[KANSAS NEWS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881. Front Page.
Nearly 40,000 head of cattle await shipment at Hunnewell.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
One of the principal blocks in Hunnewell was wiped out by fire.
[EDITORIAL COLUMN.]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881..
The forger who escaped from Sheriff Shenneman by jumping from the train a few months since, is one ... REST OF ARTICLE IS IMPOSSIBLE TO READ! PAPER TORN BADLY...WAS PATCHED WITH PART OF THE SECOND PAGE...SO THAT NOTHING MAKES SENSE! LUCKILY FOR US, BELIEVE THE WINFIELD COURIER HANDLED THIS STORY ALSO.
[INDIAN PERMIT LAWS: INDIAN TERRITORY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881. Editorial Page.
Washington, D. C., June 27. The Secretary of the Interior today received from the Attorney General his opinion upon the legislative questions involved in the settlement of the troubles growing out of the threatened enforcement by the authorities of the "permit" laws of the Indian Territory. The question as to who are to be considered intruders upon Choctaw and Chickasaw lands, and whether it is the duty of the department of the Indian authorities to remove them, is now definitely settled, as the Secretary has adopted the Attorney General's opinion. The following telegram, which embraces the main points of the Attorney General's opinion, was sent by Secretary Kirkwood to U. S. Indian Agent Tufts, at Muscogee, Indian Territory, today.
"The Attorney General expresses the opinion that it is the duty of the department, not of the Indians, to remove intruders from the Choctaw and Chickasaw lands; that all persons other than Choctaws and Chickasaws, by birth or adoption, comprised within some one of the excepted classes described in article 7, treaty of 1835, and article 43 of 1866, are intruders; that those excepted are Government employees, their families and servants, employees of Internal improvement companies, travelers, temporary sojourners, holders of permits from the Choctaw and Chickasaw authorities and white persons who are employed under the laws of said Indians as teachers, mechanics, and skilled agriculturist; all others are intruders; that the permit laws are valid, and the right to remain expires with the termination of the permit.
"Promptly notify interested parties and advise them that measures will be speedily taken to execute the laws as construed by the Attorney General. You will be further fully instructed by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs at an early day. Suspend removals until such instructions are received."
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
COMANCHE BILL is in town.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
Thos. Gilbert, of Kaw Agency, is in town.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
Those boat and tub races were quite entertaining.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
J. F. Hess has severed his connection with the Creswell Bank.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
The Cherokees have the right to collect tax on Stock in the Territory.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
MARRIED. "Dick" Chamberlain is married and is now in Las Vegas, New Mexico.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
A number of matters were omitted this week on account of the illness of the editor.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
A train of about 60 wagons from Cheyenne Agency encamped near town awaiting to be loaded with flour.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
John Daniels came out No. 1 in the foot race on the Fourth.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
Major Jordan, the new Ponca Agent, made a short business call in town this week. He takes to the work and the West like a veteran.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
C. W. Coombs is now in Durango, Colorado, where, we presume, he is all right and at work, as we are indebted to him for a copy of the Democrat of June 25th inst.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
Mr. C. E. Snyder, in addition to the many other improvements made on his property, in the west part of town, has recently painted his residenceanother evidence of prosperity.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
The wagon roads from Arkansas City to the different Agencies in the Territory are as dusty and as much traveled as many of our county roads, showing business centers at this place.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
Albert and Cal. Dean are up from their camps on Otter creek. King Berry returned on Monday, and Gibson McDade, Fred Whiting, Thos. Hill, and Drury Warren linger awhile with us.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
It will be seen by the letter from Hon. H. Price, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, that the Cherokee Government has the right to impose and collect a tax on cattle, sheep, and horses grazing in the Indian Territory.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
The red men were well represented at this place on the fourth, although no effort was made to have them take part in the celebration. Members from the Cheyenne, Arapahoe, Ponca, Nez Perce, Pawnee, and Kaw tribes were present.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
Rev. James Wilson, Missionary at Ponca and Nez Perce Agencies, made a hurried visit on the 4th. We hope to have the benefit of one of his sermons at this place occasionally, where he is so well liked and respected.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
A cattle man who has been in the employ of Forsythe, shot Coolman, a keeper of a dance-house, in a dispute over a game of cards, at Hunnewell, last Thursday, killing him almost instantly. The murderer escaped to the Territory.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
The music rendered by the Silver Cornet Band, of this place, on the 4th, was excellent, and we believe they can eclipse any band in this section of the country. We should like to hear their sweet strains floating on the evening breeze often.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
The Indians visited the dance, at the Central Avenue Hotel, on the 4th, and the next morning one of the chiefs was telling a white friend what a pretty lady he saw. He said she was a "long woman with a black shirt on (meaning dress) and sorrel hair."
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
MARRIED. At the residence of the bride's parents, on July 3rd, 1881, by Rev. S. B. Fleming, Mr. Warren Neal and Miss Elva Pickering. The happy couple left on Monday for an extensive trip in the East. The best wishes of their many friends follow them.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
MARRIED. At the marriage of Mr. John B. Walker and Miss Carrie Benedict, yesterday, the newly married couple were made the recipients of many handsome and valuable presents from their many friends. By the departure of Mr. Walker, we lose one of our most enterprising young business men. The happy couple left on the afternoon train for their future home in Monmouth, Illinois.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
James C. Henderson advertises his cattle brand in this issue, which you cannot fail to see. It represents the animal with the brand as it appears on all his stock, which, in less than one week, will be seen by more than one thousand persons. The cost of the "cut" engraving, with the TRAVELER for one year, and the advertisement in it, is $10, which will be more than doubly made up on the first critter found. We have room for a few more, and would be glad to favor any of our Territory friends, if they will give us a call.
AD SHOWS A STEER WITH HORNS...IN THE MIDDLE THE BRAND "J C H"...
P. O. Arkansas City, Cowley Co., Kansas. Cattle Brand, "J. C. H.," on left side.
Horse brand C. on left hip. Bill of Sale given with all Stock Sold.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
A meeting of those holding sheep along the line of the Territory will be held at Hunnewell on Tuesday, the 9th of July, for the purpose of "discussing and deciding what to do in regard to the tax imposed on sheep men by the Cherokee Nation."
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
Mr. J. P. Musselman completed the sale of the I. F. Austin place, in Silverdale township, and came up Saturday to make out the papers. The purchaser was a Mr. Andrews, of Bell Plaine. He has several thousand head of sheep, and purchased this place for a stock farm. Courier.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
Miss May Benedict completed a two month's term of school in Silverdale district on Friday last, and we learn from one of the directors that universal satisfaction is felt with her work as a teacher. This was her first term of teaching school.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
Regular services at the United Presbyterian church.
Sabbath morning at 11 o'clock.
Sabbath school at 12:30 p.m.
Weekly prayer meeting Wednesday evenings.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
Regular services are held in the Presbyterian church at Arkansas City as follows:
Sabbath morning at 10:15 o'clock.
Sabbath evening at 7:30 o'clock.
Sabbath School at twelve o'clock.
Young people's prayer meeting Saturday evenings.
Weekly prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 o'clock, p.m.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
An elk tooth is a valuable relic among Indians. In former days, two elk's teeth were considered, in value, equal to two ponies; now they are worth about 25 cents each. It is said that an elk seldom has more than two front teeth.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
A copy of the Durango weekly Democrat, a well-printed, nine column folio, now in the fifteenth issue of its second volume, came to hand this week with the cabilistic X, muchly adorning the same. We shall have much pleasure in responding to the call, and herewith place the Democrat on our list of exchanges.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
On Thursday of last week, says the Anthony Republican, a charter was filed for an organization to build and equip a railroad over the southern survey, made by Gould last winter, from Parsons to Medicine Lodge, through the southern tier of counties, with a branch from Wichita to Anthony. Ex-Lieut. Gov. Humphreys is one of the directors, and the Republican says the scheme is backed by eastern capitalists.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
Mr. Brainard Goff, living two miles north of town, brought to our office, last week, several specimens of this year's corn from his farm. The specimens submitted for examination cannot be beat anywhere for general luxuriance, and are true healthful exponents of vegetable life in its most attractive garb. Of the five stalks sent in, the tallest measures 11 feet, but they will average 10 feet in length, and bear a goodly number of ears. Mr. Goff has quite a large acreage in corn, and we congratulate him on his good prospects.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
We return many thanks to Charley Swarts for the goodly supply of sodawater, which quenched our thirst, on Saturday evening last.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
BIRTH. Jim Estus, of Silverdale, who is most of the time in the Territory, came home last week and found that the rights of his home had been encroached upon by another gentleman. Things looked kinder ________ for awhile, but on consideration of said stranger, it only weighing nine pounds, Jim put off the day of retribution for a few years.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
Will McConn, son of our townsman, T. V. McConn, who has been attending college for the past three years at Crawfordsville, Indiana, returned home last Wednesday. Mr. McConn has accepted the position as bookkeeper for R. C. Haywood. We all join in one accord wishing him success in his avocation.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
Adley Davis, now in Colorado, does not write such flattering news regarding the advantages of that State, as does some. He says of Durango, although the merchants have a very lucrative trade, thieves and cut-throats make all the "big money," and to make Colorado his home, he wouldn't do it for all the country.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
The following is a list of letters remaining uncalled for in the Post Office, at Arkansas City, July 1st, 1881.
FIRST COLUMN:
Address, O. S.; Axley, George; Anderson, Will; Barber, William; Burcham, P. C.; Brown, Susan; Bird, R. E.; Bates, H. C.; Collins, T.; Clark, Mrs. A. J.; Carter, Lenard; Coulson, E. W.; Cochran, J. R.; Cochran, J. B.; Davis, J. C.; Dale, Charley; Davenport, Rebecca; Davis, Charles; Daken, Thos.; Davis, Mrs. Emma; Eastman, Burt; Espy, W. A.; Finney, Andrew; Garland, Belen; Hibbard, Mrs. M. E.; Hutton & Cobb; Heagle, Joseph; Holt, C. J.
SECOND COLUMN:
Lyon Bros.; Lockwood, Geo. C.; Long, Katie; Lewis, T. J.; McCormac, W. V.; Myers, Winfield; McBride, R. M.; McKeon, Peter; Mayer, Theodore; Pierson, Mrs. E.; Peck, J. P.; Ryan, Dan; Saunders, E. G.; Tuggle, J. B.; Wilson, Mrs. Geo. A.; Wess, Girty; Whiteside, Albert; Wallace, J. S.; Write, Emma; Wovell, Abe; Wood H.; Watkins, Chas. S.; Wolf, Rev. George; Wheeler, John; Waldronft, S. N.; Johnson, S. B.; Lazzell, M. D.; Lumpton, L. O.; Hartley, L. N.
Persons calling for any of the above letters will please day "Advertised."
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
Mr. W. T. Estus, of Silverdale, called upon us last week, and from him we learned that the wheat harvest is all over, and the average yield for that township is light. His own wheat was a total failure, owing to the dry spell and the chinch bug. Corn, however, is looking splendid, and one more rain will make early corn a sure and good crop.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
Sheep are becoming popular with the masses of the western farmers, who seek to increase their profits by stock raising, and at the same time improve their soil, raise more grass, have less labor, and make more money. A pound of mutton can be raised as cheaply as a pound of beef or pork, and is worth equally as much in the market, and the wool is extra profit.
[STANCE OF GOVERNMENT ON CHEROKEES TAXING STOCK.]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
Thomas S. Parvin, Esq., Arkansas City, Kansas.
Sir: In reply to your letter of the 28th ult., addressed to the Hon. Secretary of the Interior, and by him referred to this office, inquiring whether the Cherokee National authorities have the right to collect, from U. S. citizens, tax on cattle, sheep, etc., grazing in the Indian Territory south of Arkansas City, I have to state that such right has been fully recognized by Congress, and by this Department, and that the properly constituted Cherokee collectors or agents can lawfully collect such tax. In the event of the imposition of any unreasonable or oppressive tax by the Cherokees, the United States will intervene and afford the necessary relief, but so long as the tax is reasonable, and does not exceed the penalty imposed by the act of June 30, 1834, for grazing stock on the Indian lands (which is $1.00 per head), it is considered that the Cherokee Indians are fully justified in imposing it, and should be sustained by this Department. Very respectfully, H. PRICE, Commissioner.
[ABOVE ITEM COVERED TWICE ALREADY. MORE DETAILS THIS TIME!]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
WALKER - BENEDICT. At the residence of the bride's parents, in this city, on Tuesday, July 5th, 1881, by Rev. S. B. Fleming, Mr. J. B. Walker of Monmouth, Illinois, and Miss Carrie, eldest daughter of James and Anna Benedict.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
The 4th of July celebration, at this place, proved a success, although it was not determined to celebrate until the day was almost at hand. At the grove, speeches were made, and feasts indulged in, when each amused him or herself according to their inclination, some boating, some swinging, and some watching the "scrub" pony races.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
Mr. Reinold Hess will accept our thanks for a nice lot of roasting ears he favored us with last week. They were the first of the season, and as such were dully appreciated.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
DIED. At the residence of her husband, Sumner County, Kansas, June 30th, 1881, Mrs. W. Stewart on her thirty-sixth birthday.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. S. B. Fleming at the Presbyterian church, this city, on Friday, July 1st, at 2 p.m. Mrs. Stewart had been a sufferer for more than two years, and death was a happy relief. For more than fifteen years she had been a consistent member of the Presbyterian church, and died in full hope of a blissful immortality. The sympathies of the community are extended to the stricken husband.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
The mail route from Tulso, I. T., to Mobeti, Texas, a tri-weekly line of 366 miles, has been ordered discontinued from June 1st, 1881. Mr. B. W. Parker is the contractor, and M. Seager and others sub-contractors. It is one of the famous "Star" lines that was of little or no value, and cost the Government $52,000 (fifty-two thousand dollars) per annum. Its abolishment will throw 100 men out of employment, and leave the sub-contractors with a lot of stock on hand that will have to be disposed of at a great sacrifice.
[QUESTION: THEY HAD "TULSO"...DID THEY MEAN TULSA?
HAVE NO IDEA WHAT "MOBETI" WOULD BE NOW!]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
The medicine dances so generally engaged in, at Cheyenne Agency, have closed, and many of the Indians are glad of it, for during these demonstrations, the "Dog Soldiers" rode to the different camps and compelled all to come in and participate in the medicine making. Where any Indian refused to go, his lodge was cut down and the dogs shot.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
Another military trader has been appointed at Fort Sill, making two at that place.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
The Arapahos lately took from Beard & Day's cattle range, seven head of saddle horses, and rode them down, blurred the brands, clipped their ears, shaved their manes, and treated them shamefully. They were recovered by paying one of the Indian police a good sum for their return. Among the many ponies of these Indians are a number with brands blurred.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
During the month of June no less than half a million pounds of freight have been delivered at Cheyenne Agencymostly transported by Indians.
[FROM THE WELLINGTONIAN.]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
Will A. Leonard, formerly an editor and joint proprietor of the Sumner County Democrat, arrived in this city the latter part of this week, from Eureka Springs. He says, in his judgment, Geuda Springs, in this county, are fully equal to the former.
The parks at Winfield about which so much has been written in the Winfield papers, are flooded with water. Whether it is a dispensation of Providence, or something yet more potent, the journals of that town do not state.
A man from South Haven township was, on Monday, arraigned in the Justice court, on the charge of drunkenness. W. A. McDonald, for defendant, and Deputy County Attorney Haughie, for the State. After hearing the arguments of the learned counsel and receiving the instructions of the court, the jury retired. A few minutes thereafter they brought in the astonishing verdict: "Drunk but not guilty." To say that such a verdict is paradoxical, is but to express it feebly. Next.
[SOME BUSINESS LOCALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
FOUND. A leather pocket-book. The owner can have the same by proving property and paying for advertisement. Call on T. V. McConn, at O. P. Houghton's store.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
For sale cheap. A good house and lot in Leonard's addition. Will take a team in part payment; enquire at Endicott & Loveland's meat market.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
Closing out at one half cost price at the Central Drug Store. We have a large lot of Notions and Drug Sundries we will sell for the next thirty days at one half the cost price; now is the time to buy.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
Howard Bros. have just received a large and elegant assortment of SILVERWARE and table and pocket CUTLERY. They also have on hand a full line of REVOLVERS.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
LAND FOR SALE. All or a part of a good square portion of land, with good improve ments, at a very low price. Inquire at Central Drug store; or, Cresswell Bank.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 6, 1881.
An old established and well paying drug business, in Southern Kansas, for sale cheap. Inquire or address Editor TRAVELER.
[KANSAS NEWS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 13, 1881. Front Page.
Topeka wants water works.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 13, 1881.
The Winfield battery is to have one section, two guns and a caisson of artillery.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 13, 1881.
M. T. Ekel and family spent Sunday last in our city.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 13, 1881.
Clarence Harris, a former compositor of this office, is now in Villa Grove, Colorado.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 13, 1881.
Capt. C. M. Scott left for the East, on last Friday's train, to be absent several weeks.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 13, 1881.
The plum fever has broken out, and the roads to the Territory swarm with the victims.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 13, 1881.
We received a pleasant call yesterday from Frank Jennings, our popular county attorney.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 13, 1881.
Read the particulars of the Fourth of July celebration among the Indians at Oakland Agency, Indian Territory.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 13, 1881.
Miss Linnie Peed has concluded her term of school in the northwest part of the county, and is now staying in this city.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 13, 1881.
Mr. R. E. Grubbs, the Postoffice book store man, was down with malaria last week, but is now around again in good shape.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 13, 1881.
Ben Matlack, of Hunnewell, paid the city a visit last Sunday. Ben reports business as picking up at that place.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 13, 1881.
Mrs. James Wilson, of this city, will shortly take up her residence in the Territory with her husband, the missionary at Ponca Agency.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 13, 1881.
W. H. Nelson and wife, of Oakland Agency, spent Sunday and Monday in town visiting friends and relatives. They returned to their home on Monday evening.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 13, 1881.
The new sign at the Postoffice is nobby in style, and withal a new departure from the usual pattern. It is a feather in the cap of the painters, Messrs. Allen & Braggins.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 13, 1881.
Mr. C. C. Holland just returned from Silver Cliff, Colorado, and gave us a call last Saturday. He has been engaged as principal in the Silver Cliff schools during the past year.
Mrs. O. Stevenson started yesterday on the afternoon train for Ohio, where she will visit her daughter and other relatives and friends during the rest of the summer.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 13, 1881.
Cyrus Wilson, of Cottonwood Falls, recently bought of Dean Bros., Estus, Withers, and others, over 800 head of cattle, which will be held in the Territory, south of here, till disposed of.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 13, 1881.
We are under obligations to Capt. C. M. Scott for valuable assistance rendered in getting out last week's TRAVELER on time, which owing to the indisposition of ye editor, would otherwise have been delayed.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 13, 1881.
An Indian train of over eighty teams have been in town the past week, having come after an outfit of new wagons, harness, freight, etc. Our harness man, T. Houghton, has been full of business of late, he alone having supplied them with forty-one sets of harness.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 13, 1881.
Messrs. Ira Barnett and Uriah Spray will ship today, to Kansas City, six carloads of stock. Mr. Barnett has been making the stock business a specialty for the past year, and his shipments of hogs and cattle have been very large.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 13, 1881.
Mr. John Stafford, accompanied by his family, who has been on a reconnoitering and business tour in the Rocky mountains for the past three months, returned last Wednesday. Mr. Stafford reports being very much pleased with the country, but owing to his ill health in that latitude, could not remain there longer.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 13, 1881.
When you make a mustard plaster, use no water whatever, but mix the mustard with the white of an egg, and the result will be a plaster that will "draw" perfectly, but will not produce a blister even upon the skin of an infant, no matter how long it is allowed to remain on the part.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 13, 1881.
The first watermelon of the season reached us last Thursdaythanks to the kindness of Reinold Hess.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 13, 1881.
During the past week it is within bounds to state the Indians have purchased, of our merchants, over $5,000 worth of general goods. One firm alone claims to have sold over $3,000 worth. The Indian trade is a big thing for Arkansas City, and the more we get, the more we like it.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 13, 1881.
We are under obligations to Mr. L. Parmenter, the Santa Fe operator at this place, for the latest telegrams respecting President Garfield's progress towards recovery during the past week.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 13, 1881.
Rev. D. Thompson has returned from Edgerton, Johnson County, where he preached four Sabbaths for Rev. J. N. Smith, who is in feeble health. Mr. Thompson reports the wheat crop, east of Cowley, as almost a failure, owing partly to the hard winds and partly to the chinch bug. The corn crop, however, is very large and looks remarkably well. He also saw fine fields of flax and timothy in Anderson and Johnson counties. Peaches scarce, but apples and all other small fruit a moderate crop.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 13, 1881.
Miss Fannie Skinner, school teacher at Ponca Agency, is visiting her home in East Bolton, on a furlough of sixty days.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 13, 1881.
James Riely, a druggist of Arkansas City, was brought before United States Commis sioner Lovell Webb, charged with retailing liquor without Government license. The case was set for hearing on Wednesday, July 13th. Telegram.
We think there is some spite work in the above, and, from what we can learn, have serious doubts as to whether the case can be made to stick against Mr. Riely.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 13, 1881.
In the case of the State vs. Manny, tried at Winfield last week, the jury failed to agree. The suit was brought under the prohibition act, and a great number of witnesses were called, but beyond eliciting that "ginger" was a good and pleasant drink in the opinion of those who had partaken, no further facts were brought to light.
LATER. Since writing the above we learn that Manny has plead guilty to keeping a common nuisance and was fined $100. He closed his establishment, and the other cases against him were quashed upon his paying the costs. His defiance of the law cost him somewhere in the neighborhood of $300.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 13, 1881.
Cap. Sanford, late of this place, is now running the "New Tabernacle" in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. From the daily evening Herald, we clip the following.
"We dropped into Cap. Sanford's pleasant resort, on the Mountain, last evening, and found quite a large number of people enjoying the cool mountain breezes, and the splendid music furnished by B. Stewart's Mountain Orchestra. While there we were favored with some beautiful solos by master Charlie Stewart, the nine-year-old cornetist. Cap. Sanford, the genial proprietor, is always on hand to attend to the wants of his patrons, and nowhere in Eureka will a visitor be more nicely treated."
Arkansas City Traveler, July 13, 1881.
[MEMORIAL TO DECEASED MEMBER: JAMES C. BENNETT.]
WHEREASIt has pleased the Supreme Grand Master of the Universe, in his infinite wisdom, to call from our midst, companion James C. Bennett, and as we trust to usher him into the Grand Lodge of Saints above, therefore
RESOLVEDWhile we deeply feel the loss of one whose wise counsel guided and directed the Masonic Brotherhood of this State for many years, we have reason to be thankful to God that his life has been spared so many years, and that his influence for good has been beyond calculation.
RESOLVEDThat in the life of our faithful companion the fraternity have had a good illustration of the beautiful and pure principles of our Order, and the world an example of an honest, upright citizen, in whom all could put their trust.
RESOLVEDThat we tender our warmest sympathies to the widow and bereaved family of our departed Brother, and that we, as Masons, will cherish his memory in the inmost recesses of our hearts. BY THE COMMITTEE.
Bennett Chapter, No. 41, Royal Arch Masons. Arkansas City, Kansas, July 6th, 1881.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 13, 1881.
At a meeting of Eastern men at Judge Kelley's office, July 4, 1881, it was decided to meet at Mr. Flitch's ranch, about twelve miles below the Malaley ranch, and there divide into two parties, one working on the north side of Salt Fork, and the other on the south side; the parties on the south side to work Red Rock, Black Bear, Skeleton, and Turkey Creeks; the parties on the north side to work the State line, and the parties reaching Crooked Creek first will work that. The cattle will be sent home, and the Eastern will cooperate with the Western men.
It was further decided to meet on Saturday, July 9th, at Flitch's ranch, and there organize. The members present decided to appoint Mr. John Hamilton stock inspector at Hunnewell, and also determined to send a man as inspector to Kansas City and also to St. Louis.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 13, 1881.
All stockmen desiring to send in their individual brands and have them looked after by the inspectors appointed can do so by sending them to Mr. A. M. Colson, of Caldwell, together with $20, for the months of July, August, September, and October. In all cases the money must accompany the brands, else there will be no attention paid them. All brands must be accompanied by a power of attorney. BEN S. MILLER, Sec. Caldwell Post.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 13, 1881.
Notwithstanding the many notable improvements recently made in our city, there is yet one thing lacking to put Arkansas City on the level she is entitled to occupy among the provincial cities of the State. We allude to a Public Hall.
At present we have no room large enough to accommodate even a medium sized audience, much less such an assemblage as a general turn-out of our citizens would make. This works a great hardship both upon our town and people, in that public lectures and readings, dramatic societies, and, in fact, almost all first-class entertainments are compelled to pass us bynot on account of inability to secure a critical and appreciative audience, but for the simple reason that our city has not the needed accommodations in the way of a hall.
So long as this state of things continues, we are virtually cut off from all the enjoyments of the first-class amusements of the day, and are visited only by third-rate or altogether "snide" entertainments, much "too thin" to afford any real pleasure to the large majority of our citizens.
But it is not for the above reasons only that we need a public hall. The disadvantages which preclude us from foreign visitors are also keenly felt in the want of fitting accommodations for the holding of public meetings, and the giving of some entertainments, which of themselves promote in no small degree a feeling of sociability and good fellowship, thus forming no inconsiderable factor in deriving the greatest possible amount of good from the routine of everyday life.
We commend this matter to the consideration of our citizens, feeling that any advances made with this object in view would meet with a ready response from our people at large. As an investment alone we think it would pay. The enterprise, whether prosecuted under the auspices of a joint stock company, or a private individual, would, we are satisfied, be a financial success to its projectors, as well as supplying a long-felt want of our city.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 13, 1881.
One of our prominent businessmen called our attention to the following complimentary notice, which appeared in the Zanesville (Ohio) Courier, of June 10th, 1881, and has reference to Mr. C. T. Atkinson, who is now making his home with us. Mr. Atkinson has, we believe, made an application for the principalship of our schools for the coming year, and if successful in obtaining the appointment, will make an efficient teacher.
"A few years ago one of the talented boys of Zanesville, C. T. Atkinson, made his way to the old Bourbon State of Kentucky. Just why he took the notion in his head of burying himself among people without energy, enterprise, or public spirit, was a great mystery. He was a young man, energetic, enterprising, better suited for the fast growing West than poor old Bourbon Kentucky. The secret is out at last. There was a pretty, little, bright-eyed girl down there. The young man captured her, and now he will depart forever with his prize from a State where there is no enterprise, no public spirit, only a very small amount of education among the people, and in consequence very little patriotism. The Etown (Kentucky) News in speaking of the marriage of this former Zanesvillian, says:
`Miss Nona McClure, sister of Judge McClure, and our leading society belle, was married on the 13th inst., at the residence of the bride's father, J. M. McClure, Sr., to Prof. C. T. Atkinson, of Zanesville, Ohio. The wedding was strictly private, only a few of the most intimate friends of the bride and groom being present. Prof. Arnold, principal of the Litchfield Academy, performed the ceremony. Prof. Atkinson is a young man of rare attainments, having graduated with distinguished honors at Mt. Union (Ohio) College. The bride is also young, beautiful, and thoroughly educated. With such a brilliant future before them, the happy couple should not loth to grasp it. They have selected Kansas as their future home.'
"Mr. Atkinson is the gentlemen who rendered the Republicans of Muskingum such efficient assistance in the Presidential canvass last fall."
[COMMUNICATION FROM "PHILOPOLITUS".]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 13, 1881.
Ed. Traveler: We presume that most of our citizens are fully informed as to the excited school meeting we had on last Wednesday afternoon. We may safely assume that few would wish to see another annual meeting similar to that one. However well it may be to have a large attendance of voters, male and female, on such occasions, it is also true that we cannot afford to have such a bitter strife when our public schools are under consideration.
We assume, though, that all were honest in their opinions, though differing, and that all unkindness which may have been manifested in the heat of the meeting is deeply regretted now that the matter has passed. None can better seek to repair the breach that was then apparent between our citizens than those who had matters decided to their minds. There must be unanimity in school matters if in nothing else, for division tends in every way to render our school inefficient, thus working a great hardship upon children, the most valuable part of whose inheritance are the advantages to be gained from a common school education.
We now have a new school board throughout and we think no one can deny that the election was fairly conducted, and that the result expresses the wishes of a great round majority (about 2 to 1) of the legal voters of this district. We can all agree that the board is composed of honorable, upright men who will do their best to further the interests of the schools.
Remembering that a clear start is to be made on a new year, with the entire corps of teachers to employ, we feel sanguine of good results in this the first year as a graded school. Let us as citizens rub out all old scores and ill feeling, and work together with a new life and determination that the coming year shall witness the best school ever held in the district.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 13, 1881.
Mr. J. W. Chastain came in from Reno and the new trail last Saturday evening. He reports things about even, but very dry in the country around Reno and west of there. Several herds are now on the new trail from below to this point. The beef herds have just started from the ranges in Northwest Texas to market, and before many weeks they will reach this point for shipment. Mr. Chastain will remain in this city a greater portion of the summer.
Caldwell Post.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 13, 1881.
Thursday morning Sheriff Shenneman brought in from her parent's home, near Cambridge, Miss L. Milton, on a charge of insanity. Her trial was held before Judge Gans Thursday, and decided that she should be taken to the asylum. She had been ill with a fever, and about two weeks ago showed symptoms of insanity. Our reporter visited her at the jail and found her very noisy, singing and talking incoherently. She is a bright, neat appearing young lady, and it is to be hoped that medical treatment and the best of care will restore her to her right mind. Courier.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 13, 1881.
TO FARMERS. Mr. Ira Barnett will sell, at the Hartsock farm, four miles east of town, on Tuesday next (July 19th), some eight head of horses, mules, and colts, a cow, and two calves, and five head of hogs. Also a Baine wagon, sulky plow, harness, riding cultivators, and other articles of general use on a farm. Don't forget the time and place.
[COMMUNICATION FROM PAWNEE AGENCY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 13, 1881.
Mr. Editor:
The people of your city are interested in the movements of the Indians in the Territory, therefore I take pleasure in giving a short item from Pawnee.
The Pawnees are showing commendable enterprise this summer. They have raised a good deal of wheat, and are now threshing it. Their agent, Maj. E. H. Bowman, has pushed the farming interests admirably, and the fruits are now visible. There has been no effort for show, but the gospel of hard work is the theme of the Major's.
The Industrial Boarding School, under the superintendency of Prof. George Wiley Martin, closed June 30 for its usual summer vacation. The closing exercises were very interesting; consisting of recitations, exhibitions of scholarship, and drawing by a class of young men and women, who have been taking lessons, outside of their regular studies, with Miss Bowman.
A class of seven retired, by limitation of time required in their treaty, and each received a certificate showing them to have closed honorably their course in the school.
Great credit is due Miss Blanche E. Bowman, the lady principal, for the admirable manner in which the closing exercises were rendered.
The Pawnee Glee Club, a company of Pawnee scholars, who have been under the training of Miss Bowman, rendered several pieces excellently, much to the pleasure of all present.
The chiefs and head men of the tribe were present, apparently enjoying it very much. A very nice supper was spread in the dining hall, to which all were invited, and about 140 persons partook. Maj. Bowman and his family, with other gentlemen and ladies of the Agency, joined with the superintendent, teachers, and chiefs in the festivities, and thus pleasantly closed the school year.
There is a good feeling existing among the different elements in the Agency.
Our lemonade and ice-cream restaurant has closed for the season, for want of ice and lemon juice.
Dr. McCoy is very proud of the new baby his wife presented him a few weeks ago.
NOTE: AUTHOR'S NAME NOT GIVEN FOR ARTICLE.
[COMMUNICATION FROM OAKLAND AGENCY RE NEZ PERCE INDIANS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 13, 1881.
Ed. Traveler:
Thinking some of your readers would like to know how the national holiday was kept among the Nez Perces, I send the following programme of the day's doings.
Long before day break the festivities were inaugurated by the firing of guns and other noisy demonstrations; and at 8 o'clock the police were mounted and en route for the scene of the proposed picnic. Upon arriving at the grounds, I found the Indians ranged in two processions opposite, and about twenty feet apart, one consisting of Joseph's and Yellow bull's bands and the other of Huse's Kuttes' and Yellow Bear's bands.
Chief Joseph then advanced and made a speech to the Indians, after which Yellow Bear entertained them in a like manner. Tom Hill was then called upon for a talk, and from his frequent allusion to the "Star-spangled Banner," which was proudly waving over and at the heads of the two columns, it was fair to presume he was explaining to them the "day we celebrate."
Rev. A. B. Lawyer then spoke for a short time, concluding by invoking the blessing of God to be with them throughout the day. After this a general hand-shaking was commenced and kept up till it was time to repair to the scene of the proposed feasta large arbor about one hundred feet square.
When the cloth was spread and everything in readiness, the tables presented a very enticing appearance, being literally covered with good things of every description: including fish, fowl, and game, early vegetables and fruits, and, in fact, everything that the taste could crave. The blessing was asked by Rev. Lawyer, after which we all fell to work with a will. The dinner was followed by prayer, after which a season of quiet enjoyment was had. In the evening a display of fire-works were given, affording much amusement to the little folks, and not a few of the older ones.
The day of pleasure was brought to a close by the Indians forming a band and going from house to house singing; sometimes in Nez Perce, and at others, well-known strains from the "Gospel Hymns." While watching the proceedings of the day, I could not help thinking of the change for the better which had come over this people, all but twelve of them assembled being in citizens dress. The little school girls made quite a pleasing picture in neatly fitting dressesthanks to the kindness of Mrs. W. H. Nelson and Mrs. H. J. Menthorn. These ladies, with Messrs. Rubens and Lawyer, have indeed done a noble work for this people in calling them to the fold of the true God and leading them in the path of the good white man.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 13, 1881.
Charles Carlson, foreman of the section at Grand View, seven miles east of Cambridge, on the K. C. L. & S. K. R. R., was terribly and probably fatally injured by a hand car last Friday morning, caused by an obstruction placed upon the track by some scoundrelly assassin for the purpose of wrecking the morning train going east. Carlson, with his hands, started early in the morning to repair a culvert a mile or two east of Grand View, before the train should arrive, and in passing around a curve in a cut, rapidly on a hand car, they suddenly encountered a pile of rock placed carefully on the track so as to throw the early passenger train to the ravine.
The collision threw the hands forward upon the track, and the car struck and passed over them, wounding the foreman in the most terrific manner, cutting through the flesh on the upper part of his thigh, and stripping it to the bone downward a distance of more than twelve inches. He was taken to Grenola and Dr. Mendenhall, of Winfield, has been attending him. It is possible that he may recover, but the chances are still against it.
Efforts have been made to discover the scoundrel or scoundrels who perpetrated the deed, and so far without success. Had they succeeded as they intended, probably several lives would have been lost and many would have been seriously injured. Ex.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 13, 1881.
Advices from the Land Department at Washington are to the effect that the law passed by Congress, in May, 1880, offering the remaining lands for sale at a reduced pricefrom $1.25 per acre, has not been approved by the Indians, consequently, the bill is a dead letter, and the land can only be sold under the former rulings, and at the old deeding price of $1.25 per acre. It is hard to tell whether Congress will be able to effect a compromise with the Indians for a less rate or not, and it is very probable that all these lands will have to be deeded according to the provisions of the original treaty and law. Ex.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 13, 1881.
Ed. Traveler:
I write to have you continue sending my TRAVELER here for a few weeks longer, as it is looked for with interest each week. I meet many of Arkansas City's former citizens: among them, W. H. Walker and Dave Lewis, who are glad to see the old TRAVELER.
Coal Creek is thirty-five miles west from Pueblo and five miles from the Green Horn mountains, and is a lively coal mining townor camp, as they term it here, of over eight hundred inhabitants.
Our friend, Dave Lewis, has been here about four years, during which time he has tried his hand cutting stone, keeping boarders, and now owns a well-stocked drug store, and is Postmaster. He has lately received the contract for building the stone work, for mining machinery, to be put in at Rockdale. Rockdale is a new coal camp one mile from here, and is owned by the Santa Fe R. R. Co., who are sinking a shaft, for mining purposes, 400 feet deep. Two coal veins in this vicinity are respectively four and six feet in thickness. This will be a good place for coal miners as soon as the machinery is put up.
T. A. Wilkinson is running a general merchandise store at Rockdale, and seems to be doing well.
On the whole, I think Colorado is a healthy State: there is no ague here, but rheumatism and neuralgia take its place. The extreme rarity of the atmosphere affects newcomers disagreeably at first, causing them to bleed at the nose, but this wears off after a time. The nights and mornings are cool and pleasant, but the mid-day heat is intense, yet people tell me that the hottest part of the summer is past.
It is commonly believed in Kansas that the June rise of the Arkansas river is caused by the melting of the snow in the mountains. I think differently, and believe it is due to the rain storms which daily arise in the heights and pass over to the western portion of Kansas.
Wages are good and work is tolerably plenty. Laborers, $2.00 per day; hod-carriers, $2.50; carpenters, $3.00 to $3.50; plasterers, $4.00; and brick masons, $5.00. Girls working out get from $18 to $30 per month. Board is $1.00 to $5.00 per week. Colorado flour, beautiful and fine, costs $1.00, but a good flour can be bought for $3.50 per 100 pounds. Vegetables are plenty and much cheaper than I expected to find them. A. C. WELLS.
[CONTINUATION OF AN ARTICLE ABOUT THE PONCA AGENCY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 13, 1881.
Editor Traveler:
After the reception of members, as stated in my last communication, the Rev. Mr. Lawyer invited parents who desired to dedicate their children to God, by baptism, to present them for this purpose. It was a most solemn and interesting scene to behold twenty-six children (children of parents, who, themselves, but a year or two ago, were strangers to Christianity) brought forward and by these parents dedicated in the Covenant keeping God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
An incident occurred here that touched the hearts of all. A bright-eyed, intelligent little boy came forward and desired to be baptized; but there were no parents with him to become responsible for his religious education and training; he was an orphan. What was to be done! The writer appealed to the Rev. Mr. Lawyer to know whether he would become sponsor for the little orphan, and the appeal was not in vainhe was baptized.
After this baptismal service, the Lord's Supper was observed, and some ninety-three communed. It was good to be there. Seldom has the writer been permitted to witness a more affecting scene. Such reverences, such humility, such decorum, such communion with the Master as to impress one that truly "God is no respecter of persons, but in every nation, he that feareth him and worketh righteousness, is accepted with Him."
The pastor of the flock is deeply interested in his great work, and has already succeeded in doing much for them.
Their customs, in regard to marriage and divorce, have been very loose, and Mr. Lawyer has succeeded in establishing Christian marriage. This is made a test of church membership. He has also succeeded in bringing together again husbands and wives that were alienated from each other.
I cannot bring my communication to a close without alluding to the good work James Reuben is doing in the school. Through the government and kind friends in the East, he now has his school well furnished and equipped with maps, globes, books, etc.
He is a living illustration of the wisdom (of the policy) of the present Secretary of the Interior in placing qualified Indians at the head of the work in behalf of the Indians.
If you want to see the fruits of the labor of earnest Christian Indians, go down and visit Oakland Agency, Indian Territory. S. B. FLEMING.
[ARTICLE ABOUT SHERIFF SHENNEMAN.]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 13, 1881.
Cowley County boasts of one of the shrewdest and most cunning sheriffs in the State, in the person of A. T. Shenneman. On Wednesday of last week he went west, on the K. C., L. & S. K. passenger grain, having in charge the man, who about thirteen months ago, forged a draft for five hundred dollars, and disposed of it at the Cowley County Bank, Arkansas City.
Four months ago this forger was captured at Chicago by a policeman, and Mr. Shenneman, upon being notified of his arrest, went after him. While returning home the prisoner jumped off the train and succeeded in making good his escape. He was handcuffed at the time, but being an expert, he was not long in freeing himself.
During the past four months the prisoner had traveled all over Canada and a large portion of the United States, with a number of detectives and the Cowley County sheriff after him.
Mr. Shenneman was determined to have his man, and the week before last succeeded in recapturing him in Illinois. When Shenneman gets it into his head to capture a man, the said man might just as well sit down and take it easythe more he stirs around the sooner he will be "taken in." Elk Falls Signal.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 13, 1881.
Sealed proposals for furnishing $6,000 worth of Cherokee yearling Heifers and $4,000 worth of American brood Mares for the Indian service, at Ponca Agency, Indian Territory, will be received by the undersigned until two o'clock p.m., August 1st, 1881at which time all bids will be opened at the office of the Indian Agent. The Heifers must be natives of the Indian Territory or of the State of Arkansas and be of yearlings past, of good average size and in good condition. The American brood Mares must be perfectly sound, without blemishes, with good eyes, and well broken to harness, and from 4 to 6 years old, from fourteen and one-half (14-1/2) hands to fifteen and one-half (15-1/2) hands high, and must not weigh less than nine hundred and fifty (950) pounds each and must be in good condition. All the above mentioned stock will be subject to a thorough inspection by the agent and such other persons as the Department may designate, and such as are considered unfit for the object intended will be rejected.
The above Heifers and horses must be delivered at this Agency within sixty (60) days after the approval of the contract by the Department of the Interior.
All bids must be accompanied by a certified check upon some United States depository, payable to the order of Thomas J. Jordan, U. S. Indian agent, for at least five (5) percent of the amount of the proposal, which check shall be forfeited to the United States in case any bidder receiving an award shall fail to execute promptly a contract with good and sufficient sureties according to the terms of his bid, otherwise, to be returned to the bidder.
The right to reject any and all bids is hereby reserved.
Bids will be received for both the Heifers and Mares, or separately, and should state the number proposed to be furnished of each or either for the money.
Bids should be endorsed, "Proposals for furnishing Mares and Heifers," and should be addressed to the undersigned. THOMAS J. JORDAN, U. S. Indian Agent, Ponca, I. T.
[INVESTIGATION DEMANDED: COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 20, 1881. Editorial Page.
A short time since, it was suggested to us that the records of the county clerk's office, showing the census of 1878, had been manipulated. We scouted the idea as absurd, but finally went to the records and examined for ourselves. We carefully examined the census returns of the several township assessors for the year 1878, carefully footed the columns, and examined the summary of footings of the various townships made by the clerk on the regular record for such purpose, and found large discrepancies. The summary shows the total population of the county to have been 15,390 while a careful footing of the assessors' returns shows the population to have been 14,655, a difference of 835. [735?]
It appeared to us that most of the township assessors had reported without footing their returns, but all had been footed correctly by someone in the office, with the possible exception of Bolton, but over the correct footings for Cedar, 343; Rock Creek, 833; Tisdale, 721; had been written other figures, making them read Cedar, 443; Rock Creek, 933; and Tisdale, 721. The footing of Silverdale had been changed form 484 to 547; and there appeared two footings for Bolton: 765 and 868. We think the correct footing is 766. [Figures go on and on.]
Changes made altogether amount to 835. All this work was evidently done before May 30th, 1878, for on that date the Courier published a copy of the above Summary just as it now appears, with the exception that in the Courier, one 9 is turned wrong end up and makes it a 6.
Considering that we understood the law to be that if the census of the county, for 1878, amounted to over 15,000, it would raise the clerk's salary $500; the treasurer's salary $1,000 a year for two years; the county attorney's salary $250 for one year; and the school superintendent's salary $250 for one year: we were amazed, excited, and grieved at the appearance of things.
We went to the ex-clerk to get an explanation. His explanation was plausible but not satisfactory to us, anxious as we were to get a satisfactory explanation.
We went to the ex-treasurer with it; and he was evidently really shocked. He had been told that Cedar township was summarized 100 too much, and had ascertained it to be true, but it did not affect anything and appeared to be an accidental error. He says, "if he has any money from the county which does not rightfully and legally belong to him, he don't want it and will not keep it."
After having carefully examined the matter, we concluded it was our duty to demand investigation, however much it might damage even our best friends. It will give all a chance to explain what they know about it: get at the facts and the interests of the county therein. We called the attention of the chairman of the board of county commissioners to his matter last Saturday. He was astonished and excited, and determined to investigate at once. He examined the matter at the clerk's office, and sent the county attorney to do so, too. He has called a meeting of the commissioners to investigate and determine what to do in the premises.
We are aware that the township trustees, or at least some of them, have been quite lax in taking these statistics each year. We do not doubt that there were more than 15,000 inhabitants in the county in 1878, but the fact does not seem to have been ascertained in a legal way. We know of no authority to doctor the census returns of the trustees. Courier.
[CHANGE IN SANTA FE MANAGEMENT.]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 20, 1881.
Word was received here late last evening of an important railway change. Mr. T. Jefferson College has been acting until recently as president of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe road. The latter position was not filled until yesterday, when a meeting was held in Boston, and Mr. W. B. Strong, general manager of the road, was chosen president, with a handsome increase in salary. ARTICLE CONTINUES WITH HIGH PRAISES FOR STRONG...SKIPPED THE REST!
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 20, 1881.
Emporia is considering the sewerage question.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 20, 1881.
Cut down the weeds, and thereby improve the sanitary condition of the city.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 20, 1881.
A Miss Butterworth, of Chetopa, this State, is visiting relatives in this city and vicinity.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 20, 1881.
Mr. W. C. Leizure, of Cadiz, Ohio, is in town visiting his old friend, Capt. C. M. Scott.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 20, 1881.
Mr. J. I. Mitchell is still in the Gunnison country, near the Ute reservation, prospecting.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 20, 1881.
Will Gray is running a feed stable in connection with the Geuda Springs bath-house.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 20, 1881.
BIRTH. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Wood, of this city, on Saturday, July 16th, 1881, a son.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 20, 1881.
We understand that Mr. J. C. Pickering has sold his residence in the northwest part of the city.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 20, 1881.
Mrs. C. R. Mitchell and children, and Miss Nelly Swarts, returned from a several week's visit to Indiana, last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 20, 1881.
Still the city boometh. Al. Daniels presents another enterprise, in the way of an ice-cream saloon on West Summit street.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 20, 1881.
D. O. McCray, of the Burden Enterprise, has sold out the paper to E. A. Menthorn, who will publish the same in the future.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 20, 1881.
Mr. R. A. Houghton, who has been looking after his interests in the Territory for the past three weeks, returned to the city on Sunday last.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 20, 1881.
Mrs. I. H. Bonsall, we are sorry to say, has had another attack of sickness, and is now staying at Dr. Carlisle's, in East Bolton. We trust that she may recover.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 20, 1881.
The commissioners made a slight change in the commissioners' districts. Beaver township was taken from the First district and attached to the Second, and Otter was taken from the Second and attached to the Third district. Courier.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 20, 1881.
Mrs. A. B. Gray offers the whole or part of her residence property in the city for sale, cheap. The place is stocked with some of the choicest fruits, and to anyone with a taste for horticultural pursuits, this would be a profitable investment.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 20, 1881.
AD: FOR SALECHEAP! Either one-half or the whole of block 13, in Arkansas City. Well stocked with choice fruits. Inquire on the premises of Mrs. A. B. Gray.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 20, 1881.
As it will be seen elsewhere, our sheriff has caught Lennix's partner in Iowa. It requires shrewd work to bag such game as these "ole coons." Mr. Shenneman may well lay claim to being a first-class detective, as well as an honest and efficient sheriff.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 20, 1881.
Indian trains are getting to be the rule rather than the exception in our city; from ten to fifty teams being in town all the while. The melody of their pow-wow may be heard in the stillness of the twilight most every evening.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 20, 1881.
We are pleased to learn by a letter from our whilom townsman, A. C. Heflin, dated Washington, Illinois, that Mrs. Heflin's health has been materially benefited by the change. We hope the good derived may be permanent.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 20, 1881.
Miss May Benedict, of Arkansas City, left Saturday on the afternoon train for Winfield, whither she goes to attend the Normal. During her stay at that place, she will be the guest of Miss Jennie Lowry, one of Winfield's most attractive young ladies.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 20, 1881.
Mr. Charles Marshall, of Niagara Co., New York, is in town visiting his relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Capron. Mr. Marshall expresses himself as very much pleased with the appearance of our section of country, which he says is ahead of anything he has seen elsewhere.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 20, 1881.
Mr. James Riely, of the City Drug Store, comes to the front with an "ad" this week. Mr. Riely is the proprietor of one of the best drug houses in the city, and all needing anything in this line, we recommend to give him a call. Don't forget the place, City Drug Store, on West Summit St., just south of the bakery.
AD: City Drug Store. Pure Drugs and Medicines, Paints, Oils, and Varnishes, Stationery, Lamps, etc. James Riely, Arkansas City, Kansas.
[Note: Until ad appeared, Traveler spelled his name as "Riley."]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 20, 1881.
Read the new "ad" of the Green Front in this issue. This old and reliable institution, under the management of Mr. O. P. Houghton, is daily acquiring popularity as a place of business, and the stream of patrons constantly raiding the fine stock of dry goods, groceries, etc., there displayed are a living witness of the fact.
AD:
Arkansas City Traveler, July 20, 1881.
IMPORTANT TO SETTLERS. Under instructions of the Hon. Commissioner of the General Land Office, settlers on the Osage Indian Trust and Diminished Reserve Lands, will be required to comply with the preemption law in regard to residence, filing and giving notice of intention to make proof. Hereafter no entries will be allowed until notice by publication has been given.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 20, 1881.
We would call the attention of the city authorities to the disgraceful condition of many of the stone sidewalks, which, by reason of the rank growth of weeds, have become well nigh impassible. If the weeds are cut down at once, many of them will be prevented from seeding, and a crop of these pests for next season will be averted. This matter should receive attention at once either by the parties owning the lots, or at the hands of the city officers.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 20, 1881.
We have much pleasure in announcing that Mr. N. A. Haight, our present county surveyor, will be a candidate for reelection to that office this fall.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 20, 1881.
On Wednesday evening, Mr. Shenneman returned from a trip to Fondulac, Wisconsin, bringing with him one Geo. Haley, alias Pahner, alias Jacob Gross, the friend and partner of Lennox, alias Haywood, who escaped from the custody of the sheriff not long ago, and was subsequently recaptured. The man, Haley, is supposed to have done the fine work in drawing the drafts, and alternated with Haywood in presenting them at the bank counter. It was he who drew the $500 from one of the Wichita banks. The operations of the pair have extended through a considerable term of years, and over a large space of territory, as the numerous requests to Sheriff Shenneman from different sections to give up the prisoner testify. We congratulate Mr. Shenneman on his success. Telegram.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 20, 1881.
This professional gentleman skipped out on Saturday night last in an extremely discreditable manner. Besides being largely indebted to everybody who he could induce to trust, he has taken with him important papers belonging to applicants for pensions, whose business with the Department he was pretending to transact. Newspapermen, far and near, are among his victims, and we hope they will pass him around freely, and possibly prevent his swindling another community in the same manner. Telegram.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 20, 1881.
Our County Attorney will yet win his spurs as a knight of law; though battling against enormous odds, he is holding his own with marked ability. He has met every point raised by the defense with a promptness, clearness, and energy which shows he is thoroughly conversant with his case in all bearings, and has given it careful consideration and study, and that he is equally conversant with the points of his opponents. The objection of the defense as to the incompetence of the County Attorney in signing the information, which was raised and argued by Judge Campbell from a constitutional standpoint, was a new thing, and took the State unawares, but was met by Mr. Jennings with a readiness which showed a quick mind and a familiar knowledge of the fundamental principles of law, and that the blood of an Ann Arbor training will tell. Courier.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 20, 1881.
DIED. It is with much sorrow that we record the sudden death of Mrs. L. Endicott, at the residence of her husband, H. C. Endicott, Senior, on Saturday, July 16th, 1881. Mrs. Endicott has resided in this community for a great number of years, faithfully discharging the duties of a Christian wife and mother, and the mourning over her untimely taking off will be felt almost universally amongst our citizens. A number of her children and relatives are residents of this city, and to them, in this the hour of bereavement and sorrow, it will indeed be a comfort to remember that "Blessed be the dead that die in the Lord."
The funeral took place on Sunday.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 20, 1881.
We received a pleasant call yesterday from Mr. Ansel Gridley, Jr., of Winfield. Mr. Gridley has made an application for the principalship of our schools, having just concluded a term of teaching in the Winfield City Schools. In this, his chosen calling, we consider Mr. Gridley one of the most promising young men with whom it has been our good fortune to become acquainted.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 20, 1881.
One of the most brilliant affairs of the season was the party given, on Monday evening, by Alma Dixon, in honor of the tenth Anniversary of Dr. and Mrs. J. T. Shepard's nuptials.
Some twenty-five couples of young ladies and gentlemen were present, to do honor to the occasion. The Dr. has one of the pleasantest homes in our city, and the beautiful lawn in front at their residence was illuminated by torches and Chinese lanterns, making altogether a most brilliant appearance. The nuptial ceremonies were performed by Rev. S. B. Fleming, in a characteristic way, contributing to the mirth and enjoyment of the occasion. The Glee Club added to the pleasure of the gathering by rendering several characteristic songs. The tables fairly groaned under the abundance and variety of the refreshments provided by the host and hostess, and were enjoyed by all. Altogether it was a pleasant and enjoyable affair. The Dr. and his estimable lady, together with Miss Alma, have the sincere thanks of all present for the pleasure afforded. May their shadow never grow less.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 20, 1881.
James Hill & Co. have one hundred solar evaporation salt vats in successful operation at Salt City. Arkansas City is making gigantic efforts to transfer this enterprise to that place. To accomplish this purpose, they offer Hill & Co. a bonus of $5,000; which will more than construct a system of pipes from Salt City to Arkansas City sufficient to carry all the brine of these salt springs to that place. The brine once there, the people of Arkansas City offer a large subsidy to encourage the enterprise. Arkansas City people have an eye to business, and know how to promote their own interests.
[TERRITORY NEWS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 20, 1881.
Capt. Geo. W. Peters, of Winfield, Kansas, is on the trail with 1640 head of the finest beeves that have been driven this season. His cattle are all in fine condition, some reaching the enormous weight of 2,200 lbs.
A notable improvement in the Indian freighting business is that the men now strike out whenever they get ready, without waiting for trains to be made up. Besides the independence of this way of doing, the freighters who are prompt are not held back by laggards, and, traveling alone or in small parties, they secure better camping ground than can be had when all go together. Small parties, too, are quickly loaded, and are soon on the road again, whereas a large train would have to wait a day or more.
During the month of June the Indian freighters of this Agency transported 516,594 pounds of freight, for which service they received the sum of $5,564.08. Of the above amount, 159,249 pounds was Indian supplies, loaded at Arkansas City, and the rest, 357,335 pounds, was military and traders' supplies, and was loaded at Caldwell.
It is reported that an effort will be made to remove the Indian training school from Carlisle, Pennsylvania, to Lawrence, Kansas. The moving of the school will soon be a necessity, and no better place than Lawrence could be selected. It is within convenient distance of the Territory, and yet far enough removed from the savage influences of camp life. It will be better for the Indians and better for the Government to remove and enlarge the school.
It is with feelings of genuine regret that the people of this Agency and vicinity part with the well known and popular traders, George and Charley Reynolds, who have been so long and pleasantly associated with every interest in this place. Few traders can show so good a record. They have never taken the advantage of whites or Indians, but sold goods at a fair profit when they might have had three times as much. They take with them the best wishes of everyone here. Cheyenne Transporter.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 20, 1881.
To the Union Soldiers of the late War:
We, the undersigned, your comrades and survivors of the late rebellion, believe that a reunion of the old soldiers now residents of Cowley and surrounding counties, would meet your approval and serve to renew and strengthen a patriotic and brotherly feeling in the hearts of all old soldiers and lovers of the Union, we would, therefore call a reunion at Island Park, Winfield, Kansas, for the 7th and 8th of October, 1881.
For a more complete organization and the successful carrying out of this plan, we would ask all old soldiers residing in the limits above named, to meet at Manning Opera House, on Saturday, July 23rd, at 2 o'clock p.m., at which time to effect a permanent organization, and the appointment of such general and local committees as the meeting may deem proper, essential for the ultimate success of thisan old soldiers' reunionat the time and place above mentioned. The county papers are requested to publish this call.
J. W. Arrowsworth Wm. P. Hackney
J. W. Millspaugh J. C. McMullen
T. Thompson W. H. Goodrich
W. W. Smith J. H. Finch
B. B. Daugherty John Ross
Walter Denning J. M. Jones
J. F. Burroughs H. Allen
G. W. Anderson J. H. Hill
T. A. Blanchard Al Ray
S. Smedley C. Trump
W. B. Pixley H. Harbaugh
S. Johnson B. M. Legg
W. F. Doorley H. H. Siverd
W. E. Tansey T. B. Myers
Jake Nixon N. A. Haight
W. F. Baird D. L. James
C. E. Stevens J. S. Hunt
E. D. Rice [Race?] A. B. Arnold
A. B. Stewart H. M. Perkins
G. L. Eastman R. E. Brooking
J. W. Douglas C. M. Wood
L. Halcomb F. M. Bair
J. C. Roberts J. A. Graham
J. W. Hipps C. W. Richmond
J. Crites M. H. Frey
F. M. Friend L. Wise
B. McFadden
[SALT CITY BLURBS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 20, 1881.
We've just been to milk, and here we come with our pail full of cream.
We have an abundance of rain water, as well as mineral and salt water, thus making us happy.
Still they come to the all-healing Geuda and get what they wanta square meal and their health.
The Salt City Hotel is again opened for business, and the public will find it a convenient place to stop.
Mr. McClellen, of Winfield, who has been stopping at the bath house for the past two weeks, is entirely cured, and left yesterday, on the Winfield hack, for home. That is the way we fix them up down here.
O. P. Houghton and Rev. Fleming, of Arkansas City, accompanied by some Illinois gentlemen, paid our city a flying visit the other day; they, of course, took a bath and a square meal, and went home happy and healthy.
Dr. Chappel, who has charge of the salt works, is just tearing the gizzard out of the salt water, and taking out 1,000 (?) pounds of salt per day.
W. T. Berkey says if you want to smell tar on his har, you can smell till you get tired, for he doesn't give a tarnal cent nohow.
Prof. J. L. Berkey's mustache is long enough to twist, and Prof. likes to twist them, so says the girls; all caused by the free use of mineral water.
Q. U. says "he'll be darned" if Iulas can have his girl, for he's got himself a fine buggy team, and has got plenty of old clothes left.
Hon. C. R. Mitchell, of Arkansas City, was over on Monday last, and says he will soon commence work on his hotel at this place. This is what we want bad. GOLD DUST.
[KANSAS NEWS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881. Front Page.
The Santa Fe company have made satisfactory arrangements with the St. Louis and San Francisco management, and on Monday extended their El Dorado branch across the track of the latter road at Augusta.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881. Editorial. Skipped. See Courier. About Troup.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
Chicago, July 22. The Republican's Santa Fe special says: "All the employees at the Navajo Agency have left the agency owing to the threatening attitude of the Indians and the fears of a general massacre. It is believed at military headquarters here that Gollen Eastman, the unpopular agent, has been murdered or forced to leave the reservation.
The principal towns of New Mexico are raising funds for Patsey Garret for his service to the Territory in killing "Billy, the Kid."
[NOTE: THEY SPELLED IT "PATSEY GARRET".]
[BIG AD: BATH HOUSE AT GEUDA MINERAL SPRINGS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
seven and one-half miles northwest of Arkansas City. They are seven in number within a circle of 25 feet, and contain seven different kinds of Mineral Water. We have fitted up a first-class
and are prepared to give baths at nominal prices that are better than any Turkish Bath. They are a sure cure for all Female complaints, diseases of the skin, Rheumatism, Sciatica, Catarrh, Diabetes, Diseases of Liver and Kidneys, Erysipelas and Dyspepsia, and are the best known remedy to tone up the digestive organs.
We mean just what we say, and to prove it, we will enter into a written contract to cure any of the above named diseasesno cure, no payand we will pay the board of invalids in case they are not benefited by use of the water. A large number of persons are being cured every week by the use of these waters. Go and see for yourselves. For further particulars call on or address,
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
Water-melons are the rage.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
Shall we have a Woolen mill?
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
Peaches are the latest new arrival.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
Ice fifty cents a hundred in Wellington.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
The boss rain of the season fell yesterday.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
Judge Buckman, of Winfield, was in the city Monday.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
Col. Whiting & Son are now running a meat market in Winfield.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
Ridenour & Thompson have a brand new sign. Look out for it.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
Owing to the hot winds of last week, garden truck is almost nix.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
Woolen mill meeting at the Central Avenue hotel, next Friday evening.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
Mr. Ben Matlack, of Hunnewell, favored the city with his presence last Sunday.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
Mr. John Daniels is with us to stay, and will shortly engage in the grocery business.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
Miss Chamberlain, of Kansas City, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Charles Schiffbauer, of this city.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
Hon. W. P. Hackney paid a flying visit to our city last Monday, on professional business.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
C. R. Sipes has four pear trees, upon his residence here, which are now laden with luscious fruit.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
A great deal of sickness has been prevalent in town the past few days, consequent upon the intense heat.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
Messrs. Jacob Nixon, our Registrar of Deeds, and J. S. Hunt, county clerk, were in the city last Friday.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
The Cherokee Indians, still in North Carolina, and numbering 2,300, are to be planted in the Territory.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
Mr. B. Y. Hunt sold his farm, of forty acres, for $1,160 cash. Mr. Hunt talks of engaging in the stock business.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
Mrs. J. T. Shepard and Miss Alma Dixon are absent, visiting friends at Bentonville, and elsewhere in the State of Arkansas.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
Mr. Wm. Fee, with his wife and daughter, of Winterset, Iowa, are visiting their friends, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Barnett, of this city.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
Capt. C. M. Scott and M. C. Leizure, who have been absent on a pleasure trip, in the Territory, returned to the city Monday night.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
Mr. L. C. Wood, of Wichita, is in town.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
G. W. Ford traded his residence, in the east part of town, to John Daniels, one day last week, and intends to remove East in a short time.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
A. C. Wells returned from Colorado last week. He has secured work on the Denver and Rio Grande R. R., and will depart thence, with his family, in about ten days.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. G. N. Abbott last week. Mr. Abbott will have charge of the mill of V. M. Ayres when completed, as well as assisting in its completion.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
If you wish to take a pleasant buggy ride, remember that D. A. McIntire and Stanton Bros. keep good buggies and teams always in readiness to minister to the wants of their patrons.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
T. C. Warren, a former harness maker of this city, who left for Colorado a short time since in too big a hurry to settle his accounts, put in an appearance on our streets last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
Our townsmen, Cap. Nipp and J. I. Mitchell, are now prospecting in the vicinity of Oplin, Colorado, and in close proximity to the Ute reservation. Read Cap. Nipp's letter elsewhere in this issue.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
A. C. Williams is improving his farm, west of town, by the erection of a 17 x 24 story and a half frame residence, which is going up under the supervision of W. P. Wolf, who has the contract for the same.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
Mr. George O. Allen received a telegram yesterday from his wife in Ottumwa, Iowa, stating that their little son was sick, with the scarlet rash, and not expected to live. Mr. Allen started for that place yesterday morning, and we sincerely hope he will find the little one in a fair way to recovery.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
A Temperance camp meeting will be held in the Riverside Park, Winfield, Kansas, commencing August 31st and closing September 3rd, 1881. Governor St. John will be present during the entire meeting.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
Mrs. J. C. Bennett and son moved last week to Wyandotte, where they have relatives. The Masonic insurance on Mr. Bennett's life, and the other property he left, will place them in comfortable circumstances. Wichita Beacon.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
Several of our citizens during the past week have had the necessary pipes laid down for connecting with the water-works, and are now rejoicing in a plentiful supply of water right to their hand for domestic purposes.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
Mrs. Mitchell, wife of Hon. C. R. Mitchell, of Arkansas City, stopped here a few days ago, on her way from the East, to visit her aunt, Mrs. J. W. Tatham. She was accompanied by her sister, Miss Nellie Swarts, who has been in Illinois attending school for the past year. Emporia News.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
Messrs. Allen & Braggins are doing big things in the way of carriage and buggy work these days. Their shop is full of work and hardly a day passes but some vehicle is put onto the road in a guise that is pleasant to the eye and a credit to the mechanical skill of this firm.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
An Indian wagon train, of eighty teams, arrived in this city on Monday evening last from Cheyenne and Arapaho Agencies, and forthwith commenced to load with flour, coffee, sugar, etc. They expect to take out about a quarter of a million pounds of freight this time.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
A fish row was indulged in by Messrs. Sebastian and Brown the other day, resulting in the severe handling of the latter by the former, who broke an oar in the course of the performance. Sebastian was arrested, and, pleading guilty, was fined $5.00 and costs. In default of payment, he was consigned to the county jail.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
The trumped up charge of unlawfully selling whiskey, preferred against Mr. J. Riely, a druggist of this city, by Deputy U. S. Marshall Hess, was dismissed last week, there not being a particle of evidence produced that in the slightest manner incriminated Mr. Riely. The whole transaction bore the evidence of its malicious origin upon its face, and we congratulate Mr. Riely upon the result.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
Work upon the foundation of the mill, in course of erection by V. M. Ayres upon the canal, is about completed, and the superstructure will be the next on the tapis. During last week Mr. Ayres received six carloads of material and a turbine wheel for the above and the work of putting the same upon the foundation and preparing the waterway, etc., will be commenced at once.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
The meeting held last evening to discuss the Woolen Mill question was well attended. Dr. Kellogg was called to the chair, and J. C. Topliff to act as secretary at the meeting.
It is proposed to form a stock company with a capital of $24,000, one half to be subscribed by individuals, and the balance furnished by the owners of the machinery, Messrs. Obrist & Lycan. Size of the proposed structure, 40 x 20 ft., two stories. Will use 300 pounds of wool per day, produce 500 yards of woolen goods per day. A meeting to more fully discuss the matter was called for next Friday evening, at the Central Avenue hotel, and a committee was appointed to ascertain what stock would be taken. Be on hand at the next meeting, and help along this most important project.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
A State camp meeting will be held by the Kansas State Association of the M. E. church at Riverside park, Winfield, Kansas, commencing August 10th and ending August 21st, 1841. The park is very pleasantly situated, on the north bank of the Walnut river, about forty rods distant from the Santa Fe depot. All the necessary arrangements looking to the comfort of those attending the meeting have been made by the several committees, and a cordial invitation is extended to all to attend and assist in the services, which it is hoped will be pleasant to all as well as profitable to the church of God.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
We received a pleasant call from Mr. Davenport, of Grainfield, Kansas, yesterday morning. Mr. Davenport is looking up a location for a livery business, and expresses himself as very much pleased with our town. We hope he may succeed in finding a suitable location, and decide upon making his future home with us.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
We call attention to the announcement of Mr. S. W. Chase, as a candidate for election to the office of Sheriff, which appears elsewhere in this issue. Mr. Chase is an old citizen of the county, having resided in Tisdale township over nine years, is an energetic farmer, a practical businessman, and in every way qualified to discharge the duties of the office he seeks.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
We call attention in this issue to the new "ad" [ALREADY TYPED UP] of the Geuda Springs Co., setting forth the advantages to be gained by the use of their justly celebrated Mineral waters. The many cures effected and the immense amount of benefit conferred upon suffering humanity by a liberal use of this health giving water has been demonstrated in our midst for a number of years past, and the time has now come when we can confidently recommend them from the actual experience of many of our citizens. We understand that the building of a hotel and other conveniences in connection with the bath house will shortly be commenced, and when completed, Geuda Springs will become one of the most widely known and largely patronized health resorts of the great West. We will give a more full description of these springs in our next issue.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
Our Arkansas City friends are agitating the scheme of bringing brine from Salt City to the terminus through pipes and carrying on the evaporating industry at that point. We under stand that the practicability of so doing has been demonstrated, and we are satisfied it would be a good thing for the latter place in furnishing employment to a considerable number of people. We take it the saving on freight on the manufactured article by rail instead of wagon would repay the cost of the plant in a short time. Success to the enterprise. A similar scheme has just been put in operation at Sweet Springs, Missouri, where the water is brought five miles through pipes, and discharges 200 gallons per minute. Cost of pipes, etc.: $17,000.
Telegram.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
"Oklahoma Payne" is now in Texas declaring and trying to get up another colony of dupes to again enter upon the lands in the Indian Territory, notwithstanding the decision of the U. S. Judge, J. C. Parker, and the law department of the United States Government, that there are no lands there subjected to entry and settlement by citizens of the United States. Payne is plentifully supplied with money, and promised the Denison Tribune pay for its influence in helping to get up a boom, which they to their honor, be it said, declined. We are informed, however, he was successful in another direction. He is a plausible talker, and being well supplied with maps, showing the disputed Territory, and claiming, as he does, that Judge Parker did not decide the question of the right to settle those lands by United States citizens, but only decided the "demurrer," and having also plenty of money furnished by railroads or other parties, he will undoubtedly secure some "gudgeons" to join him.
Indian Journal.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
We received a call on Monday last from Mr. Joe G. McCoy, the authorized agent of D. W. Lipe, Treasurer of the Cherokee Nation, to collect taxes due the Cherokees from cattle men holding stock in the Territory, east of Hunnewell and north of Chicaskia. Mr. McCoy also informs us that he is authorized to accept one-half of the assessed rates for sheep from men living on the line, and presumably holding their sheep in the State part of the time. In connection with this we copy the following from the Caldwell Commercial, of last week.
"For the past two months the agents of the Cherokee Nation, at this place, have made every effort to induce parties holding cattle on the Cherokee strip to come forward and pay their taxes. From the best information we can obtain, there are at least 200 persons holding cattle on the strip, and out of that number not to exceed forty have complied with the law or shown any disposition to do so.
"The agents of the Nation have acted with great leniency toward the cattle men, giving them all the time that could reasonably be expected, but having become satisfied that some of the grazers are determined not to pay under any circumstances, they have made up a list of such to the number of 100, and in accordance with instructions forwarded the same to Chief Bushyhead. The Chief will send it through the Interior Department, to Agent Tufts, at Muskogee, and the instructions to him are, when such a list is placed in his hands, to cause every man, whose name appears thereon, to be removed from the strip. To do this he can call upon the military, if necessary.
"It is but recently that cattle men have been driven from the Choctaw lands for refusing to pay a grazing tax to that Nation. They were removed as intruders with no recourse what-
ever, and so it will be with those on the Cherokee strip who fail or refuse to pay the tax assessed by the Nation. As to the right of the Nation to levy this tax, there can be no question, and of this no cattle man can plead ignorance. Every effort has been made by Major Lipe, Treasurer of the Nation, to furnish them all the information on the subject necessary for a clear understanding of their position as occupants of the Cherokee lands, and now, if they are compelled to leave the Territory, and the enjoyment of privileges, which no money can buy elsewhere, they will have no one to blame but themselves."
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
Ed. G. Gray, formerly on the TRAVELER, is a reporter on the Kansas City Journal. Ed. is one of the sharpest writers in the country.
Mr. C. C. Holland left for Kansas City, Monday, where he will embark in the practice of law.
D. O. McCray, late editor of the Burden Enterprise, will start a paper at Lee's Summit, Missouri.
Arkansas City is red-hot over the scheme of bringing Salt City water to that place to be manufactured, and have raised a bonus of $5,000 to promote the enterprise.
[COMMUNICATION FROM J. B. NIPP - OPLIN, OURAY CO., COLORADO.]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
On June 23rd, in company with J. I. Mitchell and D. M. Farnsworth, I left Gunnison City, bound for the San Juan country, viz., Lake City and Ouray. After several days of hard travel we reached the latter place, where we struck camp, and remained in the vicinity about tend days, prospecting. At this place we met our old friend and townsman, E. D. LeClare, who with his large stock of jewelry goods, is doing a smashing business, and is bound to make a success of it. We celebrated the Fourth at Ouray by attending an old-fashioned picnic, held in a beautiful grove about eight miles from the city, where the usual accompaniment of speeches, the Declaration of Independence, and a number one good dinner was enjoyed by all. This latter item was, indeed, much enjoyed by us, after so long a spell of roughing it in the mountains.
On the 7th of July we left Ouray for this place, where we expect to make somewhat of a stay, as this is a good place to prospect, and is also close to the line of the Ute reservation, towards which many watchful eyes are turned, as it is expected that the removal of the Indians, by the Government, will take place shortly; in fact, may take place any day. There are some very fine lands on this reservation, which will be rapidly settled as soon as vacated by the Indians.
The Utes are considerably on the war path at present, and have killed several parties lately, whom they found on their reservation.
Oplin is quite a small place yet, but is, nevertheless, a live and wide-awake town. Its inhabitants are principally miners, and as the surrounding country is estimated to be one of the best mineral belts in the State, its future is assured. Several assays from mines in this section have been made, resulting, in some cases, as high as $3,000 in gold to the ton. If anything special takes place in the future, will have pleasure in letting the TRAVELER know. J. B. NIPP.
Arkansas City Traveler,