[Beginning with Wednesday, August 31, 1881.]

[KANSAS NEWS.]

A six foot vein of bituminous coal has been discovered in Chautauqua county.

George Woods, a dance house keeper, of Caldwell, was shot and killed by Charles Davis. Davis made his escape.

[THE OLD SOLDIERS.]

Delegates meeting--a permanent organization elected, committees appointed, and the time fixed for the reunion of the old soldiers of Cowley.

The meeting at Manning's hall on Saturday, Aug. 20th, was well attended by the old soldiers. Capt. Haight with a section of his battery, put in a number of shots that sounded like old times to the boys. Messrs. Pixley, Requa, Woodruff, Roseberry, and others furnished old time martial music. At 11 a.m. the meeting was called to order with C. M. Wood in the chair, and Jake Nixon, secretary.

On motion, a committee of seven was appointed on permanent organization, consisting of Comrades Wells, Stueven, Stubblefield, Nixon, Waugh, Kretsinger, and Jennings. After some interesting remarks on the part of Capt. Stubblefield, J. W. Millspaugh, H. C. Catlin, and S. M. Jennings, the meeting adjourned until 2 p.m.

The afternoon meeting showed an increase of delegates and much more enthusiasm. The committee on permanent organization beg to submit the following.

For President, Col. J. C. McMullen, of Winfield; for Vice President, we would recommend one from each township to be named by this meeting, and one from the city of Winfield. We submit the name of T. H. Soward. For recording secretary, Jake Nixon, of Vernon; for corresponding secretary, A. H. Green, Winfield; treasurer, J. B. Lynn, Winfield.

Executive committee--Col. McMullen, Capt. Stubblefield, Capt. Hunt, Capt. Tansey, T. B. Bryan, D. L. Kretsinger, and

C. M. Wood.

Finance committee--J. B. Lynn, Captain Siverd, Capt. Myers, James Kelly, and Judge Bard.

Encampment--Dr. Wells, Capt. Stuevens, and Capt. Haight.

Printing--E. F. Blair and Jake Nixon.

Invitation and speakers--Hon. W. P. Hackney, Gen. Green,

D. L. Kretsinger, M. G. Troup, Capt. Chenoweth, Capt. Nipp, Major Marshall, N. W. Dressie, and C. H. Bing.

That the executive committee be entrusted with the general management of the reunion, and are authorized to call to their assistance such help and any sub-committee in their judgment which may seem best for the success of the reunion, and may fill all vacancies that may occur; that the vice presidents are charged with the responsibility of prompt organization of their respective townships, and shall muster and make due reports of all old soldiers to the secretary as soon as possible.

On motion the report was adopted.

Vice-Prsident Soward was called to the chair, which he accepted in a stirring and patriotic speech.

On motion comrades present from the various townships were requested to name their vice presidents.

Vernon: C. M. Waite.

Walnut: Capt. Stubblefield.

Richland: Dan Maher.

Nenescah: J. P. Cook.

Fairview: W. White.

Windsor: Henry Wilkins.

Tisdale: W. R. Bradley.

Sheridan: R. R. Longsore.

Beaver: Chas. Roseberry.

Pleasant Valley: J. W. Flenque.

Dexter: John Wallace.

Creswell: Capt. J. B. Nipp.

Cedar: N. W. Dressie.

Bolton: Amos Walton.

Rock: J. M. Harcourt.

Liberty: S. F. Beck.

The following townships were referred to the executive committee for appointment of vice presidents, who appointed as follows:

Harvey: E. M. Anneu.

Maple: Daniel Winn.

Omnia: J. C. Stratton.

Otter: C. R. Myles.

Silver Creek: Harry Smith.

Spring Creek: Henry Sutiff.

Silverdale: H. N. Chauncey.

The time for holding the reunion as published in the call for the 7th and 8th of October, was then discussed. The sense of the meeting seemed to indicate that the farmers would not be through seeding at that time, and that a later date should be named. On motion the 21st and 22nd of October was fixed as the time for holding the reunion.

On motion, all county papers were requested to publish the proceedings of this meeting. The meeting then adjourned.

JAKE NIXON, Secretary.

[ROLL OF OLD SOLDIERS: CRESWELL TOWNSHIP.]

The following is a list of the Old Soldiers of Creswell township.

NAME C'Y REGIMENT RANK

W. E. CHENOWETH I 16 Ind. Capt.

O. S. RARICK B 61 Iowa Capt.

T. C. BIRD C 81 Iowa Capt.

A. J. BURRELL A 50 Ind. Capt.

O. INGERSOLL A 11 Ills. Capt.

JAMES CHRISTIAN Capt.

M. N. SENNOTT E 21 Mo. Lieut.

W. S. RIDENOUR F 133 O.N.G. Lieut.

R. S. McCLENEHAN K 15 O.V.V. Lieut.

JAMES RIDENOUR L 12 Ind. C. Sarg.

H. D. KELLOGG C 19 Ills. Sarg.

J. E. WILLIAMS E 8 Wis. Sarg.

I. H. BONSALL H 2 Ohio Sarg.

JAMES REILY B 5 Ills. Sarg.

G. H. McINTIRE C 11 Kans. Cor'l.

D. M. PURDY C 20 Ky. Cor'l.

R. L. MARSHALL G 70 Ills. Cor'l.

H. ENDICOTT B 115 Ills. Cor'l.

THOS. V. McCONN A 175 Iowa Private

T. H. McLAUGHLIN K 10 & 11 Mo. Private

T. L. HILL H 1 Ark. Private

C. DOLSBERRY C 22 Ind. Private

M. COLE B 123 Ind. Private

R. E. GRUBBS E 9 Ind. Private

W. A. BASSETT K 9 Maine Private

JACOB MERRINGER A 25 Pa. Private

JOHN A. SMALLEY K 8 Ills. Private

R. E. FITZPATRICK C 135 Ills. Private

J. H. ANDERSON C 53 Ky. Private

W. D. JOHNSON A 66 Ohio Private

GEORGE RUSSELL G 5 Conn. Private

W. H. SPEERS A 2 Ills. B. Private

Wm. T. KIRTLEY H 145 Ind. Private

M. A. FELTON F 192 N. Y. Private

L. F. LAVERTY B 34 Iowa Private

W. NEAL A 15 Iowa Private

AMOS A. DAVIS K 6 Wis. Private

F. M. PECK B 9 Ind. Private

AMOS WRAY K 84 Ills. Private

D. G. LEWIS E 11 Kas. Private

J. S. LEWIS E 11 Kas. Private

J. B. DANIELS H 95 Ohio Private

C. F. SNYDER E 42 Ills. Private

CHAS. LEWIS G 29 Ills. Private

G. W. ABBOTT E 33 Ills. Private

H. ATKINGON D 107 Ills. Private

Wm. ATKINSON G 115 Ills. Private

JOS. R. BENTON H 52 Ind. Private

C. E. BALCOM 1 3 Iowa Musician

A. B. SANKEY H 65 Ohio Ord. Sargt.

FRANK CRAWFORD C 51 Ohio Sargt.

J. C. TOPLIFF U. S. NAVY PAYMASTER.

A. B. DEBRUCE U. S. NAVY.

If there are any old soldiers whose names do not appear in the above list, they will please call in at Ridenour & Thompson's and have their names placed on the roll.

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NOTE: TRIED BEST I COULD TO PUT DOWN THE NAMES AS GIVE...THINK

TYPESETTER MAY HAVE MADE MISTAKES...AND I PROBABLY DID TOO. MAW.

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[COURIER CLIPPINGS.]

The Winfield rifles are re-organizing and will visit the State fair in uniform.

[SOME DIFFERENT NOTICES.]

ATTORNEYS AT LAW, AND NOTARIES PUBLIC.

JAMES CHRISTIAN. C. C. HOLLAND.

We make collections and pay taxes for non-residents, are Agents of the Home and Phoenix Insurance Companies,

AND PROMPTLY ATTEND TO ALL BUSINESS

ENTRUSTED TO OUR CARE.

Office next door to

Cowley County Bank,

Arkansas City, Kansas.

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S. J. Mantor,

LATE MANTOR & BLAKENEY,

Has a Large and Well Selected Stock of

GROCERIES,

Provisions, Tobacco and Cigars, and Everything else kept in a first-class General Store, at Bed Rock Prices. Give us a call.

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[PERSONALS.]

Wheat $1.15 per bushel.

Potatoes $1.50 per bushel.

A new grocery firm--the Daniels Bros.

Old papers at this office, 50 cents per 100.

The TRAVELER commences its twelfth year today.

I. J. Frisby, of Ponca Agency, was in town last week.

W. E. Ruckman paid $10, for the fun he had beating his wife last week.

This week is number one of volume twelve of the Arkansas City TRAVELER.

The "rusty hardware men" smile once more; they are next door to the Post office.

Col. Jordan, Agent of the Ponca and Nez Perce Indians, was in the city yesterday.

Our school will open the second Monday in September; or, one week from next Monday.

Mr. S. J. Mantor his removed from east Central avenue to a house in the northeast part of town.

The much-talked-about investigation at Kaw and Osage Agencies proves to be a "tempest in a teapot."

The Post Office is now located between the Creswell Bank and Schiffbauer Bros. grocery, on East Summit Street.

The case of libel, in which Will Allison, of the Wellingtonian, was defended, was dismissed for want of evidence.

We are informed that U. S. Inspector Pollock is now en route for the Pawnee Agency, to investigate matters generally.

John D. Guthrie, of Bolton, threshed out a piece of wheat last week which yielded nearly 33 bushels to the acre. How is that for high?

M. Chambers, of East Bolton, indulged in a kicking sprre last week, for which Judge Bonsall mulcted him $25 and costs--some $30 in all.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, AUGUST 31, 1881.]

The Salt City Hotel scheme has busted, but Dr. Perry, of Illinois, has in contemplation the erection of five cottages for rent near the Bath House.

Prof. C. T. Atkinson has purchased the house recently occupied by George Cunningham, in the west part of town, and will take up his residence therein in a few days.

John T. Gooch, of Oakland Agency, Indian Territory, was in this city last Monday, acting as interpreter for the Indians, upon whom Benedict perpetrated the theft.

The impromptu hop at the City hotel, on Monday night, was an enjoyable affair. We hope this may be but the commencement of a long series of joyous meetings.

Capt. C. M. Scott has been in the eastern part of the county, where he has bought a large tract of land, which he intends to operate as a sheep ranch. C. M. Scott is at home in any kind of stock business, and will make it a success if any man can.

The Express Companies have extended their lines to Salt City, for the purpose of shipping the famed Geuda water to their many patrons now demanding it. We understand a daily hack will be run in connection with this department. Our citizens should give this matter attention.

SOLDIERS: ATTENTION. The soldiers in Bolton township are requested to meet at the Bland schoolhouse on Saturday evening, September 2nd, for the purpose of taking some measures in regard to attending the reunion of Cowley county soldiers at Winfield. Soldiers are requested to notify each other of the meeting, and all are requested to attend.

A. WALTON, Vice President of Bolton Township.

Mr. A. R. Satterthwaite, of Ponca Agency, gave us a pleasant call last week upon his return from the Eastern part of the State, where he had been spending a short vacation. Mr. Satterthwaite is one of the oldest and most popular of the employees at the above Agency, and a gentleman whom it is ever a pleasure to meet either socially or on business.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, AUGUST 31, 1881.]

We take pleasure in calling attention to the card of the new law firm of Christian & Holland, which appears in this issue. The senior partner is well known as a lawyer--all over the State, while the junior partner, being a graduate of Ann Arbor, guarantees that all business entrusted to them will be in good hands.

NOTE: ALREADY TYPED UP CARD!

The announcement of Mr. L. B. Stone as a candidate for the office of county treasurer appears in this issue. Mr. Stone is an old resident of Richland township and the endorsement he received from the caucus held there on the 25th inst., a report of which will be found in another column, speaks very strongly in his favor.

Hon. R. F. Burden, a prominent stock man of eastern Cowley, will feed 200 head of steers this winter, and be ready for grazing on good pasture in the future; he proposes to sow fifty bushels of Kentucky blue grass seed on his farm at the head of Silver creek. Telegram.

RETURNED. Mr. A. A. Newman returned from the East last Sunday wither he has been absent for several weeks laying in an extensive stock of fall dry goods, hats, caps, boots, and shoes to supply the rapidly growing demands of his business. Mr. Newman is one of our most enterprising merchants, and all, the ladies especially, look forward with pleasure to the opening of the fall goods.

Mr. S. Matlack returned from New York on Saturday last, having, during his absence, made one of the largest purchases of dry goods and groceries ever brought to the city. The following speaks so truthfully of this gentleman's stock and business enterprise, that we could say nothing more to the point, so simply reproduce the words of one of our exchanges.

"Mr. S. Matlack, of Arkansas City, Kansas, is receiving an immense stock of dry goods and groceries, which he recently purchased in New York. Mr. Matlack has a large and complete stock of general merchandise, and if bed rock prices, square dealing, and courteous treatment will win the Territory trade, he is bound to have it. He has a large and very complete line of hats and caps and boots and shoes, especially adapted to the wants of the people in the Territory. He has also the largest stock of clothing in the city, which he will sell during the fall and winter regardless of cost.

"Mr. Matlack asks the cattle men and others to call and examine his immense stock, assuring them that he will show them goods of such quality and offer them at such prices that they will be benefited by trading with him. He gives special attention to the Territory trade, and orders by mail will be promptly filled, and at lowest prices."

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, AUGUST 31, 1881.]

John T. Bennett, a citizen of this county, living between Clear Dale and South Haven, was last Sunday morning, arrested by Sheriff Thralls, on the charge of stealing cattle, and brought to this city. The Complainants are Nez Perce Indians. There seems to be no doubt of Bennett's guilt, and the Sheriff is of the opinion that he has been engaged in the same business for three years. Mr. Hazzard, to whom the stock was sold, had butchered four of them at the date of Bennett's apprehension. During the afternoon of the same day, he visited the prisoner; and was requested by him to "run" the cattle yet alive, and to efface the brands on the hides of those he had killed. After the preliminary examination, he will be taken to Fort Smith to be tried in the Federal Court. Wellingtonian.

The Bullet vs. Rocks.

On Monday morning a fuss took place between Bill Baxter and W. C. Baird, clerk of the City hotel, the cassus belli being a dime smoke furnished Baxter, and for which he refused to pay. Several compliments of a highly personal character were indulged in, after which a tournament, in which two shots were fired, transpired. W. C. Baird handled the pop, but without damage to his assailant, who promptly gathered a rock and went for Baird. The "bad man" grasped the situation and fled for refuge, and, in the words of a bystander, made his coat tail crack in his effort to make good time. A warrant was taken out for Baird, who was arrested and taken before Judge Bonsall, who bound him over to appear at 1 o'clock yesterday. When the time for trial came, he turned up missing, and thus forfeited his bail of $100.00.

The wheel of time, in its revolutions, works many changes and in its constantly unrolling panorama of life reveals transpositions and combinations, which partake of the incredible, yet prove the proverb, "Truth is stranger than fiction." These remarks were naturally suggested by a piece of life history extending over an entire generation, the main actors in which are numbered amongst our respected citizens.

Nineteen years ago yesterday four of our citizens, to-wit: Capt. W. E. Chenoweth, Lieut. W. S. Ridenour, Corporal J. Ridenour, and J. B. Daniels, were captured by Gen. Kirby Smith, of the Confederate army, at Richmond, Kentucky, but were paroled after being held but a short time. All four served during the entire war, and, to say the least, it is passing strange that, after the lapse of so many years, they should meet again on the prosaic battlefield of every day life.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, AUGUST 31, 1881.]

Does Farming Pay?

We are permitted to publish the following facts. One year ago Mr. J. B. Nichols, of Winfield, purchased 80 acres of raw land 2-1/2 miles northeast of Winfield, for which he paid $350. He broke out 25-1/2 acres--13-1/2 was sown with wheat, which yielded 350 bushels of good wheat, which he sold at $1.20 a bushel; or $420. His 12 acres of corn has been estimated at 350 bushels, and 35 cents offered; or $122.50. This will give him $542.50 for his wheat and corn, which returns him the purchase money and leaves him a balance of $192.50, which will more than pay the cost of breaking, planting, harvest, and marketing his crops.

Does farming pay? Look at these facts and figures, you who have grumbled and growled yourselves hoarse about the non-profits of farming in Kansas. Brace up and go to work, and you or anyone else can make as good a showing as does Mr. Nichols. Telegram.

Geuda Springs have had no Western boom yet to force them to notoriety; but, by their actual merits as curative agents in all bilious, skin, and chronic diseases, they are steadily and surely coming to the front rank among the mineral waters of the West. And the time is not far distant when, in the opinion of your humble servant, they will outrank them all.

Among the wonderful cures to be noted this season, I may mention a case of dropsy which had been given up by the attending physicians, several cases of rheumatism, and four or five cases of venereal diseases in their worst form, and scores of cases of debility, dyspepsia, liver complaint, etc., in all of their complicated forms, each giving away and decidedly benefited and cured by the use of these waters alone.

Through the kindness of Mr. Berkey, one of Salt City's best merchants, I learned that a fine hotel will soon be completed and located south of Mr. Berkey's store building in Salt City, to be three stories high, and contain one hundred rooms. The means are to be furnished by a young lady now residing in Salt City, a guest of Mr. Berkey.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, AUGUST 31, 1881.]

. Territory Items.

An Indian train of fifty wagons left the agency on the 21st for Arkansas City, to be loaded with commissary supplies and annuity goods.

A herd of 2,000 buffalos is reported as being in Cheyenne county near the Colorado line, about eighty-five miles west of Oberlin.

Mr. A. C. Williams returned on the 21st from a trip to the Pan Handle, where he went to dispose of some cattle. He says water is very scarce and in many parts the range is burned off.

About 2,700 head of cattle were unloaded last week at

Chorcan [?] by government contractors and from thence driven across to the Osage Agency. From heat and overcrowding, nearly a hundred died in transit.

Quite an excitement prevails among our people by the shooting of Little Buck, an Osage Indian, by U. S. Deputy Marshal L. W. Marks. The facts are as follows: Marks came upon Little Buck, who is wanted at Fort Smith on a charge of horse stealing near Barnettsville, Cherokee Nation, and ordered him to surrender, whereupon Little Buck drew a butcher-knife and started toward Marks, saying at the same time that he would die before he would surrender. Marks drew his pistol and fired. Little Buck is a noted thief and has been on the scout for some time. He has also said that he wanted to kill one marshal, then he would be willing to die. Indian Journal.

[SNAG BOAT "WICHITA" - ARKANSAS RIVER SERVICE.]

From a Little Rock paper we clip the following description of the government snag boat "Wichita," which was built for service in the Arkansas river above Fort Smith and named as a compliment to one of the flourishing towns of Kansas. The trial trip took place August 1st, and any day we may look for the "Wichita's" appearance on our waters.

"The boat was built by Capt. Joe Evins, of Dardanelle, under the supervision of Capt. T. H. Handburry, corps of engineers, United States army, government engineer of this district. All the wood, with the exception of the cabin, built by J. Lawrence, of St. Louis, was obtained in this city. William Farrell, of the Wrightsville mill, furnishing the excellent lumber used in the hull. The boat is 125 feet in length, with a 26 foot beam and 3 feet hold. When completed she will draw sixteen inches, She has two steel boilers, each 36 inches in diameter and 16 feet in length. They have four flues each. There are double engines, cylinders 8-1/2 inches in diameter, with a stroke of 36 inches. She is supplied with a first-class stand capstan, and a crane to pull sixty tons. She will have accommodations for officers and crew to the number of thirty, and no efforts will be spared to make her one of the best crafts dedicated to the stump pulling service of Uncle Sam."

[SOME BUSINESS LOCALS.]

FOR SALE. A Horse, Buggy, Harness, Saddle and Bridle; also, a good Sewing Machine. They can be seen at my residence.

R. C. McClenahan.

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Slates! Slates!! Slates!!! at Shepard & Maxwell's.

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STRAYED. From Hanson's pasture, in southwest Bolton, two suckling calves; one with black face, the other dark red. Reward will be given for information of their whereabouts, left at this office. C. G. Furry.

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[KANSAS NEWS.]

It is stated that several native cattle have died from Texas fever within the past ten days, in the vicinity of Caldwell, and that there is considerable excitement over the matter among local stockmen.

[STORY ABOUT W. P. HACKNEY.]

A GOOD ONE ON HACKNEY. We take the following from the Wichita Beacon in regard to Hon. W. P. Hackney, the great temperance reformer of Cowley county.

"Mr. Hackney, of Winfield, the able prohibition legislator, having succeeded, he thinks, in driving whiskey off the streets into the houses of Winfield, determined to try his hand in the village of Douglas, Butler County. He employed a small boy to go to a drug store and purchase a pint of "tea," furnishing the lad with the money. The boy followed the instructions, went to the drug store and asked for a pint of "tea." The proprietor replied that he was busy, and for the boy to call again in a few minutes and he would get it for him. The boy returned and the flask of "tea" was handed to him. "How much?" asked the boy. "It is high, but there is a good deal of trouble now in the "tea" trade, and we have to put on the price." The boy took the "tea," paid the money, and delivered the package to the Great Reformer. Bill smelt of it and then asked the boy, "What in the h___l did you ask for?" "Tea," said the young cat's paw of this honored reformer. "Well, by g__d, you got tea."

This, indeed, is a good joke; told in good style and takes wherever it is read, but for fear it might mislead the public by being taken for a fact, we have to say that the Hon. Wm. P. Hackney has not been in Douglas for three years, and at the time the story is credited, he was in Colorado; besides he never sends boys on important business, and is too good a judge of human nature to make a mistake in a man. As a joke it is well enough, but for a fact the story is without any foundation whatever. It won't hurt Mr. Hackney, however, as he is used to being lied about.

[OKLAHOMA BARRIER: COLONIZING NEGROES IN OKLAHOMA TERRITORY.]

"What is the status of your plans for colonizing negroes on the Oklahoma lands?" J. Milton Turner was asked recently.

The colonizer shook his head rather regretfully as he said:

"In status quo. There is no likelihood of doing anything till fall. If you recollect, I told the Post Dispatch just before the Fourth of July that I was then making arrangements to go to Washington and that my prospects were very encouraging. It was so.

"Then came the shooting of Garfield, to whom we were looking for countenance of our plans, and we were obliged to stop short. The question of the occupancy of the lands by Negroes had, after a good deal of correspondence, resolved itself into definite shape. All that was needed to be done was the issue of an executive order from the President, and the Territory would be opened to settlement by Negroes. We were full expecting this action from Mr. Garfield when he was stricken down. Indeed, we had an assurance which satisfied us that this would be done, and I hoped to be able to declare all obstacles in our colonization plan removed when I got back from Washington."

The position which Mr. Turner had taken regarding these lands of Oklahoma, and which, he believed, was about to be recognized by the administration, was very briefly this.

These lands were ceded back by the Indians shortly after the war to the Government on the understanding that freedmen were to be colonized on them. Mr. Turner holds that they are made by the terms of the transfer from the Indian tribes to the Government, the heritage of the Negroes, and that justice requires that the right of the Negroes to acquire homesteads on the lands should now be recognized. All that is wanting to bring this about is the executive order spoken of. Post Dispatch.

[LETTERS REMAINING IN POST OFFICE.]

List of letters remaining uncalled for in the post office at Arkansas City, Kansas, September 1st, 1881.

FIRST COLUMN:

Ayers, Mrs. J. E.; Brewster, George; Began, Mrs. Ida;

Cretlord [? hard to read], Dillard; Davis, F. L.; Daniels,

James L.; Elliott, James; Fitzgerald, David; Franklin, Elick; Griggs, O. A.; Hegy, Amos; Garrett, B. E.; Hamberg, P;

Hastings, M. E.; Hatfield, John; Hartley, Ses; Kennedy, Sarah J.; Loch, Adam; Luther, W. H.; Lewis, John; McAndrews, Capt. I. W.; Mass, John; Owen, D. C.; Patchen, Joseph; Palmer, C. W.;

Palmer, Dr. A. E.; Sanders, Sary; Turner, Thos; Wetshel, W. T.

SECOND COLUMN:

Baber, Abraham; Bryan, Daniel; Carder, Emma; Cohmes, W. C.; Davis, Emma; Davis, Joseph; Frayzey, A. M.; Fitzgerald Bros.; Fry, Enoch; Guire, M. E.; Harris, I. G.; Hamilton, May; Hall, Jack; Hatfield, J. C.; Hill & Dean; Jourdan, Mager; Kasman, Kate; Livings, S. H.; Lauders, J. M.; Lewis, Mary Ann; Mathews, Cora; Mayrs, Andrew B.; Patrick, J. M.; Parks, R. W.; Picket, Edward; Surles, G. W.; Toles, Lieut. B.; Vasey, Mary; Wells, Clara B.;

Wardlow, D. W.

Parties calling for any of the above named letters, please state that they were "advertised."

JAMES C. TOPLIFF, P.M.

[GEUDA SPRINGS.]

NOTE: A PHOTOGRAPH APPEARS WITH CAPTION ABOVE IT STATING "GEUDA SPRINGS"...ABOVE BUILDING CAPTION APPEARS SHOWING "IN SUNNY SOUTHERN KANSAS"...BELOW PICTURE CAPTION APPEARS SHOWING "VIEW OF BATH HOUSE AS NOW COMPLETED."

ARTICLE:

These springs are situated in the south-western part of Cowley county, Kansas, seven and one-half miles north-west of Arkansas City, are 7 in number, and contain 7 different kinds of Mineral Water; and neither does it require a chemical analysis to detect the difference, as it is readily distinguished by the taste. They are a sure cure for ULCERATIONS OF THE UTERUS AND FEMALE WEAKNESS, generally. Also RHEUMATISM, Diabetes, Sciatica, Catarrh, Diseases of the Skin, LIVER and KIDNEYS; Erysipelas and Dyspepsia, and are the best known remedy to tone up the digestive organs.

We have a first-class Bath House--baths are better than any Turkish Bath.

GUARANTEE

To prove that we mean just what we say, we will enter into a WRITTEN CONTRACT TO CURE any of the diseases above named; no cure no pay, and will pay the board of invalids besides, in case they are not benefited by using the waters.

TOPOGRAPHY.

The springs, themselves, are a NATURAL CURIOSITY, well worth a trip to see them.

We have an elegant SALT LAKE for boating, excellent roads for buggy-riding; splendid waters for fishing; plenty of game within a few hours ride, for hunting; the most beautiful climate in America, and the most beautiful country "God ever made." We have implicit faith in this "Bonanza." Come and see us.

The following named persons have been cured of the ailments mentioned:

L. B. Thomas, Winfield, Ks., Rheumatism.

J. E. Searle, Winfield, Ks., Scrofulous sores.

J. Allen, Salt City, Ks., Diabetes and Cattarh.

H. T. Shivvers, Win., Ks., Rheumatism and Neu.

E. Mills, Salt City, Ks., Scrofulous and Rheu.

Mrs. L. Parmenter, Topeka, Ks. Rheumatic enlargement

of joints.

Mrs. Day, Wellington, Ks. Ulcerated Stomach and

Uterus.

We refer to the above persons by permission. We also refer to the following persons, some of who are now using these waters:

J. Kearsh, Winfield, Ks., Dropsy.

H. Vigus, Wichita, Ks., Sciatica.

Miss Annie Arnspiger, Cleardale, Ks.

Bettie Berkey, Salt City, Ks., Erysipelas.

W. C. Crawford, Wellington, Ks., Paralysis.

J. M. Mahan, Wellington, Ks., Inflammatory Rheu.

Judge T. F. Blodgett, Wellington, Ks., Liver Disease.

G. Darlington, Winfield, Ks., Blood and Skin Dis.

We have never yet failed to cure any of the diseases mentioned in this circular, no matter of how long standing, and have effected at least 500 cures, 200 of which were of ladies

afflicted with ulcerations, falling or weakness generally, 100 with Rheumatism, 100 with Skin and Blood Diseases, and 100 with the other diseases mentioned. That such are the facts, we refer to the persons above named, and also the people of Cowley and Sumner counties generally, most of whom are acquainted with these Springs. Write and see what they say. The Springs are named from the Indian word Ge-u-da, meaning healing.

ANALYSIS.

A qualitative analysis of these waters shows that they contain the

Bi-carbonate of Soda,

" Iron,

" Calcium,

Sulphates of Ammonia,

" of Magnesia,

Chlorides of Sodium,

" of Potassium,

Iodide of Sodium,

Bromide of Potassium,

Sulphur and Silica, and are charged strongly with Carbonic acid gas.

HOW TO OBTAIN THE WATERS.

The Express Companies have extended their lines from Winfield to Salt City, and will ship the waters to any point desired. Parties desiring waters address H. A. Newcomb, Winfield, Kansas. For further particulars address the

GEUDA SPRINGS CO.,

Arkansas City, Cowley Co., Kansas,

or: Salt City, Sumner Co., Kansas.

NEXT COMES ANOTHER PHOTOGRAPH WITH CAPTION UNDER IT STATING "VIEW OF SALT LAKE TAKEN FROM PHOTO."

[PERSONALS.]

Groceries at Daniels Bros.

Dexter supplies Cedar Vale with ice.

Wheat is now worth $1.30 per bushel.

R. E. Grubbs goes to Chicago next Saturday.

Wheat $1.25 a bushel on our streets last Thursday.

Read the new "ad" of Daniels Bros. in this issue.

AD: Daniels Bros.,

-DEALERS IN-

GROCERIES,

Both Fancy and Staple,

of which they will constantly keep on hand a large and Fresh Stock for sale at the LOWEST PRICES IN TOWN.

GOODS DELIVERED

free to all parts of the city and vicinity.

Your patronage is solicited.

DANIELS BROTHERS,

Arkansas City, Kansas.

James Headly, of Bolton, favored us with a call last week.

Mr. C. H. Searing is absent in the East, attending to business maters.

Mrs. W. J. Stewart, late of Denison, Texas, is staying in town with relatives.

We learn that a bi-weekly hack is to be run between the Otoe Agency, Indian Territory, and this city.

The Yankee Notion store is now located in the old post office building, on west Summit street.

John B. Walker expresses himself tired of Illinois and may return to Sunny Kansas before many months.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, SEPTEMBER 7, 1881.]

Sheriff Shenneman got after the boy who broke jail last Monday, and of course took him in, near Oxford.

Mr. J. C. Pickering is now occupying the Hartsock building, in the north part of town, having sold his late residence.

Mrs. Cyphers and Mrs. Basset have been spending several days in the salubrious vicinity of Salt City and the Geuda Springs.

W. H. Rathburne, formerly of Bolton township, but located now near Cedar Vale, has struck indications of zinc in digging a well.

Mr. Bowen, an old-time resident of this city, is in town with his family upon a visit to Mr. and Mrs. T. H. McLaughlin.

Lambert and Ellis make their bow to the public through the medium of an "ad" and special notices in this issue.

AD: MONEY TO LOAN LOWER THAN THE LOWEST

BY THE COWLEY COUNTY

LAND AND LOAN CO.

LAMBERT & ELLIS

ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS.

NOTICE: $400,000.00 TO LOAN on REAL ESTATE in Cowley and adjoining counties by

LAMBERT & ELLIS.

NOTICE: STOCK RANCHES for sale by LAMBERT & ELLIS.

NOTICE: LAND BOUGHT AND SOLD by Cowley County Land and Loan Company. Apply to

LAMBERT & ELLIS.

The "four hundred subscribers," in whose interest Ed Greer of the Courier howled so piteously, by actual count, numbers 94. That's about as near the truth as Ed ever gets, though.

Mr. Decker, on Beaver Creek, in the eastern part of this county, sold his corn, hay, and millett to some stockmen for $1,000 each. Not many fvarmers have done as well this year.

Rev. C. Swarts, of Arkansas City, called on us the first part of the week, and informed us that he would preach in this city tomorrow week, and also that he would preach hereafter regularly two Sundays in each month in this city.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, SEPTEMBER 7, 1881.]

The apportionment of the State school fund to Cowley county for the month of August has been made and amounts to $3,270.76, which will be distributed on the basis of the enumeration of 1880, giving 44 cents per scholar.

An Arkansas City man is holding a herd of several hundred yearlings and two-year-olds near Maple City, which he asks $12 and $14 per head for. Feed and water are scarce, and he will probably have to winter them.

The old reliable furniture man comes to the front this week with a new "ad," in which he states what he can do for his many patrons in the future. Call and see that nobby new lot of parlor, office, chamber, and kitchen furniture he is receiving for the fall trade.

AD: 1871 1881

P. PEARSON,

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN ALL KINDS OF

FURNITURE,

Mattresses, Curtains, Mirrors, etc.

-A LARGE STOCK OF-

METALIC AND WOOD CASKETS AND CASES

ALWAYS ON HAND.

PRICES AS LOW AS THE LOWEST.

SIGN: "BIG CHAIR."

EAST SUMMIT STREET, ARKANSAS CITY,

COWLEY COUNTY, KANSAS.

We are informed that by tonight the canal will be ready for water, and nothing more is needed but to admit the same whenever the mills are ready for business. It is expected that the Ayer's mill will soon be ready, as the building is complete and the machinery nearly in place, and work upon the Speer's mill is being prosecuted vigorously.

Miss Lucy Walton, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Matlack, for several months past, returns to her home, in the East, tomorrow. During her sojourn in the city, Miss Walton has made many friends by her genial and engaging manners, and her return will leave a gap in the social circle of our city.

Work upon the dam across the Arkansas river has been suspended for the past few days, on account of high water, but the making of mattresses still goes on so that as soon as the water subsides the work will be resumed. No damage has been done to the dam so far, it all remaining intact, the only trouble being caused by the washing of the river banks, which have now been secured from further trouble of a like nature.

WINFIELD, KANSAS, Sept. 5, 1881.

The following described property, owned by the Winfield Bank, Winfield, Cowley Co., Kansas, was taken from near Salt City, Sumner Co., by one E. Collins--calling himself a physician.

A liberal reward will be paid either for the property (whole or in part) or the thief.

One iron gray horse, ten years old, about 14 hands high; one bay horse about 6 years old, 14-1/2 hands high; saddle mark on right side; one double Bain wagon; 3-1/4 Thinble; one set of double harness. Notify by telegraph.

J. C. McMULLEN, President.

Last Friday we made farewell to Mr. L. H. Scott, who has been sojourning in our city for several weeks past, the guest of his brother, our respected newsman, C. M. Scott. L. H. highly enjoyed the change from prosaic existence in New York City to the unbounded freedom of Western life, and we miss our guess if he does not return ere long and try his hand at "growing up with the country." Mr. Scott is a thoroughly genial companion, and one for whom we shall always entertain regard. He is now en route for the Old World, and we heartily wish him a bon voyage.

A dance was held at the Central Avenue hotel last Friday evening in honor of Miss Julia Deming, of Wichita, who is now in the city, a guest of Miss Mattie Mitchell. Among the happy throng we noticed the following ladies and gentlemen.

Misses Julia Deming, Mattie Mitchell, Kate Hawkins, Lucy Walton, Mary Parker, Belle Cassell, Lizzie Wyckoff, Susey Hunt, Alma Dixon, Lilly Chamberlain, Ella Bowers, ____ Wouzo, Effie Tate, Mrs. R. A. Houghton, Mrs. C. R. Sipes, Messrs. S. D. Longedorff, W. Cline, R. P. Hutchins, Chas. Hutchins, C. Swarts, ____ Ellis, A. H. Fitch, M. B. Vawter, C. C. France, C. Holland, C. M. Swarts, Chas. Swarts, C. R. Sipes, R. A. Houghton, J. Vawter, Ollie Stevenson, F. Farrar, and J. Kroenert, who merrily chased old Father Time till past the midnight hour.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, SEPTEMBER 7, 1881.]

MARRIED. On Wednesday last, Aug. 31st, 1881, at the residence of the bride's parents, in Liberty township, Miss Ida V. Easterday to J. C. Loveland, of this city.

CRESWELL TOWNSHIP. The Republican voters of Creswell township are hereby notified that a primary election will be held at I. H. Bonsall's office, in Arkansas City, on Thursday, September 8, 1881, at 2 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of choosing seven delegates and alternates to the Republican county convention, to be held on the 10th day of September, 1881, at Winfield.

G. H. McINTIRE,

Chair., Township Committee.

We take pleasure in announcing Dr. C. C. Green as a candidate for coroner in this issue. Dr. Green is very highly spoken of by those well acquainted with him as a thoroughly competent practitioner and a pleasant gentleman, in every way qualified for the position. The doctor attend many of the sufferers by the recent cyclone, and there gained the reputation of "the whitest physician that practiced in that region."

All old soldiers of the Union army that served during the late Rebellion, in any capacity, now residents of Creswell township, are requested to meet at I. H. Bonsall's office on September 9th at 2 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of organizing and making arrangements to take part in the reunion at Winfield on the 21st and 22nd of October, 1881.

By request of J. B. NIPP,

Vice President

of Executive Committee "Old Soldiers' Reunion."

Our school term commences next Monday, under the management of Prof. C. T. Atkinson and an able corps of assistants. Let all who are interested in school matters, directly or indirectly, use their utmost endeavors, to make the school a success in the future.

[SOME BUSINESS LOCALS.]

I will sell the n. w. 1/4 and lots 2 and 3, and n. e. 1/4 of s. w. 1/4 of section 36, township 34, range 3, lying immediately south and west of the town site of Arkansas City, Kansas, and owned by Sophia V. French, for six dollars per acre. Part of the purchase money may remain on time. Perfect title given. Must be sold within thirty days. Apply to

J. C. McMULLEN,

Winfield Bank.

New and Fresh Goods are daily received by Wyckoff & Son, who are anxious to sell the same.

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Broiled Mackerel,

Soused Herring,

Lime Juice and all Novelties at H. Godehard's.

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[GEUDA SPRINGS.]

The Geuda mineral springs, which are just coming into prominent notoriety, are situated in the southwestern part of Cowley county, near Salt City. They were known by the Osage and other Indians, and used by them as a medicine before any white people had settled there, and their traditions are that big medicines, or in common parlance, their pow-wows, were held there every third moon far back in the dim past. They take their name from the Indian word Ge-u-da, which means healing. There are seven of the springs, all very near together, and each of them appear to have a different taste.

They were not known by white people as mineral springs until about 1870, when by accident, they were tried by Robert Mills, who was cured of scrofula and rheumatism. There being but few settlers in that section at the time, no particular attention was called to it for some time afterward.

The water being very bright and sparkling, however, and a road passing close by, many persons, of course, took a drink of them, and pronounced them almost invariably, unfit to drink, as the taste was not agreeable, and they had the effect of a cathartic.

Hackney and McDonald, of our town, purchased the land in 1878. The springs were soon afterward tried by many persons for skin diseases, and we believe invariably with success. They were soon after purchased by Newman & Mitchell, of Arkansas City, Kansas, who paid $4,000 for them, and in the spring of 1881 built a large bath house, and they have since been tried for all the diseases imaginable, almost, and prove to have remarkable effects in most uterine troubles, liver, kidney, and skin diseases as well as rheumatism. Up to the present time only a qualitative analysis of the waters has been made.

ANALYSIS GIVEN...SAME AS THAT USED IN AD!

Since March, 1881, the bath house has been crowded, and there being but meagre hotel accommodations, many who whould have tried the waters could not be accommodated there. They have, however, gained an excellent reputation for curative properties. Several persons of our town have been benefited by use of the waters, notably T. H. Sivvers, L. B. Thomas, J. E. Searle, and Judge J. Wade McDonald, and we now understand Jacob Kearsh, who formerly was a baker for Mr. Dever here and whom everybody thought was going to die with dropsy, is improving very rapidly bu use of the waters.

C. R. Mitchell has lately bought out the interest of A. A. Newman, and is now making arrangements to build a sanitarium. A gentleman from Illinois is in Chicago purchasing the material for ten cottages; other parties are making arrangements to put up a good hotel, and several parties in Winfield and Arkansas City have engaged to put up summer residences at the Springs.

Parties going to the Springs now and intending to stay any length of time should go prepared with tents as the houses are full most of the time, but it is expected that good accommodations will be made for all within the next sixty days. Kansas never furnishes anything by halves, and we believe we have the best mineral springs in existence. Winfield Daily Telegram.

[REPUBLICAN COUNTY TICKET.]

[BIG AD: E. D. EDDY.]

SCHOOL BOOKS AT BOTTOM PRICES.

ever brought to the city I can supply all demands for the same at bottom prices.

I MEAN JUST WHAT I SAY,

the oldest, most reliable, and best furnished drug house in Cowley county, established in 1870, carrying the most complete stock of drugs, paints, oils, glass, etc., ever brought to Southern Kansas. I propose to give

BOTTOM PRICES ALL THE WAY THROUGH.

[ARKANSAS CITY & SOUTHERN STAGE AND EXPRESS CO.]

Stage And Express Co.

Leaves Arkansas City each week on Monday and Tuesday at

6 a. m. for

OKMULGEE, I. T.,

and arrives therefrom on Wednesdays and Saturdays, at

6 p.m.

R. J. MAXWELL,

Agent.

[PERSONALS.]

Peaches $1 a bushel.

Sorghum making has begun.

F. J. Hess goes to Philadelphia, Pa., soon.

J. L. Merritt left for Colorado last Friday.

The Arkansas City schools receive from the State $179.95.

Corn was sold at 50 cents a bushel near Maple City last week.

Mr. C. R. Sipes is absent at Topeka, taking in the State Fair.

Messrs. Ellis & Lambert will open up a loan office in the city shortly.

John Lucas, near Oxford, sold sixty-five acres of standing corn for $650.

Ex. Marshal, Ed. Horn, came up from Sac & Fox Agency last week.

Messrs. Stranglin & Davis, cattle men, favored us with a call last Saturday.

The acreage put in wheat this fall will be much smaller than last season.

Hay is very high this year, and unless it is well topped out, much of it will spoil.

The Fair began at Wellington Sept. 7th. Riely went over with his race horse.

Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Cunningham are in Kansas City, and will visit the State Fair.

Mrs. Finney has purchased the residence of E. D. Bowen, in the west part of town.

W. T. Ekel has sold out his stock of lumber to the Chicago Lumber Co., of this city.

Go to the State Fair, it will only cost you $4.75 both ways on the A. T. & S. F. R. R.

Judge Christian and family have removed to the rooms over Mr. Mantor's grocery.

Miss Hattie Newman, of Maine, is in the city upon a visit to Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Newman.

U. S. Commissioner, Webb, at Winfield, has a man up for making a false entry of land.

Potatoes, corn, oats, and country produce will fetch cash at McLaughlin Brother's grocery.

Mr. J. S. Hyman, Agent for the Masonic Aid Association, spent several days in our city last week.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, SEPTEMBER 14, 1881.]

Charley Parker is blacksmith at Sac & Fox Agency. He went to Kickapoo Agency and changed places.

James Hill, of Winfield, "Jolly Jim," was down last week. Jim buys peach stones at 50 cents per bushel.

A number of prominent Pawnee Indians have been arrested, for killing cattle last winter, by a Deputy U. S. Marshal.

It is estimated that between three and four hundred old soldiers will attend the Reunion, at Topeka, from Cowley county.

"Uchee Jim," in the Choctaw Nation, raped a half breed girl recently, and then shot her and left that part of the Territory.

Judge McDonald, of Winfield, will leave Hon. W. P. Hackney to attend the law this summer, while he works his claim, at Boulder.

The report that Arkansas City was the scene of a $10,000 fire, as stated by the Toledo Blade, is a mistake. We have not even had a $10 fire.

Tisdale is to have a schoolhouse after the plan described on pages 421 and 427 of the report of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction.

We would suggest to the proprietors of the Brettun House that a colored citizen has rights which they must respect. "A word to the wise, etc."

Mr. Lucius Norton is once more at home from St. Louis, where he has been located some time past. We hope Mr. Norton will conclude to stay with us.

Two horses, branded I. D. on the left shoulder, were stolen or strayed from Nez Perce Agency last week. Several Indians are hunting them.

J. H. Penton will accept the thanks of the TRAVELER boys for a splendid lot of peaches left at the office last week. They were the finest of the season so far.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, SEPTEMBER 14, 1881.]

School District No. 53, in Bolton township, desires to secure a male teacher for the winter term of school. Good wages will be paid to a competent teacher.

The State School Fund for Aug. has been received, and is now ready for disbursement. The amount due Arkansas City is $179.95; and district 2, $18.50.

Messrs. O'Brist & Lycan, who made proposals for erecting a woolen mill, sometime since, are announced as on their way to Winfield, to offer the hubites a different lay out.

Mrs. J. T. Grimes, of this city, started on Monday last for California to visit her brothers, whom she has not seen for twenty years. She expects to be absent about six months or a year.

We regret to state that Miss Lillie Chamberlain and her sister, Mrs. Schiffbauer, were summoned to Leavenworth by telegraph, to attend the sick bed of their father, on Thursday last.

NOTICE. Every member of the Library Association is

requested to be present at the annual election of officers next Monday, Sept. 19th, at 4 o'clock p.m., in the school building.

JERRY ADAMS, President.

To the many inquiries which are being made as to the financial standing of our city, we would say that the City Council will publish a full statement of the same between the 15th and 20th of this month, as required by law.

VISITORS FROM THE NATION. Quite a number of familiar faces from the Territory were on our streets last Monday.

Among them were Mr. O. J. Woodard, of Cheyenne Agency, with W. T. Darlington, J. A. Covington, in charge of Cheyennes and Arapahoes going to the Topeka Fair; Thomas and King Berry of Pawnee Agency; Kendall Smith, wife and child, and Mrs. Beard from Ponca Agency, and Col. Pollock, U. S. Indian Inspector; Jake Zalloweger, with his Indian wife and babies, and twenty-five Indians attired in attractive style were the center of attraction. Among the Indians going to Topeka were Black Coyote, Flaces, Tall Left Hand, Walter Matches, Doctor Little Chief, Flying Young, Bull, Warrior, Watan, Lizzard, and fifteen others with ponies, tents, and equipage enough to fill two freight cars. The Topeka party left yesterday morning on the 5 o'clock train.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, SEPTEMBER 14, 1881.]

The farewell party, given by Miss Lillie Chamberlain at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schiffbauer, on Tuesday evening of last week, was one of the grandest events of the season. The full moon shown down like an immense headlight, vying,

apparently, with the many Chinese lanterns that were pendant from the surrounding trees, making the scene resemble that of fairy land rather than reality.

After some time spent in promenading through the beautiful grove of fruit and forest trees, the party's attention was directed to an immense platform prepared for the occasion, where Prof. Farsinger, with the string band of Winfield, had taken position, and in a few moments it was filled with youth and beauty gliding through the graceful movements of the easy quadrille and mazy waltz. A gorgeous repast followed, then with spirits overjoyed, each of the party instituted all manner of fun and mirth, which had to be seen to be appreciated. Mr. Matlack produced a novel figure in the terpsichorean art that few ever witnessed before, while Cal. Swarts furnished the music. To say it was an enjoyable affair don't half express it, and for one, we hope to have the pleasure of again meeting Miss Chamberlain and her many friends under like circumstances. The Cornet Band did their best and filled the night air with delightful sounds for which the hostess came forward, and in the most charming manner, expressed her appreciation and thanked them for their kindness.

The following ladies and gentlemen participated.

Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Schiffbauer.

Mr. and Mrs. James I. Huey.

Mr. and Mrs. Mead.

Mr. and Mrs. S. Matlack.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry P. Farrar.

Mr. and Mrs. Capt. O. Ingersall.

Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Houghton.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Sherburne.

Mr. and Mrs. Wyard E. Gooch.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Grubs.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Speers.

Mr. and Mrs. James E. Miller.

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Benedict.

Mr. and Mrs. James Benedict.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Schiffbauer.

Mrs. James Wilson.

Mrs. Alexander.

Mrs. C. R. Sipes.

THE MISSES.

Mary Parker.

Susie L. Hunt.

Anna Belle Cassell.

Lizzie Wyckoff.

Mattie F. Mitchell.

Julia Deming.

Lucy Walton.

May Benedict.

Kathleen Hawkins.

Annie Norton.

Grace Gardner.

Mabel Ayres.

THE MESSRS.

M. B. Vawter.

Dr. Jamison Vawter.

J. D. C. O'Grady.

C. L. Swarts.

Charles M. Swarts.

Fred W. Farrar.

Joseph D. Houston.

John Kroenert.

Charles U. France.

Showman D. Longsdorff.

James C. Topliff.

William D. Mowry.

Cyrus M. Scott.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, SEPTEMBER 14, 1881.]

HIS FRIENDS TOLD HIM HE WOULD STARVE TO DEATH IN KANSAS. Mr. P. E. N. Decker, a York State man over sixty years of age, came to Kansas two years ago and settled on Beaver creek, Cowley Co., Kansas, leaving a good home among the hills of New York. When he left, his friends told him he would starve to death in Kansas. All know that the last two years have not been favorable to farmers; yet Mr. Decker worked 45 acres last year and cleared $500. He raised 250 bushels on one acre, which he sold for $1.00 per bushel, besides oats, millett, etc. This year--generally considered a failure--he worked 155 acres and sold the millett, corn, and oats to Frank Bates, a cattle man, for $1,000 down, and has left 350 bushels of potatoes, besides 5 acres of corn, hay, and other articles. This don't look much like starving.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, SEPTEMBER 14, 1881.]

TO TEACHERS. There will be an examination of applicnts for county certificates in the Winfield high school building Saturday, September 24; beginning at 8 o'clock a.m.

R. C. STORY, Co. Supt.

Charlie W. Coombs arrived in the city last Friday from Colorado. He was en route to New York, and stopped over to see the folks. In company with his brother, Lute, he resumed his journey on last Monday morning.

C. Ferguson, of the Arkansas City & Southern Stage and Express Co., arrived in town on Monday last with a commodious two seated rig for service on the Express line to the Territory. For particulars see elsewhere in this issue. R. J. Maxwell is Agent for the Company. ALREADY TYPED UP AD.

A Bolton man was fined $25 and costs $40, for kicking a boy that "cussed" him in his own doorway. The fine was based on the evidence of the boy showing a large tumor on his side where he received the kick. It turns out now that the damage was done last winter in a fight with some school boys.

At the primary meeting held last Thursday, the following gentlemen were elected as Delegates and Alternates to attend the Republican Nominating Convention at Winfield, on September 19th, 1881.

DELEGATES:

Capt. Nipp, G. H. McIntire, Cal. Swarts, C. M. Scott,

Jerry Tucker, W. D. Mowry.

ALTERNATES:

I. H. Bonsall, R. A. Houghton, Frank Speers,

J. C. Topliff, R. L. Marshall, A. B. Sankey.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, SEPTEMBER 14, 1881.]

Willie Fogg is in trouble again. Monday morning he at-tempted to skip out via Oxford on a tie pass over the K. C., L. & S. Sheriff Shenneman went after him and brought him back, and he once more languishes behind iron bars. The natural cussedness of this youth is beyond the comprehension of ordinary man. Without regard for friends, home, or family, he seems to have cut loose at this early age from everything that shows a tinge of respectability, or honor. It is fortunate for the community that he hasn't sense enough to escape after doing a mean thing. He will pass most of his life behind prison bars. Courier.

The report was correct for a while that the tail gates of the canal had been washed out, and considerable excitement prevailed. An examination, however, proves that no serious damage was done, and three days work will put the gates in a permanently good condition. The damage arose from a neglect to properly protect the bank from the action of the water.

We understand that a lecture is talked of, as among the announcements, on the tapis, for next week. Subject, "Ireland and the Irish," as seen from the standpoint of an old Irishman. We know of no one better able to amuse a crowd than our fellow townsman, James Christian, and we look forward with pleasure to this entertainment. Further notices will be given in our next issue.

Mr. Luscious Knight, District court stenographer, while on his way from Chicago to Winfield, was so unfortunate as to take the train which was stopped by the train robbers in Missouri. They compelled him to disgorge his wealth, consisting of 50 cents in cash and a small gold ring given him by his best girl, which he was compelled to throw into the sack despite his tears and protestation. He saved a roll of bills by thrusting it down his trousers. Telegram.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, SEPTEMBER 14, 1881.]

W. N. Hubbell has been authorized by the local stock men to offer a reward of one hundred dollars for the apprehension of the party or parties who set the prairie on fire in the Indian Territory about six miles southeast of Caldwell on the night of August 30th, and also on Thursday last. Evidently the fire was started by someone intent on destroying the range in a certain locality; and we can see no reason for such dastardly work, unless it is to keep Territory cattle from water in Bluff creek near the State line. If the fire was set out by anyone holding cattle along the line for the purpose of keeping Territory cattle from encroaching on the range, it shows a low, contemptible, disposition, and one that will land him in the pen before many years, if he does not die with his boots on. A man, or thing that would do such a deed, would steal, and should be branded on the forehead with a curry comb brand. It will not be healthy for anyone caught by the stock men of these parts setting out fire in the Territory. Caldwell Post.

An execution was issued last month by the U. S. District Court at Fort Smith, Arkansas, against Oklahoma Payne, et al., for the collection of the $1,000 fine assessment against them last winter.

The color line came promptly to the front last week at the Brettun House in Winfield. Mr. P. H. Andrews (colored) was sent as a delegate from Bolton township to the Convention, and, when with his delegation, he went to the Brettun House for dinner, the proprietor informed him he could not take dinner in the dining room but must go to the kitchen. Considerable feeling was manifested for awhile, but Mr. Andrews, with several friends, retired to seek more hospitable quarters. So far, Messrs. Harter & Black are following the example of Judge Hilton in this questionably exclusive proceeding.

Arrangements have been completed with a Mr. George Smith for the erection of a lock, novelty, and machine repair shop in our city. According to the terms agreed upon between the City Council, Canal Co., and Mr. Smith, a building 27 x 100 feet is to be commenced at once, and at least 25 hands are to be employed the first year, and to be increased according to contract agreed upon. Should this enterprise pan out, it will undoubtedly prove a great benefit to our city in more ways than one, as well as making a great convenience to the farmers and others using machinery in this vicinity.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, SEPTEMBER 14, 1881.]

Can it be, as claimed by the proprietors of the "Brettun" that two members of the Convention, on last Saturday, objected to Mr. Andrews going into the dining room with the other delegates? If so, God help such a Republican! Why should such a person presume to sit in a Republican Convention? Why should he forsooth presume to represent the grand old Republican principle that all men are created equal? This is not Republicanism. All republicans repudiate such an act, and blush that such pusillanimity can be found in a Republican Convention.

MARRIED. At the residence of Dr. Alexander, in this city, September 11th, by Rev. J. Cairns, assisted by Rev. L. F. Laverty, Henry W. Stuart and Mrs. S. E. Coombs. May happiness and prosperity ever be theirs and the bonds of affection, which now unite them, ever increase with the passing years.

W. C. Moore and Chas. Coombs, both live paragraphers, arrived in the Capital last week, from Durango, Colorado. They have, until recently, been connected with the Daily Southwestern

in that place, which paper is looked upon as "The" paper of Durango; this reputation being greatly due to the exertions of the above-named gentlemen. Santa Fe (New Mexico) Democrat.

BIRTHS. During the past week we have to chronicle the following additions to the population of Cowley county.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Green, of Bolton township, September 8th, a daughter.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Whitworth, of Pleasant Valley, September 8th, a daughter.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Peffers, of Creswell township, September 8th, a daughter.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Newman, of Arkansas City, September 9th, a son.

The school term commenced on Monday last with an attendance of 202 scholars divided into the following rooms:

C. T. Atkinson 48

Miss Peterson 47

Miss Hunt 46

Miss Theaker 61

[SOME NOTICES.]

It has been rumored that I have stopped grinding until my new mill is completed, which is not the case. I am doing both custom and exchange work. And will continue to do so until further notice. Will grind corn or wheat for toll or exchange as reasonable as any mill in the Walnut Valley. No delay, and good flour. Call and see me, at the Eagle Mills.

W. H. SPEERS.

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WANTED

20 CORD OF JACK OAK WOOD (2,560 cubic feet) cut in two feet lengths, the whole to be delivered at the Arkansas City School-house, between October 1st and November 1st, 1881. Bids for supplying the above will be received up to noon of Thursday, Sept. 20, by H. D. Kellogg. Bids should state prices for dry or green wood. By order of School Board.

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The Arkansas City & Southern Express Co., will carry passengers between this city and Willow Springs, Ponca, Otoe, Pawnee, Sac & Fox Agencies, Whistler's Ranch, Shawneetown, and Okmulgee.

R. J. MAXWELL, Agent.

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[INTERESTING INCIDENT AT CHEYENNE AND ARAPAHOE INDIAN CAMP.]

An Interesting Incident.

A very interesting incident occurred at the Cheyenne and Arapahoe Indian Camp yesterday afternoon, between the Cheyennes and Pottawatomies, that needed to be seen and understood to be appreciated. The band of Pottawatomies camped on the grounds were a portion of the tribe that the Cheyennes had never met in peace, but frequently in war. According to Indian custom, whenever they shake hands, it denotes peace. Members of the two tribes met yesterday, and without knowing one another, shook hands. In talking over the matter, the chief members remembered the history of affairs, and discovered that this was the first hand shaking. A council was called, and after much deliberation it was decided that it must hold good, although it was done through a mistake.

The thought of having met enemies and made friends, filled their spirits with joy, and in spite of the protestations of those in charge, they brought out the drum, and for full two hours they made the night air ring with their songs and dances. The matter does not end here, for when they return to the Territory, the rest of the tribe will be informed of the friendship, and seven thousand of the Cheyennes and Arapahoes will celebrate the act with dances for two weeks to come.

[ORDINANCE NO. 98.]

Entitled an ordinance calling an election to consider proposition of the Arkansas City Water Power Co. to purchase the capital stock of said city in the Arkansas City Water Power Co.

BE it ordained by the Mayor and Councilment of the city of Arkansas City.

SECTION 1. That a special election of the qualified votrers of the city of Arkansas City shall be held on Wednesday, the 26th day of October, A. D. 1881, at the office of the City clerk of said city of Arkansas City for the purpose of voting for or against accepting a proposition from the Arkansas City Water Power Co., to purchase the 800 shares now held by the said city in the capital stock of the Arkansas City Water Power Company upon the following terms and conditions, to-wit:

The said Arkansas City Water Power Company proposes to purchase the said 800 shares now held by the said city, and to pay therefor the sum of seven thousand dollars ($7,000), payable as follows: Three thousand dollars ($3,000), is to be paid on or before ten years from the date of the passing of this ordinance. Provided, that whenever the sale of a sufficient amount of the First Mortgage Bonds, of the said Arkansas City Water Power Company, for a sum or sums equal to the sum of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000) is effected, the aforementioned sum of Three Thousand Dollars shall be immediately due and payable to the said city, Provided, further, that if said sum of Three Thousand Dollars be not paid, within one year from the passing of this ordinance, then the said company is to pay to the said city interest on the same at the rate of seven percent, per annum, payable semi-annually, due and payable on the 1st day of January and July of each year until the said sum of Three Thousand Dollars be paid.

The further sum of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000) on or before ten years from the date of the passing of this ordnance, Provided, that whenever a lease or leases of the privilege of the water power, belonging to the said company, in Cowley county, Kansas, equal to one hundred and twenty horse power be effected by the said Arkansas City Water Power Company, the said amount four thousand dollars ($,000) is to be immediately due and payable to the said city or its legal representatives, ....

HARD TO READ! THERE WERE FOUR SECTIONS.

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[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, SEPTEMBER 21, 1881.]

Work on the novelty factory has commenced in earnest.

"Ireland and the Irish" at the M. E. church tomorrow night.

Capt. C. M. Scott, in charge of the aborigines who adorned the State Fair, returned to the city on Monday night last.

MARRIED. At the residence of Mr. N. C. Heizer, Beaver township, September 15, 1881, Mr. R. L. Wright and Miss Lydia Heizer. Rev. L. F. Laverty officiating.

Ordinance 98, calling special election to dispose of shares of the Arkansas City Water Power Company, was passed last Monday by the council.

Mr. J. G. Shelden has purchased the stock of goods of R. E. Grubbs', and will ably sustain the reputation of the establishment. Our pleasure at welcoming Mr. Shelden is allayed by regret at losing such a first-class businessman as R. E. Grubbs has proved himself to be.

Those who wish to keep posted on matters and things in the Indian Territory should subscribe for the Cheyenne Transporter, a ten-page paper published at Darlington (Cheyenne Agency). It gives, in a condensed reading form, all the Indian, stock, and general news, and is sent to subscribers at the low rate of one dollar per year.

The Schiffbauer Bros. have received the contract for the erection of buildings at the Otoe Agency, Indian Territory. Mr. C. Schiffbauer is absent in Nebraska now.

On Thursday evening, September 21, 1881, at the M. E. church in Arkansas City, Kansas, Judge Christian, of this city, will deliver a lecture on the topic, "Ireland and the Irish." The evening entertainment will be interspersed with music, vocal and instrumental. The name of the speaker, with the theme, is a sufficient guarantee of the character of the entertainment.

Judge Christian was never in more robust health, and his strength, mental and physical, is at its full tide, and he will treat this rich subject in a manner both interesting and instructive. In the description of the Irish, their ways and customs, Judge Christian will present scenes, laughable and pathetic, drawn from the memory of his boyhood days, from his own recollection of how they live, marry, die, and are buried. The character and history of this heroic people, their literature and traditions will be discussed by one whose heart warms toward them, as the people of his own race, and no one who wishes to have a good laugh, to be amused and instructed, can afford to fail to hear Judge Christian on next Thursday evening.

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[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, SEPTEMBER 21, 1881.]

Dr. Sandeford, of Westville, Indiana, arrived in town several days since, and has been looking after landed interests hereabouts. The Doctor came specially to investigate the Geuda Springs, and ascertain if they really deserved the notoriety they are rapidly gaining throughout the East as a health resort. Of course the result is satisfactory, the efficiency of the waters as a curative, coupled with proper medical treatment, will almost make the old young again. As a proof of the above, Dr. Sandeford contemplates the erection of a Sanitarium, which will be of great benefit to invalids, as well as a paying investment for the projector and proprietor.

[SUMNER COUNTY.]

The contract for building a stone schoolhouse, 28 x 50 feet, has been let at Hunnewell.

The stock men on the range are beginning to pool for the wintering of their cattle.

The election on the 5th inst. for issuing $16,000 in Hunnewell bonds for city improvements was unanimous for the bonds.

The city council has passed a tippling shop ordinance. Hereafter, the City attorney will try his hand at closing up Wellington saloons.

From Judge E. Evans we learn that Mrs. Evans is rapidly recovering at Geuda Springs. Mrs. Evans was taken to Salt City on the second last. Last Sunday she dressed herself and walked about her room, which she has not been able to do since February. Her appetite is excellent, and her general health greatly improved. Moreover, she has laid aside a portion of her medicines. We are sincerely glad to publish the good news, not only because it is another testimonial to the virtues of Geuda Springs, but also because we rejoice to know that a heretofore confirmed invalid is regaining health.

[THE WICHITA MOUNTAINS.]

In an interview with Mr. Williamson, one of the proprietors of the stage line between Caldwell and Fort Sill, and who returned from the latter place on Saturday, we learn that there can be no doubt of the discovery of silver ore in the Wichita mountains.

The discovery was made on Sill reservation some time ago, and specimens of the ore sent to Denver to be assayed. The assayer returned a certificate showing over $13 worth of silver to the ton. Upon the receipt of the certificate several companies were organized and a good portion of the reservation staked out into claims. Further prospecting showed large bodies of ore, evidently richer than the specimens sent to Denver, and for a time there was considerable excitement over the matter. In the meantime a gentleman was sent to Washington regarding the discovery, when orders at once came back instructing the military to put a stop to any further work and drive out all persons not having proper authority to remain in the country, which orders have been carried out, and the silver excitement is dead for the time being.

Many persons claim that there is gold in those mountains, but so far none has been found. But that the silver is there, and in paying quantities, seems to be without a doubt. As silver mining is an enterprise requiring capital, it is not likely that the Wichita mountains will be worked at a very early day, even if the government should give full permission.

If, however, the Atlantic & Pacific railroad company should extend their line west from Vinita, no power will be able to keep the adventuresome spirits of the West from overrunning the mountains of the Territory, in search of metals of all kinds. Until that time everybody must wait with all patience for the opportunity to develop the hidden wealth of that now tightly corked up country. Caldwell Commercial.

[PERSONALS.]

Coal $7 a ton.

A newspaper is talked of at Salt City.

Dr. Vawter was quite ill again last week.

Potatoes $2.50 per bushel, and not extra at that.

Ed. F. Horn will remove from Winfield to Arkansas City this fall.

The public well at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Sixth Street has failed.

Geo. Allen and wife will occupy rooms over S. J. Mantor's store this winter.

Henry E. Asp et al are the proprietors of a coal mine in Chautauqua county.

Lieut. Cushman is at Ft. Collins, Texas, but will soon be at Ft. Leavenworth.

George Walker returned from Missouri this week, and has gone down to his old ranche.

All the ice in town has been exhausted and the City Hotel has to be supplied from Winfield.

The lightning during the late storm struck the home of Mr. Ray, doing considerable damage.

Johnny Gooch, late of Oakland Agency, Indian Territory, is now making his headquarters in the city.

J. D. Harklerode, of Silverdale, starts East in a few days for a vacation after the summer's work.

Excursion trains will run from Little Rock to Fort Smith when the next hanging bee comes off.

Frank Hutchison has returned to Cheyenne Agency, where he is engaged as industrial teacher.

C. M. McIntire is rusticating in the land of "Lo," and C. C. Holland wields the faber in his absence.

Dan. E. Sifford, after a year's absence in the vicinity of Salt City, has returned to our burg for the winter.

Agent Miles, of Osage Agency, Major Jordan, of Ponca, and Mr. Pollock, of Pawnee, were in town Monday.

Sixty-six dollars and ninety cents was the price paid for the first bale of cotton brought from Fort Smith, Arkansas.

More than one hundred Cheyenne and Arapahoe Indians were here last week after freight for their Agency.

Topliff and Scott will ship a carload of fine merino ewes and rams from Ohio next month, to add to their flock.

U. S. Commissioner, Lovel Webb, of Winfield, with his cousin, from Pennsylvania, were in town Sunday.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, SEPTEMBER 28, 1881.]

Mrs. Dr. Kellogg and children started last week for Osceola, Iowa, where they expect to be absent some time visiting.

DIED. At Eureka Springs, Arkansas, on September 22nd, 1881, Addie C., wife of C. O. Brooks, aged 18 years and 10 months.

They play poker down in the Cherokee Legislature, or council, the same as our Senators and Congressmen do at Washington.

We are glad to state that Mr. M. Stanton is recovering from the tumor from which he has been suffering for some time past.

There will be Baptist services in the First Presbyterian church, of this city, next Sabbath evening. Rev. Cairns will

officiate.

The storm on Monday night was quite severe while it lasted, and a generous supply of aqua descended upon poor Mother Earth.

Mr. Stafford, of Harper county, sold his flock of 2,200 head of sheep to C. M. Scott and James Topliff, last week, for nearly $5,000.

The "Jennie May," Capt. J. C. Huff in command, "lifted her stages" for up the Arkansas river. She goes as far as Webber's Falls.

James Hurley, baggage man at the depot, will soon leave for Colorado, to remain there. Jim will have friends wherever he goes.

Ed. Hutchison and Jennings Clark, who have been absent for the past two months, paid our city a visit last Sunday and Monday.

Geo. Cunningham purchased from Peter Pearson last week one of the handsomest sets of parlor furniture ever brought to the city.

Miss Linda Christian has been engaged to teach the fall and winter school in Fairview district. School will open one week from next Monday.

Manly Capron [? could be Capren ?] has had the ground broken and considerable rock hauled for the erection of a residence upon his lots in the northwest part of town.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, SEPTEMBER 28, 1881.]

One of the "James' boys" was in town last week. He is a cousin of Jesse James, ad lives down in Bolton township, an honest farmer and good citizen.

The Indians attended the First Presbyterian church last Sunday evening, occupying the amen corner, and listening to the sermon with great eagerness.

Don't cut the young walnut tree. Its culture will pay 5,000 percent in twenty years, or $100 invested in walnut culture will make $5,000,000 in twenty years.

The howl of the prairie wolf can be heard in Arkansas City during the calm hours of midnight, even now. It happens to be a pet wolf, however, of C. M. Scott.'s stable.

U. S. Deputy Marshal Marks, of Osage Agency, with Ed. Mathews, stopped for a few hours in the city last Sunday on their way to Fort Smith with four prisoners.

The Messrs. Dixon, of Caldwell, father and brother of Mrs. Dr. Shepard, spent Saturday, Sunday, and Monday last in our town. They returned to their home yesterday morning.

Conductor James Miller took a lay-off a few days ago to attend the fair at Wichita, last week, and Mr. Cline made his run for him. Mr. Miller is back again as accommodating as ever.

All doubtful Cherokees have to appear before Chief Bushyhead this month and prove their citizenship; otherwise, they will be removed from the Cherokee Nation and the Indian Territory.

DIED. At the residence of his parents in this city, Thursday, September 22nd, 1881, Albert Edward, son of Mr. R. A. and Mrs. Sarah Houghton, aged 2 years and 9 months.

It is with feelings of peculiar sadness that we record the death of litle Bertie. Not only was he a bright and interesting child, whose presence was a ray of sunshine in the home of his parents, the patter of whose little feet and childish prattle will be sadly missed by both parents, grandparents, and other friends, but his demise marks the falling of the pall of death over this happy home for the third time in a little over a year.

Two little sisters, lovely twins, passed away during the last autumn, and now little Bertie, too, is gone to the bright world above.

SKIPPED THE REST.

S. B. FLEMING.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, SEPTEMBER 28, 1881.]

STRUCK BY LIGHTNING. During the storm of Monday night last the residence of Mr. Ray, in the west part of town, was struck by lightning, and considerably damaged. The ball struck the board siding, making a hole like a bullet, ran down a short distance and turned outward, then seemed to strike the house again, passing into the interior, knocking down the plaster, shooting through the centre of the clock, from thence totally demolishing a new sewing machine, and then passing downward through the floor within a few inches of a child who was sleeping upon a pallet on the floor. That the inmates escaped unhurt is but little short of a miracle.

A large audience listened to Judge Christian last Thursday evening, on "Ireland and the Irish." The speaker held the most eager attention of his audience for almost an hour and a quarter, often bringing the "and of the Shamrock" into all but actual view.

At the close of the lecture, on motion of Rev. Fleming, the audience requested Judge Christian to deliver another lecture in the near future on the same topic. It is hoped the Judge will comply with this invitation.

Mrs. Baker and Will Griffith furnished some fine instrumental music, which was highly appreciated.

Jesse Cochran, Sheriff of Coo-wee-a-ko-wee District, Cherokee Nation, advertises in the Advocate to sell sixteen head of stray horses, fourteen head of stray cattle, and three stray hogs. The animals are sold at the courthouses in each district. Redbird Smith, Sheriff at Illinois District, advertises sixteen horses and twelve head of cattle. They are sold on the range as they run. Terms cash. About 500 head of strays are advertised to be sold every few months, and it might pay some stock man to go down and buy a few.

Dr. Standeford has about completed arrangements for the erection of a 24 x 46 Sanatarium fitted up with all necessary appliances for using the mineral waters of the Geuda Springs to the best advantage, as well as the general treatment of chronic invalids. The Doctor is fully competent in every way to push this enterprise to a successful completion, and we look for him to add fresh laurels to his own reputation as well as add new victories to the long list of chronic ills subdued by the curative agency of Geuda water.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, SEPTEMBER 28, 1881.]

We had the pleasure of meeting Messrs. Hosmer and Johnson of Suncook, Maine, who have been making a tour of Western Kansas, the Pan Handle, and Indian Territory in search of a good location for a stock range. These gentlemen express themselves as very much pleased with the country and prospects south of this city, and will probably make some investments shortly. Being prepared to buy largely, they of course need to look more closely to the range, etc., but we feel satisfied that they cannot miss it by investing anywhere in this vicinity.

John D. Smith, formerly Agent at Pawnee Agency, Indian Territory, now languishes in Fort Smith jail, under the charge of embezzlement. His trial was postponed from the last term of the U. S. Court.

The State Fair held at Topeka was a complete success, and the crowds of people that gathered there was wonderful--the number on the grounds being estimated at near sixty thousand. They had the finest showing of horses, cattle, swine, etc., ever exhibited in the State. Horses valued at $10,000 and more were frequently to be seen, and cattle, brought in from Illinois and other States, were such as were never before seen in Kansas. Sheep, hogs, and all kinds of poultry filled the stalls made for them, making the sight a rare one. It seemed as though the whole State turned out, every section being represented. Shortly after our arrival we were introduced to Capt. Nipp, passed in the gates as a reporter of the TRAVELER, walking arm in arm with Marshal

Shiott [? CANNOT READ THIS NAME AT ALL ?], representing the Democrat. As neither of the two publishers of the two papers knew they were represented, we were led to remark: "How's this?" Capt. Ed. Haight, with the Winfield Battery and two large cannons, made themselves heard, and shook the glass of the Capitol, while Capt. Stueven of the Infantry Company, from the same place, made an excellent display in the parade. Among the crowd we met Rev. Fleming, always on hand when there is anything going on, and Capt. Bird, A. A. Davis, Chas. Sipes, and many others.

Twenty-six Cheyenne and Arapahoes represented the Indian Territory, under charge of Mr. O. J. Woodard, of Cheyenne Agency, and Capt. C. M. Scott, of this place. It was a treat for the wild tribes, if their actions indicated anything, for they made the night air ring with their war hoops and "Ki-yes," much to the amusement of the many spectators who flocked every day to see them.

Were we to attempt detailed account of the exhibition, it would prove tedious, as it had to be seen to be appreciated. Every available sleeping place was taken before half the crowd got there, and many had to camp on the grounds. The sham battle, Old Soldiers' Reunion, and the twenty mile race, by Miss Curtis and Miss Pinneo, were probably the main attractions.

[OBITUARY: ZADIE KIMMEL & MARY ANN KIMMEL BAIRD.]

DIED. At the residence of her father, A. J. Kimmel, in Bolton township, on Sept. 21st, 1881, of mountain fever, Miss Zadie Kimmel, aged 18 years.

DIED. In Bolton township, on Sept. 23rd, 1881, of mountain fever, Mary Ann, wife of Russel Baird and daughter of A. J. Kimmel.

These two sisters were called by the pale angel to tread the silent vale of death as it were, hand in hand. We commend the bereaved husband, motherless babes and sorrowing relatives to the loving care of Him who doeth all things well.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, SEPTEMBER 28, 1881.]

The Baptist Association will meet at Wellington on Wednesday of next week. V. M. Ayres is the delegate from this city. Those attending who have paid one full R. R. fare will be returned at one-fourth fare upon producing a certificate of attendance from the clerk of the Association.

The Cherokee Government have asked, from the Judicial Department at Washington, that the Nation be protected against the timber depredations that are constantly going on. Judge

I. C. Parker thinks an amendment should be made to the law governing timber depredations before it will be entirely

effective.

The Cowley Co. Horticultural Society will hold its next monthly session in the Courtroom in Winfield, on Saturday, October 1st, at 2 p.m. A full attendance is desired, as important business will be before the meeting.

JAS. F. MARTIN, Pres.

A new town was surveyed and laid out at Salt City last week, and as soon as the corner stones are set, lots will be offered for sale. We learn that a number of parties will invest, believing it will be a good speculation.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, SEPTEMBER 28, 1881.]

Last Monday being the day appointed for the funeral obsequies of our late President, James A. Garfield, the stores in this city were closed the latter half of the day, and services were held at 2 p.m., in the First Presbyterian church.

Most of the fair sex in our city are decidedly against the introduction of the telephone. They don't like to have a fellow whispering in their ear with his mouth like Sheridan at Winchester, twenty miles away.

Dr. A. J. Chappel has been engaged to look after the interest of the Santa Fe Company at the depot at this place, while Mr. Ingersoll is rusticating in Colorado. The Doctor will probably continue to assist during the winter.

The TRAVELER now has in press 25,000 posters, setting forth the advantages of Arkansas City and a list of its prominent citizens on one side and a full description of the Geuda Springs on the other. They will be distributed all over the East.

Mr. Brainard Goff started last Monday for Indiana and Illinois, where he expects to spend about a month visiting relatives and old-time friends. Mr. Goff has been somewhat sick of late, but we trust this trip will reinstate him in his usual good health.

The driving of cattle from Texas to Kansas has almost been abandoned during the past two months on account of the scarcity of water and the range being nearly all burned off. There will be a large drive late in the fall, after grass gets a start again.

Charles Parker, of Sac & Fox Agency, Indian Territory spent several days of last week in town visiting the scene of his former labors.

We learn that Rev. S. B. Fleming, the esteemed Pastor of the First Presbyterian congregation, of this city, has lately received an offer of employment from abroad at a liberal advance upon the remuneration he now receives. We hope the Reverend may long stay with us, and trust our people will see that he loses nothing in any shape by his faithful adherence to the work he has commenced.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, SEPTEMBER 28, 1881.]

The sidewalks on Summit street are in a disgraceful condition in places, and need immediate attention to make them safe for pedestrians. In 1874 the portions of wood sidewalk we allude to were put down, and so far have done good service, but their day of usefulness has been past for some time. There are, in several places, holes large enough to step in, while in one place, on South Summit St., we believe some three planks are missing, creating a regular pitfall for the unwary. On Fifth Avenue one of the culvert stones has caved in, forming a large hole directly in the middle of the street. We respectfully call the attention of the proper officers to this matter, and look for a speedy repair of the defects either temporary or permanently.

["DOUBTFUL CITIZENS" - CHEROKEE NATION.]

Conventions will soon be called by "doubtful citizens" in the Cherokee Nation, at an early date, for the purpose of ascertaining the number of people in the Nation who are classed under that head, and for selecting representatives to go before the Department of the Interior and advocate their claims. These people who are called doubtful citizens are Indians who are allowed no rights of franchise in the Nation. They claim that they should have equal rights with other citizens and there is no doubt but their disabilities will be removed at an early date.

[CHOCTAW INDIAN ACTIVITIES IN THE NATION.]

Lieutenant Shoemaker, the officer in command of the company of U. S. soldiers, acting under the instructions of Indian Agent Tufts, in the Choctaw Nation, spent Sunday in the city. His company and a body of Indian militia under Gov. McCurtain, are going through the Nation issuing orders to all white settlers, who have not yet paid the license fee to the Choctaw authorities, to quit the country immediately. Much hardship will result therefrom we opine. Advocate.

[OPEN THE ARKANSAS RIVER TO KANSAS.]

The Little Rock and Fort Smith railroad cost $7,000,000. The Arkansas river, for $7,000,000, can be made navigable from its mouth to Arkansas City in Kansas at all seasons, and it would not cost half so much to keep the jetties in repair as to operate a railroad. Congress is beginning to see the necessity of keeping the navigable rivers of the Union open as a competition to railroad monopolies.

Now we can get the Arkansas river opened if we will only unite in an energetic effort. Experience proves that we need not rely on our congressional delegation in this or any other respect. We must act as a people through the public sentiment of the country.

To show how much we may do in this direction, we are permitted to publish a letter from the engineer corps of the United States, which will explain itself.

U. S. ENGINEER'S OFFICE,

LITTLE ROCK, Aug. 5, 1881.

Hon. Wm. M. Fishback, Fort Smith, Arkansas.

DEAR SIR: Your letter of the 3rd inst., relating to the surplus products of the Arkansas Valley above Fort Smith, is at hand, and I have to express my thanks for the very valuable and useful information it contains.

If the engineers who are in charge of the various works of river and harbor improvements for which appropriations are made by congress could occasionally get such information as that contained in your letter, from reliable citizens of the locality effected by these works, much less difficulty, I believe, would be experienced in inducing congress to make the needful appropriations for carrying them on. Our greatest difficulty in making our annual reports is in getting statistical information of this character, showing the necessity for the improvements for which our estimates are made.

If you have no objections, I will send a copy of your letter to the chief of engineers as a part of my annual report, that forms a part of his, which is to be laid before congress at its next session.

Very respectfully,

TH. HANDBURT,

Capt. Corps of Engineers, U. S. S.

[FROM THE TRANSPORTER.]

We are happy to state that Mr. Heimke has recovered from his illness and is now at his desk.

The entire command, dismounted, was reviewed and inspected on the 15th, Maj. Randall commanding.

Capt. Thompson's Co. G has been designated to escort Little Chief and his band North. We hope they will get off before the end of this month, as it used to be a little cool in Nebraska in Oct. and Nov.

Mary Sioux and more other girls can cut and make their own dresses, also mend the boy's shirts well. We know a great many white ladies cannot do that--cut and make their own dresses. When they want a new dress they send it to a dress maker.

Forty Agencies have Indian police forces organized. There are 162 officers and 653 privates. Its benefits, both as a means of maintaining order and as a moral influence upon the Indian tribes among whom it has been established are becoming apparent.

In the various Indian tribes over 2,000 freight wagons are employed. This results in substantial progress for the Indians and considerable saving for the Government. The plan was first put into successful operation by Agent Miles, in the autumn of 1876. So far as this agency is concerned Indian freighting is a complete success; and we hear very satisfactory reports from others who have tried the plan.

[AD: BERRY BROS.]

J. K. BERRY THOS. BERRY A. A. BERRY

BERRY BROS.,

P. O. Pawnee Agency, Indian Territory.

Raisers and Dealers in

CATTLE, HORSES AND HOGS

Cattle Brand: Cross on right side and B on right hip.

Horse Brand: B on Left Shoulder.

[ILLUSTRATES A STEER AND A HORSE IN AD.]

Brands as above; any information of missing stock will be rewarded.

[Please Post.]

[PERSONALS.]

The Walnut river is on a boom.

Frank [?? CANNOT READ INITIAL ?] Wood returned from his Texas trip last week.

The basement for M. Capron's residence is about completed.

New Goods at Fitch & Barrons.

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LADIES, GENTS AND CHILDREN'S WINTER UNDER WEAR;

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WHITE

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Please call and Inspect our Goods and Prices before purchasing elsewhere.

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&

BARRON,

The Old P. O. Building, West Side Summit St., Arkansas City, Kansas.

BIRTH. Born on Wednesday, September 28th, 1881, to Mr. and Mrs. Gammill, a son.

The blow of last Thursday did considerable damage to various parts of the county.

Mrs. and Mrs. Sherburne, of Ponca Agency, paid this city a flying visit last Friday.

Messrs. O'Grady and Bonsall are the surveyors engaged to lay out the Geuda townsite.

Corn is coming up in large quantities, and meets with ready sale at 50 cents per bushel.

M. L. Bangs is now stationed at Moline, Kansas, with a survey corps of the A. T. & S. F. R. R.

Cattle men are in every day for supplies. It will soon be time to lay in all they want for winter.

Mr. A. W. Patterson and wife, who have resided during the summer in Missouri, have returned to the city.

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A well was sunk near Maple City a depth of about twenty feet, when it opened into a large cave with running water.

Mrs. J. I. Mitchell and family will shortly leave for Colorado. The residence property has been purchased by Mr. Gould.

The Arkansas City House changed hands last Saturday. Messrs. Moore & Bell now have charge, and will, we believe, run a first-class house.

Maurice Vetter, one of our former b'hoys, but now of Durango, Colorado, has been visiting his many friends in this vicinity during the past week.

The Cheyenne Indians buy chewing gum by the box. The squaws are especially fond of chewing it. Anything to keep their jaws going, you know.

D. S. Burress and his son, Sam, sold all their cattle on the range, at Salt Fork, and will go to Texas this winter to contract for more to drive in the spring.

Under the law the County Commissioners are required to meet on the first Monday in January, April, July, and October. The last regular meeting was October 3rd.

Mr. A. Gillis met with quite a serious loss last Thursday, in that the wind blew down his sheep shed, which falling upon the animals, killed fifteen head out of his flock of fifty.

A pony belonging to a Cheyenne Indian ran away and ran into a barbed wire fence, cutting its breast open to the bone. The animal was valued at $50 and was sold for $7.

We were pleased to meet Mr. I. J. Frisbie, of Ponca Agency, while staying in our city. He was accompanied by Mrs. J. Wilson, now of Ponca, but formerly one of our citizens.

The walls of the new Foundry, in the west part of town, are looming up and several door frames are already in position. A force of men are constantly at work upon the enterprise.

Miss Emma Hunt, a former pupil in our school, is in the city visiting her sister, Miss Susie. She will shortly leave for Texas, where she has accepted an engagement as a school teacher.

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The Commanche Indians have a number of buckskin strings attached to the heel of their moccasins that brushes over their footprints and obliterates their trail as they walk along.

Mr. J. G. Shelden and family arrived in the city last week and Mr. Shelden has taken charge of the business him