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ARKANSAS CITY TRAVELER
[May 18, 1881 to .]
H. P. STANDLEY, PUBLISHER.
[EDITORIAL PAGE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
The gross earnings of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe railroad for the past year were $8,556,975.
The Denver and Rio Grande road is laying a third rail from Denver to Pueblo to admit Santa Fe cars.
An official of the Denver and Rio Grande road announces that his company will import ten thousand French laborers, and a corps of engineers, to work on the extension.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
Dodge City refuses to recognize the constitutional amendment, and the law to enforce it. Liquor dealers continue to furnish the ardent to customers and threaten all informers with dire vengeance for interference.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
ENLARGEMENT.
The next issue of the TRAVELER will appear in an enlarged form, from a seven to a nine column folio. This change was rendered necessary by the increased demands for our advertising space and the growing importance of our town, which necessitated a large medium for the record of local happenings. With the increased facilities, we shall endeavor to apply increased energy, and shall spare no efforts to deserve a continuance of the large patronage accorded to the TRAVELER in the past. The expense attendant upon this change, and the adding of a complete job outfit, have, of course, been heavy, but having every confi dence in the future of our town, and feeling satisfied that our assiduous efforts will be duly appreciated, we have no fear for the future.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
CANAL.
The main part of the workmen now employed upon the canal are engaged at the excavation on the bank of the Arkansas river, making ready for the masonry. Upon each side of the proposed race-way are four rows of eight foot piles driven down to the bed rock, and extending a distance of twenty feet into the bank on each side; upon this are laid two sections of heavy timbers transversely, constituting the foundation, upon which the first course of masonry will be laid. The masonry at its lowest point is two feet below the level of the Arkansas river at low water mark, and eighteen inches below the bottom of the canal. The work is progressing, and by Thursday next it is hoped that the north side of the entrance will be ready for the masons. Messrs. Hill and Van Hoosen are lending all their energies to the prosecution of their work, and the rapid progress already made is a compliment to their ability in itself.
[EDITORIAL: MEETING OF STOCKMEN TO BE HELD.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
TO STOCKMEN.
It will be noticed that in another column mention is made of a meeting to be held by the prominent stockholders of this vicinity at the Canal office in this city next Saturday at 2 p.m. All interested in this business are requested to attend, and give the matter of protecting their herds from the contamination consequent upon the driving of Texas cattle promiscuously over the range occupied by domestic stock due attention.
Action on this matter is rendered necessary by the declaration of the stockmen's convention, held at Caldwell, that "through Texas cattle could be driven anywhere west of the Nez Perce Agency, and anywhere along the State line north of that reservation." This, as will readily be seen, works a great hardship upon men holding domestic graded stock in the Territory; in fact, virtually renders it impossible, no man being willing to run the risks of infection from the through cattle.
It is talked of locating the dead line west of the Nez Perce reservation, and north to the State line, but whether this would best subserve the varied interests of this vicinity, it is hard to determine; yet everyone admits that something must be done, and, to this end and purpose, the meeting alluded to above was called.
This will give all interested an opportunity to attend and help in the manner that seems best for the mutual interests involved.
[TROUBLE IN THE NATION: CHICKASAWS AND CHOCTAWS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881. Editorial Page.
TROUBLE IN THE NATION.
New Orleans, May 14. The Democrat's Little Rock special says Gov. Overton, of the Chickasaw Nation, has gathered together an army of 300 men, and has issued orders to the effect that Texas cattle raisers, and white men generally, must leave the country before June 1st, or force will be used. A similar situation prevails in the Choctaw Nation. Gov. McCurtin has instructed the sheriffs to immediately organize and arm a militia company to assist in driving out the whites.
The trouble in the Chickasaw Nation is said to have grown out of the refusal of Texans to pay more than twelve and a half cents per head for grazing cattle therein, Gov. Overton demanding twenty-five cents per head.
In the Choctaw Nation the trouble is chiefly in regard to the law allowing white men to live in that country, the Indians holding that nearly all the white population are there without proper authority.
[MAIL LINE: EL DORADO TO WINFIELD.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881. Editorial Page.
The mail line from El Dorado to Winfield is one of the "star routes" which are now being investigated. The charges of corruption are to this effect: That the routes were given to the lowest bidder at the start, honestly and fairly; but that afterward the service has been increased and, in paying for this extra service, the government has been made to pay enormous sums, the profits of which go to the ring.
[MONITOR ITEMS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881. Editorial Page.
MONITOR ITEMS.
A new trial was granted in the case of the State vs. Toops on error which gives the defendant another chance. The firm of Soward & Asp have made a gallant fight in their handling of this case.
The TRAVELER, under the management of Mr. Standley, is one of the best papers that comes to our exchange table. Everything about it indicates that an intelligent businessman is running it.
On last Tuesday there were nine companies of infantry that left Kansas City to quell an outbreak of the Indians at Durango. A number of murders at Thurman's ranch, near Durango, has been reported. So many Cowley County people are in that vicinity that we naturally feel interested.
The rattlesnakes are already beginning to get in their work, and the effects are fearful, for reason that it is impossible to procure any of the sovereign remedy known as whiskey. We have been informed of two deaths this weekparticulars not given. We look for an immense increase in Kansas of this interesting reptile, and a rattlesnake patch will become as common as a hog-lot.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
Ice is one cent per pound.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
Radishes are now in vogue.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
Gooseberries have been reported.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
Chinch bugs are the latest evils, so far, reported.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
Hon. C. R. Mitchell left for Ohio last Monday.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
S. S. Major, of Winfield, was in town on Monday.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
Carbolic sheep dip will cure Texas itch on horses.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
Stock meeting 2 p.m., next Saturday, at the canal office.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
W. D. Mowry is now agent for the Adams Express Co.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
The penalty will be added to personal property tax June 20th.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
The U. S. Jail, at Fort Smith, now contains 109 prisoners.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
Only one druggist has taken out a permit to sell liquor in Winfield.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
Horses in Brazos County, Texas, are dying from some unknown disease.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
Miss Linnie Peed is teaching school in the northwest part of the county.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
Caldwell saloon men are now dispensing soda water and cigars. Good?
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
Johnny Kroenert spent Sunday last in Wichita with friends and relatives.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
There have been 20,400 bales of cotton shipped from Little Rock this season.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
Theoron Houghton is digging a well on his residence lots, in the west part of town.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
The bids for the erection of a bridge over the Arkansas River, at Mulvane, were opened last Thursday.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
Joe Garris' new 16 x 21, story and a half house, in the southeast part of town, is now finished and occupied.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
Capt. Scott and brother returned to town last Friday, looking as hale and hearty, as usual, but somewhat tanned.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
William Parr has just sunk a well on his lot, in the east part of town, and secured good water at a depth of thirty feet.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
Wm. Blakeney has returned to his first loveArkansas Cityand we believe intends entering into business again. Good.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
The porch and additions recently made to his residence, by Mr. A. A. Davis, have been painted, making the home look real cosy.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
We are pleased to see Mr. Wm. Benedict on the street again, in a fair way to recover from the ill effects of his recent sick spell.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
Mrs. Mary Peed intends to spend several of the summer months visiting friends and relatives in the vicinity of Waynetown, Indiana.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
Uriah Spray, our township trustee, is putting up quite an addition to his residence in town, and covering the same with a nobby tin roof.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
Mrs. R. Bowers left for Lincoln, Illinois, her former residence, last Wednesday, where she will visit friends and relatives during the summer months.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
A letter from our traveling Postmaster informs us of his meeting with Dr. Leonard, who, with his family, was en route for Eureka Springs; totally out of conceit with Florida.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
Our old-time friend and fellow townsman, A. D. Keith, sends for the TRAVELER from Geyserville Station, California, desiring to know somewhat of the way events are tending hereabouts.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
It was with pleasure we grasped by the hand our friend George Reynolds, of Salt City, one day last week. He was looking hearty, as usual, and said things in general were progressing so so in his part of the world.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
Gardiner Mott has again gone to house building. "This time," he says, "is to be the last." A neat 14 x 20 frame is going up under his supervision, and when the intended basement is added, it will make a comfortable home.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
A case of snake bite occurred to a man working for Mr. Endicott, who was bitten on the hand by a copperhead. The hand and arm commenced to swell up, but some whiskey and alcohol being procured, further harmful effects were prevented.
Of course, the action of the parties supplying the liquor, named above, was illegal, though certainly humane, yet to obviate the necessity for breaking the law with reference to alcoholic liquors we append a cure, which it is claimed never fails to arrest the action of snake poison:
Take Turpentine, one pint; Corrosive Sublimate, one ounce; Gum Camphor, one ounce. Mix well in a vial, and when occasion demands its use, apply to the part bitten.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
The Indian trade prospects of Arkansas City, for the coming year, are, if possible, better than ever before. The amount of probable supplies for the Agencies in the Territory south of us, will foot up an aggregate of nearly 2,000,000 pounds of freight, and to convey this amount to its destination, will require an average of ten Indian teams per day all the coming year. This of itself alone will ensure no inconsiderable amount of trade to our merchants, as the Indians all have more or less money to spend whenever they come to this State.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
Sheriff Shenneman left, on Monday last, with May and Toops, for the penitentiary. This makes fifteen convicts sent to the penitentiary during Mr. Shenneman's term of office, not to mention Fogg, who, on account of his youth, was sentenced to the county jail for horse- stealing, and Miller, who was granted a change of venue to Montgomery County. This shows seventeen criminals brought to justice in less than two years, against eleven in the six years previous to Mr. Shenneman's election. This of itself is a guarantee that we have the right man in the right place, so far as our present sheriff is concerned.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
We were somewhat amused, a few days since, at a remark made by a Texas man, in town, while under the influence of liquor. He seemed to realize that he was making a fool of himself, and sought to explain his condition by remarking "that this was the third temperance town he had struck, and it was also the third time he had been under the influence, hichicnever did come to a place where whiskey wasn't sold but what he wanted to get drunk, and always did too." He didn't enlighten us as to the modus operandi, but his condition verified his remarks so far as the drunk was concerned.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
Last year the Cheyennes and Arapahos cultivated 1,180 acres of land, raised 9,540 bushels of corn, put up 175 tons of hay, cut 1,650 cords of wood, sawed 100,000 feet of lumber, made 180 rods of fence, made 100,000 brick, and burned two large kilns of lime, besides doing all the freighting of Government supplies required by the service. As many as can be employed are kept constantly at work by the Agents, doing whatever work needs to be done about the Agency. The Cheyennes and Arapahos own 6,540 horses, 3,380 cattle, and 312 mules. Transporter.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
Our genial friend, Ed. Green, favored us with a call last Thursday morning. He was accompanied by his friend, Mr. J. M. Works, of Bedford, Iowa, who had been paying him a visit. Mr. Works expressed himself very much delighted with the country, but had all his arrangements perfected for driving stock to Wyoming Territory, so we look for no immediate result of his visit in the way of locating, but do not despair for the future.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
The following table was handed to us with a request to publish. It is claimed to be a correct copy from the books of the County Clerk, and will explain itself.
Railroad valuation, in Cowley County, Kansas, as appears from the records, of the County Clerk, of said county, is $357,895.31.
State tax on same: $1,938.38.
County tax on same: $3,578.89.
County Bond on same: $447.37.
Rail Road: $2,505.23.
Township: $926.30.
Arkansas City: $66.58.
School, and School bond tax: $3,854.41.
TOTAL TAX ON SAME: $13,417.16.
The levy to pay interest, on R. R. bonds, is 7 millsand the total amount of tax raised, by said levy, is $20,520.05.
Winfield, Kansas, March 1st, 1881.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
TO STOCK AND CATTLE MEN.
The attention of all parties holding or interested in the stock interests of this section is called to the fact that a meeting of the prominent stockmen, of this vicinity, will be held on Saturday at the canal office at 2 p.m., May 21, 1881, for the purpose of taking steps to protect themselves from the Texas drive (the coming season), by the location of a dead line, etc. etc.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
Dr. Hunt, late physician at the Kaw Agency, has resigned his position, and last Thursday passed through town on his way to Mt. Blanco, Crosby County, Texas, where he thinks to participate in the locating of a new town. We wish him success in all he undertakes.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
Estimated drive of cattle from Northwestern Texas this season, 253,000. Cattle are scarce and very high; they are in fair flesh, yet thinner than most people supposed they would be, owing to the continual wet weather which rotted a great deal of grass.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
Mr. I. H. Bonsall's new photograph gallery on Summit Street has received a new roof, and is now being plastered and otherwise internally fixed up in good shape. Mr. Bonsall expects to be ready for business in about two weeks, when we predict for him a rushing picture trade.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
One of the finest pieces of wheat we have seen this season is that of Mr. Beaver's, on the Ed. Bird place, east of town. It is almost waist high, and is heading out beautifully. If nothing adverse happens, it will make from twenty-five to thirty bushels to the acre.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Jas. Farquarharson, one of Sumner County's enterprising farmers last Monday. He evidently knows where to get good bargains when he comes to our city to trade.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
Messrs. Houghton & Speers, last week, took a stock of clothing and gents furnishing goods to their store at Hunnewell, for the coming season's trade. Mr. Ben Matlack has charge of the establishment.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
The Benedict building, on the corner of Summit and Central Avenue, is being thoroughly renovated, and will be fitted up and opened as a restaurant by Austin Bailey, at least so we are informed.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
Deputy U. S. Marshal, Wm. Gray, returned to the State from Sac & Fox Agency, last Saturday. He intends to return there shortly, and will be accompanied by his wife.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
Hon. C. R. Mitchell, accompanied by his wife, family, and Mrs. Peed, left on the train Monday afternoon for McComb, Illinois, at which place and Arlington, Mrs. Mitchell will probably spend the summer months. Mrs. Peed will summer at Waynetown, Indiana.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
With regard to the contemplated extension of the Santa Fe railroad, from El Dorado to Winfield, the Press says, under date of the 12th inst.:
"Rails and other building material in large quantities have been shipped in, and a large force is now engaged in unloading this material. Grading has not commenced, but is liable to very soon."
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
Tom Hill, the Nez Perce policeman, shot and wounded "Hooper," a half-breed Indian, last week while endeavoring to arrest him. Hooper had been to Wellington and came back intoxicated and opened fire on Hill, shooting four shots from a Colts pistol without effect. Hill then took his carbine and shot him in the hip. The wound is not considered dangerous.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
A CARD FROM JUDGE JAMES CHRISTIAN.
TO THE CITIZENS OF ARKANSAS CITY AND VICINITY.
I take the liberty of hereby tendering to you my most sincere thanks and gratitude for the noble and generous efforts you have manifested in my behalf, in the entertainment, on last Friday evening, which, I am happy to say, was much more successful than I had any reason to anticipate, and to assure you, one and all, that the kindness and friendship exhibited, by you, will not soon be forgotten by your deeply afflicted friend and fellow-citizen.
JAMES CHRISTIAN.
Gen. McNeil Passes Through With Otoe and Missouria Chiefs.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
On last Thursday Gen. McNeil, accompanied by four chiefs of the Otoe and Missouria tribes, Interpreter Batiste Deroin, and their trader, Capt. F. M. Barnes, arrived in town en route for the Territory, whither they were bound for the purpose of looking up a location for their tribes, numbering some seven or eight hundred. These Indians have been occupying a reservation ten by six miles in extent, in Gage County, Nebraska, but the Government desires to locate them in the Territory.
Frank Schiffbauer accompanied the party, which left on Friday morning for a visit to different Agencies in the Nation, and will probably be absent some ten or fifteen days, during which time they will be shown the most desirable parts of the vacant land, and will probably select their future home. These Indians have been living under the influence of civilization for several years, and their settlement in this vicinity would be a benefit all around, in the way of business, etc.
The names of the Indian dignitaries will, with their signification in English, be found below.
HEAD CHIEF: Har-re-gar-re Elk Killer.
Mun-chee-hun-chee Big Bear.
Ar-ka-kee-ka The Warrior.
Shunga-ska White Horse.
[LEASES MILL SITE: V. M. AYRES.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
A mill site with 20 acres of land adjacent and a 60 horsepower, with option of increasing the same if desired, has been leased by the A. C. W. P. C. Co. to Mr. V. M. Ayres, of Illinois, who was here for several days last week. Mr. Ayres has left the necessary authority for the immediate construction of a suitable stone building for a mill, which we presume will very shortly be under headway. This gentleman is financially solid, and we take much pleasure in chronicling this, the initial step, in the future important milling interests of our city.
Mr. Ayres has rented E. J. Godfrey's new house, and will shortly arrive here with his family.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
Cowley County has again carried away more than her share of the contracts for government Indian supplies recently let at Washington. Our well known and enterprising citizen, A. A. Newman, has been awarded the flour contract for the coming year, which will be somewhere in the neighborhood of 2,000,000 pounds. This has to be hauled to the several agencies by the Indians themselves, which will make "Lo" anything but scarce on our streets for some time to come.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
One of the finest pieces of cabinet making workmanship, we have seen for some time, is a desk which Mr. Gardener has made for J. H. Sherburne, of Ponca Agency. It is the more remarkable from the fact that Mr. Gardener is over eighty years of age, yet the execution is equal to the work turned out by any of the present day mechanics. Mr. Gardener, we believe, is an old-country-man, but has not done anything in this line, before, for thirty years.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
HORTICULTURAL.
Prof. E. Gale, President of the State Horticultural Society, is expected to be in Winfield, to meet with the Cowley County Horticultural Society, in a special meeting called for Tuesday, May 24th, at 2 p.m., at the Courthouse. All members are earnestly requested to be present, to assist in arranging for the meeting of the State Society, to be held at Winfield June 28th to 30th.
P. B. LEE, Secretary.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
The Kansas liquor law forbids the use of wine in the sacrament, punishing the ministers, who so administer it, with two years in the penitentiary and shutting up the church as a nuisance. Evening Star.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
The ninth Commencement of the University of Kansas, at Lawrence, will be held on June 3, and 8th, inclusive, and will doubtless be an enjoyable event for all present. We acknowledge the favor of an invitation.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
AS USUAL.
John C. Smith, late Pawnee Agent, is now under arrest; charged with embezzlement while in that office.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
DIED. In this city, on Thursday last, May 13th, of consumption, Martha, wife of W. F. Simpson. The bereaved members of the family circle, so suddenly broken by the hand of death, have the heartfelt sympathy of their many friends.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
A monster leaf of pie plant was laid upon our table last week by Mr. S. J. Mantor, nearly covering up the same, its dimensions being 3 feet and 1 inch across the widest part of the leaf, and 3 feet and 6 inches from the stem to the upper tip of the leaf. We believe it was raised by Mr. C. Rambo, on his farm north of town.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
Mr. R. C. Haywood has received the award to supply the Government with 240,000 pounds of wheat, 200,000 pounds of corn, and 200,000 pounds of salt. He has also been awarded all the transportation contracts for Indian supplies from New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Chicago, St. Louis, and Kansas City, a great portion of which will undoubtedly pass through this city.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
Mr. McCollum, living some three miles south of Winfield, was attacked by a mad dog on Monday last, and undertook to shoot it; but his gun would not go off. He, however, succeeded in dispatching the brute by breaking his gun over its head. Great excitement prevails, as the rabid animal is reported to have bitten several hogs and cattle in the vicinity.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
The ordinance of Baptism by immersion was administered yesterday, in the Walnut River, near Bliss' mill, by Rev. J. Cairns. Three candidates were baptized. Quite a large number of persons witnessed the ceremony. Daily Telegram.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
DIED. Joe Edes, an eleven-year-old boy, was drowned in the Walnut, at Winfield, below the Tunnel Mill ford, while bathing, last Sunday. The body was recovered after a two hour's search.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
DIED. On Tuesday morning, May 16, at the residence of her husband, Mrs. Wm. H. Harris, aged 33 years. Funeral services will be held at the house today at 2-1/2 o'clock, and the corpse will be buried in the Parker cemetery.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
An ambitious youth informed one of our druggists of his intention to make a liquor case against a certain other druggist if possible. This was repeated in turn at each of our drug stores. If he persists, he will doubtless "make a case," but not in the way he thinks.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
Mr. Parlin, of Maine, a cousin of O. P. Houghton, has been visiting in town the past two weeks, but expects to leave for his home today. We understand he has purchased stock, and will return before long.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
We understand that the young ladies' home mission has several projects on the tapis, among them: putting a roof on a house, donating a rocking chair, and furnishing cushion and tidy for same.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
Russell Cowles received a telegram on Monday last from Cana, to the effect that his wife was lying dangerously ill at that place. Mr. Cowles left the same afternoon in response to the summons. Mrs. Cowles, in company with her father and mother, were on the way to Eureka Springs, when taken sick.
SITTING BULL'S VERSION OF CUSTER'S FIGHT.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881. Last Page.
In a recent interview with Major Crozier, Sitting Bull said: During the summer previous to the one in which Custer attacked us, he sent a letter to me telling me that if I did not go to an agency he would fight me, and I sent word back by his messenger that I did not want to fight, but only to be left alone. I told him at the same time that if he wanted to fight that he should go and fight those Indians who wanted to fight him. Custer then sent word again (this was in the winter): * * * * You would not take my former offer, now I am going "to fight you this winter." I sent word back and said just what I had said before, that I did not want to fight, and only wanted to be left alone, and that my camp was the only one that had not fought against him.
Custer again sent a message, "I am fitting up my wagons and soldiers, and am determined to fight against you in the spring." I thought I would try him again, and sent him a message saying
I DID NOT WANT TO FIGHT;
that I wanted, first of all, to go to British territory, and after I had been there and came back, if he still wanted to fight me, that I would fight then. Custer sent back word and said:
"I will fight you in eight days."
I then saw that it was no use, that I would have to fight, so I sent him word back, "All right; get all your men mounted, and I will get all my men mounted; we will have a fight; the Great Spirit will look on, and the side that is in the wrong will be defeated."
I began to get ready, and sent twenty young men to watch for the soldiers. Five soon came back with word that Custer was coming. The other fifteen stopped to watch his movements. When Custer was quite close ten young men came in. When he had advanced still closer, two more of them came in, leaving three still to watch the troops. We had got up a medicine dance for war in the camp, and just as it was coming to an end two of the young men who had stopped out came in with word that Custer and the troops were very close and would be upon the camp in the morning. That night we all
GOT READY FOR THE BATTLE.
My young men all buckled on their ammunition belts, and we were busy putting strong sticks in our "coup sticks." Early at sunrise two young men who had been out a short way on the prairie came to me and told me that from the top of a high butte they had seen the troops advancing in two divisions. I then had all the horses driven into the camp and corralled between the lodges. About noon the troops came up and at once rushed upon the camp. They charged in two separate divisions: one at the upper end, whilst the other division charged about the middle of the camp. The latter division struck the camp in the center of 250 lodges of the Uncapapa Sioux, and close to the door of my own lodge. At the time that the troops charged, I was making medicine for the Great Spirit to help us and fight upon our side, and as I heard the noise and knew what it was, I came out. When I had got outside of my lodge, I noticed that the division had stopped suddenly close to the outer side of the Uncapapa camp, and then they sounded a bugle and the troops fired into the camp.
(Here Sitting Bull made a peculiar noise with his mouth and clapped his hands together, to imitate the firing of the soldiers.)
"I at once set my wife upon my best horse, put my war bonnet on her head, and told her to run away with the rest of the women. She did so, but, in her hurry, forgot to take the baby (a girl); after she had gone a little way, she thought of the child, and came back for it. I gave the child to her and she went off again.
"I now put a flag upon the pole, and lifting it as high as I could, I shouted as loud as I was able to my own men:
"I AM SITTING BULL; FOLLOW ME!"
"I then rushed at the head of them up to the place where I thought Custer was, and just as we got close up to the troops they fired again."
(Here Sitting Bull again imitated for some length of time the firing of the troops.)
"When I saw that the soldiers fired from their saddles and did but little damage to us, I ordered all my men to rush through their ranks and break them; which they did, but failed to break the ranks, although we suffered as little damage as before. I then shouted to them to try again, and putting myself at the head of my men, we went at them again. This time, although the soldiers were keeping up a rapid firing (from their horses), we knocked away a whole corner and killed a great many, though I had only one man killed.
"After this we charged the same way several times and kept driving them back for about half a mile, killing them very fast. After forcing them back, there remained five soldiers of this division and the interpreter alive, then the interpreter, the man that the Indians called `The White,' called out in Sioux and said, `Custer is not in this division, he is in the other.' I then ordered all my men to come on and attack the other division. They did so, and followed me. The soldiers of this division fired on us as soon as we got within range, but did us little harm. When we had got quite close and we were just going to charge them,
A GREAT STORM BROKE
right over us; the lightning was fearful, and struck a lot of the soldiers and horses, killing them instantly. I then called to my men to charge the troops and shouted out: `The Great Spirit is on our side; look how he is striking the soldiers down!' My men all saw this, and they all rushed upon the troops, who were mixed up a good deal. About forty of the soldiers had been dismounted by the lightning, killing and frightening their horses, and these men were soon trampled to death. It was just at this time that we charged them, and we easily knocked them off their horses, and then killed them with our `coup sticks.'
"In this way we killed all this division with the exception of a few who tried to escape, but were killed before they could get far. All through the battle the soldiers fired very wild, and only killed twenty-five Sioux. I did not recognize Gen. Custer in the fight, but only though I did, but I would not be certain about it. I believe
CUSTER WAS KILLED
in the first attack, as we found his body, or what all the Indians thought was Custer's body, about the place it was made. I do not think that there is any truth in the report that he shot himself. I saw two soldiers shoot themselves. The Sioux were following them, and in a few moments would have caught them, but they shot themselves with their pistols in the head.
"The body which all the Indians said was Custer's had its hair cut short. There were 709 Americans killed. We counted them by putting a stick upon each body and then taking the sticks up again and counting them. We counted 707 carbines. Two might have fallen into the creek."
Here Sitting Bull was asked by Maj. Crozier if he knew where Reno was. In answer to this question, Bull said he had no ideathat he had never seen Reno at all.
When Bull had concluded the foregoing account of the battle, he turned to Maj. Crozier and said: "There I have fought the battle all over again to you, and this I have never done since the time I fought it out in earnest with General Custer."
Toronto Globe.
SITTING BULL'S STORY DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE VERY CORRECT!
CHANGE OF PACE TAKES PLACE WITH PAPER...AS A RESULT, IT IS MUCH HARDER TO READ! NINE COLUMNS IS THE PITS!
[KANSAS NEWS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, May 25, 1881. Front Page.
It is announced the secretary of the interior has decided against the claim of Kansas to 5 percent of the sum realized from the sale of Indian lands.
Indian Tribes in The Territory.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881. Editorial Page.
The reports of Indian agents throughout the Territory show that every tribe has, during the last year, made considerable progress toward civilization. At the Quapaw Agency the issue of rations, except to the aged, has been discontinued; and the Indians wear citizen dress, live in good houses, raise stock, and cultivate their land. The wild tribes have all made advancement in farming, freighting, and other civilized pursuits. In fact, the year's record is such as to greatly encourage all who wish to see the Indian become a man among men. Ex.
[ORDER OF ATTACHMENT: RUDOLPH HOFFMASTER & A. J. GILBERT.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
RECAP ONLY: In Justice Court, Cowley County, before I. H. Bonsall, Justice of the Peace in and for Cresswell township, in said county and State: James L. Huey, Plaintiff vs. Rudolph Hoffmaster, and A. J. Gilbert, defendants: NOTICE IN ATTACHMENT.
On May 16, 1881, I. H. Bonsall issued an order of attachment against Rudolph Hoffmaster, defendant, for $60.10; said cause to be heard on June 21, 1881.
C. L. SWARTS was attorney for plaintiff, James L. Huey.
FOR SALE OR TRADE!
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
160 acres of timber land (mostly white oak) in Douglas County, Mo. This land is first-class prairie timber, 2 miles from the county seat, and well watered. Will trade for Kansas land, stock, merchandise, sheep, or cattle. For particulars inquire three miles west of Arkansas City, of J. P. Johnson.
[THE CIRCULATING LIBRARY: R. E. GRUBBS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
THE LIBRARY.
You can get to read any or all of the following books at a cost of ten cents each at the Circulating Library:
The Monastery. The Abbot. Quentin, Durward, Anne of Genstein. Waverly. The Antiquary. Rob Roy. Old Mortality. Ivanhoe. The Talisman. Fortunes of Nigel. The Pirate. Heart of Mid Lothian. Woodstock. Tales of a Grandfather. Guy Mannering. Red Gauntlet. St. Ronan's Well. Black Dwarf. Poverill of the Peak. Bride of Lammermoor. The Surgeon's Daughter. Kenilworth. Fair Maid of Perth. Count Robert of Paris. The Betrothed. The Highland Widow. Marana or Altar of Sacrifice. Beulah. Inez Vashti. Infelice. A Hidden Life. Vagabond's Adventures. Girl of the Period. Record of Five Years. Jocelyn's Mistake. Old Probabilities. Wandering Jew. Matrimonial Infelicities. Married life at Hillside. Pinkerton's Detective. School Master of Abbacy. Carried by Storm. Odd or Even. Artemus Ward. Country Merchants. The Arabian Nights. Don Quixote. Bricks without Straw. A Fool's Errand, by one of the Fools. A Terrible Secret. Woman's Love and Marriage. Guy Earlcourt's Wife, Shirley. Thadeus of Warsaw. Swiss Family Robinson. Figs and thistles. By one of the Fools. Life of the James Boys. Woman to the Rescue.
POEMS.
Shakespeare. Byron. Tennyson. Browning. Scott. Pope. Mrs. Hemans. Bret Harte.
In addition to this we keep a good assortment of Papers, Magazines, Illustrated Papers, five, ten, fifteen, and twenty cent Libraries, Novels, and Song Books.
The best assortment of Stationery, Notions, and Novelties, Confectionery, Cigars, Oranges, Lemons, Fruits, etc. Last, but not the least, are those Schooners of Lemonade.
Come and see me, at the Postoffice. R. E. GRUBBS.
NOTE: VERY HARD TO READ BOOK TITLES...AM SURE THAT I GOT SOME OF THESE WRONG.
GEUDA SPRINGS.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
The Sumner Co. Press has the following in reference to the famous "Geuda Springs," situated on the line between Sumner and Cowley counties, some five miles west of Arkansas City. It will doubtless prove interesting, as the most prominent man in the company mentioned is that of our fellow townsman, Mr. Jas. Hill, the engineer and primary worker on our canal enterprise.
"Recently, parties at Arkansas City proposed to conduct the brine through pipes to that point, and engage extensively in the manufacture of salt by the inexpensive process of solar evaporation. This scheme, had it been successful, would have taken from Sumner County the benefits to be derived from this great natural resource, and built up in an adjoining county, manufacturing interests at her expense.
"To prevent such an undesirable consummation, the people of Salt City and vicinity have, as above stated, made arrangements by which these waters are to be utilized in the interest of our own county and people.
"To this end they have entered into a contract with James Hill & Co., by the terms of which the latter agrees to open up, develop, and utilize the entire product of brine flowing from the springs. To accomplish this desirable end, the patriotic people of Walton Township have agreed to take two thousand dollars in stock in the enterprise; or, more properly speaking, they have agreed to loan to Messrs. Hill & Co. that amount, to be repaid in salt at the rate of one dollar per sack of one hundred and forty pounds each. This is an enterprise in the success of which every loyal citizen of Sumner County is very properly interested; and we feel assured that the efforts of our Walton Township friends to develop these springs and establish a valuable industry, will meet with the heartiest sympathy and encouragement from every other portion of the county."
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
Strawberries 25 cents a quart last Monday.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
Scott says it takes lots of meat to keep a wolf.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
Early potatoes are expected to arrive shortly.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
Dr. Vawter sold his horse yesterday for $110.00.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
Col. Whiting, of Ponca Agency, is in town today.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
Stock meeting at the canal office, next Saturday, at 2 p.m.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
Capt. D. L. Payne still haunts the classic shades of Wichita.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
Cyrus Wilson, of Maple City, is making his headquarters in the city now.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
Beecher & Son have hung out a new sign at their shop, on Central Avenue.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
The Walnut took a rise of 7 or 8 feet last week, but is now on the decline.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
Strawberries and ice cream, next Friday evening, at the Central Avenue Hotel.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
A gently flowing fountain is the newest attraction, at the Post office nowadays.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
James Benedict is adding a porch to the other attractions of his town residence.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
One week more and we will have a photograph gallery, with I. H. Bonsall as artist.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
Prof. J. B. Corry is organizing a "wrighting" school in our city. So says the Democrat.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
Schiffbauer Bros. handled over 3,000 pounds of Cowley County wool during the past week.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
D. A. McIntire had one of his horses badly cut about the head, at Ponca Agency, lately.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
If you want a real easy pair of slippers, get Wm. Rose to build you a pair of buck pumps.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
W. D. Mowry now has full charge of the Adams express company's business, with an office in the drug store.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
Read the proposals for bids for erecting a basement for a new mill in this vicinity, which appears in this issue.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS!
Office of Arkansas City Water Power Company, Arkansas City, Kansas, May 23, 1881.
Proposals will be received for the excavation and building of a basement for a mill 49 feet 6 in. x 36 feet; walls ten feet high and two feet thick, to be built of rubble masonry; contractors to furnish all material. Bids will be opened on Saturday, June 4, 1881. Plan and specifications to be seen at this office on and after Thursday, May 26. JAMES HILL.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
Kellogg & Mowry have one of the cutest novelties, in the way of a nail cutter, trimmer, and cleaner. Call and buy one.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
Wyard Gooch made a flying visit to Ponca Agency on last Saturday and Sunday, visiting his brother, and friends at that agency.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
Mrs. S. Chamberlain, of Kansas City, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Charles Schiffbauer, and will probably spend the summer months in our city.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
Dot soap factory, in the Walnut bend south of town, conducted by G. Hirst & Co., late of Hutchinson, is a first-class institution. So says Mr. Hirst.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
The Women's Foreign Missionary Society, of Arkansas City, will meet at the residence of Mrs. Johnson on next Thursday at half past 2 o'clock.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
Mr. J. P. Johnson informs us that wheat all over West Bolton is prospering finely, much better than that in the southern part of Sumner County.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
Mr. G. Ingersoll, the genial R. R. Agent, left for Trinidad, Colorado, on Saturday last, to be absent a week or ten days, on business for his company.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
R. E. Grubbs, our enterprising stationer, left this morning for Kansas City, whither he goes to assist his old employer, Mr. Wesley Jones, for a few days.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
D. Campbell, a painter of Newton, is visiting his nephew, A. Harnley. He owns a farm in Sumner County, and is looking after his interests in that locality.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
Col. Pollock, U. S. Indian Inspector, passed through the city the other day, and is now at Ponca Agency. He will visit other points in the Territory before his return.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
Our friend, Charley Hutchins, closed his term of school, in District 89, East Bolton, last Friday. Charley is a No. 1 teacher, and is well appreciated wherever he has taught.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
J. A. Rexroad, late of Hutchinson, made us a pleasant call last Saturday. Mr. Rexroad is engaged in making brick for P. F. Endicott, and will be with us during the summer season.
We are pleased to note the fact that P. F. Endicott has already gone to work in earnest at brick making, having at this time over 20,000 brick made. He expects to be able to make some 300,000 during the summer.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
The S. P. U.'s will hold a meeting at the Bland schoolhouse next Saturday evening, at early candle light. All members are requested to be present. AL MOWRY, Capt.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
We have seen some letters from Capt. Curtis, of the U. S. Eng. corps in charge of the improvement of the Arkansas, written to L. C. Wood, Esq. Mr. Curtis has been at Little Rock, Arkansas, for several months superintending the building of the river steamboat to come up the river to Arkansas City. The boat is of the size of those used on the lower river, will have the latest improved machinery, and of draught light enough to run up to Arkansas City at any season of the year. Capt. Curtis expects to have his boat completed by the latter part of June, and run up to Arkansas City by the 10th of July. Wichita Republican.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
Our townsman, A. Harnley, late of Van Wert, Ohio, has had quite a number of friends visiting him of late, several of whom will probably locate in this vicinity. His stepfather, Mr. Wright, has rented the Mowry farm for the coming year. Mr. R. L. Balyent, of Van Wert, Ohio, has rented T. A. Gaskill's house in the west part of town, and is looking around for a location on a farm. Wm. Osburne, of Van Wert, arrived in town on Saturday last, and will most probably engage in the sheep business. He spent several days visiting the country south and west of us, with a view to its adaptability for sheep farming.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
Our old friend, F. Bohle, U. S. Inspector of Indian supplies, was in town last week, and examined and passed some 200,000 pounds of flour for the agencies in the Territory. Not a single pound of flour was rejected during this inspection, which augurs well for the first-class flour turned out by Messrs. Searing & Mead, at the Walnut Mills. This is the last inspection but one under the old contract. One more inspection will fulfill the contract granted in 1880, and work will at once be commenced upon the flour contracts awarded to A. A. Newman, a few weeks ago, for the coming year's supplies.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
Mr. E. C. Condit, representing the Rutan System of heating public buildings, was in town yesterday, and submitted the advantages of his system to a meeting of several of our citizens. We understand the question of putting in a new heating apparatus in the schoolhouse building will be submitted at the next annual school meeting.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
The north side of the gateway, at the head works, of the canal, was ready for the mason work yesterday morning, and we presume by this time quite a show has been made on the permanent structure. Work on all parts of the canal is being steadily pushed forward as fast as gangs of night and day workmen can proceed with it.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
The new fence around the schoolhouse grounds, under the skillful manipulation of Beecher & Son, to whom the contract was awarded, is rapidly making a show. It is all of pine, and when completed it will add greatly to the appearance of our school property, and be one more added to the list of our city's public improvements.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
The contract for the construction of the bridge across the Arkansas River at Mulvane, has been let to Hobson, Reese & Sawyer, of Wichita, their bids being the lowest, viz. $3,300, of which sum $2,000 will be paid by the county, $500 by Gore Township, and $800 by the citizens of Mulvane. Wellingtonian.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
Mrs. Philbrook, with her daughters, left on Monday for Maine, where they will in the future reside. These ladies have been connected with the City Hotel during the past year, and have made many friends, who wish them well for the future.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
We are in receipt of the twelfth annual report of the Board of Indian Commissioners for the year 1880. It is full of valuable information regarding the various tribes, and is embellished with a map, showing the location of all the Indian reservations in the United States.
[TOWN TALK.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
IT IS TOWN TALK
That the stocks of Dry Goods, Clothing, etc., to be found at the store of A. A. Newman & Co., Houghton & Speers, O. P. Houghton, and Stacy Matlack cannot be equaled elsewhere in the county.
That the Creswell and Cowley County banks are two of the solid institutions of this county.
That for the largest and best assortment of Notions of every description, the Yankee Notion Store is the place to go.
That for Groceries, first-class in quality, fair prices and variety of stock, McLaughlin Bros., Wyckoff & Son, S. J. Mantor, S. Matlack, Schiffbauer Bros., H. Godehard, Benedict & Kimmel, the renowned Diamond Front, and Ware & Blakeney's cannot be beat anywhere in the southwest.
That Al. Horn and Wm. Rose will fix you up in the "boss" foot gear, in tip-top style, and at low-down prices on the shortest notice.
That Peter Pearson's is the place to go for furniture of every description.
That if you need a nobby set of harness or an easy riding saddle, Theoron Houghton and John Mott can fill the bill in good shape.
That the City Hotel and the Arkansas City House are always thronged with guests enjoying the comforts of life there dispensed.
That if you want to take your girl or any other fellow's girl for a buggy ride, Stanton Bros. or D. A. McIntire keep stylish teams always in readiness.
Tht for Hardware, Tinware, Stoves, etc., Howard Bros. and C. R. Sipes keep the lead.
That Kellogg & Mowry, Shepard, Maxwell & Walker, E. D. Eddy, and James Riley are keenly alive to the needs of the drug business.
That R. E. Grubbs, at the Postoffice, has a full line of stationery and a circulating library replete with standard and late publications.
That Ridenour & Thompson's stock of watches, clocks, and jewelry must be seen to be appreciated.
That Agricultural Implements in endless variety are on sale by G. W. Cunningham and Jas. Benedict.
That W. T. Ekel's, and the Chicago Lumber Yards will sell you lumber at a little better figure than can be got elsewhere.
That Beecher & Son are first-class builders, contractors, and mechanics.
That Oldham & Surles will paint your house or anything else in their line on short notice, and in good style.
That Arkansas City has the ablest array of professional talent in the southwest.
That its commercial and mechanical departments are well represented in every branch of industry.
That property is well protected from fire, by our efficient system of water works.
That in less than six months our canal will be completed, giving us a water power unequaled in the State.
That the above are facts, and patent to everyone who visits our city.
LOCAL REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
B. Stimson & Wife to Lyman & Arial Fairclo, part lots 1, 2, & 3, block 81, Arkansas City.
C. F. Timmins to I. D. Harkleroad, s e 1/4 s 19 t 34 r 5.
Michael Harkins to W. W. Irons and I. D. Harkleroad, same tract.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. Cowley County to C. M. Scott, L 10 B 13; L 19, 20, B 15; L 27 B 16; L 22 B 61; L 31 B 61; L 22 B 61; L 11, 14, 15, 18, 22, B 62; L 19, 25, B 63; L 3, 4, 8, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, B 73; L 1 B 74; L 1, 2, 11, 12, 24, 25 B 96; L 19, 25 B 100; L 15, 20, 21, 26, 27 B 101; L 1, 3, 6, 7, 16, 24 B 104; L 19, 20, 23 B 105; L 2, 3, 10, 12, 22 B 109; L 25 B 100; L 9, 10, 13, 14, B 117; L 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, B 122; L 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 B 125.
[COURIER ITEMS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
Salt City is getting quite a reputation as a resort for invalids and pleasure-seekers.
Col. E. C. Manning is home once more. He came in Saturday from Colorado. He looks heartier than we have seen him for many years.
Mr. James Reuben, a Nez Perce Indian, and a deacon in the Presbyterian church, passed through the city on his way to the agency. He is tolerably well educated, and is a very intelligent man.
Henry Asp has added another laurel to his professional career by his manipulation of the Allison Toops case. Failing to clear his client, Henry went to work to get a new trial on some technicality, and succeeded in doing so. He then went to work to get the matter compro mised, and by agreement with opposing counsel, succeeded in getting his client's sentence fixed at eighteen months in the penitentiary. Henry never gives up. If he can't clear a client, he will ease him off as much as possible.
[FROM THE MONITOR.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
FROM THE MONITOR.
A number of young men with fair incomes could get situations in this city as sons-in-law.
Mr. Hackney and family expect to leave for Colorado this next week. Mr. Hackney will return at once, but the balance of the folks will spend the summer in the mountains.
The TRAVELER has purchased a new press, and additional material, and designs enlarging. Such as evidence of prosperity speaks well for the people of Arkansas City, as well as for the TRAVELER.
The new paper to be started at Hunnewell will be called "The Independent." The material is owned by Mr. J. E. Snow, of Winfield, who has employed E. F. Widener to manage the concern.
In the trial of Richardson, last Monday, the failure to bind the accused over to the district court was caused by the mismanagement of the case by the prosecuting attorney, of which Mr. Hackney promptly availed himself. When Richardson was released, the crowd was jubilant. We should judge that the morals of Oxford are at a low ebb, and we are not surprised that they starve out any paper that tries to enlighten them.
On last Monday the county attorney had his first prosecution under the new temperance law. Complaint was made to him of drunkenness on the part of one of our citizens; he saw the accused and informed him there was no "local option" in the case, and he was obliged to prosecute or be himself prosecuted. The party plead guilty, and his spree cost him the neat little sum of upwards of $23 dollars, $15 of which goes to the county attorney. A few such cases will help out Frank's income amazingly.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
Thos. J. Jordan, of Pennsylvania, has been confirmed as agent of the Ponca Indians in the Territory. This will relieve Col. Whiting, the present agent. Col. Whiting has been one of the most energetic of agents, and we believe he was thoroughly in earnest in his endeavors to work for the best interests of the charges committed to his care.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
The TRAVELER received a pleasant call, on Saturday last, from S. T. Wood, county surveyor of Sumner County, and his friend, Mr. Baughman. S. T. Wood was one of the old survey corps who used to make things lively in the early days of our city, and with his friends is ever welcome.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
Harry Hand, a Pawnee Indian, committed suicide at Pawnee Agency last week by shooting himself with a Colt's pistol. His reasons for committing the act was that he was poor, and wanted to meet the Great Father in the happy hunting ground.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
Fred Hunt did not go with the editorial excursion to New Mexico. Monitor.
We do not very well see how he could, for it is a well known fact that the present county clerk is about as competent to run his office without Fred as a mule is to run a crockery store.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
The stock meeting advertised for last Saturday, was postponed on account of the round up now under headway in the Territory. It will be held next Saturday, in the canal office, at 2 p.m. A large attendance of stock men is expected.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
Mr. Tom Scott, a brother to C. M., closed a six week's visit in the West, by starting for his home at Cadiz, Ohio, last Monday. He will visit New York and other points in the East before reaching his destination.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
We learn from private sources that the scarlet fever is again prevalent in Winfield, several new cases being lately reported.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
The ladies of the Presbyterian Society will hold a strawberry and ice cream festival at the Central Avenue Hotel next Friday evening.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
We were almost certain of a horse race local this week, but from some inscrutable cause, Jas. Riley and the Wichita sport could not make a hitch as to the terms, which left us out in the cold.
[SOME BUSINESS LOCALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
FOR SALE!
A 35-horse power engine and boiler, in first-class order. Can be seen at work in the Eagle mills, Arkansas City. Reasons for selling: have made arrangements to use a water power.
W. H. SPEERS.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
Silk Girdles, new styles, at A. A. NEWMAN & CO.'s.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
STRAYED. A large horse, sweened in the hips. I will pay for his return.
ALFRED BASS.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
ICE CREAM at the City Bakery.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
FOR SALE. The Sanford saloon building. Apply to C. M. Scott, Cheyenne Agency, Indian Territory.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
FOR SALE. A full-blooded DURHAM BULL, two years old.
W. A. ELA, South Bend, Cowley Co., Kansas.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
WANTED! A good farm hand by A. J. Wickline, East Bolton.
[COMMUNICATION FROM JAMES CHRISTIAN.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
COMMUNICATED.
Arkansas City, May 30, 1881.
Editor Traveler:
MY DEAR SIR: Although much as been said pro and con about our canal, I have studiously avoided expressing any opinion on the subject, as I have not forgotten the "kettle of fish I got myself into, a year or two ago," for the honest expression of an opinion that was, I thought, for the best interest of the town and surrounding country, to wit: The extension of the Cowley, Sumner and Ft. Smith railroad to the State line, as originally contemplated. Had my views been carried out, Hunnewell would have never been heard of, and our people would not be chagrined by seeing, in every newspaper that you may take up, that from twenty-five to thirty carloads of Texas cattle are being shipped daily from that point to Eastern markets. While it may be true that we have not lost much local trade thereby, we have at least lost a vast amount of free advertising to our town and county. But this is not what I started out to say.
"Our canal" is the subject under discussion. There are but few of our citizens who fully comprehend the advantage and importance of this seemingly trifling bit of public improvement deservedly called the "little ditch" that is now being cut from river to river around the southern extremity of our burg.
Now, Mr. Editor, I do not pretend to be the first man who sawor thought he sawa good water power at this point; but I do pretend to say that upon my first visit to this place, some six years ago, I was forcibly struck with the location of the ground, with reference to the Arkansas and Walnut rivers, that a good fall could be obtained here of from twelve to fifteen feet, and perhaps more, and so expressed myself in a letter that was published in a Northern paper on my return home. At that date I saw nothing in it except a water power to drive machinery; now I think I see something more in it than that. It may be a defect of vision in me. But, from my standpoint, should the canal cost twice the original estimate, it will still be a good investment, if properly managed.
But aside from any power to drive machinery, the canal could be made a paying institution, and be of vast importance to this portion of the county, for irrigating purposes alone. If I am not mistaken, there is over 3,000 acres of land in the flat, south of the canal, between the two rivers. Every foot of this land could be overflowed to irrigate the magnificent crops that could be raised by having water and moisture in due season, and just at the time, it is needed.
Now, who can estimate the amount of garden stuffearly vegetables, small fruits, etc., that could be produced from this vast domain, if properly cultivated? Every pound of such truck would find a ready market in the mountains of Colorado and in the northern part of this State. There are no longer excuses that we cannot find a market. We have now a railroad that is ready and anxious to carry off the surplus products, at reasonable rates. But light, heat, and moisture, while they are powerful auxiliaries, will not produce garden vegetables alone, without a little manual labor mixed in.
Citizens of Arkansas City and vicinity, think of this. There is money in it, if rightly managed, not only to the producers, but to every man, woman, and child that lives in the town or vicinity. I have seen German women raise enough vegetables on a half acre of ground to support the family, and hundreds of you have seen the same thing. It is no uncommon thing for market gardeners on the Jersey flats to raise $2,000 worth of stuff off a single acre. Just look at it, a little garden bed, ten feet square, will raise enough radishes to supply a dozen families, and the same is true of onions, lettuce, and other early vegetables. I venture the assertion that the plat of ground described, if properly cultivated, and irrigated as above set forth, could be made to produce 100,000 baskets of vegetables daily during the vegetable season. (The freight agent at the depot will tell you how many freight cars it will take to carry this produce to market.)
Here is a mine of wealth at your doors, if properly utilized; but a spirit of liberality must be shown, both by the owners of the land and the canal company, in letting producers have the land and water at reasonable rents.
This would give employment to some 10,000 men, women, and children during the cropping season, a no small acquisition to the business and population of our town, and could easily be accomplished if a few live produce dealers and market gardeners would undertake it. JAMES CHRISTIAN.
[THE ROUND-UP IN INDIAN TERRITORY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
THE ROUND-UP.
Messrs. M. H. Bennett and Marion Blair came in from the round-up in the Territory last Saturday.
The general round-up was commenced on the North Fork of the Canadian, about twenty- five miles east of the Cheyenne Agency, and then worked up to Cantonment, one party working on west of Cantonment and the other swinging over north onto the Cimarron, where they will camp until the other party works up the upper Canadian country, then they will all work down the Canadian, cross over to the Red Rock country, work that up, and return to the Salt Fork and west to the Medicine country. The boys only found about 1,500 cattle south of the Canadian. The cattle are doing finely and are strong enough to stand the racket in good shape. Saddle horses and men are feeling as gay as a Vassar girl on commencement day. Very few dead cattle were foundless than was expected by the most sanguine.
The method obtained by the captains is to gather about three or four thousand head together, then divide them into five bunches, then each district take a bunch, cut out all brands belonging to that district, then exchange with some other district, and go through it in the same way, until each party has gone through the different bunches of cattle, thereby getting all the cattle that belong to each district together.
Mr. Bennett thinks it will take to the first or fifteenth of August to complete the work before them.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
THE TRAVELER, $1.50 A YEAR.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
C. M. Scott is in the land of "Lo."
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
Strawberries and gooseberries are plenty.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
Brand new sign at the Arkansas City House.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
Daniel Grant left for Eureka Springs, Arkansas, last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
Every business house in Hunnewell is now occupied.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
A. A. Newman & Co.'s store is adorned with a new awning.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
The Parlor Livery is under the management of Mr. A. Fairclo.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
Several croquet grounds have loomed into view during the past week.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
Lute Coombs has been down sick since Sunday last, with an attack of bilious fever.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
The "Solid Rock" store of Houghton & Speers is well advertised by their new sign.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
Mr. James Wilson is absent in Philadelphia attending the Presbytery of the Presbyterian church.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
Maj. D. W. Lipe, treasurer of the Cherokee Nation, attended the stock meeting, at this place, last Saturday.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
Joseph O'Hare, one of Winfield's attorneys, was in town last Thursday on legal business before Judge Bonsall.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
Mr. W. J. Hamilton, of East Bolton, has returned from a several week's visit to his son, L. Hamilton, in Colorado.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
G. H. Shearer has returned from Colorado to look after his interests hereabouts. We believe he intends to return west in a short time.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
We learn from Mr. W. J. Snyder, who has just arrived from Illinois, that wheat is almost an entire failure throughout that State.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
The restaurant in the Benedict corner building, under the management of A. Bailey, has opened up, and presents an attractive appearance.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
By request we state that the photograph gallery will not be ready for business until Monday next, owing to delay in the work of preparation.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
Messrs. Ware & Blakeney come to the front with a new "ad" this week. Call and see them if you want way up groceries at way down prices.
HURRAH FOR WARE & BLAKENEY,
Who have come to the Front with the Boss Stock of
QUEENSWARE AND GROCERIES.
Please call and buy Goods and have them delivered free, and with pleasure, by our new Delivery. WARE & BLAKENEY.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
O. P. Houghton has put in a full line of groceries at the Green Front, in addition to Dry Goods, and invites all his friends to give him a call.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
Horses are fetching a fair price nowadays. Dr. Vawter sold his horse for $100; and John Kroenert netted $120 for his one day last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
Mr. Reinold Hess placed the first new potatoes of the season on our table last Saturday. They were of an average size, well matured, and of the early rose variety.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
Mr. Samuel Newell, of New York, spent several days in the city last week. He is a capitalist, and was looking around with a view to making investments.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
Drs. Vawter and Loomis have again entered into partnership, and their friends and patrons are invited to call upon them at their dental rooms over Matlack's store.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
Messrs. Ware & Blakeney put on the street yesterday morning an entire new delivery outfit. Nobby in every way, and an undeniable proof of this firm's go-a-head-a-tive-ness.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
Mr. Cassell, of Mattoon, Illinois, is making his home at the City Hotel this summer with his relative, C. U. France. We hope the change may be beneficial to Mr. Cassell's health.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
Dr. H. J. Minthorn, of Ponca Agency, was in town yesterday with his wife and family. Mrs. Minthorn and children left on the afternoon train for Iowa, where they will spend the summer months.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
Work on the canal is progressing, the hands being kept at work both night and day. One of the piers at the headgates is about completed, and work on the south pier commenced yesterday.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
A farewell meeting will be held, in the U. P. church, on this evening, June 1st, in view of the final departure of Miss A. Y. Thompson, on her way to her missionary field in Egypt. All are invited.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
We learn that most of the streams in the Territory are bank full; among them, so reported, are the Salt Fork, Black Bear, Red Fork, Cimarron, and Greasy. This renders traveling on time in the Nation rather a difficult procedure.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
We had the pleasure of meeting Dr. S. F. Curry, of Bitter Creek, last Saturday. The Dr. is one of the largest sheep owners in this section, and a man thoroughly at home in all matters pertaining to stock in general.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
Mr. W. J. Snyder and family, of Shelby County, Illinois, accompanied by his father and mother, arrived in the "land of promise" last Thursday. The came on a visit and reconnoiter ing tour, and are the guests of our hospitable townsman, C. F. Snyder.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
On Tuesday of last week Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Haywood returned to their home in this city, from a visit to friends in the East. They were accompanied by Mrs. F. C. Newman, of Emporia, who will probably spend several weeks with her friends and relatives in this city.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
The next regular meeting of the Pleasant Valley S. P. U.'s will be held at the Odessa schoolhouse, on June 7th. All members are requested to be present, as business of importance will be transacted. C. J. BRANE, O. S. A. DeTurk, Capt.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
You can't always tell when a Doctor may need his horse, at least so our two citizens think, who took Dr. Reed's buggy to visit the canal. Upon their return the Dr. had been to the livery and hired a team to answer a call, for which our two friends had the pleasure of paying. We hope it will be a lesson to them.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
Dr. M. B. Vawter, of the firm of Vawter & Loomis, of this city, has opened a branch establishment over Spotswood's store, Winfield, Kansas. M. B. Vawter will look after the Winfield interests of the firm, and left for that place on Monday last.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
Mr. H. S. Buckner, of West Bolton, favored us with a call last Monday, and spoke very favorably of the crop outlook in his section. He says wheat will, in some instances, be ready to cut next week, and the yield will average from 12 to 15 bushels to the acre, and perhaps more. Corn is growing fast, and so are the weeds.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
The meeting of stockmen, called for last Saturday, met at 2:30 p.m. in the canal office, and organized by electing Dr. J. T. Shepard chairman of the meeting and Dr. S. F. Curry, of Bitter creek, secretary. Owing to the press of business consequent upon the round ups now going on in the Territory, the meeting was not as largely attended as could be desired, yet considerable business matters were talked over, and a committee, consisting of Messrs. J. C. Withers, S. J. Rice, and Dr. Z. Carlisle were appointed to confer with the Texas cattle men upon the matter in hand. Their report will be submitted at the next meeting. The meeting then adjourned to meet at the same time and place on Saturday, June 11th, 1881.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
DIED. Ruth, wife of Mr. Russell Cowles, died of consumption on Friday last. The funeral took place on Saturday, and the remains were attended to their last resting place by a large number of her friends and relatives.
[ITEMS FROM THE MONITOR.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
FROM THE MONITOR.
W. P. Musselman, of Silverdale, has one of the best two year old colts in Cowley County.
'Squire W. E. Ketchum closed his school on the 13th inst. Many of the patrons of the district No. 58 assembled and gave a dinner on the last day. Of course a good time was had by all.
Doctors Vawter & Loomis have opened a dental office in the second floor of Spotswood's store. These gentlemen are already well known in this county, and will become still better. They are here to stay.
The people of the Coburn school, district No. 2, in Silverdale Township, made up a purse recently and had a well dug for the use of the school. Excellent water was found at a depth of twenty feet.
DIED. A sad accident befell Miles Hart, of Dexter Township. On Monday, when returning to the house from the creek, he was struck on the head by the tongue of a wagon drawn by a run-away team. He died a short time after. The team was hauling stone, and became frightened by the breaking of the coupling, and ran off. The cries of friends who saw Mr. Hart's danger failed to attract his attention, as he was somewhat deaf. A few days before that he was eighty-five years old, and his friends met to celebrate his birthday. He was buried at Dexter, Tuesday, with Masonic honors.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
Gen. McNeil, in whose charge were the delegation of the Otoe and Missouri Chiefs, who passed through here two weeks since, returned to the city last Friday. Frank Schiffbauer, who piloted the party, while in the Nation, accompanied the General on his return. The Indians with their trader, Capt. Barnes, arrived on Monday, and immediately left on the cars for Washington. The final location of the Indians will be made, of course, by the Secretary of the Interior, yet the Indians have expressed a decided preference for the Territory laying south of Red Rock, some seven miles from the crossing, and it is fair to presume that their preferences will be regarded, and the tribe located in that vicinity.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
N. A. Haight, our county surveyor, was in town last Saturday. He had been attending to some business connected with his office in West Bolton. He reports the present prospects for crops as first-class, and says that the yield of wheat, over the county, will be far in excess of what was expected a few weeks since, while the corn is looking exceptionally promising.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
The number of miles of laid out roads in the county, at this writing, is somewhere in the neighborhood of eleven hundred and seventy-five. If these roads had all been paid for at the rate allowed for damages (?), in recently locating a road just east of Arkansas City, they would have cost the county the neat little sum of $587,500.00. Luckily, however, for the taxpayers, such liberal outpouring, of public funds, is of rare occurrence.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
Mr. A. A. Wiley was in town yesterday on his return from Texas, where he has been buying stock. He reports that Messrs. J. Smithia, H. Endicott, A. J. Gilbert, J. W. Ledlie, and James Henderson, with 1,100 head of cattle, are now on Deer creek, where they will be held till disposed of. Mr. Wiley was on his way to the Nation with supplies to establish a ranch.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
The strawberry and ice cream social given by the Ladies of the First Presbyterian church last Friday night was a first-class affair, and well attended. The net profits: Over $25.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
The twelfth annual commencement of the Kansas Agricultural College will be held at Manhattan on June 5th to 8th, 1881.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
[Skipped details about circus: Messrs. James T. Johnson & Co.'s Circus and Trained animals. MAW]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
The following is a list of letters remaining in the post office at Arkansas City, Kansas, June 1st, 1881.
FIRST COLUMN: Akelnon, C. A.; Baldwin, Fletcher; Brown, John; Beck, Mrs. Mary; Brown, Susan; Branson, Wm. R.; Boyle, Dr. John A.; Byers, L. M.; Brower, John A.; Ellsworth, Charley; Endicott, Wm.; Fayler, Daniel P.; Fitzgerald; Freeman, Eddie; Hugh, Mrs. S. J.; Harris, G. R.; Harris, J. O.; Johnston, Henry; Ladd, Jas.; Lewis, Mrs. Mattie; McCann, Dick; Mowry, G. W.; McCarney, Jessie; Myers, Miss Maggie; McIntire, Mrs. Jennie; Miller, Mrs. Lizzie; Sangster, W. H.; Stephenson, Henry; Straight, Marinda; Scott, Geo. K.; Smiley, John W.; Sebring, Andrew A.; Timmerman, William.
SECOND COLUMN: Coulson, E. W.; Coover, T. S.; Chapin, James; Cahill, John W.; Cramer, D. S.; Crosby, W. R.; Campbell, Edward C.; Cosby, V. D.; Curr, John; Gates, John; Goudy, Rachel; Gilmore, Maggie; Gibson, J. N. L.; Gump, Joseph; Koehner, Frank; Kosly, Mrs.; Kelly, Mrs. Alice; Kerr, John T.; Nelson, J. R.; Nelson, Robert; Purcell, Lillie B.; Rhodes, Justin P.; Russell, Wm.; Read, W. T.; Rusha, Miss Della; Warren, T. C.; Withers, Henry P.; Williams, Theodore; Wood, Joseph; Wright, Mrs. E. P.; Ward, William; Wyman, Miss Lena; Spurier, C. W.
[EDITORIAL COLUMN.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
The Winfield Monitor is a thing of the past, it having been purchased in toto by the Courier company. This is a transaction which bears the stamp of D. A. Millington's business acumen, and while we regret to lose Mr. Conklin from the field of journalism in this county, we congratulate the Courier on its enterprise, as by this purchase it becomes the mammoth publishing house of western Kansas. May it "live long and prosper."
[SITTING BULL COMES IN.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881. Editorial Page.
Sitting Bull Comes In.
Fort Buford, Dakota Territory, May 28. Thirteen hundred hostile Sioux Indians were yesterday loaded on the steamers Sherman, Helena, and Far West, and started for Standing Rock agency via Bismarck. An escort of one company of federal troops was sent with each boat. The removal is being quietly submitted to and the late hostiles seem reconciled to the transfer, notwithstanding the stories circulated to the effect that they would not submit to it. Sitting Bull with 100 followers has come into the fort.
These Indians will arrive at Standing Rock sometime during Sunday, and there will then be 3,600 Indians at that agency. It is expected two or three more companies of troops will be added to the garrison as a precautionary measure.
[SALT CITY'S SALT WORKS: ARTICLE FROM WELLINGTONIAN.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
SALT CITY'S SALT WORKS.
A representative of the Press attended the public meeting held at Salt City last Saturday and picked up some items in reference to the salt resources of that vicinity. Long before the first pioneers ventured west of the Arkansas River, the numerous salt springs of Walton Township and the Slate Creek bottom were well known to the Indians and buffaloes that occupied Sumner County at that time; and before this territory was ceded to the United States by the Osage Indians, these springs were "claimed." There is no available record of the earliest operations in salt manufacture from their brine.
In 1873, O. J. Ward constructed a vat 20 inches wide, 8 feet long, and 3 inches deep. In this he evaporated the brine taken from little oozes in the ground. By this means he manufactured 63 pounds of salt in 7 days. He also took one gallon of this water; and by boiling, obtained 3-1/2 pounds of salt from it.
When we say salt, we mean salt, and the purest and best of the article. Repeated and careful chemical analysis show that this salt carries only a trace of foreign substances. The large majority of the old settlers in this county have used this salt; they testify, with one accord, that it has no superior for ordinary purposes, and that it preserves meats much better than imported salts.
In 1874, Brainard Goff began the manufacture of salt at Salt City by solar evaporation. He used 100 vats, and pumped all the water from a 5 ft. well, which was very imperfectly protected from fresh water seeps. He did all the work himself, and received as a reward for his labors an average of 1,000 pounds of salt per diem, as is shown by the State Agricultural report for 1875. But he soon overstocked the home demand. At that time, Wichita, 55 miles distant, was the nearest railroad point, so that he was devoid of all shipping facilities. During the summer of 1875, the property changed hands, the title was called into question, Mr. Goff became discouraged, and suspended operations. From that day to this, this great boon of nature has been lying idle, while the richest brine on the globe has flowed ceaselessly on to the Arkansas River, thence to the Great Father of Waters and the ocean; where it has mingled with the native brine of the great deep, without doing benefit to man or beast.
But these great natural resources cannot remain undeveloped. James Hill & Co., of Arkansas City, have leased these salt wells for a term of ten years, and are busy engaged in preparations for a resumption of the manufacture of this most useful commodity.
The main well is to be sunk to a depth of twenty-eight feet, walled and cemented, so as to exclude all fresh water. Several hundred vats will be put in for solar evaporation during this summer. This fall, boilers will replace them, and the work will go on without interruption all the year around. The home trade is much more extensive now than it was formerly; the railroad is within twelve miles. In addition to these facts, this salt has obtained considerable note abroad. It requires no prophet to see that in the next few years these salt works will be the most noted on the continent. The facts condensed are these: Here in Sumner County is the richest and purest brine known to civilized man. The supply thereof is inexhaustible. Its manufacture has been taken in hand by men who understand the business, and have sufficient capital to prosecute the work. It is within easy reach of railroad transportation, and can supply all the western country with better and cheaper salt than can be obtained from the east. It is no idle boast to say that Salt City, Sumner County, Kansas, will soon outrival all competitors in the manufacture of salt. Wellingtonian.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
Mulberries are now ripe.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
New potatoes $2 a bushel.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
The photo shop is now ready for business.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
Charley Chapel now makes his home at Salt City.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
Hon. C. R. Mitchell returned to the city last Wednesday.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
D. E. Sifford is now making his headquarters at Salt City.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
Two mill sites on our canal have already been disposed of.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
Theoron Houghton built that nobby set of harness for C. U. France.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
The stone work at the head gates of the canal will be completed by tonight.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
R. E. Grubbs, our library man, is expected to return from Kansas City today.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
BORN. To Mr. and Mrs. Geo. McIntire, of this city, on Thursday last, a daughter.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
A town clock, costing not less than $400.00, is to be put up at Winfield. The expenses will be defrayed by subscription.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
The hose for use in case of fire arrived in town last Saturday, and will be fitted and stored up, in working shape, right away.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
If you want a good picture taken to send to your wife's folks, call on I. H. Bonsall, at the gallery on the corner of Summit Street and Central Avenue.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
Dr. A. J. Chapel, who has charge of the newly inaugurated salt works on the county line, spent Sunday in town, returning to the Springs Monday morning. The Salt Springs salt works are now making good headway with Dr. A. J. Chapel as manager.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
Gen. Pollock, U. S. Inspector, spent several days of last week in town after returning from the Territory, where he has been putting things in the way they should go.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
A kleptomaniac relieved R. C. Haywood of a set of harness during his absence in the East. It was locked up in his stable here, but a thief did break through and steal allee samee.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
C. U. France, mine host of the City Hotel, is kept real busy ministering to the wants of the many travelers which every train brings to this deservedly popular caravansary.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
SISTER DIED. Miss Thompson, who has been employed in the family of Mr. J. E. Miller, of this city, was called to her home, near Maple City, on Saturday last on account of the death of a little sister from the effects of rattlesnake poison.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
A train of Arapaho and Cheyenne Indians made things lively on our streets last Thursday. They came up for supplies, and did quite a large amount of miscellaneous trading before they started on the return trip.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
Mr. Chaplin, of Hartland, Niagra County, New York, was in town this week visiting his old friend, Geo. H. Shearer, and feasting his eyes on the glorious panorama spread out in this portion of the footstool.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
We had a pleasant visit last week with Mr. G. W. Crawford, late of Sullivan, Illinois, but who is now located south and west of here, on the county line. Mr. Crawford is quite an intelligent gentleman, and we are pleased to welcome him as a citizen of our county.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
Judge Pyburn of Winfield was in the city last Saturday on legal business. The Judge recently returned from a trip to Colorado, and is now fully satisfied that Cowley is a good place to live in.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
We are informed that one of Winfield's most prominent physicians is under the Amendment cloud for prescribing alcoholic stimulants to a man bitten by a rattlesnake. It was of no use, however, for the unfortunate victim died from the effects of the poison.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
Mr. H. Endicott returned from his trip to Texas last Friday. He, in conjunction with several others, brought up some 1,100 head of cattle, which will be held in the Territory until disposed of.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
Mrs. H. Dixon, of this city, met with quite a serious accident last week, in falling from a wagon, thereby breaking her arm and otherwise severely bruising herself.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
A. C. Wells writes us from Pueblo. He has gone to work for D. D. Lewis, one of the early settlers of this town. Albert's report of Pueblo is as follows: "Times lively, wages good, work plenty, but water poor."
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
Mr. Mann and family, from Illinois, have arrived in our city. We made the acquaintance of this gentleman last winter when he was in town looking up a location, and welcome him to Cowley.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
A force of hands have been employed several days of the past week in grading and cutting out gutters on Summit street. This is what has been needed for some time, and adds much to the appearance of the business thoroughfare.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
We call attention to the business card of Ford & Berger in this issue. This firm, as wheelwrights and wagon makers, rank No. 1, and if you need anything in the line of buggy or carriage work, give them a call.
AD:
FORD & BERGER,
WHEELWRIGHTS AND WAGON MAKERS.
G. W. FORD. D. BERGER.
Buggy, Carriage and Agricultural Implement Repairs A Specialty.
Shop next door to Rarick & Pickering's Blacksmith Shop.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
We received a pleasant call from Messrs. Chambers and Skinner, of East Bolton, and Mr. Snyder, of Brooklyn, Iowa, last Monday. Mr. Snyder has for many years been engaged in the raising of shorthorn cattle, and is prospecting with the idea of removing a part of his herd to Kansas. He is very much pleased with this county, and will doubtless decide to cast his future lot in our midst. He is an old-time friend of Mr. Chambers, with whom he is staying.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
Mr. Harold Gooch, of Bonham, Texas, a brother of our townsman, W. E. Gooch, with his wife and children, arrived in town last Wednesday. Mrs. Gooch and son will probably spend several weeks with relatives here, but Mr. Gooch left on Friday for Kansas City.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
The recent contracts for Indian supplies, awarded to citizens of this town, has resulted in the A. T. & S. F. Company's putting up additional warehouses for the storing of goods at their depot.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
Next Sabbath being communion services in the newly organized Nez Perce Indian church, the Rev. S. B. Fleming has promised to assist, consequently there will be no morning services at the First Presbyterian church in this city. In the evening services will be held at the named hour, and the Rev. J. Cairns of Winfield will occupy the pulpit.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
At the last regular meeting of the I. O. O. F., No. 160, of this city, the following officers were elected for the coming year: C. M. McIntire, N. G.; Geo. W. Ford, V. G.; Will Griffith, P. S.; Geo. Russell, R. S.; James J. Riley, Treas.; James Ridenour, S. P. G.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
Mr. J. A. Rexford met with quite an accident on last Saturday afternoon. Having his team hitched at the depot when the train was passing by, they became frightened, broke loose, and ran off. With the exception of gashing up one of the horses rather severely, and a broken wagon tongue, no permanent damage was done. Luckily there was no one in the wagon at the time.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
It is with pleasure we call attention to the "ad" of Mr. I. H. Bonsall's new photograph gallery on Summit St., which will be found elsewhere in this issue. Mr. Bonsall is an artist of unquestioned ability, and has been in this business for many years. He has entirely remodeled the building opposite the Central Avenue House, and now has a most commodi ous studio both in the facilities afforded for work and for the accommodation of patrons.
AD:
PHOTOGRAPHS.
I. H. BONSALL, Photographer.
Corner Summit Street and Central Avenue,
Arkansas City, Kansas.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
Mr. A. Post, living some six miles north of town, had a team of horses stolen from him last Thursday. Parties started in pursuit the next morning and succeeded in overhauling the thief and team at Mulvane, on Friday. He exactly answers the description of a horse thief who escaped from the custody of police officers in the Territory, and had in his possession at the time a set of harness stolen from a neighbor of Mr. Post the same day, and also another horse, which it is believed he stole from L. W. Marks, a deputy U. S. marshall, in the Territory, at the time of making his escape from custody. He was taken before a justice and remanded to the Wellington jail.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
N. J. Smith, principal Chief of the North Carolina Cherokees, has been notified that the Government of the United States has made arrangements with the Southern & Ohio and Mississippi R. R. to transport such of the North Carolina Cherokees as desire to emigrate to the Indian Territory from London, Tennessee, to Muskogee, Indian Territory, and Chief Smith has been directed by the Department of the Interior to proceed to London, Tennessee, and ascertain that those emigrating as Indians are actually such.
The United States Indian Agent at Muscogee, Hon. J. Q. Tufts, has been notified of the arrangement made for transportation, etc., and has been directed to ascertain how many adults and children arrive at Muscogee as emigrating North Carolina Cherokees. The Agent at Muscogee will be notified of the departure from London and arrival at Vinita. Cherokee Advocate.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
W. T. Ekel, the enterprising lumber man, was in town several days of last week, attending to the business of his yard here, in the temporary absence of Mr. Cline, who was making a visit to friends in Wichita. Mr. Ekel is a first-class businessman, thoroughly posted to all that pertains to his specialty, and withal won't be beat, in prices, by any company in the lumber line.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
The only doubtful point as to the complete success of our water works, was the question of their efficiency in the event of a fire. This, for want of the proper means in the way of hose, etc., could not be put to the proof right away; but, as the hose attachments, etc., arrived last week, nothing prevented a trial being made, which was accordingly done last Monday. Connection was made with one of the fire plugs on Summit Street, and a steady stream of water, some thirty feet or more in height, was thrown into the air. This proves beyond a doubt that Arkansas City has now, in good working order, one of the best safeguards against the fiery fiend as well as a system of water works both for public and private use, which would do credit to a much larger and older town.
[LAST WORDS OF THE MONITOR.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
LAST WORDS OF THE MONITOR.
It is reported that the saloons of Wichita are running in full blast.
Mrs. Manser and children have gone to Lawrence, where they will spend the summer.
There was a piece of wheat out on Silver creek, Wednesday of this week. This is the real opening of harvest.
J. W. Beam, who lives near Maple City, was arrested on Tuesday by the sheriff of Greenwood County on a charge of stealing cattle some years ago in that county. A man's sins are sure to find him out.
The editor of the Monitor is no more, but J. E. Conklin, the citizen, still lives and hopes to spend many happy years in Winfield. We make our best bow to an appreciative public, doff the editorial "we" and assume the first person singular.
The promoters of Riverside park are in earnest. Citizens have subscribed $350, and the contract is now let to build a walk eight feet wide instead of four feet, as first contemplated. Web. Moore has donated a stone 10 x 15, which will be used for the speaker's stand.
NOTE: NOT SURE OF THE NAME...WEB. MOORE...COULD HAVE THE FIRST NAME WRONG!
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
A farmer named Lowry, living a few miles from town, has engaged in a little experiment that will pay him handsomely. Having quite a quantity of flat purple top turnips, more than he could sell this spring, he thought he would try and raise some seed from them. He set out 160 bushels on one fourth of an acre of ground. They came on nicely, having gone to seed and are about ready to gather. Mr. Lowry wrote to a Kansas City seed house to know what they would give for the seed. This house sent a man out to examine it, and he made him an offer of 23 cents per pound. Mr. Lowry expects to have from 8 to 10 bushels, at 60 pounds to the bushel. There would be 480 to 600 pounds of seed. At 23 cents, this would amount to from $110 to $138, from one 1/4 of an acre. There is time yet to produce another crop of turnips this year on the same ground. Wichita Republican.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
TAXABLE PROPERTY.
From the County clerk's books we get the following list of taxable real and personal property, in Cowley County, for this year.
Real Estate: $2,065,683.00
Personal: 1,029,871.86
TOTAL: $3,095,554.86
This shows an increase, over last year, of $150,173.00.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
TRANSFERS.
John R. Lujin and wife to Peter J. Yount, lots 23 and 24, block 26, Arkansas City.
M. A. McAfee and wife to John R. Lujin, lots 23 and 24, block 26, Arkansas City.
[ARKANSAS RIVER BRIDGE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
THE BRIDGE.
The time has now come when it is imperative that immediate steps be taken for the repairing and putting in a passable condition, the bridge across the Arkansas river. We have several times called attention to the insecure condition of this structure, the south end more especially, but the parties whose duty it is to attend to such matters have so far taken no action, and, consequently, today anyone crossing the river on this bridge does so at the risk of life and limb.
We cannot understand the reasons for delay in a matter of so vital importance to the citizens of both Cresswell and Bolton townships. It surely cannot be from economical motives, for no man, or set of men, of any sense, would jeopardize so important a factor in the prosperity of the two townships merely to save the expending of two or three hundred dollars.
Whatever the reasons are, we think it is decidedly a culpable and short sighted policy, as well as one which may return upon the township, in the way of a suit for damages, in the event of an accident happening, to say nothing of the loss and inconvenience, if the bridge should be washed out for want of seasonable attention. This matter, we presume, comes under the jurisdiction of the township trustees, and to these gentlemen we would suggest that immediate action in this direction would redound greatly to their credit, as well as to the welfare of the citizens of both townships.
One thing is certain, the bridge must be repaired or closed, and that, too, in the near future. Which of these alternatives it would be policy to accept, we deem it needless to point out.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
A short time ago a card, describing some horses stolen in the vicinity of Chetopa, was received by Marshall Sinnott, and yesterday a man with a woman, and two horses, answering the description given, passed through town. Deputy Sheriff McIntire immediately started in pursuit and took his man between this place and the Territory line. He claimed to be going to Colorado, but the woman said they were striking for Texas, in which direction they were traveling when overtaken. A dispatch was sent to Chetopa, and the man and property are being held for further instructions from there.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
We regret to learn that Mr. A. C. Heflin, the gentlemanly operator of the Santa Fe depot, intends to return East to reside. This step is rendered necessary by the delicate state of Mrs. Heflin's health, her physicians thinking it will be better for her to be among relatives. We hope the desired end may be gained by the change.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
Rev. J. Wilson, of this city, returned from New York last week. He has been attending the General Presbytery of the United States, and last Sunday evening he gave a very interesting talk to the First Presbyterian church upon matters connected with the trip.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
The Monitor, during its life of three years, was under the immediate management of Mr. J. E. Conklin, who proved himself an able writer, a thorough master of newspaper work in every respect, and one of the most genial of men. In whatever business calling Mr. Conklin may engage, he has our best wishes for his success.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
We call attention to the card of Messrs. Rarick & Pickering in this issue. These gentlemen are first-class mechanics, and we can confidently recommend them to all needing work in their line.
CARD:
RARICK & PICKERING, BLACKSMITHS.
O. S. RARICK. J. C. PICKERING.
All kinds of buggy and wagon work done in good style. Special attention given to HORSE SHOEING. Shop one block east of the City Hotel.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
Mr. R. L. Marshall, east of the Walnut, had twelve acres of wheat, that will average fifteen bushels to the acre, in the shock last night. The quality is extra good.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
K. F. Smith, of Ponca Agency, is in town, putting together forty new wagons just received for the Ponca Indians.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
Mrs. McAlister and family, Mrs. Tom Berry and Anderson Berry, all of Pawnee Agency, are in town upon a visit.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
Mr. and Mrs. F. Rogers, of New York, are in town visiting the family of A. A. Newman.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
BIRTH. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Amos Spray, yesterday afternoon, a bouncing boy. Good.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
Mrs. F. C. Newman, Mr. and Mrs. F. Rogers, accompanied by A. A. Newman, are now doing the Territory in the vicinity of Ponca Agency.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
J. C. Topliff, our worthy Postmaster, returned from a four week's visit to friends and relatives in the East, yesterday.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
The city council met last Monday night. Nothing but routine business was transacted.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
Col. Whiting of Ponca Agency, was in town yesterday. The Colonel is one of the most energetic of business men, and withal one whom we are always glad to see.
[SOME ADS/BUSINESS LOCALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
$500,000
To Loan at the Lowest rates of Interest and Commission...Farmers in Cowley and adjoining counties will find it to their interest to apply to the undersigned either for new loans or to pay off old ones.
Money always on hand and paid as soon as papers are signed. Call on or address
JARVIS, CONKLIN & CO.
LOAN BROKERS.
WINFIELD, KANSAS,
HOWARD, KANSAS,
OR KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
FOR SALE CHEAP!
A new and commodious, four-roomed and a basement, story and a half, frame house, in the east part of town. Also a cooking and heating stove, and several pieces of household furniture. Must be sold at once. For particulars inquire at the Cresswell Bank; or, at the depot, of J. C. HEFLIN.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
MONEY TO LOAN
On improved farms for five years at ten per cent interest, payable annually. No commission or charged deducted. Full amount of note paid to borrower. Apply to Curns & Manser.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
Go to the Diamond Front for the finest lot of fireworks in town.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
An old established and well paying drug business, in Southern Kansas, for sale cheap. Inquire or address Editor TRAVELER.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
Sweet Pickles at McLaughlin Bros.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
LOST. A wagon tire, between Arkansas City and Wahlemier's Blacksmith shop. Finder will please leave word at City Restaurant. ABRAHAM MANN.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
DOBBIN'S ELECTRIC SOAP at McLaughlin Bros.
GOLDEN RULE BAKING POWDER, the only Baking Powder not adulterated at McLaughlin Bros.
GOLDEN SEAL TOBACCO at McLaughlin Bros.
PINAFORE SMOKING TOBACCO at McLaughlin Bros.
A car of WHITE COAL OIL at McLaughlin Bros.
A car of FINE LAKE SALT at McLaughlin Bros.
PICKLES, all styles, at McLaughlin Bros.
CANNED VEGETABLES, at reduced rates, at McLaughlin Bros.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
FARMERS, ATTENTION! Geo. Cunningham will sell you a Mowing machine, and take pay for the same in Hay. This will enable a farmer to make his mower pay for itself.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
Goods delivered free of cost, to all parts of the city, by Ware & Blakeney.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
WAGONS AND MOWERS. A car load of new wagons and mowers just received as Jas. Benedict's Agricultural Implement Depot, in this city.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
New Brussells carpets, with border to match, at A. A. NEWMAN & CO.'s.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
GOLD PENS, at Eddy's Drug Store.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
FOR SALE! Sulky Plow, with 2 breaking shares, as good as new, for $35.00 cash, or will trade for stock. T. S. PARVIN.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
All Wool Lace Bunting, at 15 cents per yard, at A. A. NEWMAN & CO.'s.
[ADS BY SCHIFFBAUER BROS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
We will close out our stock of agricultural implements and shelf hardware at cost. Now is your time, and don't you forget the place. Schiffbauer Bros.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
LOOK HERE!
GROCERIES, at bottom prices.
HARDWARE at COST.
PLOWS from $7 to $12.
GARDEN TOOLS at COST.
FRESH GROCERIES are received daily.
CALL on Schiffbauer Bro's., who are agents for the celebrated J. I. Case & Co.'s, Eclipse and Agitator Separators and mounted and dewn [? down ?] Powers and Steam Engines.
Agents for James Leffell Water wheels, Globes, and Pen stocks. A cordial invitation is extended to all. Respectfully, SCHIFFBAUER BRO'S.
[AD BY W. T. EKEL.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
TO FARMERS AND OTHERS.
If you are going to buy lumber, bear in mind that I am duplicating the prices quoted at Winfield, Wellington or any other points in this vicinity, and in some instances are selling even below. Have reduced the price of Studding and Joists from $28.00 to $25 per thousand. Good Fencing and boards for $25, and other grades in proportion. Call and see me when you want anything in any line. Respectfully, W. T. EKEL.
[KANSAS HISTORY: LAWRENCE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881. Editorial Page.
KANSAS HISTORY.
Who remembers it? Who remembers that on that day, May 21, 1876, the Eldridge house, otherwise called the "Free State Hotel," was battered with cannon, blown up with gunpowder placed in the cellar, and finally burnt to the ground? Who remembers that the first cannon ball fired at the hotel that day was fired by David R. Atchison, then President, pro tem, of the United States Senate, and by reason of the death of Wm. R. King, who was elected Vice President, but died before taking his seat. Atchison was virtually Vice President of the United States on that same day which he pronounced "the most glorious day of his life by G__d."
There was some excuse for him, for he was too drunk to be responsible for his acts, or to shoot straight! Perhaps he was responsible for being drunk, but the common understanding isthat he was not; but it was all the fault of the man that sold or gave him the whiskey. Poor, innocent man! How could he help drinking it when tempted? But he was certainly very drunk, for though the Free State Hotel was four stories high, and the cannon was planted right across the street from it, very nearly on the spot where the Tribune building now stands, and, though he took careful and deliberate aim, the ball from his cannon went ten feet over the top of the hotel. Several years ago it was found a quarter of a mile or so west across the ravine. On the same day, every printing office was sacked, the presses broken, and the type thrown into the Kaw River. At the same time Governor Robinson's residence, standing on Mount Oread just south of the old University building, was burned with all its contents; and other depredations, too numerous to mention, were committed in the name of "Law and Order," and under color of a warrant of the superior court of the Territory of Kansas, commanding such destruction, the warrant being based on the representation of the grand jury that said hotel, printing presses, and Blanton's Bridge, four miles south of town, were nuisances and should be abated.
That was one of the ruffianly acts that fired the northern heart, and came very near placing General John C. Fremont in the Presidential chair. Lawrence then was a feeble, struggling village of shanties, containing, perhaps, 500 inhabitants. It was "wiped out" then, and seven years later was wiped out again by Quantrell and his hellish crew, but today can show up ten thousand inhabitants, the finest water power, the handsomest business street, and the best University in the West.
"Forever the Right comes uppermost,
And ever is justice done."
Lawrence Tribune.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
Work on the foundation of Mr. Ayres' mill is progressing.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
Mrs. F. C. Newman returned to Emporia on Monday last.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
Messrs. Searing and Matlack started for Pawnee Agency last Monday afternoon.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
DIED. At Caribou, Maine, May 21, 1881, Albert M. Heald; age, about fifty years.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
Hank Endicott has gone to Caldwell to purchase some stock for butchering purposes.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
The Fairclo Brothers returned from Texas this week, where they have been purchasing stock.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
The Central Drug Store will remove to its old quarters, on West Summit Street, some time this week.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
Wheat in the Eastern part of Bolton Township is reported a total failure by our correspondent.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
Take notice of the change made in the professional card of Messrs. Vawter & Loomis in this issue. COULD NOT FIND IT!
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
Messrs. Allen & Braggins are doing a splendid job of work on the Masonic Hall, and expect to have it completed by the end of the week.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
Drs. Shepard & Vawter have dissolved their professional relations for the practice of medicine. Read the latter gentleman's card in this issue.
CARD:
JAMISON VAWTER, M. D.
Late Asst. Surgeon to the Louisville Eye and Ear Infirmary.
TENDERS his professional service to the citizens of Arkansas City and vicinity. Surgical dressings, and diseases of the eye, ear, throat and nose (nasal catarrh), a specialty. Office in Matlack's brick.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
Mr. John T. Gooch, of Oakland, Indian Territory, arrived in town on Saturday, and spent Sunday and Monday with relatives and friends in this city.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
O. P. Houghton traded the one-half of the Cowley County bank site to Messrs. Farrar and Sleeth for a house and two lots in the northwest part of town.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
DIED. A man by the name of Witt, from Chautauqua County, was drowned in the whirlpool below the Tunnel mills, at Winfield, while bathing, on Sunday last.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
The Pawnee will go on a buffalo hunt in June. They expect them to come in close, and plenty of them. The probabilities are, it will be all hunt and no game.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
Rev. S. B. Fleming, while in the Territory last Saturday, below Ponca and Oaklands, was overtaken by a storm of rain and electricity, which he described as truly terrific.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
Mrs. O. Stevenson, of this city, was very low several days last week, from the effects of hemorrhage, but we are glad to say is now rapidly recovering her usual health.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
Mr. K. F. Smith, and wife, of Ponca Agency, returned to their home at that place Monday, after several days spent in the city visiting some of their old-time friends and acquaintances.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
Byron Bowers, of the Hunnewell Bank, accompanied by his wife and Mrs. Clarkson, of Kansas City, were in town last Sunday visiting their friends, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schiffbauer.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
W. B. Strong & Son went up the Santa Fe Sunday evening, taking with them their outfit and the last vestige of the Wellington & Western railroad. Peace to its ashes.
Wellington Press.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
Work on the canal still progresses toward completion. The special part of the work upon which the force of laborers are now employed is in grading and the building of culverts, etc.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
A horse race came off last Saturday between a black pony, belonging to A. Fairclo, and a bay pony, owned by Jas. Riely. The distance was about 400 yards, and was well contested. The black pony got away with the "stakes."
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
A neck-tie and ice-cream social, under the auspices of the ladies of the M. E. church, will be held next Thursday evening at the Central Avenue Hotel.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
The new fence around the schoolhouse grounds is now completed, and has received a thorough painting. It is a substantial and not inelegant affair, and adds much to the appearance of our temple of learning.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
NOTICE.
There will be a meeting held in the White church tonight, in behalf of the cyclone sufferers. Speakers from Winfield, who have visited the grounds over which the cyclone passed, will be present. Instead of prayer meeting, as usual at the other churches, the citizens will congregate at the above church at the ringing of the bell. We hope the mere mention of this will be sufficient to ensure a large attendance.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
We received a pleasant call from Mr. Snyder, of Shelby County, Illinois, a brother to our townsman, C. L. Snyder. Mr. Snyder was here mainly on a visit, but says he would give this section the first trial should he sell out his property interest in the above State.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
Rev. J. Wilson has been appointed missionary to the Ponca Indians, and will shortly take up his residence with them, or at least so soon as the necessary preparations, as to a dwelling house, etc., can be completed. Mr. Wilson will still retain possession of his house in this city.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
Messrs. Bullington & Elliot have their mill in operation on Grouse Creek, and the people are loud in their praises of the flour manufactured by them. The mill is an excellent one, and the proprietors have spared no pains or money in putting in first-class machinery. They find it impossible to get wheat enough to keep the mill running both day and night. Courier.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
Mrs. McClung returned from a visit near Kansas City, where there was a family reunion celebrating her mother's birthday. Mrs. McClung's mother has a hundred and five descendantschildren, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. More than one-fourth of the descendants were present, and it is needless to say that they had a good time. Caldwell Post.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
Stacy Matlack returned from a trip to Nebraska, whither he went on business. The general prospects away from Cowley are not very flattering, we presume, for Mr. Matlack made the remark that he would not give an acre of Cowley County for any two acres he had seen in his travels. "There is no place like home."
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
Twenty-five herds of horses and cattle have gone up the trail this summer for points in Colorado, Kansas, and Nebraska. The largest herd of cattle was King's2,700and the largest herd of horses was Jenson's640. In all 13,500 cattle and 1,750 horses have gone north. Most of the above go to Caldwell.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
Mr. John W. Ledlie, late of Winfield, called on us last Thursday on his way to the county seat. He had just returned from Texas, where he has been purchasing stock which he is now holding south of here. He reports having made a successful trip; stock being found cheap and in good order, and the weather being favorable, the drive was made without any loss or damage to speak of.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
Col. Pollock, U. S. Indian Inspector, has been in town the past week, during which time he examined all the flour due the Indians under the contracts of last year. On Monday evening the Col. took his departure for Ponca Agency.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
Theoron Houghton, our enterprising saddlery man, is having a bug run on harness for the Indians these days, having sold during the past week some 25 setts, and has orders now on hand for thirty setts more.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
Mr. Stacy Matlack, of this city, has received a license as government trader at the Pawnee Agency, Indian Territory, and we understand will put in a stock of goods shortly. Mr. Matlack was formerly trader at this agency, and was deservedly popular among the Indians.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
Mr. Brainard Goff, living some two miles north of town, informs us he has sixty-five acres of the earliest and best corn he has ever seen, and about twenty-two acres of good corn but not quite so early, all of which he has tended himself. How is this for a man 63 years of age?
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
The salt boom at the Geuda Springs, summer resort, is progressing finely. A large building for storing the manufactured article is already up, and some one hundred or more vats to be used in the solar evaporation are about completed, and will be ready to put up by the end of this week. Success; the work is in good hands.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
L. W. Marks, U. S. Deputy Marshal, and Ed. Mathews passed through the city last Thursday with John Anderson, a Territory cattle man, in charge, whom they were taking to Fort Smith. The trouble arose about some cattle killed by the Indians last year, in which transaction Anderson in some way is said to have been connected.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
Flies may be effectually disposed of without the use of poison. Take half a teaspoonful of black pepper in powder, and a teaspoonful of brown sugar, and one teaspoonful of cream. Mix them well together and place them in a room on a plate where the flies are troublesome, and they will very soon disappear.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
Red ants may be banished from a pantry or store room by strewing the shelves with small quantities of cloves, either whole or ground. We use the former, as it is not likely to get into the food placed upon the shelves. The cloves should be renewed occasionally, as after a time they lose their strength and efficacy.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
The man who recently escaped from Deputy U. S. Marshal Marks, in the Territory, and afterwards stole a team of horses from A. Post, in this county, will be tried in the State, by which arrangement he will receive, if found guilty, a much more severe punishment than if he were taken to Fort Smith on the charges made against him in the Territory. Satisfactory arrangements were made as to the payment of the reward offered for his arrest.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
A former jeweler of this place, but now in Colorado, was surprised the other morning by one of his Arkansas City accounts being presented for settlement at his place of business. Said account was backed up by arguments which were evidently considered incontrovertible, as a Post office order, for some $45, in the hands of a friend of ours bears evidence.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
A large train of Arapaho and Cheyenne Indians has been in town the past week loading up with flour for their respective agencies. The train numbered some fifty-two wagons, and hauled out all the remaining flour due them under the contracts of 1880. It is expected they will return in about two weeks, and commence hauling flour, etc., under the contracts of 1881. In order to afford the necessary transportation for the various Indian supplies from this point in the coming year, it is estimated that between two and three hundred teams, driven by full blooded Indians, under the management of train masters, will be kept constantly employed during the summer. This of itself is no inconsiderable item in the commercial prosperity of our town.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
Agent John D. Miles writes Mr. Hubble that it is not through any negligence or mismanagement of J. W. Chastain, nor of the office of Cheyenne Agency, that the new trail has not been authorized to be laid out through the Territory, but to that of the Indian Department in not attending to it sooner. Mr. Miles instructed Mr. Chastain to proceed on his locating and opening business, and that he would stand the consequences himself, as he was very anxious to have the trail located definitely. Mr. Chastain is now out on the line of the trail, piloting the incoming heads through. This will be pleasant news to many of our local cattle men, as they were anxious to have the trail established, so that the through cattle would not pass over their ranges and thereby impart the Texas fever to the wintered cattle.
Caldwell Post.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
EAST BOLTON.
June 11th, 1881.
Wheat in this end of the township is worthless.
Corn is good where not bothered by the chinch-bugs.
Mr. Snyder, of Iowa, has bought out Mr. Marshall and Mrs. Shoup. He is a fancy stock man, and will ship in, from Iowa this fall, a couple of car loads of blooded stock and hogs.
MARRIED. A man from Missouri came unexpectedly to Mr. Chambers and claimed his daughter, Lizzy, and today they are married and gone. Mr. Chambers says he feels as though he had made an assignment without receiving the profits that usually accompany such a procedure. East Bolton will miss Lizzy.
There is one chance left, however, come on boys.
Weather hot and dry. M.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
DIED. Sabbath morning, June 12th, 1881, at the hour of 2 a.m., Orrie, infant son of O. P. and Mrs. M. B. Houghton, aged two months and three days. The heartfelt sympathies of their many friends are extended to these parents, whose hearts are again saddened by the removal of another one of their little darlings; from the earthly to the heavenly home. Baby was a little sufferer, and for weeks the little life was almost imperceptibly stealing away, and suddenly, indeed, the end came at last.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
DIED. One week from last Monday, Mr. Brainard Goff, of La Port, Indiana, at the advanced age of 107 years. The deceased gentleman was the father of Mr. B. Goff, of this township, and retained the full use of his faculties until within a short time of his death; in fact, to within a year of his demise, he himself attended to the ordinary house chores of farm life. Mr. Goff was born in Connecticut in 1776, and lived in that state until he arrived at manhood's estate, when he moved to New Orleans, and thence to Vermilion County, Indiana, staying there twelve years, until 1831, when he removed to La Port, Indiana, in which place he resided until his death. He was married twice and had eight children, of whom Mr. Brainard Goff, now 63 years of age, was the eldest. Mr. Goff followed the trade of a mason until 1831, when he turned farmer, which avocation he followed till he fell asleep in the fullness of years. He served in the war of 1812, and received, up to the last, a pension for his services therein.
[COWLEY'S CYCLONE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
COWLEY'S CYCLONE.
The terrific hurricane, which swept the country north of Winfield on Sunday last, totally obliterating all traces of the village of Floral, is thus described in the daily Telegram of Monday last.
"Many anxious eyes were cast by Winfield people at the threatening storm clouds which hovered to the northward of the city, Sunday afternoon and evening, and, although it was plain to be seen that a severe storm was raging, no one realized for a moment the terrific force and strength of the giant cyclone. Looking from Winfield, the general direction of the storm seemed to be eastward, and this was the case, although the main track of the hurricane shows that it had a revolving motion, within the center of which the damage was done. As we neared Floral, where the main strength of the storm was expended, we could plainly discover the track of the monster, and the first impression was that a fire had swept along and scarred everything in its path, but, upon a close examination, we found that every object in the path of the cyclone was plastered with mud, which the storm had gathered up and with which it had covered everything.
"The path of the whirlwind which could easily be followed with the eye by the fallen and blackened trees, and the damaged houses and crops, is only about one hundred yards wide, but eye witnesses say that it divided and came together again twice before it finally disappeared. About thirty houses were completely demolished, blown to fragments and scattered hither and thither. A great number were injured, but providentially none have died yet, although several are not expected to live.
"All eye witnesses testify to seeing a column of water, dust, flying pieces of wood, branches of trees, etc., in the shape of a funnel, like a water spout, which traveled in an easterly direction, sweeping everything in its course.
"The latest reports state that twenty-two persons were injured, three of whom are almost certain to die."
[REPORT FROM "LONE STAR" - IN THE TERRITORY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
FROM THE TERRITORY.
Three horse herds have passed up the trail within the past few days. One herd for Dodge City, of four hundred head, and two herds for Caldwell, of four hundred and two hundred and twenty each.
The round-up parties are on Black Bear, having completed the counting south of that creek.
The rivers have all lowered down to their usual low water mark, and travel is not impeded.
Flies and mosquitoes are fearful, and more numerous than ever before at this season of the year.
Only three herds of cattle have as yet passed up the trail, but a number are on the way.
James Hamilton came very near being drowned while crossing one of the rivers below here. He was in a "buckboard" and the harness needed fixing, and he got out to attend to it, when his horse struck him on the head with its fore feet, knocking him senseless. He floated down the stream some distance before he was rescued by some friends who had remained on the bank.
Many cattle men have changed their camps; leaving their "dug-outs" and tenting on higher grounds. LONE STAR.
[REPORTED TROUBLE - IN INDIAN TERRITORY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
REPORTED TROUBLE.
We hear rumors of disturbances in the Territory south of here, but by the courtesy of a gentleman who has just returned from there, we are enabled to give the facts of the case, which are about as follows.
The Kiowas recently inaugurated quite a muss amongst themselves and went to shooting horses; this somewhat alarmed the Agent at Washita Agency, where the Kiowas are located, and he telegraphed to Fort Reno for troops. Four companies were ordered out, but quiet being restored, they did not go.
The Cheyennes are having their sun dance, and some fears are entertained that they will make an effort to go north to the Northern Cheyennes. Major Randall, at Fort Reno, understands their movements, and is watching them closely.
At Kingfisher State Ranch some stock were driven to the State for safekeeping, but it is the impression that no cause for fear existed.
Travel on the trail is uninterrupted, and the stages run regularly.
It is a strange fact that the farther one gets from the Indians the more formidable are the reports, while the actual scene of the much talked of outrages are the very last to hear or know anything about them.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
MARRIED.
WEST - CHAMBERS. At the residence of the bride's father, in East Bolton, Saturday, June 11, by Rev. L. F. Laverty, Mr. Charles H. West to Miss Lizzie Chambers.
The happy twain took the afternoon train for their future home in Missouri, having received, and bearing with them, the congratulations and best wishes of their numerous friends.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
We had the pleasure of meeting Messrs. C. C. and N. R. Baker, of the Topeka Commonwealth, Monday, who, accompanied by Mrs. N. R. Baker and son, are visiting their old friends, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Miller. They propose spending several days in this vicinity, and we hope they will have a right royal time viewing the manifold attractions so lavishly bestowed on this portion of Sunny Kansas.
[CHEROKEE NATION: INDIAN TERRITORY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 22, 1881. Editorial Page.
TELEGRAPHIC.
POLITICAL MURDERS IN THE NATION.
Little Rock, Ark., June 13. Chief L. W. Bushyhead, of the Cherokee Nation, has issued a proclamation for a general election August 1st. Forty members of the national council, together with judge, solicitor, sheriff, and clerk from each district are to be chosen. Two factions, one styling itself the Union party, the other the National party, have tickets in the field, and the canvass is conducted with great bitterness. Several murders are reported and others anticipated. The most brutal of these was that of D. B. Adair, who was canvassing Flint district as a candidate for solicitor, and who, meeting three Indians upon the highway, chatted for awhile with them and complied with their request to take a drink. When in the act of raising the flask of liquor to his lips, one of the party shot him, the ball entering his side and ranging upward to the heart. Adair fell dead on the roadside without uttering a word. The Indians fastened the dead body to Adair's horse, turned it loose, and the animal carried the ghastly burden to the dead man's wife and children. It is claimed that friends of the opposing candidate instigated the murder.
The rumor that the independent candidate for sheriff in the same district had been assassinated is denied, a telegram from Fort Smith announcing his safety having been received this morning.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 22, 1881.
SKIPPED A COMMUNICATION FROM "ONE CITIZEN" CRITICIZING THE COURIER FOR STATING THAT PROF. PHELPS HAD DONE NOBLE WORK FOR THE PUPILS OF THE A. C. SCHOOLS...THIS MAN WAS MAD AND REALLY LASHED OUT AT THE COURIER AS WELL AS PHELPS.
[S. B. FLEMING WRITES ABOUT NEZ PERCE INDIANS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 22, 1881.
ARKANSAS CITY, KAS., JUNE 20, 1881.
Ed. Traveler:
It may be a matter of interest to your readers to hear a little of the work among the Nez Perce Indians at the present time.
In company with my sister-in-law, Miss L. C. Guthrie, I started for Oakland Agency on Saturday, June 11ththe thermometer standing at about 90. Fortunately for us, and greatly to our comfort, the clouds rising in the west, shading the sun, relieved us from the oppressiveness of the heat.
We passed along on our journey with pleasure and safety, enjoying the refreshing breeze, the beautiful sunset, and the imposing spectacle in the southwest of a majestic storm cloud rising. At first the sheeted lightning, as the twilight deepened, lit up the "ragged edges" of the cloud with its gleaming coruscations, while the distant mutterings of the thunder beto kened the approaching storm. Soon the lightning seemed to change from the broad sheeted form to that of chain lightning, and by this we knew that the storm would be upon us soon.
I don't want to be in a storm on the prairie again. I will not attempt to describe it, any more than to say that the wind blew a gale and the electricity fell, seemingly, on every hand, and the rain literally drenched us. After from a half to three-quarters of an hour of such experience, the storm abated somewhat, and we were glad to proceed, over the four remaining miles, to our destination.
On Sabbath morning we repaired to the building used for school purposes, and as it was the day appointed for communion service, we found the house, capable of holding 300 people, filled to overflowing. After some spirited singing in their own language, Rev. Mr. Sawyer preached an earnest and eloquent sermon, followed by a brief exposition of the nature and design of the Lord's supper, by the writer, James Rubens interpreting. Then an opportunity was given to any who desired to do so, to unite with the church by profession of faith. Nine came forward, and after a careful and very satisfactory examination as to their knowledge of the important step they were taking, they were received into full communion with the church.
Among these was Amos Bear, an old man, who, more than forty years ago, was baptized by Missionary Spaulding in Washington Territory. Thus a child of the covenant is reclaimed in his old age. It was truly affecting to see this old man, who was blind as well, stand up and intelligently confess Christ.
At this juncture of the service, we were very glad to see Mr. W. D. Mowry and Miss Parker come in and join us.
But, Mr. Editor, as this has grown already large enough for one communication, I will now close and finish this letter next week. S. B. FLEMING.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 22, 1881.
What we needa woolen mill.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 22, 1881.
Our sprinkler has laid the dust.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 22, 1881.
T. A. Gaskill leaves for Texas today to purchase stock.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 22, 1881.
DIED. June 15th, 1881, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Stiner, of West Bolton.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 22, 1881.
The Central drug store will, henceforth, be found on West Summit Street, opposite the stone stores.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 22, 1881.
Mr. Ira Barnett has purchased Mr. Heflin's house in the eastern part of town, and will shortly occupy the same as a residence.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 22, 1881.
Mrs. Harold Gooch and son returned to their home, at Bonham, Texas, last Monday, after paying a long week's visit to relatives in this city.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 22, 1881.
An Indian captured a fawn last week, brought the same to town, and sold it to G. W. Cunningham, who now has the cutest little pet in the burg.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 22, 1881.
The firm of Oldham & Surles, house painters and decorators, have dissolved and the business will be run by G. W. Surles in the future.
AD:
G. W. SURLES, PAINTER.
All kinds of House Painting, Marbling, Varnishing, Sign Painting, and Paper Hanging. Satisfaction Warranted.
Mixed paints always on hand for sale to parties desiring to do their own work. Frescoing done in kalsomining color.
Furniture repainted, varnished, etc.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 22, 1881.
There were several horse races, last Saturday, upon the town track, which resulted in much amusement to the boys, and no material losses to anyone.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 22, 1881.
Mr. Lincoln Small, one of West Bolton's oldest citizens, returned to town from Texas last week. He drove through quite a herd of stockmostly yearlings.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 22, 1881.
The Commonwealth of June 16th, has quite an article upon the manifold attractions and advantages of Arkansas City and the Geuda Springs. We would fain copy, but space forbids.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 22, 1881.
Our old friend, T. J. Gilbert, of Kaw Agency, was in town on Saturday last, as also Mr. Puttock, farmer at the above named agency, whom we had the pleasure of meeting for the first time.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 22, 1881.
Howard Bros. hardware store now rejoices in a brand new tip top awning, just the thing for style, and O. K. for use. Messrs. Noee and Wolf were the builders, and the job does them credit.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 22, 1881.
We notice that James Hill, who has been absent in St. Louis and the East for the last ten days, has returned, and looks as lively as ever. Mr. Hill is one of our most enterprising citi zens, and we are always glad to see him come home.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 22, 1881.
Quite a herd of ponies from Texas were brought to town last week, and held for sale at the Stanton Bros.' Stable. The prices asked were very reasonable, and the animals being a little above the average, a number of sales were effected.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 22, 1881.
Mr. A. C. Heflin, the Santa Fe operator, bids farewell to Arkansas City this week, and hies him away to Peoria, Illinois, his former home.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 22, 1881.
A. A. Davis is putting up a neat stable on his residence lots in town, and otherwise improving the same.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 22, 1881.
Mr. George Shearer returned to Colorado last week to look after his mining interests. He is sanguine of being able to come back in the fall with the accumulated richness thereof. We hope he may not be disappointed.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 22, 1881.
A singular feature about the cyclone at Floral was the lifting into the air of the large schoolhouse and Christian church, a distance of fifty feet, and while these buildings were thus elevated they were turned around and around in the air, and completely torn to pieces before ever falling to the earth. A person out of the storm noticed this singular freak of the cyclone, and we give it as reported to us. Enterprise.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 22, 1881.
E. J. Godfrey informs us that he intends to start this week for San Francisco and from there may go to South America. The object is to find a location to engage in business. Should he not be successful, next fall will find him in Kansas again. We are not very good on prophecy, but hardly think it necessary to bid him farewell for longer than the summer months.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 22, 1881.
A party of several members of the Nez Perce tribe of Indians paid the Cheyennes a visit last week, and joined them in their "Medicine dance," and general frolics. Before taking their leave many presents were exchanged, and ponies given away. Chief Joseph, Yellow Bull, Red Elk, and other chiefs were with the party. At Fort Reno they met several officers whom they knew in former days, and at the Cheyenne camp, they were greeted by their warm friend, Capt. Scott, who made his home among them during the late apprehended "out- break."
Arkansas City Traveler, June 22, 1881.
DIED. A sad accident happened in the northwestern part of Pleasant Valley township on Sunday last, by which a little 4-year old son of Mr. Z. T. Whitson lost his life by falling into the well. A stranger was present, who attempted to rescue the child, but was taken with cramp and was hardly able to return to the surface himself. Some neighbors were called and the body recovered. It is thought the child struck the bucket in falling and thus stunned himself.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 22, 1881.
We have this week to chronicle another addition to the many attractions of which our city can boast. The recent completion of the painting, decorating, and rearrangement of the rooms used by the Masonic fraternity has secured, to our city, a society hall, which for convenience of arrangement, artistic decoration, and excellence of finish, cannot be excelled, if equaled in the State. The expense of putting the above in its present attractive and convenient shape was borne entirely by the Masons, which argues well for the prosperous condition of the Order. The suite of rooms embraces a reception, preparation, and main hall. The two former have been entirely repainted and kalsomined in colors while the main hall has been decorated with emblems, frescoes, alcoves, and cornices, in the arrangement and coloring of which an artistic taste has been displayed, which secures a charming harmony of tints, creating a scenic effect as a whole, which must be seen to be appreciated. Messrs. Allen & Braggins were the contractors, and the work here done stands a speaking witness of their ability as artists and workmen.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 22, 1881.
Several gentlemen are expected to visit the city, this week, for the purpose of taking into consideration the erecting of woolen mills upon the banks of the canal, soon to be completed. This is an enterprise which will undoubtedly add much to the commercial prosperity of this city and county, and is one that is rendered necessary by the largely increasing number of sheep which are daily being added to the stock of our enterprising farmers. The amount of sheep now in the county numbers in the aggregate near 80,000, which will necessarily yield an enormous clip of wool. Any enterprise looking to the utilizing of this crude material, upon the ground where produced, cannot fail of yielding a handsome profit to those engaged therein at the start, and of securing for the future a constantly increasing stream of prosperity.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 22, 1881.
Quite a disturbance was raised in town last Sunday at the Fullerlove residence, by an outsider who was accused of ruffling the serenity of the domestic atmosphere of the Fullerlove's by an indiscreet attachment for the lady of the house. A shot gun figured prominently for awhile, but on the arrest of the outfit, a temporary quiet ensued. They were taken before 'Squire Bonsall, and trial was set for Monday morning. When the time came, however, Don Juan and Mrs. Fullerlove had departed to other climes, thus forfeiting their bail, and the old man Fullerlove, and son, there being no witnesses against them, were discharged. Curtain.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 22, 1881.
BIRTHS. Four births in the city took place during the past week.
June 14th: Mr. and Mrs. D. A. McIntirea son.
June 15th: Mr. and Mrs. T. Collinsa daughter.
June 15th: Mr. and Mrs. W. Ekelsa son.
June 16th: Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Rogersa son.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 22, 1881.
R. A. Houghton returned from the Territory last Thursday, where he has been for some time attending to the rounding up of his stock. He reports quite a rushing time, but so far has not recovered his full number by some forty head. These, however, he thinks will turn up shortly.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 22, 1881.
Mr. Arthur Dunn has inaugurated a street sprinkler during the past few days, which has proved to be quite an institution in the way of alleviating the dust nuisance. The expenses are defrayed by subscription, and if the like good results are continued, Mr. Dunn will doubtless receive a ready support in his enterprise.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 22, 1881.
A boy named McDade, working for Mr. Hon, of Pleasant Valley, decamped last week, after purloining a $20 bill, and came to town to squander the same. The theft was soon discovered, he was pursued, arrested, and at this time languishes in the Winfield jail. Seventeen dollars of the money stolen was recovered.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 22, 1881.
The neck-tie and ice-cream social, held at the Central Avenue hotel on last Thursday evening, brought proceeds of $17.40 to the ladies of the M. E. Church, by whom it was conducted.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 22, 1881.
By an announcement in another column, it will be seen that the drug firm of Shepard, Maxwell & Walker, are no more, in consequence of the retirement of the junior member. Mr. J. H. Walker. This old-time firm will henceforth do business as Shepard & Maxwell, and they have this week removed their large stock of drugs to their former store room, on West Summit street, where their numerous patrons are invited to call upon them. Mr. Walker takes all accounts due the late firm, and payment of the same should be made to him.
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.
ARKANSAS CITY, KAN., JUNE 21, 1881.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, heretofore doing business under the firm name of Shepard, Maxwell & Walker, have this day dissolved partnership by mutual consent. Mr. John B. Walker retires, and the business will in the future be conducted by Messrs. Shepard & Maxwell. All book accounts due the firm, are in the hands of the retiring partner, John B. Walker, for collection.
J. T. SHEPARD,
R. J. MAXWELL,
J. B. WALKER.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 22, 1881.
Mr. W. H. Griffith, with C. R. Sipes, we understand has received a proposition to work in Winfield, but has refused the same, preferring to perfect himself in his trade under his present employer. We would be sorry to lose Will, who is one of our model young men, as well as a jolly fellow generally.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 22, 1881.
Maj. J. Jordan, of Pennsylvania, the newly appointed agent for the Poncas, arrived in the city yesterday, and leaves for the Territory today.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 22, 1881.
J. D. Miles, of the Cheyenne Agency, was in town Monday, and in company with Charles Schiffbauer, left for Ponca Agency yesterday morning.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 22, 1881.
Messrs. Lee & Reynolds, traders at Cheyenne Agency, have sold out to T. Connell.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 22, 1881.
We regret to state that Mr. J. H. Walker, the popular young druggist, has sold out his interest in the Central Drug Store, and will return to his home in the East as soon as he can make the necessary business arrangements.
[KANSAS NEWS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, June 29, 1881. Front Page.
The Christian church, in Floral, Cowley County, was destroyed by the recent cyclone.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
There are 662 prisoners in the state penitentiary.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
The people of Winfield contributed $700 to relieve the immediate needs of the sufferers by the frightful cyclone.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
The assessed value of real estate in Cowley County is $2,065,681; personal property, $634,974; railroad property, $304,897. Total, $3,095,554.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
There are 426 prisoners in the United States military prison at Fort Leavenworth. They are employed in the manufacture of all kinds of goods used by the government.
[INDIANS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881. Editorial Page.
FROM THE "TRANSPORTER."
The Arapaho school boys have just finished cultivating a field of corn, the ground for which was broken, laid off, planted, and tended by the boys of this school. The corn is well advanced, free from weeds, and promises well for a good crop. Industrial training shows the most satisfactory results, and we hope to see more of it carried on in our Indian schools.
"Mountains," an Arapaho Indian who lives up the river from the Agency, reports that forty-six cattle that strayed from the trail have been at his camp for the last two weeks. They are in several brands, and two are, "US" or "SU" and "101". He is neglecting his own work to care for these cattle, and is very anxious for the owner to come and take them away. They are through cattle.
The first Christian funeral service (by one of their own number) ever known among the Cheyennes, was conducted by David Pendleton, on the 16th inst., over the remains of a son of Big Horse. The whole management of the service was given over to him, and the funeral was conducted after the forms of the Episcopal church.
The people of this village were not a little surprised on the morning of the 16th to find in front of and to the northeast of the commissary, an Indian train of about forty wagons. That number of four-horse covered wagons standing in line is not often seen. The freighters had broken camp very early, or perhaps, had not camped at all. The entire train was loaded with flour, at Arkansas City.
Seventeen members of the Nez Perce tribe of Indians, accompanied by their friend, Capt. C. M. Scott, paid the Cheyennes a visit last week, exchanging presents, dancing, and having a good time generally. Among others, were Chief Joseph, Yellow Bull, Red Elk, Henry Rivers, Yellow Head, and Espanyas. They met many friends among the Northern Cheyennes, and were delighted at meeting Maj. Randall, commander at Fort Reno, whom they knew in former days. The Cheyennes entertained them nobly and presented them with several ponies. The result of the visit will be beneficial to both parties.
[EDITORIAL COLUMN.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
There will be an M. E. basket meeting held in the grove, near Springdale schoolhouse, in East Bolton, on next Saturday and Sunday. Rev. Laverty will preside.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
SCHOOL ELECTION.
Today the voters of district No. 2 will meet together for the purpose of transacting the usual business that comes before the annual school meeting. One of the chief matters to be disposed of at such meetings is the electing of a board of directors for the ensuing year. The present state of affairs in this district is decidedly discouraging. There is a feeling of dissension in this district, caused mainly by the questionable proceedings of the teacher, Mr. Phelps. Over thirty of the more advanced scholars have withdrawn from the school, and where a year since we had a tranquil district, a large and prosperous school, and a good reputation abroad, we now have the opposite.
The object to be kept: restoration of harmony and the efficient working of the school system. That this cannot be done under the present management, we think, has been plainly demonstrated. The remedy proposed is a new board. At this writing the contest lies between the present board and the ticket put in nomination at the school meeting last Saturday evening. The former board was elected in the interest of Mr. Phelps, and one of them admits himself pledged to Mr. Phelps, in the event of the board being reelected. This being the case, the only hope of a change for the better, is in the election of a board of school officers who are in favor of a new teacher.
The board nominated at the preliminary school meeting, last Saturday, consisting of Dr. H. D. Kellogg, for director, O. Ingersoll, for clerk, and O. S. Rarick, for trustee, is one that we feel satisfied will meet the requirements of the case, and tend to a restoration of our school to its former prosperous condition. In this belief, we leave the matter in the hands of the qualified voters for settlement.
[COMMUNICATION FROM J. B. NIPP - GUNNISON CITY, COLORADO.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881. Editorial Page.
COMMUNICATED.
GUNNISON CITY, COLORADO, JUNE 19, 1881.
Editor Traveler:
I arrived at this place a few days ago in company with my old friend, J. I. Mitchell, who is one of the best traveling companions I ever came across, and a perfect gentleman into the bargain.
Gunnison City is a small town, of about 2,500 inhabitants, located on the Gunnison river, near the Ute Indian reservation and, I believe, is destined to make one of the best towns in the West. It is surrounded by a vast amount of mineral country, has two railroads centering in it, and is a natural location for a good town site. Business of all kinds is well represented, and a booming trade seems to be done. Colorado, as a country, is rough and rug gedmountains covered with snow; rocky gorges and canyons that baffle description, but with its vast mineral resources, it is bound to make a very wealthy State. A large number of mines are being worked at large profit, and others are constantly being opened. The work of prospecting is prosecuted with ever increasing energy.
Many different farmers are rife in regard to the Ute Reservation; and large crowds are gathering along the line, ready to make a break into that country as soon as the present occu pants are removed by the government to their new reservation. Several parties who have ventured over the line have been driven out by the Indians, and their lives threatened in case of return. Cases have occurred in which prospecting ranchmen and miners have been murdered by the Indians, but only in a few instances have they gone to this extreme. I meet a great many Cowley County men here, who are all engaged in some business or otherprospecting, teaming, and doing various kinds of work; but all seem to be doing well.
Yours, J. B. NIPP.
[TROUBLES IN INDIAN NATION.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
FROM THE INDIAN TERRITORY.
Little Rock, June 25. Intelligence from the Indian Nation states that affairs have reached a crisis. The United States cavalry at Fort Sill have been ordered to report to U. S. Agent Tufts, at Muskogee, to cooperate with the Choctaw militia, under Governor McCurtain, in driving white intruders from the country.
All those not Indians, or intermarried with Indians, are classed as intruders under the law. Although many of them have permits to dwell in the Nation, it is asserted that their papers were illegally issued, and they will be forced to leave.
The Indian militia are in camp near Scuddyvill, three or four hundred strong, and are under orders to effect a junction with the United States troops at Fort McCollister. The greatest terror and distress exists. More than three hundred families are said to have crossed the border in the past ten days, having abandoned their cabins to the flames, their growing crops to destruction, and their stock on the range.
Some of the whites decline to leave, claiming that they hold genuine permits, and will protect themselves if force is used to eject them.
A number of Texans, who have big herds of cattle in the Cherokee Nation, have compromised with Gov. Overton, paying him $15,000 for the privilege of grazing stock until July 15th.
An appeal has been made to the Secretary of the Interior to interfere and protect the whites.
ARKANSAS CITY.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
Of all the vast State of Kansas, the garden spot is unquestionably Cowley County. Of all the beautiful country within its boundary lines, the choices and fairest lies in the southwest portion. Here we have the greenest fields, which produce the most beautiful crops. The metropolis of this section of Cowley County is Arkansas City, a town of 1,200 inhabitants, beautifully situated on a gentle swell of land between the Arkansas and Walnut rivers, near their forks, and one of the most prosperous and delightful towns in the State. As we said before, it is in the very best portion of the Arkansas and Walnut valleys. It has a class of citizens of unusual intelligence and culture, and many fine large
BRICK BUSINESS HOUSES
with heavy stocks of goods. The men of Arkansas City are
thorough-going, wide-awake businessmen, and will show you a class of goods equal to that found in any Eastern city four times its size. The terminus of the
ATCHISON, TOPEKA & SANTA FE R. R.
with commodious depot, freight storerooms and necessary buildings, together with large stockyards, are located here. This is the great distributing point for the supplies for the different Indian agencies and military posts throughout the
INDIAN TERRITORY
south of us, and with the unsurpassed grazing grounds of the Territory in such close proximity, its facilities as a shipping point for cattle are unexcelled. Business, thrift, and enterprise are characteristic of this community. Its people are free from that lawless and rowdy element so common to border towns. There can be no better place for the farmer, mechanic, or speculator than
ARKANSAS CITY
and southern Cowley. Here the farmer, with limited means, can purchase a farm that will yield him better returns than three times the amount of land in any Eastern State; the mechanic can find steady employment at remunerative figures, with the cost of living greatly reduced; the merchant will have a trade opened up before him that will double discount his Eastern business, while the shrewd speculator can reap a golden harvest.
THREE CHURCHES.
The town has three good sized and well furnished church edifices, two of brick and one of frame; denominations, First and United Presbyterians and Methodists. The ministers are men of talent well fitted to preach to the thinking men of the West.
$10,000 SCHOOLHOUSE.
In educational matters, this community ranks high. The finest schoolhouse in southern Kansas is to be found in Arkansas City, with a daily attendance of between 175 and 200 pupils. There are two newspapers published at Arkansas City. The
ARKANSAS CITY "TRAVELER,"
a first-class (Republican) local paper of ten years standing with a circulation of 700 copies per week, and the Arkansas Valley Democrat. The TRAVELER is the pioneer newspaper of the Arkansas Valley, and its columns are always replete with State, county, official, and general news, the latest local happenings, as well as reliable dispatches from the Indian Territory to within a few hours of its publications.
THREE HOTELS.
We have three large and elegantly fitted hotels with several good boarding houses and restaurants, affording facilities for the convenience of the traveling public. All kinds of pro-
fessional and mercantile business are well represented, we having ten of as fine stone and brick stores as can be found in the State, to say nothing of frame buildings, ad lib., all occupied by men doing a thriving and constantly-increasing trade.
TWO BANKS.
The Cowley County bank and the Cresswell bank, two institutions, established on a firm financial basis, manage the monetary interests of the city and vicinity. One of the most striking and beneficial of our city's attractions is its excellent system of
WATERWORKS,
which afford an efficient protection from fire and an abundant supply for domestic purposes, these ends being secured by the judicious location of fire-plugs and hydrants on the business thoroughfare.
An enterprise that will tend largely to the increase of our mercantile importance is that now in progress by the
ARKANSAS CITY WATER POWER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY,
and rapidly approaching completion. It consists of
A CANAL,
or raceway from the Arkansas river to the Walnut, across the southwestern portion of the town site, which, when completed, will afford ample water power for the running of six or eight large mills or manufactories. It is expected to be completed by the end of the present month. With the large number of sheep now in the county, footing up in the aggregate over 80,000, we know of no better location for a
WOOLEN MILL
than is offered by the water power of Arkansas City. We unquestionably have the crude material in the shape of wool, and a mill to utilize the same where produced, would undoubtedly prove a profitable investment. Contracts have already been let for
TWO NEW MILLS,
and several others are under consideration.
The municipal organization of our town is A No. 1, and its financial condition unexceptionable, and improvements in the way of stone sidewalks and street grading are in progress. The supply of water is plentiful and of the best quality, while from a sanitary point of view, nothing more is to be desired. To all persons who, from any cause whatever, are desirous of changing their location, we can recommend Cowley as the county, and Arkansas City as the place par excellence to come to.
SCHOOL MEETING.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
A meeting of the citizens of School District No. 2 was held in the schoolhouse on last Saturday evening, and was largely attendedabout one hundred persons being present. Dr. A. J. Chapel was called to the chair and J. C. Topliff elected secretary. After a few remarks the business of the evening commenced.
C. R. Mitchell arose and succinctly stated the objects of the meeting which were briefly as follows.
That this meeting was called for the purpose of talking over school matters, and taking action with a view to the election of a board of directors for the coming year. The main object to be gained was the restoration of harmony in the district, and the consequent working of our school to the best advantage for all.
Remarks were offered by Messrs. Hill, Finley, Adams, and Rev. S. B. Fleming, endorsing the views of Mr. Mitchell,
expressed at the opening of the meeting, and stating other particulars of which they were cognizant relative to the present condition of our schools.
Mr. Mitchell, at the call of the meeting, arose again, and stated at length, the deplorable state of the schools, the dissension in the district, and other matters bearing on the question in hand.
He said that in view of the fact that Mr. Phelps, the late teacher, was very busily canvassing the district, and using means which were decidedly questionable, to further his object of being re-engaged, and furthermore, that one of the present board had admitted himself pledged to Mr. Phelps under all circumstances if elected, and the other members having been elected in the Phelps interest, he deemed it best that a new board be put in nomination to come before the annual meeting, on Wednesday next, for election.
Mr. Cramer then replied somewhat at length in the interest of the old board, and propounded the conundrum as to "how was it possible for them to support Phelps unless they were as bad as he." No one being able to solve the question, however, we presume he is yet chewing the cud of reflection on the same.
The following gentlemen were then put in nomination for the School Board of District No. 2 for the coming year: For Director, DR. H. D. KELLOGG. For Clerk, O. INGERSOLL.
For Treasurer, O. S. RARICK.
A motion was then made and seconded that this meeting respectfully request that at the annual meeting, on Wednesday, June 29th, the voting be by ballot, and the polls be kept open between the hours of 2 and 4 p.m., which would give all qualified voters a chance to attend. This was passed unanimously, after which the meeting adjourned.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
Dr. H. J. Minthorn, of Ponca Agency, was in town last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
Kellogg & Mowry still keep ahead on cool and refreshing drinks.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
Adley Davis, formerly of this place, is in Silver Cliff, Colorado.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
Fourth of July celebration at Godfrey's grove, on the Walnut.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
The Walnut River is on a high, as a result of the heavy rain fall last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
Mrs. I. H. Bonsall is visiting in Bolton Township, at the house of Dr. Z. Carlisle.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
Arkansas City will have one of dem good old times on the Fourth and don't you forget it.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
Vote for Dr. Kellogg, O. Ingersoll, and O. S. Rarick, at the school meeting, next Wednesday.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
Al Beecher is in Salt City, with a number of hands, constructing vats for the new salt works.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
R. C. Haywood's 30 x 60 storeroom, at the depot, put up by Beecher & Son, was completed last Friday.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
The Central Drug Stores will now be found at its old stand, on west Summit street. Give them a call.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
E. D. Eddy is at Ponca, assisting J. H. Sherburne during the present payment of the Ponca annuities.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
Mrs. T. H. McLaughlin is visiting her old-time friend, Mrs. H. O. Meigs, at Anthony, Harper County, Kansas.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
Read the communication, in this issue, from the pen of our townsman, J. B. Nipp, dated from Gunnison City, Colorado.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
John Stafford, who evacuated this city some time ago, arrived, we understand, in Silver Cliff, Colorado, about two weeks ago.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
A communication from A. C. Wells is received, dated from Coal Creek, Colorado. It will appear in our next issue.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
MARRIED. Mr. A. Fairclo, of this city, and Miss Ida Krets, Bolton Township, were united in the bonds of matrimony last week. We wish them joy.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
DIED. A child of Rev. Mr. Harris, of this township, died in Winfield last Saturday and was buried on Sunday. The funeral was preached by Rev. S. B. Fleming.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
A contract has been let for a semi-weekly mail between this city and Osage Agency, Indian Territory, to commence July 1st, leaving here every Wednesday and Saturday morning.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
Parties desiring to put up refreshment stands on the picnic grounds, the Fourth of July, can obtain the necessary permit from the committee of arrangements.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
The communication, with reference to matters at the Nez Perce and Ponca agencies, commenced last week, will not be concluded till our nextmore urgent news demanding our space.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
Two large copperhead snakes have been killed during the past week on the residence lots of C. H. Searing, on Fifth Avenue. The largest measured three feet in length, and was as thick as a man's wrist. Ugh!
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
J. L. Lycan, and L. B. Laughlin, gentlemen from Illinois, are in town, and have been figuring with a view to the erection of a stone mill, 36 x 46 feet. The wood work has been figured on by our townsmen, Beecher & Son, and we trust the enterprise will be decided on.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
Our band, under the leadership of Will Griffith, is making rapid progress, and can already hold their own with any county band in the State. They will entertain the public at our Fourth of July picnic.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
From Hunnewell we learn that on Thursday night last an incendiary fire consumed one of the principal blocks in that city, and on Friday night a terrific wind storm blew down one house and moved a number of others from their foundations. The corn crop in that vicinity was also severely damaged.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
Mrs. Theaker is now teaching a subscription school, which is attended by over thirty pupils. She has had many years of experience as a teacher, and in her special department has but few superiors.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
We received a letter from our old townsman, D. B. Hartsock, who is now living in Pueblo, Colorado.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
In order to vote at the school-meeting today it is necessary that the would-be voter shall have resided in the State six months, been a bona fide resident of the district for thirty days, and be over twenty-one years of age.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
Miss Flora Finley, who has been teaching in our public schools for the past year, will spend the ensuing year at Monmouth, Illinois, whither she goes for the purpose of graduating at the Monmouth College.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
U. S. Indian Inspector Pollock, J. D. Miles, agent of the Cheyennes, and Col. Jordan, the newly appointed agent of the Poncas, invaded our sanctum last Wednesday. We regret not being there to do the honors, but hope to have the pleasure in the future. Call again, gentlemen.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
The S. P. U. of Southwest Bolton will hold a meeting at the Mercer schoolhouse on Saturday, July 2nd, 1881, at early candle-light. All members are requested to be on hand, as also are the residents of Southwest Bolton generally. F. LORRY, Capt.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
The annuity for the Ponca Indians, to the amount of $20,000, arrived in town last Saturday; $9,500 of it was in silver coin, and the whole was taken in charge by Col. Jordan, the new agent, and transported to its destination in the Territory.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
A special train, having on board several railroad officials on a tour of inspection, came into our depot about 2 p.m., last Wednesday, and pulled out again after about one hour's stay.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
A new parlor car has been put on this run by the Santa Fe company. This adds somewhat to the convenience of travelers, but makes the appearance of the train rather outre, on account of each of the three cars generally run on the passenger train being all of different gauges and colors. The company evidently didn't go much on appearances in the make-up of this train.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
Thomas Baird had quite an experience with a contrary mule on our streets last Thursday evening. When Tom got ready to start, his muleship wasn't, and when he finally would start, it would be but to go in an opposite direction to the way desired. Finally, after Tom being once thrown in front, the buggy's start was made, and we presume home was reached in good shape. A little child who had evidently been to the circus, upon witnessing the perfor mance, remarked, "O' momma, here's "January" come again.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
Col. Jordan, of the Ponca Agency, dropped into the TRAVELER office last week and spent a few minutes in social chat. He expresses himself very much pleased with this portion of "The great American Desert," which he thinks "a glorious country." The Colonel is very much a gentleman, and we trust will have the knack to escape the shoals which always seem to be lurking in the path of the average Indian Agent.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
Revs. S. E. Pendleton, of Williamsburg, Kansas; J. M. Sullivan of Baldwin City, Kansas, and M. L. Robinson, of Winfield, came down last Wednesday afternoon. These gentlemen are members of the State Executive committee, for the M. E. State camp meeting, to be held at Winfield on August 10th, and came to confer with Rev. Laverty on matters relative thereto.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
REPORT FROM C. M. SCOTT.
"Roughing it" in the Territory, as many are compelled to, is attended with many dangers that a prudent man can obviate if he will. Never leave the State without a good compass, a small vial of ammonia, a few ounces of citric acid (crystallized), a few ounces of elecampane root, a box of matches, and a good pistol; the latter you will have little use for, but it is a good remedy for many cases. When you start out note your course and keep it. Do not attempt to cross a stream that is full to the banks if you are not familiar with it. Make inquiries regarding your route whenever you have an opportunity. The compass you will need when the sun is hidden behind clouds and the north star cannot be seen. Ammonia taken internally by diluting it with water and applied externally without diluting is one of the best remedies for snake bites known. It is not one-tenth as heavy as whiskey, and far more effective. Citric acid will appease thirst and purify the water you will have to drink. One and one-half ounces of elecampane root or German Alantwarzel, bruised in a pint of new milk, taken all at one dose every morning, for three days, will cure or prevent hydrophobia, so liable to happen from the numerous Indian dogs and skunks, that are prowling around at night, while you sleep unprotected in the open air. After you have your "slicker" or gum coat and lariat rope, if you are not too heavy loaded, take a piece of rosin and a few ounces of cayenne pepper in case your horse should become sick. A pound of raisins will not weigh very much, and may afford you a couple of meals in case you get lost. Every man that travels, every cow camp, or mail ranch should have the above articles, when they cost so little and may often save life.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
We learn from our trustee, Mr. Spray, that considerable work has been done on the Arkansas River bridge south of town, within the past few days, and he now informs us that he considers the bridge safe for the present. It would necessitate a larger outlay of capital than it is in the power of the trustee to expend to make the repairs necessary to permanently fix the structure. The funds for this purpose must be provided in some other way, either by a direct tax or voting bonds for the purpose. The trustees of both Cresswell and Bolton townships have done, and will continue to do, all in their power in this matter, but it is folly to expect impossibilities, even from a township trustee.
An Indiana editor was once asked why he didn't visit the summer resorts. The pithy answer was given. "It can't be did on four dollars and a half." We fancy this is about the present position of the trustees in respect to this bridge.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
List of arrivals, at the City Hotel, from Wednesday to Saturday, of last week.
W. J. Pollock, Washington, D. C.
J. A. Bradfield, Kansas City, Missouri.
H. L. Jefts, Wichita.
Byron E. Smith, Emporia.
J. F. Allen, Emporia.
J. W. Smith, Newton, Kansas.
C. M. Smith, Newton, Kansas.
A. T. Taggart, Emporia, Kansas.
Chas. E. Witzel, Topeka, Kansas.
G. B. Lake, Topeka, Kansas.
J. A. Fuller, Nickerson, Kansas.
D. Coleman, Newton, Kansas.
G. B. Rogers, Newton, Kansas.
J. Smollett, Newton, Kansas.
J. Masterd, Newton, Kansas.
J. Phillips, Newton, Kansas.
H. J. Minthorn, Ponca Agency, Indian Territory.
T. A. Whiting, Ponca Agency, Indian Territory.
Geo. Walker, Walkers Ranch, Indian Territory.
John Mills, Kansas City.
Joe Tohait, Kansas City.
A. R. Quick, Wilford, Pennsylvania.
Louis Brain, Winfield.
H. S. Lynn, Kansas City.
T. C. Jones, Chanute.
A. J. Pyburn, Winfield.
C. E. Russell, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
H. U. Clark, Detroit, Michigan.
J. H. Child, Chicago.
L. Parmenter, A T & S F.
S. Davis, Wellington.
E. R. Spanglers, 11-Worth. [Ft. Worth? Ellsworth? Leavenworth?]
Jas. Flanigan, St. Louis.
J. B. Rossi, 11-Worth [?]
J. S. Lycan, Marshall, Illinois.
L. H. Laughlin, Harris, Illinois.
E. H. Bliss, 11-Worth. [?]
C. Wilson, Cottonwood Falls, Kansas.
C. Ferguson, Winfield.
Walt Douglass, Winfield.
Frank Horman, Walker's Ranch, Indian Territory.
W. M. Tomlinson and lady, Elmdale, Kansas.
Ed Roland, Winfield.
Miss M. Rankin, Winfield.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
CHEYENNE AGENCY. News comes from the above agency to the effect that a Chicago Times reporter has been around investigating the threatened "outbreak" which is found too mild for a sensational item.
The Nez Perces started for their home on the 20th, after enjoying a good visit with their brother Indians, the Cheyennes.
The weather is getting somewhat dry hereabouts, but the Indians' crops of corn looks well. The season so far has been very favorable for them.
The streams are all passable, yet water is plenty.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
The recent rains have done immense good to the crops in Bolton Township, and the corn is now in good shape once more. It has washed the chinch bugs down, given the corn a fresh start, and by the time Mr. Bug is ready for business again, it will be out of reach of harm from this pest.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
John Kroenert had quite a time breaking in his new delivery horse the other day. It had never been used to work single, and when hitched up, got lonesome, kicked around quite lively, and finally started on a run for the Walnut, closely followed by the wagon. He was caught, however, before doing any damage to himself or the wagon.
Since writing the above, Mr. Kroenert has sold the too energetic brute, and replaced him with one more suited to the work for which he is required.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
OBITUARY - LYMAN BLAIR GOFF.
Lyman Blair Goff died in Chicago, May 27, 1881, of hemorrhage of the kidneys. He was born July 12, 1812, was married in January, 1870, to Miss Hattie E. Mathew, and soon after moved to Kansas, which he made his home for five years, from thence turning his steps in the direction of Texas, in which State he remained until two years ago, when he returned to Chicago, where he resided until his death. He leaves a wife and three small children to mourn his loss. To show his standing in the community, and to set forth his character as son, husband, father, and citizen, it is sufficient to state that he was a Christian. Thus has passed away a beloved father and brother, the one aged and feeble, the other in the prime of manhood. The remains were taken to Pine lake cemetery, where, amid the quiet shade of that lovely spot, all that is mortal of Lyman Blair Goff finds repose.
La Porte (Indiana) Herald-Chronicle.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
The case of the City of Arkansas City vs. Milton and Daniel Fullerlove, Richard Oldham, and Fannie Fullerlove, charged with disturbing the peace of said city, by violent and obscene language, and by tumultuous conduct, was disposed of by Police Judge Bonsall, on last Friday. The case had been previously dismissed as to Milton and Daniel Fullerlove. The amorous Richard and the bewitching Fannie appeared in court, plead guilty to the charge and were fined, the former $30 and the latter $10 with cost. The defendants were no sooner released by the City officers, than Oldham was taken into custody under a State warrant sued out by Milton, aforesaid, to have him placed under bonds to keep the peace. At Oldham's request, this case was continued until Thursday, of this week, and in default of the proper bond he was committed to jail to await his examination.
The gay "Don Juan" was followed to Winfield by his enchantress, Fannie, who vows vengeance on her Lord and Master; and now the gossip lovers are on the qui vive for developments, which Fannie promises shall be startling.
It is hoped that this will end the matter which has, for some weeks, been an offense in the nostrils of all decent people in this community.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
Miss Susie Hunt and Miss Mary Theaker, two of our city's young ladies, have returned to town; the one has just conducted a term of school in the Mercer district and the other a term in the Theaker district, both in West Bolton. In their chosen avocation they are earnest and efficient workers, and leave their several districts the better for their stay. Would we could say the same for a certain other district, a little nearer home.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.
COURIER CLIPPINGS.
Hon. Dudley C. Haskell, of Lawrence, is expected to address the assembled sabbath schools at Winfield on the 4th.
The Ponca Indians, in Indian costume, are expected at Riverside Park on the 4th, to give an exhibition of Indian customs and manners.
Thirty-eight dollars is the price of round trip excursion tickets to Denver, good for fifteen days, over the Santa Fe.
Mr. Stanford, of Crab Creek, is expecting the arrival of his brother with 400 sheep to increase his present flock of 300.
The Arkansas City TRAVELER is one of the large, well conducted papers of the State, and is especially interesting on account of its fresh news from the Territory each week. It well deserves the liberal support it obtains.
The Arkansas City Democrat says "the saloons have been opened in Winfield." The Democrat is too innocent. It should not swallow these stories it hears. It would be safer for a man to open a house for the dissemination of yellow-fever in Winfield than to open a liquor saloon.
The State camp meeting committee arrived Tuesday evening, and are today making final arrangements for the meeting. The institution will be permanent for Winfield, and all the camp-meetings for this part of the State will hereafter be held at Winfield.
Mr. Payson, of Illinois, father of Charles Payson, was here last week to take the initial proceedings to procure the pardon of the latter. Mr. Payson, the elder, is a very agreeable and intelligent gentleman, and goes about his work in the most judicious way.
