel. In half an hour after his arrival, not an apple remained in his wagon bed. The funny part of it was our merchants are paying as high as $1.50 per bushel for apples and yet this man hauled his fruit 8 miles and sells them for half price. We will wager this gentleman is not a reader of any of our home papers.
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Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
S. Matlack went east Saturday to buy goods.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
Henry Asp and Ed. Greer were in the city Wednesday.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
Geo. Stivers and J. G. Sheldon are rustling for Meigs & Howard.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
W. P. Wolfe & Co., one day this week, received a carload of furniture.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
Wm. Blakeney attended the M. E. Conference at El Dorado Wednesday.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
Miss Viola Bishop visited Winfield a few days at the front of the week.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
Hon. L. S. Benedict, of Wilson County, has been in the city a few days this week.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
O. P. Houghton returned from Maine Thursday. He looks improved in health.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
J. H. Punshon has returned from his Detroit visit and looks as good natured as ever.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
J. F. Hoffman left Thursday for a visit to New Orleans to take in the exposition.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
Mrs. E. A. Barron left last Saturday for New York where she intends visiting relations.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
King Berry, of Ashland, was in the city the first of the week. He left for Ashland Tuesday.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
Rev. J. O. Campbell went to Anthony Wednesday to moderate a call. He came home yesterday.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
J. W. Park, manager of the Wyeth Cattle Company, Indian Territory, has been rusticating in the city this week.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
Dr. G. H. J. Hart has his office in the Hasie Block. His former office is now occupied by Wm. M. Jenkins.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
Mrs. A. H. Moore, of Independence, Kansas, arrived in the city Thursday on a visit at the residence of her son, Will Moore.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
Jacob Means, of Seville, Ohio, is visiting relatives in the city this week. He is a cousin of the Shabby Front, D. L. Means.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
A. A. Newman left last Saturday for New York. Mr. Newman goes to purchase a stock of goods unrivalled in Southern Kansas.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
S. W. Atkinson, of Kansas City, was in town Wednesday. He was here in the interest of his company, the Western Union Telegraph.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
Mrs. E. E. Samuel and two children, of Huntsville, Missouri, arrived in the city Wednesday. They are visiting at the residence of A. V. Alexander.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
C. C. Sollitt has a beautiful garden. Apply to him for early radishes, lettuce, onions, etc. His radishes are excellent. For sale in any quantity.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
Samuel Hoyt, of Canada, arrived in the city Saturday. Mr. Hoyt is here in the interest of his real estate possession. He is the father of our Buckskin Joe.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
Owen Sheppard, of Oaktown, Indiana, arrived in the city Monday. Mr. Sheppard is a cousin of S. P. Gould, and will assist him in his bookstore at the post office.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
Jas. Jerome and Arthur Hill, the gentlemen who were visiting at the residence of C. R. Sipes, are at Las Vegas, New Mexico, prospecting. They will probably return here next week.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
Dr. D. Hull, of Milton, Pennsylvania, arrived in the city Tuesday. He is a friend of T. S. Moorhead and is here to recruit his health. Dr. Hull will go out upon the survey of the Kansas City and Southwestern.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
S. V. Goeden came home from the wild west Thursday. He was out in Meade County, where he has a claim. A new town by the name of Carthage has sprung up in that county. Everything is on a boom there.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
Mrs. Dr. Z. Carlisle left for Great Bend yesterday. The Doctor and the remainder of the family will stay here some two or three weeks longer before they go. Great Bend will be this family's future home.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
Yesterday forenoon Bliss & Wood, the Winfield millers, came down to hold a meeting with the members of the Arkansas River Navigation Company here. The meeting was held at the residence of John Landes.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
Jacob Perry and daughter, of Lyon County, arrived in the city Monday and are stopping at the residence of Uriah Spray. Mr. Perry is the father of Jos. Perry, the sick man, and was summoned here by his son's serious illness.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
J. O. Foster, stepfather of Dr. J. A. Mitchell, arrived in the citty last Saturday on a weeks visit to his son. Mr. Foster is from Gerlaw, Illinois, and is kept posted of the doings of Arkansas City by the weekly visits of the REPUBLICAN.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
J. T. Beatty of Iola will take up his residence here next week. He is a brother of D. R. Beatty, proprietor of the city meat market, and will associate himself with Dave in the butcher shop. The firm name will be Beatty Bros.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
W. L. Powell of Pawnee Agency, Indian Territory, came up Tuesday on a 10 days visit to friends in the city and to liquidate his annual dues to the REPUBLICAN. Mr. Powell paid us a handsome compliment on our efforts to get up a local paper.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
Wm. M. Jenkins, the attorney, is no longer connected with the real estate firm of Uriah Spray & Co. Mr. Jenkins will continue the practice of his profession and will have his office in the room adjoining the one occupied by Spray & Co.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
Judge H. T. Sumner has resolved to remove to Arkansas City and build up a legal practice there. Many well wishers hope to hear of his sharing in the prosperity of that booming town on the southern border. Daily Walnut Valley Times.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
A. L. Edwards and C. M. Duncan arrived in the city Wednesday with another carload of horses and mares. They will be sold today at auction. Mr. Edwards has concluded to make Arkansas City his home and will move his family here this summer.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
C. R. Sipes came home Tuesday from New Orleans. Three weeks ago Mr. Sipes went to Chicago. Remaining there a few days, he took the Illinois Central for the Exposition. He passed through Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Louisiana. The country of these states through which he passed was very poor compared with Kansas soil. In Kentucky, Tennessee, and Louisiana no cattle adorned the pasture land. Only now and then an occasional hog, milch cow, or mule could be seen. Negroes and dogs were plentiful. The exposition, Mr. Sipes informs us, is a grand success. Kansas was well represented. Nebraska was ahead in display, but our state ranked among the first. Mr. Sipes met several acquaintances in the Crescent City. Among them were Charley Harter, of Winfield, J. C. Baldridge, who formerly resided in Arkansas City, but now lives in New Mexico, and several old eastern acquain- tances. Anyone can make the trip for $75 and see all there is to be seen. Mr. Sipes arrived there on Sunday and came away on Tuesday.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
Careful selection of risks, and honest, capable management, gives permanent and reliable insurance. The state agent of the Mutual Benefit Life Association of America is in the city organizing a local board of directors. The association is rated first in the United States. It gives insurance at actual cost with reserve fund. A membership in Kansas of over $1,500,000 among the best business and professional men, shows the favor with which it is received. The agent may be seen for a few days at the office of Dr. Chapel. Several of our prominent citizens have taken a policy.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
Several parties coming in on the noon train Wednesday informed our mayor, Frank Schiffbauer, that persons up the road were telling strangers that Arkansas City was the abode of renegades on account of the boomers being located here, and that as good inducements were afforded to locate in the western counties. This is all a falsehood. True, we have the boomers here, but there has been no bloodshed and there is not likely to be any. The boomers are a quiet class of people and the soldiers are on a friendly footing with them and we often see one conversing with the other. Of course, our farming land is higher here than out west simply because it is better and more improved. No county in the state affords better advantages to home seekers than Cowley, and Arkansas City downs any city in the world. Right here we would like to say a good word for the boomers. They have been camped here some six weeks and they have numbered as high as 500 during that time. There has not been one arrested for any misdemeanor of any kind. We have seen none drunk and as far as our knowledge extends, they have violated none of our laws. Such reports about the boomers being hard cases and that we are going to have a little war in Arkansas City is false and told only to hurt Arkansas City.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
A noble case of charity has just been reported to the REPUBLICAN by a gentleman in this city, who is a physician. C. Bradwell and his wife formerly resided in the vicinity of the railroad. During his abode there several poor families close by, who were destitute, often found several hundred pounds of coal at their door during the cold snap. Provisions were frequently left there by the deliveries. Lately Mr. Bradwell bought J. P. Musselman's farm and moved thereon. The donations still came and until last Sunday the names of the givers remained undiscovered. These are Christian acts of Mr. Bradwell and his wife, and deserve more laudation than our faber can picture.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
DIED. Bertie Priest, son of S. C. Priest, residing four miles south of the city, died Friday of last week. Tuesday morning of the same week, while out hunting for eggs on a hay stack, he slipped off, falling on a pitchfork. One of the tines penetrated his lower lip and passed up into his upper jaw some distance. His little brother, who was along, pulled the fork out of Master Priest's mouth. No severe pain was felt by the boy and he played that afternoon and Wednesday morning with his little brother as if nothing had happened. But Wednesday noon when he came into dinner, he remarked that his mouth hurt him. Inflammation set in that day and he passed away on Friday. Dr. R. H. Reed was called, but medical assistance could not save him.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
The Winfield Courier states that the druggists of Cowley County have formed an association to be known as the "Cowley County Druggists Association," whose purpose is the advancing in knowledge of pharmacy and understanding the proper application of the pharmacy law now in force, and for mutual protection and benefit. The druggists of Cowley seem disposed to deal fairly and honorably with the new prohibitory law. Should any one of them, however, take the risk of violating it, the penalties are such as to bring remorse deep, and awful; and with our present officials, no violator will escape. The meetings of the association will be held on the first Thursday of every month, at such place as the Association shall designate. The next meeting will be held in this city, when permanent officers will be elected. E. D. Eddy was chosen to preside at the last meeting.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
Monday was eclipse day. It was only a partial eclipse of the sun and was plainly visible on our streets. It was first noticeable about 10 o'clock when the light became hazy, like Indian summer. Smoked glass was employed to take observation by our citizens. It resembled a half moon when it was most plainly seen, which was at about 11:30. It began to pass away after that time and was not noticeable after 2 o'clock. This will be the last eclipse in 1800.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
All Over Kansas.
The Daily Wellingtonian has appeared.
Carthage, Meade County, had, when 110 days old, 150 inhabitants.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
The Fighting Power of India and Russia.
If a war in Afghanistan shall take place, says the Boston Globe, the bulk of the British army opposing the Russian advance will be formed of native troops. There are 190,000 of these on the regular Indian establishment, and these are supplemented by about the same number of military frontier policesoldiers to all intents and purposes, and of equal, if not superior quality to the "regulars." Thus about 300,000 armed men are under orders of the government of India, without a single European sent from England. All these native troops are officered by Englishmen. These troops vary in quality from the Madras and Bengal Sepoys to the martial Sikhs or the daring Ghoorkas, the fighting qualities of the two latter being equal to anything they are likely to encounter. Then the armies of the native independent states are generally at the the command of England, for they would be likely offeredas they have been beforeand accepted, and each could and doubtless would, furnish a contingent for the service. Their armies aggregate 300,000 men. Then there is a population of 200,000,000 to recruit from, so that Lord Beaconsfield's remark that a million soldiers could be easily raised in India is a reasonable one.
From the foregoing figures it is seen that over a million men are under arms already in the service of Queen Victoria and the empress of India, with indefinite powers of expansion, leaving out the colonial forces of Canada, Australia, the Cape, the West Indies, etc.
A country with over 1,000,000 men under arms of the peace establishment such as Russia has, and with a chance of an expansion to double that number with practically unlimited soldiers, seems at first sight to be irresistible in a military point of view. A huge network of railways, stretching across the great empire to its utmost limit, and designed primarily for military purposes, so that it freqeuntly passes large cities at a distance, rather than deviate from a straight swift course, furnishes the means for transportation. In Central Asia, as the Russian outposts are advanced, the railway and telegraph creeps up behind them, so that instant touch with St. Petersburg is always possible, and the whole force of the empire is "shoulder to shoulder." The thoroughness of detail will serve to show how strong Russia map [?] Central Asia, even while the numbers of the army are apparently weak. Yet is certain that the trans-Caspian force numbers more than 150,000 men, and that a large army could confront the Afghan defense of the frontier. Money is the main trouble in Russia, but, somehow, nations which find a difficulty in raising money in time of peace can always get it in time of war. Neither men nor money seem to be lacking in Russia to back up the determination to advance on the British defense of Afghanistan.
[NOTE: THE NEXT ISSUE OF ARKANSAS CITY REPUBLICAN, MARCH 28, 1885, IS MISSING. EVIDENTLY THE STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY DID NOT RECEIVE IT TO BE MICROFILMED.]
Arkansas City Republican, Wednesday, April 4, 1885.
Joseph R. Perry.
DIED. Jos. R. Perry died last Thursday morning. His disease was supposed to be cancer of the liver. His death has been expected for several days. For four long months, Mr. Perry hovered between life and death. His friends hoped against fate and watched and prayed that he might be spared. But, alas, the great Ruler of the universe deemed it otherwise. His sufferings were very severe and beyond medical aid. In losing Mr. Perry we lose a good man and a law abiding citizen.
At the time of his death, Jos. Perry was 37 years, 4 months, and 8 days old. He was born at Belvedere, North Carolina, in 1848. At the age of ten the family moved to Indiana, and from that state to Kansas. In 1870 the deceased was united in marriage to Miss Phama H. Spray, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Uriah Spray.
The funeral occurred from the M. E. Church Wednesday morning at 10 a.m., Rev. W. H. Harris performing the last sad rites. The remains were interred in Riverview Cemetery. The concourse of friends who followed the remains to their resting place was very large. One thing noticeable at the church was that all the ministers of the city were in attendance. Mrs. Perry will reside with her parents here in the city. Words of condolement will not heal the wounded hearts of the bereaved. Time alone can do this. But sympathetic words coming from the heart will lessen the burden. The REPUBLICAN extends its heart felt sympathy to the bereaved.
Arkansas City Republican, Wednesday, April 4, 1885.
THE BLIND,
Led by a Stranger from a Foreign Land.
The Gas and Water Works Ordinances As The Republican Understands Them.
A Burden on the Taxpayers of Arkansas City for 21 Years and Probably Longer.
OUR ERRING COUNCIL.
Last week the REPUBLICAN made mention of the fact that the city council had passed two ordinances on gas and water works. We did not make a careful perusal of them then because of their very closeness to our publication day. We disapproved of them then and this week, after a careful reading, we do so more heartily than ever. The Emporia Republican appropriately remarks.
"Notwithstanding the many important interests of the city to be looked after by those who shall be chosen to the various positions on Tuesday next, the people are paying but little, if any, attention to what is going on. While they pay no attention to the election, they will nevertheless pay the taxes which may be imposed upon them as a result of their indifference. The lack of ordinary business prudence in a majority of the council in 1879 in locating the water works will cost the city thousands of dollars to wipe out the blunder then made. In addition to the great mistake in a pecuniary point of view, the drinking of the city sewerage is simply in coaxing of a pestilence to our very doors. The present authorities have seemed to be unable to do anything to relieve the city from its embarrassment and danger in this respect. Further, we hear it mysteriously whispered about that there is a scheme on foot to sell, lease, or in some way dispose of the water works to private parties."
The above remarks fit Arkansas City just at present. We do not know who put in the water works at Emporia, but that city is now dissatisfied with them, and the REPUBLICAN does not hesitate in condemning them. O'Neil has been given the franchise by our city council to put in gas and water works here. As we stated last week, his bid was the only one received. This was wrong. The council should have given notice that Arkansas City was desirous of putting in water works and had proposals from leading water works companies of the country, and should have obtained figures and specifications. A mass meeting of the taxpayers should then have been called and let them hear the several propositions. They could then have been discussed and the council could have done their constituents' bidding. Instead, the matter is kept quiet and the word of one man taken. This action alone deserve hearty condemnation. To the REPUBLICAN this looks as if the city governors did not have at stake the interests of the taxpayers to any great extent. Putting in water works is a business transaction and should have been treated as such. There are certain individuals in the world when they want $1 worth of printing done they visit all the offices in a town and get the bids, the lowest bidder receiving the "valuable" amount of work. This self-same privilege should be extended to the government of the city to some extent. We understand that Col. Whiting, of Winfield, desired to bid on the water works here, but did not get the opportunity. We believe the cause was that our city attorney informed the mayor that the city council had no right to pass the ordinance and Whiting's representative here telephoned him the city attorney's language. Right here in this city resides a gentleman who desired to make a bid for eastern parties, but did not know the council was ready to take action until the ordinance was published. True, he had read an item in the REPUBLICAN that the council was consid- ering an offer from O'Neil to put in water works, but supposed the great "I am" would advertise for bids. The council was so afraid that our city would be destroyed by fire that a special meeting was held and the bargain struck with O'Neil. But three councilmen were present. The vote was unanimous for O'Neil. So an ordinance was prepared, dictated by O'Neil. We wonder if the trouble was taken to find out whether O'Neil was a responsible party or represented a responsible company?
Last week [ISSUE MISSING] we gave the substance of the two ordinances as nearly as we could. Now we will give a few of our objections. In the first place Arkansas City is bound securely by the ordinances to come up to her part of the contract, but O'Neil is not. O'Neil does not state what kind of gas he will furnish the city for $2.75 per thousand cubic feet. The contract allows him to furnish a very poor quality of gas. We have asked some of the councilmen what kind will be furnished, but as yet we have been unable to find one that knows. Further, O'Neil agrees to furnish us with 30 street lamps, located where the council designates, at $30 per annum, until the number reaches 100. Each lamp over 100 will be lit for $28. Each lamp over 200 will cost but $25 per annum for lighting. Now, our readers will readily see, should we ever use over 200 street lamps, we will have to pay three different prices for the same material. From reading the ordinance it would seem we must pay $30 per annum per hundred, $28 second hundred, etc., instead of reducing the price to a common level after reaching the number designated. Another bad feature of the gas ordinance is the city cannot compel O'Neil to extend pipes to any public building unless six citizens for every six hundred feet of piping agree in writing to use the gas. For instance, should gas be desired to be used in a church, or schoolhouse, or public building off the main street, O'Neil cannot be compelled to lay pipes unless a citizen for every 100 feet of pipes laid binds himself in writing to use the gas. There are other objections in the gas ordinance, but not so prominent as the ones stated above.
The water works ordinance is worse than the gas works, if such could be possible. To start on O'Neil makes a soft bed for himself and backers to lie on for 21 years. The city should have the right to purchase the water works at any time they desired at a valuation fixed by experts. Sections 3, 4, and 5 of the ordinance says:
"The general plan of the works shall be Stand Pipe System, two Dean Duplex pumps, capable of pumping one million gallons of water every twenty-four hours, and so arranged that they can be run either separately or together, two boilers so arranged that they can be run either separately or together, and of sufficient size to make steam with easy firing ample steam to supply the pumping machinery, this to be as a reserve in case anything occurred to the water power or while it was undergoing repair, provided it should need the same. The works when completed shall be capable of throwing two streams through fifty feet of two and one-half inch rubber hose and one-inch ring nozzle eighty feet from any hydrant."
Section 19 says:
"And it is further agreed that if the said party of the first part in the construction of said water works uses the Dean Duplex pump manufactured at Mt. Holyoke, Massachusetts, then in that case but one boiler would be used and would be sufficient."
Right here the ordinance is conflicting, but it is very evident that only one pump and one boiler will be used. It is not safe to rely on one boiler and one pump as an accident to either would render our water works useless until repaired. Many think the stand pipe will avail them in case of accident. What is the stand pipe? It is nothing more than a long drawn out reservoir. Thus our city may be left without protection for 10 days against fire if only one boiler and pump be used. The ordinance does not state to what height this stand pipe will be erected and what its diameter will be. Nor does it state what kind of piping is to be used for street mains. In Wichita the pipes are of wood. Where would wood pipes be in 21 years in Arkansas City? They would be rotten and worthless and our city would have to purchase them, caused by a mistake made by injudicious men of the present day. Another place in the ordinance it says the city shall take 35 hydrants at an annual rent of $60 per hudrant. That this number of hydrants shall be increased by five annually until the number reaches 100 at $60. No matter whether our city needs any hydrants or not, we have got to take them and pay $60 each per annum. Our city may not grow any larger and yet our hydrants keep on increasing and the taxpayers keep up the dance. There are numerous other objections to the ordinances, but the above mentioned are glaring ones.
Next Tuesday our city election will be held. The voters should see that councilmen are elected from each ward who are capable of attending to business. We want men in our council chamber who are opposed to any such ordinances as those prepared by O'Neil and accepted by our expiring council. O'Neil has already appeared on the scene and commenced operations. Let every businessman, if need be, close up his business and go to the polls, and work for the election of such men as are opposed to such outrages. Every man who aided in the passage of the ordinances who was re-nominated should receive a stern rebuke from the taxpayers by an overwhelming defeat at the polls. The future welfare of our homes demands that we elect men to office who are capable of sound judgment. We must have city officers in who will take decided and immediate steps to make null and void the gas and water works ordinances as they now stand.
Arkansas City Republican, Wednesday, April 4, 1885.
The disputed territory known as Oklahoma has an extent of about 1,800 square miles. In order to reach it, it is necessary to go from the borders of Kansas 120 miles westward through the Cherokee country. Its boundary on the south is the Canadian River; on the north, the Cimarron River; on the west, the reservation of the Cheyenne and Arapahos. It originally embraced nearly 5,000 square miles of territory, but various reservations have been set off, so that its dimensions have been reduced to 1,800 square miles, as mentioned above.
The name Oklahoma was given to the country by Colonel Boudinot, a Cherokee, and signifies in the language of that tribe "the home of the red man."
[NOTE: ABOVE STATEMENT IS QUESTIONABLE.]
A bill was introduced into congress, some years ago, to establish a territorial government in the Indian country, to be called "Oklahoma," but the project fell through.
Oklahoma occupies a position nearly in the center of the Indian Territory. In general, it may be defined as bounded on the north by the Cherokee strip of land lying west of the Arkansas River; on the east by the reservations of the Pawnee, Iowa, Kickapoo, and Pottawatomie tribes of Indians; on the south by the Canadian River; and on the west by the reservation of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Indians. The territory within the boundaries thus described is about sixty miles on a line running through its center north and south, and about forty miles east and west, except in the northern part, where it overreaches considerably both east and west. The total area comprises 1,887,800 acres, or over 500,000 acres more than the state of Delaware. The nearest route from Kansas is by way of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe railroad to Caldwell, on the northern border of the Indian Territory. From that point a stage road and cattle trail runs down the west side of the Oklahoma country to Fort Reno, which is about three-fourths of the way down the western border. At that point the road passes out of the Oklahoma country on its way to Fort Sill. From Caldwell to the north line of the Oklahoma country is about sixty miles, the Salt Fork of the Arkansas River being crossed at about half the way. Indianapolis Journal.
The Journal is mistaken about Caldwell being the nearest route to Oklahoma. Arkansas City is headquarters for the boomers, and is the natural gateway to Oklahoma. Come by way of the Santa Fe.
Arkansas City Republican, Wednesday, April 4, 1885.
The time when prairie fires becomes prevalent is approaching, and the following law in regard to setting out fires may be of interest. Section 282, chapter 31, of the compiled laws of Kansas, reads:
"Any person or persons who shall, between the first day of August and the fifteenth day of the following May, build or kindle, or engage in building or kindling any fire upon lands not his or their own, or upon land not occupied by him or them as a tenant or tenants, and leave the same unextingished, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be punished by a fine not exceeding fifty dollars, nor less than two dollars, or be imprisoned in the county jail for a period not more than one month nor less than ten days, or by both such fine and imprisonment."
Arkansas City Republican, Wednesday, April 4, 1885.
All Fool's Day.
Montague Hasie and three other boys took a copper cent and cut it into quarters. Going into A. Traband's, one of the boys called for a quarter worth of cigars. Another boy with him picked up the cigars, and went out. The boy calling for the cigars laid down the quarter of a cent to liquidate the debt and left. Mr. Traband ran after the boys, but could not catch them. He had them arrested. Their trial was before Judge Kreamer Thursday and they were fined $1 each. The boys intended the matter as a "come off" on "all Fool's day."
[BIG AD: GEO. E. HASIE & CO., NEW STORE IN THE HASIE BLOCK.]
Arkansas City Republican, Wednesday, April 4, 1885.
EVERYBODY, GEO. E. HASIE & CO., will open their new store in THE HASIE BLOCK about APRIL 1ST, 1885, AND ASK A FAIR SHARE OF YOUR PATRONAGE.
Arkansas City Republican, Wednesday, April 4, 1885.
The latest rumor is that Turkey and Russia have formed an alliance against England. This, if true, will convert everybody to Bismark's doctrine, as expressed to Jules Favre: "I have little belief in the gratitude of individuals, and none at all in that of nations."
For half a century England has been the protector of the "unspeakable TURK" against Russia, and now, if the report is true, the degraded Porte proposes to ally itself with its worst enemy against its best friend.
The result of such a combination would be the destruction of what little remains of the Ottoman Empire. The fight would simply be over the division of the estate of the "Sick Man" between England and Russia. Probably Russia in the end would take Turkey in Europe and England Turkey in Asia.
Arkansas City Republican, Wednesday, April 4, 1885.
"HOT TIMES."
The Squirt-Gun Ordinance the Cause.
Thursday the businessmen and taxpayers held a meeting to place in nomination a ticket for the city officers to be filled next Tuesday. The following was the result.
FOR MAYOR: A. J. PYBURN.
FOR POLICE JUDGE: CHARLES BRYANT.
FOR CITY TREASURER: CHARLES R. SIPES.
FOR TREASURER OF SCHOOL BOARD: JAMES L. HUEY.
FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE: S. C. LINDSAY.
FOR CONSTABLES: FRANK THOMPSON, J. J. BREENE.
FIRST WARD:
Councilmen: Jacob Hight; A. C. Gould.
School Board: S. B. Adams; T. D. Richardson.
SECOND WARD:
Councilmen: Archie Dunn; Calvin Dean.
School Board: J. P. Witt; John Landes.
THIRD WARD:
Councilmen: J. P. Johnson; M. C. Copple.
School Board: A. D. Prescott; L. E. Woodin.
FOURTH WARD:
Councilmen: John M. Ware; W. P. Wolf.
School Board: A. P. Hutchinson; T. R. Houghton.
Arkansas City Republican, Wednesday, April 4, 1885.
From the County Seat.
TRIBUNE.
Spence Miner has sold all of his accounts in the old firm of McDonald & Miner to A. Knox, for a farm on the Arkansas River near Arkansas City.
Sim Gilbert returned from Washington last week, and says he had a good trip and assisted in placing the president and his assistants on the road to a successful administration. Sam says it will do for him to remain at home now for a time, as the president will call him in case of need.
Our school board has purchased five hundred Maples, which will be set out in the schoolyard on Arbor Day. The water company gives the privilege of using water necessary to keep the trees in good flourishing condition. The pupils should take a pride in ornamenting the school gournds, that they may appear inviting and beautiful. With proper care, the trees planted this season will make good shade in five or six years.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Under the new law the next term of the district court in this county opens the first Saturday in April. The following persons have drawn as petit jurors: Wm. H. Buckles, Winfield; Samuel Wilson, Omnia; John Ross, Walnut; Jo McMillen, Richland; Geo. S. Howard, Creswell; Daniel Bunnel, Silverdale; A. H. Havens, Dexter; S. G. Philips, Pleasant Valley; O. P. Pierce, Silver Creek; W. A. Stewart, Creswell; R. L. Codiff, Spring Creek; C. A. Peabody, Dexter; J. T. Rittenhouse, Windsor; D. D. Kellogg, Ninnescah; J. M. Fleaharty, Silverdale; J. A. Patterson, Walnut; Wadsack, Richland; M. H. McKune, Pleasant Valley, Samuel Eslinger, Winfield; S. C. Roberts, Walnut; G. W. Yount, Walnut; L. E. Woodin, Sr., Creswell; J. O. Reed, Silver Creek; W. W. Underwood, Dexter. [SOME OF THESE NAMES SEEM WRONG! COULD BE IT BE FLEHARTY INSTEAD OF FLEAHARTY, FOR EXAMPLE. INITIALS OF ONE MAN LEFT OUT.]
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Clean up your streets.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Judge Pyburn for Mayor.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
$15,000 bonds donated to O'Neil.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
The A. O. U. W. Social will occur next Friday.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Grimes & Son gave out the first soda water Tuesday.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
DIED. The little babe of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Davis died Tuesday.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
FOR SALE. One 4-year-old mare. Inquire of O. P. Houghton.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
James Hill and Jacob Hight for councilmen in the first ward.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
"BrightSide" is a thing of the past and the bell has quit tolling.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
CHEAP MONEY; $200 to $10,000 to loan. MEIGS & HOWARD.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Geo. E. Hasie & Co., have opened their new grocery store in the Hasie Block.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Money to Loan on Real Estate. Pyburn & Walton over Cowley County Bank.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Meigs & Howard will sell farms for 3 percent commission and city property 2-1/2 percent.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
The Fort Scott and Wichita road reached Anthony Thursday. Trains will be run there in about one month.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Arbor Day was observed in our public schools. A large number of trees were planted; the next thing will be caring for them.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Clean up your back yards or Billy Gray will be around and do it for you Monday, April 6, and the expenses will be charged up to you.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
When you want to brighten up your old rusty plow, do not take it out and plow up the roads. It makes it hard on teams pulling loads to our city.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
DIED. The little baby of D. Woods died Monday morning.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Sunday the gentle Kansas zephyr fanned the frame work of the residence of O. Ingersoll down.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
District court will convene next Tuesday with Judge Torrrance on the bench. A full docket is to be ground out.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Taxpayers, don't let the "squirt gun" ordinance stand as it is. Put men in that understand carrying on city affairs.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Remember the supper at the Commercial Block rooms Wednesday evening given by the Ladies' Episcopal Society.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Put councilmen and a mayor in who have some business qualifications. We don't want any of O'Neil's water works ordinances.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Brown & Pell dissolved partnership April 1st and sold out the stock. Mr. Brown will open a boot and shoe shop over the post office.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
The main street pipe in our water works ordinance is designated nott to be less than six inches in diameter. It should be at least twelve inches.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
S. F. Steinberger has named his drug store the "Hoosier Drug Store." He has had a street lamp erected in front and his drug sign painted thereon.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Have you read the water works ordinance? If not, procure a DEMOCRAT and peruse it and see if you desire to keep the present city officers in power.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Meigs & Howard are loaning money on improved farms and city property at 8, 9, and 10 percent straight. Money paid to borrower as soon as papers are signed.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
O'Neil proposes to throw two streams of water through two-inch hose and one-inch nozzle eighty feet horizontally. Wonder how high he will throw water?
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Geo. W. Ford and A. C. Gould traded properties this week. Mr. Ford's property is known as the old Finley property, and was occupied by A. G. Heitkam.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
It would have been far better to have our present system of water works, worthless as they are, than put the city in debt by laying a new system not any better.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
At the meeting of the second ward voters, Archie Dunn and Theo. Fairclo were nominated for councilmen. Rev. J. P. Witt and John Landes will be on the school board.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Herman Godehard is preparing for the erection of his store room. It will be 25 x 90 feet and two stories high. It will be erected on his lots adjoining his present store room.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
A. E. Madorie, builder. Furnishing plans for business houses a specialty. Satisfaction guaranteed. All orders promptly attended to. Residence, Windsor House, Arkansas City, Kansas.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Two wagon loads of boomers arrived in the city Saturday. On the covers of the wagons were written the inscription:
"C A P T A I N C O U C H, Head Boss" and others had the inscription "Fairwell."
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
We asked a councilman what the diameter of the stand pipe was to be, as the ordinance did not show. He replied, "eighteen inches." It should be at least thirty-six inches to be any account.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Voters: 344 voters registered their names with Jas. Benedict, city clerk; up to Friday, March 27. We believe there are enough voters within the city who did not register to expand the number to 900. This would make Arkansas City have a population of over 4,000.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
The polls in the 1st ward will be at Will Aldridge's lumber yard; 2nd ward, at Thompson & Woodin's livery barn; 3rd ward, J. H. Hilliard's livery stable; and the 4th ward, at Wm. Blakeney's store room.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
DIED. Mrs. Rachael Milks died Tuesday morning. The funeral occurred Wednesday at the residence on Summit street, and the remains were interred in Riverview Cemetery. Three children survive the deceased.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
We would recommend that the taxpayers rise up in their might and present those who aided in the passage of those "ordinances," with a leather medal. Yet this might be too high a compliment for the services rendered.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
T. R. Houghton is coming to the front in good shape since getting into his new quarters. Owing to a rush of work, he has put another harness maker on his "horse." T. R. is the "old reliable" of Arkansas City.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
The new road law enacted last session makes the township officers a board of road commissioners who have charge of the public roads in the township. Work is done by contract or under overseers appointed by the trustee and paid for out of money raised by taxation.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Mose Compton, who moved here with his family from Indiana, has been attended by ill luck since his residence here. In the family there are two boys and three girls, and each one has been attacked by the measles. At one time four members of the family were confined to their bed with them. They are all convalescing at present.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
The ordinance does not say whether the gas and water works will be under one roof or not. Should they be close together, it will be a great mistake. In the manufacture of gas, a large amount of tar and liquor ammonia is given off; and of course absorbed by the earth. The water becomes impregnated and sickness will prevail. It will be worse than drinking sewerage water.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Ten litttle misses, not to be behind their mammas in society organization, met last week and organized what is known as the "Bantam Hen Society." Miss Pearl Newman was elected president; Miss Hattie Sipes, vice president; Miss Edith Ochs, secretary; Miss Grace Love, treasurer. The society meets on Saturdays of each week. None of the little misses are above 11 years of age.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
The ladies composing the Relief Corps, assisted by the G. A. R. Post, will give a charity fair commencing April 28th, with a supper, and continuing as long as any profit can be derived therefrom. Pipes, pictures, furniture, dress goods, silk dresses, china sets, etc., will be disposed of by lot. Proceeds go to the benefit of the Relief Corps and G. A. R.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
To show our readers how well posted one of our councilmen is on the water works ordinance, we quote some of his conversation. He said O'Neil bound himself to throw water eighty feet high from five hydrants at one time. The ordinance states only two, and they are to throw the water eighty feet horizontally and not perpendicularly. After voting, he did not know what it was for. This is splendid evidence that O'Neil dictated the ordinance.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Notwithstanding Arkansas City has splendid drainage, would it not be beneficial, as well as ornamental, to clean the streets and alleys, back yards and gutters of all the old tin cans, pieces of decaying wood and rotten straw, and other excrementatious matter? When warm weather is upon us, we shall recognize that we have been lax as regards the proper salutary measures. This rubbish, if allowed to remain unmolested, will produce sickness of various species. After a season of wet weather, and the sun has had access to this garbage for a few hours, the vapor emitted from it is certainly very offensive to the olfactories and extremely poisonous to the human system. Therefore, would it not be advisable to take the necessary precautions to evade its dire effects?
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Notice Stockmen.
S. P. U., of West Bolton, will meet at the Mercer schoolhouse, Friday evening, April 10th, to transact business of importance. All turn out.
By order of, P. H. SOMERS, Capt. Commanding.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Painters, Attention.
Kellogg & Coombs have received one of the largest invoices of brushes and painters' material ever brought to Arkansas City. Call and see at the No. 33 drug store.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
D. Brunswick was in the city Monday.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
W. D. Mowry has painted his residence.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Abe Rosenfield presides at the Arcade, vice Sam Wile.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Frank Beall went west Monday to go in business. He will visit New Kiowa.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
H. F. Randall, an Illinois friend of John F. Cue, was in the city the front of the week.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Chas. Coombs, and wife, came down from Wichita Saturday last to visit home folks.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
W. R. Smith observed Arbor Day Thursday by getting up early and planting 15 trees before breakfast.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
A. B. Johnson, father of Mrs. Frank J. Hess, arrived in the city Wednesday from Suncook, New Hampshire, on a visit.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
W. H. Keown, of Stanton, Illinois, father of T. D. Keown, arrived in the city today. He will make this his future home.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
T. J. Sweeney is proprietor of the Occidental Hotel at Great Bend. He writes for the REPUBLICAN to come out there.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Riley Rogers did not go to California. He got as far as Belle Plain, met his brother, and made arrangements to go into business there.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Jas. N. Young, a representative of the Kansas City & Southwestern Railroad Company, was in the city the first of the week in the interest of that company.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Tom L. Hill and family, who formerly resided here and moved to Arkansas, have returned and will make Arkansas City their future home.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Miss Ella Cowgill, of Fredonia, who has been visiting at the residence of the Junior editor of the REPUBLICAN for several weeks, returned home Monday.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Mrs. S. B. Fleming went to Springfield, Missouri, last Monday to attend the Woman's Board of the Southwest of the Presbyterian Church. She came home today.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Beatty arrived in the city Saturday from Iola. They will make Arkansas City their future home. Mr. Beatty is a brother of D. R. Beatty, and has entered the city meat market as partner.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Rev. S. B. Fleming went to Newton Thursday to attend Presbytery. He will be away over Sabbath day; therefore, no services will be held at the church. Sunday school will occur at the usual hour.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Chas. S. Miller and family, of Bloomington, Indiana, arrived in the city Wednesday on a prospecting visit. Mr. Miller is a nephew of C. C. Moffat, and is stopping at his residence. Mr. Miller desires to purchase farm property.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Miss Anna Meigs, and Mrs. R. A. Houghton left for Anthony Tuesday morning on a week's visit.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
W. J. Alford, of Ottawa, is in the city this week, looking at this beautiful region. He is a friend of the senior editor of the REPUBLICAN.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Misses Ella DeBruce, Amy Landes, and Jennie Snyder, the latter formerly of this city, were guests of Miss May Hodges last week. They returned to their homes in Arkansas City Saturday evening. Winfield Tribune.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Judge H. T. Sumner, of El Dorado, arrived in the city Thursday and will open a law office in our city. Mr. Sumner practiced law at El Dorado for fifteen years. His family will be here shortly. At present they are visiting in Colorado.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
The sixth monthly session of the Cowley County Teachers' Association convened in Winfield Friday, March 27, at 3 o'clock p.m., with about thirty teachers in attendance. Pres. Limerick called the meeting to order, and, after discussing the relative value of Industrial and Political history, committees on finance and publication were appointed, and the meeting adjourned to meet at 8 o'clock p.m., at the M. E. Church. The inclement weather prevented a large crowd at the church; but quite a number of teachers and citizens of Winfield were in attendance. The programme was well rendered, and the lecture by Rev. Reider, entitled "The teacher's unconscious tuition," was worthy the consideration of all and especially the teachers. The Association met in the high school building, at 9 a.m. The attendance was more than twice that of the previous day. The session was an interesting one; papers were read by Misses Raynolds, Campbell, and Dickie. The afternoon session convened at 2 o'clock. Mrs. Greer, representing the W. C. T. U., met with them and gave an interesting talk on the study of Physiology and Hygiene, with regard to the use of stimulants and narcotics. After disposing of the query box, the usual resolutions were adopted and the Association adjourned.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
"Fritz," the correspondent in the Winfield Courier from Arkansas City, says:
"At a recent meeting the city fathers accepted a proposition made by J. A. O'Neil to erect gas and water works. Their action in this matter is to be highly commended. As it is we have no protection against fire, and if the devouring element should once break out, we could do nothing but stand by and see the destruction of property go on unmolested. Arkansas City has been very fortunate in this respect, but it is not wise to trust any longer to luck. With our proposed system of water-works, property will be comparatively safe. The REPUBLICAN sends us a plaintive little whine about the action of the council in this, but there must always be kicking somewhere, and the REPUBLICAN will probably do as little harm as anyone."
"Fritz" will think we are howling this week. There is not a businessman in this city who sanctions the council's action, and "Fritz" is probably one of the men who passed the ordinance.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
The Beethoven Club postponed the commencement of its musical course, under Prof. Tracy, until next Monday evening on accountt of the revival meetings in prrogress in the Baptist Church this week. The advanced course will consist of twenty lessons. Tuition $1. The elementary course will consist of fifteen lessons with tuition at 75 cents.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Two hydrants to throw water horizontally 80 feet s the kind of water works O'Neil agrees to put in. We wondear how high they will throw water with a stand pipe 18 inches in diameter and 50 feet high. Why did not the council purchase a squirt gun. It would have been just as effective.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Wm. Welch, a youth, while fooling with a loaded revolver Thursday evewning, was shot through the second finger, the ball lodging in the little finger. Dr. Chapel dressed the wounds.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
H. P. Standley has disposed of the Traveler to S. E. Lockley, the father-in-law of J. H. Sherburne. He takes possession the next issue. We understand it is a sure go this time.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
D. C. Riggs received the papers the first of April notifying him that he had been granted his pension claim, $1,247. Mr. Riggs resides in the fourth ward.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Druggists should call at the depot and inform themselves as to the agreement and conditions under which Kansas railroads transport liquors.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
The grand exhibition to be given in this city in a week or ten days by the Domestic Sewing Machine Co., will be duly announced.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Don't vote for any man that aided in the passage of the gas and water works ordinance next Tuesday.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
The Kansas City & Southwestern.
Last Monday night in Highland Hall a mass meeting was held to hear the K. C. & S. Proposition. J. Q. Ashton was chosen to preside and Wm. M. Jenkins as secretary. The following is the substance of the proposition to be submitted to the voters.
The proposition provides that $160,000 in bonds shall be issued by the county in exchange for an equal amount of stock in the company. $30,000 of this amount to be paid by the county when the company has completed ten miles of the line in the county; $50,000 when the road reaches Winfield; $40,000 when it reaches Arkansas City; and the remaining $40,000 when the road is built to the south or west line of Bolton Township.
The road is to be completed to Arkansas City in six months, and to the line of Bolton Township in nine. It passes through Omnia, Richland, Fairview, and Walnut, to Winfield; thence to Arkansas City; and thence through Bolton.
The articles of agreement are very strict. The company is even bound under security to pay all expenses of the election, should the road fail to be built according to agreement.
Depots will be located in Omnia Township, Richland Township, Winfield, Pleasant Valley Township, Arkansas City, and Bolton Township.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Winfield is preparing for a boom. She is trying to absorb Walnut Township within her corporate limits. She wants to extend her city limits to the river on the west, thus taking in the fair ground and city park. On the north to Dutch Creek; on the east out past the mounds, taking in the reservoir; and on the south they remain unchanged. The city will be three miles wide by two miles in length.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
MARRIED. Last Tuesday afternoon Geo. S. Howard and Miss Mary J. Cipher were united in marriage at the residence of Ira Barnett, Rev. Fleming officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Howard left on the afternoon train for the east where they will make an extended visit. The bride and groom are well known by our citizens and all wish them much joy.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Judge Pyburn for Mayor.
The following is explanatory within itself.
HON. A. J. PYBURN, We, the undersigned, citizens of Arkansas City, Kansas, herein respectfully request and urge the use of your name as a candidate for the office of mayor and pledge you our best support.
[COMPARE THE FOLLOWING WITH LIST IN TRAVELER TO SEE THAT IT IS THE SAME...LISTING NAMES ONE AFTER ANOTHER INSTEAD OF LINE BY LINE.]
T. H. McLaughlin, C. A. Howard, John Landes, J. P. Musselman, S. Matlack, J. W. Sparks [?], A. D. Prescott, Thos. Van Fleet, T. R. Houghton, T. Kimmel, Jas. Ridenour, S. P. Gould, W. S. Thompson, M. S. Hasie, Geo. E. Hasie, H. C. Nicholson, F. K. Grosscup,
J. R. L. Adams, T. L. Mantor, S. B. Reed, E. M. Multer, G. W. Cunningham, P. Pearson, J. M. Collins, Archie Dunn, S. B. Adams, Frank J. Hess, Ira Barrett, Wm. M. [?] Jenkins, Uriah Spray, Wm. R. Smith, J. L. Henry, W. E. Gooch, N. S. Snyder, A. P. Hutchinson, R. P. Hutchison, Frank D. Austin, G. W. Miller, C. C. Sollitt, F. W. Farrar, O. [?] G. Shelden, J. L. Howard, H. H. Perry, J. D. Hill, F. B. Hutchinson, E. L. McDowell, A. W. Alexander, P. Wyckoff, L. McLaughlin, E. E. Eddy, Geo. H. Heitkam, S. F. George, O. P. Houghton, O. Ingersoll.
Our space being limited, we are unable to publish a full list of the petitioners, but there were about 360 more names appended to the different petitions circulated in all.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Indian Murderers Convicted.
FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS, March 28. Jas. Arcine and Wm. Parchmeal, full blood Cherokee Indians, were convicted of murder today in the United States court, after a twelve days' trial. They were tried at the last November term of court, but the jury failed to agree and was discharged. The crime for which Arcine and Parchmeal were convicted, was the murder of an old Swede named Henry Feigel, near Paequa [?], in the Cherokee Nation. Twelve years ago Arcine and Parchmeal were informed by a disreputable white man that Feigel had money, and they were advised to kill and rob him. They took his advice, followed the "old man" into the woods, murdered, and robbed him, and got only twenty-five cents. They also took his hat and boots, divided the spoils, and for nearly twelve years kept their secret. Last July Arcine was convicted for selling whiskey in the Indian Territory, and certain developments bring to light the murder of Feigel. Arcine was indicted, but denied participating in the murder. Parchmeal was subsequently indicted and admitted being present at the murder, but claimed that Arcine forced him to be there and that he had no hand in it, but was there under duress. The defendants were represented by different attorneys and each endeavored to saddle the guilt upon the other, and each prosecuted the other to clear himself.
[STATE NEWS.]
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
The Kaw or Kansas tribe of Indians, for whom the state Kansas was named, is now reduced to 250 persons, who are absolutely destitute.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
The Ft. Scott & Wichita railroad has been operating regularly for some time from Wichita to Argonia, a station on the Southern Kansas railroad, between Wellington and Harper. The grading is nearly completed from that place to Anthony, the county seat of Harper Co. Sockyards were located just south of Anthony last Thursday, and an eighty-rod wide trail will be provided from there to the south line of the state. Anthony will have regular trains from Ft. Scott in a short time. It will be the end of the road for a year and probably three years. The terminal agency has been removed from Wichita to Anthony.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 11, 1885.
House cleaning now on docket.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 11, 1885.
FOR SALE. Three beautiful resident lots. Corner facing north and east. Inquire at Diamond Front.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 11, 1885.
C. M. Scott purchased this week five carloads of shelled corn for use on his ranch, paying therefor in the neighborhood of $1,000.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 11, 1885.
About fifteen braves arrived in the city Thursday on their way home at the Pawnee reservation. They are a portion of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Combination.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 11, 1885.
The Daily Courier was issued April 7th. It is the best little local daily we have cast our "peepers" on. Its news columns sparkle like a cat's eye in a dark closet.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 11, 1885.
A colored teamster belonging to the U. S. Troops was arrested Thursday night late for drunkenness and housed over till morning in our $100,000 jail. In the morning he was taken before Judge Kreamer and fined $2 and costs.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 11, 1885.
Rev. Hulburt, the Evangelist, who has been holding a series of meetings in the First Baptist Church, will preach next Sunday morning and evening. Subject in the morning: "The Lord's Prayer." In the evening: "Atheism and Infidelity." All are cordially invited.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 11, 1885.
Ed. Pentecost, Youngheim & Co.'s efficient clerk, will retire from the store April 15th. He and J. E. Hamilton have entered into a partnership and will open up a restaurant and ice cream parlor in the room now occupied by Mr. Hamilton. We wish you success, gentlemen.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 11, 1885.
Dog fanciers are complaining of dog stealing of late. Those who have gone to the ex- pense and trouble to secure good strains of blooded animals don't like to have them taken away and they should be protected. A good dog is a good thing, but a bad dog is worse than useless.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 11, 1885.
Keesler & Hintz, Oklahoma boomers, have opened up a grocery store over across the canal in the boomer's camp. They purchased their opening stock of J. W. Hutchison & Son. This is the second grocery house established over there. The REPUBLICAN would not be surprised if some enterprising boomer did not open a wholesale store room.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 11, 1885.
Kendall F. Smith, of Ponca Agency, Indian Territory, is building a residence on lots on Central Avenue, just east of the hotel. His family will remove here in about four weeks and make Arkansas City their home, in order to give the children the benefit of Arkansas City's superior schooling advantages. Mr. Smith formerly resided here before going to Ponca. Robt. Baird has the contract for the building.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 11, 1885.
Last Saturday night a burglar entered the grocery house of W. E. Poindexter, located at the corner of Church Street and Eighth Avenue at Winfield, reports the Tribune. He effected his entrance by breaking the lock off the back door. He succeeded in breaking the money drawer open, but did not take any money, although the drawer contained $2.81 in coppers. He took a pearl handled revolver from a shelf, and it is thought some tobacco and canned fruit.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 11, 1885.
The suttler at the soldiers' camp across the line is running a saloon. Sunday several parties from here went down and got gloriously full. This desecration of the Sabbath should be stopped.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 11, 1885.
Certain parties assemble two or three evenings of each week in a certain room in a certain hotel in this city and pass the evening in gambling. A word to the wise is sufficient in this case, we think.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 11, 1885.
For the information of farmers and stock breeders, we will say that the Clydesdale stallion, "Pedro," owned by Mr. Prescott, of Illinois, and known as the Snyder horse, last summer, was purchased by Mr. C. M. Scott, who has him for his exclusive use. Mr. Scott will, however, offer the services of his thoroughbred Hamiltonian trotting stallion, "Dick," for a limited number of mares this season.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 11, 1885.
The Wichita Eagle remarks that Dr. M. R. Roe, W. W. Dill's new druggist, came up from Arkansas City last evening in company with W. L. Couch, who is on his way to Washington to lay the boomer matter wide open before the president and cabinet. Couch said he expected to be gone about ten days, and that he expected to be all ready to move into the promised land as soon as he returns.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 11, 1885.
Samuel Hoyt and son, Prof. E. J. Hoyt, have decided to erect a two-story building, 30 x 60 feet, on lots in the block west of the Cowley County Bank. The second story will be made into a hall, and will be fitted up and used as a gymnasium and state armory and other purposes. The contract has already been let and work will commence immediately. The building is to be completed on or before June 1st, 1885. L. J. Wagner and D. W. Stevens have the contract.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 11, 1885.
Thursday morning the Johnson Loan and Trust Complany was formed. The company starts off with a cash capital of $100,000. The incorporators are: A. B. Johnson, J. P. Johnson, A. D. Prescott, H. P. Farrar, Maj. W. M. Sleeth, Calvin Dean, J. L. Huey, and C. A. Howard. The company is formed for the purpose of making loans on real estate and to negotiate loans in the New England states. Several of the incorporators reside in that section. The company's office will be in the vacant room in the rear portion of the Cowley County Bank building. They will be ready for business about May 1, 1885.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 11, 1885.
"Last night," says the Emporia Republican of April 7, "as the eastbound train on the Santa Fe was slowing up at the new depot, a fifteen year old lad, Robert Mitchell, from Arkansas City, attempted to step to the platform. Just as he stepped, the train gave a slight jerk, and he was thrown to the ground and a wheel passed over his foot, badly crushing it. Dr. Burke was summoned and amputated several of his toes and performed the other necessary operations to render the patient as comfortable as possible. He was then taken to the Palace Hotel." The boy formerly worked for C. M. Scott on his ranch and only left his employ last week.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 11, 1885.
Monday night a meeting was held in Highland Hall by those desiring reform. Jim Hill, Judge Pyburn, and others made speeches. The speeches were devoted mainly to discussion of the water works ordinance, which was pretty well ventilated. Mr. Hill substantiated the REPUBLICAN's arguments fully, and set forth other facts of which we had never thought. It is to be hoped that the new council will re-model this water works ordinance to at least the extent which Porch and O'Neal stated in their circulated circular. We hope the council will embody the contents of that circular in the ordinance. It is nothing but right that it should be, to do justice to the taxpayers.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 11, 1885.
Fred Wahlenmeir, who went to Wyandotte several days since to attend the funeral of his brother, returned home Wednesday.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 11, 1885.
The City Election.
Tuesday the city election occurred. There were only two tickets in the fieldthe Citizen's ticket and the Reform ticket, but the supporters of each worked hard for victory. F. P. Schiffbauer was elected mayor by 117 votes.
The councilmen chosen in the first ward were Jacob Hight, long term; James Hill, short term. School board: S. J. Rice and J. W. Ruby.
In the second ward, the race of councilmen was very close. It resulted in the election of Archie Dunn, long term; and Calvin Dean, short term. J. P. Witt and John Landes were put in tthe school board.
In the third ward Capt. Rarick and C. G. Thompson were elected councilmen; the school board is John Love and Dr. H. D. Kellogg.
In the fourth ward A. A. Davis and George Bailey were made councilmen; J. C. Duncan and Alex. Wilson were elected to serve on the school board.
Chas. Bryant was elected police judge.
C. R. Sipes was elected city treasurer.
J. L. Huey was elected treasurer, board of education.
Constables elected were J. J. Breene and Frank Thompson.
Justice of the Peace elected is S. C. Lindsay.
No fights occurred during the day, and no drunkenness occurred until after the returns came in. The returns were not canvassed until last night; therefore, the REPUBLICAN is unable to give the vote of each candidate.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 11, 1885.
The Winfield Daily Courier, in a tabulated statement, shows how much whiskey it takes to preserve the health of Arkansas City and Winfield. The report was made up from the filings with the probate judge, the first of the month, therefore must be correct. Seven druggists have taken out permits in Arkansas City and four in Winfield. The report only covers the sale of about two weeks.
During that two-week period, owing to our city being located high and dry on a sand-hill between the Walnut and the Arkansas, someone has consumed 748 pints, or more than two barrels of whiskey, to allay nervousness. Besides, 371 bottles of beer have been utilized to aid in digestion.
Winfield denizens only get away with 282 pints of whiskey and 30 bottles of beer, not mentioning the "exercises" held at "back door institutions."
The Daily Courier suggests that the miasma rising from Mr. James Hill's canal would breed sickness. It must be terrible. Winfield is more healthy. She required only one-third the "medicine" used farther south. Lord, won't it be simply awful in Winfield when she gets her 25-mile "ditch." But we will wager that the sales here of the "ardent" will be less this month than in March. If not, someone will get their eyes opened in regard to the effectiveness of the law.
[QUESTION: WERE WAGNER & HOWARD ALREADY AWARE OF THE FUNNY BUSINESS GOING ON IN ARKANSAS CITY? IS THAT WHY SCHIFFBAUER GOT ELECTED? PROBABLY WE WILL NEVER KNOW!]
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 11, 1885.
On the night of March 30, T. M. Moreland and G. W. Esters, two tramps who had been killing time in this vicinity for several days, disappeared and took with them two horses belonging to Oklahoma colonists. Some of the boomers headed by H. H. Stafford pursued the thieves and captured them away out in Comanche County. They brought their victims back to our city Wednesday evening and Thursday morning Johnnie Breene went to the colonists' camp and arrested the thieves. They were taken before Judge Kreamer, who bound them over in the sum of $500 each to appear at district court. In failure to give the bond, Sheriff McIntire, who had arrived in the meantime, escorted them to Winfield and incarcerated them in the county bastile.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 11, 1885.
The following are the names of the Arkansas City Border Brass Band: Prof. E. Z. Hoyt, leader; M. Kitchen, assistant; F. Speers, treasurer; H. Godehard, secretary; S. Fluke; C. Grimes; J. Breene; D. Willitt; O. Stevenson; H. McConn; S. Thompson.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 11, 1885.
DIED. Thursday afternoon Mrs. A. W. Patterson died. She has been sick for several days, but it was thought by the attending physician that her illness would not prove fatal. She leaves a husband and three little girls. Her funeral occurred yesterday from the Presbyterian Church and her remains were interred in Riverview Cemetery. Her death is a very sad affair, leaving the three little children motherless.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 11, 1885.
Winfield is full of burglaries. Two have occurred there this week. The Daily Courier says: "The stores of Lynn & French and W. B. Bixley were entered by the back doors, Monday night, through the services of a chisel and hammerbut the thieves cared only for money and got only eight dollars, which had been left in the tills. No merchandise was disturbed.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 11, 1885.
Hackney Harpings.
The youthful nimrods have begun to hunt the festive snipe and plover.
Fin Graham passed through this morning enroute for the Nation with a herd of cattle.
School began Monday in Dist. 4 under the supervision of Miss Ella King.
Rev. P. B. Lee disappointed an anxious congregation at Irwin chapel last Sabbath: sickness.
Another carload of corn arrived this morning for general distribution at 40 cents.
Lewis Brown has ornamented his dooryard with forty rods of painted woven wire fence.
A neat and attractive picket fence adorns the yard of Henry Harbaugh's front dooryard.
Blair Ruth, wife and family, of Pennsylvania, arrived in our midst last Saturday. He is a brother of Ike Rath and Mrs. Dan Mumaw, and intends locating and engaging in gardening until Oklahoma opens up.
Monroe Teeter, who had his arm broken twice and his head bruised considerably last week by being thrown out of his wagon, is convalescing rapidly. His mind still remains a blank in regard to the occurrence of that nearly fatal day. [Teeter: could it be Teter? It is apparent that "Hackney Harpings" did not appear in previous issue. This story might have come from earlier issue which did not get microfilmed.]
It is a little encouraging to observe the trees adopting their foliage. Gentle spring may smile on us once more.
A. C. Cronk finally got "took in" on a horse trade last week. He now has a fine looking animal that is much more ornamental than usefulbulky. A. C. will have lots of amusement this season keeping the flies off of this noble (?) steed.
Al. Horn had bushels of fun harrowing one day this week. Al has a strong disinclination to wearing out shoe leather where it may be avoided by adopting other expedients. Hence he rides a pony and drives a harrow team. His horses became unmanageable, and during an effort to control them, the lines broke when a race for the barn took place in which Al came out second best. The harrow was much demoralized and considerably disordered.
Miss Wilson's school in District No. 10, will close this coming Friday, with the usual exhibition.
Bob Holland will abandon the book-peddling business for awhile and pay the role of a cameo oil artist.
The Irwin Chapel Sunday school reviewed all the lessons of the past quarter last Sabbath. An exceedinglypleasant and interesting time was enjoyed. Messrs. Benson, Anderson, Gyer, and Mesdames Ed. Chapen, Brown, Anderson, and Miss Edith Holland each took a lesson and ventilated it, while Supt. Fisher reviewed the remainder of the quarter.
GRAPHITE.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 11, 1885.
Bolton Items.
James Minchell [? Do they mean Mitchell?] leads the farmers of East Bolton in getting the first corn of the season planted; the ground is rather cold yet for corn to come up soon; next week thousands of acres will be planted in corn.
Albert Davis is now a resident of the state line, he having rented Moses Greenabaugh's farm.
Richard A. Boys and wife of Felicity, Clermont Co., Ohio, has moved to Kansas and is now a resident of East Bolton.
Simon Snyder of Brooklyn, Iowa, spent a few days with relatives and friends. Mr. Snyder has shipped several carloads of potatoes from Iowa to Kansas during the past winter.
The new schoolhouse district is just now in a bad pickle. In November of 1884 they voted bonds to the amount of $800 [? NOT SURE OF FIGURE...DISTORTED...COULD BE $500] for the purpose of building a new schoolhouse, the bonds were sent to the state Superintendent and accepted, but could not accommodate them with any money until February 1885. And in order that they might have school this year, Mr. Buzzi agreed to build the house, and complete it at once; which he did, about the time at which they were looking for their money. The new State Superintendent overhauled the papers which were turned over to him by the old Superintendent; and in examining these bonds, he discovered that the majority of voters in the District had not voted for the bonds, although the votes cast were in favor of the bonds. The board was at once petitioned to call an election for the purpose of voting new bonds. And the result of the election was, the bonds were defeated. The board was again petitioned to call another election, which will be next week. Certain parties are working day and night to defeat them again.
Some time between Friday evening of last week and Monday morning of this week, some sneak stole the water pail from the schoolhouse in District 80. It might be made very unpleasant for anyone found disturbing school property.
Mrs. Robt. Stevenson is quite sick at the present writing; her health has been on the decline for some time.
The band met at the Mowry schoolhouse for practice last Saturday night. We hope the boys may not weary in well doing.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 11, 1885.
Bolton, 89.
To my friends I will say bye, bye, and remember you will always be welcome to a rough meal, at my house, wherever I may be.
To Langfeldt's "conceited ass," who made so many trips to Winfield, and begged so hard for a certificate, and wept so bitterly when he got 56 in mathematics, to him I will say, that I may go for prowling tom cats, but I never go for my neighbor's peach orchard with a sack, nor early to his cow corrall with a milk pail. But every man to his taste. One may prefer stealth by sacking his neighbor's fruit, while another may choose the early morn to gather the lactic fluid from his neighbor's kine. All of which is the outgrowth of an infidel training which has for its end neither virtue, principle, nor common decency, but rather the seeds of unmitigated villainy. Z. CARLISLE.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 11, 1885.
LOST. Between Arkansas City and Guelph a morocco back day-book belonging to Frank Wallace. Finder will confer a favor on Mr. Wallace by returning the same to this office as the book is useless to anyone except the owner.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 11, 1885.
DIED. D. P. Swan, County Treasurer of Sumner County, died Thursday last, after a long illness, with throat and lung disease. The treasurer's office of Sumner is now closed awaiting the appointment of a successor to Mr. Swan.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 11, 1885.
BUGGIES! BUGGIES!!
TIMPKIN and BREWSTER spring buggies for only $85. Thirty days only, to make room for our new spring stock. The best bargain ever made in this city.
AT THE SHABBY FRONT. D. L. MEANS, Proprietor.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 11, 1885.
Abe Steinberger, editor of the Grenola Record, has been arrested for libel by one John Oliphant, of Elk County.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 11, 1885.
The Colonists and The Cherokee Strip.
ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS, April 2. That part of the Indian Territory, known as the Cherokee strip, has been the line of defense against the invasion of Oklahoma by Capt. Couch and his followers for some time past. The members of the Cherokee Strip Associa- tion have been quarreling among themselves, the more wealthy members seeking to oust the less influential, and possess themselves of all the lands.
The Standard Oil Company has been among the most agressive and has suffered the loss of considerable fence and other improvements. The poorer members of the association have resisted the encroachments of these more wealthy associates, and of late a decided stand has been taken by the former and a strenuous effort is being made to throw off all allegiance of the strip on the grounds that it is public domain.
At a meeting held in Caldwell a few weeks ago, the board of directors by whom all the secret concerns of the association are directed and controlled determined
TO ENFORCE THEIR CLAIMS
for assessment against the rebellious members of the organization, and soon after notices to pay their assessments or drive their herds off the land were served on a dozen members.
Since then an organization has been in the course of formation with a view to oppose and resist the claims of the board, and though the fight was conducted secretly, knowledge reached the boomers, and the contest has been watched by them with eager anxiety. The result of such a domestic quarrel must, of course, be favorable to the colonists; and as a matter of fact, many owners of small cattle herds have already declared themselves in favor of the settlement of Oklahoma and the Cherokee strip.
Soon after the adjournment at the Caldwell meeting
A PETITION WAS PREPARED,
a portion of which could not be got hold of before today, and which is given below in full. This opposition led to the calling of another meeting for the 15th inst., and that the situation is regarded as perilous to the interests of the Cherokee Strip Cattle Association is rendered evident by such a call.
Following is The Petition.
To his excellency, Grover Cleveland, president of the United States:
We, the undersigned citizens of the United States and of the state of Kansas, respectfully represent unto your excellency that we are now, and for some time past have been occupying and using as a pasture for our cattle herds that certain portion of the Indian Territory known now as the Cherokee strip.
That an organization of capitalists known as the Cherokee Strip association claim to own said pasture land under and by virtue of a lease from the Cherokee Indians.
That said association, through collusion and confederation with scheming politicians and corrupt government officials did get and obtain and do hold and possess a lease from said Cherokee Indians purporting to be executed with the sanction of government authority.
That the title of said land long since passed from the Indians to the United States under and by virtue of a treaty and partially completed contract of sale with said Indians and that said land thereby became and is part and parcel of the
PUBLIC DOMAIN.
That said association is a powerful syndicate of capitalists organized for the sole purpose of obtaining exclusive possession of said lands through corrupt influences under the guise of legal sanction.
That from its inception, while knavishly pretending to protect the rights of paid Indians in the collection of heavy rentals for the use of said land, said association has been but fostering an oppressive monopoly and depriving the people of the right guaranteed to them by the constitution, of settling upon and building homes on a part of the public domain.
That under the pretended sanction of authority obtained by corrupt influences and the well concealed bribery of government officials, said association has succeeded in securing protection for their unlawful claims by a
MISCREDITED AND UNCONSTITUTIONAL EXERCISE,
of military powers, and has by the same influences prevented their claims to said lands from being questioned by lawful authority and their title thereto from being brought into dispute.
That we have felt the iron hand of this oppressive monopoly until we are no longer able to endure its heavy pressure, and being unable to fully compete with the enormous capital arrayed against us, and unwilling to allow our smaller interest to be sacrified to the greed of these human cormorants, we earnestly and respectfully petition your excellency for an immediate investigation into the claims of said Cherokee Strip association under said lease, and inasmuch as we are informed and verily believe that the military authority of the United States is to be invoked against us because of our unwillingness and refusal to recognize the right or claim of said association to collect rental for said portion of the public domain upon which our cattle herds are now grazing and that we are now threatened with eviction from said lands unless the demand of said association be complied with.
We further petition your excellency to protect us from the threatened danger by withdrawing the military forces now located on the Kansas border for the avowed purpose of protecting said association in the exclusive possession and control of said Cherokee strip and the country known as Oklahoma and your petitioners will ever pray, etc.
Late last evening it was reported that some new engine had been set in motion against the leaders of the colony, but so far as traced, the only ground for apprehension is the statement of Gen. Hatch that Secretary Lamar had instructed District Attorney Hallowell of Topeka to push the prosecution of the boomers as rapidly and vigorously as possible. A general impression seems to prevail that a new policy will be developed in a few days on the part of the government, but the boomers would welcome any change that would bring the situation to a crisis.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 11, 1885.
A little six-year-old son of Henry Bernard, across the Arkansas, met with a severe and painful accident Wednesday evening. He, in company with Mr. Beaman's little boy and one or two others, was playing in the sand near Mr. Beaman's residence. At the time he got hurt he was lying down and the other boys were running and jumping on him, when one of them pumped on his arm, breaking the bone below the elbow. The little fellow was brought over to Dr. Maggard, who repaired the breakage, and he will probably be all right again in a few weeks. Oxford Register.
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Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
It will require seventy thousand head of cattle for Armour & Co., of Chicago, to fill their English order for canned beef. Huge orders are being received by American cartridge manufacturers from England and Russia. If these things are strong evidence that a bitter and lasting conflict is imminent between the great powers of Europe, the signs are worthless. Between Russia and Turkey there is a perfect understanding. The Porte has even gone so far as to ask Bismarck in regard to the advisability of Turko-Russian alliance.
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Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
By mutual consent Brown & Pell have dissolved partnership. All parties, knowing they are indebted to the above firm, call and settle with Pell at the old stand.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Winfield was visited by a cyclone Thursday afternoon and with blood in its eye, quotes the Courier, proceeded to "raise" the awnings in front of J. P. Baden's grocery, Taylor & Taylor's millinery store, Martin's shoe shop, and several others south. But they went too highsome of them clear up over the building and lodging on the roof. The "whirl" came from the west, says E. D. Taylor, who rooms over the Millinery store. It demolished every awning it struck, smashed in windows, and made things exceedingly lively. It seems to have raised itself after attending to these awnings and passed on quietly until it reached the house of Capt. T. B. Myers, on east 14th Avenue. Here it swooped down and laid out the Captain's frame stable. His pony is missing and is perhaps yet charging [?] on the bosom of the cyclone.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
A young man by the name of Richard Roe went to Harper last week, stole a valuable stallion north of town, and started home. The officers overhauled the chap in Sumner County and returned him to Harper, where a preliminary examination was had before Judge Merrick, and he was bound over to the district court. Friends in the east can hereafter address Roe at Lansing, Kansas. We understand Roe is an assumed name by which means he hopes to conceal his identity. We guess Roe captured his alias from Arkansas City's police records, as we know of about 50 cases tried before Judge Kreamer by that name. Richard Roe must be a terrible villain.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
The A. T. & S. F. Railway find the freight room at the depot much too small. An addition of 70 feet will be built on immediately.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Kellogg & Coombs have fitted up a room at the rear of No. 33 drug store in which to display their stock of wall paper.
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Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Henry T. Sumner, ATTORNEY AT LAW, ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS.
Office under Cowley County Bank. Will practice in all the courts State and Federal.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Notice to Contractors.
Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received at the office of the County Clerk of Cowley County, Kansas, until Friday, April 17, 1885, to furnish materials, build, and complete a two-story house, thirty (30) by fifty (50) feet, on the Poor-farm of said county. Agreed to and in conformity with plans and specifications on file in said County Clerk's Office, the Board of County Commissioners reserving the right to reject any and all bids. Done by Order of County Commissioners, Cowley County, Kansas.
J. S. HUNT, County Clerk and Clerk of said Board.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
McDOWELL BROS. -AT- GARRIS' OLD STAND Will be glad to GREET YOU! Highest market price paid for Fat Cattle, Hogs, and Sheep. CASH FOR HIDES.
Call and see us. ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
TRAFFLICK & BLIZARD, Successors to A. E. KIRKPATRICK, are before the public with a full line of Staple and Fancy GROCERIES, FEED AND PROVISIONS at reasonable prices. We have a No. 1 Baker and can furnish you fresh Bread, Cakes, Pies, and Buns daily. Call and see us and our stock. TRAFFLICK & BLIZARD.
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Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
A. P. Smith is building a residence in McLaughlin's addition.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Mrs. Frank Crawford of the fourth ward is very sick this week.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
BIRTH. Borrn to Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Beach, of Beaver Township, a daughter. Dr. Charley Grimes thus becomes an uncle.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
A lady who resides in the city, one evening last week, made twenty-six calls in less than two hours time. This beats Maud S.'s record of 2:10.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
McDowell Bros. have returned to Arkansas City and purchased the meat market of Jos. Garris. They will be glad to meet all their old customers at their market.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
John Ingles has purchased ten lots in Swarts' addition. What does that mean? Is John going to take unto himself a better half? Indications point in that direction.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Finney, Schiffbauer & Co.'s store, down on Gray Horse, was blown from the foundation by the small blizzard Sunday night. The damage done was promptly paid by the insurance company.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Neff & Henderson shipped 11 carloads of stock yesterday morning to St. Louis. There were three carloads of hogs, three of sheep, and five of cattle. Neff & Henderson accom- panied the shipment to its destination.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Since the beautifying of the school grounds on Arbor Day, Prof. Weir and the other teachers are making arrangements to have a plat of the ground and trees planted, and the improvements made. Wm. Gall will do the drawing.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Bob Hutchison is building an addition to his residence.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Herman Godehard has commenced work on his new store room.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Cal. Dean, in the second ward, got there for councilman by two votes.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Rev. J. P. Witt's new house is nearly completed. It is in the second ward.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Allan Ayers will greet you with a shake now. He has an attack of malaria and chills.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
BIRTH. Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Huey, Sunday, April 5, 1885, a son. Family doing splendidly.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Rev. McKay, of Emporia, will hold Episcopal services in the Highland Hall tomorrow evening.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
The county board will let the contract for the erection of a house on the poor farm. It will cost about $3,000. See notice.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
Marriage licenses since our last.
Jas. P. Willes, Delilah Davis.
Anderson Pennington, Cora A. Hohn.
Fred Frost, Henrietta McCleery.
Udo Funk, Mollie Tulley.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Geo. E. Hasie & Co., have their handsome retail grocery establishment open ready for business. It is one of the neatest arranged grocery houses we have seen.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Last week Sept. Andrews had been a resident of this country two years. He immediately went to Winfield and took out naturalization papers. He is now an American citizen and a voter.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
One night last week lightning struck the stable of John Martin. A horse and mule were killed and the stable and harness burned up. Mr. Martin resides on Wm. Krep's farm, south of town a few miles.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
L. H. Simpkin, who has been keeping his gray mare in a stable back of Bonsall's photograph gallery, had her stolen Tuesday night. Stealing a horse is getting to be not an uncommon occurrence in this county lately.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
J. W. French, of Ponca Agency, Indian Territory, has been in the city this week. Mr. French is here preparing for the erection of a residence on his lots in the Second Ward. It will be a handsome home. The cottage which stands on the lots now will be converted into one of the wings.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Steps are being taken towards the organization of a building and loan association. Those whom are interested are requested to meet at Judge A. J. Pyburn's office tonight. An association of this kind is what Arkansas City has been in need of for years. The poor man can have a chance of obtaining a house now and not pay his hard-earned wages out in rent. The same amount of money paid out in rent can be used in making payments on your home.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
The Daily Courier says: "The arrest and conviction of the man Copenhaser, last week, by county attorney Asp for having a pint of whiskey for medical purposes and then using it as a beverage, has sent terror to the souls of some dozen of the thirsty who have been consoling themselves with the thought that they could hoodwink the law. The spectacle of a man's looking through the grates as a peanlty for buying a bottle of whiskey comes upon them like a nightmare. The longer the new law is tried, the more do we hear wailing and gnashing of teeth."
County Attorney Asp should try his hand in this "neck o' woods."
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
The Episcopal Fair.
Wednesday evening, at Highland Opera House, the ladies of the Episcopal society gave their fair. To say it was a grand success but faintly expresses it. "It was the grandest aggregation of wonders ever displayed under one dome." By permission a REPUBLICAN representative draws a pencil picture as near life-like as he possibly can.
Just as you enter our beautiful opera hall, you were greeted at the door by E. L. Kingsbury, who scientifically and expeditiously relieved you of ten cents as an admission fee. After this momentary performance, you stand and look, struck with awe at the beautiful things taken in by your vision. The brilliant light given off by the numerous gas jets makes the scene all the more dazzling. The three magnificent booths, clothed in the beautiful white, red, blue, and pink drapery, enchanted one. The beautiful arrangement of the room presented there will long be stored away in the mind's eye of the writer. Vividly impressed upon our mind, we can never forget it.
You long for a further investigation, and a few steps carry you to the candy booth. Here your "sweet tooth" was replenished by Mrs. R. E. Grubbs and Miss Amy Landes. The booth was neatly arranged, and the many customers were well pleased with the bits of sweetness handed out to them.
Turning to the right from the candy booth, you encounter the Gipsy's tent. Here Miss Florence Grosscup, the Gipsy Queen, unveiled the black art. The past, the present, and the future was here given you for ten cents; also a true likeness of your future wife for another ten cents. Miss Grosscup is well adapted to the art of necromancy. She foretold wonders, and many a lad's heart was made light by the Gipsy queen's prophecies.
From mirth to real, you pass again and behold the fancy booth. Mrs. F. J. Hess and Miss Ora Farrar preside over the beautiful collection of fancy work. The articles for sale ranged at various figures, and if your pocket-book was not "busted" and your arm loaded ere you turned to take a chance on the Owl clock, it was not the fault of the presiding ladies.
Near by this booth was a stand where for ten cents you were allowed to guess the number of beans in a jar. Miss Anna Meigs took your name, guess, and money, and the large number of guesses she recorded, 70 in number, testified to her willingness to accommodate you. Charles Chapel was the best guesser. There were 1,403 beans in the jar and Charlie guessed 1,500.
From the guessing stand your steps are directed to the elegant hand-painted satin bedspread and shams. Over 150 chances were taken on these. Will McConn was the winner. They were the most beautiful articles on exhibition. Since the drawing our heart has been sad on account of our ill-luck, but we have consoled ourselves with the thought, "tis better to be born good looking than lucky."
Dr. Parsons received the fine cake as his guess was the nearest to the weight, and W. E. Gooch was voted the handsome dressing-gown, as he was decided to be the most popular gentleman.
At the art booth Mrs. H. P. Farrar and Mrs. W. E. Gooch presided. This booth had many designs of art. The most notable were those painted by Mrs. Frank Beall, Mrs. W. E. Gooch, and Miss Nellie Hasie.
Under Cleveland's reign, Miss Mamie Steinman had been appointed postmistress, and she reigned supreme in P. O. in the corner. Stamps were high: 10 cents for one letter, but there were quite a number who invested.
By this time you became thirsty, and turning to depart, you meet Rebecca at the Well, who insisted that you should take lemonade. Miss Linda Christian was Rebecca; conse- quently, a large number of the lads were thirsty quite frequently.
With this walk among such a large aggregation of wonders, one was apt to get hungry. The ladies were not unmindful of the wants of the inner man. For upon the stage they had furnished refreshments.
Before leaving the hall to finish up the evening's entertainment (and your pocket-book), you must try your luck at fishing. Ivan Robinson can tell you more about the fish caught than anybody else. He invested, and now he has certain wearing apparel he does not need yet awhile. Misses Nellie Nash and Etta Barnett were the mermaids of the pond.
This is the entertainment as we saw it. It was a grand success. The proceeds amount to over $300, and undoubtedly was the largest amount of money ever realized from a church fair. The ladies were over six weeks making preparations and the REPUBLICAN is glad to say their efforts were crowned with success.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
H. P. Standley will remain with the Traveler as business manager.
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Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Eli Youngheim was down election day.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Mrs. W. D. Mowry, for several weeks, has been very sick.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
A. A. Newman came home Saturday, bringing a large stock of goods.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Sam Swarts was in town Tuesday. Sam no longer sticks type on the Wichita Eagle.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
S. J. Gilbert has taken charge of W. A. Lee's implement house in this city.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
A. P. Hutchison is assisting in J. W. Hutchison & Son's grocery establishment.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Thos. Barrett, of Fredonia, is visiting in the city. He desires to get a position as clerk.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
J. W. Hutchison and family moved into their new residence in the fourth ward Tuesday.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Mrs. Wes Ferguson is visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. Cal Ferguson, at Winfield this week.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Isaac Ochs, of the Bee-Hive, has an attack of malaria. He is just getting climated, you know.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
T. J. Mitts is building a residence in the fourth ward in the vicinity of the Central School building.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
John Mercer, a hoosier friend of D. L. Means, is visiting in the city this week. He is prospecting.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
D. C. Myers, a freind of S. F. George, was in the city yesterday rustling wholesale hardware business.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
J. H. Hilliard, for several days past, has been very sick. He was unable to come down and vote Tuesday.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Mrs. W. M. Sleeth is convalescing from her attack of pneumonia. She has been sick some four weeks.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
B. M. Baker, a capitalist of Muscatine, Iowa, was in the city this week looking for a place to invest his money.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Geo. Bristol, of Chicago, an old acquaintance of Edward and Wm. Green, is visiting in the city this week.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Our good friend, Henry Gilstrap, came over from Silverdale Saturday last to give the REPUBLICAN a boost.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Mrs. May Huyck and son, Harry, left for Howard Wednesday on a business trip. They will be gone about four weeks.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Mrs. R. A. Houghton did not visit in Anthony as long as she intended. She came home Saturday, accompanied by Mrs. H. O. Meigs.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Thos. Hill and family have rented a residence in the fourth ward near the Central School building and commenced housekeeping.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Chas. Schiffbauer, after voting Tuesday, left for Chicago, where he went on business connected with his store down on Gray Horse.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
W. T. Wise, of the music firm of Shaw & Co., Wichita, was in town Friday, delivering a fine Emerson piano to Dr. Kellogg, the druggist.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Wednesday morning H. O. Meigs and daughter, Anna, arrived in the city from Anthony. Mr. Meigs will remain here this time.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Dr. Z. Carlisle left for his Great Bend home Monday. We are sorry to lose the Doctor. He is a good citizen, no matter where he resides.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
A. V. Alexander went west yesterday. He will visit the new yards at Larned and Kinsley lately put in by the firm of A. V. Alexander & Co.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Frank Beall has returned from his western trip. He has concluded not to try and develop the west, but to remain in Arkansas City and buy wheat the coming summer.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Sam Wile is still in the Arcade. The REPUBLICAN was mistaken in saying he had resigned. It was another man. Sam just went to see his girl over at Wellington. That was all.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel and children, visitors at A. V. Alexander's residence, returned to their home last Saturday, at Huntsville, Missouri. Mr. Samuel was fascinated with Arkansas City.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Frick Bros, from Pennsylvania, were in the city yesterday looking for a location. They want to buy lots and erect a building and enter our business circle. We hope they may succeed.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
W. B. Haigins went to St. Louis yesterday morning along with the rest of Neff & Henderson's train load of Poland-China stock. Mr. Haigins and Col. Neff will make a two months' visit in Indiana.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Kendall Smith came up from Ponca Agency Wednesday to look after his business. He ordered the REPUBLICAN for one year to go to Ponca Agency to keep him company while his family were residing here.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
"Hank" Endicott, several days ago, purchased a team and wagon and went west. He spent fifteen days in rambling over that country, and finally traded his team for a house and lot in Ashland. He came home in time to vote.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Frank McClain, faberizes the Daily Courier, is Burden's musical man, and was in the city Monday on his road to Arkansas City, where he will engage as instructor of the Terminus' new brass band. As a musician, Frank has few superiors.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
J. W. Jordan, special agent of the Cherokee Nation, will arrive in Arkansas City April 15. Mr. Jordan comes here for the purpose of removing intruders from ranges in the territory of parties who have paid their tax.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Robt. Corlett came back to his home Thursday after a three months' visit among relatives in New York. Last Sunday he took a sleigh ride and today he has on his summer suit, sweating under a hot Kansas sun, provided the weather doesn't change before we get through issuing our paper.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
From the Belle Plain Resident: J. R. Rogers, the new member of the firm of Rogers and St. Clair, has permanently taken up his abode here. Mr. Rogers comes from Arkansas City, at which place, for the past eight years, he has been connected with the City mills.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
H. L. French, son of J. W. French, at Ponca, has been appointed chief clerk and superintendent of the Ponca, Nez Perces, Otoe, and Pawnee agencies, by Agent Scott. He commenced his duties April 1, and succeeds Capt. Stever, whose time expired with the first of the month. Many of our citizens are acquainted with Mr. French, and will be pleased to learn of his advancement. He will enjoy the lucrative salary of $1,200 per annum.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
The Wellington Standard faberizes the fact that Henry Endicott, a resident of Arkansas City and an uncle of Will Mann, of the firm of Frantz, Mann & Co., paid this city a visit this week, being his first for many years. Mr. Endicott is one of the pioneers of Southern Kansas, having chased the buffalo over this part when the great city of Wellington was yet numbered with the unknown, and of course the magnificent buildings in almost endless number, called forth much praise and admiration.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
S. A. Hoffman and wife came home Wednesday from their exposition trip to New Orleans. Mr. Hoffman was content to come back to Kansas, and especially Arkansas City. Wheat was better in Cowley County than any he saw on the way. Among the cities of note visited was Nashville, Tennessee. They visited the National Soldier's Cemetery there, and Mrs. Hoffman, by the aid of the guide, discovered her father's grave out of the several thousand soldiers buried there. He died while in the service and this was the first time Mrs. Hoffman ever looked upon his grave. Mr. Hoffman promises a communication descriptive of the trip to the REPUBLICAN next week.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
District Court.
From the Daily Courier we glean the proceedings of the mill of justice.
Court met Tuesday morning and went through a few cases. The term will last six weeks and the docket is quite heavy.
A. P. Johnson was appointed to act as County Attorney in the case of the State against D. P. Hurst, Mr. Asp being disqualified by reasons of his connections with the case before election.
Case of State against Kimmell was set for next Monday.
State vs. Isaac Frier was stricken from the docket.
The bailiffs for this term are T. A. Blanchard and R. Farnsworth.
In the divorce case of Anna Mount against John H. Mount, the divorce was granted, also forty dollars to Mrs. Mount with which to pay costs.
On Wednesday the case of D. F. Best for disturbing the peace of an Arkansas City individual some time ago, was the first case called in the District Court. He was acquitted.
Dr. Burge plead guilty to one count on charge of illegally prescribing liquor. Judgment deferred to Monday. The regular jury was dismissed until next Monday.
State vs. Dennis P. Hurstt, assault with intent to killdefendant waived arraignment, and a plea of guilty to simple assault was accepted by County Attorney Asp. Judgment deferred.
State vs. Lewis C. Rice, adulterynollified.
State vs. R. H. McGinnis, assault with intent to kill. Case continued.
Thursday was a big day. The case of the state vs. V. W. Akin, violation of the old prohibitory law, at Tannehill, was tried by the court, and the defendant acquitted. This is a very peculiar case, appealed from Justice Snow's court. Last fall J. H. Watts and Akin started to Winfield. When they reached Tom Poor's, Watts proposed to Akin that the latter go in and procure a pint of whiskey, and gave him a half dollar to pay for it. Somebody got wind of this and had Poor arrested for selling it. Of course, Watts and Akin were the principal witnesses, and the latter swore that Poor refused the money and merely loaned them the liquor. But Akin wasn't quite cute enough to engineer his story through and left the kink of his having ketp the fifty cents given him by Watts, tthus getting himself into Poor's shoes. Poor was then discharged and Akin arrested. Judge Torrance held that as both drank the liquor, there could be no delivery excepting on the part of Poorthe two being the receiversand therefore no violation of the old law.
The bond of Alice Jeffries, charged with being an accomplice in the Smith & Zook safe burglary last January, was forfeited and her case continued to the next term. New bonds fixed at $9,000.
The case against Lewis for burglarizing tthis safe, will be dismissed, and he will plead guilty to jail-breaking. Having been caught emerging from the three-foot tunnel made under the wall of the jail, he couldn't get out of that charge. The penalty is imprisonment in the "pen" not exceeding two years or more than six months in the county bastile.
The case of David Hahn against Isaac Wood, shed for damages, was dismissed at cost of plaintiff.
In the case of the city against Henry Brown, jury was waived. Case pending.
S. T. Sheets, against E. M. Godfreycase dismissed at cost of plaintiff, for want of prosecution.
B. W. Matlack against N. B. Beebee et aldismissed with prejudice at cost of plaintiff.
The Standard Implement Company vs. Allison Toopsdismissed on mottion of plaintiff.
J. A. Wallace vs. J. W. Henthorn et alon plaintiff's motion was dismissed.
Jeremiah Weakly vs. Burton D. Guinn et altried by cout and judgment for defendants. Judgment set aside and new trial ordered for next term.
Frances M. Mallett vs. Burton D. Guinnsame order.
Wesley Mallett vs. Burton D. Guinnsame order.
Isaac L. Newman vs. William H. Speers et aldefendant Speers was given leave to answer by Monday next.
James T. Shephard vs. Robert J. Maxwelljury waived.
W. A. Lee vs. W. R. Branoncontinued by consent.
B. W. Matlack vs. John W. Gibsonjury waived.
B. W. Matlack vs. Sarah Wycoffdismissed at plaintiff's cost with prejudice.
B. W. Matlack vs. Wm. Vansickcontinued by consent and defendant given leave to answer by the 20th inst.
N. R. Branson vs. W. A. Lee et alcontinued by consent.
Grace May Weston et al vs. Eliza Croninjudgment by default, and S. H. Myton, B. F. Wood, and J. W. Connor appointed to partition real estate.
H. E. Silliman vs. Edward Iles et aldismissed on motion of Plaintiff.
Court adjourned this evening to Monday next.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
The ladies of the Episcopal Guild Society will meet at the residence of Mrs. R. E. Grubbs, Wednesday afternoon, at 3 p.m.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
O. P. Houghton, of the Green Front, comes out this week with a new ad. Readers, take notice and profit thereby.
AD. CARPETS! CARPETS! Now is the time to change or put down new ones. We carry all grades and feel confident we can save you some money.
Call and See Us Before Making Your Selection.
STRAW HATS FOR MEN,
STRAW HATS FOR BOYS,
STRAW HATS FOR GIRLS.
The Fitch Custom-made Boot and The Gannon Custom-made Ladies' Fine Shoes.
We cannot possibly get them made fast enough to supply our customers; a fresh supply will be here in a few days.
We can do you good on clothing, both men's and boys'. Come in and see our new suits.
A cordial invitation we extend to all to call and see us whether you want to purchase or not. O. P. HOUGHTON.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Mrs. Dr. S. B. Parsons and children arrived in this city from Ann Arbor, Michigan, yesterday.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
The Boomers.
And there came into Arkansas City a great multitude. And each man thereof is called a Boomer.
He sitteth beside the still waters of the Arkansas and singeth "There is a happy land."
He putteth his trust in Cleveland and gotteth left.
He waiteth in vain for Spring to come,
For behold, the Spring cometh not and Cleveland sayeth, "Go ye not into Oklahoma."
But he sayeth, "No man knoweth the wisdom of the democratic party."
And he waiteth.
In the morning he heareth good news but in the evening they vanish like a vapor.
He envieth the cattle king his kingdom, but the great Centurion, whose name is Hatch, sayeth: "Envy not the cattle king, for I say even unto you, is he not of the chosen of Uncle Sam?"
And the boomer cusseth.
And sayeth, "I will return unto the land of my wife's folks, before my mule dyeth and my money is all gone."
Yea, verily, the way of the boomer is hard.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
The Oklahoma Boomers.
KANSAS CITY, April 3. The Times, Arkansas City, Kansas, special says: "At a meeting of the Oklahoma boomers this afternoon, it was decided that Capt. Couch should go himself to Washington and lay their cause before the authorities. He will probably start Wednesday next. His followers, meanwhile, will remain in camp here. Gen. Hatch has sent his private scout into Oklahoma to ascertain what companies and men are occupying lands there.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Cattle Men Must Go.
KANSAS CITY, March 25. A Times Arkansas City correspondent telegraphs that Gen. Hatch has ordered a troop of cavalry to proceed at once to Oklahoma and destroy the permanent improvements of the ranches of Berry Bros. & Burke and the Martin cattle men who for some time have been established in that country, and require them to leave the territory. This is construed as the inauguration of the policy of the interior department for the removal of all unauthorized stock men in Oklahoma.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Why Not Have a Good Band?
It appears to me that if there is any one thing that a town needs to be a live town, it is a rattling good band. After years of experience in the band business, I know that no other institution of a town carries as much weight and gives the town such a reputation as a good band, as it is spoken of everywhere; and if the players are gentlemenas they should bethey are well treated wherever they go, and they hear nothing but praise. Now, this applies to good bands only. If there is anything in band music that will cause the hair of an old band man to get "knotty" and his frame to "shiver," it is the terrible discords made by a band trying to make music with their instruments out of tune. We were never more forcibly impressed with this fact than a few weeks since, when we were compelled to listen to a band for two or three days which was trying to please the people with their music while their instruments were "away off." It is hardly necessary to say that their effort was a failure. Their cornets were sharp, baritone flat, while their alto's and tenor's were between the two. You can readily imagine the results of their effort from the foregoing description. No band, no mater how proficient they may be, can expect to do satisfactory work unless their instruments are in perfect tune; and I must say that the Buckskin Border Band come nearer overcoming the above great difficulty than any band I ever saw, as they are compelled to use about three instruments, claimed to belong to the city, that are much in need of repairs. It is hoped that the coming election will bring forth the desired results, that is, renew their claim by getting them repaired or turn them over to the B. B. Band. B. S. JOE.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
The election in Winfield was very quiet and resulted as follows: W. G. Graham, Mayor; W. H. Turner, Police Judge; Jno. D. Pryor, City Treasurer; Geo. W. Robinson, Treasurer, School Board; H. H. Siverd and T. H. Harrod, Constables; Councilmen, First Ward, Jas. W. Connor and W. R. McDonald; Second Ward, A. H. Jennings and T. B. Myers; Third Ward, W. J. Hodges and G. H. Crippen; Fourth Ward, J. P. Baden and J. N. Harter. Members Board of Education: A. G. Wilson, W. O. Johnson, J. S. Mann, Geo. Ordway, W. C. Robinson,
Jas. H. Bullene, B. F. Wood, and W. H. Smith.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
The members of the Bolton Stock Protection Union are requested to meet at the Bland Schoolhouse, Saturday evening, April 18th, promptly at 7 o'clock, to elect officers and transact other important business. By order of the company. R. N. TURNER, Secretary.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
The B. S. Joe Border Brass Band and Orchestra is now ready to negotiate with managers for short or long engagements. Good musicians wanted. Address, PROF. E. J. HOYT.
[ADS, NOTICES, SPECIALS.]
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
We have plenty of MONEY TO LOAN on good real estate security. SNYDER & HUTCHISON.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Pianos and organs at Fitch & Barron's.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
ROCK. Furnished on short notice. Call on J. W. Hutchison & Sons.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Smoke Eleventeen and Charles, choice best 5 cent cigars in city. Sold by Steinberger, druggist.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
New York Buckwheat and Maple Syrup at old P. O. Stand.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Best potatoes in town at J. W. Hutchison & Sons.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
We have 160 acres of good farm land that we will trade for city property, only 5 miles from Arkansas City. Price, $2,000. SNYDER & HUTCHISON.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
DECORATIONS, Wall paper, extensions, etc., at Mowry & Sollitt's. The largest and best selected stock in the city.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Frank Hutchison is not married yet, but is still selling out the darling at a lively rate. They are the best 5 cent cigar in town.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
DRIED PEACHES. J. W. Hutchison & Sons want 10,000 pounds right away.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Go to Wyckoff & Son for cheap clothing, boots and shoes, and hats and caps.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Pigs Feet, Mackerel, Krout at the old P. O. Stand.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Highest cash price paid for hides at the City Meat Market.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
DON'T YOU FORGET that Mowry & Sollitt can supply with Paints and Oils. Now is the time to buy.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Building materials, locks, nails, etc., at Howard Bros.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
EXTENSIONS. Wall paper, Decorations, etc., at Mowry & Sollitts' drug store.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Remember the Fitch boot for a custom made goods has no equal. O. P. HOUGHTON.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
GARDEN SEEDS in bulk at G. W. Miller & Co.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
BARB WIRE at G. W. Miller & Co.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
WANTED. At Wyckoff & Son, good fresh butter and eggs, for which the highest market price will be paid.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Go to Wyckoff & Son, for the best Overalls and Jumper coats in the market.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
GARDEN HOES and Rakes at G. W. Millers.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
A Card. To all those wishing to have nice dresses made to order. After an experience of two years work at the business in the city of St. Louis, Mo., where I learned my trade, I have just opened up a dress making shop in Arkansas City, on North Summit Street, one door north of Mrs. Henderson's millinery store. First-class work guaranteed. Call and see me.
MRS. C. E. OUTHOUSE.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Notice. I wish to notify the citizens that I have opened a bakery on Fifth Avenue, east of the U. P. Church, and am ready to supply bread, pies, and cake of all kinds, delivered in any part of the city. J. ANDERSON, Baker.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
GOOD NEWS. At Mowry & Sollitts' drug store, you can get a prescription compounded without fear of an error occurring by J. V. Hull, who is a pharmacist of 20 years experience.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Fitch & Barron still have a great many notions and fancy goods which they are selling almost at your own price.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Poultry.
John C. Snyder, Breeder of Plymouth Rock fowls. Eggs $1.00 per setting of 13. No fowls for sale until fall. Constant, Kansas.
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
Live poultry wanted at the Red Front Meat Market, Chas. Bundrem, proprietor. Highest cash prices paid.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 18, 1885.
The new council convened last night for the first time.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 18, 1885.
Meigs & Nelson will sell farms for 3 percent commission and city property 2-1/2 percent.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 18, 1885.
Ed. Grady sold his residence in the second ward Thursday to W. R. Hoffman. Consideration $1,600.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 18, 1885.
W. R. Smith intends making an application to the courts to be allowed to practice law. He will open an office in this city.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 18, 1885.
Judge I. H. Bonsall had lettuce and asparagus Thursday for dinner out of his own garden. This is the first of the season.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 18, 1885.
Gardner Mott agrees to repair the west bridge across the Arkansas satisfactorily for $700. J. W. Hutchison and others are rustling around this week hunting subscriptions.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 18, 1885.
Bills are scattered all over our city announcing that Latham & Co. want 500 teams to commence work on the Kansas City & Southwestern, Beaumont. Wages $3 per day. It won't be long until we can hear the whistle.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 18, 1885.
The main thing needed in the musical field here is a good string band. The grinding out of the "Arkansaw Traveler" between acts during the progress of a play makes the audience weary and spoils the scenic effect of the play.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 18, 1885.
Judge Kreamer informs us that the "mugwumps" intend starting a paper that will support them. It will be Demo-Republico-independent-boomer-"mugwumpo" in politics. A man from Kentucky will be its editor. Oh Lord how we quake in our boots!
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 18, 1885.
Wm. Thomas sold his farm north of town to N. Parlin last week. Mr. Thomas has moved to the city and now occupies property in the second ward. He informs us that on the farm he sold, the indications are good for the biggest peach crop known for some time.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 18, 1885.
"Fritz," the Courier correspondent from Arkansas City, swallows its former statement about the water works and bobs up serenely saying this week that "the REPUBLICAN is righteously indignant this week, and is not to be blamed for it."
"Fritz" is not one of the men who passed the gas and water works ordinance, but pleads as an excuse for the item referred to by the REPUBLICAN that he had been misinformed by one of the members of the council. Since then, he has investigated the matter for himself, and begs to be permitted to echo the REPUBLICAN "howl."
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 18, 1885.
Prof. Tracy is well liked as musical director of the Beethoven Club. He is meeting with success and daily adding members to the club. There is talk of retaining Prof. Tracy in our city for one year and engaging him to instruct the choir in music at the First Presbyterian Church.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 18, 1885.
The Walnut Valley Times says: "Some Cowley County farmers recently organized the Farmer's Co-operative Milling Exchange for the construction and operation of a flour mill `doing an exchange and general milling business.' The mill will be built and operated at Arkansas City."
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 18, 1885.
County Auditor Troup scaled down the claims against the county nearly five hundred dollars for the quarter. He lets no guilty bill escape. The total allowed for the quarter was $10,029.50. The pauper claims cover a large part of it. When the poor farm gets to running, most of this can be saved. Winfield Courier.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 18, 1885.
Yesterday complaint was filed against Frank Miller before Judge Kreamer alleging that Miller purchased whiskey for Chas. Bundrem. Henry Asp came down to investigate the matter on the noon train. Miller waived trial until next Tuesday. Miller is a butcher in the City Meat Market.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 18, 1885.
MARRIAGE LICENSES for the week.
Morris Germond, Hattie Steinbaugh.
A. W. MacMillan, Elizabeth McGrew.
Jacob Waldschmidt, Anna Vaught.
Cornelius Boyd, Permelia Wade.
Wm. Harmon, Christian Helman. [? Sounds like two men?]
Jno. Mort, Mary Phelps.
Henry Lukens, Josephine Pickering.
J. W. Strong, Alice Taylor.
Cyrus Pappan, Mary Halis. [They had Halis, not Halls.]
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 18, 1885.
The Johnson Loan and Trust Company have received their charter and Tuesday night the organization was perfected. H. P. Farrar was chosen president; J. L. Huey Vice-president; A. D. Prescott secretary; J. P. Johnson treasurer; and A. B. Johnson general manager. The company will be ready for business May 1st.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 18, 1885.
We received a verse of poetry Thursday from "Nobody's Boy." It was dedicated to two citizens of Bolton Township. "Nobody's Boy" did not sign his name. We can't publish any communication unless we know who is responsible for it for fear Somebody's Boy will make an unpleasant call. Sign your names when you write to editors.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 18, 1885.
A great many persons are not aware that Arkansas City is blessed with a city pond. Down where we reside we frequently see hogs, cows, and horses loose running over gardens and yards. Parties owning these animals had better look out or some fine morning they will wake up and find them incarcerated. It may cost you several dollars to get them out.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 18, 1885.
In another column we publish the interview between Secretary Lamar and Capt. Couch. Just as we expected, it resulted adversely to the boomers. Still they linger here, deluded by the cunning tongues of a few. When they have expended all their means, they will find out they have been deceived. "Boss" Cleveland has said the boomers must stay out and he means it.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 18, 1885.
BIRTH. GABORNKlines bue nes Mr. und Mrs. Wilhelm F. Klopf, mitmoch abest April 15. Bro. Klopf says mother and son are doing well, and that he intends to put mein heir to buying grain shortly. He has already bought a hoe for him to go to work in the garden. Bro. Klopf is naturally proud because it is the first, and in consequence is paying an advance of 10 cents per bushel on wheat.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 18, 1885.
Tuesday, 14th of April, 20 years ago, Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth, the actor. When the assassin committed the deed he shouted sic semper tyrrannis. The assassin still lives in the minds of the American people as a brutal murderer. The assassinated lives today in the minds of the people with growing veneration. This shows that the cause that Lincoln espoused was right. Twenty years after his death, the name of Abraham Lincoln is reverred next to George Washington.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 18, 1885.
Ed. Grady, not to be behind the times, has repainted and papered his offfice at the lumber yard.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 18, 1885.
Owing to the Similarity of Names.
One day this week the printer's devil in the Oklahoma War-Chief office paid an unappreciated call to our office. While spying around he found the copy book. On the hook was a dissolution notice of Meigs & Howard. The devil knew the junior editor's name was Howard. He went out on the streets and blew his horn louder than Gabriel will on judgment day saying Howard had sold his interest in the REPUBLICAN. He peddled it to the other papers and of course they believed him. We want to say to our readers that Howard of the REPUBLICAN has not sold out nor has any intention of doing so. And we would like to add that if the same Satanic imp comes prying around our office again, we will do our best to convert him into an angel. Unfortunately for the first mentioned, the real estate Howard's parents were the junior editor's parents and thus we account for the similarity of our names. This is a warning to all people to avoid the devil. It has caused us considerable annoyance. We believe nearly every businessman in town has asked us if we had sold out. To one and all we say, "No," emphatically.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 18, 1885.
Ross Merrick Thursday sent Thomas Corbin to town with a wagon load of wheat to sell to our millers, and instructed him to receive the money and bring it back to him (Merrick). Corbin got here alright, sold the wheat to Searing & Mead, drew the money from the bank, and flitted away quietly, leaving the team hitched on our streets. Mr. Merrick came in yesterday morning and swore out a warrant for the arrest of Corbin alleging the above facts. Officers were put on Corbin's track, but up to time of going to press they had not captured him. Mr. Merrick is an old citizen in this vicinity and resides on his farm four miles northwest of town. Corbin has been employed in working on his farm for some time.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 18, 1885.
MARRIED. Last Saturday J. C. Topliff left for New Brighton, Pennsylvania. Last Wednesday our worthy postmaster was united in marriage to Miss Virginia Walton, who formerly resided in Arkansas City. As soon as the nuptial knot was tied, Mr. Topliff took the train for New York. They will be home in the course of a month. For some time past the REPUBLICAN has noticed that "Top" has been extremely nervous and now we have the cause. He tried to slip off and get married without anyone knowing it. But the REPUBLI- CAN with its "eye like an eagle" caught on. May the best of luck attend you through married life, Brother Topliff.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 18, 1885.
Quite a sensation was occasioned Wednesday morning by the dicovery of the dead body of an infant, about three months old, chronicles the Wellington Standard. Mr. S. M. Goodwin, while crossing some vacant lots just east of the Catholic church, made the discovery, whereupon officers were dispatched to the scene and the body was taken to the office of Dr. Shepard. It was a while child. As yet there is no clue to the discovery of the guilty person. It is hard to think that a mother could sink so low or become so depraved as to commit such a crime. Should the depraved wretch be detected, justice should be meted out in a speedy manner.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 18, 1885.
Here is what the REPUBLICAN styles amateur gardening. C. C. Sollitt determined to surprise the natives in his neighborhood with lots of early vegetables. He prepared the ground, bought the seed, and planted them. He worked diligently and his labor was rewarded by the seeds coming up. One curious freak about his onions was that they all seemed to have grown downward and then turned upward. It has just dawned upon Kit's mind that he planted his onion sets upside down. His intentions were to supply China with the oderiferous fruit.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 18, 1885.
Capt. Rarick has been up to Topeka for several days past. Yesterday he came home and brought down five subpoenas to serve on O. C. R. Randall, C. G. Thompson, Frank Hutchison, T. W. McLaughlin, and Frank Schiffbauer, notifying them to appear at Topeka before the U. S. Grand Jury and answer such questions as it may ask. They will probably have to leave this afternoon.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 18, 1885.
Dissolution Notice.
ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS, April 15, 1885.
Notice is hereby given that the partnership heretofore existing between H. O. Meigs and J. L. Howard under the firm name of Meigs & Howard is this day dissolved by mutual consent. The business of said firm will be settled by J. L. Howard.
H. O. MEIGS, J. L. HOWARD.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 18, 1885.
The Exposition.
The exposition grounds are located at the upper part of the city in the city park, contain- ing 247 acres. The main building is situated near the center of the grounds. It is 1378 feet long by 905 feet wide, covering 33 acres, and contains the General Exhibit, the Foreign Exhibit, and the Machinery Exhibit. Here all phases of human industry are represented. A great many articles are manufactured here so that persons can see the different processes through which they pass. Such as thread, cottton goods, silks, silver thimbles, barbed wire, etc., besides the hundred thousand other things that are here on exposition. France, Italy, Russia, Austria, Belgium, China, Japan, Mexico, and other countries were well represented with the main productions from each.
From here we go to the government building, which is situated about 20 rods east of the main building. It is 885 feet long by 565 feet wide. Here, in the space allotted to each state, and the general government in a larger space set aside for its use, exhibits its products; whether of the soil, of the mine, or of the factory. These exhibits are arranged in such striking and picturesque forms that one cannot fail to be interested.
By a careful study of the states and general government exhibits here displayed, one can get a better idea of the wealth of each state than one could by reading a hundred volumes on the subject. A Kansan need not be ashamed of the Kansas exhibit, as nearly everyone remarked that the Kansas display was the best of any of the state exhibits.
From here we go to the horticultural hall, which is 600 feet long by 104 wide, made of glass, containing a large display of tropical fruits and plants.
Next the art gallery, a structure built of iron, 250 feet long by 100 feet wide. This building is filled with some of the finest paintings the world can produce. Among other attractions was the Old Liberty Bell, wreathed in flowers, on a special car.
The Mexican band, composed of 75 pieces; the Mexican pagoda, built entirely of iron and stained glass containing a large display of minerals; also, the electric railway running from the main building to the government building, attracted a good deal of attention.
The exposition is not the only attraction here; but the city itself, with its crooked streets and picturesque homes, built more than a hundred years ago by the Frenchmen and Spaniards are of interest. Then there are newer buildings of modern times surrounded with gardens of flowers and trees. Many of the trees were loaded with oranges.
The parks of New Orleans are beautiful. Among the leading places of interest are the Custom House, United Mint, French Market, Old St. Louis Cathedral, and Chalmette, the battleground of New Orleans, where Jackson won his famous victory over the English. Also the old parish prisons, the sugar sheds and levee, the Lee, Clay, Jackson, Franklin, and Marquette monuments, as well as the Spanish fort, West End, Lake Pontchartrain, and a trip to the Jetties. The Jetties are at the mouth of the Mississippi River 112 miles from New Orleans, making a pleasant steamboat ride of about 24 hours. Along the banks of the river are some large sugar and rice plantations and orange grove.
It would be impossible for one to give a complete description of the exposition. It is too extensive, but to all who can, I would say go to New Orleans. It is not expensive living there and I think a pleasant and profitable trip. J. F. H.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 18, 1885.
At the last meeting of the directors of the Cowley County Fair and Driving Park Association, faberizes the Winfield Telegram, the proposition and guarantee fund of the citizens of Winfield for a spring meeting was accepted. The directory appointed from their number Messrs. Kretsinger, Spotswood, and Smith; and from the citizens, Messrs. J. Wade McDonald and Jas. Vance as a general committee to conduct the meeting. The outlook for a big field of horses for the western circuit is good, and promises to bring to Winfield the best and fastest horses in Kansas, Missouri, and Texas. The premiums offered are very liberal, amounting to over $7,000 for the circuit.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 18, 1885.
School Report.
Following is the report of the 6th and 7th grades for month commencing March 9th and ending April 2nd.
In the 7th grade, Meta Ball in rank 1; total average, 98; Mary Logan, rank 2, average, 96; Lizzie Shindell, rank 3, average, 95.
In the 6th grade Gracie Houghton is rank 1, average 93; Willie Crew, rank 2, average 90; Eddie Scott and Luna Ware, rank 3, average 88. LENA GAUSE, Teacher.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 18, 1885.
TO THE FARMERS OF COWLEY.
One Hundred and Thirty Dollars in Special Premiums by the
Cowley County Fair Association.
At the last meeting of the directors of the Cowley County Fair Association, the following special premiums were offered, and the county papers requested to publish the same in advance of the regular premium list, in order that the farmers of Cowley County may, if they choose, plant and get in readiness their exhibits. The articles comprised in each of these displays cannot compete for any other premium, and must be grown by the exhibitor during the agricultural year, except when noted.
Best display of products from a single farm in Cowley County. Test to be, 1st: quantity of exhibit; 2nd: quality of exhibit; 3rd: taste in arrangement of the exhibit. Premiums divided as follows: $25 to 1st; $15 to 2nd; $10 to 3rd; $5 to 4th.
Best display of grains and grasses on the stock from a farm in Cowley County; $10 to 1st; $5 to 2nd.
Best display of garden vegetables from a single garden in Cowley County; $10 to 1st; $5 to 2nd.
Best display of Cowley County grown clover seed: 1st, $2; 2nd, $1.
Best display of Cowley County grown Timothy seed: 1st, $2; 2nd, $1.
Best display of Cowley County grown Orchard grass seed: 1st, $2; 2nd, $1.
Best display of Cowley County grown English Blue grass seed: 1st, $2; 2nd, $1.
Best display of fruits from any orchard in Cowley County: 1st, $10; 2nd, $5.
Best display of fruits grown during this year, open to all: 1st, $10; 2nd, $5.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 18, 1885.
Insure your property against fire, lightning, and cyclones with the firm of Meigs & Nelson.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 18, 1885.
One of our Bolton Township citizens was up to Winfield Thursday and in order to learn the difference in the price of lumber between that city and this, he visited all the lumber yards and had them figure on a bill of lumber. He came and got our yards to do the same thing and to his great surprise discovered that the figures furnished here were at least $10 cheaper than the lowest at the Hub. In a month the REPUBLICAN predictts that lumber here will be cheaper than ever before.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 18, 1885.
Secretary Lamar has taken the proceeds of the sale of horses and wagons used in the service of his Department, and fitted up a useful bathroom with marble slabs, carved mahogany, elegant chairs, costly mirrors, Turkish towels, Smyrna rugs, beautiful ivory- mounted brushes, and other requisites, including perfurmed soaps, and sweet smelling waters.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 18, 1885.
Dr. Abner Hard died at Aurora, Illinois, March 31, aged 65. He was commissioned as Surgeon of the Eighth Illinois Cavalry in 1862, and on the field of Gettysburg, was the first surgeon to perform an operation after the battle commenced.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 18, 1885.
England and Russia.
We have not believed that England and Russia would come to blows, but with the dispatches of yesterday before us, it seems that one of two conclusions must be reached: either England has lost all martial spirit, or she must fight. The ameer of Afghanistan is at this moment not only the ally but the guest of England. In his absence, visiting the viceroy of India, who represents England's power, his house is broken into by Russia. There can be no doubt, after reading both the dispatches of the Russian general and of the English officers who witnessed the attack, that the attack was made with the deliberate purpose of bringing on a war. There have been movements before now made by impetuous officers on their own responsibility, but a Russian general never acts in that way. Gen. Kamaroff acted under instructions to bring on a fight.
England must defend her ally, or acknowledge that she is no longer a first-class power, and in the shadow of the acknowledgment, prepare to defend herself in India.
The Viceroy of India, before he went to that country, was the British minister at St. Petersburg. He, from the first, has believed that Russia meant war and has done what he could to procure the fealty of the ameer and put India in a state of defense. He is the only man who has seemed to have any definite idea of what might happen. If something like his resolution is not displayed by the house government, England will be forever humiliated.
As to the scene of the conflict, it will be the wild country of Afghanistan, which the British have twice failed to conquer. The Afghans have been twice too much for the British; it remains to be seen whether the Afghans and British together will be too much for the Russians.
It seems strange, but it is true, that these two great nations are apparently on the eve of war and neither possesses a general known to the world as a master of the art of war. Lord Wolseley is the one British soldier of real eminence, and he has never commanded a great army. On the Russian side there is nobody. Todleben, who alone made a great reputation in the Crimean war, is dead; and Skobeloff, the later military idol of Russia, is dead. The war must produce its leaders.
England will be overmatched in numbers, but has one great advantage. She is not too conservative to take it. No other government on earth so savagely hated, or so much deserves it, as that of Russia. Should England avail herself of the unquenchable hostility of the Poles, now more oppressed than ever; of the Circassians; of all the people Russia has ruthlessly trampled on; and give the nihilists their opportunity; the game would be up for Russia, but the chances are that everything will be left to the army and navy, and the political agent will have no place. With this plan no man can foresee the end. Champion.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 18, 1885.
The following from Col. Boudinot, the celebrated Cherokee, upon Territorial questions will be of interest to our readers.
"While I have not encouraged the various raids made by Payne and others, I believe that Senator Plumb is right when he says that those lands of Oklahoma belong to the government exclusively. I will say this much about them. They were bought of the Creeks and Seminoles in 1866 for the purpose of settling other Indians on them. That was understood in the transaction between the government and the Creeks. The delegations for several states took strong grounds against the location of any more wild tribes there and a law was enacted forbidding it. Everybody knows that congress will never repeal this and settle more Indians in the territory. This leaves the Oklahoma lands on the hands of the government. Now, I claim that the government ought to do one of two things, and that as soon as is possible.
"One of these is to return it to the Indians from which they were bought at first.
"No doubt the Creeks and Seminoles would be very glad to take them and refund what was paid. The Seminoles received 15 cents per acre for 3,360,000 acres, worth not less than $2.50.
"The government has got to sell these lands back to tribes or to throw Oklahoma up to settlement. The latter would throw a body of whites right into the heart of the territory."
Col. Boudinot continued:
"The time is not far distant when the Indian must become a citizen of the United States, and then the Territory must become a great state. Those who opposed me in my views about the division of the lands have severally acknowledged that this must come, but not now. Pleasant Porter says a little more time is necessary. Substantially there is not between interviews. I believe it is time to take in the Cherokees. By the division members of the tribemen, women, and childrenwould receive 500 acres each. I think the proper course would be to set aside 160 acres each, make it inalienable for a term of years, not liable to taxes. This would protect all in the possession of that amount of land, and they could dispose of the rest if they wanted to."
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 18, 1885.
INDEPENDENCE, KANSAS, April 12. Hiram Foulks, an eccentric old bachelor, living seven miles southwest of this city, was murdered on Friday night, the 10th, in Fawn Creek Township, by an unknown villain, who then stole a horse from the stable and rode off un- molested, except by the faithful watch dog. He was shot in the leg, but still remained on guard.
Friday, Mr. Foulks had made arrangements with Mr. Strong, one of his neighbors, to go to Independence with the boys Saturday, he to furnish the wagons. The boys went to Foulks' Saturday morning, but Mr. Foulks was not to be seen and his horse was gone. The boys, supposing he had gone somewhere with his horse, came on to town; they did not see him in town and when they reached Foulks' homse on their return, they noticed his door ajar and could not find Mr. Foulks. They went home and notified their father, who went to the neighbors to inquire about Mr. Foulks. Mr. Wilson had not seen him, but had heard three shots on Friday night about 9 o'clock near Foulks' and a dog howl.
This aroused the neighbors, and on Sunday morning they began a search. They found his dog crippled from a shot, the horse and saddle gone, the house open and things in the usual shape, but could not find Mr. Foulks. They then began to look for a trace, when near the well they discovered blood on a maple tree and in a wooden tray. They at once began to search in the well for his body. It was not long before they hooked on to him and drew him to the top, when they found he had been shot in the back of the head near the left ear with a revolver. They at once notified the sheriff and county attorney, who are doing all in their power to capture the villain.
Mr. Foulks has been a resident of this county for fourteen years, and had lived by himself on his farm for 12 years. He contested in 1872 for part of the land with a Mr. Hart, who afterwards sold out and left the county. Mr. Foulks had his place in fair shape, and was supposed to have a little money. The supposition is that the murderer stopped at the house and pretended to want a drink; that Mr. Foulks went to draw the water; and the wretch shot him while he was raising the lid from the well; and that he immediately threw Foulks into the well; that he then went into the house and getting what he wanted, went to the stable, saddled the horse, and rode off towards the east.
Mr. Foulks had shaved himself, and while eating his supper had a pencil and was writing down the articles he wished to buy when in town.
The coroner found on his person $1,730 hanging on a sack from the waist of his pants.
The following has been issued by the sheriff.
$100 REWARD OFFERED FOR THE MURDERER OF HIRAM FOULKS.
The party rode off a black horse, six years old, fifteen and one-half hands high, with a star in the forehead, egg shape left hind feet, white, a few white hairs on tip of neck made by collar, hair showing sign of rubbing, had on old shoes all round, hoof extends over shoes, an old fashioned padded saddle with brass eagle headed horn, iron stirrups. The murderer rode the horse off Friday night.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 18, 1885.
The Oklahoma Question.
WASHINGTON, April 12. The Post tomorrow morning will print an interview between Capt. Couch, the leader of the Oklahoma boomers, and the secretary of the interior, with regard to the Oklahoma land, and in the course of which Secretary Lamar said:
"What is it you wish?"
"I want to know what course the administration has determined to pursue with reference to Oklahoma and the settlers," replied Couch.
"Well, sir, I will state to you the policy of this administration with regard to the Oklahoma country," said the secretary. "It considers the Oklahoma territory on which the persons you represent are proposing to make settlement as within and part of the Indian Territory. The administration regards it as not a part of the public domain open to entry and settlement and acquisition of titles under the land law of the United States. Being Indian country, that is, territory acquired and reserved for Indian occupancy, the government is pledged to the protection of it and the security of the Indians from intruders. No white persons have the right to go there and reside without a perrmit, and when they do go, they are intruders who are acting illegally and wrongfully, and the policy of the president is to execute the pledge of the government and to protect this territory from the intrusion of white persons who claim that they have a right to enter upon it, and that it was public domain, subject to pre-emption and homestead settlement."
"Is that the final decision" asked Capt. Couch.
"It is, and it will be enforced," said Mr. Lamar.
In reply to a further question, Secretary Lamar said:
"The administration was determined that the cattlemen on the Oklahoma reservations shall leave. They will not be permitted to grace their cattle within the limits of that territory."
Secretary Lamar repeated this declaration with emphasis.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 18, 1885.
Big Land and Cattle Deal.
GALVESTON, April 10. The Galveston News' Fort Worth special says: "One of the largest land and cattle trades ever made in America was closed here today. The Espuela Land and Cattle Company, embracing 70,000 head of cattle and 50,000 acres, was sold to an English syndicated, incorporated, of London. The consideration is not yet known, but the property was valued at $3,500,000. The new company will be known as the Espuela Land and Cattle Company, Limited.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 18, 1885.
Russia and England are well matched, and a war between the two countries would be unlike the skirmishes of the British in Egypt or the French in Tonquin. England's navy is nearly twice that of Russia, while Russia's army is more than double that of England. England claims a navy of more than 75,000 men, while Russia claims 45,000. Russia's active army is estimated at about 780,000 men. England's resources are at least 250,000 men.
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Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
Ware & Pickering loaded up four teams Tuesday for Ponca with goods.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
J. J. Breene was the lucky man who drew the shot-gun at R. E. Grubb's stand.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
Searing & Mead are loading four and five teams with flour for Cheyenne Agency daily.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
J. H. Punshon has swung a furniture sign across the street in front of his furniture store.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
Hugh Ford has purchased two more lots in the second ward and will immediately build another house.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
J. H. Punshon has purchased lots in the second ward and has let the contract for the erection of a residence.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
We "knock the socks" off of any firm in town for cheap money. Call and get our rates.
MEIGS & NELSON.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
W. A. Nix has purchased four lots of A. A. Newman in the fourth ward and intends building two cottages on them.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
BIRTH. Born April 17, 1885, in Bolton Township, to Mr. and Mrrs. H. B. Hollowell, twin boys; mother and boys doing well.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
A number of farmers have planted their corn. Chas. Metcalf was busy this week listing corn in his wheat field.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
R. B. Norton, of the Arkansas City Bank, purchased of Will L. Aldridge three resident lots on High Street. Consideration $450.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
Hugh Ford has sold his residence in the 2nd ward to Jas. Hill. Consideration was $1,600. Mr. Ford had just erected the residence.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
The new vault doors for the Arkansas City Bank have arrived.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
J. L. is putting on lots of style since he took in that silent partner.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
Geo. E. Hasie & Co.'s not to be behind in these modern times. They have placed a telephone in their retail grocery for the convenience of their customers.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
Money to loan in Cowley and adjoining counties with or without commission. Meigs & Nelson, under Cowley County Bank, Arkansas City.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
The Democrat has a new sign.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
The assessor is paying visits to one and all now. Avoid him as you would a viper if you want to have any money left.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
Herman Trafflick has purchased a residence of Mary J. Crane in the fourth ward and now resides in the same with the family.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
Ira Barnett shipped three carloads of hogs this week and two of cattle. Last week he shipped three carloads of hogs. They all went to Kansas City.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
Last week Rube Houghton took his horse, "Keno," down to his ranch. Rube had barely got home when "Keno" returned also. This is a Mary had a Little Lamb story.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
The Democrat, in giving the names of the incorporators of the Johnson Loan and Trust Company, omitted the name of Calvin Dean. Correct next week, Charlie.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
There is just one clean spot on the floor of Judge Kreamer's office. This was probably made by some prisoner dancing to the tune ground out by the mill of justice.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
Chas. Bundrem took an overdose of medicine Tuesday and consequently was taken before Judge Kreamer, who stated $5 and costs would alleviate the violation of the prescription.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
Dexter is about to lose the D. M. & A. Road. Won't the tears flow from the Eye. Geuda Springs is working for it and it is not likely that the narrow gauge will run down to Geuda, then back up to Dexter.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
To save the people a walk to the depot with express matter, the Wells Fargo Express Company have established an uptown office at Eddy's drug store. Instead of going to the depot with packages, drop into Eddy's store.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
The Santa Fe road has been slow to recognize the worth of Arkansas City. She now intends building ample freight room and instead of running an accommodation coach here on the night trains will give us two passenger coaches.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
Allen Bros., lightning rod men from Wichita, were arrested on the charge of drunkenness and being disorderly Monday. They were taken before Judge Kreamer, who fined them $5.00 and costs, and $2.50 and costs, respectively.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
A team left Tuesday with one thousand pounds of flour for the contractors at work on the Southwestern at Beaumont, says the Daily Courier. This looks like business. Dirt and "grub" fly well together in railroad building. The K. C. & S., is coming right through.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
A. D. Prescott traded his fine Bashaw stallion, Fred Starr, to H. O. Meigs last Saturday. Mr. Meigs without seeing his horse traded with his partner, J. L. Howard, for the noted "Billy" horse. "Fred. Starr" is as fine a colt of his age as there is in Southern Kansas.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
Woods, and another butcher, took a large dose of medicine Tuesday night and had a slight altercation. Billy Gray, the man who awaits on such patients, called in the attending physician, Judge Kreamer, who gave them a different dose than that which they desired.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
The Building and Loan Association.
Saturday night about 30 citizens met in Judge A. J. Pyburn's office to take steps toward organizing a building and loan association. Judge Pyburn acted as chairman. They have applied for a charter and will organize permanently as soon as they receive it.
LATER.
Thursday the charter for the organization of the Building and Loan Association was received. The books are expected to be opened in about two weeks. Last night the gentlemen desiring to further this association met and elected officers. To give our readers an idea of the workings of the association, we give a synopsis of the plan which has been adopted.
As quick as stock is subscribed and paid in, the sums are loaned out to the shareholders. For example, say 600 shares at $2.50 per month, are subscribed and paid for, at the first meeting. This gives $1,500, which will be loaned, as follows. After dividing the amouns into three equal parts, $500 each, two or three parts are separately loaned by ballot, to be drawn by numbers representing the numbers of each shre, to the members holding shares corresponding thereto. These two loans are let without interest. The third part is then put up at auction, and competed for by the members, the one giving the largest rate for its use, not to exceed the legal rate, taking this loan.
By this means it is thought a larger amount of goods at a smaller expense can be done the greater number, and thus benefit each member as well as advance the interests of the city. The association should receive the hearty support of all having the advancement of the city at heart.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
Frank Beall was up to Belle Plain last week and organized a water power company for the purpose of digging a canal there. It will be about three miles in length and tap the Arkansas and flow back into the same river. Mr. Beall was made president of the company. Belle Plain will to a man vote the aid asked by the water power company for the construction of the canal. Our canal here in Arkansas City has virtually made our town. It will do the same for Belle Plain. The canal will give them a cheap water power the same as ours, and that will aid very materially in the upbuilding of any town. Mr. Beall is a good man to have at the head of such an enterprise. He will push it with energy, and make it win. He was in business here for quite awhile and displayed shrewd business tact. Arkansas City will be the home of Mr. Beall's family this summer, although he will himself be at Belle Plain the greater part of the time. Arkansas City's loss is Belle Plain's gain.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
Morris & Bock's presentation of the "Power of Money," Thursday evening, in the Opera House drew a large audience. It was the best presentation in the drama line we have witnessed in Arkansas City. Frederick Bock, the leading character, is a long drawn out, gaunt fellow with a thick voice. When one witnesses a drama, they desire to see symmetry of form and beauty of face. Bock's ungainliness though is partially made up for by the beauty of Jeanie Wordsley. One had to draw on their imagination very heavily to realize that such a homely man as Bock could win the love of the beautiful Jennie away from the comely villain, Joel Carruther. Equalizing the good and the bad traits, we say it was decidedly the best we have been treated to in Arkansas City. In fact, it is the only dramatic combination we have seen here that was worth criticism of any kind.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
In anticipation of the water works which is talked of being put in, a number of our citizens met in Meig's & Howard's real estate office Saturday evening and organized a fire company.
T. J. Mitts was chosen foreman; Thos. Van Fleet, first assistant; J. F. Stedman, second assistant; Wm. Haymand, secretary; and Chas. Hilliard, treasurer.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
A druggist informs us that 10 times as much whiskey is sold now under the new law as during the former prohibition law. Wait, only wait a few weeks, and the REPUBLICAN ventures they will tell a different story. Give County Attorney Asp a little time and then perhaps the tune will be changed a little.
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Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
John Shelden is studying law with Judge H. T. Sumner.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
Mrs. J. W. Heck returned from her Illinois visit Tuesday.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
Jos. Bittle will be home from his eastern trip next week.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
Abe Rosenfield and Sam Wile visited Wellington over Sunday.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
Mrs. Wooldridge is convalescing from a severe attack of pneumonia.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
Little Miss Clara Heitkam is very sick. Dr. Sparks is attending.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
Judge H. T. Sumner took in all the glories of Winfield Monday evening.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
S. V. Goeden intends removing to Meade County about the middle of May.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
Mrs. G. S. Manser, of Winfield, visited Mrs. Lizzie Benedict several days the first of this week.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
Thos. Watts, residing in the fourth ward, is very sick. Troubled with some kind of lung disease.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
Jake Stine, of Ashland, Illinois, is the new clerk at Youngheim & Co.'s, who succeeds Ed. Pentecost.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
Messrs. Landes, Ayres, and Searing attended the Millers Convention at Winfield Thursday afternoon.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
Miss Cora Bullene of Winfield visited Miss Ora Farrar at the residence of Fred Farrar the first of the week.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
Rev. S. B. Fleming will go east on the 27th. He intends taking a month's vacation in which he will recreate.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
O. H. Marshall was over from Bitter Creek Wednesday. Mr. Marshall has about finished up planting his corn.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
Will McConn, we understand, will move to Belle Plain and open a real estate, loan, and insurance agency soon.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
John McClasky, blacksmith at Pawnee Agency, was in the city this week.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
Capt. Nipp came down to see the city last week. He had the REPUBLICAN print some horse bills for his stallion, "Denmark."
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
A. G. Lowe is making an addition to his residence in Leonard's addition and is beautifying his grounds with trees and a fence.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
BIRTH. Geo. W. Vaughan, of the Diamond Front Grocery, informs us that his wife presented him with a 10 pound boy Monday.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
Maj. C. E. Rainwater, of St. Louis, the man who painted Gov. Marmaduke's character black, registered at the Leland Wednesday.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
Jim Hill was over to Beaumont last week. He came home Monday. He says the dirt began to "fly" on the Kansas City and Southwestern.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
E. B. Multer is no longer in the employ of A. A. Newman & Co. His wife's health did not improve in this climate so he concluded to try Colorado.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
Capt. J. B. Nipp will go to Ashland next week. A meeting of the board of directors of the Ashland Town Company requires his attendance there on the 22nd.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
T. D. Richardson and R. A. Houghton went to Montgomery County Tuesday to look at some land which the former was trying to buy from the latter.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
John Doyle has been engaged by the Kansas City & Southwestern Railway to superintend the building of its culvert and bridges. He left for Beaumont Thursday.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
A. B. Johnson, J. L. Huey, and H. P. Farrar, of the Johnson Loan and Trust Company went to St. Louis Wednesday to buy office fixtures for the company. They will be gone several days.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
Wm. Henderson's thumb, which was mashed so badly some weeks since, will not have to be amputated, as was thought. The end of the thumb is coming off up to above the nail.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
T. J. Calvin and Messrs. Roper and Walker, of Chetopa, arrived in the city the first of the week with 25 head of fine horses. They have them on sale at J. W. Patterson's livery stable.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
Jake Haug, of Leavenworth, has been secured by the Diamond Front to assist in that store. Mr. Haug is an experienced man in the grocery business and the Diamond Front is fortunate in securing such a clerk.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
B. A. Wagner and A. H. McConable have traded farms. Messrs. Wagner and McConable went to Great Bend Wednesday to complete arrangements. Snyder & Hutchison effected the trade.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
Capt. Rarick will return to Topeka this afternoon and will take up with him Jos. Mahany, the counterfeiter, from Winfield. Capt. arrested Mahany in Winfield some weeks ago for dealing in the illegal coin.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
Dr. C. D. Brown and family, of Cadiz, Ohio, arrived in the city Thursday. Dr. Brown rented the room formerly occupied by Childer's Billiard Hall, and will put in a drug store. Dr. Brown is a friend of C. M. Scott.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
J. C. Armstrong has purchased the real estate agency of Uriah Spray and J. P. Mussel- man. Mr. Armstrong is a newcomer, a pleasant gentleman, and the REPUBLICAN congratulates the denizens of our burg on gaining so good a citizen.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
A. J. Little has moved down from Newton onto his farm up near Constant. He is busy planting corn this week. Mr. Little says he has about 40 acres of fine looking wheat; but there are other fields in his neighborhood that look very poor.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
Judge H. T. Sumner, who lately came here from El Dorado, and engaged in the practice of law, is going to establish a good practice. He has already commenced a sound foundation. We are glad the Judge is blossoming out so rapidly, because he is a whole-souled jolly legal light.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
Noble Caldwell, accompanied by his old friend, Chas. Reme, of Caldwell, Ohio, went to Arkansas City Wednesday morning. Mr. Reme thinks strongly of buying a lot here, putting up a building, and going into the confectionery and bakery business, at which he is experienced. Winfield Courier.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
Billy Gray, city marshal, received notice yesterday to appear at Marion, Iowa, against Stone and Doane. It will be remembered that some two months ago Billy arrested Stone and Doane, for stealing some jewelry, and they were taken back to Marion. Billy doesn't want to go, but he will have to.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
John Jordon, special agent of the Cherokee Nation, was in the city Wednesday and met the lessess of land belonging to that tribe. He told the cattlemen that all the leases were made in good faith by that nation and that they expected to adhere strictly to them. Other business was transacted, but it was of minor importance.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
Mrs. Wm. Henderson has just returned from the east, where she has been selecting spring millinery. Her stock has come and is now on exhibition. For beauty, elegance, and variety of style of hats and bonnets, we think Mrs. Henderson's stock excels. Ladies, Mrs. Henderson possesses what will make you happy, so call and see her.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
Mrs. McGlaskan, a very accomplished and energetic worker, who is Missionary at Otoe Agency, appointed by the Indian Rights Association, has been spending a few days at Mrs. Skinners. Mrs. McGlaskan is a lady possessed of extraordinary force of character and ability as well as sincere piety and her labors are being crowned with success as evidenced by several conversions among the Indians.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
W. H. Nelson, of Rockville, Indiana, arrived in the city last week looking for a location. Wednesday he purchased the interest of J. L. Howard in the real estate agency of Meigs & Howard; and hereafter the firm name will be Meigs & Nelson. Mr. Nelson is a young man and like all Hoosiers is full of energy and enterprise. The REPUBLICAN gladly welcomes Mr. Nelson to our fold. Mr. Howard will probably continue in the real estate business.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
S. C. Smith, of Jamestown, New York, has been in the city several days prospecting. He has determined to locate in Arkansas City and has purchased some property. Wednesday he purchased S. V. Goeden's home places, paying $2,000 therefor. He also purchased a resident lot of T. J. Mitts on Summit street and has erected a stable thereon. There is talk of Mr. Smith erecting an elegant hotel on the lots bought of S. V. Goeden, but nothing definite yet has been done in that direction.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
I. L. Newman and wife, of East Wilton, Maine, were visiting in the city this week at the residence of A. A. Newman. Mr. Newman was here 15 years ago with several gentlemen and had to sleep in a tent down on the site where the Roller Mills now stand. It can be readily surmised that Mr. Newman was greatly surprised when he returned this time and found a city of 4,000 inhabitants. In Maine towns never spring up quickly and he could hardly realize of what wonderous thrift a Kansas town is possessed.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
A fire occurred on the farm of Jos. Bittle last Saturday evening about sundown. The house, which burned, was occupied by Jas. Wright and family. At the time of the fire the inmates were eating supper in a tent and the fire was not discovered until the whole inside of the building was in flames. The contents and building were entirely consumed. The fire originated from a lighted lamp being set on a shelf on a board partition. The partition was lined with paper and the heat from the lamp set the paper on fire, which rapidly spread and was communicated to the wood work. The accident places Mr. Wright and family in bad condition. They were not overstocked with this world's goods, and the fire left them without clothing except what they had on. Any aid our kind-hearted citizens can render the family will be thankfully received by its members.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
In the district court last week, W. J. Burge, having plead guilty to selling whiskey, came up from Arkansas City and paid his fine and costs Thursday, amounting to $125, chronicles the Courier. A petition was presented to the Board of County Commissioners yesterday, signed by a large number of Arkansas City people, praying that the order of commitment be rescinded on the ground that he was not able to pay his fine and to give him a chance to earn it. The petition called him a man of "fair moral character." The Commissioners, one dissenting, refused his little request, and with the iron gates running through his imagination, he chose the better way, and "whacked up." There are ten counts against him, but in consideration of his pleading guilty, to the tenth, County Attorney Asp nollied the rest.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
Winfield is enjoying rink parties, says the Kansas City Journal, at which all the girls are required to wear Mother Hubbard gowns. It is said the parties are prodigally patronized by the boys and even the sedate businessmen, sages, and deacons of the city. Let us draw the veil over our sister city's imperfection, and "belt it down." We don't believe Winfield's beautiful girls enrobe themselves in Mother Hubbards and appear in public, roll around a rink on the festive skate, and turn up their tiny pink toes in mid-air for the gaze of sedate businessmen, sages, and deacons. We can't believe it. It is too awfully awful to be true. It is worse than being thirsty.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
Couch in Washington.
WASHINGTON, April 11. Capt. Couch of Oklahoma fame, and ex-Representative Clark of Kansas, called at the interior department in behalf of the would-be settlers on the Oklahoma lands. Owing to other engagements, Secretary Lamar was unable to grant them a hearing. They were requested to call Monday.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
To a man who called at the Interior Department and did not want an office, Secretary Lamar said: "You are like a bottle of rose water in an ocean of brine."
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
Geuda is figuring on the D. M & A. Road. The News says accordingly: "A railroad meeting was held in Geuda last Monday night for the purpose of explaining to the people a proposition made to Hon. C. R. Mitchell by the D. M. & A. Road. They propose to run a road from Belle Plaine to this place if this township votes $20,000 bonds and Valverd [?] $18,000. The company issuing stock to the above townships to the full amount of the bonds; and no bonds to be given until the road is built. This is the chance for this section of the county to get a road, and they should avail themselves of the proposition. Another meeting will be held next Monday night, and everyone interested in a road should attend."
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
The Commercial Restaurant is the name of a new eating house established in the south basement room of the Commercial Block.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
Will Aldridge went to Topeka yesterday on business connected with his lumber yard.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
FOR SALE. Three beautiful resident lots. Corner facing north and east. Inquire at Diamond Front.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
Notice. The B. S. Joe Border Brass Band and Orchestra is now ready to negotiate with managers for short or long engagements. Good musicians wanted. Address,
PROF. E. J. HOYT.
NOTE: THE NEXT ISSUE ON MICROFILM IS THAT OF JUNE 13, 1885.
THIS MEANS THAT SEVEN WEEKLY ISSUES OF THE REPUBLICAN ARE MISSING. THEY ARE:
APRIL 25, 1885.
MAY 2, 1885.
MAY 9, 1885.
MAY 16, 1885.
MAY 23, 1885.
MAY 30, 1885.
JUNE 6, 1885.
