[Beginning Wednesday, September 22, 1880.]

[REPORT FROM C. M. SCOTT.]

PEARLETTE, Mead Co., Kansas, Sept. 15, 1880.

Ed. Traveler: Away out here in Mead county, after passing over nearly one hundred miles of only partially settled country, I find a number of settlers on Crooked creek, raising rice or Egyptian corn, shorghum, millet, peanuts, and watermelons, and the crops would all have yielded well had it not been for a hail storm of last week. So long as the farmers confine themselves to the above crops, they will do well enough, but wheat and corn will fail.

In this high, dry, timberless country, good water is obtained at a depth of twenty-five feet.

The grass, although short this year on account of dry weather, remains green the whole year, and it is one of the best stock counties in Kansas. Eighty miles farther west you come to the Colorado line, a vast, sandy, and unsettled country.

The great salt well or "sink" is ten miles below here. A few years ago it covered an acre of surface, and suddenly the ground caved in and three acres dropped down twenty feet. People came forty miles and more to see it. The Salt Plains of the Cimaron are about forty miles southeast.

I have seen all of Kansas, the garden patches of the eastern part, the wheat fields of the north, the well watered, the timbered, the flinty ridges, and the stock counties, and I am glad I live in noble young Cowley. C. M.

[PERSONALS.]

Agent Bowman, of Pawnee, came up Monday.

Dick Walker passed through town into the Indian Territory last Monday.

Fitch & Barron will move into their new room, on West Summit street, today.

Mr. Fred Farrar is expected home the latter part of this week or the first of next.

Frank Wood, one of the old boys of this place, spent a few days in the city this week.

Miss Ogden, of Saginaw, Michigan, is staying in the city upon a visit to her sister, Mrs. Sipes.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, SEPTEMBER 22, 1880.]

Col. Whiting and eldest son, of Ponca Agency, spent a couple of days in civilization last week.

Hudson Bros. returned to Winfield last Monday, taking the LeClare stock of jewelry with them.

Kellogg & Mowry's drug store boasts the "boss" sign in town. Also an awning, both brand new.

Lieutenant Wood, in charge of a detachment of cavalry, has been in town the past two days. He is hunting deserters.

Our U. S. Commissioner and marshal are making a wholesale business in arresting people. That's right--make hay while the sun shines.

Mrs. Stacy Matlack and Mrs. C. H. Searing, who have been visiting in the East for the past few weeks, returned to their homes last Saturday.

The Oklahoma boomers had a tent on the grounds at the Wichita fair last week, with maps, charts, etc., and an agent who supplied all the information asked for.

Mrs. Rexford and Mrs. E. R. Thompson, with their sister, Mrs. Mullins, returned from Canada last Saturday. Mrs. Mullins will spend the winter in Southern Kansas.

Mrs. H. T. Roberts, who has been visiting her parents, Capt. and Mrs. T. C. Bird, for several months past, returned to her home at Waterloo, Iowa, last Thursday.

The "last of the Mohicans" are at home. Frank Speers and wife and Mrs. Endicott returned last Friday, and W. D. and Henry Mowry came in Saturday. All are glad to get back.

Hon. W. P. Hackney will address the citizens of Bolton next Monday in Theaker schoolhouse at 2 p.m., and in the Bland schoolhouse at 7:30 p.m.

W. E. Chenoweth, so well and favorably known at the Chicago lumber company's office in this city, has gone to Arkansas City to take charge of the business there. Sumner County Press.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, SEPTEMBER 22, 1880.]

C. M. Scott, writing from Dodge City, Kansas, September 13, says: Farmers can make more money putting up hay this fall than they can on their corn, considering the amount of labor required."

Dr. Chapel, our worthy city father, returned from Caldwell last Thursday with something over 300 sheep, which he purchased of Hassard Bros. of that place. They are fine sheep, and the Doctor is certain of a handsome return from his investment.

Mrs. Elizabeth Hartsock and Mr. Charles Lish have our thanks for some very fine peaches and potatoes, left on our table. The potatoes, of the M'Chanick, Peerless, and Irish Cup varieties, were superb and cannot be beaten anywhere. Six of them averaged 1-1/2 pounds each.

The ladies of the Home Mission Society desire to extend their tanks to the young men of Arkansas City for their kind assistance in fitting up the hall for the late festival, and otherwise contributing toward making it a financial and social success.

One Wilson was brought down from Winfield last week to be tried before the Commissioner on the charge of making counterfeit silver dollars, with a Mrs. McCabe as accomplice. Another man named Hoffman was arrested at Burden on a similar charge and brought down Monday. Business is good.

The new building just opened by J. L. Huey, as a bank, is one of the best fitted and most tastefully finished buildings in town. The same was under contract, by Messrs. Beecher & Son, who did the work entirely themselves, and the result is one that reflects great credit upon these gentlemen as No. 1 workmen.

McLaughlin Bros. have for some time run a free delivery wagon in connection with their grocery house, and now comes the firm of Schiffbauer Bros., with a brand new wagon for the same purpose. You can send your children uptown now after groceries and have the same delivered to any part of town without extra charge.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, SEPTEMBER 22, 1880.]

Good cigars? Well, we should rather remark! They are the nicest looking, smoothest smoking, best flavored, and most satisfactory we have seen for some time. Ridenour & Thompson keep them as a supplement to their fine stock of jewelry, and if they don't make any money out of them, they will make lots of friends among the smokers.

Our young ladies deserve great praise for their efforts, through the organization known as the Young Ladies' Home Mission Society, to better the condition of the poor. Their festival on Tuesday night of last week was a complete success--the room being crowded by the elite of the town, and the snug sum of $35 cleared for the society. God bless our young ladies, say we.

Wm. McGinis is a colored gentleman, but has a whiter heart than many a man with fairer skin. He called us out to one side last week, and said he thought his time for the TRAVELER would expire in a few weeks, and handed over the money for another year, saying he wanted the paper and would pay for it at any time. Some white men might emulate his example with credit to themselves and profit to us.

[DEATH OF MR. LOU HEFFNER - BOLTON TOWNSHIP.]

An accident of a most deplorable nature, resulting in the instantaneous death of Mr. Lou Heffner, occurred in Bolton township last Thursday afternoon. It seems that a well had been dug on Mr. Bud Beck's place, but was not deep enough, and the men were engaged in sinking it to a sufficient depth. After the blast had been inserted some ignited straw was thrown down to the same, but proved unavailing, the fire going out immediately. A candle was lowered, we understand, with no better success, when Mr. Heffner went down to investigate.

Doubtless discovering the presence of what is known as "choke-damp," the unfortunate man gave the notice to be pulled out. It was all too late, however, to save his life. He held onto the rope until he almost touched the curb, when his hands became too weak to support him, and succumbing to the fatal gas he dropped--turning completely over and alighting on his head.

After repeated efforts to fasten the rope to his body, with no success, Mr. John Brown was lowered and succeeded in tying the body to him. When drawn up, however, he was all butt sennseless, and too weak to stand up.

Mr. Heffner had been living on the Capt. Smith place, immediately west of town. He was buried by the citizens of Bolton township last Friday. He leaves a wife and four little children to mourn the loss of a hard-working husband and father.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, SEPTEMBER 22, 1880.]

There will be weeping and wailing among the men who travel into this county during next month, because of the absence of the popular Santa Fe conductor, J. E. Miller. Mr. Miller has worked like a beaver this summer, making four runs per day during our hottest weather, and now that the strain is beginning to tell on him, we are glad to learn that he has been granted a vacation of a month, to take effect the 1st of October. He will go to Massachusetts, and after a few weeks of rest, will return to this country, bringing with him his wife, who is now in the old Bay State.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, SEPTEMBER 22, 1880.]

A social gathering of a few of the old settlers was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Charley Sipes, on last Friday evening, to celebrate the ninth anniversary of the marriage of the host and hostess. Quite a jolly time was had in discussing the days and doings of "auld lang syne," and the changes wrought by the hand of Father Time. Congratulations, of course, were in order, and although unable to be present at the time, we take this opportunity of wishing them a continuance of that joy which has shed its influence upon their united lives for the past nine years.

Dave Michael and Frank Reed were playing cards in Sanford's saloon last Saturday afternoon, and Reed holding his hand rather carelessly, Michael was enabled to see his opponent's cards. Upon discovering this, Reed used some rather rough language, calling Michael a name which he quickly resented by a well directed blow, which sent the former person to the other side of the room. A lively little tussle ensued, but the combatants were separated, and Michael arrested. He donated $9.50 to the city for his little fun.

A fille de joie recently came into town, and with her platonic masculine friend took up her abode in the house formerly occupied by Mr. Phillips in the southeast portion of the city. Her visitors were so numerous that the authorities soon "dropped" on the game, and on last Sunday night Marshal Sinnott "pulled" the house. She appeared before Justice Bonsall Monday morning, paid ten dollars and cost for the privilege of her brief and prosperous career, and lit out for Winfield about noon. Next.

A young man in Bolton township called on the idol of his heart last Sunday evening, and tied his horse to a cultivator. The horse became impatient for his stable about 2 a.m., and the young man has been hunting the wheel to that cultivator ever since. He enjoyed his walk home in the early dawn.

Hold a bucket for us while we weep. Joe Baldridge has been transferred from this place to the Chicago lumber yards at Winfield. Joe has been among us for many months, and by his genial ways has won the esteem and friendship of all who know him. His place here is supplied by Mr. W. E. Chenoweth, whom all of the "old timers" know, and who is gladly welcomed back to his early love. Mr. Chenoweth has recently had charge of the Chicago lumber yards at Wellington.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, SEPTEMBER 22, 1880.]

An accident that came near having a fatal termination occurred on Dr. Leonard's place last Monday morning. Two men were engaged in digging a well, and one was being drawn to the surface for some purpose. As he neared the top the windlass got out of fix, one end getting loose, and the unfortunate man was hurled to the bottom, a distance of thirty feet, badly bruising his head and hip. It is little short of a miracle that he escaped with his life.

While the express train was speeding along between Arkansas City and Winfield last Friday, a man was seen standing on the track, eyeing the oncoming train with all the indifference imaginable. Supposing he was an escaped lunatic, the engineer "slowed up," when the man stepped off the track, grinning as if he thought he had done something smart. A well-directed chunk of coal from the fireman would have served him right.

We take pleasure in calling attention to the professional card of Dr. H. D. Kellogg, which appears elsewhere in this issue. The Dr. is one of our oldest citizens and is far too well known to need any recommendations at our hands. His office is in Kellogg & Mowry's drug store, where he will be happy to receive calls.

CARD: H. D. KELLOGG, M.D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.

Office in Kellogg & Mowry's drug store.

[SOME ADS.]

Ladies, I have the latest novelties in FALL MILLINERY. The most complete and stylish stock ever exhibited in Arkansas City. My figures are very reasonable. Call and examine for yourselves.

My DRESS MAKING department will be under the immediate charge of MISS EASTERDAY.

Your patronage solicited.

MRS. W. M. HENDERSON,

One block north of Blakeney's Grocery.

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NEW MILLINERY!

Mrs. E. Watson has just received a large stock of Fall Millinery in the latest styles, consisting of trimmed and untrimmed Hats, Fall Walking Hats, etc. Ribbons, Silks, Satins, and Velvets in great variety. Further notice of winter goods.

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GO TO C. W. HARRY

for any kind of work in the tailor line. Cleaning and remodeling done on short notice. Cutting done in the latest styles. Orders left for suits will be promptly filled.

Choice Cranberries at S. J. Mantor's.

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FANCY Box Stationery at Eddy's Drug Store.

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Swap, Swap. I want to exchange a good Horse for a good Buggy. Dr. Alexander.

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SOAPS! SOAPS! Fancy and toilet just received at Eddy's Drug Store.

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Boss Line Combs and Brushes at Eddy's Drug Store.

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LOST. On Sept. 18, at or near Henry Endicott's meat market, two bills, one five and one $10. Finder will be paid one third for its return to this office. T. J. Harden.

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GOT EM! GOT EM! Hoopskirts at Fitch & Barron's at

Wilson's Old Stand.

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House for Sale. Good story and a half house 12 x 16, first floor bricked and plastered, 10 x 12 kitchen and two lots, in Arkansas City, will be sold cheap. Inquire at this office or of J. L. Huey.

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Number One Milk cow for sale by C. R. SIPES.

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PRINTING PRESS FOR SALE.

A good Washington hand press, size of bed 40 x 28 in., for sale Cheap. Also some small pica type. Address this office.

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THE EVANS Magazine Gun can be fired 26 times without being taken from the shoulder. For sale at Howard, Rexford & Howard's.

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CITY MAPS for sale, $1 each, at the Post office.

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For Sale or Trade cheap, a breech loading shotgun, No. 10.

G. O. ALLEN.

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AT COST. Walking Plows and Drills for the next thirty days, in order to reduce our stock, at Schiffbauer Bros.

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FOR SALE CHEAP. A good work horse and buggy by C. R. Sipes.

[BIG AD: CRESWELL BANK, J. L. HUEY, CASHIER.]

ARKANSAS CITY, KAS.

J. L. HUEY, Cashier.

Exchange bought and sold,

LOANING FOR CAPITALISTS, A Specialty.

Money loaned at the very lowest rates on personal and real estate securities.

Agent for Hartford, Connecticut, Springfield, Phoenix, Continental and American Central Fire Insurance Companies.

Deeds and Mortgages made and acknowledged.

[ANDERSONVILLE PRISONERS: MEETING.]

A meeting of prisoners of the war is to be held at Decatur, Illinois, on October 6th and 7th next, in connection with the reunion of Gen. Grant's regiment and veteran association.

All who suffered as prisoners during the late war are urged to send their address, as well as the address of all surviving prisoners, and an invitation will be mailed to each address setting the object of the meeting.

W. W. KERR,

D. M. BERDIN,

J. A. MILLER,

Committee.

[PERSONALS.]

Capt Scott came in from the west last Saturday.

Attend the Methodist donation party tomorrow night.

So Tabler wasn't discharged, eh? Well, now, what do you want to bet on it?

Agent Miles and clerk, Mr. Wismeyer, of Osage Agency, were in town a few days this week.

Mr. Samuel Hoyt, who has been making his home in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is visiting our city once more.

W. P. Hackney will address the people of Beaver township at Holland schoolhouse next Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

The boys that were hunting south of Salt Fork had the fun of swimming the stream to get home last Saturday.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, SEPTEMBER 29, 1880.]

Jesse Evans was to ship sixteen carloads of cattle from Harper City last week--the first shipped from that place.

Mr. Covington, in charge of an Indian train, started for Arkansas City on the 22nd inst., for flour.

Dr. Chapel lost three head of cattle from murrain. This disease among cattle is frequently pronounced "Spanish fever."

Frank Knisely returned to this place last Thursday, having circulated around throughout the East for the past three months.

Mr. E. J. Godfrey has removed from his farm to town, where he will locate for the winter and perhaps engage in business.

Charley Schiffbauer has quit trying to blow out matches with his hat. Some fellow is likely to be standing on the outside watching all such proceedings.

Mrs. Couchman, formerly a resident of this place, after inveigling old man Webb, of Missouri, out of a handsome fortune, is now in Kansas, in Heatagin.

Some thirty or forty teams from Cheyenne Agency arrived in town last Monday, under charge of Mr. Covington, the wagon master. They are after flour and corn.

As stated last week, the Methodist people will give a donation party at their church tomorrow evening, September 30, to which all are most cordially invited. Go and enjoy yourself.

Sixty-four head of cattle, branded ace of spades, are missing from Shultz's camp on Sand creek in Clark county, supposed to have been stolen and shipped at Caldwell or Hunnewell.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, SEPTEMBER 29, 1880.]

Major Sleeth and brother, David, are in Kansas City. The latter gentleman has been suffering severely from catarrhal affection, and is undergoing treatment for the same in the above city.

MARRIED. At the residence of the bride's father, in this city, on Sunday, September 26, by L. F. Laverty, Mr. Marion I. Quackenbush and Miss Elnora Logan, all of this city.

Among the names of those who signed treaties with the Cherokees, we find;

Pa-hah-sau-ga, meaning broken arm,

Gag-qua-no, the amorous man,

Lear-he-hosh, the man who weans children too soon,

Toyt-sa-ag-tah, the ambitious adulterer.

Fitch & Barron, of the notion store, have removed their stock into the room vacated by Mr. Wilson, where they will be glad to see their friends. This is the place to go for what you cannot get elsewhere in town. They keep everything.

The semi-annual meeting of the Prairie View cemetery association will meet at the Parker schoolhouse on Thursday, October 7, at 9 o'clock a.m., for the purpose of cutting the grass and protecting the grounds against fire. By order of the committee.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, SEPTEMBER 29, 1880.]

There are seventy-five head of stray horses between Kiowa and Bear creeks in Commanche and Clark counties, 100 miles west of this, that are unclaimed. They are of all sizes, brands, colors, and ages; some harness and saddle marked, others apparently unbroken.

Col. Hallowell, United States District Attorney for this State, spent three days in our city last week in attendance upon Commissioner's court. On Tuesday evening, by request of several citizens, he addressed a political meeting, and made the best speech we have listed to this campaign.

In this issue appears the "ad" of the Creswell Bank, which advertises to do a general banking business, etc., with J. L. Huey as cashier. This gentleman has been long and favorably known among us as a businessman, and will receive a liberal patronage from his many friends and the public at large.

The farmers of Beaver township deserve great credit. Enterprise schoolhouse was literally crowded last Thursday night, some farmers coming as far as five miles to hear Mr. Hackney speak--and this after a hard day's work.

Robert Bent, interpreter for the Cheyennes, arrived home from the East last Saturday, having with him the following chiefs: Big Horse, Bob Tail, Man-on-Cloud, Mad Wolf, Little Raven, Left Hand, and Yellow Bear. They had been to Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and thence to Washington, where a council was held with the authorities. They returned very well satisfied, and with no disposition to countenance another affair like the threatened outbreak of a month ago.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, SEPTEMBER 29, 1880.]

One of the old-time jollifications was had last Saturday night at the Central Avenue hotel. J. C. Bennett, the favorite commercial man on the road, who travels in the interest of that well-known house, Ridenour & Baker, ordered a bountiful supply of fresh oysters, which came in on the evening train, and inviting several friends in, a jovial time was had.

The company, among whom were John Powers and I. P. Burrell, of St. Joe, Charles Schiffbauer, J. E. Miller (the Santa Fe conductor), C. M. Scott, Fred Farrar, and "yours truly," after successfully surrounding the select oysters, gathered in the office and while away the hours smoking some of Bennett's best cigars and telling the most select yarns, culled from all parts of the globe. It was an evening long to be remembered, and the "boys" left the next day with a warm spot in their hearts for the Arkansas City fellows, while all unite in a vote of thanks to that prince of good fellows, Mr. Bennett, whose guests we were. We hope to meet them all again soon, and if you'll keepl quiet long enough, we'll try the "jack" story again.

The salt well in Meade county turns out a ton of salt each day, which sells at one dollar per hundred pounds at the mill. Turner & Sturgiss, of Sturgiss, Michigan, are working the well at a cost of not to exceed $2.00 per day. The water is pumped out of the well with a windmill, and run into twenty vats 12 by 16 feet in size, and evaporated in the sun. It is claimed four pints of water will make one pint of salt. The water contains gypsum and lime, very objectionable for salt, as it is apt to spoil meat instead of curing it. The road formerly passed over this well, and was first discovered by a Mexican on his way to Fort Dodge from Fort Elliot. On the 15th day of March, 1879, he crossed the knoll, noting it sounded hollow. Coming back three days later he found the whole side of the hill had dropped down, and the hole was half filled with water. Word was sent back to Dodge and people came for miles around to see it.

"$800 a year and perquisites." This is the way a recently appointed clerk from this city, doing duty at the Pawnee Agency, expresses himself with reference to the emoluments he receives in return for his valuable (?) services. We didn't know what "perquisites" may mean in this case, but if we understand the sign language alright, "perquisites" and change are synonymous terms.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, SEPTEMBER 29, 1880.]

The irresponsible Democratic paper of Arkansas City says that the U. S. Commissioner has been instructed to arrest Gans and others who had a hand in releasing a man from Arkansas under a habeas corpus, who was arrested for selling tobacco in violation of law. There is about as much truth in this charge as any that usually appear from the pen of the old fool who claims to edit it. No application was ever made for such writ in Judge Gans' court, let alone the releasing of a prisoner.

By far the largest audience ever assembled in Arkansas City greeted Miss Nettie Mills last Sunday evening, in the Methodist church, to hear her on the subject of temperance.

[ORDINANCE NO. 84: CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN SIDEWALKS.]

Entitled an ordinance for the construction of certain sidewalks.

BE it ordained by the Mayor and Councilmen of the City of Arkansas City.

SECTION FIRST. There shall be constructed within the corporate limits of City of Arkansas City, certain sidewalks to be laid on the streets and avenues of the course and length herein provided, that is to say; first, commencing at the southwest corner of Summit Street and Central Avenue, running west on the south side of Central Avenue to the southeast corner of Central Avenue and Ninth Street.

SECTION SECOND. Said sidewalks shall be constructed of stone flagging as provided for in Ordinance Number 82, four feet in width the whole length thereof, on such grade as the Council may direct, and subject to the approval of the committee on public improvements.

SECTION THIRD. The owners of lots abutting upon the line of any of the sidewalks for the construction of which provision is herein made, are allowed 30 days from and after the publication of this ordinance to construct the same, and if any of them shall make default, then the City of Arkansas City shall contract for the construction of any portion of said sidewalks that shall not have been constructed, and the expense shall be defrayed by an assessment upon the lots abutting upon the part of sidewalk so constructed by the said city, according to the frontage of said lots.

SECTION FOURTH. This Ordinance, Number 84, shall be and remain in force on and after its publication once in each of the city papers.

A. J. CHAPEL, Mayor.

Attest, I. H. BONSALL, City Clerk.

[DISSOLUTION NOTICE: DRS. SHEPARD AND DOBYNS.]

The partnership heretofore existing between Drs. J. T. Shepard and P. K. Dobyns has this day been dissolved by mutual consent. All accounts due them must be settled with Dr. J. T. Shepard, of this place.

J. T. SHEPARD,

P. K. DOBYNS.

Arkansas City, Sept. 25, 1880.

[NOTICE TO SETTLERS RE PROVING UP THEIR LAND.]

Many have gained the impression that those failing to prove up on their land on or before the 24th of October, 1880, are forever barred from such privilege, and that such lands go into the market again. This is erroneous, and for the benefit of all who may be in doubt we print the facts in the case, as follows.

Any persons desirous of proving up and paying in installments of $50 can do so anytime between August 25th and October 25th. Any settler who filed before May 28th, 1880, and failed to prove up prior to October 25th, can prove up anytime within four months after October 25th without endangering his rights. Any person who had a loss or failure of crops in 1870 [think they meant 1879] and 1880 can get until October 1st, 1882, to prove up provided notice is given to the land office in Wichita.

[REPORT FROM HARVEY BERGER - COLORADO.]

DIVIDE, Colorado, Sept. 24, 1880.

Editor Traveler: But a short year ago a log house, log store, log stable, and a saw-mill constituted the town and represented the business interests of Divide, while the woodman's ax was all that broke the solitude of the hills, there being but one mine at that time--about two miles from the present town.

The continuous line of immigrants and teams that filled the road from dawn until dark foreshadowed the future, which is now seen in the fine railroad depot, the commodious stores and hotel, and numerous neat little cottages grouped together. A number of tents are scattered around among the buildings, but the near approach of winter is forcing the occupants into more comfortable quarters.

The weather at this time is very similar to the month of December in Arkansas City and Southern Kansas. Yesterday, while riding out in search of horses, I rode through 18 inches of snow--this fall's production. The days are comfortable for this country, but the nights are very chilly--requiring one to wear an overcoat if he stays out any length of time.

The oldest and deepest mine in this vicinity is the one to which I referred at the start--Iron Chest, about two miles east of town. Their shaft is 120 feet deep, with a drift of forty feet. Next comes the Little Hammond, which sold for $40,000 cash last week. Adjoining this is the White Swan, which looks promising, but is awaiting development. West of town the first mine of importance is the Carbonate Black Diamond, owned by an Eastern stock company, which is being worked as fast as money and labor can do it. Then comes the "LL.D.," a very promising mine, which it is thought will start a boom for this place second only to that of Leadville. A short distance from this is the Little Golder, a one-fourth interest in which sold for $10,000 cash about two weeks since. On More's Hill, formerly known as Bear Hill, is the promising "Lone Georgia" mine, and several others whose names have slipped my memory. Many mines are now being named for the Presidential candidates, showing the party feeling of the prospectors.

I will close by advising all who contemplate a removal to this country to wait until late in the spring.

HARVEY BERGER.

[YELLOW BULL'S EMBARRASSMENT.]

Yellow Bull, second chief of the Nez Perce Indians, frequently comes to Arkansas City, and generally stops with his friend, C. M. Scott. Calling a number of times during the summer, he inquired in broken English where Scott was, and was referred to W. R. Scott at the Central Hotel. Coming there and not finding the object of his search, he did not know what to think of those who had directed him. C. M. coming in soon after, Yellow Bull exclaimed:

"Long time me no see you, me see 'em white-te man, and tell him: You see 'em Scott? White-te say Scott, eat house (Hotel). Me go eat house; no see 'em. Ebery time he say Scott, (at) eat house, ebery time no see 'em."

C. M. Scott then explained there were two Scotts, and he must inquire for "C. M. Scott," and all would understand. The next time he came up he tried the experiment by asking the boys at the drug store: "You see 'em, see 'em Scott?" And was told the Captain was in the Territory. He had to inquire several times, on different occasions, and received satisfactory answers, but Yellow Bull don't yet understand why a man's first name should be "see 'em."

[PERSONALS.]

Chester Loveland, for some time past employed in McLaughlin's grocery, is now with Henry Endicott, the jovial butcher.

D. P. Mitchell, Greenback candidate for Congress from this district, will speak in the Presbyterian church tomorrow evening, October 7.

MARRIED. D. S. Rose was married in Winfield last Thursday afternoon to Miss Clements. During their short bridal tour in the East and throughout their journey along the highway of life, the best wishes of their many friends accompany them.

We understand the Central Avenue Hotel changes hands today, Mr. W. R. Scott retiring, and Mr. W. T. Roland taking charge thereof.

Mr. Leander Finley sold a blooded calf to Dr. Chapel this week for $50. The Dr. is getting to be quite a stock man, and we are glad to see he attaches importance to the stock of cattle he owns rather than to the number alone. It will pay in the long run.

Read the article from Silverdale. The sentiment of the country speaks through the heart of an honest soldier and farmer. Amos is reminded that "lies, like chickens, come home to roost." You may roll your back over your shoulder and howl until doomsday, but honest men will not be blinded thereby.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, OCTOBER 6, 1880.]

The TRAVELER last week turned out quite a lot of job work for the popular City Hotel. Mr. France, its proprietor, has worked up an immense trade, to accommodate which he proposes building an addition to the present house this fall. He sets the best table ever furnished in Arkansas City, and leaves nothing undone for the comfort of his guests.

NEW DRUG STORE. This week witnesses the opening of another drug store in Arkansas City, under the proprietorship of Mr. James Riley, lately from Eldorado, Kansas. This gentleman has purchased the Davis building, just south of the bakery, which he has fitted up in good style, and having a full stock of everything in the drug line, solicits the patronage of the public.

In another column will be found the advertisement of the school board calling for plans and specifications for a fence for the school grounds. The cost of construction is not expected with these plans, but simply the plans, or styles, themselves, from which a selection will be made, when all who wish will have a chance to bid on the one selected. Let the plans and bids be rushed along, as all are anxious to see the fence built.

NOTICE.

The school board for district No. 2 desire plans and specifications for a neat and durable wooden fence for the grounds to the school house at Arkansas City, from which they will make a selection and then receive sealed bids for construction of the same. Plans requested before November 1, 1880.

L. FINLEY, Clerk.

Messrs. Jennings and Mitchell addressed the citizens of Silverdale township last Monday night at Estus' schoolhouse. The house was crowded to its utmost capacity, showing the interest manifested by the farmers in the coming election. Frank woke us up at 2 a.m. to tell us that Mitchell made the best speech of the campaign, and would carry Silverdale almost to a unit. We then rolled over and slept the sleep of innocence.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, OCTOBER 6, 1880.]

This issue contains the "ad" of O. P. Houghton, in which attention is called to his large and complete stock of fall goods of every description just received, and embraces everything in the line of dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes, hats, caps, and carpets that can be described. The stock is specially adapted to suit the fashions, and must be seen to be appreciated. The "Green Front" is the place to go if you want good goods, low prices, and a square deal.

AD: FALL STOCK FOR 1880.

O. P. Houghton.

Dry Goods,

Hats, Caps,

Clothing,

Boots & Shoes,

Carpets, etc.

At the sign of the GREEN FRONT, noted for good goods, low prices, and square dealing.

The notorious outlaw, West Brown, broke jail at Henrietta, Texas, last Friday, October 1, and made his escape to the Indian Territory. Sheriff Craig, of Clay county, Texas, offers $1,100 reward for his capture. Brown is well known throughout the Territory and southern Kansas as a fearless, reckless man, and a hard character. He participated in the Caneyville, Kansas, robbery, assisted in the murder of Stockstill and Henderson, stock men, and is thought to have been one of the men implicated in the Cowley County Bank robbery in 1878 at this place. For a number of years he has been roaming along the border of Kansas, making his headquarters at the mouth of the Cimarron. More than $2,000 in rewards had been offered for him before he was captured in New Mexico and taken to Henrietta. On one occasion he traveled four hundred miles to kill a half-breed Indian who had informed an officer of his whereabouts.

[REPORT FROM "B." - SALT CITY.]

SALT CITY, Oct. 2, 1880.

Fall is being ushered in by a fresh supply of weather, and as the comforts of home life in winter suggest themselves to the young people many of them are making steps toward the connubial state.

MARRIED. A young fellow from Wichita took a Royal prize from our community a short time since, in the person of Miss Royal. May good fortune attend them.

BIRTH. John Corby, our ex-ferryman, is the father of a brand new boy.

The signs this fall point to a big crop. Corn is being cribbed, and is yielding better than expected. The farmers have finished plowing wheat, and are preparing their ground for next season.

Dr. Stansbury, of this city, has sold his property here for a good figure and gone to Kansas City, to attend a course of medical lectures.

Our stores are full of new goods, and everybody is fixing for a lively fall trade. In fact, Salt City is booming.

B.

[REPORT FROM "VOLUNTEER" - SILVERDALE.]

SILVERDALE, October 2, 1880.

The Democrats of Lower Grouse had quite an interesting time at Coburn's schoolhouse on Thursday last, at 7:30 p.m. After some little trouble in securing a chairman (none of the party desiring office), Mr. Hill was induced to act. I never saw either of the speakers before, but was told their names were General Amos Walton and Hon. Dr. Leonard. The General made a great impression on his Democratic audience of nine by a fine oratorical display, who cheered him as if they were afraid of hurting the floor. The impression he made on us Republicans was that he hadn't his lesson well learned. It may not be improper to notice some of the General's "p'ints," as he termed them.

He said he could explain what had become of the Republican votes of the South, which he did to the satisfaction of his nine. He said the negroes were persecuted by their old masters to vote the Democratic ticket. The General ought to know that every school boy in Silverdale township knows how the negroes were persuaded. The "old masters" persuaded Judge Chisolm and his innocent children to cease voting the Republican ticket.

Dixon was persuaded not to oppose the nominee of the party the General represents with the good loyal Southerners whom the General said had now come back under the flag; but he did not tell us these same loyal persuaders gave Dixon's murderer the best office in the county, and sent him to Cincinnati to nominate the candidate whom General Walton will support.

The spirits of those murdered children will appear as witnesses against any party who will willfully make such false representations.

In 1876, in the State of Alabama, there were 68,230 Republican votes counted; in 1878 there were 213. Alabama is only a fair sample of the Solid South, and in a free North the editor of a newspaper gets up and attempts to make an audience believe that 68,017 men in one State were persuaded in two years to leave the party that was instrumental in securing their freedom. "The right preservative of all rights must and shall be maintained in every part of the United States," says the sixth plank in the Democratic national platform, 1880. What does it mean?

He charged General Garfield with desertion at Chickamauga, which he did not do.

He charged him with being implicated in the Credit Mobilier, which he was not.

He eulogized Hancock as a soldier and military man, but forgot how his party condemned General Grant for being one four years ago.

He told how the Republicans under Gen. Grant had defrauded the Government, but did not say anything about the Democrats of the South, who make war on the United States Marshals that a Democratic Congress refused to pay.

He closed by appealing to Republicans not to support a Winfield ring, speaking of Mr. Hackney in a light manner; but don't you forget it, General, the soldier boys will send W. P. Hackney to the State Senate. He is the volunteer's brother and friend. That scar on his face will admit him to the Senate chamber. He marched, fought, and starved with us, and we will honor him again. He wore the bloody shirt you harp so much about. The thirteen thousand dead who sleep in the pine woods of Georgia near Andersonville, whom your party starved to death, cry out from their neglected graves for us to stand by our comrade and vote for the principles for which they died--only to have their widows and orphans refused an increase of pension by a Democratic Congress, 68 out of 109 voting against it.

It is recorded against your party.

VOLUNTEER.

[EDITORIAL COLUMN.]

With reference to Mr. Hackney and the Emporia normal school, which Amos would have the people think was a terrible affair, we will state that Mr. Hackney simply took from the school the public treasury and forced it to look to its land grants and good works for success. Every legislature since then has endorsed his action, and the schools were never in a more prosperous condition than now.

[PERSONALS.]

King Collins, one of the old timers, was in town Saturday, running for a St. Louis firm.

We are happy to state that Dr. Shepard is somewhat improving, and we hope soon to see him around again.

BORN. Tuesday, Oct. 12, to Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Bell, of this city, a nine pound boy. Good.

There are 210 pupils in attendance in our public school, seven of whom came in from Dexter.

Dr. Jamison Vawter is dangerously ill with an attack of brain fever. Several Winfield physicians have attended him.

Jasper Houston is now rusticating in the Territory as a wood-butcher at Oakland, headquarters of the Nez Perce Indians.

That carpet exhibitor of O. P. Houghton's is the latest swindle out. It makes about two feet of carpet cover a large room. Go and see, believe and buy.

W. W. Irons, who has been rusticating in Colorado the past summer, returned last week. He will try it again in the spring, and thinks he can then make it pay.

Mrs. Rentzschler and children started for Illinois last Monday. The citizens assisted her to get back to her friends, as her husband is supposed to have died in Colorado.

DIED. Mrs. Davis, mother of Mrs. Parker, living in East Creswell, died last Thurday afternoon and was buried Friday afternoon in the cemetery near the Parker school house.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, OCTOBER 13, 1880.]

If you want anything first class in the boot and shoe line, don't forget to call on W. W. Brown, at his place on the west side of Summit street. Read his card in this issue and give him a call.

CARD: W. W. BROWN,

HOOSIER BOOT AND SHOE STORE,

West Summit Street, Arkansas City.

Fair work, sewed or pegged, to order; special attention paid to repairing; best and cheapest in the city. Give me a call before buying elsewhere.

Wyard Gooch is rapidly improving his residence lots, and will soon have one of the nicest homes in the city. The latest addition is a neat picket fence, the same being nicely painted.

Capt. Curtis, in charge of a U. S. surveying party, passed through town last week. He is making another survey of the Arkansas river, in view of its improvement so as to be capable of navigation.

Theron Houghton purchased a residence in the northwest part of town last week, and is now busy fixing up the same in readiness for his family, whom he expects home from the East in a few days.

The boss sweet potatoe of the season was laid on the table by Thomas Norman last week. It weighed seven pounds, nine ounces, and was raised on Wyard Gooch's farm east of town.

The Dexter school, taught by Prof. Phelps last season, has received one of the educational prizes of the Western Fair Association, just held at Bismarck Grove, Lawrence, Kansas, for superior excellence in its work last year.

DIED. Yesterday about 3 p.m., of membranous croup, after an illness of about a week, Charles, son of J. W. French, of this city, aged six years.

Tom Schultz, who has charge of Terrill's stable at this place, was bitten on the leg by a black spider last Saturday evening, and suffered severely therefrom until the poison in his system was counteracted.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, OCTOBER 13, 1880.]

While Col. Whiting was coming up from Ponca Agency last Sunday morning, he started up thirteen black tailed deer, but for the first time since he has been agent, he was without any firearms, and had the pleasure of seeing them go leisurely on their way.

The law requires a notary's commmission to be recorded. Many have failed to comply with this law, and when an affidavit from the clerk of the court is wanted, he can't certify unless the commission is on record in his office. Send your commissions to E. S. Bedilion, clerk of the district court.

Dr. W. S. Mendenhall, of Winfield, called on us last Friday. He came down to consult with Dr. Vawter in the case of Dr. Shepard, who has been quite ill for some time. Dr. Mendenhall is one of the leading physicians of this county, and enjoys a very lucrative practice, built up on the merits of his professional skill.

Our young ladies propose giving a social at the residence of L. C. Norton one week from next Friday evening. Such, we are informed, is their intention, but it occurs to us this is the time set for the first dance of the season--the 29th inst. One of the two had better change, so that there will be no conflicting arrangements.

Ed. Gray, in making up correspondence from Silverdale last week, has a great deal to say about soldiers and fighting, etc. We wonder where Ed. was when the fighting was done? We find the most terrible warriors of today, are those who were in swaddling clothes when the real fighting was done. Democrat.

Like Christ and Bob Ingersoll, we are persecuted for righteousness' sake.

South Bend is again to the front. This time it was Mr. J. Birdzell who placed upon our table the product of three hills of potatoes. They were of the "peach blow" variety, and five of the largest weighed seven and one-half pounds, while the entire product of the three roots was thirteen and one-half pounds of the best "potato meat" we ever saw.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, OCTOBER 13, 1880.]

Wm. Berkey, Jr., called on us last Wednesday, and incidently informed us that his esteemed Senior was in Chicago, buying goods for the new stone store at Salt City. The old gentleman proposed taking in the St. Louis fair during his absence and seeing the sights generally.

P.S. The old man got home yesterday.

R. A. Houghton & Co. have just opened the "Star" meat market on the west side of Summit street, where can always be found an abundance of every variety of fresh meat, chickens, etc. See their card in another column. This firm will pay cash for hogs in any number. Our old friend, J. I. Mitchell, manipulates the stock knife, which reminds us of the olden days.

AD: STAR MEAT MARKET,

West Summit Street, Arkansas City.

Has always on hand a supply of first class beef, mutton, pork, fish, and chickens.

Hides, pelts, and wool purchased.

Cash paid for hogs.

R. A. HOUGHTON & CO.

S. E. Maxwell, of the Walnut Valley nurseries, comes out with a card in this issue in which he proclaims all kinds of nursery stock for sale. Everything sold at this nursery is home grown, so that purchasers run no risk of losing their trees in the process of acclimatization. Farmers and others needing nursery stock will consult their best interests by giving Mr. Maxwell a call.

CARD: WALNUT VALLEY NURSERIES.

Established 1873.

S. E. MAXWELL, Proprietor.

Has always on hand a large selection of choice forest trees, ornamental shrub, fruit trees of all kinds, vines, and small fruits. Four miles east of Arkansas City.

ALL STOCK HOME GROWN.

George McIntire, Joseph Schuster, E. T. Horne, Mr. Midkiff, Capt. Scott, and three Nez Perce Indians--James Rubens, Charley Moses, and Wolf Head--started for Leavenworth last Monday afternoon, to attend the U. S. Court. Agent Whiting started Sunday afternoon. They are subpoenaed as witnesses in two cases: one for selling liquor to an Indian, and one for stealing hides from the Nez Perces.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, OCTOBER 13, 1880.]

Mrs. Herrington's advertisement appears in this issue. She is living in the house owned by Mrs. Page and formerly occupied by Mr. Finley. She does the most beautiful flower and fancy work in hair, wax, paper, and zepher we ever saw, and those wishing tasty ornaments cannot do better than to give her a call. A sample of her work can be seen at Mrs. Watson's millinery rooms.

AD: MRS. LOU HERRINGTON

Wishes to inform the ladies of Arkansas City and vicinity that she has located in the northwest part of the city, and is prepared to do all kinds of

HAIR WORK!

Also, braiding and stamping. For particulars call at Mrs. Watson's millinery rooms. Patronage kindly solicited.

Judge Christian has moved his office back into his old quarters, over Mantor's grocery, where he can be found during the day. Parties wishing any kind of deeds or papers drawn up should give the Judge a fair share of their business. His age and affliction constitute a double claim upon our people, and it can be met with no extra cost to our citizens but a little thoughtfulness when needing anything in his line.

Report of attendance at the Arkansas City school for the month ending September 29, 1880.

No. in Primary Department .......... 71

No in Secondary Department ......... 41

No. in Intermediate Department ..... 51

No. in Advanced Department ......... 47

Total: 210

Daily average attendance: 171

Daily average absence: 39

No. pupils neither absent nor tardy: 48

The irregularity is much greater in the primary and secondary departments, showing that the pupils are not probably kept out for help or business. If the bad habits of irregularity and want of punctuality begin and are permitted to grow strong in early years, the effect will be felt in after life. The ratio of pupils neither absent nor tardy to the total number is 48 to 210. Should this be satisfactory? Does this way of managing the educational interests seem to be wise? The figures here pre-

sented are copied from the school report for September, 1880, which are sent to the county superintendent and compared with reports from other parts of the county. These in turn are compared with county statistics throughout the State. In view of this, would it not be well to exert ourselves somewhat to maintain a high standard for our schools?

Last Wednesday Mr. W. T. Roland, of Winfield, purchased the appointments of and leased the Central Avenue Hotel, lately run by W. R. Scott. This house during the past six years has been a favorite with the commercial men, and is known among them as the neatest and pleasantest of hotels. We gladly welcome Mr. Roland and his estimable family, and trust the citizens of Arkansas City will extend to them a liberal, substantial patronage--feeling confident that Mr. Roland's experience in catering to the wants of the public will enable him to give good satisfaction.

MARRIED. Frank Wood is with us again for a few days--this time with a bride of two weeks. As fast as his friends recover from their surprise at this new departure, they take occasion to extend their congratulations to the newly-wedded couple, and wish them all the joy allotted to mortals in this world. Frank says he thinks he will eventually return to Arkansas City and make his home with us.

The "ad" of the City Drug Store is to be found elsewhere in this issue, the same being located two doors south of the bakery. This establishment has been newly and tastefully fitted up, and contains a complete assortment of everything usually kept in a first-class drug store. Mr. Riley, the proprietor, is a gentleman of several years' experience in the business, and we preduct for him a remunerative patronage.

AD: CITY DRUG STORE,

South Summit Street, Arkansas City, Kas.

A full line of

DRUGS, PATENT MEDICINES,

and everything pertaining to the business.

Physicians' Prescriptions Carefully Compounded Day or Night.

JAS. RILEY, Proprietor.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, OCTOBER 13, 1880.]

Your attention is called to the change in Kellogg & Mowry's advertisement this week. They have a special line of sheet music and musical goods. In their Gospel Hymns they have all the numbers combined, which makes a most choice collection, and among their sheet music may be found the very latest instrumental favorites now having an Eastern run. An idea of their fine assortment of lamps may be had by glancing in that tasty show window.

AD: Why Delay?

Wall paper AT COST at Kellogg & Mowry's. Now is the time to buy.

Lamps of all descriptions, including the latest styles of Library and Bracket Lamps. Chimneys, Shades, etc.

SHEET MUSIC. A fine assortment to select from just received; latest and best.

GOSPEL HYMNS, Nos. 1, 2, and 3 combined, now in stock.

ATTENTION, MUSICIANS! We have a select stock of violins, accordeons, violin bows, cases, etc., and intend to make our store headquarters for musical goods. Our E violin string has no superior. Steel strings constantly on hand.

WE KNOW the above to be true, and that better bargains are offered you at Kellogg & Mowry's than any store in town.

Mahlon Bond brought in a tolerably fair sample of corn last Monday morning, which was raised on the old Max Fawcett place, northwest of town, on the Arkansas. There were nine stalks, the tallest of which was something over nine feet, bearing in all nine ears--all from one grain of corn, as shown by the root. Mr. Bond also raised on the same place a muskmelon measuring five feet in length. The corn can be seen in the TRAVELER office. There's nothing small about Cowley.

A dance is on the tapis. Good enough. But if you are going to have one, have a good one, and let there be nothing wanting to make the occasion as enjoyable as those of "ye olden time." Mr. Roland, the new landlord at the Central Avenue Hotel, has kindly offered the use of the spacious dining room of that house--not only for this occasion, but whenever it is wanted during the season. This is the best dancing room in town, and as the whale said to Jonah, "we think we will take this in."

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, OCTOBER 13, 1880.]

Last Wednesday, about 2 o'clock in the morning, the people of Salt City were aroused to the fact that the house of Mr. James Axley was in flames. It was a new house, and its owner was just finishing it up ready for occupancy. Before anything could be done, the flames had gained too great a headway, and the building burned to the ground. Fortunately there was nothing in it but the workmen's tools, which, however, is quite a severe loss to them. This is the second loss sustained by Mr. Axley by fire, his stable and horses burning last spring.

Our friends up the way are probably not yet aware that the contract was let some three weeks ago, and that work has been progressing on said well for something like two weeks. If you have the time, and are not too lazy, you had better take a walk down in the neighborhood of Speers' mill, where you will see a hole eight feet in diameter and about twenty-two feet deep. In case enough water is found, this is to be "that well for the waterworks."

An incident of a distressing nature happened on our streets, yesterday, about noon, to a stranger as he was coming from the depot. As he approached the store of A. A. Newman & Co., he was observed to become excited, conducting himself very peculiarly, wildly clutching at the air, and finally with a deep groan sank to the earth. Several passers-by ran to his assistance, but for some time he remained unconscious, only opening his eyes for a moment to close them in another spasm. Finally he recovered with a gasp, and as he looked at the pile of boot and shoe boxes in front of A. A. Newman's store, he shuddered and exclaimed: "Do my eyes deceive my ear sight?" He desired to be conducted before a notary public, that he might swear to the fact that A. A. Newman & Co. have the largest, best, and cheapest stock of boots and shoes ever brought to this city. Dot ish so!

Improvement being the order of the day with our school board, let us suggest something that will go very nicely with the new fence soon to be put around the grounds, and which we are sure will meet the approval of every tax-payer. It is this--that a stone sidewalk be laid along that portion of the block fronting on High street, and from the gate to the building.

A neat fence will improve the appearance of our fine school building very much; a four-foot walk along High street, and a six or eight-foot walk from the street to the building, circling from a point in front to either entrance door, would not only add to the beauty of the grounds, but would come nearer placing them on an equality with the building. The tax on each tax-payer would be little or nothing, which would be more than offset by the pride all of us would take in the improved appearance.

Mr. Felton, living east of the Walnut, is our authority for the statement that salt sown on wheat will increase the yield one-half. The amount of salt used is 150 pounds to the acre, and can be sown with the wheat, or in the spring. If this proves true, it is worth trying, as salt can be purchased at little cost compared with the benefits claimed from its use. Mr. Felton says he will try it on half his wheat.

[ARKANSAS CITY MARKET PRICES.]

Wheat, No. 3, per bushel: 65 cents

Wheat, No. 4, per bushel: 55 @ 60 cents

Corn, per bushel: 20 cents

Oats, per bushel: 25 @ 30 cents

Irish Potatoes, per bushel: 60 @ 75 cents

Hay, per ton: $3.50 @ $4.50

Butter, per lb.: 20 cents

Chickens, per dozen: $1.75 @ $2.25

Eggs, per dozen: 10 cents

Hogs, per cwt.: $3.50 @ $3.75

Cattle, Butchers: $2.00 @ $2.25

Cattle, Good shippers: $3.00 @ $3.25

Lard, per pound: 10 @ 12 cents

Wool, per pound: 20 @ 22 cents

Wheat Flour, per 100 pounds: $2.25 @ $3.00

Graham, per 100 pounds, $3.00

Corn Meal, per 100 pounds: $1.20

Shorts, per 100 pounds: 40 cents

Bran, per 100 pounds: 40 cents

Chop feed, per 100 pounds: 60 cents

Salt, per barrel: $2.50

[W. P. HACKNEY.]

To J. Wade McDonald, Attorney-at-law:

Information has reached this city that your partner, W. P. Hackney, is a candidate for the State Senate of Kansas, and that it is reported in Winfield that said Hackney absconded from the State of Illinois.

He lived in this (Logan) county from youth. When about to leave, he in public and notorious manner made known that he was about to quit business, leave this State, and go west to reside permanently. He closed up his business and paid all his debts before leaving. His whereabouts since he left have at all times been known here. The people of Lincoln and this county generally have been gratified to learn of his success in Kansas, and will be pleased to know of his success in the future.

SILAS BEASON, Mayor of city of Lincoln.

R. F. AYRES, Sheriff of Logan county.

WILLIAM TOOMEY, County Clerk.

JOSEPH REAIN, County Treasurer.

STEPHEN A. FOLEY, County Judge.

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LINCOLN, ILL., June 17, 1880.

J. Wade McDonald, Attorney at law: In the case of Smith vs. heirs of James Jackson, reported in the seventy-sixth Illinois reports, we were the attorneys for complainants. Hackney was not personally served with process, he did not appear in the case, either as attorney or otherwise. We personally know Hackney did not abscond the State of Illinois. Since he left his whereabouts have been known to us and the public generally.

BEASON & BLINN.

[PERSONALS.]

Stacy Matlack's mother is visting him from Tiffin, Ohio.

A stone sidewalk is being laid in front of Terrill's livery stable.

Capt. C. M. Scott sold his building on Summit street yesterday to a gentleman in New York for $1,000.

A dance will be held tonight in Winfield in Manning's hall. A few go up from the terminus to "trip the light fantastic."

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, OCTOBER 20, 1880.]

The quiet city of Caldwell was startled by one of her periodical murders recently. Caldwell is a splendid town--to emigrate from.

Frank Schiffbauer and wife, and Ed. Shepard, of Hunnewell, made the city a visit last Sunday. They returned on Monday morning.

BIRTH. Born October 13, 1880, to Walter Fry and wife, of Bolton township, a daughter, weighing 13-1/2 pounds. Pretty good for a beginning!

Joe and Lafe Merritt, of this "burg," are being visited by their cousin, Edwin Pry, late of Bloomfield, Iowa, now residing near Hutchinson, this State.

Mrs. Vawter, mother of the Drs. Vawter, is in town from Milton, Kentucky. She came in response to a telegram announcing the sickness of her son, Jamison.

Mrs. W. J. Stewart, of Denison, Texas, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Dr. Shepard, of this city, and will probably spend the winter with relatives and friends in this vicinity.

Kobie, the Kiowa boy who recently returned from Carlisle, Pennsylvania, very sick, and who was brought from Caldwell to this Agency by Mr. J. H. Stuart, died in a few days after reaching the Kiowa Agency. Transporter.

That man who was seen early Tuesday morning picking up a $10 silver certificate near Hoffmaster's well, will please deliver same to this office so that it may be returned to the owner.

Mrs. E. Watson's "ad" announcing the receipt of a large assortment of millinery goods, will be found in this issue. We safely recommend the ladies to give her a call, and see the many novelties she has provided for the fall and winter seasons.

AD: NEW MILLINERY GOODS!

Mrs. E. Watson has just received a large and elegant assortment of Fall and Winter Goods in the NEWEST STYLES.

Among them may be found the latest novelties of the season--Felt and Napped Beaver Hats, Turbans and Walking Hats, Ostrich Plumes and Tips, Fancy Feathers, Jet and other Ornaments.

LADIES,

please call and examine these goods.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, OCTOBER 20, 1880.]

The building formerly occupied by Mantor & Blakeney is being fitted up and will be opened this week as a saloon by Frank Knisely, who invites his friends and the public to call upon him next Saturday and participate in his free opening.

All Baptists living in Arkansas City and vicinity are requested to meet at the residence of Mr. Sample on Thursday, October 28, at 4 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of talking up and, if practicable, to take the initial steps in the organization of a Baptist church.

Ed. A. Clisbee, reported to have dropped dead on the streets of Wichita, is in Kansas City, in the wholesale drug house of Dickenson & Devens, 1427 Grand Avenue, doing well. Ed. has a thorough knowledge of the drug business, and is an excellent

salesman.

Bolton township has been extensively canvassed in the interest of temperance within the last few weeks with very satisfactory results. Miss Fanny Skinner, we are informed, was successful in gaining the greatest number of signers in advocacy of the amendment to be voted on next month.

A. M. Smythia sees last week's potato and goes it four ounces better. He brought us in a specimen last Monday weighing seven pounds and thirteen ounces, grown on sod ground, and says he has several weighing over seven pounds.

Mrs. J. Q. Shepard and Miss A. Shepard, brother and sister of our Dr. J. T. Shepard, are visiting in this city at the present time. Mr. Shepard is a practical farmer, owning and running a farm in the vicinity of St. Joseph, Missouri, and thinks that there is no doubt that a bright future is in store for Cowley county.

The city council met last Monday evening and passed an ordinance levying a tax for the payment of sidewalks. The ordinance will be published in our next issue. The council also granted Frank Knisely permission to open a saloon in the building north of Mantor's grocery for the term of his unexpired license.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, OCTOBER 20, 1880.]

An invitation, dated October 13, comes to us from Col. Whiting, the gentlemanly agent of the Poncas, to attend the laying of the corner stone of the new school building at Ponca Agency on Friday, October 22. The agency folks have been making extensive preparations for this affair, and efforts have been made to obtain speakers from abroad. We are certain that all who attend will feel fully paid for their trip. The following is the programme of the day.

Prayer by Rev. S. B. Fleming, Chaplain.

Song.

Laying the Corner Stone, by Capt. G. Wiley Martin.

Song.

Addresses by Capt. G. Wiley Martin and others.

Address to the Nez Perces by Mr. James Reubens.

Address to the Poncas by Standing Buffalo.

Song.

U. S. COURT ITEMS: The old tailor, George Manson, who sold whiskey to the Nez Perce Indian, Charles Moses, confessed the crime, and was fined $25 and costs.

The hide thief, Mardrett by name, was found guilty by the jury, and his attorney moved for a new trial.

The old blacksmith counterfeiter was sentenced to State's prison for one year.

A. W. Patterson's trial for selling liquor without a license was continued until next term of court.

The boys charged with selling cigars without license compromised their cases for about $25 each.

The witnesses from Winfield, Arkansas City, and the Territory all returned last Saturday, after enjoying a lively time at Leavenworth and Kansas City.

EDITOR TRAVELER: It is a matter of deep regret that there should be any alleged necessity on the part of the town council to prosecute work on the public well on the Lord's day, and still more is it to be regretted that the work should be so prosecuted as to disturb the devotion of God's people when engaged in His worship in the sanctuary. Charity might for once excuse this breach both of courtesy and law, but when it is alleged that there was within the city limits an actual horse race, then charity and forbearance both cease to be virtues, and justice and law both demand that our civil officers simply see that the law is enforced hereafter. OBSERVER.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, OCTOBER 20, 1880.]

After four years of faithful service, Treasurer Bryan turned the records of his office over to his successor Tuesday morning. No county officer has enjoyed the confidence and esteem of the people as has Mr. Bryan. He leaves the office with every cent of the half million of dollars which have passed through his hands accounted for, with the books in a splendid condition, and the business of the office in perfect shape. Mr. Harden has filed his bond, signed by most of the leading men of the county, and representing a quarter of a million dollars. It is the most complete security ever offered in this or any other county.

The advertised meetings for Hon. W. P. Hackney at Shriver's school house in Sheridan township, Moscow in Silver Creek, Churchill's in Ninnescah, Star Valley, and Harmon's in Rock, Woolley's Crooked Creek, and Bonnewell's in Vernon, Arkansas City, Dexter, and Winfield are withdrawn. He will speak at Dexter on Friday, Oct. 29th, at 7:30 p.m.

O. M. SEWARD,

Chairman Rep. Cen. Com.

TO MY FRIENDS AND THE PUBLIC GENERALLY: I take great pleasure in announcing that I have again opened my office, and would be pleased to attend to all business entrusted to my care, either as a lawyer, notary public, or justice of the peace. I also represent the Home Insurance of New York and the Phoenix of Hartford, Office in the old TRAVELER block, upstairs, Summit street, Arkansas City, Kansas.

JAMES CHRISTIAN.

W. J. Keffer is busy as a bee with his saw-mill in South Bend, but he takes time to read the TRAVELER, and last Monday stuffed two good hard Republican dollars in our unwilling palm, saying he couldn't possibly get along without the pioneer journal of the Arkansas Valley. Jake is one of our first subscribers, and has hung to the TRAVELER through tick and thin for ten years.

The first ball of the season will be given by the Arkansas City social club on Friday of next week, October 29, at the Central Avenue Hotel. One hundred and fifty invitations have been sent out, or will be during this week. The young men have sent to Wichita for music, and from the preparations being made it cannot fail of being a success. Price of tickets, one dollar.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, OCTOBER 20, 1880.]

Our city marshal's attention is drawn to the rather extensive stock of implements on the sidewalk on the west side of Summit street, opposite Pearson's furniture store. To parties passing, either night or day, these implements are anything but pleasant. Two feet of sidewalk, and that next to the building, is all any firm is allowed.

[SHERIFF'S SALE: J. C. McMULLEN VS. SAMUEL L. ENDICOTT.]

By virtue of an order of sale issued out of the district court of the county of Cowley and State of Kansas, and to me directed and delivered, in an action lately pending in said court wherein J. C. McMullen was plaintiff and Samuel L. Endicott was defendant, I will, on

MONDAY, THE 21ST DAY OF NOVEMBER, A. D. 1880,

at 2 o'clock p.m. at the south door of the court house in the city of Winfield, in said county, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash in hand, all the right, title, and interest of the said defendant, in and to the following described real estate, situate in said county: to wit: The west half (1/2) of the southeast (1/4) of section thirty-five (35), township thirty-four (34), south of range four (4) east, containing eighty (80) acres, in Cowley county, Kansas. Said property was levied upon and will be sold as the property of said defendant without appraisement to satisfy said order of sale. Given under my hand, at the sheriff's office in the city of Winfield aforesaid, this the 12th day of October, A. D. 1880.

A. T. Shenneman,

Sheriff of Cowley county, Kansas.

[ATCHISON, TOPEKA & SANTA FE RAILWAY COMPANY.]

[W. P. HACKNEY VERSUS CHARLES C. BLACK.]

"The election of Mr. Shenneman last fall, in the face of most outrageous lies, and without any attempt on Mr. Shenneman's part to explain them away, proved conclusively that Cowley county voters were not governed by such a disreputable sheet as the

"The hills tremble; the fort is wrapped in fearful flame. Amid dying groans the cannon crashed. Men are falling; their life-blood is streaming. Six thousand strong the rebels are pressing the gallant old 7th, while one continued flame pours from the muzzles of her sixteen shooting Henry rifles. A horde against a handfull! The great battle of Allatoona Pass is now over. Corse, Rouett, Tourtelotte, with the surviving of the gallant fifteen hundred, fling their tattered and blood-washed banners triumphantly over this field of death. We now look around us and behold the fort dripping with blood. We attempt to move through the fort and we find it almost impossible without trespassing upon the dead. We change our position. Who do we see here wounded and bleeding? We look again.

"Tis the Hackney brothers, laying side by side. We are wont to say here we see the embodiment of manhood. They looked but boys before the battle, but they look like men now. Look at that cheek; behold that frightful gash! 'Tis a mark of royalty. When future years shall have rolled down the stream of time, and when the country is at peace, on that cheek will be a scar that will lead the mind back to the eventful years that saw this nation 'leap lie a giant from her thralldom of tyranny.'

"We look again. Here lies Lieut. John E. Sullivan of Co. I. He fell fighting like a Spartan. Heroically he braved the frightful tempest and went down crowned all over with laurels of glory. He fell mortally wounded and died about 10 o'clock the next day. We were called to his side as his last moments of life were drawing nigh. Said he: 'Give my sword to the gallant William Hackney of Company H! (which company he commanded when he fell). 'Brave men, I will soon leave you--will pass the river of death.' We stood by his side again, but his spirit had departed and the noble warrior was free from the angry strife of men."

Mr. Hackney has no desire to "read his history in a nation's eyes," or to "wade through slaughter to a throne," but he certainly is justified in resenting such an insult from a person like Charley Black, whose size and habits preclude the possibility of his shouldering anything more war-like than a nursing bottle or rattle-box. A disposition to common fairness among the voters will revolt against such an unwarranted defamation of a man's character. Mr. Black's slur has made more votes for Hackney than all the other Telegram lies have drawn from him.

In conclusion, we wish to say to the voters of this district the real question is, which is the abler man for the State Senate--Mr. Hackney or Mr. Black? There certainly can be but one answer. Four years ago Mr. Hackney and the TRAVELER secured the defeat of Manning. We worked then for what we deemed the best interests of our county, and especially this portion of the county; we are doing the same today. Our voting readers stood by us then, approving our course by their ballots; we trust and believe you will do likewise next Tuesday.

The TRAVELER has no part or parcel in anything but the commercial prosperity of Arkansas City and Cowley county, and when we say the interests of this community will be best served by Mr. Hackney's election, we know whereof we speak. For ten years the TRAVELER has worked to this end, and it always will. Your prosperity means our prosperity. We believe that whatever measure may be brought up in the coming legislature inimical to the interests of any portion of Cowley county, it will be vigorously and effectively opposed by Mr. Hackney. . . ."

[ORDINANCE NO. 83: SPECIAL TAX TO PAY FOR CERTAIN SIDEWALKS.]

Entitled as Ordinance levying a special tax to pay the cost and expense of making certain sidewalks therein named.

BE it ordained by the Mayor and Councilmen of the City of Arkansas City.

SEC. 1st. That a tax of ten dollars and fifty=eight cents ($10.58) be levied and collected from each of the following lots, to-wit:

Lots number twenty-four (24), twenty-five (25), twenty-six (26), and twenty-seven (27), in block number sixty-eight (68), all in the City of Arkansas City. The number of feet of said lots fronting and abutting on said sidewalks, being twenty-six feet and four and one-fifth inches, and the cost of constructing said sidewalks being ten dollars and fifty-eight cents ($10.58), and the cost per front foot being forty (4) cents per front foot as per contract.

SEC. 2nd. That a tax of ten dollars ($10) be levied and collected from each of the following lots, to-wit:

Lot number twenty-two (22) in block number fifty-three (53), and lots number fifteen (15), sixteen (16), seventeen (17), eighteen (18), nineteen (19), twenty (20), twenty-one (21), twenty-four (24), and twenty-five (25), in block fifty-four (54); also lots number twenty-three (23), twenty-four (24), twenty-five (25), twenty-six (26), twenty-seven (27), and twenty-eight (28), in block fifty-three (53), all in the city of Arkansas City. The number of feet of said lots fronting and abutting on said sidewalks being twenty-five (25) feet, and the cost of constructing said sidewalks being ten dollars ($10), and the cost of front foot being forty cents (40) as per contract.

SEC. 3rd. That a tax of eleven dollars and twenty cents ($11.20), be levied and collected from each of the following lots, to-wit:

Lots number thirteen (13), fourteen (14), fifteen (15), seventeen (17), and eighteen (18), in block number fifty-six (56), all in the City of Arkansas City. The number of feet of said lots fronting and abutting on said sidewalks being twenty-eight (28) feet, and the cost of constructing said sidewalks being $11.20, and the cost per front foot being forty cents (40) per front foot, according to contract.

SEC. 4th. That a tax of fifty-two dollars and eighty cents ($52.80) be levied and collected from each of the following lots, to-wit:

Lots number one (1) and twenty-six (26) in block number fifty-six (56), also lots number one (1) and twenty-eight (28) in block forty-five (45), also lot number one (1) in block number thirty-three (33), also lot number one (1) in block number seventy (70), also lot number one (1) in block No. forty-six (46), also lot No. twenty-eight (28), in block fifty-eight (58), also lot number one (1) and tweny-eight (28) in block thirty-four (34), also lot number one (1) in block number twenty-two (22), also lot number one (1) in block sixty-nine (69), and lot number fifteen (15), in block number sixty-eight (68), all in the City of Arkansas City. The number of feet of said lots fronting and abutting on said sidewalks, being one hundred and thirty-two feet (132), and the cost of constructing said sidewalks, being fifty-two dollars and eighty cents ($52.80), and the cost per front foot being forty cents (40) per front foot as per contract.

NOTE: QUIT AT THIS POINT...THIS HAS 10 SECTIONS COVERING SIDEWALKS.

[PERSONALS.]

Captain C. M. Scott came in from the Territory yesterday.

Superintendent Story made our city a flying visit last Monday.

"Turkish Parole." For further particulars, see Schiffbauer Bros.

DIED. Died, on Monday last the infant child of Mr. Kelley, of Grouse creek.

You don't want to be surprised if Mr. Hackney gets 1,000 majority next Tuesday.

Charley McIntire has been quite sick for the past week or ten days, but we understand he is now convalescing.

Mr. Theron Houghton will shortly open out a stock of saddlery and harness in the stone building lately vacated by Fitch & Barron.

Absolutely the finest cigar in town is the "Key West" brand kept at the new "Tivoli." It costs something to get them, but they are daisies.

The nobbiest pen-holders in the country are the celluloid holders at Shepard, Maxwell & Walker's drug store. Loot at them, and then buy one.

A mistake occurred in our last issue. The fine imposed upon Joe Drennan and young Trimble was only $10 each, instead of $25, as stated. Good for the boys.

The Indian flour business is on the move still. A large train of wagons came in on Saturday and others are on the roads between the different agencies and this point all the time.

Gardner Mott's residence in the west part of town has recently been embellished by the addition of a stoop and several coats of paint, thereby much improving the appearance of the same.

The McLaughlin Bro.'s in the stone store are doing a thriving business in groceries, etc., the same being the inevitable result of the care and attention given to their large and increasing trade.

The new grocery firm of Wood & Kroenert will occupy the room just north of Kellogg & Mowry's drug store, which will be renovated and refitted in first class style. They expect to be all ready for business in about two weeks.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, OCTOBER 27, 1880.]

The largest stock of general dry goods ever brought to the city is now being opened at A. A. Newman & Co.'s where bargains of all kinds are daily presented to the hosts of customers who through their store rooms from early morn till dewey eve.

Ollie Stevenson, for the past year a typo on the TRAVELER, and Ben Matlack have gone west to grow up with the country, having started for New Mexico last Thursday. A card from them at La Junta stated they were all right and going right along. Success to them.

Our enterprising merchant Stacy Matlack has fitted up a room in the basement of his building for a clothing department, and having just received a full stock of fall and winter clothing in the best materials and latest styles, can supply all in need of anything in this line.

On Tuesday evening of last week a gathering of old settlers was held at the residence of T. H. McLaughlin, in honor of Mrs. Meigs and Mrs. Bowen, who have been visiting their friends in this vicinity. They returned to their homes in Harper county last Saturday.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, OCTOBER 27, 1880.]

We shall be pleased to welcome Frank and his fair young wife to the social circles of our city, and as to that "grocery business" we can only say both Frank Wood and John Kroenert are well and favorably known in this vicinity and we feel assured will receive a patronage that cannot fail of making their undertaking a complete success.

Next Friday is the time set for a good rousing dance for which every preparation has been made to ensure a most enjoyable time. Several of Winfield's boys are expected. It will be held at the Central Avenue Hotel instead of Matlack's Hall as at first intended.

Dr. D. E. Anderson came up from Kaw Agency last Saturday. The Doctor has been acting in the capacity of post surgeon at this Agency for the past two or three weeks, in the absence of Dr. Hunt, who is visiting in Texas, and we understand he is becoming a favorite with the Indians.

All Baptists living in Arkansas City and vicinity are requested to meet at the residence of Mr. Sample on Thursday, October 28, at 4 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of talking up and, if practicable, to take the initial steps in the organization of a Baptist church.

[BIG DOINGS AT PONCA AGENCY.]

The 22nd of October, 1880, will be long remembered by the people of Ponca Agency, Indians and whites, and those of us who were fortunate enough to be present and take part in the events of the day--a day set apart for laying the corner stone of the industrial school building at Ponca Agency, Indian Territory.

A goodly number of ladies and gentlemen from Arkansas City, Pawnee Agency, and other places, who had been courteously invited by the agent, Col. Whiting, arrived the evening before, and had been "taken in" by their hospitable friends.

From early dawn wagon loads of bright-looking Nez Perces from Oakland, about fifteen miles west of Ponca, came rolling in. Quite a large number of the men and boys were well and comfortably dressed in citizens' clothing--their hair cut short, and having all the appearance of steady, well-to-do farmers going to church. Their wives and daughters were more gaily dressed, but their bright-colored poohaneen, or shawl, and their red or blue tawk-a-muth, or head handkerchiefs, were arranged with remarkably good taste, giving them a tidy, cheerful appearance that was quite picturesque and pleasant to look at. The balance of the men seemed to cling to their scarlet or blue blankets, gay trappings, long hair, ear-rings, paint, and other peculiarities of savage life inherited from their forefathers. Ponca horsemen from distant parts of the reservation came dashing over the hills on their fleet ponies, their bright-colored trappings glittering in the morning sun, while little groups of three or four came straggling in from the tepees and houses in the distance. Near the corral some Ponca men and women were busy cutting up two beeves that had been slaughtered for the occasion, and in fact everything around the Agency betokened the advent of something unusual--the shadowy forerunner of some coming event.

About 10 o'clock we walked out to the site of the school building, and found Col. Whiting, busy superintending the preliminary arrangements. Leaving the workmen, he took us along the solid foundation wall, pointing out the different apartments--the reception rooms, the recitation rooms, the dormitories, the culinary department, etc., showing by his manner that the important work he is so zealously engaged in is to him truly a "labor of love." About 11 o'clock the Nez Perce procession was seen advancing toward us, everyone admiring their orderly manner and attractive appearance as they took their position in front of the school house, the men in front and the women and children in the rear. The Poncas followed and arranged themselves on the north side, also presenting a very respectable appearance. The chiefs of both tribes were seated side by side on seats prepared on the platform, the pipe of peace being handed from mouth to mouth during the ceremony. Behind them was an organ with Miss Kate Whiting as organist, and some ladies and gentlemen of the Agency as choristers.

Mr. James Rubens, interpreter for the Nez Perces--himself a full-blooded Nez Perce, and by the by, an exceedingly intelligent Christian gentleman--stood in front of his people, whilst Mr. Esaw, interpreter for the Poncas, took a position in front of the assembled chiefs, each interpreting to his people the several addresses as they were delivered.

Everything being ready, Col. Whiting made an appropriate address, followed by Rev. S. B. Fleming, of Arkansas City, who led in prayer. After the dedication hymn by the choir, Capt. Martin stepped forward and delivered an eloquent address suitable to the occasion. Another hymn from the choir, and then came the laying of the corner stone.

Before doing so, however, Col. Whiting held up a large tin box, containing many articles that will be of interest to those who, in future generations, may find them in their resting place, and be curiously wondered over as mementos of those old-

fashioned folks who lived "a thousand years ago." The box was then carefully deposited in its "little bed," hewn out of solid rock, the corner stone (well bedded in mortar) placed over it by Col. Whiting, the trowel handed back to the master mechanic with instructions to use every diligence in carrying on the good work, and the corner stone of the industrial school was laid, amid the hearty wishes of all present that it may prove an abundant blessing to the Indians around us, and that from its walls many educated Christian Indians may go forth to be in their time a blessing to their people and an element of strength to the land of their birth.

The Nez Perces were requested to sing one of our Sabbath school hymns in their own language, which they did with considerable vim, all standing up--young and old all seeming to join in with hearty good will.

Several gentlemen were then called upon for addresses, among them Maj. Bowman, agent of the Pawnees, Mr. Rubens, and Tom Hill. This article is perhaps already too long, but we cannot close without giving a synopsis of them, that of Tom Hill being in many respects the most remarkable we ever heard. Mr. Rubens was listened to with marked attention. He told us how the Nez Perces before us came down here in an almost savage condition, and how so many of them had embraced Christianity, and were earnestly striving to walk in the good path; that this had all been done without the assistance of white men, but that their hearts yearned for the sympathy of their white brethren, and in a few manly words asked for the prayers of all good men that they may all be brought out of the woods of ignorance into the glorious light of the sun of righteousness. He was too modest to say, what is well known by many of us, that much of this change is owing to his own earnest missionary labor among this interesting people.

Tom Hill commenced (in the Nez Perce tongue) by sketching his early life, when he roved as a young Indian in the wilds of the far northwest, trained in all the traditions, barbarous customs, and superstitions of his fathers. He traced his life up to manhood--his having been taken prisoner and sent away down here, far from the mountains of his boyhood and the graves of his loved ones; how his heart was very bitter within him, but that, through the talk of Christian friends, he had been brought to see things in a different light, and that now he saw no chance for the Indian only by doing as he had done--adopting not only the white man's religion, but his dress, education, and habits. His manner was not only eloquent and impassioned, but deeply imbued with a heart-felt earnestness that blanched his cheek and glowed in his dark eyes that flashed like coals of living fire. He fairly took us by surprise, and as he spoke, warm words of applause and clapping of hands showed how deeply he had moved the hearts of his audience.

After another hymn from the Nez Perces, in English, Mr. Fleming pronounced the benediction, and we all left, feeling that we had been amply rewarded for having come so far, and wishing great prosperity to Ponca Agency and all the good friends who had so kindly entertained us.

J. W.

The following comprises a list of the articles deposited in the box at the laying of the corner stone.

Standing Buffalo: One knife case.

Hairy Bear: One necklace.

Big Bull: One necklace.

White Eagle: One Sioux scalp and a war whistle. (The scalp was taken by Little Bear, and the Sioux was killed by Joseph Esaw.)

Child Chief: Pair of moccasins.

Little Swift: Silver ring made in 1865.

Makes Crier: Necklace and ring.

Jesse Beard: Buffalo-hair lariat rope.

Three Eagles (Nez Perce): Finger ring.

Red Wolf: String of beads.

Feathers-Around-Neck: Bear's-claw bracelet.

Alexander Waters (Nez Perce): A necklace of bear claws.

Jim Horn (Nez Perce): Feather ornament worn in time of battle.

Jay Gould (Nez Perce): Pair of horns worn on a war hat.

Yellow Bull (Nez Perce): Head war ornament.

Aw-tas-poo (Nez Perce): Necklace.

Red Elk (Nez Perce): Necklace.

Daniel Jefferson: One necklace and two finger rings.

James Porter: Bracelet of beads.

John Hill: Bracelet.

Tom Hill: Two elk teeth.

Samuel Fleming (Nez Perce): Two finger rings.

White Owl: One shell ear-ring.

By Nez Perce women: 5 basques, 2 bonnets, 1 horn spoon, 19 bracelets, 21 finger rings, 8 necklaces, 7 elk teeth, 1 eagle feather, and specimen of root from Idaho called [? kous or koits ... really not sure?] by the Indians.

Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce put in one finger ring.

[PERSONALS.]

Mr. Samuel Hoyt and Mr. Harkins are fitting up an office next door to the Green Front, on west Summit Street.

Riley says the place to buy cigars is at the City drug store.

Mr. A. C. Heflin and wife returned last week after quite an extended visit. A. C. says he hurried back in order to vote.

Stone sidewalks are being put down in several places on Summit street, much improving the appearance of the same.

France, of the City Hotel, looks tired and careworn. Too many people wanting good chuck, and not sufficient room, is the cause of his troubles.

Rev. S. B. Fleming preached a temperance sermon to a large and appreciative congregation in the White church last Sunday evening.

Those who desire to prove up should notice that it is no longer necessary to advertise as heretofore. This change was made by Tom Ryan's late law.

Some Nez Perce Indian Police recently arrested some parties hauling wood from the Territory, and made them take it down to the Agency. An Indian is no fool.

But half a day's ride from Arkansas City will land you where antelope can be seen in herds of twenties, and wild turkeys are plenty. So the mighty hunters tell us.

The articles deposited in the cornerstone of the Industrial school at Ponca Agency were valued above five hundred dollars, that sum being offered for the box and its contents.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, NOVEMBER 3, 1880.]

Trappers are now laying in winter supplies, and are rusticating in the Territory. There is said to be plenty of beaver on Thompson creek, only twenty-five miles from this city.

If the amendment don't put a stop to all such business, Knisely & Patterson, at the new "Tivoli," bid fair to build up a profitable trade. They are undoubtedly artists in their line.

William Parr, in skinning a beef last Monday, had the misfortune to cut one of the arteries in his leg, which caused the loss of considerable blood. Dr. Kellogg dressed the wound.

The case of the United States against Wm. H. Whiteman, formerly agent of the Ponca Indians, is called at Fort Smith, Arkansas, this month. The witnesses from Ponca left last week.

By request of the presbytery, Rev. Fleming will spend next Sabbath with the Nez Perce Indians at Oakland, in consequence of which there will be no services at the white church on that day.

A collection was taken up in the First Presbyterian church last Sunday evening for the benefit of the destitute settlers in Russell county, in the western part of Kansas. A lady just from that section presented the sufferers' claims to the charity of our people.

Joe Hoyt is back from Leadville and the mining districts of Colorado, and shines resplendant in long hair and a suit of oil-tanned buckskin, which shows indications of considerable service. Joe reports a fair amount of success in the mines, and will shortly return.

Central avenue happens to run east and west, and just how you locate that new sidewalk is as mysterious as the source of some of your Democratic lies.

David Hollenbeck and Joe Hoyt, "Buckskin Joe," as he is familiarly called, were at the Tremont yesterday to dinner. They were on their way to Arkansas City from Leadville, to which place they will return soon. They are partners of Frank P. Crews, of this city. Wichita Republican.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, NOVEMBER 3, 1880.]

Dr. Carlisle, of East Bolton, visited our office last week.

Beyond doubt some parties are stealing cattle from the different herds in the Territory. Thomas Hill, on Bitter creek, has lost twenty-one head, ten of them branded 0 on the left hip, and eleven with a diamond brand on right hip, and we have heard of a number of others who have sustained losses.

On the first page of this issue is a graphic description of the exercises at Ponca Agency, recently, at the laying of the corner stone for the industrial school at that place, together with a list of articles deposited therein. Our readers are indebted to the facile pen of our townsman, Mr. James Wilson, for this entertaining account of the doings at Ponca.

The Second Annual Opening Ball of the Y. M. S. C., of Winfield, will be held in the Opera House of that city, on Friday evening, Nov. 5th, 1880, under the auspices of the Young Men's Social Club, which of itself is a guarantee that the affair will be a success in every respect. As Jonah said to the whale, "we'll try and take this in," and would advise our b'hoys to do ditto.

It is with unfeigned pleasure that the friends of J. E. Miller welcome him back to Arkansas City. He returned last Saturday, after an absence of one month, bringing with him his wife and daughter, who have been spending the summer in Massachusetts, and immediately resumed his duties as conductor on the Santa Fe road, in which capacity he is a general favorite.

"One by one the roses fall," and one by one the wanderers return. R. C. Haywood has built an addition to his cosey residence on High street this summer, and thoroughly fitted up the house and surroundings, and last Saturday Mrs. R. C. Haywood returned from her eastern trip to brighten the same. Little Carl was radiant over the ownership of a game chin and the fact that he now possesses a "real little pony,"--that is, a meat one.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, NOVEMBER 3, 1880.]

If there is a man in the Indian service who understands managing an Indian Agency, that man is Col. Whiting, of the Ponca and Nez Perce Agencies. He superintends building the new school house, makes his own brick, burns his own li