ROLL FROM APRIL 23, 1879, THROUGH DECEMBER 27, 1882.

[Starting April 23, 1879.]

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 1879.

NATHAN HUGHES, PUBLISHER.

[AD: O. P. HOUGHTON.]

(Successor to Houghton & McLaughlin.)

New Brick Corner,

ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS.

[EDITORIAL PAGE: THE UPPER ARKANSAS.]

U. S. ENGINEER OFFICE,

St. Louis, Mo., January 27, 1879.

The Little Arkansas River empties into the Arkansas about three quarters of a mile above the bridge at Wichita. The bed of the main stream is from 600 to 800 feet wide from there to the bridge. The slope of the river from the mouth of the Little Arkansas to a point 1 mile below is 8.03 feet; high water mark at Wichita from the best information obtainable is 7.45 feet above low water, but as the landing would probably be below it, it need not be taken into consideration.

From Wichita to El Paso, a distance of some 15 miles, the slope of the river is about 3 feet per mile, or 45 feet for the whole distance. The bed of the river is generally wide, and to within 2 miles of El Paso needs a continued series of dikes and dams to contract it to a proper width, which would be about 150 feet. This would take a dike of 600 feet every half mile for 13 miles, or 7,800 feet in all. About 2 miles above El Paso the river narrows down to about the required width, with not less than 3 feet of water in the channel. This extends for nearly 2 miles.

About one-half mile above El Paso there is a rocky reef extending across the river, running out from the left, where there is a rocky bank. The expense would be but slight to place it in good boating order: $2,500 would be sufficient.

From El Paso to Oxford the distance is 25 miles. The difference of level between the two places is about 69 feet, giving a slope of 2.75 feet per mile. This piece of river is a continual series of comparatively short bends, and the water being forced on the convex side of them, forms a good channel in most places. It will require about 78,000 feet of dam for this distance, or 312 feet per mile.

About one and one-fourth miles above Oxford there is a brush and rock dam which is built for the purpose of throwing in a race or ditch, where it is used for mill power. The dam is a slight, irregular built affair, angling down stream.

The difference of the level of the water above and below it at the left bank is 1.37 feet. The right bank here is about 40 feet high and of talcose slate.

At Oxford there is a pontoon bridge. A roadway built to it is made of rock, brush, and prairie hay, the latter predominating, and seems to make an excellent dike, closing the river in to about 150 feet, and making a good channel along the bluff for about a half mile.

Some 4 miles above Oxford the Ne-Ne Scah Creek empties into the river, adding something to the volume of water.

Brush for mattresses is quite scarce on the river from Wichita to this place; but there is but little doubt that the tall, rank prairie grass, which is indigenous to this region, and grows in great abundance, could be used to advantage in the work by mixing it in with the brush, and in all probability would be

economical.

About three-fourths of a mile below Oxford the river widens out and is full of bars. At five miles from Oxford, the banks on the right are high and contain considerable loose slate. The river bottom is of rock, but there is a fair depth of water: from 2-1/2 to 6 feet. About fourteen miles above Arkansas City, the banks on the left are about 30 feet high, of sand and clay, underlaid with loose rock.

The slope of the river from Oxford to Arkansas City, a distance of 25 miles, is 65 feet, or 2.6 feet per mile. There will be necessary for this piece of river about 16,500 feet of dike and dam: 660 feet per mile. The approximate amount of water in the river at Arkansas City is 575 cubic feet per second. At this place there is a wagon-bridge about 600 in length, with the lower chord 20 feet above low-water. A draw would be necessary to allow the passage of boats. In the present state it is an obstruction to navigation.

From Arkansas City to Kaw Agency, the distance is 44 miles. The fall of the river between these points is 110 feet, or 2.5 feet per mile.

It will take about 16,500 feet of work to improve this part of the river, or 375 feet per mile.

The river banks are becoming better timbered, and the river improving. Walnut river empties about six miles below Arkansas City and adds a fair amount to the volume of water in the river.

Below the Walnut the river changes somewhat in character. The banks and bluffs are higher and more rocky, the bed of the river more narrow, and timber more plentiful. Oak, hickory, pecan, walnut, blackberry, and many other varieties are common. Cottonwood, of course, is always to be found on the banks and low grounds. Below and near the State line, and a few miles farther down, about the mouth of Chaloca Creek, a quantity of loose rock, apparently piled up during freshets, shows itself in the river. Some of this rock should be removed and a dam thrown in to concentrate the water. About $3,000 would do it.

On this piece of river, from Kaw Agency to Salt Creek, the distance is 62 miles. The slope of the river is 136 feet, or about 2.3 feet per mile. It will take about 28,000 feet of dam to improve it, or 451 feet per mile. On this part of the river snags are becoming more plentiful. Between Kaw Agency and Salt Creek the Salt Fork empties; it throws in considerable water.

From Salt Creek to Black Bear Creek, a distance of 15 miles, the river is wide and bad, and will take about 14,000 feet of dam to improve it, or 933 feet per mile. The slope is about 2.2 feet per mile, or 33 feet for the distance of 15 miles. Black Bear Creek comes in on the right, and adds something to the amount of water in the river, even when very low.

From Black Bear Creek to Cimarron River, the distance is 62 miles. The bed of the river is very wide and sandy, sometimes getting as wide as 2,000 feet. It will take some 20,500 feet of dam to improve this part of the river, or 500 feet per mile. The slope of the river is about 1.8 feet per mile, or 112 feet for the distance of 62 miles.

The Cimarron or Red Fork of the Arkansas comes in on the right, and contributes a considerable amount of water to the main river. Its deep red tinge is in strong contrast with the muddy water of the Arkansas, and the waters running side by side some distance before mingling have a marked and unique appearance.

From the Cimarron to the mouth of Grand River the distance is 87 miles. The slope of the river in this distance is about 152 feet, or 1.75 per mile. It will take about 38,000 feet of dam to improve this portion of the river, or 437 feet per mile.

About 3 miles above the mouth of Grand River is the bridge of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad. The length is 800 feet; there are four spans of 200 feet each, and the lower chord is 34 above low-water. The bridge is a strong and handsome structure, built of wood and iron. It has no draw, and may be considered an obstruction.

About one-fourth of a mile above, the mouth of the Verdigris empties and makes quite an addition to the volume of water. The Grand River discharges still more than the Verdigris, and together they make a very perceptible difference in the main stream.

Below the mouth of the Grand, the river changes very much in its character. The bed of the river is not so wide, the channel much better, and the bars and banks contain more gravel.

From the mouth of Grand River to Greenleaf's Creek, about 28 miles, generally good; 5,000 feet of dam will suffice for this distance, but it is almost impassable in places on account of snags, which in some locations almost fill the water-way.

At Greenleaf's Creek the river was closed with ice, and the examination had to be abandoned. But as Mr. Albert had made a survey of that part of the river in 1869, his report will give information concerning it. The distance from Grand River to Fort Smith is 94 miles, and I should think that $150,000 would be sufficient as most all of the work would be in shallow water.

SUMMARY.

Locality. Distance, miles.

Wichita to El Paso ............................ 15

El Paso to Oxford ............................. 25

Oxford to Arkansas City ....................... 25

Arkansas City to Kaw Agency ................... 44

Kaw Agency to Salt Creek ...................... 62.5

Salt Creek to Black Bear Creek ................ 15

Black Bear Creek to Cimarron River ............ 41.5

Cimarron River to Grand River ................. 87

Grand River to Fort Smith ..................... 94

Total: 409

Locality. Linear feet of dam.

Wichita to El Paso ............................ 7,200

El Paso to Oxford ............................. 7,800

Oxford to Arkansas City ....................... 17,000

Arkansas City to Kaw Agency ................... 16,500

Kaw Agency to Salt Creek ...................... 28,000

Salt Creek to Black Bear Creek ................ 14,000

Black Bear Creek to Cimarron River ............ 20,500

Cimarron River to Grand River ................. 38,000

Grand River to Fort Smith

Total: 149,000

Locality. Cost of rock excavation.

El Paso to Oxford ............................. $3,000

Arkansas City to Kaw Agency ................... 3,000

$6,000

Locality. Total Cost.

Wichita to El Paso ............................ $ 32,400

El Paso to Oxford ............................. 38,600

Oxford to Arkansas City ....................... 76,500

Arkansas City to Kaw Agency ................... 77,250

Kaw Agency to Salt Creek ...................... 126,000

Salt Creek to Black Bear Creek ................ 63,000

Black Bear Creek to Cimarron River ............ 92,250

Cimarron River to Grand River ................. 174,000

Grand River to Fort Smith ..................... 150,000

Total: $826,500

Add for contingencies and Engineer expenses: 73,500

Total: $900,000

The Arkansas River passes through the Indian Territory, from the southern boundary line of the State of Kansas, to Fort Smith, Arkansas, a distance of about 330 miles by river. Little trade could be expected from the Territory except in the Cherokee Nation, between Fort Smith and the Grand River, where perhaps some business might be done.

That portion of the country tributary to the river in Kansas, from Wichita to the State line, is rich, fertile, and well cultivated, and would derive great benefit from the opening of the river to navigation.

Except in the upper portion before mentioned, the navigable low-water depth is about the same as that of the Arkansas River between Little Rock and Fort Smith, and it would of course be useless to attempt to get a greater depth until the balance of the stream was correspondingly improved.

[FROM WINFIELD CORRESPONDENT.]

The Atchison sent its agents into every corner of Cowley, for the old screachers were about played out. The fresh actors succeeded in proving beyond a doubt that to give $144,000, and pay seven percent, was a genuine speculation, as the taxes would pay principal and interest in twenty years. Figures won't lie. And the Mayor of Topeka came to Cowley as an opponent of bonds; but would be just a little pleased if we would only vote these, as it would make Topeka, and in the course of his three hours harangue, convinced everyone that if the road was built, the trade of Cowley would go down the river, and the poor innocent souls--good sturdy farmers--rushed to the polls and by a rousing majority gave the Atchison road $144,000. Now we have her sure, "Hurrah for the engine." But stop a moment, friend: "A rose by any other name smells just as sweet."

The Legislature meets, and one member from this county had the manliness and independence (All honor to E. C. Manning) to offer a bill, the effect of which was that a farmer could retain his sacks after giving the road his wheat. "That bill must be killed or we will not build the road," says the General Manager and President of the Atchison road. Delegation after delegation left Winfield and Arkansas City to kill the bill, and to the eternal disgrace of every member who voted against it, be it said they succeeded.

Nothing more was said of the road, or thought of it, until up comes another proposition to give some other road anywhere from $65,000 to $150,000. Now the engineers begin to work, or at least one man with a wheel barrow, is running a line into Sumner, then he will shoot back to Winfield, thence, if he lives long enough, south to the State line--crossing the Arkansas river three times in going fifty-five miles.

In all seriousness, fellow farmers, can you afford to be thus taken in many times more! Can you afford to give of your hard-earned taxes to corporations that can "bulldoze" your Legislature for or against any legislation that may be for your interest?

Are you willing that a few men shall be enriched at the expense of your families?

Are you willing longer to be made the butt of ridicule, and branded as a set of apes that can be cajoled into voting anything that some codfish-smelling Yankee may suggest?

[PERSONALS.]

Laf. McLaughlin is building a room between Matlack's and Channell & McLaughlin's office.

We again call the attention of the dads to that horrid goose pond at the northwest corner of the old City Hotel. Fill it up. It adds nothing to the beauty of Summit Street.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, APRIL 23, 1879.]

The Daily Telegram says we oppose that L. L. & G. road because it is coming to Winfield, and that we would tear our shirt if it was coming to Arkansas City. Quite a mistake, my boy. We would not give a cent for a garment in that condition. We are not at all envious of Winfield, and are proud that she is in Cowley county, though we can see no reason why the people who reside outside the corporation should not enjoy a breath of air. Our motto is "Live and let live," and we think there is plenty of room in Cowley for both towns, even were they much larger. We have no desire to do injustice to others, and our imagination is not morbid while we see in the future both towns growing into one, with a Grand Central Depot in Posy Valley, and ships from all nations rolling the waters of the noble Arkansas!!!!

Ed. TRAVELER:

The Steamer Dardanelle landed at this place today on her first trip up the Arkansas. She is a small boat, built especially for the upper Arkansas trade: draws eight inches of water empty. The steamer belongs to Cotton Bros. & Co., Dardanelle, Arkansas, who are engaged in running a large flouring mill at that place. One of the firm is Captain on the boat, and means to load her down with wheat to supply his mill.

Yours truly,

T. E. BERRY.

An assault was made upon Mr. Hiatt, Superintendent of the boarding school at Pawnee Agency, on Sunday 14th inst., by R. S. Ball, a former employee. Mr. Ball had been discharged from the service and ordered off the reservation for ungentlemanly conduct by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Mr. Ball believed that Mr. Hiatt had been instrumental in effecting his dismissal, which belief led to the assault above mentioned. Having accomplished his purpose, Mr. Ball fled, and expressed himself as ready to die in preference to being arrested. Indian Police were put upon his track, but failed to overtake him. Agency people believe that Mr. Hiatt would have been murdered had he offered any resistance, his assailant being well armed.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, APRIL 23, 1879.]

On Thursday last, we made a visit to Salt City; and in company with Mr. Wm. Berkey, went down to the renowned springs just north of the town, and there saw one of the grandest fountains of mineral water that exists on this continent. Within a small space, covering less than fifty square yards of surface, flow four strong veins of water such as sulphur, magnesia, iron, and salt. These springs have been brought into notice within the last year, and we predict that within a short period their reputation for health giving qualities will be renowned throughout the west. In conversation the other day with one of the Santa Fe R. R. officials, we were told that these springs, if properly advertised and improved, together with good accommodations for the public, would become of more value than anything of the same character in Colorado. About three hundred yards from the springs, across the county line, salt is now manufactured and a large volume of very strong saline water runs to waste. Near the latter place, springs of a high temperature exist, too hot for human endurance. We are informed that persons who have suffered with skin diseases have found almost immediate relief, while diseases of the kidneys, and the organs of digestion, have been restored to health in a miraculously short time. If steps are taken to improve this property, the public will have cause to rejoice while the owners will be richly remunerated for their outlay.

The Legislature passed a law of considerable importance concerning schools, of which the following is the substance.

The district board, each board of education, and each and every school district board shall require a uniform series of text books to be used in each branch of study in each school; but each board shall determine for itself, within six months from the passage of this act, the particular series of text books which shall hereafter be adopted and introduced in pursuance of the provisions of this act by said boards. No change shall be made for a period of five years from the date of the introduction of any particular series of text books, unless four-fifths of the legal voters of any district shall petition for a change in the series of text books adopted; but no member of the said boards, or either of them, nor any teacher, while employed as such teacher, shall act as agent for any author, publisher, or bookseller, nor shall any member of the said boards, or any of them, or any employed teacher, directly or indirectly, receive any gift, emolument, or reward for his or her influence in recommending or introducing any book, school apparatus, or furniture of any kind whatever.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, APRIL 23, 1879.]

The improvements at the Central Avenue Hotel are being pushed forward, and the rooms that have been overhauled now have the appearance of solid comfort, while the bedding is as clean as virgin snow. Ye traveling men, give the Central Avenue a call, and you will have no reason to longer snub the accommodations to be found in our city.

The Indian scare can't make a scare, and those who started the thing find lean picking and are trying to make the impression that we stole the dirty old rooster. When we take things, my boy, we want those that don't stink, and that we can handle without pinching with a pair of tongs.

STRAYED. One Bay Filley, 3 years old, about 14 hands high with color marks. A reward will be given for the return of the same to JOHN HARMON.

The man who carried off my umbrella from the Presbyterian Church a week ago last Sunday evening will please return it.

D. BERGER.

[KANSAS NEWS - FRONT PAGE.]

A new locomotive for the A. T. & S. F. road has just been completed at the Baldwin locomotive works. It is called "Uncle Dick," and weighs 65 tons and is said to be the largest locomotive in the world.

[INDIANS: SITTING BULL AN ALIEN.]

The secretary of war has issued instructions to Gen. Sherman to capture Sitting Bull in case he crosses the frontier, and to hold him as a prisoner of war. Sitting Bull and his band have voluntarily subjected themselves to the authority of Great Britain and ceased to be subjects of the United States. They will not now, even with peaceable intention, be permitted to re-cross the frontier.

[EDITORIAL PAGE.]

If we turn to the early history of this Territory, we find that less than fifty years ago it was uninhabited by any of the five nations, and was known as the Territory of Arkansas. Indian wars, then so common on this continent, rendered it necessary on the part of the general Government to remove the five nations beyond the encroachment of civilization, and hence this territory was formed.

In the early history of the war of the rebellion, two parties arose among the Indians in the Territory, and the full bloods, or Pins, as they were designated, went into the Federal army, while the half breeds were mustered into McCullock's Southern ranks. In the battles that were fought at Pea Ridge, Flat Rock, Cane Hill, and Prairie Grove, the five nations were auxiliary forces and sent a summons of death into many a soldier.

At the close of the rebellion, the question arose whether the rights of the Rebel Indian in the Territory were not confiscated, and to settle the dispute, the treaty of 1866 was made. That treaty also recites that the Indians shall forever possess and enjoy a perfect right and title to all lands lying within the limits of said Territory.

The ceded lands of twelve or fourteen million acres that squatter sovereignty proposes to cover with her broad wings, cannot be taken for colonization while the Government recognizes the old treaties.

In 1874 Congress passed a law that no more treaties shall be made with any Indian tribe, but left passed treaties undisturbed.

The Forty-fifth Congress passed a law that it shall be unlawful for the Interior Department to remove into the Indian Territory any tribe of Indians from New Mexico or Arizona, the Sioux included. But during all this time it has created no right for white men.

About the time of the first settlement of this reserve, some three thousand people went down onto the "Outlet," and made settlements. They remained undisturbed a few months only, when Government resolved to put them out, and destroyed all

improvements.

With this experience, it looks to us that it is a game of hazard that no wise man will play to settle on lands that can only be held by force, and where the incentive to mob and riot so plainly exists.

[PERSONALS.]

The Arkansas river got its back up last week and is now on a gush. Look for boats up any day.

C. M. Scott was at the Cheyenne Agency on the 21st of April and all was quiet among the Indians.

The veranda recently added to the Central Avenue Hotel gives it a homelike pleasant appearance.

The school desks for the school house at the Ponca Agency passed through town Monday last.

Capt. Walton and crew, of the Cherokee, took their departure on Thursday last for a voyage down the Arkansas.

The ranks of the Militia company in Bolton township are nearly full and Capt. Huffmaster has received his commission from the Governor.

We are informed that Mr. A. A. Newman has received another flour contract of about one and a half million pounds, to be delivered in the Territory.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, APRIL 30, 1879.]

The woodwork on the Cowley County Bank building was done by

E. R. Thompson, who keeps a lumber yard, and is prepared to build you a cottage or mansion.

The Surveying Corps of the Cowley Sumner & Fort Smith R. R. came into town last Friday and ran a line from the east side of the town on to the State line.

Hon. A. B. Lemmon has sold his interest in the Winfield Courier to his father-in-law, D. A. Millington, who will continue the publication of the Courier, as formerly.

Mr. Henry Tisdale, the mail contractor, gave us a call last week, and informed us of his intention to thoroughly repair the old City Hotel this summer, and rent it to a first-class landlord.

The new building opposite the TRAVELER office, designed for the Cowley County Bank, is finished, and ready for business where in another year will be seen crowds of cattlemen obtaining exchange for longhorns.

Maj. John D. Miles, Agent at the Cheyenne and Arapahoe Agency, reports that the Indians are quiet and well disposed, and at the time of the report--some two weeks ago--that the Indians were disorderly, and about to start on the war-path, they were plowing and planting corn. Nothing like an appropriation to make things lively.

James Morgan, who has resided here for several years, was attacked with hemorrhage of the lungs about a month ago and his condition is yet serious. Mr. Morgan, while in health, depended upon his daily labor for the support of his family, and now that his health is lost, he is deprived of all means of support. We hope our citizens will see to it that the comforts of life are furnished them.

DIED. In Bolton township, April 26th, J. W. Ryan, of consumption.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, APRIL 30, 1879.]

A Government ferryboat will soon be placed on the Salt Fork at the Ponca Agency.

Seven teams loaded last week at Schiffbauer Bros. with supplies for the Territory.

A three mile grade north of Winfield, on the Cowley, Sumner & Ft. Smith R. R., has been let to contractors.

The young folks will celebrate May day in Grandpa Endicott's grove tomorrow afternoon.

The President has issued his proclamation warning all those going into the Indian Territory for settlement that the military forces of the U. S. will be called upon to speedily and immediately remove them therefrom.

J. K. Stafford, who has a ranch on Chikaskia, was nearly washed away during the recent high water. The water arose in his camp in the night and he and his family were obliged to retreat to high land though losing some of his effects. He now thinks of returning with his family to this place.

Messrs. Peters & Cooper, who have been wintering cattle on Wild Horse creek, in the Territory, have drive their stock up on Chikaskia, and have some 500 head of as fine beeves as one could wish to see. These gentlemen have been remarkably lucky, not having lost a single head during the winter, and in getting their stock in such good shape so early in the season.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, APRIL 30, 1879.]

Editor Traveler:

Permit a member of the "White Church" a little space for explanation to Mr. Berkey and friends of temperance.

Up to May of last year, the Trustees of the First Presbyterian Church had been often worried into granting the use of the building to tramp showmen, minstrels, and political meetings, and as is usual in such gatherings, much waste tobacco was expectorated on the floor and about the seats, and the filth of it was a grievance to many members. A year ago the Ladies Society of the Church taking the matter in hand thoroughly cleansed and beautified the house. It was then re-dedicated to the worship of God, and the Session of the Church and congregation agreeing to the same, resolved to hold the Church for religious worship alone. This was published in the TRAVELER at the time, but seems to have been forgotten. We have Pearson's Hall in the city, and spacious school rooms. Why are these not used for temperance lectures.

[PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION: KEEP OUT OF THE TERRITORY.]

The following proclamation was issued by the President on the 26th.

WHEREAS, It has become known to me that certain evil disposed persons have, within the Territory and jurisdiction of the United States, begun and set on foot preparations for organized and forcible possession of the settlement upon lands of what is known as the Indian Territory, west of the State of Arkansas, which Territory is designated, organized, and described by treaties and laws of the United States and by executive authorities as the Indian's country, and as such is only subject to occupation by Indian tribes, officers of the Indian department, military posts, and such persons as may be privileged to reside and trade therein under the intercourse laws of the United States; and

WHEREAS, These laws provide for the removal of all persons residing and trading therein without express permission of the Indian department and agents, and also of all persons whom such agents may deem improper persons to reside in the Indian country.

Now, therefore, for the purpose of properly protecting the interests of Indian nations and tribes as well as the United States in said Indian Territory, and of the duty of enforcing the laws governing the same, I, Rutherford B. Hayes, President of the United States, do admonish and warn all such persons so intending or preparing to remove upon said lands, or into said Territory, without permission of the proper agents of the Indian department against any attempt to so remove or settle upon any of the lands of said Territory. I do further warn and notify any and all such persons who may so offend that they will be speedily and immediately removed therefrom by the agent according to laws made and provided, and if necessary the aid and assistance of the military forces of the United States will be invoked to carry into proper execution the laws of the United States herein referred to.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed. Done at the city of Washington on this, the 26th day of April, and year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-nine, and of the independence of the United States one hundred and third.

R. B. HAYES.

Wm. R. EVARTS, Secretary of State. [Boomer story.]

[EDITORIAL PAGE: R. R. WITHIN THE NEXT NINETY DAYS.]

THE R. R. TO BE BUILT TO THIS PLACE WITHIN THE NEXT

NINETY DAYS!

Croakers and Soreheads get off the Track or you Will Fall

Under the Wheels of the Old Santa Fe!

Hurrah for the Busy Mart of the South West!

Sixty-nine car loads of R. R. iron have arrived at Wichita, to be used on the extension of the Cowley & Sumner R. R. to Arkansas City. With the improvement of the Arkansas river, and the railroad finished to this place, Arkansas City will soon become the most important point in the Southern tier of counties. Having no east or cross road to cut through our city, with way stations every few miles to divide our trade, business will concentrate here, and soon this will become the great Emporium of the South West. Mind that!

[EDITORIAL PAGE: THE STEAM BOAT.]

The Steamer "None Such," the first boat of the season from the Lower Arkansas, reached this port of entry last Wednesday evening. She is a light draft boat, drawing but eight inches, with side wheels, and designed exclusively for the upriver trade. Capt. Cotton tells us that he met the rise in the river about sixty miles below here, though he feels confident that he could easily have made this port with his trim little steamer, at low water mark.

He passed the Steamer "Cherokee" on her way down, near the Pawnee Landing. The steamer will remain here for two or three days when she will load with one thousand sacks of wheat and return to the lower country.

The "Fletcher," the "Big Rock," and the "Water Witch," are all billed for this port on the mountain rise, and will bring up shingles, lumber, etc., and return with wheat to supply the Dardanelle and Little Rock market.

This is an enterprise that will develop our country, and the beautiful part of the scheme is that Congress is disposed to give us the requisite aid to improve the navigation of the Arkansas without bonds or pledges. As No. 2 wheat is always worth one dollar at Little Rock, farmers can sow a broad acreage this fall, feeling reasonably certain that our home market will, in the future, reward their industry.

[EDITORIAL: INDIAN TERRITORY.]

The grand rush for the unassigned lands in the Indian Territory is assuming gigantic proportions. If it should prove to be the method of forcing the Territory open to settlement, it will also demonstrate the fact that a comparative minimum number can set at defense the will of the Government, and throttle its very existence.

[PERSONALS.]

Departure and Arrival of Mails.

WICHITA. Leaves Daily 7 A.M. Arrives 7 P.M.

SILVERDALE, OTTO, AND MAPLE CITY. Leaves Wednesday and Saturday, 7 A.M. Arrives Tuesday and Friday 6 P.M.

KITLEY, GUELPH, AND SOUTH HAVEN. Leaves Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 7 A.M. Arrives Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 6 P.M.

EUREKA. Leaves Thursday, 4:30 P.M. Arrives 4 P.M.

SALT CITY AND CLAREDALE. Leaves Saturday 6 A.M. Arrives Friday 6 P.M.

Office hours--7:30 A.M. to 9 P.M. Sundays from 12 to 1 P.M.

Money Order and Registor Department open from 8 A.M. to 6 P.M.

NATHAN HUGHES, Postmaster.

NOTE: NOT SURE WHAT ELECTION WAS FOR...RAILROAD???

DIED. April 29th, 1879, a daughter of S. and Emma J. Cattrell, from being bitten by a rattlesnake. Aged 1 year 8 months and 19 days. She was bitten about 3 o'clock p.m., and died about 11 p.m. S. C.

We will bet a pound of the best bull beef in this market that the suit in the District court of Somors vs. Somors for divorce will not reach trial. Pat. had an offer for the farm last week and came down Saturday night with prayers and promises that enabled him to wind his arm around the neck of the old lady and trot her home. Pat. married seven years ago, but he and Betsey have been out before, this being the annual suit between the parties for divorce.

[QUESTION: THEY HAD "SOMORS"...SHOULD THIS NOT BE

PAT AND BETSEY SOMERS???]

A. W. Patterson has repaired and refitted his saloon in modern style. Those acquainted with the business inform us that Pat. has the best rooms in Southern Kansas.

[EDITORIAL PAGE: MILITARY FORCE ALONG INDIAN TERRITORY LINE.]

The General Government is placing military force along the line of the Indian Territory for the purpose of resisting invasion onto the unassigned lands therein. During the last few days quite a number of teams have passed through our city on their way to these lands. Government having arrested the tide of squarters flowing into the Territory via Coffeyville, Chetopa, and other points in the Southeast part of Kansas, there seems to be a preconcerted movement to rendezvous at, or near here, and all move together for the Territory.

This looks to us like a hasty unwise step. The Government is resolved to put all invaders out of the Territory, and we advise all who are not seeking a pitched battle to keep out of there. Those who really desire to test the strength of Uncle Samuel can go in on their muscle and take the consequences.

The old fraud--C. C. Carpenter--who has led so many of our people into this ambush is a sore backed, crooked legged, cross-eyed cuss. Every old Kansan knows his record for the last fifteen years, and they know him to be a fraud from his inception. Now we will say to all readers of the TRAVELER, don't be led off by any such a creature. You can't afford to bring upon yourselves the trouble and loss his followers will surely meet. Carpenter has fled to parts unknown, and is not to be found by the military when his company is so desirable.

Whenever Congress is disposed to pass an enabling act to organize a Territorial Government, it will be time enough to change your residence. Those who go before this event, will surely come to grief.

"A scheme of plunder and villainy, greater and bolder, perhaps, than any other that has even been deliberately conceived, perfectly organized, and effectively put in operation since the United States came into existence is now in active progress, with its headquarters at Kansas City, its tools in Washington, both in the lobby and on the floor of Congress, and its agents in every part of the Southwest. The name and purpose of the Oklahoma Ring have been vaguely familiar to the public for several years. The development of this Ring's plan to steal the Indian Territory, to grab millions of acres of Government lands, crowding out the civilized tribes and building colossal private fortunes upon the ruins of Government treaties, has come to that stage where it is necessary that full light be let upon its

iniquity." [Boomer story.]

The Government declares its intention to maintain the laws and prevent the invasion of the Indian Territory. General Sheridan instead of General Pope as first announced will take active measures to enforce the treaties in accordance with the President's proclamation. Twelve hundred troops will compose this first command. More will be forthcoming if necessary.

The Auditor of State has just forwarded to Washington a list of 225,000 acres of indemnity school lands. The claim of Kansas for the sixth and thirty sixth sections Indian reservations is the first and only one of the kind allowed to any State.

[EDITORIAL PAGE: ARTICLE RE STEAMER JOHN G. FLETCHER.]

The river is on a stand with 9 feet and 7 ft., 10 inches, by the United States gauge, but from reports above there have been very heavy rains, so we can look for a big river, and planters can take it in time.

The steamer "John G. Fletcher" left the levee this morning and went up to the Cairo and Fulton railroad landing for 50,000 feet of lumber for Arkansas City, Kansas. She also will take other freight and passengers. It will be a pleasant trip. So passengers going to Colorado or Leadville will find it to their advantage to consult Capt. Hennegin. He also takes freight for Dardanelle, Webb City, Fort Smith, and Fort Gibson, leaving on Thursday at 5 p.m. It will take two weeks to make the round trip, the distance being 850 miles from Little Rock. Capt. Hennegin will have the pleasure of taking the first boat through of her size, for which he deserves great credit.

[MORE ITEMS ON EDITORIAL PAGE.]

NOTICE. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Francis X. O'Brien, a printer, formerly of California and Nevada, but more recently an employee of this office, will confer a great favor by sending his address to the undersigned. When last heard from he was enroute to Winfield, Wellington, or Arkansas City.

G. A. MARTIN, Publisher, Herald, Wichita, Kansas.

ARKANSAS CITY, KANS., May 13th, 1879. [Boomer story.]

All parties intending to settle in the Indian Territory are hereby notified that such settlement is contrary to law, and if attempted, will be followed by forcible expulsion therefrom.

W. W. BARRETT,

Lt. Colonel U. S. A.

Commanding Detachment.

[PERSONALS.]

Col. Whiteman is up from the Ponca Agency.

Dr. Reed has completed his new house just west of town.

Prof. Wilkinson and wife spent a few days in the city last week.

"Ten Nights in a Bar-Room" next Friday night at the M. E. Church.

A new sidewalk has been put down in front of the new Bank building.

Honors due Mayor Mitchell for the improved condition of Summit Street.

R. A. Houghton, of Ponca Agency, spent a few days in the city last week.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, MAY 14, 1879.]

A squad of soldiers are here to keep the invaders out of the Indian Territory. [Boomer story.]

That duck pond is finally filled up!!! Now let the city council drain that slough on the southwest of town, and benefit the health of the city.

The celebrated horse, Tom Thumb, was sold at sheriff's sale last Saturday for $40.50. Frank Speers was the purchaser.

Theron Houghton, Miss Hattie Houghton, and Mrs. R. A. Houghton made a flying visit to the Ponca Agency, returning Monday evening.

Gardner Mott has been appointed City Marshal in the place of Mr. James Morgan, who, on account of sickness, has been unable to attend to the business pertaining thereto.

A. H. Green, of Winfield, has been commissioned Brigadier General of the State Militia. Green knows how to run a first-class real estate agency, and we have no doubt he will do equally well in bleeding for his country.

James L. Huey, W. D. Roberts, and W. B. Norman have been appointed by the District Court of Cowley county the committee to condemn the right of way for the Cowley, Sumner & Fort Smith R. R. through this county.

Boys, Marshal Mott is on his ear, and is determined to preserve order in town. The Marshal has seen service at the front, and if you don't want to feel his war club around your ears, avoid bad whiskey, attend Sunday school, and repeat that little verse just before you slip between the sheets.

The following is a list of arrivals at the hotels since May 8th, 1879.

CENTRAL AVENUE HOTEL.

Henry Elinger, Augusta, Kansas.

J. B. Blaker, Augusta, Kansas.

John Ryan, Augusta, Kansas.

R. J. Hans, Kansas City, Mo.

Dick Wagstaff, Kansas City, Mo.

W. C. Robinson, 11 worth [? Leavenworth ?], Kansas.

Col. W. W. Barrett, U. S. A.

W. H. Whiteman, Ponca Agency.

B. Barnaby, Ponca Agency.

E. Harnnessy, Montreal.

Ike Levy, Sterling, Kansas.

B. M. Terrell, Winfield, Kansas.

Copt. [? Capt. ?] Sanford, Winfield, Kansas.

O. B. Acton, Salt City.

Gen. C. H. Smith, U. S. A.

Gen. H. Cook, Agt., 19th Infantry, U. S. A.

Jim Wilbaurn, St. Louis.

ARKANSAS CITY HOUSE.

Jake Hunter, South Haven.

J. T. Warris [? Harris ?], South Haven.

C. H. Redwood, Independence, Kans.

J. C. Evans, Winfield, Kansas.

Noah McCoy, Sumner County.

D. B. Newell, Independence, Kas.

S. R. Musselman, Grouse Creek.

Tip North, Belle Plain.

J. F. Capehart, Wichita, Kas.

M. F. Hastings, Wellington, Kas.

E. Turner, Harts Mills, Kans.

Mitchel, Ponca Agency.

ARKANSAS CITY

J. H. Randall

Wm. E. Hathaway

J. W. Pearson

L. B. Gorman

J. M. Felton

M. Stanton

Geo. W. Ford

Thos. Goatley

G. W. Maness

R. E. Fitzpatrick

M. C. Edwards

John Felton

G. M. Wagstaff

Geo. Russell

Scott & Chapel

A. R. Richmond

WINFIELD: C. P. Ward, N. Haight.

TANNEHILL: S. D. James, W. B. Anderson.

MAPLE CITY

H. S. Libby

B. Mathis

F. W. Nance

J. B. Schofield

J. A. Ryan

John Bobbett

O. P. Cessna

J. R. Lobsin

David Davis

A. O. Tolles

F. P. Myers

L. H. Kritsinger

SILVERDALE: E. C. Hawkins, John Algeo, Reubin Mackley.

OTTO: D. M. Jay.

RED BUD: J. B. Norman.

GRAYVILLE, ILLINOIS: Joseph Naylas.

HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA: W. C. Wells.

PILOT GROVE, MISSOURI: A. E. Beeson.

BARDOLPH, ILLINOIS: E. D. Stevens.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, MAY 14, 1879.]

HOTELS crowded with strangers looking for locations.

The new verandah adds wonderfully to the appearance of the Central Avenue.

Joseph Schuster has opened a boot and shoe store in the Jim Mitchell building.

BORN. In Silverdale township, to Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Musselman, a son, May 5th, 1879.

Mr. Hargis, of Wichita, was down last week with a view of locating a flouring mill in this vicinity.

Look out for the boat, John G. Fletcher, which will be up the last of the week. Read the notice of her departure in another column.

Judge Knight of Arkansas City has been appointed stenographer for the judicial district by the presiding Judge. A good

selection.

Wm. Moore, Proprietor of the lime kiln southeast of town, started for Colorado last week to see the country and no more lime may be expected from him this summer.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, MAY 14, 1879.]

We received a call from Mr. Manser on Monday last. Mr. Manser is a live real estate agent in Winfield and those who place their business in his care will make a good selection. Try Curns and Manser.

Mr. Sprague and T. A. Wilkinson, both of Winfield, went in for a knock down argument last week, and Tom drove convictions home to his antagonist. This results from the fact that Tom once lived in our city and has sand in his craw.

Keep it before the people that the Cowley, Sumner & Fort Smith R. R. will reach here the coming fall. The appropriation for the Arkansas river will be used in improving navigation this season, and hence, two highways to market will be secured. Now is the time to make investments of capital in this city, and those who take advantage of these circumstances will become the fortunate ones.

LISTING PEOPLE WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE DRAMA "TEN NIGHTS IN A BAR-ROOM" GIVEN AT THE M. E. CHURCH, FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 16, 1879, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE M. E. CHURCH.

C. H. SYLVESTER, E. F. BANTON, C. M. SWARTS, J. A. LEONARD,

C. M. McINTIRE, C. L. SWARTS, S. B. REED, MISS NELLIE SWARTS,

MISS HATTIE HOUGHTON, MISS EMMA MITCEHLL, MISS LAURA GREGG.

We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Gillelen and his bride last week at Topeka. Mrs. Gillelen is a niece of Mrs. Gov. St. John and brings to her new home the many charms that render life delightful.

Mr. Bohle, of St. Louis, flour Inspector for the Government, is at the Central Avenue. R. B. is a businessman and can inspect more flour in a single day than you can eat in a thousand years.

DIED. Clarissa Alda Cattrell, daughter of S. and Emma J. Cattrell, May 9th, A. D. 1879, aged 3 years 9 months and 19 days.

This is the second daughter that Mr. and Mrs. Crattrell have lost within the last eleven days. The death notice of the first child appeared in the TRAVELER last week as our readers will recall, from the bite of a rattlesnake.

[EDITORIAL PAGE: COUNTY COURTHOUSE.]

[LETTER FROM C. M. SCOTT: TERRITORY MATTERS.]

EDITOR TRAVELER:

At your suggestion I will give you a few brief items from the land of the red man, from which I have just returned after three weeks absence, a ride of 600 miles on horseback from Arkansas City to Camp Supply, via way of Cheyenne Agency and Fort Reno, Fort Bennett, and up the North Fork of the Canadian into the Pan Handle of Texas.

All through the northern part of the Territory we met bone hunters gathering buffalo bones for sale at Dodge City and Wichita. They usually take down corn and bring back a load of bones for which they get $7.50 per ton. I don't know what they get for corn, but it retails at $1 per bushel all through the northern part of the Territory and at 2-1/2 cents per pound, or $1.50 per bushel at Camp Supply. We conversed with several owners of large herds of stock that declared their intentions to make Arkansas City their headquarters this fall.

James Steen was on the road with 900 head of ponies, and is probably at Caldwell now. Others were behind him with from one to three hundred head. All horned stock looked a little thin on account of the hard winter, and grass was short for want of rain. Young stock--yearlings and two year olds--could not be bought; there were none for sale but thousands on the range. On our way back we visited the camp of the Patrol Guards and found them active and ready to meet the wayward Cheyennes, but there is none to meet except those that freight from Wichita to the Agency.

The roads were almost lined with immigrants to Harper and Barbour counties, and wild schemers on their way to Leadville.

Deer, elk, turkeys, wolves, and antelope were numerous, but the buffalo were all in New Mexico, and will not be seen within 200 miles of Arkansas City before July or August, when they will range north.

The Indians were all quiet and peaceable, and many of them planting corn and putting up fences. Occasionally a white whiskey seller ventures in, but Agent Miles has the reputation of knowing a rogue at first sight a mile off, so it is not often attempted.

You may wonder that we ever returned under those circumstances; but we did, and found the town improved to such an extent we hardly knew it.

Yours, C. M.

[EDITORIAL PAGE: RIGHTS OF INDIANS.]

A new and curious habeas corpus case has just terminated in the U. S. Court at Omaha.

Standing Bear, with twenty-five other Indians of the Ponca tribe, had been removed to the Indian Territory against their will. They escaped and went North, were arrested by the military authorities of the United States, and being taken back.

At Omaha the Indians sued out a writ of habeas corpus, and were brought before the U. S. Court. During the examination Standing Bear was allowed to address the Court on his own behalf. A correspondent of the St. Louis Republican says that "his oration was marked by its intense feeling and eloquence. It was a strange sight to see the red man in all his gorgeous attire defending himself and followers before a court of justice. Standing Bear is a man of rare ability for an Indian, and during the reading of the Court's opinion today, he was present with his handsome wife, Susette, and others of his tribe, and at the close of the reading they received their liberty and congratulations of friends with feelings of great joy."

The opinion of the Judge was exhaustive. We quote the concluding paragraph. He said:

"That Gen. Geo. Cook, the respondent, being the commander of the military department of the Platte, had the custody of the relators, under color of authority of the United States and in violation of the laws; that no rightful authority exists for the removing by force any of the relators to the Indian Territory as the respondent has been directed to do; that the Indians possess the inherent right of expatriation, as well as the more fortunate white race, and have the inalienable right to 'life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,' so long as they obey the laws and do not trespass on forbidden ground, and being restrained of liberty under color of authority of the United States, and in violation of the laws thereof, the relators must be discharged from custody, and it is so ordered."

Under this decision, there is nothing to prohibit the Cheyennes, the Poncas, the Nez Perces, and other tribes now held by force in the Indian Territory from immediately taking up their line of march for the North. The District Attorney has given notice of an appeal, but the courts set the Indians free to go on their way rejoicing during the meantime. Commonwealth.

[PERSONALS.]

James Huey is a candidate for treasurer of Cowley county.

C. R. Haywood and wife returned from Topeka last Thursday night.

Mr. Snow starts a new barber shop on the North side of the Green Front.

Several parties from Winfield are preparing to go into business in this city.

Gen. McNiel, U. S. Indian Inspector, was at the Central Avenue Hotel over Sunday.

DIED. Of consumption, May 14th, at his residence in Arkansas City, James Morgan.

A new stock of hardware is to go into the building formerly occupied by Kellogg & Hoyt.

Why doesn't the Mayor put up a new block on the opposite corner from the TRAVELER office?

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, MAY 21, 1879.]

S. P. Channel is the boss gardener of the city, dining on new potatoes and green peas on the 16th.

The Small trial for the murder of Starbuck occupied the District Court the whole of last week.

The reputation of Dr. M. R. Leonard's grape wine is on the spread. The demand for this article is increasing, and its good qualities are proverbial.

A full blood Kaw Indian brought butter of his squaw's manufacture to the Agency market one day last week. Good time to read this local is on an empty stomach.

Mr. Ridenour has moved his stock of jewelry into the room on the south side of Channell & McLaughlin's real estate office.

A company of Cavalry from Ft. Reno reported to Col. Barrett, commanding the detachment here in camp, at 6 o'clock p.m., Saturday last. Those who love their country are fond of seeing the boys in blue.

Sheriff Harter was in town yesterday looking up delinquents.

Joe Sherberne has returned from his long absence in purchasing Ponca cows. Joe is in luck.

Miss Lilly Walton was seriously injured a few days ago at the Pawnee Agency, by being thrown from a horse. We hope she may soon recover. Through her efforts the school at the Agency has made proficiency that is truly wonderful.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, MAY 21, 1879.]

The party who swore out a warrant for the arrest of some of the squad, for assault, obtained a fine of seven dollars against them. Squire Christian took the view that it was a breach of the peace to draw blood on a fool and entered the above fine. Our view has always been that when a man (or a woman for that matter) starts out on a raid, itching for trouble, the place ought to be scratched.

[QUESTION: WHAT IS THE ABOVE ENTRY ALL ABOUT?]

The trial of Small for the murder of Starbuck resulted in the conviction of the defendant of manslaughter and five years in the State prison. Five years for deliberate murder? This is a disgrace to Cowley County. Why, the cow thief was sent up for four years and six months, and yet the life of a fellow man, in Cowley Co., is worth but a trifle more than three cows--so say the jury! Small's own testimony, before a competent jury, is strong enough to convict him of murder. We say, if we have a law, let us live by the law, as good citizens; but it is just such verdicts as this against Small that gives a complexion of justice to vigilantes in hanging the culprit and the jury to the same rope. We have had enough of this in Cowley Co. It is time to stop.

[EDITORIAL PAGE: COWLEY & SUMNER R. R., ETC.]

[JIMMY CHRISTIAN - ATTORNEY FOR KEOKUK, CHIEF OF SAC AND FOX.]

The decision at Omaha, that the Indians have the same right to go where they please as whites, brings to mind a similar decision by the Supreme Court of Kansas, some ten years ago.

Keokuk, a Chief of the Sac and Fox tribe, wanted to go to Washington to see his "Great Father." The Indian Agent said Keokuk should not go because there was no appropriation to pay his expenses. Keokuk said he would pay his own expenses and started, and got to Lawrence, where the Agent had him arrested and brought before a U. S. Commissioner who put him in jail, as Jimmy Christian, his attorney said, "with thieves, robbers, and other vile characters." After a few days he was discharged under a habeas writ. He brought suit in the District Court for false imprisonment. He got a judgment against the Agent, and the case was taken to the Supreme Court of Kansas. Judge Kingman, in rendering a decision sustaining the judgment of the court below, said he could find no law to make it an offense for an Indian to go to Washington if he wanted to and paid his own bills.

He said that under no law, human or Divine, could he be subject to arrest and imprisonment by anyone. The opinion concluded by saying: "His rights are regulated by law for redress, it is not in the power of any tribunal to say you are an Indian and your rights rest in the arbitrary decision of executive officers, and not in the law." The case is reported fully in the 6:h Kansas reports, page 94. Commonwealth.

[THE STEAMER "CHEROKEE."]

The little steamer Cherokee made its appearance at our wharf on Monday last from Arkansas City, Kansas, 444 miles above this place by U. S. measurement, Captain McClasky in command with a crew of eleven men. The Cherokee brought 800 bushels of fine wheat and reports the river low, yet navigable for small boats. She met the John G. Fletcher above Webber's falls, discharging her lumber and preparing to return. Had the Fletcher started a week sooner, she would have reached Arkansas City without trouble and sold her lumber at a fair profit and could have brought 20,000 bushels of wheat down on the June rise. Good wheat is worth from 50 to 60 cents at Arkansas City, and here about $1.00. The wheat brought here is of a superior quality. Arkansas City is in Cowley county, Kansas, and has about 800 inhabitants. Winfield, the county seat, has about 2,000; population of the county is about 18,000. There are four papers in the county, three Republican and one Democratic, the reverse of this county, which has three Democratic papers to one Republican. This in a great measure is an index of the kind of people there, and accounts for the rapid development of that region, which was a wild country but half a dozen years ago.

[REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.]

M. G. Troup, Co. Clerk, to Channell & McLaughlin, lt. 9, block 24, lts. 14, 13, and 2, blk. 146, lt. 28, blk. 145, lt. 1, blk. 146, lt. 27, blk. 143, lt. 15, blk. 128, lt. 15, blk. 129, lt. 24, blk. 67, lts. 15 and 16, blk. 103, lts. 26 and 27, blk. 59, lt. 16, blk. 27, lt. 24, blk. 48, lot 29, blk. 59, lt. 25, blk. 48, lt. 8, blk. 24, lt. 15, blk. 27, lt. 14, blk. 52, lts 1, 5, 6, 7, 13, and 12, blk. 24, lts. 15 and 16, blk. 48, lt. 14, blk. 24, lts. 1, 3, 8, 27 and 28, blk. 50, Ark. City.

H. H. McLaughlin to S. P. Channell, und. 1/2 lt. 9, blk. 8, Ark. City.

Channell & McLaughlin to W. S. Houghton, lt. 13, blk. 69, Ark. City.

Same to Ida Patterson and Cora Gibbs, lt. 9, blk. 80, Ark. City.

U. S. to L. S. Kibbe ne 1/4 s26, t30, r4.

G. A. McKee and wife to P. G. Rude, lts. 16, 17, 19 and 20, blk. 13, Lazette.

F. M. Small and wife to W. P. Hackney and J. W. McDonald, n 1/2 of nw 1/4 8, 32, 6.

S. T. Suenson and wife to M. Johnson und. 1/2 lts. 10, 11, 12, blk. 113, Winffield.

N. J. Fullerlove and wife to Schiffbauer Bros., lts. 24, 25 and 26, blk. 72, Ark. City.

John Headrick to H. Buckley, e 1/2 of nw 1/4 of se 1/4 and lt. off n side of sw 1/4 of se 1/4 s33, t32, r4.

S. Harrington and husband to S. M. Libbey, lt. on se 3/4 nw 1/2 27, 32, 4.

D. H. Sleeth to W. M. Sleeth, lt. 26, blk. 81, Ark. City.

M. A. Millington and husband to J. M. Wallis, lt. 9, blk. 111, Winfield.

H. J. Sanford and wife to Max Solton, sw 1/4 of ne 1/4 and nw 1/8 of sw 1/4, 2, 31, 5.

S. D. Pryor and wife to Jas. Call, se 1/4 27, 33, 4.

G. Mott and wife to J. M. Holloway, lt. 22, blk. 132, Ark. City.

A. A. Newman and wife to J. M. Holloway, lts. 9 and 21, blk. 132, Ark. City.

Jas. Call and wife to Chas. Thomas, se 1/4, 27, 33, 4.

C. L. Harter, Sheriff, to J. C. McMullen, lots 4, 5 and 6, s1, t35, r3.

S. E. Hunt and husband to W. S. Houghton, lts. 14, 15 and 16, blk. 132, Ark. City.

McGuire and Crippen and wives to G. W. Armstrong, se 1/4, 22, 32, 6.

C. Davis and husband to E. J. Ferguson, lts. 13 and 14, blk. 128, Winfield.

T. McIntire and wife to W. S. Houghton, lot 11, blk. 132, Ark. City.

Abbie Tales et al to W. M. Sleeth, lot 8, blk. 71, Ark. City.

H. Atkinson to B. Snow, lots 26 and 18, blk. 142, Ark. City.

S. P. Channell and wife to T. H. McLaughlin, undivided 1/3 of lots 3 and 4 and e 1/2 of s.w. 1/4 s7 t35 r3.

G. Mott and wife to G. M. Wagstaff, lots 24 and 25, blk. 79, Ark. City.

M. G. Troup to W. M. Sleeth and H. P. Farrar, lot 11, blk. 80, lots 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14, blk. 19, and lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, blk. 16 and lot 9, blk. 55, Ark. City.

M. G. Troup to W. M. Sleeth and H. P. Farrar, lot 11, blk. 80, lots 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14, blk. 10, and lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, blk. 16 and lot 9, blk. 55, Ark. City.

M. G. Troup to Channell & McLaughlin, lot 26, blk. 27, lot 4, blk. 28, lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, blk. 56 and lots 12, 13, and 14, blk. 139, and lot 16, blk. 52, lot 7, blk. 67, Ark. City.

J. N. Fuller to W. S. Houghton, lots 15, 16, 17 and 18, blk. 65, Ark. City.

H. M. Kinsie and husband to Channell & McLaughlin, lot 13, blk. 68, Ark. City.

S. E. Hunt and husband to H. M. Kinsie, lot 13, blk. 69, Ark. City.

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[PERSONALS.]

Two more cottages nearly completed on the east side of town.

S. P. Channell presented his wife with a Mathenshek piano.

Mrs. L. H. Gardner started for Leadville, Colorado, Tuesday last.

The man who took the turning plow from M. R. Leonard's, last April, will please call at this office.

The mountain rise is on its way down the Arkansas, and is already raising the waters at this place.

A heavy shower of rain fell here on Monday afternoon, saturating the ground about four inches.

LOST. On last Thursday, a gold cuff pin. Anyone finding the same will confer a favor by returning to this office.

A little more paint on Summit Street will add much to its appearance. Suppose the Mayor puts a coat on the Meat Market.

Will Stewart has gone to Parsons to reside. The people of Parsons will find him a lively man and a good citizen.

If the man who examined the empty razor case at Schiffbauer's on Monday last will return, he can see the razor he desired.

The steamer, Cherokee, was at Ft. Smith on the 19th. She will there discharge her cargo and return up the river immediately.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, MAY 28, 1879.]

The contractors on the Cowley, Sumner and Ft. Smith R. R. are advertising for men to work, offering to pay $1.50 per day. No need of tramps.

The body of an unknown man was discovered in the Arkansas river at Wichita last week. The brain of the unfortunate victim was pierced with a bullet.

We met Dr. Davis at Winfield last Saturday, and the pleasure of other hours passed with him were recalled to memory. The Dr. is a genial companion and a type of Kentucky's noblest sons.

Theron Houghton started for Wisconsin last Monday, where he expects to join his wife and go on a visit to Maine. He has our best wishes for a pleasant trip, and we know that he will return feeling that the New West has charms for him.

A Card. I take this method to return my most heartfelt thanks to the many friends of my deceased husband, James M. Morgan, for the kindness and assistance rendered him in his last illness, and for the sympathizing benevolence extended to me in the hour of my greatest sorrow.

SYDNA A. MORGAN.

A new billiard hall in town. No whiskey!

NOTICE AL. HORN'S new "ad" in another column.

AD: CITY BOOT & SHORE STORE.

I desire to call attention to the Assortment of BOOTS AND SHOES,

That I have in stock at present, which I propose to sell at so small a profit that the people MUST BUY!

I ALSO MANUFACTURE BOOTS AND SHOES,

And keep constantly on hand a large Stock of the best Leather, and GUARANTEE GOOD WORK And satisfactory prices. Fashionable and durable work assured in all cases. REPAIRING NEATLY DONE. Call and see me and be convinced.

AL. HORN.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, MAY 28, 1879.]

Information has been received from the Contract office,

P. O. Department, Washington, that they will receive bids up to July 10, 1879, for carrying the mail from Arkansas City, via Ponca Agency, Pawnee Agency, and Sac and Fox Agency to Okmulgee, 190 miles and back, twice a week. Time through, 60 hours. Blanks and other information will be furnished at the office in this city. Service to commence October 1st, 1879.

NATHAN HUGHES, P. M.

On Thursday last a large party of grangers gathered on the banks of the Walnut, southeast of the city, and passed the day in fishing. As A. A. Newman has placed in his dam a fish race, the finny tribe came down the river in shoals, and it looked as though the last fish in the Walnut had come to the angling. About two barrels of fish were caught when the party returned to their homes satisfied with their days work.

McCLENAHAN - THOMPSON. In the United Presbyterian Church, on the evening of 21st inst., by the Rev. S. McClung, assisted by the bride's father, the Rev. R. S. McClenahan and Miss Mattie H. Thompson, daughter of Rev. David Thompson.

BELL - FRANSISCO. At the residence of the bride's father, May 24th, 1879, by Rev. W. H. Rose, Mr. J. Lawrence Bell, of Silver Dale, Cowley Co., Kan., and Miss Lotta R. Fransisco, of Arkansas City, Cowley Co., Kan.

CAPRON - CROCKER. By Rev. Platter at Winfield, Wednesday, May 21st, Mr. Manley E. Capron and Miss Ella A. Crocker.

HERBERT - CHAMBERS. At the residence of the bride's father, in East Bolton, this night, John Herbert and Miss Mattie

Chambers. The occasion will require the services of two officiating clergymen.

Work is progressing on the railroad grade south of Wichita. Five miles of grading have been let between this place and Winfield.

All members of Co. C. (Bolton Militia), are requested to meet at the Bland School House on Saturday, May 31st, at 2 o'clock for the purpose of signing the muster rolls.

R. HUFFMASTER, Captain.

FOR SALE. The best pair of mares in Cresswell township. Also, a light harness. Terms Cash. Inquire at this office.

[EDITORIAL PAGE.]

D. W. BUSHYHEAD, Treasurer of the Cherokee Nation, we are informed, has established an office at Caldwell, for the purpose of collecting taxes on cattle and other stock grazing in the Indian Territory.

We advise the stock men to resist the payment of this tax, and, if necessary, to make a case and test it before Judge Barker, at Fort Smith. We have been through this question, from head to foot, with the Solicitor of the Interior Department, and think we are as well informed on this subject as any agent of the black and tan Cherokee Council. We received a letter from one of our delegation in Congress yesterday morning stating that the agent was already in trouble with the Department, and will not get out soon. Don't pay a cent. We have not space this week, but will say more in our next.

EDITOR TRAVELER:

I have just completed another little jog into the Territory, and will relate what I saw.

Gen. McNeil was at Ponca Agency on the 22nd, and may go down to Oklahoma to advise the settlers on the North Fork. Troops from Camp Supply and Fort Sill have already been there, and the result was settlers were strung out all along the road on their way back, cursing the country, the soldiers, and above all, the Kansas City Times, and its "pal"--Carpenter.

Agent Howarth will not take charge of the Pawnees, but enjoy himself visiting the Agencies all around. A few years wrestling with the ague at Kiowa and Comanche Agency satisfied him that the Territory, generally, is not a healthy location.

About sixty of the Pawnees are out on a buffalo hunt, and forty are visiting the Wichitas.

We cut across the country from Pawnee to Kaw Agency, making the trip in a day's rride. It is a much nearer route to Arkansas City, and fully as good road as by the way of Ponca.

The Osages were counciling, on our arrival, but we did not stop to hear them. They have a great many ponies. Some very fancy; but few for sale.

Gov. Joe's camp is near the mouth of Salt Creek, about five miles from the crossing point of the Arkansas. The Arkansas ford at Salt Creek is a good one, although the water was four feet deep in the channel.

Up Salt Creek we saw millions of the "fourteen year locusts." In the creek beautiful fish could be seen grabbing at flies as they fell on its surface.

Crops on Grouse creek are looking splendid, and everything has the appearance of thrift.

All cattle men, as well as others, will have to leave the Territory within the next sixty days, in compliance with the order from the Interior Department at Washington. So much for the white settlers rushing in and making fools of themselves, and bringing hardships upon stock men.

UNSIGNED...BUT IT IS EVIDENT STORY FROM C. M. SCOTT.

[NOTICE: RELATIVE TO REPAIRING BRIDGE ACROSS ARKANSAS RIVER.]

Your officers having refused to pay for the lumber used in repairing your bridge across the Arkansas river, we have purchased lot No. 1, in section No. 1, upon which the South end of your bridge rests, and there never having been any road laid out across said lot No. 1, to your bridge, we have closed up our land at the end of the bridge, and, after next Monday, no person will be allowed to cross said land; and all persons crossing said land will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law, unless the said lumber, and all expenses, shall be fully paid us in the meantime.

Respectfully,

HACKNEY & McDONALD.

June 3rd, 1879.

[PERSONALS.]

BIRTH. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Rothwell, on Friday the 21st, a daughter.

A detachment of cavalry left camp here Monday morning for Coffeyville.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, JUNE 4, 1879.]

Benedict Bro's. are putting up a new set of Fairbanks Scales in front of their hardware store.

Lucius Norton started for St. Louis on Monday, where he intends residing the coming summer.

It is reported that several more companies of soldiers are to be sent to this place in a short time.

An epidemic has broken out among the horses. It is an aggrevated form of distemper. Capt. Nipp has lost six and Jacob Keffer four.

The enterprising proprietors of the Central Avenue Hotel are still making improvements, having built a new fence around the premises.

Rations are being forwarded from Wichita, and other points, to the troops stationed here, and the probability is that they will remain here for some time.

Mr. John Hornscheidt, of Winfield, has been in town for the past few days locating the grade on several of our streets. He was assisted by Mr. I. H. Bonsall.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, JUNE 4, 1879.]

We have received a communication from the Hon. A. Walton, of the steamer Cherokee, in which he states that wheat is selling for $1.00 per bushel, corn 60 cents, and new potatoes $1.50.

Marshall Mott was kept busy last Thursday tying teams that were left standing on the streets. He says someone will be made an example of if it is not stopped. Let offenders beware!

A. A. Newman is loading a wagon train for Ft. Sill and Wichita Agency.

A permanent grade is being established on Summit and Main streets, Central, Eleventh, and Twelfth avenues. A thing which ought to have been done long before this.

A team of horses at the Meat Market ran off last Wednesday, that had been left without hitching. They made a slow race, and after passing around a block, were easily captured.

A quarry has been opened on Dr. Carlisle's farm that contains as fine curb, and flag stone, as can be found in the State. This is fortunate for our town, as the supply is sufficient for the demands of a large city.

As an indication of the increase of business in our city, the Cowley County Bank purchased a single piece of exchange yesterday of the value of twenty thousand five hundred dollars. How is that for one day's work, eh?

Baseballists are considerably interested in the formation of a club. At a meeting Saturday the preliminaries were arranged and prospects are favorable to a permanent institution. It is a healthy amusement, and one in which our boys excel.

A large number of dwelling houses are in process of erection, and mechanics are all employed, even driven with business. Before another season comes around, at the rate improvements are going on now, Arkansas City will have doubled its population.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, JUNE 4, 1879.]

The contract to grade the Sumner & Cowley R. R. has been let from El Paso to Arkansas City, and General Manager W. B. Strong said to us last Saturday evening that the road would be completed to this place by the first of next November. Hurray for the Iron Horse.

Baseball. The Jack Oaks of Cresswell and the Winfield nine played a match game of baseball last Tuesday, at Winfield, which resulted in the disastrous defeat of the Winfield nine, the Jack Oak's winning the game by a score of 64 to 7.

Judgment was rendered in the criminal cases at the late term of the District Court as follows:

STATE VS. FRANK MANNY: fined $350.

STATE VS. FRANCIS SMALL: sentenced to 5 years in the penitentiary at hard labor.

STATE VS. DAVID CREEK: 4 years in the penitentiary.

STATE VS. HENRY MOUNT: fined $100.

A Texan with too much tanglefoot fell into the hands of Marshal Mott last week. The Marshal found it a task to handle with ease, the dead weight of two hundred pounds avoirdupois, and finally called to his aid the muscle of others. The man was taken to the lockup, and the next morning brought before the police court, and his services secured for ten days on the street in default of the needful to pay the fine.

A number of emigrants--forty all told--under the leadership of Colonel Bell, Carpenter's right-hand man, who had settled near Ponca Agency, were removed by a detachment of Colonel Barret's command. They arrived here Friday evening. Bell, in company with some of the other emigrants, returned to get their stock, permission having been obtained from the commanding officer. Should they, or others who have once been removed, enter the Territory again, with a view of settlement, their wagons and utensils will be burned and their stock confiscated. Most of the emigrants are from Missouri.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, JUNE 4, 1879.]

School closed last Friday with a good year's work done. Mr. Sylvester has given the very best of satisfaction in his management of the school. He has succeeded in doing, what very few teachers are able to, that, of establishing a true and lasting friendship between himself and his pupils; and has won by his gentlemanly conduct and assidious attention to the duties of his school, a host of friends. We hope to welcome him back again next year.

Maggie Sample, Rose Sample, Annie Coulter, Clara Lorry, George Hunt, Frank Lorry, Frank Bland, Ruth Voris, Fred Lorry, Mamie Schnee, Marion Hunt, Mary Lory [? Lorry ?], Clyde Akers.

[REPORT FROM AMOS WALTON RE THE "CHEROKEE" STEAMSHIP.]

FORT SMITH, May 29th.

EDITOR TRAVELER:

Supposing a desire on the part of the friends of the Cherokee to hear something in regard to the trip and our experience on the river, I propose to write in brief, until I can give them a more thorough knowledge of the facts developed by our experience.

We left Salt Fork, or Ponca Agency, at which place I joined the crew, on the 26th of April, at half past one o'clock, and landed in the mouth of Poteau at half past five o'clock on the morning of the 19th of May: our actual time, about 21-1/2 days. We laid up whole days, without moving, according to my diary, 8, and detained two days, one upon snags, where we had a good channel but accidentally struck our bow upon one and drifted upon more; and one whole day at the mouth of Verdigris, by missing channel--making 10 days without running. I estimate, also, three days lost for lack of appliances and some experience in the river, and think now, that if we had the same trip to make again, we could make it in about eight days. Although the river was low, our soundings generally run over two feet. Some of the worst river was for about 15 miles below Bear creek, where it spread out very wide, with numerous channels. I think our worst bar was at the mouth of Cimarron, where the water spread evenly over the whole river--a smooth, solid bar, but sounding two feet. Taken altogether, we are satisfied that the river can be utilized as a means of transportation to our city and our producing community.

As you advance down the river, the timber grows better and extends farther away from the river--the Cedar begins to make its appearance on the bluffs, and we begin to see something that looks like coal formation, cropping out from the banks.

About 12 miles above Chiller's [? Childer's ?] ferry, on Old House [?] creek; 3 [? hard to read figure...could be 31 or some other figure ?] miles from the river, is a four foot vein of splendid coal. This is on the left bank of the river. Further down, on the right, and just above Childer's ferry, is a vein of the same depth, which has been worked. Either can be worked without any difficulty.

Below this, again, on the farm of Napolean Moore, we dug, from the bank by the boat, some very fine coal, which we used in the forge and furnace. These first outcroppings our smith called good coal. We have specimens and intend to take a ton or two back with us.

As we go on down, we find the river growing better in the length of the runs without crossing--sometimes narrow and deep for six or eight miles, with high banks on either side, and sometimes breaking away ffrom the river in a gently ascending slope covered with grass and thinly scattered oaks. The scenery alone is worth the trouble and hardships incident to a trip down the river.

We have been kindly received and well treated by the people of Fort Smith, and part of them are fully alive to the importance of working up a river trade, while some seem to have grown rich here and feel that the country is far enough advanced for all their purposes. The town is a small one in population, considering the amount of territory covered. Many of the premises take in two acres of ground, and you can walk around among these country homes for hours, finding splendid old oaks for shade trees--cedars, flowers, and blue grass for adornment. When you first see the town, you see only the main street, and expect a town of about 1500 inhabitants, but after you have traveled for hours around in the suburbs you conclude they have what they claim, about 6,000. They have four newspapers--three Democratic and one Republican; seven churches; one fine furniture and chair factory, splendidly furnished with machinery, and anxious to work up a trade with us. They have a great many business houses and no specialties; they keep everything under the same roof that people want or call for. Their busy time is after cotton picking commences.

We sold the wheat to Dr. Wall, who has a very fine mill about one mile out of town with all the latest improvements and capable of grinding 300 bushels a day.

I have been treated very kindly by the gentlemen of the press here, who are, as they always are, everywhere, keenly alive to the importance of opening trade with our country, and they promise hearty cooperation with us in our attempts to improve and navigate the river.

There have been two courts in session here--State and United States--and I have had a chance to see that summary dispensation of justice we read of in the U. S. Courts. I have seen a jury take only three-quarters of an hour to condemn a man to death, that I, although hearing all the evidence, arguments of counsel, and charge of the Judge, would not have condemned at all--only a slight difference of opinion; one calls it justice, another says it is judicial murder.

To conclude, I have written this hasty letter to give you some idea, for the present, of what we have seen and done. I will say in regard to pine lumber, wagon stuff, furniture in the rough, coal or fuel of other kinds, we can make an exchange that would be of almost incalculable benefit to our country, and there is a market along the river for all our wheat, corn, and potatoes; and I am now satisfied that they can be successfully transported by the river.

I start up the river tomorrow.

Yours, A. W.

["PLAIN TALK" WRITES RE LUMBER ACTION TAKEN ON ARKANSAS BRIDGE.]

I notice that the action that was brought against Cresswell township by the Attorney for the Chicago lumber company to recover the value of the pine lumber in the Arkansas Bridge has been abruptly dismissed.

Lawyers, who have no interest in the question, place the responsibility of the debt upon the trustee. Mr. Hackney, himself, stated in the hotel in this town that he would bring an action against the former trustee for the value of the lumber; but he was satisfied the defendant would shove his property into the hands of his wife and beat the plaintiff out of his judgment. Now, Mr. Editor, with these events passing before our eyes, is it justice, is it fairness, is it decency to undertake to shove this debt upon the people of Cresswell? I answer No. Not so long as law can arrest it. Place the responsibility where it belongs--upon him who created it.

PLAIN TALK.

[REPORT FROM "CHRISTMAS" - SPRING CREEK TOWNSHIP.]

Skull Creek was named by Mr. Alexander Tolles, he being the first to settle on the creek, taking this claim in 1870. One day while traveling across the creek bottom, he observed a skull, supposed to be the skull of an Indian, thereby the name came; what became of the skull I know not, but Tolles still lives here.

[PERSONALS.]

BIRTH. Born June 5th, to Geo. McIntire and wife, a son.

Judge Christain, and daughter, take in Wichita this week.

Hon. C. R. Mitchell was confined to his bed with sickness last week.

The City Hotel is to be repaired and rented to a first-class landlord.

The raid into the Indian Territory has blown out with the South wind.

The steamer "Cherokee" is on her winding way up the majestic Arkansas.

A large number of new houses are in course of erection in this city.

Frank Schiffbauer, and wife, went down to the Pawnee Agency last week.

Charles Parker is commencing to erect a large Stone Shop on Summit Street.

Mr. Bohle, flour inspector, is here inspe