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ARKANSAS CITY TRAVELER
[Beginning Wednesday, March 29, 1882.]
[EDITORIAL: ABOUT MAIL CARRYING.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
About Mail Carrying.
The mail carrier on the route from this place east, via Silverdale, Maple City, etc., to Coffeyville, returned last Wednesday with the report that he could not cross Grouse creek, and our subscribers in consequence thereof were deprived of the paper that we worked until eleven o'clock at night, the evening before, to supply them with. The day previous, when the water was still higher than when the mail reached the creek, parties were in town from Maple City, and we learn that if the carrier had gone one mile further up the creek, he could have crossed.
The main trouble is the proper effort is not made. And the reason it is not made is because the contractors pay such outrageously low prices to carriers that they can't afford good horses and have not the disposition to do anything. And right here we want to give a word of warning to carriers: Don't enter into any contract unless you are amply paid for your time, horse hire, and expenses. It will not be long now before agents will be about to talk you into taking sub-contracts. Before complying, satisfy yourself if the agent or contractor, himself, gets enough to pay you, and if not, beware.
There are contractors here at home, well known and responsible men, and we believe in every instance these gentlemen have been more prompt in conveying the mails, extend more accommodation to the public, and pay better wages to carriers than any non-resident contractor we have heard of; but these men bid nearly double the amount of those to whom the awards have been made, and, consequently, have quit the business.
The following is a sample of some of the contracts let, and which it will be well enough for carriers to bear in mind and secure their pay before their work is done, or have a guarantee of it when it is done.
Wellington to Arkansas City: J. B. Emerson, 35 milesthree times a week, $498.00.
From Sac & Fox Agency to Johnson's, 72 miles, twice a week, $856.
From Sac & Fox to Muscogee, 100 miles three times a week, in 25 hours time, $1,870.
We may be wrong, but our opinion is on some of these routes, as well as many others we have not heard from, the carriers and the public will suffer because the pay won't justify reliable men and good horses. However, we don't expect to complain, only when it strikes directly at our own interests, and the interests of this community.
[WARNING TO STOCKMEN RE CHEROKEE INDIANS COLLECTING TAX.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882. Editorial Page.
Stockmen Attention.
It will be seen by the advertisement elsewhere in this issue that Major D. W. Lipe, the authorized agent of the Cherokee Council for the collection of the tax for holding stock on the Cherokee Strip, in the Indian Territory, is at present at Caldwell for the purpose of collecting said tax from parties liable. Although the time mentioned in the "Notice to Stockmen" expired yesterday, yet, we presume the Major will not leave Caldwell right away.
For the benefit of parties having doubts as to the power of the Cherokees to enforce the tax, we append the following sections from the Revised Statutes of the United States, directly bearing upon this matter.
SEC. 2117. Every person who drives or otherwise conveys any stock of horses, mules, or cattle, to range and feed, on any land belonging to any Indian or Indian tribe, without the consent of such tribe, is liable to a penalty of one dollar for each animal of such stock.
SEC. 2147. The superintendent of Indian affairs, and the Indian agents and sub-agents, shall have authority to remove from the Indian country all persons found thereon contrary to law, and the President is authorized to direct the military force to be employed in such removal.
SEC. 2149. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs is authorized and required, with the approval of the Secretary of the Interior, to remove from any tribal reservation any person being therein without authority of law, or whose presence within the limits of the reservation may, in the judgment of the Commissioner, be detrimental to the peace and welfare of the Indians, and may employ for the purpose such force as may be necessary to enable the agent to effect the removal of such person.
SEC. 2150. The military forces of the United States may be employed in such manner and under such regulations as the President may direct.
First. In the apprehension of every person who may be in the Indian country in violation of law; and in conveying him immediately from the Indian country, by the nearest conve- nient and safe route, to the civil authority of the Territory or judicial district in which such person shall be found, to be proceeded against in due course of law;
Second. In the examination and seizure of stores, packages, and boats, authorized by law;
Third. In preventing the introduction of persons and property into the Indian country contrary to law; which persons and property shall be proceeded against according to law;
Fourth. And also in destroying and breaking up any distillery for manufacturing ardent spirits set up or continued within the Indian country.
NOTICE TO STOCKMEN.
Holding Cattle on the Cherokee Strip
Notice is hereby given to all parties holding cattle, sheep, horses, hogs, or other stock in that strip of country, known as the Cherokee Outlet, being part of the Indian Territory, that they are intruders and trespassers under the intercourse act.
To remain they must have license for so doing from the Cherokee Council, and without such license, properly obtained, they shall be promptly removed in such manner as shall be
directed by the Hon. Secretary of the Interior, by whose order I give this notice. Six days from the date of this notice will be given for parties to settle with the authorized agent of the Council, Major D. W. Lipe, who will be at Caldwell to attend to this.
At the end of the above named time all the delinquents will be reported for removal.
JOHN M. NEAL, U. S. Indian Inspector.
Caldwell, March 23rd, 1882.
[MURDER IN THE TERRITORY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
Murder in the Territory.
Word was brought up Tuesday to the effect that Henry T. Stevens had been murdered and robbed, last Sunday morning, near Fort Reno. Stevens left here one week ago, last Monday, with a wagon and five horses, to go to Fort Worth, Texas, for some cattle belonging to Campbell & Dorsey, of Wichita. He was accompanied by Charley Parsons, who he brought down from Wichita, and Jim Morgan and Ed. Derusha, both of whom he hired at this place. The facts, as written by Parsons, are to the effect that on Sunday morning, while the party were in camp, on Deer creek, Morgan snatched Parsons' revolver, and taking his own off the wagon, drew both upon the party and told them to move off to a hill a short distance away. Parsons and Derusha obeyed the order, but Stevens refused to go, when Morgan shot him, rifled his pockets, taking about $170, and mounted one of the horses and started off, leading the others. Parsons went on to Reno, where he telegraphed to Mr. Campbell, at Wichita.
We are informed that Morgan took the road towards Caldwell, and at Bull Foot left one of the horses. Since then nothing has been heard from him. Morgan, it is said, came here last fall from Denver, and is described as a tall man with long brown hair and blue eyes.
Stevens, the murdered man, is from Grand Lodge, Michigan, and had lived at Wichita for about a year and a half, where he made many friends. Parties have gone down to Reno to obtain the body and bring it up.
Every effort will be made to capture Morgan, and if he is taken alive, there is no question as to the best means of taking care of him. Caldwell Commercial.
[STOCK CATTLE AND MULES FOR THE INDIAN SERVICE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
Stock Cattle and Mules.
Proposals for furnishing Stock Cattle and Mules for the Indian service.
Sealed proposals for furnishing Two Thousand (2,000) two-year-old heifers and seventy span of mules for the Indian Service, at Osage Agency, will be received by the undersigned until two o'clock p.m., April 3rd, 1882, at which time bids will be opened, at the office of the Agent, and contracts awarded.
The following specifications and conditions will be observed, viz:
The above cattle must be natives of the Indian Territory or Northern Texas, two years old just; all of good average size and in good condition.
Mules to be not less than fourteen (14) hands in height, weight not less than seven hundred and fifty (750) pounds, each close made, not under three (3) or over seven (7) years of age, well broke to work, sound and in good condition.
The above stock to be subject to a thorough inspection, with the liberty of refusing such as are considered unfit for the purposes for which they are intended, and are to be delivered at Osage Agency, Indian Territory, on or before July 25th, 1882.
All bids must be accompanied by a certified check, upon some United States Depository, payable to the order of the Indian Agent, for at least five (5) percent, of the amount of the proposal, which check shall be forfeited to the United States, in case any bidder, receiving an award, shall fail to execute promptly a contract with good and sufficient sureties according to the terms of his bid, otherwise to be returned to the bidder.
Payment will be made through the Indian Office, Washington, D. C., as soon as practicable after the delivery of the stock.
The right to reject any or all bids, or any part of any bid, is reserved. Bids will be received for all or any part of the above stock, and should be endorsed "Proposals" for "Stock Cattle" or "Mules," as the case may be, and addressed to the undersigned, at Osage Agency, Indian Territory. L. J. MILES, U. S. Indian Agent.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
Hurrah for the Canal.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
Election next Monday.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
V. M. Ayres' Canal Mills are now in full blast.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
East Bolton is convulsed with a school fight.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
A. A. Newman returned from the East yesterday.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
The Cherokee train is up again after more supplies.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
The Canal Mills are now grinding custom work.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
No drinks, no fights, no nothing out of the way lately.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
The County Normal will run eight weeks this summer.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
Corn sold on our streets last Monday for 65 cents per bushel.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
Stoves. That is what G. W. Miller's new sign says. See.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
The price of wool is not very encouraging to owners of flocks.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
The new billiard hall on Central Avenue is beginning to loom up.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
Two parties came to buy Mr. Mitchell's farm after he had sold it.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
C. U. France has rented the Central Avenue again for another year.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
Song and Bible service at Y. M. C. A. Rooms next Sunday at five o'clock.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
Our Canal is a demonstrated power in our midst, no more ifs and ands about it.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
John B. Walker has revived the trade in the newsdealers line very considerably.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
Wolfe & Harnly's new furniture sign now spans the sidewalk in front of their store.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
Goose grass is what they call that slender green grass growing up on the prairies.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
Mr. Sein is now on the trail for Kansas, from Texas, with fifteen hundred mules.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
Farmers are putting in more sorghum this year than usual. Can't raise too much for feed.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
A whole caravan of wagons loaded with farming implements for the Indians left town last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
Lafe McLaughlin's new store building is progressing nicely, and will soon make a goodly showing.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
More trees have been planted in the city limits this year than in all the ten years previous.
Good!
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
Farmers having good hay on hand will find a ready sale therefor, it being a scarce article in the city just now.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
Mrs. Edgar Bird returned from Colorado last week, after a several month's visit with her sister, Mrs. O. C. Skinner.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
We were pleased to meet our old friend, Gen. McNeil, U. S. Indian Inspector, during his stay in our city last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
Mr. and Mrs. Davenport and Mr. and Mrs. A. Ayers spent Sunday at the "hub" visiting Mr. Nelson, an old friend of theirs from Illinois.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
Dan Sifford, having sold his blacksmith shop to Mr. Parr, has removed to Winfield, and is now running a blacksmith shop at that place.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
Conductor J. E. Miller, the popular Santa Fe official, is entirely recovered from his spell of sickness and took charge of his train on Friday last.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
Don't forget the auction at D. M.'s place next Friday. Stock, hogs, wagons, Farm implements, and household furniture will be offered for sale.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
Agent Woodin, of the Otoes, came up last week, and was closely followed by a large train of his Indians to freight lumber and other supplies they stood in need of.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
John B. Walker's new library sign is a gem and cannot fail to elicit the admiration of all beholders. Johnny don't intend to hide his light under a bushel.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
Mr. Saunders, from near Dexter, passed through town last Saturday with a large flock of sheep that he will hold in the Territory southwest of this place.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
The catalpa tree has a rapid and healthy growth in Kansas, and next to the black walnut, is the most valuable tree that can be planted by Kansas farmers.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
The heavy duck suits made for miners are well adapted for rough workmen in this country, and we notice are growing very popular among farmers and laborers.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
Daily Kansas City and Topeka newspapers are sold on our streets by newsboys, and an auction sale takes place every few days, in addition to two second hand stores. City, eh!
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
It is with sincere regret we learn Mrs. J. E. Miller is down with a severe cold. We hope it may speedily succumb to medical treatment, that the fair patient be restored to her usual health.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
White Eagle recovered his horses before the TRAVELER came out. They had been taken up by Mr. Robt. Ramsey on the State line, and were by him handed over to their dusky owners.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
Mr. R. A. Dalzell, a newcomer to this county, lost a very fine mule last Saturday. What makes the loss the more aggravating is that Mr. Dalzell purchased the team but a few weeks since for $300.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
We are glad to learn that Miss Lillian F. Hoxie, of the Emporia Normal, will be with our teachers this summer. The Institute will open in July, but Miss Hoxie will be present in August.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
Westward the star of empire takes its way. This reminds us that the Arkansas City House has had a new sidewalk, and several other improvements made, which adds muchly to its attractions.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
There are in this state 2,249,196 rods of board fence, 4,353,700 of rail, 1,490,709 of stone, 14,700,618 of hedge, and 5,607,689 of wire: an aggregate of 88,756 miles of fence. The total value of these is estimated at $23,732,370.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
Dan Sifford has much improved his lots on west Central Avenue as well as added to the convenience of the residences located thereon by the erection of a board fence around them. This will make a sure thing of the garden business.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
Marshall & Thompson, of the Star Livery and Feed Stables, will furnish teams, etc., to Peter Pearson's $800 hearse, which put in its appearance last Saturday. They say they will "tote the deaders" in the most approved style of the art.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
Henry F. Stevens, of Wichita, was murdered by Jim Morgan, a companion, on Deer creek, near Fort Reno, Indian Territory, on Sunday, March 19. Morgan robbed the party and shot Stevens, who offered no resistance. All had come from Wichita together.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
AN OUTRAGE.
On last Saturday night some young blackguards in the shape of boys shot three pistol shots into the schoolhouse in District 96, two of them through the windows. The boys are known and will more than likely have to pay the penalty for such conduct.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
Gen. John McNeil, U. S. Indian Inspector, came over from Caldwell last week to give notice that parties grazing stock on Cherokee lands must come before Major Lipe, at Caldwell, and pay their tax. They had notices for most of the cattle and sheep men along the line south of this place.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
Our enterprising livery men, Marshall & Thompson, inaugurated their Sunday excursions to Geuda Springs by conveying some dozen of our citizens to that fast growing and popular health resort. The Star Livery is the place to go if you want a team to "yank" you most any- place in first class shape.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
The member for the United States of the International Committee, the highest authority on Y. M. C. A. affairs, together with Geo. T. Coxhead, Railroad Sec'y for Kansas, will visit this city sometime during the week. The members and friends will find notice on P. O. Bulletin Board one or two days in advance of their arrival. A large turn out is requested.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
How long shall we have to acknowledge the humiliating fact that we have no town hall? Hardly a week passes but we receive cards asking, "Give seating capacity of your hall, population of town, have you stage in hall, etc." It always elicits surprise to people abroad that a city with the population and go-aheaditiveness of Arkansas City should so long remain without a public hall.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
White Eagle, Chief of the Poncas, accompanied by Nathaniel Burt as the interpreter, called upon the TRAVELER this week and inserted an advertisement for "Strays," which will be found elsewhere in this issue. No one who reads the above can doubt for a moment the rapid strides made towards civilization by the Indians, as some white folks do not yet fully realize that it pays to advertise.
[I looked and looked. could not find ad. Earlier entry shows someone had the "strays." This could explain the absence of an ad. MAW]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
Mr. and Mrs. C. M. France and son started for their home, at Toledo, Ohio, last Saturday, after spending quite a lengthened visit to their relative, our Charley France, the popular ramrod of the City Hotel. The trip to Kansas was made in the hope that their little son, an invalid, would be benefited by the climate, and the hope, to a certain extent, was verified. We sincerely hope that the improvement here inaugurated may end in complete convalescence.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
We would call the attention of our readers to the "Notice to Stockmen," which appears in this issue, and would recommend them to read the same with attention, and in the case of stockmen, would suggest that a compliance with the same would best subserve their interests. As we understand it, the Indian Department intends to enforce the levying of the tax, and will see that non-complying stockmen are ejected and punished for trespass, etc. The penalty in this case is such fine as the court may direct, and an additional penalty of $1 per head for all stock the trespassing stockman may have in the Territory.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
The lots east of Dr. Kellogg on 5th Avenue have been broken up and rock is being hauled for building purposes.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
The committee on aid for the Arkansas City Fire Co., have raised over $300 already. That is a good showing and looks like business.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
Rev. Swarts and family left for Halstead, Harvey Co., Kansas, last Thursday at which place Mr. Swarts has been assigned a pastorate in the M. E. Church.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
The Ark. City Fire Co. meets tonight at Pearson's Hall for the purpose of nominating officers. Every member turn out. Candidates for membership should hand in their names tonight.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
Dan W. Jones, a former resident of this city, and now one of the few Caldwell police left over from the killing jamborees, spent Sunday last in our burg and of course paid the TRAVELER a pleasant call.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Haywood left for Emporia last Saturday. Mrs. Haywood will spend the summer in Maine, but Mr. Haywood will be looking after his interests in this section every once in awhile.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
Our two sheep men, C. M. Scott and J. C. Topliff, left on Monday last for Willow Springs, Indian Territory, on business connected with their large sheep interests. They will probably return to the city tonight.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
We will venture the assertion that there is not another grocery store in Cowley County that carries so large and complete a stock, does a larger amount of business, or sells goods at more reasonable rates than our boss groceryman, T. H. McLaughlin.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
By the courtesy of Jacob Nixon, our efficient and popular Register of Deeds, we learn that there were, during the week ending the 25th inst., nineteen transfers of real estate recorded in Cowley County, representing a money value of about $25,550.00.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
Mr. T. Houghton, our saddlery and harness man, has his new work shop, 20 x 22 feet, completed and everything in working shape. The improvement will enable him to work eight hands, and thus keep up with the immense amount of work he always has on hand.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
We are informed that several parties have been summoned before the Grand Jury of the State in reference to the matter of Mr. P. B. Andrews, a colored delegate to the Republican Nominating Convention, from Bolton Township, being refused a seat in the dining room of the Brettun House at Winfield.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
The Ponca Indians are making quite a record as farmers, having on the Agency farm alone 100 acres in wheat and over 600 acres in readiness for corn. Standing Buffalo had 22½ acres of corn in over a week ago, as well as 12 acres in wheat. The Indians, during the past winter, have cut over 6,000 posts, and will, this season, put under fence 200 acres anyhow, and perhaps more.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
Joseph Merritt, a former typo of this office, who has been rusticating in Iowa for several months, paid a flying visit to our burg last week. Joe was looking first rate and said farming beat printing by odds, on the strength of which he prevailed upon his brother, Lafe, to accompany him in this travels. The pair started for Pulaski, last Monday, and we heartily wish the boys success.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
A prominent stock man says that cattle, in the Territory, are now doing fine, are getting enough to eat, are well distributed over the ranges, are quiet and not bunching or drifting. He says that the pea vine is growing rapidly and will satisfy the cattle in a few days. In his whole drive and looking after thousands of cattle, he only saw one dead, and that one had bogged. This stamps the past winter as exceptionally favorable to stock.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
We received a pleasant call from Al. Dean and Mr. Forsyth, of Indiana, on Monday last. Mr. Forsyth is a member of the firm of Forsyth & Son, of Indiana, the noted dealers in short- horn cattle, hogs, etc., and has been in Kansas for several weeks disposing of fine stock. Mr. Dean has purchased from him four head of Thorough-bred bulls, which he will turn into their herd. The Dean Brothers have already gained a name for good stock, and are determined to keep it up.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
THE CANAL MILLS.
These mills, situated upon the canal, one mile southeast from town and owned by V. M. Ayres, are now one of Arkansas City's established and permanent improvements. The water was turned on last Tuesday, and all the complicated machinery felt the power, and without a single hitch its every part performed the duty for which it was intended, thus resulting in a thorough success. We congratulate Mr. Ayres upon his final victory over the obstacles which seemed to beset him on every hand and trust that this auspicious start may be the prelude to a long and prosperous career for the Canal Mills.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
Messrs. O. P. Houghton and Gould met with quite an experience while driving out to Mr. Gould's farm on the line south of town, last Friday. In driving over a rough place, Mr. Houghton, who was driving, was thrown from the buggy and the team broke into a run. Mr. Gould, in attempting to catch the lines, accidentally discharged the gun he was carrying, which didn't help matters with the team any, and he next did some lofty tumbling and alighted right side up on Mother Earth. The team ran for about 200 yards and stopped. By almost a miracle no damage was done either to life, limb, or property, and what at one time promised well for a tragedy ended in a comedy. Congratulations are in order.
[NORTH CRESWELL ITEMS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
North Creswell Items.
Mr. Somerville was recently visited by his brother, whom he had not seen for five years.
The school in Dist. No. 6 closed last week after a pleasant and profitable term under our popular teacher.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Smalley have been sick for several days, but we are pleased to say are now on the improve.
Mr. Milton Rosebary, who recently sold his farm for $2,000, will again locate some five miles north of Arkansas City.
Mr. W. King, we presume, will not picket out any more stock as he has just completed the enclosing of a large pasture.
Report has it that Mike will shortly wed a House, should it prove true, Mike is in luck to get a House so cheap and yet so dear.
BIRTH. Fird has been playing host to two visitors lately, one from Iowa and the other from . Well, never mind, but it makes Fird feel awful good to see his wife hug the little squatter. B. C.
[WEST BOLTON LYCEUM.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
West Bolton Lyceum.
Editor Traveler:
It was my good fortune to be at the closing exercises of the Lyceum at the Guthrie schoolhouse in Bolton Tp., on Tuesday eve, March 21st. The entertainment was a decided success, both financially and artistically. The dialogues were excellent, showing that the performers had given them frequent rehearsals. The essay by Miss Blanche Marshall, "A Visit to Dist. No. 96 in 1890," was a masterly effort and elicited cheer after cheer during the reading.
The court trial in which Mr. W. J. Conway was the prisoner, was tried before a jury consisting of Messrs. Ed. Donnelly, Ed. Gates, and Zane Bland. The legal talent employed in this case (the charge being, "Fined for Misconduct,") was Mr. A. H. Clark as pros., and Mr. Amos Walton and Wm. Clark for Defendant. At 11:30 p.m. the Society adjourned to meet the first Tuesday evening of November next at 6:30 p.m. REPORTER.
[SOME BUSINESS LOCALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
Fresh Candies received every week at the P. O. Book Store.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
FOR RENT. 40 acres of land joining the town site on the north quarter of C. M. Swarts.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.
FOR SALE.
Duke of Renie, a Dark Red Roan Thorough-bred Short-horn BullRecorded in Vol. 21 of the American Herd Book"A choice Animal." Address W. A. KNOTT, Arkansas City.
[KANSAS NEWS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, April 5, 1882. Front Page.
The Masons throughout the state are experiencing an immense revival of work in the chapters and commanderies. This is probably owing to anticipation of the pilgrimage to San Francisco in 1883.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
The Winfield Courant laments the fate of McCune doctors as follows: The first to locate there committed suicide; the second was killed by his brother-in-law; the third borrowed all the money he could and jumped the town; and the fourth has also come to a tragic end.
[EDITORIAL COLUMNS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
The Last Pow-wow.
In regard to the practice of delegations of Indians going to Washington to interview the Great Father, Commissioner Price is quoted as saying:
"I think it is the last Indian pow-wow we shall have here while I am commissioner. It is perfect nonsense their coming here. They don't know what they want when they start, and the longer they stay here the less they know, and it is only a waste of time and money."
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
Indian Schools.
The following extract from a letter received by Hon. C. R. Mitchell, from Senator Plumb, will explain itself.
"I have succeeded in getting on the Indian appropriation bill, in the Senate Committee, a provision for the erection of an Indian school at some point in the Indian Territory, near the south border of Kansas and convenient to the Ponca and Pawnee Reservations.
"The appropriation for the building will be $15,000, and for teachers, etc., $10,000. The building is to accommodate 150 scholars."
[SOME OF THE COURIER CLIPS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
Mr. Shedden, judged to be inane, was taken by Sheriff Shenneman to the asylum at Osawattomie last week.
The canal flow at the terminus is running steady now. The break in the flume of Ayres' mill has been repaired and everything seems favorable for the brave water conductors, and the towering success of their scheme.
The Y. M. C. A. rooms at Arkansas City are proving a source of much benefit to the young men of that place. The rooms are open every evening, and the tables are supplied with the leading journals of the day. We hope they will receive from the citizens all the encouragement such an excellent movement deserves.
Mr. V. M. Ayres, proprietor of the new canal mills at Arkansas City, was in town Tuesday. His mill was started up Monday and is now running at full head. He finds he has abundant power to run all the complicated machinery necessary to make flour by the new "patent" process. Mr. Ayres intends to devote his attention more especially to custom work.
[PROPOSALS FOR WOOD, COAL, CHARCOAL, HAY, CORN, AND OATS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
Proposals for Wood, Coal, Charcoal, Hay, Corn and Oats.
Headquarters Department of Mo.,
OFFICE OF CHIEF QUARTERMASTER.
FORT LEAVENWORTH, Ks., Mch. 31, 1882.
SEALED PROPOSALS, in triplicate subject to the usual conditions, will be received at this office, or at the offices of the Quartermasters at the following named posts until 12 o'clock noon, Leavenworth time, on Monday, May 1, 1882, at which time and places they will be opened in the presence of bidders, for furnishing and delivery of Wood, Coal, Charcoal, Hay and Straw during the fiscal year commencing July 1, 1882, and ending June 30, 1883, and of Corn and Oats for the period beginning July 1, 1882, and ending Nov. 15, 1882, at Forts Leavenworth, Riley, Hays, Wallace, and Dodge, Dodge City, Junction City, and Caldwell, Kansas; Forts Supply, Sill, Reno, and Gibson, and the Cantonment, Indian Territory; Fort Elliott and Gainesville, Texas; Forts Lyon and Garland, and Camps on Uncompahgre and White Rivers, Colorado, and Camp on Snake River, Wyoming Territory.
Blank proposals and printed circulars stating the kinds of supplies, and estimated quantities thereof, required at each post or station, and giving full instructions as to the manner of bidding, amount of bond to accompany proposals, conditions to be observed by bidders, and terms of contract and payment, will be furnished on application to this office, or to the Quartermaster at the posts named.
A preference will be given to articles of domestic production, conditions of price and quality being equal, and such preference will be given to articles of domestic production, produced on the Pacific Coast to the extent of their use required by the public service there.
The Government reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Proposals for a less quantity than the whole required, will be received.
Envelopes containing proposals should be marked: "Proposals for at " and addressed to the undersigned, or to the respective Post Quartermasters.
J. D. BINGHAM, Deputy Q. M. Gen., U. S. A.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
Concert at White Church.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
A new Real Estate office in town.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
The Arkansas City House has a new sign.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
Burden had a shooting scrape last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
More new books at the circulating library.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
Yearling calves sell at $12.50 per head at Hunnewell.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
T. J. Gilbert, of Kaw Agency, was in town last Monday.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
Saturday night at White Church. The Scheubert Quartet.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
Anyone wanting a clerk will please inquire at this office.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
The County Normal will run eight weeks this summer.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
H. Godehard has rented Lafe McLaughlin's new building.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
The new Billiard Hall will be ready for occupancy this week.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
Grand Opening at Mrs. Henderson's Millinery store next Saturday.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
Tickets for the Scheubert concert at the drug stores and post office.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
C. R. Mitchell has removed to the residence of Mrs. Peed, in this city.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
To Contractors. Read the "ad" of Government supplies in this issue.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
Mr. Fuller and Miss Lena Jackson, of Winfield, were in the city Sunday.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
The Fire Company realized $10 by their dance last Wednesday evening.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
Some horse buyers have bought 350 Indian ponies at Wichita Agency, Indian Territory.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
The street sprinkler made its first appearance for the season of 1882 last Friday.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
Twenty carloads of gravel are shipped from the gravel bed east of town each day.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
Dr. McCoy, the genial pill vender of Ponca Agency, spent Sunday with his friends in this city.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
The surprise(ing) Social at Dr. Shepard's next Tuesday night is for the Y. M. C. A. boys.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
The Fire Company, of Arkansas City, will hold a meeting at the Y. M. C. A. Rooms this evening.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
We received a pleasant call from Mr. D. D. Keeler, Superintendent of the Kaw Agency schools during his visit to this city.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
One of the latest improvements upon Summit St. is the awning that now adorns C. R. Sipes' stove and tin-ware establishment.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
Parents having children to be baptized will please present them for this ordinance next Sabbath morning at the Presbyterian church.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
It is expected that Rev. James Wilson, of Pawnee Agency, will occupy the pulpit of the Presbyterian church, at one of the services next Sabbath.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
There will be a cake and coffee social held at the residence of Mr. C. R. Sipes this evening. Strangers are specially invited to attend. Come one and all.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
Agent Woodin with a numerous delegation of his Otoe charges were in town last week and took down two trains of building materials and miscellaneous supplies.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
Cowley County will be entitled to eight delegates in the Third Congressional Convention, which meets at Emporia May 24th. Still we are growing stronger.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
We received a pleasant call from Mr. Jacob V. Carter last week. Mr. Carter was on his way to the Sac & Fox Agency, where he has been appointed U. S. Indian Agent.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
Al Dean purchased the fine thoroughbred bull of W. A. Knott's that was advertised in last week's TRAVELER. This makes the fifth blooded bull he has purchased within two weeks.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
Messrs. Smith & Teets, our real estate men, made a sale of the Noee property last week. It will be occupied as a parsonage by the M. E. circuit preacher during the coming year.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
We, last Saturday, had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Joe F. White, the genial editor of the Mulvane Herald, who accompanied by his wife and child, made a flying visit to the terminus.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
Proposals for wood, Coal, Charcoal, Hay, Corn, and Oats, to be supplied to Government Posts in Kansas, Texas, Indian Territory, Colorado, and Wyoming Territory, appear in this issue. Read them.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
Miss Ida Macdonald, who will sing on Saturday night for the benefit of the Y. M. C. A. Library, is one of the best amateur singers in Southern Kansas.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
Mr. James Ridenour has just about completed one of the cosiest dwellings in town and further adorned the same by the erection of a neat board and picket fence. We congratulate Mr. Ridenour upon this new departure.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
H. P. Farrar has rented Haywood's building to the school board. The joyful yell of the boys and girls during the day and the gentle soliloquy of the tom cats at night will lend another charm to that neighborhood.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
We call the attention of the ladies to the "ad" of Mrs. Henderson in this issue. Mrs. Henderson has just received her spring stock, embracing all the latest styles, and will have a Grand Opening on Saturday next, April 8th. Ladies call and see her.
AD:
SPRING MILLINERY
The Ladies of Arkansas City and Vicinity, will find, at my Store, on North Summit St., a handsome stock of
Spring Millinery Goods.
I make a Specialty of Dyeing, Shading and Recurling Plumes, Tips, etc., also Bleaching and Pressing and Resewing Straw Goods.
STAMPING DONE TO ORDER.
GRAND OPENING SATURDAY, APRIL 8th.
Mrs. W. M. Henderson,
North Summit Street.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
Mrs. Rev. Fleming and Mrs. O. P. Houghton go today as delegates from the Ladies' Society of the Presbyterian church of this city to attend the annual meeting of the Ladies Foreign Missionary Society of the Presbytery of Emporia, held in Newton.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
Andrew Berry and a younger brother were up from the Territory last week after corn and other supplies. Andrew was one of our boys in the olden time, and is always sure of a welcome here whenever he can spare time from his duties in the land of "Lo."
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
The dance given by the young people of our city, in aid of the Fire Company, was well attended and an enjoyable affair. We were pleased to welcome some half dozen of our Winfield friends, who, with their ladies, partook of the pleasures of "the mazy," till a late hour! Come again.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
The Scheubert Quartet of Winfield will give one of their magnificent concerts for the benefit of the Y. M. C. A. Library at the White Church next Saturday night. Admission 25 cents; children 15 cents. Reserved seats without extra charge at Kellogg & Mowry's and E. D. Eddy's drug stores.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
Gen. A. H. Green, the well known real estate man of Winfield, was in our city last Monday upon business connected with the starting of a Real Estate office. He has secured a temporary office in G. W. Cunningham's store, the business of which will be mainly managed by Mr. Nat. Snyder.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
Mr. Stacy Matlack, accompanied by wife and daughter, returned to their home in this city last week. Mr. Matlack has been in the East making his purchases for the spring trade. Mrs. Matlack has been absent for several months visiting friends in Philadelphia, Maryland, Iowa, Virginia, and other States.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
Among Dell's old deputies retained by Marshal Boles, we notice the name of L. W. Marks. He has been commissioned and started out on his first trip for the new chief on Saturday last. He is a good officer and stands well in the territory where he rides the Osage country and along the Kansas line. Ft. Smith Elevator.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
The lecture of Robert Weidensall, Sec. of the International Committee of Y. M. C. A., was enjoyed by a good sized audience last Thursday night. Its subject, "The Y. M. C. A.," was ably handled, in a calm business like way that carried conviction with it. We understand that Geo. T. Coxhead, Ry. Sec. of Kansas, will be here shortly in the same interest.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
The following named gentlemen have been drawn as petit jurors for the next term of District Court, which convenes in Winfield on the fourth Tuesday in April: Henry Gardener, of Cedar Township; J. R. Lewis, J. B. Tucker, and S. B. Fleming, of Creswell Township; Willis Elliott, Samuel Wells, John Moreland, and Frank Moreland of Liberty Township; J. D. Hon of Pleasant Valley Township; Wm. Beeson of Silver Creek; and W. P. Heath of Maple Township.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
We have been informed that a large number of dead fish have been floating in the Walnut river lately, and the inference is that they were killed by giant powder, used as a blast beneath the water. This practice is one of the most reprehensible methods of catching fish, in that it destroys all within the reach of its power without regard to their fitness for food, etc. If such practice is being pursued, we warn the parties so doing that trouble is in store for them.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
Judge Christian gave his lecture on "Ireland and the Irish" at the M. E. church Monday night. For various reasons it was interesting and all went away satisfied that they had heard it. His historical review gave one a new conception of the antiquity of the Irish race. They are as remarkable as the Jews for the vitality of their facial peculiarities. The Judge gave us a graphic picture of the habits, customs, strength, and weakness of the peasantry. The speaker lost the location of his audience, and turned his face and spoke almost entirely to the empty benches in the "amen" corner of the church. This touched us as quite pitiful. We are glad to say that he realized about $35 net, and we hope he may succeed as well and better elsewhere in the State. Beacon.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
Municipal Election.
At the election of the city officers held in this city last Monday, the following named gentlemen were elected.
For Mayor: A. A. Newman.
Councilmen: H. D. Kellogg, James Benedict, O. S. Rarick, V. M. Ayres, John Ware.
Police Judge, I. H. Bonsall.
The total number of votes cast was 200 and although several tickets were in the field, the main contest was on the Mayor and Police Judge. The following table shows the two principal tickets with the vote received by each candidate.
MAYOR. A. A. Newman, 146; H. D. Kellogg, 56.
COUNCILMEN. O. S. Rarick, 204; John M. Ware, 203; V. M. Ayres, 108; Jas. Benedict, 206; H. D. Kellogg, 141; Ira Barnett, 103; J. B. Nipp, 64.
POLICE JUDGE. I. H. Bonsall, 139; T. McIntire, 66.
NOTE: 200 VOTES DOES NOT COMPUTE FOR SOME OF THE OFFICES.
[PLEASANT VIEW JOTTINGS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
Pleasant View Jottings.
WANTED. Plenty of rain.
Items are scarce, but eggs are plentiful.
A portion of the peaches are said to be killed.
The farmers are mostly busy putting in their crops.
S. D. Collinson has planted out twenty young trees around his cozy mansion which are growing nicely.
Preaching next Sunday, the 2nd, at 11 a.m., at this place, by Rev. McCammy.
J. A. Scott sold to Mr. Palmer last week three head of calves for $22.50.
Mrs. Billy Hadaky fell from the top of a granary Sunday, the 26th, and had it not been that Bill caught her while falling, it would probably have killed her.
If you wish to see a smile upon the countenances of Mr. and Mrs. Annis, just say "How are you grandpa and grandma?" LEAN CONTRIBUTOR.
[FROM WEST BOLTON.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
From West Bolton.
Our "LEAN CONTRIBUTOR" has stirred matters up somewhat as will be seen by reading the following from the pen of an "OLD RESIDENT."
Ed. Traveler:
Having for some weeks past noticed little items, headed "Pleasant View Jottings," alias The Theaker, we object to the change. Neither do we think it meet for newly located citizens to exercise quite so much authority over those who have borne the burden of laying out districts, voting bonds (and paying them to a great extent), building schoolhouse, etc. Our schoolhouse was named in honor of the man who first frames the district, Mr. Theaker, our first assessor, and his estimable wife, who taught her first schools, and helped us so bravely to have what we have, a good schoolhouse with three acres of ground for it to stand upon. Then, I repeat it, Sir; we object, and don't let them persuade you Jamie to write such things again, for "they" can't come it. OLD RESIDENT.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
[Skipped first part of Quarterly Report written by S. B. F. (Rev. Fleming) Feb. 1, 1882. He did have some items worth copying. MAW]
"On last Sabbath 27 united with the church by profession of faith, the majority of these being adults and among them several husbands, and four of these brought their wives with them, the wives of the others were already members. The youngest of these was about fifteen years of age. Besides these there are three or four more who will come in soon. There were eleven united by letter, making 38 in all.
"During the past quarter, David Berger, an esteemed elder of this church, and a man full of faith and the Holy Ghost, has passed to the heavenly rest. Dr. Roberts may remember him. He was with me at Synod last fall. His loss is greatly felt in the church. . . ."
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
A Cherokee Tragedy.
A few days ago, in the Cherokee Nation, Horace Johnson and his brother-in-law, George Brewer, had in their custody a man named Holmes, who was under indictment for murder. While acting in this capacity, Johnson, who is a brother of Albert Johnson, sheriff of Sequoyah district, became involved in a quarrel with Brewer, and shot him dead. Holmes, the prisoner, and Johnson fled after this tragedy, and the former is still at large. Johnson has been arrested.
[SOME BUSINESS LOCALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
FOR SALE. A good Quarter Section of Land. Inquire at Central Drug Store.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
Lost on the road last Friday south of town, a Round Iron Bar, 5-1/2 feet long, broad and thin at the sharp end. The finder will please leave it at Howard Bros., who will pay them well for their trouble. Z. Carlisle.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
All Kinds of Sewing Machine Needles at Stedman Bros.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
We are prepared to sell fine wall paper cheaper than anybody else can do.
Shepard & Maxwell.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.
Pocket and Table Cutlery at Stedman Bros.
[KANSAS NEWS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, April 12, 1882. Front Page.
A number of acres in Cowley County will be planted in tobacco.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
Cowley County proposes to have a public sheep shearing, in June.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe road has 308 locomotives and is constantly buying new ones.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
Caldwell will undoubtedly be the best market for Texas cattle in the state this year, as it is the terminus of the great Chisholm trail, over which three-fourths of the Texas cattle are driven, and easily accessible to the great distributing points, Kansas City, Chicago, and St. Louis, by rail and by telegraph.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
[Note. There was an interesting article by Kansas City Journal concerning the death of Jesse James on Front Page. I did not copy. MAW]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882. Editorial Page.
Counsel for Crow Dog, who is sentenced to be hanged for the murder of Spotted Tail, has written to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, asking him to furnish funds for an appeal of the case to the United States Supreme Court. Commissioner Price refuses to interfere.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
THROUGH CATTLE TRAIL.
The Route Which Cattle Coming from Texas
must follow through the Indian Territory.
The following letter has been handed us for publication, in order that it may be clearly understood by what routes cattle from Texas may pass through the Territory. The trail business should have been attended to ere this, but with prompt action on the part of those interested, and if satisfactory to all concerned, the trail as laid out last season might receive the approval of the Commissioner of Indian affairs.
CHEYENNE & ARAPAHOE AGENCY,
DARLINGTON, INDIAN TERRITORY, April 1, 1882.
W. N. Hubbell, Caldwell, Kas.
DEAR FRIEND: All cattle herds will be required to follow the old Chisholm trail east of this agency, or on the trail west of Cantonment. The trail passing between this Agency and Cantonment in the vicinity of the Red Hills, over which a few herds passed last season, was not authorized by the Indian Office and cannot be used this season except it first be authorized by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs.
You will please give this notice to cattle men.
Very respectfully, JNO. D. MILES, Indian Agent. Commercial.
[RAILROADS THROUGH INDIAN COUNTRY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
Through the Indian Country.
Late dispatches say the House Committee on Indian Affairs decided by a majority vote to report to the House with favorable recommendation the bill recently reported to the Senate by the railroad committee granting the right of way to the St. Louis & San Francisco Railway Company through the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations. The minority, two members, will submit a statement in opposition to the passage of the bill.
[INSTRUCTIONS RE COLLECTING TAX ON CHEROKEE LANDS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
Gen. McNeil's Instructions.
The following is a true copy of the instructions issued to Gen. McNeil, Indian Inspector, by the Secretary of Interior, in reference to the collection of tax due for grazing cattle on Cherokee lands, and for the removal of those who refuse to pay. As we have before stated, these instructions will be carried out to the letter, and those in arrears should be wise and pay up before it is too late.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
WASHINGTON, MAR. 11, 1882.
Gen. John McNeil, U. S. Indian Inspector.
SIR: Upon receipt of this communication you will proceed to the lands of the Cherokees west of 96 degrees in the Indian Territory for the purpose of making an investigation into matters of complaint upon the part of the Cherokees growing out of the refusal of parties grazing cattle upon these lands in the ceded district who refuse to pay the tax levied by the Cherokee National authorities for the privilege.
A letter of Messrs. Ross and Wolfe, Cherokee delegates in Washington, with a list of cattle men who have not paid the tax, have no permits, and refuse to pay the tax, is enclosed herewith. The list gives the location of the parties and will aid you in your researches. I also enclose a communication from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs in relation to this matter, showing action heretofore recommended.
Upon arrival in the Territory, you will consult with the U. S. Indian Agent, Mr. Tufts, and obtain from him such information as he may be able to communicate. You will ascertain who of the parties found within the grazing district are there without permits from the Cherokee authorities, and who have not paid the tax levied by the Cherokee law, and who refuse to pay such tax. Upon establishing these facts, you will demand from the delinquents the amount due, and upon their refusal, notify them that they must leave immediately, and if they refuse, notify the Department at once and authority will be obtained from the War Department for the use of the military in their removal.
It would be advisable if the matter can be arranged to take with you to the grazing lands, where these trespassers are stated to be, an officer of the Cherokee Nation who is authorized to issue permits, so that in cases where parties desire to pay the tax and conform to the requirements of the law, an opportunity can be offered. S. J. KIRKWOOD, Secretary.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
Hail yesterday.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
Our editor is sickexcuse us.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
The Arkansas River is on the boom.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
Chas. Mc's telephone column is good.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
Lafe McLaughlin's building is up one story.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
Gen. T. J. Jordan, of Ponca, was up Friday.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
S. J. Mantor has charge of Bradley & Co.'s groceryfailed.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
Miss Culvert, of Independence, is visiting friends in the city.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
BIRTH. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Roke, of East Bolton, April 3rd, a girl.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
Fire meeting at the City Hall this evening. Don't forget to go.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
The receipts of the Benefit Concert, Saturday night, were $30.20.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
Mrs. Aaron Marshall, of Bolton Township, is very low with consumption.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
W. F. Dickenson is expected back from California sometime this month.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
One hundred barrels of potatoes were received here for the Indians last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
The Nameless Social was postponed. It will be on Friday night at Dr. Shepard's.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
Dr. Shepard was indisposed a few days last week, but is now around again.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
Rev. Jas. Wilson, of Pawnees, preached at the White church on Sunday evening last.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
Olmus H. Lent informs us that he will start for New York City next week. Success, Ol.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
R. C. Haywood made the city a short call last week. He left Saturday, for Minneapolis.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
BIRTH. Born in Creswell township, Friday, April 7th, to Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Trout, a daughter.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
Chas. Schiffbauer and lady left Sunday morning for a three weeks' cruise in the Territory.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
Last Saturday brought with it a trio of demi mondes, who seem determined to infest this city.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
BIRTH. Born in Beaver Township, Thursday, April 6th, to Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Summerville, a daughter.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
Every team and buggy in the city was out last Sundaymost of them bound for Geuda Springs.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
Ten acres of land adjoining Geuda Springs, sold last Saturday to Mr. Reiley of Caldwell, for $80 per acre.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
The term of C. R. Mitchell as trustee of the State Charitable Institutions began April 1st and continues three years.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
Mr. J. V. Carter, Agent at Sac and Fox Agency, writes some very interesting letters to the Emporia Republican.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
Mr. L. Small has purchased Bradley's stock of groceries. He is now absent purchasing a large stock of new goods.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
Charlie France and Tip Davenport, two of the jolliest fellows in Arkansas City, were up here last Saturday. Courant.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
General Pope passed through Caldwell Thursday, and says the Cheyenne Indians are quiet and there is no danger of them breaking out.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
What's to become of Bolton Township? With Hon. C. R. Mitchell in one end; C. M. Scott in the other; and Amos Walton in the middle.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
Our cattle men, who went to Arkansas to make purchases, returned without buying. Cattle were too high priced and too scarce to gather.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
Judge Christian is at Lawrence. He met with fair success on his lecturing tour and is now visiting old friends at his former place of residence.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
Two of the Commissioners of Cowley County are farmers and the other a large sheep owner. The farming and stock interests are well represented.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
W. P. Hackney wants to buy a good fresh milk cow. This is no joke. Courier.
If he gets one, it will be a joke on the cow.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
Mrs. Rhodes, the new milliner on Summit Street, one door north of Shepard & Maxwell's drug store, has as neat a stock of goods as can be seen in the city.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
Rev. Cairns, of Winfield, will preach in the White church on Tuesday evening, the 18th, at which time will be organized a Baptist church. A full house is desired.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
Hank Nelson, of Nez Perce Agency, spent several days in our city lately, and during his stay of course made the TRAVELER a very pleasant call. Come again, Hank.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
The consideration in the deed of Haywood's Arkansas City lots is $8,100. There are nineteen lots conveyed to Menage, of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Courier.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
The mail contract from Arkansas City to Osage Agency was let to Mr. M. A. Thompson, of Sedalia, Missouri, for $970 per year, to be carried three times each week. The route from this place to Caldwell three times a week was let for $490.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
Tyler McLaughlin is selling potatoes shipped from Scotland and beans from Germany.
That's going a long ways from home for staple articles, and might be a gentle hint to farmers to plant a few beans.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
The real estate transfers of last week represented upwards of $35,000 as consideration named in the deeds. There were thirty-six deeds recorded, and they averaged nearly $1,000 for each transfer. Courier.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
Quite a delegation from Winfield was on our streets last Thursday and among them we noticed Rev. Cairns and J. S. Mann. We understand they represented the Baptist church, of Winfield, and were here to secure some bids from our people for work required on their new church building.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
A little farewell musical gathering was held at the City Hotel, last Friday evening. The hostess, Mrs. Sales, is a fine musician and vocalist, who has been staying in the city for some months for the benefit of her health; she is returning to her home in Maine.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
A heavy rain and hail storm occurred in Bolton Township last Wednesday evening, followed by a heavy rain and wind storm at this place Friday night at twelve o'clock.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
Two companies of cavalry arrived on Wednesday night for Fort Reno. They were sent down in consequence of the threatened risings of the Cheyennes and Arapahos.
Caldwell Commercial.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
Col. Alexander, of Winfield, will locate in Florida. While on a recent visit to that State he met Captain Norton, formerly of this place, who is engaged in growing oranges, and is doing well.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
Arkansas City folks complain loudly because the town seems infested with women of easy virtue. It's the women of uneasy virtue that bothers the Wichita fellows. Courant.
The fact of the matter is, that we are uneasy on account of this easy virtue, while Wichita is easy with the uneasy virtue. Twig?
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT OF THE A. C. SCHOOL.
The following is a list of the names of pupils neither absent nor tardy during the last school month.
Lillie Barrick, Lillie Lupin, Rosa Garris, Luna Ware, Mattie Kirtley, Mary Hutchison, May Monroe, Hattie Sipes, Dean McIntire, Sherman Coulson.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
The team hitched to Fitch & Barron's sewing machine wagon became scared by the unfastening of one of the tugs while on the streets last Thursday, and for a time made things quite lively in the vicinity of Kellogg & Mowry's drug store. They made a short turn onto the sidewalk, passed under Johnny Kroenert's awning, and were just getting in form for a first-class local when they were fortunately stopped. Beyond somewhat damaging a sewing machine that was in the wagon, no damage was done.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
Quite a shooting scrape occurred in Silvercreek Township, last week. Early surveys established a line between the farms of Henry H. Cansey and Ben Saunders, on which a hedge was growing. Another survey established the line farther over on Cansey's land and left the hedge on Saunders'. Last week Saunders went on the strip given him by the land survey to plow, when Cansey came out with a gun and ordered him off. Saunders refused to go and after some words, Cansey blazed away, filling Saunders' legs with fine bird shot. He then came to town and gave himself up to the authorities. His preliminary examination was held Monday. He was held over to bail in $1,000 for his appearance at court. Courier.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
The following taken from a private letter from a young man is too near the truth to be lost.
"Are there any Government lands handy to town that can be bought for $1.25 per acre in your county?"
Great guns, old man, wake up. Read something. Look at the map of Cowley County, with railroads running east and west, north and south, through the entire length of the county. See the towns marked out every few miles, with schoolhouses dotted all over the prairies. Hunt up the statistics published in our agricultural reports of our million bushels of wheat and two million bushels of corn raised yearly to say nothing of our fruits, sheep, cattle, hogs, etc., and then ask yourself if you are not a fool.
You are just ten years behind the age, if I have to inform you of these facts; you will be asking me next, what is a telephone, or is President Garfield dead? Do try and brush up a little. If you can't read a newspaper, get someone to read one for you, or if you are deaf, whygo and drown yourself, but don't come to Kansasthere's no room for you here!
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
A very good audience was present to hear Jimmy Christian's lecture. It would have been larger but for the fact that it was election day, and rained. The lecture was an excellent one, and everyone who heard it was well repaid for going. Mr. Christian goes to Lawrence to lecture tonight. Topeka Democrat.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
Letter List.
Letters remaining in the Post Office April 1st, 1882.
FIRST COLUMN: Adams, Rev. W. M.; Ashton, S. C.; Alfeford, John; Brown, Miss Rosie; Baker, Levi; Brown, Jas. H.; Bailey, A. A.; Briggs, A.; Burns, B.; Cummings, Charles; Collins, George; Clark, Harry; Cables, Patent; Dorken, Mrs. S.; Furman, A. D.; Gibson, O.; Gelbert, William E.; Greyson, M.; Gillmore, P. H.; Huffington, F.; James, A. L.; Kernes, Henry; Marshall, M. P.
SECOND COLUMN: Mallard, Mary; Mowery, John; Mallett, Munroe; Meny, Ellie; McAlpine, Will; McRoberts, Mr.; Moses, Thomas; McKinney, Jessie; Nowlan, Osborn; Palmer, Wm. H.; Rogers, Maris; Rhodes, Austin; Sipple, Dr. C. B.; Smoot, James; Surles, Geo. W.; Stewart, Thomas; Stillings, Mrs. C. A.; Taylor, Miss M.; Williams, Emma; Wood, Maggie; Whitesides, Albert; Wilson, Minnie; Yayer, T. W. J. C. TOPLIFF, P. M.
[FROM WEST BOLTON.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
From West Bolton.
Wind is plenty. Gas plentier.
The peach crop is safe so far. The July peaches promise a better crop this season than it has for four years.
Mr. Annis has made quite an addition to his orchard by the planting of one hundred apple trees and a variety of plumb, cherry, and ornamental trees, including twenty-five red cedars, all of which are growing with the exception of one. He has found out by experimenting that February is the successful month for transplanting this variety of evergreens. CHA.
[PLEASANT VIEW JOTTINGS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
Mr. H. R. Johnston was pretty badly hurt one day last week falling on his foot.
Daniel Hunt, we learn, bought a cow last week from Alex Works, for which he paid $40.
And still corn is sold in this vicinity which is taken toward the Territory. It demands sixty cents in the crib.
There was preaching at this place Sunday, the 9th, at 11 a.m., by Rev. S. Clark in the place of Rev. Faulkner.
S. D. Collinson is having ten thousand five hundred hedge plants set out as fencing on his farm this spring.
J. A. Annis made a visit into Sumner County last week, the supposition is that he went to see that grand-son of his.
We noticed Uncle Billy Trimble driving a nice sized herd of calves out west the other day, probably will have them herded during the season.
Mr. Kimmel sold about five hundred bushels of corn the other day to Schiffbauer Bros., of your city, which was hauled away by a train of Indian wagons.
In the last issue we noticed a few remarks from "Old Resident" taking exception to the present course of events as related in "Pleasant View Jottings." "Old Resident" is a little off in addressing "Jamie," but we'll let that pass and simply say we have a fine report for the eternal fitness of things, and do not wish to quibble over the past, or speculate on the future, but as the poet Longfellow says:
"Trust no Future, howe'er pleasant,
Let the dead Past bury its dead;
ActAct in the living Present,
Heart within, and God overhead." LEAN CONTRIBUTOR.
[KANSAS NEWS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882. Front Page.
Caldwell has a savings bank.
Sedan is to have an opera house.
There are fifty lodges of the Knights of Pythias in the state.
[EDITORIAL COLUMN: THE INDIAN QUESTION.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
The Indian Question.
The following is an extract from a recent letter of Gen. Pope to Major W. M. Dunn, of Washington, which has been made public and shows the exact status of affairs among the Indians and the causes thereof. We are no sentimental admirer of the "noble reds" but he certainly has a right to live and as long as the Government keeps them under control on reservations, it is bound to feed and care for them rather than by a short-sighted and penurious policy to force them into the devilment for which they are only, in many cases, too glad to indulge.
"I leave tomorrow for Reno. The situation is plain: the Indians cannot live on the reduced beef rations. There are 100,000 cattle grazing not far from there, and rather than starve, they will do as we do, take by force what cattle are needed to keep them and their families from starving. This will provoke Indian hostilities, which will lead GOD knows where.
"The only legal act the military can do is to make them starve, peaceablyan almost inhuman service.
"Is it really the intention of the Government for such a paltry sum to plunge the frontier into a war with the Indians, or assemble a strong militia force to force these unhappy creatures to starve in peace?
"There will be fearful responsibility somewhere if this matter is not settled now. Should I find nothing done when I reach Reno, I shall probably assume the responsibility myself. I had rather suffer anything myself than see an Indian outbreak so inexcusable, unjust, and fraught with such dreadful consequences. There is no reason in it."
[HISTORIC INCIDENTS: ARTICLE IN CHEYENNE TRANSPORTER.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
Historic Incidents.
[By J. H. SEEGER.]
When the grass starts in the spring the question, "Will the Indians go on the war path?" goes the rounds. In the last few years the question has been asked through force of habit, not with any apprehension that they would do so unless they are brought to starvation and have no other alternative.
But no farther back than the spring of 1874, things were different. The Panhandle of Texas was then a vast buffalo range, where the Indians could subsist without government aid. Going on the war path was then practicable, as they could fight with Indian tactics. They could move their old people, women, and children far away from the haunts of the white man, where they could live by hunting, while the young men went out to fight. They would attack a wagon train or a herd of horses and hurry back to the main party before pursuit could be organized.
On one occasion, when a party of Indians were raiding in Texas, the citizens, to make sure of their horses, put them into a stockade corral and placed a guard over them. The men on guard played cards in order to pass away the time and keep awake, one of the number going out occasionally to see how things were going. The Indians were lurking in the vicinity and had sent one of their number to see how the whites were fixed. He had crept up and was surveying things through a crack under the door. While he was thus occupied, the game was finished and a guard went out to see that all was right. The guard, after satisfying himself that no Indians were near, returned to the house and the game. The Indian then went to the back part of the corral, let the horses out and escaped with them before the guards were aware of what was going on.
In 1874 the Cheyennes went on the war path and committed many depredations; but when they were closed in by the troops and forced to take to the staked plains, where they were obliged to dig for water and carry it with them for two or three days, the war path became entirely too laborious.
At the battle of the Sand Hills they were again severely punished. About 250 men, women, and children were huddled together and kept under constant fire, and were under play of two gatling guns. Their only hope was in digging holes in the sand and keeping as much covered as possible. To stand up was sure death. Some of the squaws were so excited that they had to be held or tied to keep them out of bullet range. One Indian declared that he would take his papoose in his arms and stand up and be shot. The squaw said she would not give up her child. In the struggle for possession of the child, it was killed. The Indian then stood up and was promptly shot. About midnight they left their pits and by wading through water hip deep, succeeded in passing the soldiers. They then scattered like a flock of quails, and it was several days before they all got together again. A number went north and joined the Northern Cheyennes. The journey was one of great suffering. Two days after the fight an old squaw who had been wounded was found near the battle ground, where she had lain without food or shelter.
The Indians finally came to the Agency and surrendered, had most of their ponies taken from them, and saw about thirty of their young men taken away in irons as prisoners.
If the Indians should go on the war path now, they would have to take their women and children with them, and with no base of supplies, a war is not at all desired by these Indians. They will not begin hostilities unless forced to it by threatened starvation.
Cheyenne Transporter.
[INDIAN LANDS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
Indian Lands.
The following report in regard to the status of lands in the Indian Territory was recently made by the Secretary of the Interior. It effectually disposes of the Oklahoma business.
1st. There are no lands in the Indian Territory open to settlement or entry by freedmen or any other person, under any of the public land laws of the United States.
2nd. There has never been a period of time since the acquisition by the United States of the territory ceded by France, that any of the lands embraced within the limits of the present Indian Territory have been open to settlement or entry by any person whosoever, under any of the said public land laws.
3rd. The lands to which the United States holds legal title within the Indian Territory are reserved lands by treaty stipulations and acts of congress and are not and never have been subject to general occupation.
4th. The entire Indian Territory, including the lands therein to which the United States holds paramount title is "Indian country," as defined by the first section of the act of congress of June 30, 1854, which act prohibits the unauthorized settlement in such country, and provides for the employment of the military forces to prevent the introduction of persons and property contrary to law, and for the apprehension of every person who may be in such Territory in violation of law.
[OKLAHOMA TACTICS: CAPT. PAYNE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
Oklahoma Tactics.
"Capt. Payne still holds the fort on the Canadian river within the Oklahoma lands. There are no outstanding military camps, all troops having been retired to Fort Reno. If any arrests are made in the future, it will only be done by the U. S. Marshal and his deputies. In this case a warrant will be necessary in every arrest. The question of opening the Oklahoma country is thus virtually settled."
It is difficult to tell where items of the above stamp originate, but it is certain they are copied with semiendorsement by a number of Kansas newspapers. The entire statement is false.
Payne is not in Oklahoma, and if he has been there since the last time he was bounced, he has kept well concealed. Troops from Reno are constantly scouting in the forbidden land, and if there are any boomers there, they would be arrested, and no written warrant would be needed. The Agent's order is sufficient to remove any and all trespassers from within the limits of the country which he controls. Besides, Major Randall has a special order to remove all intruders from Oklahoma. As to Payne, he is probably bumming wherever he can get his grub free and find a few loafers who will listen to his twaddle. The decisions of the Secretary of the Interior, published in this issue, settle the Oklahoma business. Cheyenne Transporter.
[THE CANAL MILLS. ARTICLE PRINTED ON "PERSONALS" PAGE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
The Canal Mills.
It is but one year ago that Mr. Ayres, the proprietor of the above mills, came to this section of the Southwest while in search of a location for a mill, yet last week saw, as the result of that visit, the successful completion and starting of the finest mill yet erected in this section of the country. Before entering into a minute description of the water-powered build ing, machinery, etc., we will say a few words with reference to the novel features of the undertaking, the advantages of the gradual reduction process, and other improvements.
There are three methods of milling at present in use, which may be designated as "Old Style," "New Process," and "Gradual Reduction." "Old Style" is that generally pursued by the majority of small custom and grist mills, while the "New Process" consists in purifying and regrinding the middlings made in the old way, and may be said to be half way between the "Old Style" and "Gradual Reduction" milling of the present day.
Gradual Reduction, as its name implies, consists in reducing the wheat to flour, shorts, and bran, by several successive operations, or reductions, technically called breaks, the process going on gradually, each break leaving the material a little finer than the preceding one. Usually five reductions or breaks are made, though six or seven may be used. The larger the number of breaks, the more complicated the system becomes, and it is preferable to keep it as simple as possible, for even at its simplest it requires a good, wide-awake, thinking miller to handle it successfully. When it is thoroughly and systematically carried out in the mill, it is without question as much in advance of the New Process as that is ahead of the old style of milling.
The mill building is a frame structure of three stories in height, 30 x 36 feet, with a frame lean-to of two stories, 26 x 36 feet, the whole being mounted upon substantial stone founda- tion walls three feet in thickness. There are also an office and store room fitted with 4 ton scales separate from the mill proper.
The capacity of the mill, when in full run, is 150 barrels per day. Every convenience, for doing both custom and merchant grinding, is provided, the reels for which are kept separate, so that a man bringing his grist to mill can, if he so wishes, secure the flour from his own wheat and will not be kept waiting very long either.
The machinery of the mill is run by a 20 foot head of water, which sets in motion an American Turbine wheel, with a diameter of sixty inches, capable of transmitting sixty horse power. It is run in a forebay [?] of masonry, the outside measurement of which is twenty feet, inside 10 feet, further strengthened by four 3/4-inch stayrods anchored into the walls every three feet.
The interior arrangements of the mill have been made with a special view to the convenient dispatch of business, and the different parts of the complicated machinery which compose the Canal Mills is distributed about as follows.
In the basement we find the Line Shaft, which is driven by a pair of mitre wheels of nine inch base and 59 cogs with a pitch of 2-1/2 inches. One wheel is fitted with wooden and the other iron cogs, thus assuring comparative outlet in working. The burs frame is placed on solid masonry 30 x 8 feet and 6 feet in height, and supports 4 spindles, two of which are fitted with bevel gear and two with belt and upright shaft with bevel gear. The cleaning machinery, run by a belt wheel on the main shaft, consists of a Barnard & Lease Separator, Eureka Smutter [?], Eureka Brush, and a Monogram Blower of the Steubenbaker pattern.
We also find on this floor a Corn sheller capable of shelling 2,000 bushels a day, by which patrons of the mill can have their corn shelled without any extra charge. One convenient feature is that the grain can be fed to the sheller direct from the wagon on the outside, or from the inside, as circumstances render convenient. There are wheat and corn bins on this floor, the former having a capacity of 2,000 bushels and the latter of 800 bushels.
We now come to the first, or main, business floor, upon which are found four run of stones mounted on a line hurst, three sets of rolls, one pair of reduction rolls, one pair of smooth rolls, for middlings, and a pair of corrugated rolls for bran. There are fifteen elevators on this floor, a steam generator, for heating wheat and warming hurst, two flour bins, one Barnard & Lease flour packer, and large corn meal and bran bin.
The first thing that attracts attention on the second floor are four bolting reels, two of which are 30 inches in diameter and 20 feet long, and two 32 inches in diameter and 18 feet long. Flour bin for packer, a corn meal bolt, middlings bin, and large bran bin. The counter shaft for driving the purifiers and bran duster on the upper floors are also in this part of the mill.
Upon the upper or third floor are six reels, two 30 inches in diameter and 20 feet long, two 32 inches in diameter and 18 feet long; the scalping reel 32 inches in diameter and 12 feet long, and the reduction roll reel 30 inches in diameter and 12 feet long. There are also 17 elevators, bran duster, purifier with all the requisite machinery for working the same to the best advantage.
We congratulate Mr. Ayres upon the successful completion of this enterprise, and doubt not the advantages, offered by him to the farmers of this section, will meet with a ready response.
In this connection a word of credit is due to Mr. G. W. Abbott, of Avon, Fulton Co., Illinois, who has had charge of the construction of the mill. Mr. Abott is a thorough mill wright, and the Canal Mills are a testimony to his ability.
We understand that Wm. Speers has secured the services of Mr. Abbott to get his new mill in running shape.
BIG AD RE CANAL MILLS:
Canal Mills
ARE NOW PREPARED TO DO
CUSTOM WORK
IN GRINDING
WHEAT AND CORN
FOR THE FARMERS OF
COWLEY AND SUMNER CO'S.
HAVING THE LATEST IMPROVED MACHINERY,
AND EXPERIENCED FIRST CLASS MILLERS,
I HOPE TO GIVE SATISFACTION TO ALL
WHO FAVOR ME WITH THEIR
PATRONAGE.
CORN SHELLED AND GROUND WITHOUT EXTRA
CHARGE FOR SHELLING.
HIGHEST MARKET PRICE PAID IN CASH FOR
WHEAT AND CORN.
GROCERS AND FLOUR AND FEED DEALERS WOULD BE
WELL TO GIVE ME A CALL.
V. M. AYRES,
ARKANSAS CITY, ..... APRIL 15th, 1882.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
Good beef cattle are somewhat scarce.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
Go to the Social tonight.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
The County Treasurer has $48,561 in his hands at this time.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
Four stray horses branded W I N at Walker ranche, Indian Territory.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
School opened last Monday after the spring vacation of one week.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
Wolfe & Harnly, the Furniture men, have a new "ad."
AD:
FURNITURE!
WOLFE & HARNLY,
ARKANSAS CITY, KANS.
FURNITURE!
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
Read Mrs. F. Buck's Piano and Organ advertisement.
AD:
PIANOS & ORGANS
I would announce to the public of Arkansas City and vicinity that I have secured the sole agency for the celebrated Hallet, Davis & Co., W. W. Kimball's, W. P. Emerson's Pianos and the B. Shoninger and W. W. Kimball Organs, should be pleased to show my goods to those wishing to purchase. Please call at my rooms, at Mrs. Stump's old millinery stand, on east side of Main St., Winfield, where you will find on exhibition a fine selection of the above fine toned and most popular instruments. All instruments fully warranted and prices exceedingly low. Instruments sold for cash or time payments. Mrs. Fannie Buck.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Schiffbauer returned from their trip to the Territory last Saturday evening.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Parlin, of Weld, Maine, who is now on a visit to friends in this city.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
Do you like cake and coffee? If so, don't fail to attend the social at Mrs. A. A. Newman's this evening.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
Messrs. Wolfe and Harnly secured the contract for putting the seats in the new schoolroom on southeast Summit Street.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Pratt, who have been spending the winter with friends in this city, returned to their home at Minneapolis last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
In the school district appeal from District 89, Bolton Township, the Board of Commis sioners sustained the action of the County Superintendent.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
DIED. Dispatch signed by J. C. Cline, and dated Portland, Oregon, April 16th, says that W. T. Ekel dropped dead in the street there Sunday morning.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
Mr. John B. Walker is renovating the James Benedict property, west of the Schoolhouse. This will make one of the neatest little homes in the city.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sherburne came up from their home in the Territory last Saturday upon a visit to friends in this city, returning south yesterday.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
Mr. J. B. Curry, who has been teaching a term of school in Bolton Township, will now be found behind the counters of F. L. Davis' grocery at Geuda Springs.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
Mr. Hank Nelson, of Nez Perce Agency, during his recent trip to this city, made some real estate purchases in this vicinity, and intends to improve them right away.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
Messrs. P. H. Albright and Co., Winfield's enterprising money loaners, are out in a new "ad" this week. All needing funds should read it and give these gentlemen a call.
AD:
P. H. Albright & Co.,
CONNECTICUT MEN -WITH- CONNECTICUT MONEY.
LOAN THEIR OWN MONEY.
LOANS CLOSED IN THIRTY MINUTES FROM TIME OF MAKING
AN APPLICATION.
KEEP OUR MONEY IN
M. L. READ'S BANK.
NO DEAL, AND NO LIES TOLD.
CALL AND SEE US, BEFORE BORROWING ELSEWHERE.
P. H. ALBRIGHT & CO.,
WINFIELD, KANSAS.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
MARRIED. In this city on Thursday, last, April 13th, by Rev. Morehead, Mr. S. Beach and Miss Ella Grimes. The young couple have our best wishes for their future happiness.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
Thomas E. Berry passed through the city, last Saturday, en route for the Pawnee Agency, Indian Territory, with six head of thoroughbred bulls. The Berry Bros. have quite a large herd and are evidently determined to keep up the grade of their stock.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
We received a pleasant call from Rev. Wilson, of Pawnee Agency, on Monday last. Mr. Wilson has been somewhat indisposed but his furlough of two weeks has made a decided improvement, which we hope may be permanent.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
The "ad" of Mr. L. Small, who is now running the 333 Grocery, on East Summit St., appears in this issue. Mr. Small has a large, well selected, and entirely new stock of everything in the grocery line, which he will sell as low as the lowest. Give him a call.
AD:
333
TRUTH IS STRANGER THAN FICTION.
The following conversation was overhead and will explain itself.
"Good morning, Mrs. Stuckweather."
"Good Morning, Mrs. Jones, what in the world has brought you out so early this morning?"
"Oh, I am going down to Small's Store to buy Groceries. He has the best lot of Groceries ever brought to Arkansas City, and at such low prices. Have you tried his Teas? My! Such nice Tea and Coffee and beautiful fruit of all kinds, and everything else one needs in the Grocery line, and so cheap too. I do believe he is selling for less than one can buy in Kansas City; Tobacco and Cigars too, of course they don't interest me, but my Husband says he has the best lot ever brought to Arkansas City. There is such a rush one has to go early to get in, so put on your hat and come along." 333
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
Mr. I. H. Bonsall returned to the city last Friday from Atchison, whither he had been as a delegate from this city, to the session of the Grand Lodge of the Knights of Honor held on the 12th and 13th inst.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
We received a pleasant call from our old friend and subscriber, Alexander Gillis, last Saturday.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
We are under obligations to C. M. Scott for valuable services rendered in getting out the last issue of the TRAVELER during our temporary indisposition. C. M. takes to newspaper work much about the same as a duck does to water.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
Major J. D. C. O'Grady, so we are informed, has outlived his sphere of usefulness at Pawnee, and when last seen was retreating from that place in good order. Direction southerly with an outside location on the marrowbone stage.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
Mr. T. A. Gaskell [Gaskill?] has gone and done it this time and no mistake. That such is the case will readily be seen by a glance at his residence in the northwest part of town, which looms up in all the glory of fresh paint. We hope his example will be generally followed.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
We are pleased to learn that Dr. Chapel has been appointed by the A. T. & S. F. to look after and manage the gravel train now running from this place. Doctor is a thoroughly com- petent and energetic businessman, and will efficiently discharge all duties entrusted to him.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
COFFEE AND CAKE SOCIAL.
The ladies of the Presbyterian Society will hold one of their eminently social and particularly enjoyable gatherings at the residence of Mrs. A. A. Newman, this Wednesday evening. A cordial invitation is extended to all, and a good time will undoubtedly be had.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
Charley Thornburg is soon to start to the Territory with his hogs to open a hog ranch. He thinks the mast will be about sufficient to raise and fatten hogs. Harper Times.
Mast failed last year in the Nation and many hogs died of starvation or got so poor that wolves and panthers could catch them. One hundred miles from corn, and no mast is not a very happy state of affairs.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
A small boy at Geuda Springs, last week, built a fire under a manger filled with hay in McIntire's livery, the flames of which soon reached the mow, and in fifteen minutes the timbers were falling. Two fine buggies were burned and one horse suffocated and burned to ashes. The parents of that small boy should persuade him to stay at home until another barn can be built.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
The financial showing of the State penitentiary for the month of March, is a very gratifying exhibit, showing for the first time in the history of the institution that the receipts exceeded the expenditures, including the cost of the permanent improvements. The amount of cash in hand and paid over to the State Treasurer was $491.21, and the cash receipts from the sale of coal, amounted to $3,360.16.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
W. V. McConn, of Arkansas City, a candidate for gospel ministry, was received in charge from the Crawfordsville (Indiana) presbytery. Wednesday evening, Rev. Wilson, of Pawnee Agency, a licentiate, and being examined for the admission to the ministry, preached his trial sermon from Luke, first chapter and fourteenth verse. About thirty-five ministers and twenty elders are in attendance. Courant.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
The prosecution for libel by County Attorney Willsie against Wm. Allison, editor of the Wellingtonian, resulted in a verdict of not guilty, and the acquittal of Mr. Allison. Five days were consumed in hearing the case, and great interest was manifested in the proceedings. The charge made by the Wellingtonian against Mr. Willsie, upon which action was based, was official crookedness and a general failure to do his duty as regards the enforcement of the prohibitory law. The verdict gives general satisfaction to the best citizens of Sumner County, who consider it a victory of the law and order element over the law breakers and dishonesty in office.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
The young ladies gave a social last Friday evening at Dr. Shepard's, for the benefit of the Y. M. C. A. The house was nearly filled with young people, for the most part, who passed the evening in the happiest way possible, showing that young ladies know how to run a social.
Before refreshments Rev. Fleming passed the hat and each gentleman drew a slip there- from on which was written the name and weight of some lady present; company for supper was thus chosen and each gentleman's bill was according to the avoirdupois of his fair partner, upon the immortal principal that much is due from him who hath much.
This way of choosing partners puts the bold and the bashful on even footing and is to be commended. The next time perhaps you may pay according to the age of the one falling to your lot. The handsome receipts of the evening will go to swell the library fund of the Y. M. C. A. of this city.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
That the demand for good stock is rapidly on the increase is evidenced by the fact that the large cattlemen are paying every attention to the improvement of their grade of stock. The Dean Brothers have during the past month added twelve pedigree bulls to their herd in the Territory, and are still intending to purchase more. We are glad to see this, for the improvement in grade works a benefit to all concerned.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
Mr. A. Dean returned to the city on Monday last from a trip to Butler and Sedgwick counties in search of fine stock. He reports stock in bad shape, and came back to Cowley, where he succeeded in purchasing several fine animals; one a yearling bull, purchased of A. T. Shenneman and raised by McClintock, of Paris, Kentucky, is a perfect picture of a thoroughbred short-horn, and will weigh, at the present time, over 1,100 pounds.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
Ed. Gurrier left last week for Las Vegas, New Mexico, where he intends to purchase a herd of sheep. It will be remembered that "Ed." is a half breed Cheyenne Indian, and won laurels as an Indian scout during the troubles of 1871 and 1874.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
Indians in the Territory are much dissatisfied because Jay Gould has secured the St. Louis & San Francisco line, running through that country, and vow vengeance. A brakeman recently, while on top of a car, was shot by several bullets while the train was going through a ravine near Muscogee. A few days after another brakeman shared the same fate. Sheriff Williams, who went to hunt the offenders, has not been heard of since, and he is believed to have been murdered. An engineer on the train from Muscogee reports an attempt to wreck his train and the firing of several shots into his engine. The ruffians escaped. Such experi- ences are reported almost weekly from that section.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
Nez Perce Indians.
A memorial from the Synod of the Presbyterian Church of Kansas has been gotten up and forwarded to the President, asking for the restoration of the Nez Perce Indians to their home in Idaho Territory. From the tenor of the memorial, we cannot but think that the Indians have been ill-treated and that the ends of justice and humanity would be best served by a compliance with the petitioners' request therein contained.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
City Council.
The City Council met last Monday night to complete their organization, etc. Beyond some talk on the water work question and the appointing of committees, nothing was done. The following are the standing committees for the ensuing year.
FINANCE: Messrs. Benedict, Rarick, and Kellogg.
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS: Messrs. Kellogg, Ware, and Ayres.
ORDINANCES: Messrs. Rarick, Benedict, and Ware.
WAYS AND MEANS: Messrs. Ayres, Rarick, and Kellogg.
WATER WORKS: Messrs. Benedict, Kellogg, and Rarick.
[SOME COURIER CLIPS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
Warrants were issued last Monday for the arrest of Doc. Holland and Frank Manny, the former for unlawfully prescribing liquor, and the latter for unlawfully selling liquor.
In the case taken to the Supreme Court, the decision of Judge Torrance and County Attorney, Jennings, was reversed, so that now the county must pay the costs of criminal cases whether conviction is secured or not.
Mr. Tansey has refused to give up his docket to Mr. Soward, claiming to hold over under his certificate, which was issued for two years. Judge Torrance will get a docket and hold court anyway. Such a proceeding is somewhat extraordinary on the part of Mr. Tansey.
[FROM WEST BOLTON.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
From West Bolton.
The cold stormy winds of the past week have compelled some of the farmers to draw on their overcoats and put a scarf around their ears to finish corn planting.
Mr. Annis did not go to Sumner Co., last week, to see his grandson. He went to Mr. Troups and bought a load of corn, at 50 cents per bushel.
We agree with "Lean Contributor" for having a due respect for the "eternal fitness of things," for we read that, "That which is eternal was from the beginning," and all old residents know it was called "The Theaker" from the beginning, and surely it would be "eternal fitness" to still call it "The Theaker."
We had the pleasure of visiting Mr. Ayres' mill last week, also of carrying a grist there to be ground. We were conducted to various departments by the proprietor himself, and enjoyed a very pleasant time in looking at this most complicated piece of machinery. According to our view, we consider it the best in the country, and were well pleased with both quantity and quality of flour. We think the farmers can begin to take couragethe hand of oppression is being lifted. OLD RESIDENT.
[NOTICE OF SALE: JOHN WARE, BAILER.]
NOTICE OF SALE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. Notice is hereby given that on the 11th day of May, A. D., 1882, at 2 o'clock, p.m., of said day, at the front door of the Post Office, in Arkansas City, in Creswell township, in Cowley County, Kansas, I will sell at public auction for cash, to the highest bidder, the following described property, to-wit:
One dun mare mule, dark stripe along back and across withers, peculiar Spanish or Mexican brand on left hip, about 14 hands high and about 7 years old. Said property will be sold to satisfy a lien upon said property for goods, wares, and merchandise sold and delivered to James O. Kelsey, and costs of keeping and sale. JOHN WARE, Bailer.
[SOME BUSINESS LOCALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
STRAYS.
Taken up by the undersigned, two iron gray mares, about 7 years old, branded I. D. on left shoulder. One of the animals has a sore back. Owners can have the same by proving property and paying charges. S. J. RICE.
West Bolton, April 15th, 1882.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
Fire Backs for all kinds and sizes of Cook Stoves at C. R. Sipes.
[NEZ PERCES: ARTICLE FROM COURIER.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882. Editorial Page.
Nez Perces.
The Courier job office has printed a "Memorial to the President of the United States, from the Synod of Kansas of the Presbyterian church, asking for the restoration of the Nez Perce Indians to their home in Idaho Territory."
This memorial was prepared by a committee appointed for that purpose by the Synod, consisting of Rev. James E. Platter, Rev. Samuel B. Fleming, and Rev. J. Wilson, and is as well written and as neatly printed as any pamphlet we ever saw.
It covers the whole ground and shows from public documents and the reports and statements of officers of the army and Indian department that by the treaty of 1852 the Nez Perces were entitled to that territory in Idaho, which they considered their ancestral home; that the whites came to want to occupy their territory for speculative and other purposes, and that the treaty of 1866 was proposed, which would remove them to a reservation; that a portion of the tribe known as Joseph's band refused to sign the treaty ceding their portion of the territory to the United States, but remained thereon, as they had the right to do; that the unjust attempt to drive them from this land brought on what was known as Chief Joseph's war; that they fought bravely and finally surrendered under the stipulation that they should be sent back to Idaho; that instead thereof they were sent to the Indian Territory, and that sickness, caused by the change of climate, has reduced their number from 950 to 320; that now they are entirely supported by the Government, while in Idaho they were, and the rest of the tribe are, self-supporting; that they have only the longing desire to return to their old home; that the Nez Perces have always been loyal and peaceable and are very far superior to most of the Indians in morals and intelligence. In conclusion, it makes a most powerful and convincing appeal on their behalf and we hope it will have the desired effect. Courier.
[PROPOSALS FOR INDIAN SUPPLIES AND TRANSPORTATION.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882. Editorial Page.
PROPOSALS FOR INDIAN SUPPLIES AND TRANSPORTATION.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Office of Indian Affairs,
Washington, April 25, 1882.
Sealed proposals, indorsed "Proposals for Beef," (bids for Beef must be submitted in separated envelopes), Bacon, Flour, Clothing, or Transportation, etc. (as the case may be), and directed to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Nos. 65 and 67, Wooster street, New York, will be received until 1 p.m. of Tuesday, May 22, 1882, for furnishing for the Indian service about 800,000 pounds Bacon, 40,000,000 pounds Beef on the hoof, 128,000 pounds Beans, 70,600 pounds Baking Powder, 2,000,000 pounds Corn, 750,000 pounds Coffee, 8,300,000 pounds Flour, 212,000 pounds Feed, 300,000 pounds Hard Bread, 75,000 pounds Hominy, 9,000 pounds Lard, 1,650 barrels mess pork, 233,000 pounds Rice, 11,200 pounds Tea, 65,000 pounds Tobacco, 200,000 pounds Salt, 240,000 pounds Soap, 6,000 pounds Soda, 1,250,000 pounds Sugar, and 839,000 pounds Wheat.
Also, Blankets, Woolen and Cotton Goods (consisting in part of Ticking, 38,000 yards; Standard Calico, 300,000 yards; Drilling, 20,000 yards; Duck, free from all sizing, 170,000 yards; Denims, 17,000 yards; Gingham, 50,000 yards; Kentucky Jeans, 28,000 yards, Cheviot, 5,200 yards; Brown Sheeting, 260,000 yards; Bleached Sheeting, 20,000 yards; Hickory Shirting, 10,000 yards; Calico Shirting, 6,000 yards; Wi__ey [? could not read], 3,000 yards;) Clothing, Groceries, Notions, Hardware, Medical Supplies, and a long list of miscellaneous articles, such as Harness, Plows, Rakes, Forks, etc., and for about 475 Wagons required for the service in Arizona, Colorado, Dakota, Idaho, Indian Territory, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, and Wisconsin, to be delivered at Chicago, Kansas City, and Sioux City. Also for such wagons as may be required, adapted to the climate of the Pacific Coast, with California brakes, delivered at San Francisco.
Also, transportation for such of the articles, goods, and supplies that may not be contracted for to be delivered at the Agencies.
BIDS MUST BE MADE OUT ON GOVERNMENT BLANKS.
Schedules showing the kinds and quantities of subsistence supplies required for each Agency, and the kinds and quantities in gross, of all other goods and articles, together with blank proposals and forms for contract and bond, conditions to be observed by bidders, time and place of delivery, terms of contract and payment, transportation routes, and all other necessary instructions will be furnished upon application to the Indian Office in Washington or Nos. 65 and 67 Wooster street, New York, Wm. H. Lyon, No. 483 Broadway, New York; the Commissaries of Subsistence, U. S. A., at Cheyenne, Chicago, Leavenworth, Omaha, Saint Louis, Saint Paul, San Francisco, and Yankton; the Postmaster at Sioux City, and to the Postmasters at the following named places in Kansas: Arkansas City, Burlington, Caldwell, Dodge City, Emporia, Eureka, Great Bend, Howard, Hutchinson, Larned, McPherson, Marion, Medicine Lodge, Newton, Osage City, Sedan, Sterling, Topeka, Wellington, Wichita, and Winfield.
Bids will be opened at the hour and day above stated, and bidders are invited to be present at the opening.
CERTIFIED CHECKS.
All bids must be accompanied by certified checks upon some United States Depository or Assistant Treasurer, for at least five percent of the amount of the proposal.
H. PRICE, Commissioner.
[TOBACCO.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882. Editorial Page.
TOBACCO AGAIN.
In conversation with Mr. Ezra Meech, a sheep man of fifty years experience, he said "We might as well raise our own tobacco in Cowley County as not." During this summer and fall fully 50,000 pounds will be used for dipping sheep to cure scab, at a cost of ten cents per pound, making $5,000 in money to be expended. With a little experience tobacco can be raised with corn with little more trouble than other crops. One acre contains 4,000 stalks, planted 3-1/2 feet one way and 2 feet the other, and will yield one ton per acre worth $200. Then the suckers will yield equally as much, making a total of $400 per acre.
The St. Louis Tobacco Association publishes a pamphlet that is issued free to all who desire it, that contains much valuable information, and those who want plants can secure them by leaving orders at the Post Office at 40 cents per 100, or $1 for 1,000.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
The A. C. & C. B.It is.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
Cal. Ferguson was in town Monday.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
More new books in the Y. M. C. A. Library.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
Dogs are to be muzzled, so says the city dads.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
Ol. Lent is not going to New York, as anticipated.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
C. C. Holland says he is en route for an extra rib.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
Fifty-four Cheyenne teams loaded flour last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
A. P. Hutchison is selling groceries for C. F. Snyder.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
Jennings Clark is now staying in the P. O. Book Store.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
The street sprinkler has been kept busy the past week.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
The frost has not hurt the fruit prospects at this writing.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
If you want a fire extinguisher, call at Schiffbauer Bros.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
Mr. Tucker, an old resident of Iowa, called upon us yesterday.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
Cold nights and windy days are the rule now instead of the exception.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
Mrs. Hugh Davidson returned to her home in Wellington last Saturday.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
The dedication of the new Baptist Church, at Winfield, will be on May 28th.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
A carload of corn for the Cheyennes was shipped in from Mulvane last Saturday.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
Messrs. Mead and C. Schiffbauer started for Osage Agency yesterday afternoon.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
Schiffbauer Bros. purchased a $110 horse for their delivery wagon last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
Read the new "ad" of G. W. Miller, the tinner, in this issue.
AD:
G. W. Miller,
PRACTICAL TINNER,
-Carries in Stock-
Vapor, Wood, and Coal Stoves,
TINWARE OF EVERY DESCRIPTION,
Buys and Sells
SECOND HAND GOODS,
SOLICITS YOUR PATRONAGE.
Arkansas City, Kans.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
The Winfield barbers are trying to make arrangements to close up all day on Sundays.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
Ol. Lent and Etta McConn, Will McConn, and Posie Walker went to Winfield Sunday.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
Base ball almost every afternoon. The boys have fixed up nice grounds near the depot.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
Rev. Wilson preached at the White Church Sunday morning. He left for Pawnee on Monday.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
Mr. C. A. Burgess, of Columbus, Nebraska, is in the city, and will probably remain several days.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
Johnny Walker is doing just lots of work fixing up his residence in the northeast part of town.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
Dr. C. Perry, who is largely interested in the property of Geuda Springs, was in the city Monday last.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
Schiffbauer Bros. have just received a lot of fresh groceries, which they will be pleased to dispense to all needing.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
If Hon. W. P. Hackney makes many more visits looking up whiskey cases, we won't have a Democrat left among us.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
Green & Snyder will insure you against damage to crops, farm buildings, horses, etc., from lightning and tornadoes.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
Cooking on an oil stove will be practically demonstrated at C. R. Sipes' store this afternoon. Ladies, call and see for yourselves.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
Mr. Terwilliger, of the Pawnee Agency, has been under the weather for some days, but at this writing is rapidly convalescing.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
Mr. E. P. Kinne, now of Kansas City, but a former resident of this place, and a friend of his from Winfield, were in our city last Friday.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
Mrs. J. J. Broadbent, we are pleased to state, is now entirely recovered from the sickness with which she was troubled a few weeks since.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
C. M. McIntire commenced the erection of a residence in the west part of town last week. Mr. Wolfe is doing the carpenter work on the same.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
Dr. McCoy, of Pawnee Agency, was in town last week. He was en route for the Territory, returning from a several weeks' visit to friends in the East.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
A wagon load of Lawn chairs, constructed of bent timber, were brought to town one day last week, and found a ready sale at from $2.50 to $3.00 each.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
Mr. A. C. Williams, of Pawnee Agency, spent several days in our city last week, returning to the Territory today. He reports everything at the Agency in a prosperous condition.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
Considerable improvements are being made in the appearance and convenience of the residences in town this spring, and Arkansas City will, henceforth, make as good an appearance as any town in the State.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
Messrs. Beecher & Son are engaged in putting up 216-1/2 feet of picket fence around the residence of Mr. Barnett, and otherwise improving the same. Mr. Barnett will soon have one of the most attractive homes in the city.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
The earnings of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad company for March were $1,115,000, as against $902,000 last year; a gain of $248,000, or of 27 percent. Since January 1st the road has gained about $1,000,000 in gross earnings.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
The tenth semi-annual sale of shorthorn cattle, by the Hamilton's, of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, will take place at Riverview Park, Kansas City Stock Yards, May 9th, 10th, and 11th, 1882. Two hundred and twenty-five head of pure Short Horns will be sold.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
DIED. In this city, Tuesday, April 21st, 1882, of croup, Alice, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Bishop, aged two years.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
BIRTH. Mr. J. G. Shelden has a visitor at his house, one of the cunningest little 10 pound boys that ever you saw.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
The A. C. S. C. B.
The Arkansas City Silver Cornet Band, after a temporary sojourn under a cloud, has reorganized under the leadership of Will Griffith.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
Charles France, of the City hotel at Arkansas City, was up today. Charlie often comes up here to get the sand out of his eyes so he can see, and as they have poor water down there, he always likes to come to Winfield for a fresh drink. Courant.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
The Arkansas City House is on the improve. Mr. Williams, the landlord, has just completed interior improvements which materially increases his bedroom accommodations and he has now a first-class stopping place for the traveling public.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
The veracious Arkansas City TRAVELER is mildly informed that there never has been a policeman or other officer killed in Caldwell. We know it will be hard to convince the Arkansaw saints of this fact, but nevertheless we shall persist in asserting it. Commercial.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
The law firm of Christian & Holland have dissolved. The junior partner, C. C. Holland, left for Aberdeen, Dakota Territory, where he will probably locate. He is a young lawyer of ability and energy and will win success and friends wherever he goes.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
Judge Christian returned to his home Friday, looking hale and hearty. While absent he visited Wichita, Emporia, Topeka, Lawrence, and Kansas City, and was cordially received at all places. Mrs. Christian accompanied him; she had not seen Kansas City for thirty years and consequently noticed many changes.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
It cost Cowley County $35.00 to get Mr. Thomas J. Sheddan ready for the Insane Asylum. $6 for six jurors, $2.90 each to Dr. Alexander, A. C. Gould, T. F. Huffman, and James Hill. $13.60 to Geo. McIntire for catching him, $3.25 to Sheriff Shenneman for keeping him, and $1.45 to the jailor.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
DIED. At her residence, in West Bolton, on Monday, April 16th, 1882, of consumption, Mrs. Aaron Marshall. The funeral took place the following day, and the remains were lowered to their last resting place, in the Spring Side cemetery, in the presence of a large number of sorrowing relatives and friends.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
Hon. Wm. Martin, who many years ago represented Cowley County in the Legislature, has been among us for a week or more soliciting orders for tombstones, for the Winfield Marble Works. We don't know much about the Marble Works, but we do know Mr. Martin to be an exemplary gentleman in whom we all can trust.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
We learn that the officials of the A., T. & S. F. railroad have notified the management of the K. C., L. & S. K. that they will take control of that road on the first of May.
The probability is that nearly all the old employees of the K. C., L. & S. K. road will be retained by the new management, as the changes in the general offices will only be promotion as a general rule.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
Mr. G. W. Abbott, the gentleman who put in V. M. Ayres' mill, and under whose supervision Mr. Speers' new mill is approaching completion, left for Avon, Illinois, this morning for a two weeks visit to his family. Mr. Abbott thinks of bringing his family to Southern Kansas, and we should be glad if he concluded to permanently locate in our city.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
Among the many improvements made this spring in our city, in the way of buildings, we believe the new residence just completed on High St., by Wm. Rose, will rank with the best. It is a commodious six roomed, story and a half frame, well finished and painted in good style. Arkansas City needs more of such houses.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
The lodge of A. O. U. W. of this city paid the two thousand dollars insurance due the heirs of W. E. Chenoweth last Saturday. One thousand dollars was paid to Mrs. Chenoweth and one thousand dollars to Mr. James Hill as administrator of the estate, for the benefit of the heirs. This is the first death that has occurred in this lodge so far.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
Hon. C. R. Mitchell, of Cowley County, the owner of Geuda Springs, fast becoming famous for the wonderful curative properties of their waters, was in the city on Saturday. From the papers we see that extensive improvements are contemplated at the Springs. Close connection is now made, by a hack line from Arkansas City, with the railroad trains.
Wichita Eagle.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
The Nez Perce Indians are much interested in the efforts of the Presbyterian Synod to have them removed to their old home in Idaho. In the name of God and humanity, they should be permitted to go. Joseph never signed the treaty, deeding away his lands, and duly fought as any man would have fought for his home. Besides his home, the Government took from him 1,000 horses. He was wealthy then. He is a pauper now. His band numbered nearly 1,000 souls then; it numbers 320 now.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
Mr. D. C. Welsh, of McPherson, Kansas, with his wife and sister, are in the city visiting their friends, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Pearson. Mr. Welsh came to the city for the purpose of examining our water works as his town thinks of adopting something of the same kind.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
Mayor's Proclamation.
Whereas: It being reported that several dogs, running at large, have run mad, in and near the city limits. All owners of dogs are hereby notified to tie up or muzzle their dogs, at once, for 60 days from date.
The City Marshal is hereby instructed and ordered to kill all dogs found running at large without being muzzled, within the city limits, after April 29th, A. D., 1882. By order of the council. A. A. NEWMAN, Mayor.
Attest, I. H. BONSALL, City Clerk.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
The First Herd of the Season.
The first herd of the season of 1882 arrived at this point Saturday, from Gonzales County, Texas. It is a herd of saddle and stock horses numbering 160, J. S. Tate, owner and driver. Mr. Tate says his stock came through in good shape; grass good all the way up; had no runs. He will hold at the stockyards till he closes out. Dodge City will please make a note of this: Caldwell gets the first herd! This herd was started for Dodge City, but Mr. Tate learned that Caldwell was the best market, and so drove here. Caldwell Post.
[FROM WEST BOLTON.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
John Annis has his pasture of sixty acres enclosed with hedge and barbed wire, and his stock now roam the same. He is also enclosing his peach orchard, of three acres, for hog pas ture; it will then be "root pig or die."
The gophers and moles are doing their deadly work in our gardens and fields. S. D. Collinson is trying to induce them to eat a little corn soaked strychnine. This is a good policy, and if more of our farmers would pursue the same course the pests would be fewer.
J. A. Scott has been quite busy the past week hauling lumber. It will be a new house. He is also building an arched cave or outside cellar. These cellars are an improvement over cellars under the house; milk keeps sweet longer, and butter has a better flavor in one of these arched cellars than in the old method of cellars under buildings. OLD RELIABLE.
[PLEASANT VIEW JOTTINGS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
There was preaching at this place last Sabbath, at 11 a.m., by Rev. Faulkner.
Daniel Hunt bought a sow a few days ago from S. Kimmel for which he paid $35.
Jerome Hilton met with quite a loss the other day. He lost a horse worth about $150. Something like the blind staggers was the cause.
John A. Scott has the masons at work laying the foundation preparatory to building a new house.
George Heggs has received some artichokes from Illinois and contemplates growing them for his hog-feed.
Sylvester Clark, Jr., sold his gray horse to Mr. the other day for ninety dollars.
[Big scratch on microfilm. Could not read name. MAW]
Miss Mamie Annis has been suffering for several days from a felon on her hand.
There was a Sabbath School organization here the 13th inst., with Mr. Arnett as Superin- tendent, Mr. Shurtz as Asst. Supt., J. B. Carter, Secretary, and R. H. Johnston, Librarian.
"Old Resident" quotes "that which was eternal was from the beginning." and so argues that Dist. 36 should be still known as the Theaker." The work he quotes from has been lately revised however, and District 32 now appears as Pleasant View. Sela!
LEAN CONTRIBUTOR.
[ITEMS FROM GEUDA SPRINGS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
Geuda Springs.
Cutler has a very neat drug store.
Geuda Springs are simply booming.
Mr. Foss has put up a new business house.
F. L. Davis has had his residence completed sometime.
McIntire & Ferguson are building a large addition to their livery stable.
Buildings are being completed, almost every day, and are occupied as soon as completed.
Visitors are here from most of the states in the Union, and all claim to be highly pleased with the waters.
Rev. Post, P. E., from Wichita, has just commenced building a residence, and will soon be down with his family.
Mrs. Howard is building a summer residence here, and D. A. McIntire has also just commenced building his residence.
J. A. Notestine has about completed his boarding house, and A. W. McCarty is building his as rapidly as men and money can do it.
Dr. Perry will have his ten cottages completed and furnished in about ten days, and they will be rented only to invalids desiring to visit the Springs for their health.
Geo. W. Riley, of Caldwell, is building a good business house, which will be occupied as a store by Mr. Hubbel, formerly of Caldwell. Riley has also bought the O. J. Ward ten acres at $80 per acre.
We need a large hotel badly. Someone with capital can here find an investment that will pay more interest than any we know of. It is only a question of a short time when capitalists will take hold of a large hotel here, as a house with 200 rooms would be filled to overflowing in thirty days, and would remain full the year round.
A. W. Patterson's house is about completed, as well as many others too numerous to mention. G. W.
[DEATH OF JOHN WESLEY SNYDER.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
The Pistol.
A lamentable accident happened at Winfield last Saturday about noon, by which John Wesley Snyder met his death. The unfortunate man was standing in the crowd around a peddler's wagon, when the salesman took off his coat and laid it down, in doing which, a pistol in one of the pockets fell out and was accidentally discharged, the ball taking its deadly course straight to the heart of the victim. Mr. Snyder was 46 years of age and leaves a wife and six children to mourn his loss. The coroners jury rendered a verdict of accidental death, upon which Mr. Wood, who has been arrested, was discharged.
[STOCK MEN ON THE CHEROKEE STRIP.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
Stock Men on the Cherokee Strip.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., April 18. Advices from the Cherokee nation say that a company of United States soldiers have begun removing the stockmen on the Cherokee Strip who have failed to pay the tax levied by the Cherokees on cattle grazed on the land. There is a great deal of excitement and some talk of resistance, but it is believed that owners of cattle who are not able to pay will remove their stock without making trouble. The Cherokee authorities are determined to enforce their rights, and Agent Tufts has directed the commander of the company to see that the tax is paid or the intruders removed. When the tax is settled and necessary removal made, the company of soldiers has been ordered to Eufaula, where there are a number of invaders, whom the Cherokees demand shall be driven out of the Territory.
[KANSAS NEWS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, May 3, 1882. Front Page.
Cowley claims to be the banner stock county of the state.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
The Baxter Springs News says that John Jackson, chief of the Shawnee tribe of Indians, was badly injured by being thrown from a wagon while driving from Seneca to his home in the territory, last Saturday. He died in consequence on Sunday morning.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
The Winfield Courant says: A thorough examination discloses the fact that the fruit prospect has been injured none whatever during the last cold snap, and the present indications in this locality are that this will be the best fruit season we have ever had in Southeastern Kansas.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
At Winfield, W. H. Wood, a North Topeka notion man, while selling goods from his wagon, accidentally dropped a revolver, which was discharged. The ball struck Wesley Snyder, a by-stander, above the navel, ranging upward through the heart, killing him instantly. The coroner's jury rendered a verdict of accidental shooting.
[U. S. SNAG BOAT "WICHITA" LYING AT MOUTH OF THE CIMARRON.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882. Editorial Page.
The U. S. snag boat, "Wichita," is lying at the mouth of the Cimarron unable to get down the Arkansas, as she draws 14 inches and there is only six in the river. They have been lying there for six weeks, but expect soon to get down in consequence of the usual spring rise. The Captain says surveyors will soon start down from Arkansas City to determine the practicability of the jetty system for making the river navigable; and if it can be done, work will begin inside of a year. He also thinks it feasible, saying at a cost of $2,000,000 a three foot channel could be made thirty feet wide, taking about five years to complete it. Kansas wants this done, as it will give her cheaper rates on Wood and coal, and afford transportation direct to the seaboard for her wheat, corn, etc. After getting down, the "Wichita" will work for the next year improving the river between Fort Gibson and Fort Smith. Indian Journal.
[APACHES, NAVAHOES, CHIHUAHUAS: INDIANS ON THE WAR PATH.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882. Editorial Page.
BLOOD RED.
Indians on the War Path.
SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO, April 28.
It has been supposed heretofore that the Indians now upon the war path were confined entirely to the Apaches, but it is now pretty definitely settled that the Navajos, or at least a part of them, are and have been concerned in the raids now mow making and those which have been made.
The testimony of the woman, Placide Romero, who was captured just south of Cubero station, on the line of the Atlantic Pacific road last summer by Nana and a portion of his band, is to the effect that there were several Navajos in Nana's party and that they were as blood thirsty as the very worst of the Apaches. This their agent has denied, but the woman knows the names of some of the Navajos and they will be brought to justice. The woman was in the custody of the Indians for some months, but afterwards was re-captured and taken back to her family.
A STATE OF TERROR.
It is not very easy to describe affairs as they now exist in the western and southwestern parts of New Mexico, and the southern, southeastern, and eastern portions of Arizona. The Indians, consisting of bands of Navajos and Apaches, principally the latter, have sworn to kill every settler along the New Mexican and Arizona border, and are now engaged in their bloody work. The band which seems to be doing the greater portion of the slaughter is that led by Nana, while the party led by Cahise, also, has killed a great many. There are several bands, two of which are composed of the women and children, and these seem to be
TRYING TO REACH MEXICO.
The band with the women and children has a sufficient amount of braves to do guard duty, while another, numbering about one hundred and fifty warriors, is close behind to cover their retreat. These are not doing any killing, except where they happen to come across a settlement or a white party, and those they do not spare. Nana and Cahise roam around at free will and swear they will kill every white man they come across. So far they have kept their word, and their record is a bloody one. Arizona and New Mexico have never known anything like it. The latter is better protected than the former, as Gov. Sheldon and Gen. McKenzie had taken previous measures for the preservation of the settlers which have proved reasonably efficacious. A part of the Chihuahuas are also
OUT ON THE WAR PATH,
as it was a party of Apaches and Chihuahuas that Col. Forsythe attacked and really routed last Sunday. While Forsythe found the enemy, after dislodging them from their first position, intrenched in an impregnable spot, and was forced to retire or suffer great loss, it was nevertheless a great victory for the troops, as the progress of the reds was checked. The troops behaved bravely, and during Sunday and Monday marched seventy-eight miles over a rough and rugged country, and were forty hours without water.
John P. Risque, an attorney for the Santa Fe railroad, with headquarters at Santa Fe, was killed by the Indians a few days ago while on his way from Silver City to Arizona City. It is not known what band or part of a band were the murderers, but General Woodruff, in command here, will spare no efforts to discover the perpetrators of the deed. Traveling is not safe now, and the coaches make their trips escorted by guards heavily armed.
MILITARY EFFORTS.
Advices from the seat of the present Indian outbreak are to the effect that the military are being rapidly disposed so that their services will be of more value than they are now. The troops will cooperate with the Mexican soldiery and if any of the reds are caught on the Mexican side of the line, they will receive rough treatment, as was the case a few days ago when the Mexican Gen. Rey met a large body of Apaches on the Arizona line and killed nine of them. The Mexicans did not get off so easily, however, there loss being eight men killed. The Indians swear they will give no quarter and that they expect none, so it is literally a war of extermination, so far as they are concerned. The reds are well armed, have plenty of ammunition, and have not gone on the war path without being thoroughly prepared. The situation is a very discouraging one, for the Indians will have the opportunity, it is feared, to slaughter many more settlers before the troops can come up with them. The victims of the slaughter so far will reach over one hundred, and may possibly reach two hundred.
[PLEASANT VIEW JOTTINGS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
We learn that Mr. Daniel Hunt has contracted with masons to build him a nice, good stone house this summer.
Preaching at this place next Sunday at 11 a.m., by Rev. McCammy, and a general turnout of the people is desired.
We hear some complaining of their chickens dying with the cholera.
Mr. J. A. Scott's new house is nearing completion under the workmanship of John Shurtz. Mr. Scott says it will be completed in 20 or 30 days.
Mr. H. R. Johnston took a trip over into Sumner County last week with Rev. McCammy, where the latter will conduct a series of meetings.
Mr. Ike Shurtz, we learn has bought 180 head of 2 and 3 year old cattle, which he contemplates herding in the Territory south of this. He paid $14 a head all round for them.
LEAN CONTRIBUTOR.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
Attend the Social at Mrs. J. L. Huey's tonight.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
Ask Ol. Lent about the "dog show." He knows.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
A new sign adorns the front of L. Small's Grocery.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
Mrs. Lizzie Godfrey is having her house painted over.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
Chas. Chappel has been under the weather for a few days back.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
Capt. Nipp started for his ranche, in the Territory, last Thursday.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
Fish are more abundant in the streams than they have been for years.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
Chas. Schiffbauer went to Osage Agency, Indian Territory, last week on business.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
Arkansas City is talking of building a five-story woolen mill. Capital.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
A. C. Williams, of Pawnee Agency, was in town during the past week.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
The second story of Lafe McLaughlin's store room is about completed.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
Mr. Covington is up with another train of Cheyenne Indians this week.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
Mr. John B. Walker and wife are absent on a trip to the Indian Territory.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
Corn doctor around again. Let's see, chiropodist is what they call him.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
Winfield has had a good week's trade the past few days during the term of court.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
The Baptists are trying to rent the Y. M. C. A. Room for Sunday service. Nice place.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
Frank Speers left for his ranche in the Territory recently to be gone a couple of weeks.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
Tip Davenport has made several trips to the counties east and west selling flour made at Ayres' mill.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
Incendiaries made an attempt to burn E. H. Roll & Co.'s grocery ware room, at Caldwell, last Friday night.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
Ben Simpson has been confirmed U. S. Marshal for Kansas, and the court will go on if George Sharett says so.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
The prospects for the Indian school, to be erected on Shilocco creek, six miles from this place, are very good.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
Mr. Soule and his two daughters have been visiting Arkansas City the past few days. They formerly resided in this place.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
Mrs. H. W. Young and child, of Independence, have been in the city several days visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. V. M. Ayres.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
Herman Godehard expects to move into Lafe McLaughlin's store room, next door to the present bakery, in about thirty days.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
Miss Belle Cassell with her younger sister, Mary, returned from Indiana last Wednesday. They are welcomed by many warm friends.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
Mike Harkins' fishing is like his financial career: a success. He can catch more fish in less time than any man that wears shoe leather.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
Lafe Meritt [Merritt?] arrived in the city Saturday last and left on Monday for the Territory. He goes to work upon the Cheyenne Transporter.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
George Gardenheir drove a bunch of cows and calves to his home on Grouse creek last week. They have been on Duck creek, Indian Territory.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
Eddy and Ingersoll went fishing last Friday. According to the old saying, Ingersoll must have "sweared"as Eddy caught all the fish.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
Frank Manny, of Winfield, accidentally shot himself, last Wednesday, while on the look- out for a chicken thief. He is convalescing.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
Pat. Franey, foreman on the gravel works, called the other day to pay in advance for the TRAVELER, and "saw" the boys happy. Call again, Pat.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
Buffalo Bill's Indian troupe will disband at New Haven, Connecticut, Friday, and the Pawnees with him will return again to their native haunts.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
We received a pleasant call from Mr. J. W. C. Spungstun, of Leavenworth, Indiana, last week. He is hunting up a location for the practice of law.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
A. W. Patterson, of the firm of Gaskill & Patterson, meat market men, has sold out to W. D. Bishop. The firm hereafter will be Bishop & Gaskill.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
Wool growers should not forget that our hardware firms make a specialty of sheep shears, wool sacks, and twine. Twine is lower this year than ever before.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
MARRIED AT PUEBLO. D. B. Hartsoe [Hartsoc? Hartsock?] and Mrs. S. F. Paxton, both formerly of this city, were married at Pueblo, Colorado, last Sunday.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
Our old friend, A. Pruden, Jr., is now running a large notion store at Dayton, Ohio, at least so says several flaming posters that have reached us by mail. Success to you, Al.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
On May 11th townships will elect delegates to the County Convention, to go to Winfield to elect delegates to the Congressional Convention at Emporia, to be held May 24th.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
Mrs. James Ridenour arrived in Arkansas City last Friday to remain permanently. James will now have to behave himself like the rest of the Benedicts around town. Good.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
Dick Chinn was badly taken in the other day. He sold his team, wagon, and harness to a party who passed over $200 counterfeit Missouri National notes on him. The party non est.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
Messrs. Scott & Topliff have the boss sheep ranche in this section of country, with sheds and corrals for over 2,500 sheep as well as other conveniences erected at a cost of over $4,000.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
We regret to have to lose W. A. Eaton from among the ranks of the newspaper fraternity, but he has sold his office to Mr. Maffett, formerly of the Anthony Republican. Success to you, Maffett.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
Thomas Baird and J. H. Titus, of Bolton Township, were down among the number of additional Jury men, and thought, "Ouch, blast the luck of `tending court during corn plowing time."
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
Mr. Ira Barnett and L. C. Norton left the city for the Territory last Thursday, to be absent ten days or two weeks. During Mr. Barnett's absence, Mr. Spray will purchase hogs for him.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
Mr. Kemp, a newcomer from Dayton, Ohio, was in the city last Saturday, and called upon the TRAVELER. Mr. Kemp has purchased a quarter section of land near Salt City, and will locate upon and work the same.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
Prof. R. C. Story, our county superintendent, was in the city last week, and paid a visit to our schools, which he reports in a flourishing condition under the supervision of the efficient principal, Prof. Atkinson.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
The S. W. S. P. U. will hold a meeting at the Mercer schoolhouse in West Bolton on Saturday, May 6th, 1882, at 7:30 p.m. An attendance of all members is desired, business of importance being on hand. F. LORRY, Capt.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
A. W. Patterson sold out his interest in the City Meat Market to Wm. Bishop, the latter taking charge of the same last Monday morning. The firm now stands as Bishop & Gaskill. We have no doubt but the new firm will sustain the reputation of the establishment.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
Ourself and Charles H. Burgess, of Buffalo Bill's Indian Troupe, accompanied C. M. Scott to his sheep ranche last week and partook of fried bacon, strong coffee, eggs, etc., in a style that proved all hands perfectly familiar with ranching.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
The first day after the Mayor's Proclamation witnessed a state of things unparalleled in the history of the city. Scarcely a dog on the streets. We had to go to the P. O. to inquire if this really was Rackensack City. `Rah for the Mayor.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
Mr. Charles H. Burgess, of Columbus, Nebraska, spent last week at this place in one of his mysterious visits. Mr. Burgess, for the past four years, has been traveling with Hon. William Cody (Buffalo Bill), with an Indian troupe which has met with universal success throughout the entire East.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
Our old friend and subscriber, J. J. Estus, of Silverdale, dropped into our print shop last week, and of course put himself in good shape on the TRAVELER books, for which he has our thanks. He was accompanied by W. C. Denny, of Lincoln, Illinois, who is visiting Kansas with a view of purchasing a farm and making a permanent location.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
T. V. McConn has been greatly improving his residence in the eastern part of town. He has built a stone wall around the house and is filling it up with dirt, so as to make it level all around. It will be one of the prettiest little yards in the city. He has also made various improvements on his farm, northwest of town, building a house, digging a well, etc. His farm lies just west of the cemetery.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
WOOL.
Mr. L. Severy, of Emporia, Kansas, representing Nichols, Dupee & Co., of Boston, was here to get posted as to how much wool would be offered for sale, and when it would be shipped. Mr. Raymond, who purchased nearly all of the wool that was sold in Cowley County last year, was here, also, interviewing our sheepmen. Mr. Raymond has a number of sheep on Bitter creek, Sumner County, on the Dr. Curry farm.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
In a recent issue of the Down Recorder, published at Downpatrick, Ireland, we noticed an address presented to Mr. John Richard McConnell upon the occasion of his erecting a new Post Office building. Mr. McConnell has been Postmaster of Downpatrick for the past seven- teen years, and this address was presented by the patrons of the office as a token of their esteem and regard. It was also accompanied by a substantial token, a purse of sovereigns and a locket for Mrs. McConnell.
Downpatrick is the native town of our townsman, Judge James Christian, and from him we also learn that the Mr. McConnell above named is the brother of Mrs. John W. French, of this place, and it is safe to say that he (Mr. McConnell) has no sympathy with the Land Leaguers.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
MARRIED AT MULVANE.
Rumor has it that Cline, the A. T. & S. F. puny baggage man, of the long ago, went and done got married, at Mulvane, a few days since. Shake.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
The prohibition cases on trial, during the past week at Winfield, were in one instance quashed on technical grounds, but it was amended, and the cases are now postponed to the next term of court.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
Charles L. Parker, of Sac & Fox Agency, was in town on a visit to relatives and friends in this city several days during the past week.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
Mr. B. Cooper, of Ponca Agency, spent several days of last week in the State visiting friends and acquaintances of former days, when he used to till the soil east of the Walnut. Ben is one of our old time cronies and we are heartily pleased to see him prosper.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
The Republicans of Bolton Township are requested to meet at the Bland Schoolhouse on Thursday, May 11th, at 7:30 p.m. to choose three delegates and three alternates to attend the Co. Convention at Winfield on Saturday, May 13. J. D. GUTHRIE, Chairman Tp. Com.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
VISITATION OF THE BISHOP.
The Rt. Rev. T. L. Vail, D. D., L. L. D., Bishop of the Diocese of Kansas, is expected (D. V.) to visit the Parish of Grace Episcopal Church on Tuesday evening, May 9th, for the purpose of administering the Apostolic Rite of confirmation. Courant.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
The gravel contract under the live management of Mr. James Hill, still booms at the rate of over thirty cars a day. This enterprise furnishes employment, at good wages, to a large number of hands, and we hope that the contract now being filled may be but a forerunner of others in the future.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
Ezra Meech, in the Courier of last week, gives the following sure cure for scab on sheep:
50 lbs. good tobacco, 2 lbs. arsenic, and 5 lbs. sulphur to each 100 gallons of water, well steeped. (Boil half an hour.) Repeat the dipping in ten days.
Inasmuch as Mr. Meech has had fifty years of experience in sheep raising, we believe that his advice is worth heeding. He has befriended the flock owners many times with his articles in the Courier.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
A Mr. Wright (?) has been staying in this vicinity lately, and amused himself by trading for a team belonging to our townsman, Mr. Chinn, paying for the same in Requisitions for Missouri Defense Bonds. After Mr. Wright's departure, Mr. Chinn became doubtful of the value of the Bonds, and dispatched an officer after the man and team, both of which returned to town in custody. It is claimed the trade was an attempt to defraud.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
The quarterly report of the State Board of Agriculture, for the quarter ending March 31st, 1882, is on our table; thanks to the courtesy of the Secretary, Wm. Sims. In addition to the regular crop report, it contains some special reports on the subjects of forest tree growing in Kansas. The report is for gratuitous distribution, and can be obtained, as long as the edition lasts, by addressing the Secretary, Wm. Sims, Topeka, Kansas, and enclosing a 5-cent stamp.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
A. Buzzi, one of East Bolton's livest farmers, was in the city Saturday. Mr. Buzzi, as the result of several years labor, has one of the finest and best cultivated places in the township, a first-class stone house and farm buildings and over 225 acres under cultivation. His crops now growing are 150 acres in corn, 32 acres in millet, 20 acres in oats, and 17 in wheat. He also has a large number of stock hogs and plenty of feed for the same.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
A Calamity.
DIED. A sad occurrence transpired in the family of Mr. Ford, of this city, last Thursday, which resulted in the death of the youngest child, an infant of about two months. Mrs. Ford left the room for a few moments, in which were the infant, in its cradle, and another little child about two years old, who was eating a slice of bread and butter. During the absence of the mother, it tried to feed the baby with the bread, filling its mouth and suffocating it. The feelings of the distressed mother upon her return at finding her babe cold in death can be better imagined than described.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
Complimentary.
The following item from the Boscobel Dial speaks well for our old friend, C. H. Sylvester.
In the appointment of Mr. C. H. Sylvester to the office of City Attorney, the City Council made a wise choice and one that will redound to the credit of the city. The appointee, although a young man in years, has shown a degree of legal character that would do honor to many an older practitioner.
[UNION CLUB OF ARKANSAS CITY: BYLAWS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
By Laws of the Union Club.
This society shall be known as the Union Club of Arkansas City, the officers of which shall be a President, a Vice President, and Secretary, to hold their respective offices for the term of six months.
The object of the club shall be to provide and furnish a suitable reading room, where each and every member can pass away a few hours in innocent and harmless pleasure, relieved from the cares of business and turmoil of everyday life, and to promote and unite in the mutual bonds of friendship.
The following rules shall be enforced for the proper government of the club:
1st. That each and every member shall conduct himself as a gentleman and behave towards others as such.
2nd. That the use of profane language is positively forbidden.
3rd. That no member shall engage in any games, or amusement, in the room on the Sabbath day. Any member violating this rule shall be expelled.
4th. That the room shall be closed at 11 o'clock each evening.
5th. That no game shall be played for any wager whatever, and playing for cigars is positively forbidden.
6th. No member or members shall be allowed to play more than one game of billiards until any other member or members present shall have had an opportunity to play if they desire to do so.
7th. Any member who shall introduce any intoxicating liquors of any kind, into this club room, shall be deemed guilty of violating the rules and regulations of this club and shall forfeit all rights of membership, and his name shall be stricken from the roll.
8th. No persons except members shall be admitted to the room except by invitation of a member of the club.
9th. No person can become a member of this club unless he is elected as such by unanimous vote of the members present at a regular meeting, and all elections for membership shall be by ballot.
10th. Any member refusing to pay proper fees, his name shall be stricken from the roll, and he shall be excluded from the club room.
11th. The regular meetings of the club shall be held Tuesday evenings each week and all games and amusements shall close until the meetings of business are finished.
12th. These rules can be altered or amended by a two thirds vote, of all members present, at any regular meeting; provided that notice of alteration or amendment is given in writing at a regular meeting on the week previous to voting on such alteration or amendment.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
List of letters remaining uncalled for in the post office at Arkansas City, Kansas, May 1st, 1882.
FIRST COLUMN: Allen, Sena; Allen, Asenith; Burdin, Inda; Bell, Isaac; Briggs, George; Blankinship, G. P.; Butcher, T. Y.; Baldwin, Mrs. A.; Brannon, I. W.; Burdin, Luther T.; Campbell, Riley; Condit, R. B.; Davis, Orin; Ellenbough, Effie; Fuller, Eleazor; Ferguson, John; Fountain, Wm. J.; Goore, George; Hollowell, Amos; Hill, Thomas; Huff, Phillip; Hager, Thomas; Hellen G. and Co.; Johnson, H.; Kivett, A.; Kelsey, James.
SECOND COLUMN: Kendrick, W. J.; Long, J. H.; Layton, Ellsworth; Lenox, John; McFarland, M.; Mericle, Jack; Miller, Mrs. Ella; Myness, H. O.; Marcom, Dr. E. F.; Neil, Thomas; Pennington, John; Plummer, P. J.; Posey, L. B.; Robinson, R. W.; Scott, J. R.; Stanford, Dr. W. F.; Smith, Sol; Schofield, Aaron; Tupper, Delas; Tweedie, James; Williard, Branard; Wright, J. M.; William, August C.; Wright, J. H.; Wright, J. C.
Persons calling for any of the above letters will please say they were advertised.
J. C. Topliff, P. M.
Interesting article about the Zunis of New Mexico...
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882. Last Page.
The Zunis of New Mexico.
WASHINGTON, D. C., March 20, 1882.
The oldest nation on the continent is just now furnishing the newest sensation of the day. The incident to which I refer is unique in the extreme and altogether without a parallel.
Away down on the western border of New Mexico, about thirty miles south from the Atlantic & Pacific railroad, lives a tribe of Pueblo Indians, called the Zunis. This is undoubtedly the oldest organized community in Americait was old when the Spaniards first visited that country early in the sixteenth century; old, when Columbus sailed among the islands of the West Indies in 1492. There is no way, as yet, of determining how long they have lived where they now live, or how long they have cultivated the same fields and led their flocks over the same broad mesas on which they now range. It may be hundreds; it may be thousands of years.
I am going to tell you about the sensation. It is a long and strangely interesting story, but I'll "boil it down." Mr. F. H. Gushing, a young ethnologist of this city, and connected with the Smithsonian Institute, was sent out three years ago to study the language, habits, and customs of the Pueblo Indians. He soon came to the conclusion that the Zunis, inhabiting the largest pueblo in New Mexico, were the only pure stock. By adopting their dress and pro- claiming his determination to be a Zuni and aid in the common defence against the hostile Apaches, he finally, after a long effort, got himself adopted into the tribe. I cannot tell you how he gradually worked his way into popular favor in the tribe, for I have more wonderful things to occupy the space than that would consume. Let me only say he has succeeded so well that he is now second in authority in the tribe.
The object in seeking admission to the tribe was to get possession of their language, for he was then satisfied that the Zunis, while ready to talk about themselves to the whites, and about the origin of their rude civilization, were also expert liars. His later discoveries have established the justness of this estimate of their character as his researches go to show that the worship and traditions of Montezuma,so long accepted in all accounts of the Aztecs,have no foundation in fact. Having been adopted into the tribe his next ambition was to become acquainted with their religion, as that was the key to the ethnological vault he wished to unlock. Every effort in that direction on his part was refused by the Zunis till one day he told them of the practice of the spiritualists among the whites. To use the phrase of the miners of that region, he had "struck it rich." He discovered the fact in time to take advantage of it.
They are spiritualists themselves; they have their circles and their mediums, and worship the spirits of their dead. While explaining modern spiritualism to them, he observed their interest in it and pretended to be himself a believer. That was most fortunate, for without further serious objection they admitted him to participation in their religious rites. His task grew easier, or at least more encouraging, as he now made more rapid progress toward the attainment of his object.
One great thing yet to be desired was admission into the highest order of the tribethe order of the priesthood of the bowbecause this order of priests is the repository of the sacred unwritten history of the tribe. This sacred literature is in a dead language, not like the spoken language of the tribe. It is composed of hymns and prayers, and chief of all is what Mr. Cushing calls the sacred "Iliad." Out of 1,600 in the tribe, only about 35 belong to the order of the priesthood of the bow and the height of his ambition, as viewed by them, may be the better understood when this fact is taken to account. Another obstacle in the way of his admission to this order was that no one could become a member till he had taken a scalp, for it is an order of war as well as of religion. It is only necessary to add that during the Apache outbreak in Arizona last summer, Mr. Cushing obtained a scalp. The justice of his act, if the killing of an Apache on the war-path requires any justification, will be the better appreciated when it is remembered that as a Zuni he was as much at war with the Apaches as any member of the tribe.
I would not pass this important period in his experience without relating the particulars as he told them to me, of that strange masonry into which he was conducted, with its solemn prayers, ancient hymns, the unwritten bible, obsolete language, and weird ceremonies, if it were possible in this brief article to give anything like a definite idea of these rites. I can only wonder what were the thoughts of the young American scientist as he submitted to those days of pagan rites, and admire the courage and enthusiasm which carried him through such a trying ordeal as it undoubtedly was.
As a member of the order of the priesthood of the bow, his authority was increased, and his standing in the tribe elevated. It now became his duty to learn the prayers and hymns, which are only communicated to members of this order.
But he soon discovered that there was yet a higher rank to be attained before he could come into possession of the "Iliad." This sacred history is committed to the care of four caciques or chiefs, who compose what is called the Ka-Ka, and is handed down through this mystic body from year to year, and from generation to generation.
Once every four years, one of the caciques, at a certain stage in their religious ceremonies, appears masked before the people and recites the "Iliad." It is so long that nearly twenty-four hours are necessary to recite it, during which time the priest who officiates is allowed to eat or drink nothing.
This sacred book, being unwritten and preserved only in the memory of the members of the Ka-Ka, it was plainly impossible for Cushing to learn it by simply hearing it recited once in four years. It was of the highest importance that he should become a member of the Ka-Ka. From having heard it recited, he knew enough about it to make its preservation in writing of the highest importance to him. As the sacred history of the nation, it commences with the fabulous, stating that man came out of the four great wombs of the earth. Two periods or stages of man's development are blank, that is nothing is related of the progress of the race, but the third and the eighteen following that treat of the race in a historical way. The third begins with what is called the separation of the tribes while the last or the nineteenth covers a period running back from the present time 200 years before the invasion of the land by the Spaniards. If one period covers so long an intervalmore than 500 yearsit is possible to get from that some idea of the antiquity of this race though the periods be not of equal duration.
How to become a member of the Ka-Ka and a possessor of the "Iliad" was the problem of the hour. The solution is now being worked out. They were not very much averse to his being elected to that high rank, but there was one serious obstacle in the way. The reader may have wondered if this tale would end without a woman being introduced somewhere. This is where the woman came in, and she came very near upsetting the whole scheme of the young scientist. No Zuni had ever become a member of the Ka-Ka before his marriage to one of the daughters of the tribe. "The Washington Zuni," as his Pueblo friends called Mr. Cushing, must have a wife. Whom must he marry? He was on the topmost wave of popularity now and doubtless any of the young Zuni squaws would have been glad to be chosen. They are not altogether unattractive and have the virtues of obedience, chastity, and industry. But Cushing was in love with his science and from some things he told me I am inclined to think he may also be in love with some fairer maid in the Eastfairer than any the Zuni pueblo could boast. For a long time there seemed to be no help for him. He must either abandon his enterprise or wed a Zuni.
At last he hit upon a plan which he is now working out and it is in pursuance of that idea that he has come east with six of the chiefs of the tribe, including old Pedro Pinoknown to the history of the border as a warrior of great intelligence and a friend of the scout, the late Kit Carson.
There was an understanding before leaving the Zuni pueblo that in consideration of his bringing certain representatives of the tribes to the East to enable them to worship the ocean and perform certain rites which can only be performed at the oceanthat in consideration of such great services to the gods, Cushing should be admitted to the Ka-Ka without being required to marry.
The Zunis are now in Boston, and that ceremony, so full of solemn reality to them, is to be performed for the first time it has been possible to observe it for hundreds of years. Indeed, it is so ancient and so long since it was observed that even the traditions which preserve its perfect details do not say when it was performed or where. Only that it was at the ocean. We know that these people have lived where they do now for over 300 years. The interesting question is when were they at the sea?
[APACHE INDIAN TREATMENT: EDITORIAL COLUMN.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
We can take a lesson from the Mexicans as to the manner of treating the Indians. A few days since Col. Forsythe had a fight with the Apaches, killing a few, and having a few of his men killed in return. To get out of his way the reds fled into Mexico, where the Mexican troops got hold of them and killed or captured about one hundred, a fate which never would have befallen them had they remained in the United States. Besides, when the Mexicans get hold of savages who are on the war-path, they do not feed them taffy nor anything of the kind, as we do; they usually stand them up, and make corpses of them as soon as possible.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
Baptist social Friday evening.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
Five Wichita trains in during the last week or so.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
The building fever has struck the city bad. Good.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
Laying sidewalks will be the fashion for the next 60 days.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
Searing & Mead have nearly filled their contract on flour.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
Baptist ice-cream social at Mrs. A. D. Ayres' Friday evening.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
Ordinance No. 102, relating to sidewalks, appears in this issue.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
Mr. Lent has left Fitch & Barron, and is now with Geo. Cunningham.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
High water in the streams will result from the recent heavy rainfall.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
The streams in the Territory have been on a high during the past week.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
An oily piece of businessKellogg & Mowry's "ad."
AD:
MACHINE OILS -(FOR THE)- HARVEST
-AT-
KELLOGG & MOWRY'S
THE BEST (AND) CHEAPEST DRUG HOUSE IN THE COUNTY.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
Dr. J. Vawter is in the State of New York attending a course of medical lectures.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
Messrs. Green & Snyder sold the J. A. West farm, east of town, last week for $4,000.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
Fitch, of Fitch & Barron, has taken the road again, and Barron is alone in his glory.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
The passenger business of the Santa Fe is said to be 100 percent larger than last year.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
Quite a number of our citizens attended the Episcopal services at Winfield last evening.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
The City Drug Store is now owned by Messrs. Holloway & Fairclo. See their "ad."
AD:
HOLLOWAY & FAIRCLO.
AT THE
CITY DRUG STORE.
Is the place to buy Reliable Goods at Low Prices.
DRUGS AND PATENT MEDICINES,
Window Glass, Paints, and Paint Brushes,
Toilet Articles, and Druggists' Sundries of all Kinds.
Pure Wines & Liquors
Sold for Medicinal, Mechanical, and Scientific Purposes,
West Summit Street,
ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
Sheep shearing at Messrs. Scott & Topliff's ranch south of town commenced last Friday.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
Boxing gloves and bloody noses are all the go. It's funso the boys say; i.e., the boxing gloves.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
The jury in the case of the State vs. Dr. H. L. Wells, for illegally prescribing whiskey, returned a verdict of guilty.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
Dan Sifford is officiating as blacksmith at Pawnee Agency. "Lo" has got a boss blacksmith this time for shuah.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
Black lace veils with borders are imported for spring. They have square corners or else the lower ends are rounded.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
C. M. McIntire's new house in the northwest part of town is about completed and already makes a goodly appearance.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
The flagging for the new sidewalk in front of the City Hotel is already on the ground, and will be put down immediately.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
The bridge across Red Rock will be completed in about ten days. The recent high water has delayed the work somewhat.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
Al. Horn has the smallest boot in town. It stands on the sidewalk. Don't fall over it.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
T. H. McLaughlin's delivery team fell on the street yesterday and rolled around in good shape for awhile. No damage done.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
Peter Pearson, the pioneer furniture man, says he has sold more bureaus in the last six weeks than in the two years past. That's good.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
Mrs. C. R. Mitchell is now at Halstead, Kansas, visiting friends, and before she returns to this place will visit Emporia and Paola, this State.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
Mr. John B. Walker and wife have been spending several days in the Territory visiting friends. They are expected to return to the city in a day or two.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
Two handsome spring wagons delivered to the Cheyennes last week by R. C. Haywood. They were sent from the Indian Training School, at Carlisle, Pennsylvania, for two chiefs.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
DIED. At Eureka Springs, Arkansas, April 28th, 1882, James McDuff, aged 54 years. Mr. McDuff was a former resident of this city and his death will be mourned by many friends.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
Messrs. Beecher & Son have the contract to put in the front of L. McLaughlin's stone store and in their hands it is safe to say the work will be done in the best style of the building art.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
The Ladies' Baptist Mite Society of this place will give an ice-cream social, at the residence of Mrs. Allen D. Ayres, on Friday evening, May the 12th. All are cordially invited to attend.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
A neat story and a half frame building is in course of erection on the north end of Summit street by Mr. F. Innes. We understand it will be occupied as a candy and confectionary establishment.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
We received a pleasant call last Monday morning from Rev. Campbell, the newly arrived pastor of the U. P. Church of this city. Mr. Campbell is a gentleman of pleasant address and we heartily wish that his ministerial labors amongst us may bear fruit abundantly.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
W. A. Eaton, late editor of the Transporter, dropped into our sanctum last Monday and gave us a genuine surprise. He has shaken off all newspaper attributes and so successfully too that we didn't know him. Call again, old man.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
Charles Hutchins left for Middlebury, Indiana, last week. He goes to meet a brother of his, who has just arrived from England (?). Coming events cast their shadows before, and rumor says he will meet someone's sister before his return. Dot vas goot if it vas so.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
The round-up in the Territory is nearly finished. It shows that the loss of stock the past winter was but 1 percent; the cattle were never in better condition at this season, and will reach the market a month earlier than usual. The increase in herds surprises the veteran stockmen.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
An accident occurred to the mail carrier, while crossing The Greasy, north of Pawnee Agency, on Wednesday last. The stream was up; nevertheless the carrier drove into it with a horse and buckboard, and was immediately swept downstream. The horse and vehicle were lost, and it was with difficulty he extricated himself and the mail bags.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
It is with pleasure we call the attention of our readers to the "ad" of Messrs. Shelden, Houghton & Co., which appears in this issue. This firm has always in stock the latest styles of Clothing, Hats and Caps, Ladies', Gent's, and Children's Shoes, etc. The also make a specialty of Stockmen's goods. Their store is located on West Summit Street, opposite the Post Office. Give them a call.
AD:
CLOTHING.
J. G. SHELDEN. R. A. HOUGHTON. F. SPEERS.
Shelden, Houghton & Co.,
ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS.
(DEALERS IN)
Gents' and Children's Clothing, Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes.
STOCKMEN'S GOODS A SPECIALTY.
BOOTS (AND) SHOES.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
Nothing will more strongly illustrate the neat approach of summer than a look at the new "ad" of T. R. Houghton in this issue. Mr. Houghton comes to the front with a first class assortment of fly nets and lap robes in addition to the immense stock of everything in the harness line that fills his store. A new line of saddles, harness, whips, spurs, etc., just received, and all needing anything from a set of harness to a can of harness oil are invited to call. Stockmen are specially invited to look over Mr. Houghton's stock.
AD:
T. R. HOUGHTON,
-DEALER IN-
HARNESS, SADDLES, WHIPS, SPURS
-AND-
SADDLERY HARDWARE.
FLY NETS
-AND-
LAP ROBES.
STOCKMEN'S OUTFITS.
COMBS, BRUSHES AND
HARNESS OIL.
ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
Creswell Primary.
A meeting of the Republicans of Creswell Township will be held in I. H. Bonsall's office, Arkansas City, at 2 o'clock, p.m., of Thursday, May 11th, 1882, for the purpose of electing 7 delegates and 7 alternates to attend the County Convention, to be held at Winfield on Saturday, May 13th, 1882. J. B. NIPP, Chairman Township Committee.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
Mr. Theodore Fairclo is putting up a neat residence on East Central Avenue. The main portion will be 14 x 24 feet with an ell 12 x 14 feet. It will be embellished with a couple of porches and be otherwise finished in good style.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
Dr. H. L. Wells was arrested last Saturday, charged with threatening the life of W. P. Hackney. He was bound over by Judge Torrance in the sum of $500.00, conditioned to keep the peace toward all mankind and especially towards Mr. Hackney. Courant.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
We understand that a Mr. Arthur has gone to the Ponca Agency as clerk, to supersede Mr. A. L. Sattherthwaite, the former clerk, who has been transferred to the Interior Department. Mr. Sattherthwaite, during his lengthened term, has become deservedly popular, and his many friends, though sorry to lose him, will rejoice if the change is for his benefit.
Bridge Erected Across Red Rock, Close to Otoe Agency.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
One of the most notable of the many improvements being made at the Otoe Agency, under the supervision of the energetic Agent, Major Woodin, is the erection of a bridge across the Red Rock, close to the Agency. This stream has very steep banks, and in a wet season was a terror to travelers, by whom the erection of this bridge will be appreciated. The lumber was sent from this city some two weeks since, and but for the inclemency of the weather, the bridge would have been completed at this writing.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
Of late a new church entertainment has been found, which has spread like wild fire. This is the broom drill. Performed by the prettiest young ladies in the congregation, clad in tight- fitting jackets or dress coats, and with jaunty short skirts, the whole arranged with a proper mixture of decorum and coquetry, this spectacle has proved enormously alluring. The grab bag and doll lottery are tame compared with this device, which is, indeed, so far ahead of the religious dance of the Shakers as a spectacle. The most hardened theater-going youth of the parish can be drawn to see the young ladies' bible class in costume and armed with brooms. There is even already a literature of the subjecta manual of the broom drilllike a base ball guide or a hand book of billiards. The question whether the devil should have all the best tunes is superseded, for the time, by the inquiry whether British blondes should have a monopoly over Sunday schools of female warrior drills.
[ORDINANCE NO. 102: CONSTRUCTION OF STONE SIDEWALKS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
ORDINANCE NO. 102.
Entitled an ordinance providing for the constructing of sidewalks, and condemning certain wooden sidewalks, herein named, and replacing said sidewalks with stone.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and Councilmen of the city of Arkansas City.
SECTION 1st. There shall be constructed, within the corporate limits, of the city of Arkansas City, certain sidewalks, to be laid on the streets of the course and length herein provided, that is to say, First commencing at the northwest corner of Fifth Avenue and Sixth Street, thence north on the west side of Sixth Street to Seventh Avenue, on the east side of blocks sixty-six (66) and sixty-seven (67).
SECTION 2nd. Said sidewalks shall be constructed of stone flagging, as provided in ordinance No. 79, and ordinance No. 82 of said city.
SECTION 3rd. That all wooden sidewalks on the west side of Summit Street, between Central Avenue and Fourth Avenue, and on the east side of Summit Street between Central Avenue and Fourth Avenue, are hereby condemned, and said sidewalks shall be replaced with stone flagging not less than three inches thick, and size as provided in ordinance No. 79 and 82; said sidewalks to be twelve (12) feet wide, to outside of curb stone; and curb stone to be not less than two (2) feet long by eighteen (18) inches in width.
SECTION 4th. The owners of lots abutting upon the line of any of the sidewalks for the construction of which, provision is herein made, are allowed sixty (60) days, from and after the publication of this ordinance. And if any of them shall make default, then the City of Arkansas City shall contract for the construction of any portion of said sidewalks that shall not have been constructed, and the expense shall be defrayed by assessment upon the lots abutting upon the sidewalks so constructed by said city according to the frontage of said lots.
SECTION 5th. All ordinances, and parts of ordinances, in conflict with this ordinance, are hereby repealed.
SECTION 6th. This ordinance No. 102, shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication once in the Arkansas City TRAVELER. A. A. NEWMAN, Mayor.
Attest. I. H. BONSALL, City Clerk.
[FROM WEST BOLTON.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
From West Bolton.
Mr. J. Annis bought a calf of J. W. Brown, paying $30 for the same.
Mrs. Jones is selling from 30 to 40 doz. eggs per week; that is pretty good for these times.
It is impossible to estimate the good the recent rains have done in this vicinity. Wheat had begun to suffer from drouth and chinch bugs, but is now looking fine again.
S. D. Collinson has made a purchase of an Iron Turbine water pump, has also painted his "cozy little mansion," which has made quite an improvement in the appearance of things in this vicinity.
We think our Reverend forgot the Divine injunction "Be ye in subjection to the powers that be," or he never would have gone into the Territory and performed the rite of marriage ceremony.
Mr. Kimmel has had the monuments erected over his son and daughter's graves. The cost when completed will be about $250. Less than one year ago they were with us in all the vigor and beauty of young life; now the lonely slab marks their resting place.
Two young hopefuls of this vicinity went into the Territory for Wood last week. On returning, they were overhauled by a posse of Indians, who demanded $2.50 for their Wood. After some parley the Indians agreed to take their dog for pay; the young hopefuls made a legal tender of their dorg, and came on home rejoicing. Next morning their dorg was also at home. Now the boys think he is good for two more loads of Wood, at least.
OLD RESIDENT.
[COUNTY NORMAL.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.
County Normal.
The Cowley County Normal will open July 5th, and will close August 25, 1882. It will be under the management of Prof. J. W. Cooper, of Lawrence, Miss Lillian F. Hoxie, of Emporia, Professor E. T. Trimble, of Winfield, and R. C. Story, County Superintendent, of Winfield, Kansas. The July session will be charge of Professor Trimble and R. C. Story; and will be devoted to thorough, practical work in Language, Arithmetic, Reading, and Didactics.
The August session be under the charge of Prof. J. W. Cooper, assisted by Miss Lillian F. Hoxie, Prof. E. T. Trimble, and R. C. Story. The course of study will be closely followed in August, and will not be distributed before July.
Bring any late standard text-books. Buy new ones only after entering the Normal. Board can be obtained at prices varying from $2.50 to $3.50 a week. By renting rooms and clubbing together, students can greatly reduce expenses.
A County Association will be held in Winfield, Monday and Tuesday, August 28 and 29, at which every teacher in the county is expected to be present. An examination will be held Wednesday morning, August 30, and will continue three days. The exercises will occupy only the forenoon of each day.
[EDITORIAL COLUMN.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
The Cowley, Sumner & Fort Smith railroad has been assessed at $4,000 per mile; The Kansas City, Lawrence & Southern railroad at $5,000 per mile.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
President Arthur has intimated to the War and Interior Departments that he would like it very much if the Indians were more firmly dealt with. He doesn't like this milk and water forgiveness business at all.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
A little over two years ago when the first train on the Santa Fe road pulled into Albuquerque, N. M., there was no town whateveronly an occasional Mexican adobe. Now there is a city, and a lively one, too, of 5,000 people, two lines of street cars, and all the modern improvements. The Westerner is a rusher, sure.
[ORDINANCE NO. 103: AMENDING ORDINANCES RE SIDEWALKS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882. Editorial Page.
ORDINANCE NO. 103.
An ordinance to amend an ordinance entitled an ordinance for the construction of sidewalks, and condemning certain sidewalks, herein named, and replacing said sidewalks with stone.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and Councilmen of the City of Arkansas City:
SECTION 1st. That the words Central Avenue be, and the same are hereby substituted, for the words Fifth Avenue, in the seventh and eighth lines of section first of said ordinance.
SECTION 2nd. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force on and after its publication once in the Arkansas City TRAVELER. A. A. NEWMAN, Mayor.
Attest, I. H. BONSALL, City Clerk.
[CYCLONE NEAR CADDO, INDIAN TERRITORY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
Death in the Air.
Caddo, Indian Territory, May 14.
The United States mail stage, just in from Fort Sill, brings the news of a destructive cyclone at ex-Governor Cyrus Harris', sixty miles west from Caddo, on the stage road to Fort Sill. The storm struck the little town about 4 o'clock Monday evening, destroyed the large two-story residence of Governor Harris, the residence of Capt. Ben Carter, and that of Mr. Hobert Heal, all good residences. The United States mail stage had just driven up to the door of Gov. Harris', which was the Post Office and stage stand, when the storm struck it, blew the driver, George Taylor, 100 yards, and killed him instantly, entirely demolished the coach, killed the horses, and blew the United States mail pouches away. The pouches have not yet been found.
[FROM WEST BOLTON.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
Mrs. Theaker sold the south half of her quarter section of land, to Mr. J. A. Scott, for $700.
E. P. Annis returned from Hunnewell, where he has been working at the stone mason trade since last February, helping to build the bank and other buildings, under Mr. Boyer's contract at that place.
Mr. Annis and R. H. Jamison went out to Hunnewell last Saturday, passing through the so-called "Small Pock Region." They say the report of there being 23 cases of small pox is false. The wife and two children of the gentleman that died are the only cases, and they are convalescent. OLD RESIDENT.
[ARKANSAS CITY BOOM.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882. Personals Page.
Arkansas City Boom.
From the books of Uriah Spray, trustee of Creswell Township, we glean the following statistics which are decidedly encouraging.
His enumeration shows the population of Arkansas City to be 1,356; the population of Creswell Township, outside of the city, 671; and the total population of both township and city, 2,027.
The population of Arkansas City last year was 937; consequently, the increase in the population during the year: 419.
The increase in the township, outside of the city, is 77. The total increase in population in both city and township is 496.
The township has 2,853 acres of growing wheat, 5,089 acres of growing corn, and 8,885 bushels of old corn on hand.
The township has about one dog for every five people, and only two goats.
The ladies of the township made 17,175 pounds of butter during the year.
Under the head of "Mines and Mining," Mr. James Hill exhibits gravel beds worth in plant $12,000, with a product of 200 tons daily, worth $125. He works 12 teams and 16 men and pays out $2,000 per month for labor.
Under the head of "Manufactories" are three grist mills. That of Searing & Mead, capital invested $20,000, work ____ men, and grind 351 bushels per day. Wm. Speers' Mill, capital invested $7,000, grinds 250 bushels per day. V. M. Ayres' Mill, capital invested, $20,000. Grinds 500 bushels per day.
Mr. Speers also has another mill in the city, capital invested $1,000.
In the city G. Smith has a Lock Factory, capital invested $1,500, works 27 hands, and works up 200 pounds brass per day.
The churches of the city are also represented.
1. The Presbyterian church building, worth $2,000, and has 155 members.
2. The M. E. church building, worth $3,000, and has 107 members.
3. The U. P. church building, worth $2,500, and has 70 members.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
Highland Hall. Good.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
We are to have a hall soon.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
Col. Whiting was in town last Monday.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
Mr. R. E. Grubbs spent Sunday at his house in this city.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
G. W. Ford has sold out his wagon shop to Mr. Klingman.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
Johnny Walker and wife returned from the Territory last Thursday.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
Ice-cream Festival at J. L. Huey's building, on Summit St., tonight.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
Geo. H. McIntire has received his commission as Deputy U. S. Marshal.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
Green & Snyder made another sale of 160 acres, in West Bolton, last week for $900.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
Mail arrives at Post Office 12:20 p.m., and closes at 2:30 p.m. for all points north.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
How does it strike you, "The Opera House, Arkansas City, Kansas?" Boss, don't it?
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
The work of laying the new stone sidewalk in front of the City Hotel is now in progress.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
Frank T. Dooley, the traveling correspondent of the K. C. Journal, was in the city last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
Several bunches of cattle have passed through Pawnee Agency, lately, headed for Arkansas City.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
Salt City has a new brass band; the instruments for the same passed through town on Monday last.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
Read L. Small's "ad." He keeps nothing but the best goods and a prices to suit all.
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That at L. Small's grocery you can get 3 lb. cans of apples for 15 cents; Lincoln Tomatoes 20 cents; pears 20 cents; Red egg plums 30 cents; peaches 25 cents; cherries 20 cents; Sugar corn 15 @ 20 cents; Salmon 20 cents a can; Blackberries 20 cents; Lima beans 20 cents; string beans 15 cents; Corn beef 40 cents a can; dried peaches 12-1/2 cents per pound; dried apples 12-1/2 @ 15 cents per pound; currants 10 cents per pound; Teas 40, 60, 80, and 90 cents per pound; Coffee 5 and 6 pounds for $1; Sugars 7-1/2, 8, and 9 pounds for $1. Don't forget the place, at Mantor's old stand, and there you will be kindly waited upon by the ever obliging clerk, J. B. Curry. 333
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
Cat fish weighing 167 pounds have been taken out of the Black Bear Creek, Indian Territory, lately.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
Mr. Watson, of Cadiz, Ohio, is in this city prospecting with a view to engaging in the sheep business.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
The time of the arrival of mail train at the Depot is now 12:20 p.m. in place of 11:50 a.m. as heretofore.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
Cap. Whiting, of Whiting Bros., Winfield, was in town last week purchasing fat stock for their meat market.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
O! My! Fiz! Pop!! Free Soda Water at Kellogg & Mowry's tomorrow. Guess we'll be on hand, won't you?
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
Major B. F. Simpson was sworn in on Monday last as United States Marshal of Kansas by Judge Foster at Topeka.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
Several parties from the East are in the city looking up matters and things with a view to engaging in the stock business.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
Mr. J. A. Smalley called upon us this week and gave us substantial evidence of his good wishes. Thanks.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
Old man Carey, Aaron Carey, and Mr. Brink start this morning for Oregon. They go to join two of Mr. Carey's sons already located there.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
Why not have a Chess Club? Half the young men and a large number of the older ones are players. Let someone take the initiative.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
The jury in the Dr. Cole case, for violating the prohibitory law, were discharged last Saturday; they being unable to arrive at a verdict.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
We learn from Cap. Nipp that Mr. James I. Mitchell has been offered $8,000 cash for a half interest in the Marvel lead owned by him.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
R. C. Haywood, well known in Winfield and Arkansas City, has lately, says the Com-monwealth, made quite a fortune out of real estate in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
Pawnee Agency is agitating the railroad question. Itthe railroadwill be completed in time for this season's cattle trade, at least so says our informant.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
DIED. On Friday morning, May 12th, Maggie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Krebs of this city; aged 2 years and 5 months. The funeral took place the same day.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
Mr. Thomas E. Berry, of Pawnee Agency, came up last Saturday and spent Sunday in the city with his friends. He left on the afternoon train Monday for Topeka.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
Mr. Oscar Titus and wife, formerly residents of this place, but who have been residing for the past two years in Illinois, returned to the city last week to permanently locate.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
Messrs. James Holland and Geo. R. Fultz, prominent citizens of Sumner County, were in our city last Friday.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. L. B. Tidrick, of Winterset, Iowa, last week. Mr. Titus is now on a visit to his aunt, Mrs. T. C. Bird, and will probably spend several weeks in this vicinity.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
We hear the Pawnee Indians have, in their possession, a large number of branded ponies from the western ranges. Parties missing ponies will do well to look after this branch of the "Lo" family.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
Dr. Loomis and Will McConn have challenged O. Ingersoll and Chas. Swarts to play a series of games of chess, one game a day. These persons are the most indefatigable chess players of the city.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
Wellington is to have a telephone system at once, as the contract is signed and the work is underway. As soon as the system is completed, Wichita, Winfield, and Wellington will be united.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
A terrific cyclone resulting in great loss of life and property struck the western portion of Benton Co., Ark., on the 8th inst., totally destroying what is known as the "old town" of Cherokee.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
Jack Chisholm, a prominent stock man of the Indian Territory, passed in his checks lately and is now awaiting the final round-up. He was a son of the Chisholm who laid out the trail of that name.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
Mr. D. R. Ingram, of Kansas City, dropped into the TRAVELER office for a pleasant chat yesterday. He expresses himself enamored of Southern Cowley, and will probably cast his future lot with us.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
Snyder & Green say they want more improved and unimproved farms to sell. Farmers, if you want to sell your farms, and get good prices, leave your farms with them to sell. Office opposite the Post Office.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
Mr. L. Findley, last week, added to his herd of fine cattle one of the finest Kentucky Shorthorn Bulls ever brought to this county. It was raised by Alex McClintock, of Paris, Kentucky, and is of the "Young Mary" strain.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
The fiat has gone forth that every mill dam in the state must have chutes for fish to pass up the streams, constructed by the first of May, or the owners thereof will be prosecuted by Fish Commissioner Long. Ex.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
The following named pupils were neither absent nor tardy during the last school month, in the Intermediate Department of the A. C. Schools: Lillie Rarick, Frank Pearson, Morse Hutchison, Marion Gilbert.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
The Chowee band of the Pawnees indulged in a free and easy muss some ten days since, in the course of which daylight was let into several of their hides a la bowie. Cause, women; results, not very disastrous.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
Deputy U. S. Marshal, McIntire, received yesterday 25 subpoenas for parties in this vicinity to appear before the Grand Jury at Topeka forthwith. We believe George got them all off on today's 3 o'clock train.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
Mr. H. W. Young, editor of the Independence Star, spent Sunday in this city. He returned Monday morning accompanied by his wife and child, who have been visiting for several weeks with relatives in this place.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
W. A. Eaton, late editor of the Cheyenne Transporter, has been prospecting around this city for several days past, but finally pulled up stakes and lit out for Wichita, last Monday, where we hope success may attend him.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
Tom Richards, an educated Indian boy, aged about 20 years, committed suicide a short time since by shooting himself. The cause, in his own words, was "poverty, hunger, lack of friends, and no desire to adjourn longer in this vale of tears."
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
A destructive cyclone passed over a little mining town about two miles from Fort McAllister, Indian Territory, a few days ago. The town was entirely destroyed and 21 lives were lost. This was the first cyclone that had visited the Territory in many years.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
TO STOCKMEN.
Reports reach us that a large number of stray cattle belonging on Black Bear Creek, Red Rock, and lower Salt Fork are ranging on Little River, and South Canadian, southeast of Shawnee Town, Indian Territory. It would pay parties in that neighborhood to look this matter up.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
W. P. Hackney, of Cowley; H. C. Sluss, of Sedgwick; S. R. Peters, of Harvey; and H. B. Kelley, of McPherson, are all candidates for congressman-at-large. The southwest is, politically speaking, the most prolific section of Kansas, not excepting Shawnee County.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
The mail from this place to Sac & Fox Agency and intermediate places will run three times a week after the first of July, 1882. This will be a great convenience to the residents of the Territory south of us. Cal Ferguson has the contract, which is a guarantee that the service will be run in good shape.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
MARRIED.
At Tokio, Japan, at 8 o'clock last evening, Mr. James M. Gardiner, of New York, to Miss Florence R. Pittman, of Virginia. Mr. Gardiner is the Principal of the Boys' (Episcopal) Christian Schools of Tokio, and with his fair young bride we hope may long enjoy happiness in their far away home.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
A letter has just been received by a prominent stockman in this vicinity from the Seminole Indian Country, stating that three Seminole negroes and two Indians had driven off from Lundy Koker's herd, in the Seminole country, 300 head of stock. The brand is a large K with a circle on the end of middle prong. They were last seen going in a northerly direction, and stockmen are warned against purchasing stock of unknown parties branded as above.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
BIRTH. On Monday night May 15, 1882, there came to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schiffbauer a young lady in a condition demanding immediate attention and the care of tender hands. St. Peter left the gates ajar, and the little one escaped, coming by the beaten road where millions of tiny feet have passed during the ages since creation's dawn. Frank is happy and says it is the biggest eight pound chunk of luck that ever befell him. He will care for it in the most fatherly manner. The father and child are doing as well as could be expected.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
The Cherokee Indians never had a fee simple title, nor, in fact, any title to what is known as the Cherokee Strip. They traded their lands on the Atlantic for lands in what is now the eastern portion of the Indian Territory, and in addition, received for the purpose of a hunting "outlet" a strip running westernly from their lands as far as the United States territorial possessions then extended. This was about 1828. Subsequent treaties confirmed and reiterated this "outlet" grant without conveying title. In 1866 the Cherokees resigned this "outlet" to the Government, which now holds it free from claim or title by anybody.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
Word has been received here that a party of Oklahoma boomers crossed the Kansas line on Monday, and on Tuesday Major Randall, with his usual courtesy, sent out a reception committee to meet them. From appearances Capt. Payne will have but a short time to tend that "truck patch" we have all been reading about before he is again fired out. Transporter.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
M. L. Robinson has dug a well 152 feet deep, there stands in it 124 feet of water. He has a 12 foot windmill which pumps the water into a one hundred and twenty barrel tank, that furnishes water for nine hundred feet of distributing pipe. Mr. Robinson has two fountains and nine hydrants in his grounds. Winfield Courant.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
MARRIED. At Pueblo, Colorado, on Wednesday, May 10th, 1882, Mr. L. W. Shurman to Miss Ollie Hartsoe, formerly of this city. The young couple have our best wishes for their future happiness. They will make their future home at Trinidad, Colorado.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
City Hall.
At last the prospects of Arkansas City's getting a Public Hall building is assuming a tangible shape. On Monday of this week a charter was filed in the office of the Secretary of State at Topeka to the "Highland Hall Company," of Arkansas City, with Messrs. H. P. Farrar, O. P. Houghton, G. W. Cunningham, C. Schiffbauer, and others of our leading citizens as charter members. The capital stock of the company will be $10,000, issued in shares of $10 each.
The location, plans, etc., of the building, of course, have not been finally decided upon, yet the edifice is to be of brick and stone with a basement, and ground floor 14 feet in clear to ceiling and a hall on second story 50 x 100 feet, and 11 feet in clear to ceiling. It rests entirely with our own people to push this matter to a speedy and successful issue. That it will be of incalculable benefit to the community we think no one will deny.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
The Ice-cream Social, given by the ladies of the Baptist Church, at the residence of Mrs. Allen Ayres, last Friday evening, was one of the most enjoyable affairs it has been our fortune to attend in a long time. The refreshments were first-class, and were evidently appreciated, while the floral decorations of the tables were very elegant, and the more pleasing, it being so early in the evening. The net proceeds of the evening amounted to $13.70.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
The Ladies of the First Presbyterian Church will give an Ice-cream Festival and Social, in the Huey building, on Summit Street, tonight. A cordial invitation is extended to all, and we heartily advise all lovers of a good time to be on hand.
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Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
Free Soda Water at Kellogg & Mowry's tomorrow.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
Ponies for Sale. For sale at Ponca Agency, Indian Territory, six head of ponies. Inquire of H. J. Minthorn.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
I want to contract for 200 tons of hay, to be cut, delivered, and stacked at my Sheep Ranche, in Bolton Township, during the month of July. Distance to haul not to exceed 3 miles. C. M. SCOTT.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
STRAYED, April 21st, 1882,
From their range, 8 miles southeast of Willow Springs, on the Arkansas River, one white Arabian mare, about 8 years old, heavy with foal; one sorrel Texas mare, white stripe in face, about 9 years old, showing saddle marks, and one yearling bay mare colt, bushy tail, little white on one hind foot and forehead. A liberal reward will be given for the stock or informa tion of their whereabouts.
N. C. MYRES, Winfield, Kansas, or Willow Springs, Indian Territory.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
A number one milch cow and calf for sale. Price $50. H. Godehard.
