[KANSAS NEWS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882. Front Page.

A few days ago S. S. Richmond, one of the leaders of the Danford mob at Caldwell, went to Osage City on business connected with the wrecked bank. Danford at once served upon him the necessary papers in a suit for $100,000 damages.

[EDITORIAL COLUMNS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

Senator Garland, on Dec. 19, 1881, introduced a bill for the disposal of the Cherokee Reservation in the State of Arkansas.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

The depredations upon Government timber lands in the west have increased to such an extent that the Secretary of the Interior has addressed a communication to the Attorney General, urging him to use all the means in his power to arrest and punish the offenders.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

At the meeting of the Board of County Commissioners last week, the contract for the county printing was awarded to the Courier for the coming year. One of the stipulated conditions was that the Tax list should be published in the Arkansas City TRAVELER.

[PERSONALS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

Boom for the Steamboat.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

We have a new tin shop.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

Steamboat meeting tonight.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

Small pox is reported in Wellington.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

Mr. Chinn, of Bolton, sold 29 head of fat hogs last week.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

Read T. H. McLaughlin's "ad" and special notices in this issue.

AD:

STAPLE & FANCY GROCERIES

STONEWARE

COAL OIL

TOBACCO

CIGARS.

Can give dealers inside figures on all goods in my line.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

Notice is hereby given that the firm of McLaughlin Bros. was this day dissolved by mutual consent. Mr. L. McLaughlin retires, and the business will, in the future, be conducted by T. H. McLaughlin.

Arkansas City, Jan. 2nd, 1882.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

The first "blizzard," of 1882, put in an appearance last Sunday night.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

Winfield has a lodge of Good Templars and Arkansas City needs one.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

E. C. Manning sold his opera house in Winfield for $10,000, to Nina Lea.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

Mr. Wyckoff has purchased the Sanford property in the west part of town.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

Messrs. Jennings and Troupe have entered into a law partnership in Winfield.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

Attend the Steamboat meeting to be held at Bonsall's office this evening at 8 o'clock.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

Pollock, the U. S. Indian Inspector, is a candidate for Commissioner of Indian Affairs.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

Cliff Wood, ex-mayor of Winfield, visits this place occasionally to purchase and ship porkers.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

Lumber Small handed in a correct answer to cross word enigma in last week's TRAVELER.

NOTE: THE TRAVELER JUST STARTED A CROSS WORD PUZZLE DEPART MENT AND EVIDENTLY MADE NOTE OF THE WINNERS.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

Major J. D. C. O'Grady returned from Pawnee Agency last week and spent several days in the city.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

Parties from Emporia endeavored to buy corn at this place to ship to Texas, but could not secure it in sufficient quantities.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

Mr. James Kelley and James Finch were down from Winfield last week, after some property taken on a chattel mortgage.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

The TRAVELER smokes Tooth Pick Cigarsthanks to the courtesy of T. H. McLaughlin. They are beauties. Go buy you some.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

We call attention to the miserable state of the crossings at various points on Summit St. They should be attended to at once.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

Our future highway for the south is the Arkansas River. Attend the meeting tonight and see how it is proposed to "did" this little thing.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

Schiffbauer's horse concluded to be in style with other delivery horses and took a little run last week. He stopped before doing any damage.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

Daniel Grant, one of our old residenters, who has been sojourning for several months at Eureka Springs, Arkansas, returned to the city last week.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

George Howey has about completed a small dwelling on lot nine, in block sixty, in the south part of town. New houses are going up all around.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

Messrs. C. M. Scott and J. C. Topliff spent Sunday last at Harper, whither they went to purchase some sheep to stock their ranch south of town.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

James Fair, near Salt City, began with almost nothing a few years ago, and now owns the Henry Pruden farm. He manages to make about a thousand a year raising hogs.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

NOTICE. The Arkansas City Building and Loan Association will hold a special meeting tomorrow evening, at the office of I. H. Bonsall. All that feel an interest in this matter are invited to attend.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

A Young Men's Christian Association is in course of organization, and we doubt not will be the means of much good to some of the late converts in keeping them to the "straight and narrow path." We wish it success.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

We understand that our new tinner, G. W. Miller, has secured the contract for putting the roof on Geo. Cunningham's new stone store room. Mr. Miller is a thorough workman and will do himself proud thereon.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

MARRIED. Mr. H. C. Carder and Miss Temperance Endicott were united in the bonds of matrimony on Thursday, January 4th, 1882. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Laverty at the residence of the bride's father south of town.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

We received a pleasant call from Cal. Ferguson, of Winfield, last week. He was accompanied by Mr. E. N. Wert, of Humboldt, Kansas, who was en route for Geuda Springs to test the efficacy of the waters as a remedial agent for rheumatism. We predict a speedy cure.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

The Commissioners met Monday and Mr. H. Harbaugh was unanimously elected Chairman of the Board for the coming year. Mr. Harbaugh is the senior member and is one of the most careful and painstaking commissioners that ever sat on the board, and his election to the chairmanship is a most deserving recognition of his worth in the management of county affairs. Courier.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

Capt. Siverd, of Winfield, was here a day or two last week, serving summons in Bolton Township. One farmer sued another, on a corn contract. The parties were Mr. Chambers and Peter Myers.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

Howard Brothers commenced work upon the building for their tin and stove shop last Monday morning. When completed, it will materially add to the convenience of their already handsome store room.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

Non-citizens are not to be allowed grazing privileges in the Cherokee Nation between Nov. 1st and April 1st, a law which if rightly enforced will make it unpleasant for some of the cattle men living on the line. Star.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

The charter of the Winfield Loan and Trust Company was recently filed at Topeka

Capital Stock $10,000. J. C. McMullen, J. D. Leland, H. G. Fuller, A. B. Lemmon, and C. E. Fuller constitute the company.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

Miss Jessie Millington now occupies the position of assistant local and bookkeeper on the staff of the Courier. Miss Jessie is a very popular as well as accomplished young lady, and will discharge her duties with credit to herself and the paper.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

DEDICATION. Mt. Zion Church, United Brethren in Christ, situated six miles west from Winfield, will be dedicated Jan. 29th. Services at 11 a.m. by Bishop E. B. Kephart, D. D. All interested are cordially invited to be present.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

C. F. Skidmore, of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, was in town last week. Mr. Skidmore is a son of Mrs. Cap. Sanford, formerly of this place, and was here to transact some business matters relative to the town property they still own in this burg.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

It is with pleasure we correct the rumors recently current with regard to Messrs. L. Lippmann and Chatterson. They were pure fabrications as both gentlemen are, at this writing, respected citizens of our sister state, Arkansas.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

Charles McLain, the thieving and drunken dry goods clerk recently arrested at Winfield, went before his honor, Judge Torrance, in Chambers, and plead guilty to the charge of steal ing goods, and was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

Mr. C. F. France, of Toledo, Ohio, with his wife and child, are visiting with his brother, C. U. France, in this city, and will probably remain several weeks. Mr. France is a prominent attorney of Toledo and enjoys a large and lucrative practice. We hope the trip will prove a pleasant and beneficial one.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

Beaver Horse Road lost a pony on the last trip to Arkansas City. Red or bay color, horse, branded, about 10 years old, and harness marked. Anyone finding same will please deliver to Schiffbauer Brothers, at Arkansas City. JOHN D. MILES, Indian Agent.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

The New York State Fish Commission will send to any parties in the United States wishing to experiment in fish culture, from 300 to 500 of the California mountain trout, on receipt of fifty cents, to pay for the package. This species is very hardy, and valuable game and food fish. Applications must be made before March 1st, 1882, to Seth Green, Rochester, New York.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

Mr. Geo. W. Miller has opened up a tinware establishment in town and is prepared to do all kinds of work in his line. After the middle of February, he will occupy the Benedict building as a stove and tinware store, and a full stock for the same is already on the way. Mr. Miller was with D. S. Rose while in this city, and made many friends who will be glad to hear of his locating with us.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

At the present low stage of water in the Arkansas River, large boats are still navigating it as far as Fort Gibson, as will be seen by the following item from the Cherokee Advocate.

"The steamboat `Fort Smith' arrived at the Fort Gibson wharf on the 28th ult., loaded with salt and departed with a cargo of cotton."

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

The emigrant rates from Liverpool, England, to New York are:

First cabin $60 and $75, second cabin $40, steerage $26. The railway fare from New York to Arkansas City, for emigrants only, is $18.55 each. Each passenger is allowed to carry 100 pounds of baggage.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

Salt City is growing like an evil weed this pleasant weather. About fourteen houses are nearing completion, among which is the infirmarya large substantial stone building. Besides these the foundations are laying for eight or ten more and still the boom goes on. Soon we shall expect to see these springs assume respectable proportions and gain the reputation and patronage which they deserve. Press.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

Mr. Chamberlain, of Kansas City, who has been visiting his daughter, Mrs. Charles Schiffbauer, for several weeks past, returned to his home last Friday. We had the pleasure of several chats with the old gentleman during his stay, and much enjoyed his reminiscences of times and occurrences that transpired in Illinois (then the Far West) fifty years ago, which his age and varied experience made doubly interesting.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

The well known and popular grocery firm of McLaughlin Brothers has dissolved, Mr. Lafe McLaughlin retiring. The business will henceforth be conducted by T. H. McLaughlin, at the old stand, and on the same general principles which secured the firm's success in the past and will, we doubt not, bear a like result in the future. Mr. McLaughlin has been one of the prominent businessmen of Arkansas City from the very first and is far too well known to need any commendation at our hands.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

The Secretary of the Interior has prepared a letter of instruction to Indian agents with regard to the employment of the military to capture criminals. He instructs agents that they have power to put intruders off of reservations, and they may call out the military to assist them, not as a posse comitatus, but simply as a force to enable them to maintain their authority. This may be a precaution to prevent an invasion of the Indian Territory, by persons who have in view a settlement on these lands. Agents are instructed also that they may arrest criminals who have escaped from any State or Territory, but they must notify the authorities of the State or territory from which the captured criminals have escaped, and at what time and place the latter will be delivered.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

A Steamboat meeting will be held at the office of I. H. Bonsall this Wednesday evening, at 8 o'clock, to organize a plan of action relative to obtaining an appropriation for improving the Arkansas River. This is a matter of vital importance, and our people will consult their own best interests by attending. Be on hand and help the "steamboat boom."

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Township Board, of Bolton Township, will be held at the Bland Schoolhouse, on Saturday, January 28th, 1882, for the purpose of auditing the accounts and ascertaining the financial condition of the township. The matter of the Arkansas River Bridge will come before the meeting, and it is hoped that all interested will attend. By order, WM. TRIMBLE, Trustee.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

The Cherokee Advocate, published at Tahlequah, Indian Territory, commenting on ex-Governor Crawford's letter regarding tax on the Cherokee outlet, says:

"Uncle Sam stands by the Cherokees in this matter, and those stock men who have stock on the Cherokee Strip, and who are kicking against paying taxes to the Cherokee authorities, are simply cutting their own throatsin other words `no pay no stay.'

"Our authorities are backed by the plain law, and have the consent and backing of the U. S. Government, and propose to collect the taxes as long as we hold the Strip, as we now do. So the stock men who are on the Strip might as well understand this now, and be ready, and more than willing, to pay their tax when called upon by our National Treasurer."

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

The Post Office Department at Washington has received bids from this place to Pawhuska (Osage Agency), Indian Territory, increasing the number of trips to three times per week. Also extended the route from this place to Caldwell, instead of only to South Haven, Kansas. Also added an extra trip to the Sac & Fox Agency route, and an extra trip to Wellington, Kansas, making each route carried three times per week instead of two as heretofore. The names of the fortunate bidders will be given on or before March 4th, 1882. We understand some bids were made from parties living here, at a less rate than it can be carried for, and that money will be lost rather than made.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.

Danford has been arranging and fixing matters for the past three or four weeks, and from the following from Osage City we presume his labor will result in "a time" for some of his Caldwell friends who participated in the mob festival:

S. S. Richmond, one of the principal leaders of the Caldwell-Danford mob, who was appointed trustee of the assets of the Merchants and Drovers Bank, of Caldwell, with powers to settle up the business, came to confer with Danford in regard to some unfinished business. A suit was at once instituted by Danford against members of the Caldwell mob for $100,000 damages, and the papers were served upon Richmond by the Sheriff of this county. This takes the case to that county, and enables Danford to have papers served upon other members of the mob in Sumner County and compel them to go to that county for trial. There will be over fifty defendants.

[THE ARKANSAS RIVER: MAKING IT NAVIGABLE.]

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, January 25, 1882. Editorial Page.

The matter of improving and rendering the above stream navigable is now being agitated in earnest by our most influential citizens. Our members of Congress and Representatives have been corresponded with, and one and all express themselves as in favor of the measure, and in every way willing to exert themselves to the utmost to gain the desired aid in the way of the necessary appropriations. In connection with this we publish, below, a letter from Capt. Thos. H. Handbury, Corps of Engineers, U. S. A., to Dr. Kellogg, which is full of information upon this project, and should be read by all our people.

Hon. H. D. Kellogg, Mayor.

DEAR SIR:

Your note of the 16th inst., relative to the improvement of the upper Arkansas River, is at hand, and I take great pleasure in replying at once, seeing that I can give you some facts of interest in regard to this work which you seem not to be in possession of.

In February, 1869, Major Luter, Corps of Engineers, U. S. A., reported to the Chief of Engineers in Washington, D. C., the results of a reconnaissance of the Arkansas River between Fort Smith, Arkansas, and Wichita, Kansas, that he had been instructed to have made. His Assistant, J. D. McKown, who made the reconnoissance, submitted a rough approximate estimate of the cost of permanently improving the river. Major Luter did not deem it advisable to commit the Government to an expenditure of so large an amount as this estimate called for without some more definite data and statistical information than could be obtained by a mere reconnoissance of the river. In order to thoroughly study the problem and to develop a plan which would most economically and most radically improve the river for all time, he deemed it best that a thorough instrumental survey should be made, extending from Wichita, Kansas, to Fort Gibson, Indian Territory, where it would join to one previously made from that point to Little Rock, Arkansas.

In connection with this the data could be collected for an elaborate report such as Senator Plumb refers to in his communication to you. For this purpose he estimated that an appropriation of $16,360 would be necessary and recommended that it be made. This recommendation has been renewed every year since and laid before Congress.

In the report above referred to, Major Luter says:

"The estimates presented by Assistant McKown are for removing snags and rocks and so contracting the width of the stream as to give at low water a depth of about 2 feet, but this estimate is only a rough approximation at the best, and no work on this scale should be undertaken, even if deemed advisable, until a thorough survey of the stream has been made, the cost of which has been estimated at $16,360.

"I am however of the opinion that by removing the snags and constructing slight dams at some of the worst shoals, the navigation would be so improved as to render it as good as that between Little Rock and Fort Smith, and this would seem to be all that is worth doing until the general improvement of the river is undertaken. The cost of this work would be about $100,000, which could be expended in one season."

Whatever plan of permanent improvement be adopted, there is certain preliminary work such as the removal of snags, rocks, over-hanging trees, etc., that must be done. This affords temporary relief for the commerce seeking this outlet and is absolutely necessary. It is for this work that the estimate of $100,000 is made, and to it the funds that are from time to time appropriated by Congress are devoted. My own estimate for the next fiscal year is $30,000 and also $16,300 for the survey, making in all $46,300.

This estimate, with my report and recommendations, is now before Congress.

No plan has as yet been recommended for the permanent improvement of the Arkansas River, for the simple reason that we have not the data upon which to base intelligent conclusions as to what is best to be done. To devise a plan for the permanent improvement of a stream of so much importance as the Arkansas River is destined to be, running as it does between hills and through plains unsurpassed in natural wealth by any in the world and which is going to affect the development of this wealth, is a problem of no small importance and should be undertaken only with every possible data bearing upon the subject at hand. To collect these data it requires money, and it is that which is meant when we estimate $16,300 for the survey of the Arkansas River between Fort Gibson and Wichita.

In this connection it is well, perhaps, to refer to a point that is usually made by members of Congress, and rightly, too, as the law requires it, when a new work of improvement is to be undertaken. They desire reliable statistical information, showing what interests are to be affected and to what extent, and they naturally look for this to the Engineer Officer submitting the project for the improvement. He very often, as in this case, has no means of collecting this other than through the liberality of public spirited citizens, or those more or less pecuniarily interested in the success of the undertaking.

If the citizens of a community liable to be affected by a contemplated river improvement for which an appropriation is to be asked of Congress would make it a point to furnish the Engineer Officer, for his report, all reliable statistical information available bearing upon the improvement proposed, I have no doubt but little difficulty would be experienced in obtaining any reasonable appropriation asked for. As a general thing it is almost entirely upon the report of this officer that Congress makes an appropriation for River or Harbor improvements. Respectfully, yours truly,

[EDITORIAL PAGE. ARKANSAS CITY SCHOOLS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 25, 1882.

The following people of Intermediate Department of the Arkansas City Schools, were neither absent nor tardy during the past month: Flora Kreamer, Maggie Ford, Clara Ford, Grace Houghton, Lizzie Garris.

Senior Department of Arkansas City Schools: those receiving above 90 were Stella Swarts, 99.8; Mollie Christian, 98.8; Sarah Randall, 98.5; Hannah Gilbert, 98.5; Emma Theaker, 98.3; Etta Barnett, 96; Charles Randall, 95; Jessie Norton, 93; Cora Pettit, 93; Alvan Sankey, 92.

[PUBLIC SALE: INDIAN TERRITORY.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 25, 1882.

There will be sold, at public auction, at the Commissary Warehouse at the Kiowa, Comanche, and Wichita Agency, Indian Territory, at 12 o'clock Noon, Saturday, February 25th, 1882, for cash in hand, the following articles of condemned public property:

14 Wagons

1 Ambulance, 8 Pla [CANNOT READ REST OF THIS]

1 Buggy

4 Mowing Machines

2 Sulky Hay Rakes

2 Corn Shellers

1 Corn Planter

2 Cattle Scales & other scales

2 Cultivators

2 Circular saws

2 Sewing Machines

1 Baler [?] Machine

1 Platen [?] Press

And a great variety of other articles, of Blacksmiths, Carpenters, and other tools to be sold as "Junk." P. R. HUNT, U. S. Indian Agent.

Jan. 17th, 1882.

[PERSONALS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 25, 1882.

Now is the time to plant trees.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 25, 1882.

Arkansas City has a Y. M. C. A.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 25, 1882.

L. C. Wood, of Wichita, was in the city on Monday last.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 25, 1882.

BIRTH. Dan. Sifford rejoices in the possession of a bran new olive branch.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 25, 1882.

Skating was indulged in by some of our people last week upon the canal.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 25, 1882.

The horse trainer has been doing good work at Stanton's stable the past week.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 25, 1882.

Mr. C. Marshall and wife arrived in the city last week, and are now permanently located here.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 25, 1882.

We regret to state that Robert Maxwell is down sick at this writing, but hope `ere long to be able to chronicle his complete convalescence.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 25, 1882.

T. J. Gilbert, trader at the Kaw Agency, was in town last week, as usual laying in a stock of supplies for the accommodation of his dusky patrons.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 25, 1882.

Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Meigs left Anthony on Wednesday morning last for a visit to Michigan, and will be absent several weeks. Anthony Republican.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 25, 1882.

We understand that a new furniture store is shortly to be opened by Messrs. W. P. Wolf and A. Harnley, in the old tin shop building on East Summit Street.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 25, 1882.

The Y. M. C. A. met last evening at the White church. Rev. Fleming conducted a Bible reading in his usual felicitous manner. The boys are going to work nicely.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 25, 1882.

A Literary Entertainment will be given Friday evening, February 23rd, 1882, at the M. E. Church, by the L. L. Society of the Arkansas City Schools, for the benefit of the Library.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 25, 1882.

The case of Thompson vs. Shepard, before Justice McIntire last week, resulted in a verdict for the plaintiff, after a close contest of two days. The case will be taken to the District Court.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 25, 1882.

Capt. C. M. Scott and Postmaster Topliff returned from their sheep buying trip out west, last Friday. C. M. Scott returned to Harper the same day to assist in driving the sheep purchased through to their ranche south of town.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 25, 1882.

We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Bisbee, father-in-law of O. P. Houghton, last week. Mr. Bisbee is a typical New England farmer, and our Western life is a revelation to him, but the country he expresses himself charmed with.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 25, 1882.

A party consisting of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Newman, Miss Annie Haywood, and R. C. Haywood started to take in the Ponca & Nez Perce Agencies on Saturday last, and returned on Monday after having spent a very pleasant time in the Nation.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 25, 1882.

We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Beal of Phillips, Maine, on Monday last, who is making a visit to old-time friends in this city. Should he be favorably impressed with our corner of the footstool, he will probably remove his family here for good. So mote it be.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 25, 1882.

Geo. Smith, of the Eureka Foundry, met with an accident last Saturday, by which one of his fingers was entirely separated from the hand. He was immediately attended by a physician, the injured member replaced, and strapped in position, and it is hoped a union of the severed parts may result.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 25, 1882.

I. F. Moore, late of the Arkansas City House, was arrested yesterday, charged on two counts with selling liquor contrary to law. The trial came off before Judge Bonsall and the prisoner plead guilty and was fined $100 on one count and sentenced to sixty days imprisonment on the other. The County Attorney prosecuted.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 25, 1882.

The young men of this city have taken the initiative toward forming a branch of the Y. M. C. A. in our midst. Last Friday evening they met and appointed committees for corresponding with the Missouri State Committee. The Winfield Quartet have promised a musical entertainment for the benefit of the project, in the way of furnishing rooms, procuring a reading room, etc. We wish it success.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 25, 1882.

Last Saturday witnessed quite a delegation from Phillips, Maine, some of whom come only upon a visit to Sunny Cowley, while some have finally decided to cast their future lot in our city. Among the latter we may mention Mrs. Sumner Whitney, mother of the Howard boys, and her daughter, Mrs. Albert Worthley, Bert Worthley and daughter, and Geo. Read. We extend to them a hearty welcome and trust they may find in their new associations nothing to cause regret for the step they have just taken.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 25, 1882.

Mr. Cline, the old-time clerk in Ekel's lumber yard, paid a visit to the city last week. He has been living in Wichita since he left this place, but is now on the road to Illinois for a short visit, after which he expects to reside in Dakota, where Ekel is engaged in his old businesslumber dealing.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 25, 1882.

Ed. Traveler:

Will you please announce that in consequence of Mr. Ayer's intention to grind for about one-eight toll, the Bolton Canal and Mill Company have postponed their enterprise.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 25, 1882.

An iron moulder has been secured, from the East, by Mr. George Smith, of the Foundry, and work of the same formally commenced this week. The task of getting in good working shape has taken more time than was expected, but now all is in good order, and this enterprise will, we hope, be a notable factor in promoting the commercial welfare of our city.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 25, 1882.

Mr. A. A. Newman was the recipient of a very handsome birthday present last Thursday, consisting of an elegant silver mounted dressing case, replete with every article that the most fastidious exquisite could desire in making his toilet. The gift was presented to Mr. Newman by Messrs. W. E. Gooch, T. L. Mantor, John Gooch, and Sam Reed, as a token of respect and esteem.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 25, 1882.

Mr. L. D. Wilson, a brother of Mrs. P. Pearson, who has been prospecting in the Gunnison country for the past two years, we notice, by the Mining News, published at Pakin [?], Colorado, has struck it rich, and is a third owner in the Moonlight mine, of which we quote: "This is probably the richest strike ever made in the gold belt, being parallel with the famous Legal Tender, and we congratulate the fortunate owners upon their success."

Arkansas City Traveler, January 25, 1882.

Notice is hereby given by the voters of Bolton Township, that a caucus meeting will be held at the Bland Schoolhouse on the 28th day of January, A. D., 1882, at 2 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of nominating candidates for the several township officers, to-wit: One Justice, one trustee, one treasurer, one clerk, two constables, and seven road overseers.

By order of TRUSTEE.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 25, 1882.

DIED. On Wednesday last, January 18th, 1882, at his residence, in Bolton Township, of pleura pneumonia, Elisha Bowen, in the forty-eighth year of his age. The funeral took place on the Friday following at 2 p.m., and the remains were deposited in their last resting place in the Mercer cemetery in the presence of many sorrowing relatives and friends.

Mr. Bowen was born in Ohio, but come to Kansas while it was yet a Territory, and afterwards moved to Bolton Townshipeleven years agowhere he resided up to the time of his death. He leaves a wife and five children to mourn his loss, and to them is extended, the deepest sympathy in their sad bereavement.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 25, 1882.

DIED. At the residence of her father, in this city, on Saturday, January 21st, 1882, at 1 o'clock p.m., of consumption, George A., [Georgia ?] wife of A. W. Berkey, aged 22 years 10 months and 13 days. The funeral services were held in the Methodist Church on Sunday last, and the cortege that wended its mournful way towards the cemetery was the largest ever seen in the city. The deceased lady was the eldest daughter of Hon. James Christian, born at Lawrence, Kansas, on March 1st, 1859, and was the first child baptized in the Episcopal Church of that city. During her residence of several years in Arkansas City, her many sterling qualities endeared her to all with whom she came in contact; by whom, and the bereaved relatives the sadness of her passing away should be lost in the contemplation of that future meeting, where they too, shall stand robed in immortality.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 25, 1882.

Gov. St. John some time since wrote to Senator W. P. Hackney for information concerning the working of the prohibitory law in this county. Hackney answered fully and completely and of course made a splendid showing. Soon after, the Governor visited Illinois and made some speeches, one of which was to a very large audience of Hackney's old home. During the address he drew that letter from his pocket and read it to the crowd. When at the conclusion of the reading, he stated that the letter was written by one whom his hearers well knew, and that his name was W. P. Hackney. The whole audience responded with enthu- siastic cheers, loud, long, and repeated. The Governor imagined that if Hackney knew the warm hearted esteem which those cheers indicated, he would be the proudest man in Kansas. Courier.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 25, 1882.

In nothing, perhaps, has the progress of the past few years been more decidedly shown than in that domestic necessitya sewing machine. There is about as much resemblance between Elias Howe's first patent and the machine of today, as between Robert Stevenson's locomotive and that perfection of machinery behind which the traveler of the present day is whirled. One of the latest and most improved machines we ever saw is the new American No. 7 Sewing Machine. It is phenomenally simple in its construction, very quiet and easy to operate, has no springs, is fitted with every device that will enhance its usefulness; in fact, we think is the gem of sewing machines. They can be seen in operation at the Green Front Store, and all who can should call and investigate on their own account. One great advantage is, this make is much less liable to get out of order by reason of its extreme simplicity of construction.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 25, 1882.

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Township Board, of Bolton Township, will be held at the Bland Schoolhouse on Saturday, January 28th, 1882, for the purpose of auditing the accounts and ascertaining the financial condition of the township. The matter of the Arkansas River Bridge will come before the meeting, and it is hoped that all interested will attend. By order. WM. TRIMBLE, Trustee.

[COURIER CLIPS: PRINTING ONLY ONE OF THE ARTICLES GIVEN.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 25, 1882.

Captain Scott, Postmaster Topliff, and Cashier Farrar, of the terminus, were doing our city Friday. Mr. Topliff was going west into Barbour County and Scott and Farrar escorted him this far on his road. He went on alone and anxious friends are praying for his safe return. We don't think he'll get lost.

[SOME BUSINESS NOTICES.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 25, 1882.

We have just received a carload of barbed wire, which we will sell by the rod instead of by the pound, so that an exact estimate of what is needed can be made beforehand. We have in stock both the galvanized and painted wire. Howard Brothers.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 25, 1882.

For Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Hogs, and Chickens. There is nothing to equal our Condition Powders.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 25, 1882.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 25, 1882.

LAMPS. The best stock of Lamps, Chimneys, and Burners can be found at Kellogg & Mowry's.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 25, 1882.

FOR RENT. A farm of 47 acres45 under cultivation, good house, well, orchard, and stabling. Inquire at Traveler office.

[KANSAS NEWS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, February 1, 1882. Front Page.

Winfield has a mutual protective association.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

Robert McFarland, who died recently, at Lawrence, might have been called the oldest settler. In 1853 he removed from Pennsylvania to Kansas City, to await the opening of the Indian country across the border, and the hour he heard of the passage of the Kansas- Nebraska bill, he hitched up his teams and started. He located near where Lawrence now is, and was a free state man.

[PERSONALS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

The Y. M. C. A.'s are in search of a room.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

Cal. Dean has returned from his visit to Illinois.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

Remember Gilstrap's sale at his residence tomorrow.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

Tom Berry came up through the storm on last Monday.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

J. R. Rogers, Division Supt., A. T. & S. F., was down last week.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

E. D. Eddy has been to Leavenworth on business and to see the folks.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

Capt. O. S. Rarick is building a residence in the southeast part of town.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

Will Griffith went to the Otoe Agency last Monday to do a job of tinning on the Agency buildings.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

G. W. Miller will soon move his tin shop into the building one door south of the Central Drug Store.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

Misses Dixon and Newman, of Arkansas City, are visiting with Mrs. Hugh Davidson. Wellingtonian.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

M. B. Vawter has gone on a professional visit to Pawnee Agency. He will probably be away until Saturday.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

See the card of T. H. Soward in this issue. Judge Soward has won golden opinions from all as a man and a lawyer.

CARD: T. H. SOWARD H. E. ASP

Office up stairs, over the Post Office.

NOTE: ABOVE WAS THE OLD CARD, I BELIEVE, SHOWN ON FIRST PAGE.

NEW CARD:

Office up stairs over the Post Office.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

It was a "goodly array" that stood up, to be formally received into the White Church, last Sabbath morning: 38 in number.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

If you want to borrow money, call on P. H. Albright & Co., of Winfield. Their ad. in this issue shows what they will do.

BIG AD:

They will make loans in any of the Southern Counties in the State, AND ALREADY HAVE THE OVERSIGHT OF MORE THAN

Heretofore placed in the Counties of Cowley, Bourbon, Labette, Wilson, Montgom ery, Chautauqua, Elk, Butler, Sedgwick, Sumner, Harper, Barbour, and Kingman.

The main office of the company will be at Winfield, where they will furnish money to borrowers on shorter notice and at lower rates than any others in the loaning business.

JAMES B. MOORE, of the firm of Geo. W. Moore & Son, of Hartford, Conn., will make this office headquarters for the winter.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

Quarterly meeting at the M. E. Church the last of this week and Sunday next. Presiding Elder King is expected to be present.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

George Cairns, of Winfield, is in town this week. George says he has fallen in love with Arkansas City. He displays good taste.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

Mr. Davenport, of McIntire and Davenport, surprised his friends by returning home with a bran new wife. Here's to you, Tip!

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

J. F. Steadman & Bro. have opened a gun shop on East Summit Street, and are preparing to put in a stock of shelf hardware, ammunition, gun fixtures, and so forth.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

Capt. Evins, of snag boat "Wichita," was in the city last week. The Capt. says his arrival at Arkansas City with the "Wichita" is certain.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

DIED. Henry Biggs, of Pleasant Valley Township, an old settler of this county, died on Thursday, Jan. 26th, and was buried on Saturday following.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

Maj. L. E. Woodin was in town several days last week. The Major has an immense amount of business on his hands, but is master of the situation.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

Mr. A. B. DeBruce has opened a blacksmith shop at K. F. Smith's old stand. Mr. DeBruce is a good workman and a reliable man. Give him a call.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

Rev. Lindsay left for Seeley on Monday last, where he had been called to assist in a protracted meeting. He will return in time for his work the last of this week.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

Our efficient City Marshal did not win much glory by allowing Moore to quietly walk away from him. Was he asleep? Or did Moore still have a drink left?

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

Edward Haten, of Topeka, Western Passenger Agent of the A. T. & S. F., spent a day in town last week. He went over with C. R. Mitchell to take in Geuda Springs.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

Col. E. C. Manning, formerly of Kansas, is figuring around the New Mexican Legislature, and proposes to have a bill introduced favoring a public school system for that Territory.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

Frank Jennings and M. G. Troup have formed a law partnership. They will make one of the best legal teams in this county, as both are well known as accurate, careful lawyers.

CARD: F. S. JENNINGS M. G. TROUP

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

Annual election of township officers will be held next Tuesday, Feb. 7, at which time there will be elected one Trustee, Treasurer, Clerk, two Justices of the Peace, two Constables, and seven Road Overseers.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

The Schubert Quartet of Winfield has been making preparations to give a musical entertainment in this city for the benefit of the Y. M. C. A., but on account of sickness, this will have to be indefinitely postponed.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

Rev. A. W. Lindsay, who has been placed in charge of the M. E. Church at this city, has been laboring here several weeks. He is a scholarly gentleman, and an enthusiastic worker in his profession; and has done effective service during the series of meetings just closed.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

Voters of Creswell Township will meet at Bonsall's Office, Saturday, Feb. 4th, at 3 p.m., to nominate township officers. By Order of Board.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

H. P. Standley, Editor and Proprietor, together with Stacy Matlack, C. F. France and Capt. Evins, of the "gun boat Wichita," are in the Territory hunting. We've engaged the dears. The other animals are as yet unengaged.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

V. M. Ayres, our new enterprising mill man, returned home last week, after securing the repairs necessary for his water wheel. We understand that he will paint all the wood work on the inside of his milla good idea.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

Stacy Matlack went skating on the raging canal the other day. He broke through the ice, and as the silvery waves kissed his suspender buttons, front and rear, he gently murmured

o-o-oh-Oh-OH! May b-be you don't think this is cold.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

Will Blakeney and E. F. Sheldon are now jewelers doing business as Blakeney & Sheldon. Next month they move into the room one door south of Cowley County Bank, where they will put in a complete stock of jewelry, and as they are both musicians and handsome young men, as well as reliable businessmen and good workmen, we predict success for them.

AD:

Lower than ever at BLAKENEY & SHELDON'S.

All kinds of repairing done on short notice, and at reasonable charges.

Repairing of fine Watches a specialty, and all work warranted. Call and see us.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

We are glad to announce that Judge Christian will lecture on "Ireland and the Irish," at Grange Hall in Pleasant Valley, on next Saturday evening. The Judge has lectured on this topic in this city and at Winfield to full houses, and with great satisfaction to his hearers. If you want a good laugh, or desire to learn something, attend this lecture. Admission 25 cents.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

The first carload of coal from the Coal Valley mines arrived in Winfield one day last week. These mines are situated eight miles south of Grenola, Kansas, in the Cana Valley, and are the property of a joint-stock company of Winfield men. The company have expended over $5,000 and have developed a 20-inch vein of superior coal from which, after supplying the retail demand at the mines, they ship from five to ten cars a week.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

Mr. Sheldon's residence caught fire last Saturday morning about 8 o'clock, and was very badly damaged before the fire could be extinguished, the roof being entirely destroyed. Nothing but the prompt action of our citizens, the existence of Providence, and the Arkansas City Water Works saved the home of our friends from total destruction. The sufferers by the fire desire to return their thanks for the assistance rendered at the fire and for the money promptly contributed to purchase the material to repair the loss.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

Notice is hereby given that the annual spring meeting of Stockmen on the Cherokee Strip will be held in Caldwell, Kansas, on Wednesday, March 1st, 1882, at 10 o'clock, a.m., for the purpose of making arrangements for the spring round up and to transact such other business as may advance the stock interests of this section.

R. F. CRAWFORD, Secretary, Caldwell, Kansas, January 24th, 1882.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

Titsecomanse, a Cheyenne Indian, who went to New Mexico last spring in the interest of the Smithsonian Institution, has returned. He traveled along with a company of soldiers and related the story of a sharp fight with Apaches at White Mountain. In this encounter he forgot all about his bugs and went in for military glory. The battle resulted in the loss of several on each side. Our naturalist killed one Apache, whose scalp he brought home and now exhibits with great pride. He does not fancy bug hunting among hostile Indians and says he has explored New Mexico to his entire satisfaction. Titsecomanse is one of the original Florida prisoners. He spent two and a half years at St. Augustine, Florida, one year at Hampton, Virginia, and one year at the Smithsonian Institution, Washington. At the latter place he displayed considerable talent and soon became a general favorite.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

Quite a large business has been done in Maine the past season in the shipment of young spruce trees to Kansas. Trees from twelve to eighteen inches in height are selected, packed in hogsheads or crates, and forwarded by rail. The spruce is found to take more kindly to the soil and climate of Kansas than any other evergreen, and grows very rapidly, making efficient protection against high winds.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

We call attention to the new Photograph Gallery, just opened by W. D. Stevens, one door south of Holloway's drug store, on Summit St. The rooms are neatly arranged and thoroughly equipped for work, and the proprietors are determined to demand success by deserving it. Mrs. Stevens, who has charge of the work, will be glad to see any expecting to have work of this kind done, and will take pride in being ready at all times to wait on her patrons, and in turning out first-class workmanship.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

The Y. M. C. A. met for the transaction of business, on last Monday evening, at the M. E. Church. The following officers were elected for the current year.

President: W. V. McCone.

Vice President: A. W. Patterson.

Secretary: C. L. Swarts.

Asst. Secretary: Chas. Hutchins.

Cor. Secretary: W. D. Mowry.

Treasurer: S. B. Reed.

The Association proposes to secure a reading room, and other necessaries and will engage at once in the usual work of the organization. This is the only society of the Y. M. C. A. in this part of the State.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

The Geuda Springs are still boiling over.

The two-story billiard hall of Messrs. Hahn & Bishop is almost completed.

Mr. Anderson, of Newton, is rapidly improving from an attack of rheumatism.

We have heard a rumor of a $10,000 hotel to be built by a joint stock company, but could not learn the particulars.

Some Winfield parties are now talking strongly of putting up some business houses here. We shall see what we shall see.

The Geuda Springs Co. are shipping their spring water to all parts of the United States, and are receiving flattering reports.

Jacob Musgrove, et. al, of Hunnewell, are putting in a stock of groceries, and will soon build a large two-story business house.

One man from Wichitawe did not learn his namesends word he will be here tomorrow, and wants to put up a building at once.

Mr. Bixler has commenced to build his residence on block 4, at the Springs, and expects, if the weather is favorable, to commence his business house within two weeks.

Another gentleman, who had tried Eureka Springs for three months for rheumatism without being benefited, is here now, and has gotten almost well in two weekscould hardly walk when he cameand is now at work for Mr. Buckwalter. This makes the fifth person cured here who has tried Eureka.

Contracts for 49 new buildings have already been let to be erected on the new town site, and all to be completed by June 1st, 1882. Three are to be large sized boarding houses, or hotels; fifteen of them cottage houses for rent; and the balance business houses or private residences.

A Mr. Roberts, of Ottumwa, Iowa, talks of putting in a newspaper. In fact, April 15th, 1882, will find Geuda Springs booming, as well as boiling over. NO NAME.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

Entertainment Friday evening, February 3rd, 1882, at the M. E. Church, for benefit of School Library.

NAMES ONLY OF PARTICIPANTS GIVEN...

Glee Club, Frank Gammel, Miss Nellie Swarts, F. C. McLaughlin, W. M. Blakeney, Miss Minnie McIntire, W. M. Henderson, Fannie Vaughn, Miss Etta Barnett, J. R. L. Adams, Harry Finley, W. D. Mowry, C. L. Swarts, C. T. Atkinson, E. S. Donnelly, Miss Mary Theaker, Miss Anna Norton, Miss Mollie Christian.

Admission 25 cents, doors open at 7 p.m., commence at 8 p.m. All are cordially invited. Tickets can be had at the post office and drug stores.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

NOTICE. There will be a political meeting, at the East Centennial School House, in Silverdale Township, on Saturday, February 4th, 1882, for the purpose of organizing a Greenback club. Speakers are engaged. An invitation is extended to all, especially to the ladies. By order of Committee. J. M. FELTON, J. N. FLEHARDY, T. W. GANT.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

The following is a list of letters remaining uncalled for in the post office at Arkansas City, Kansas, January 31, 1882.

FIRST COLUMN: Anderson, A. O.; Adwood, E. A.; Adams, Mary J.; Brannon, John; Blakeley, Charles; Beck, Mrs. Flora L.; Cole, Mrs. E. J.; Cowell, Lizzie; Clark, James; Darnell, J. L. H.; Dunham, Mrs. E. E.; Ellenberger, Moses; Fuller, F.; Frazier, S.; Fitzgerald Bros.; Garlick, Mrs. C. A.; Gray, James H.; Garner, M. H.; Herix, George; Heizer, Miss Lavina; Hansen, J. C.; Hackleman, Ida; Irvin, Wm.; Willson, Mrs. E. A.

SECOND COLUMN: Jones, Smith D.; Keeley, William; Lane, Mrs. M. A.; Laura, Miss & Flora; McCormac, Rebecca; McCarrell, Mr.; McCutcheon, A.; McCormack, Wm. V.; Nix, Charles; Oliver, Robert; Phillips, Rose; Putney, Ira; Patterson, Miss B.; Paschall, William; Rogers, Miss Marie; Reed, George W.; Smythia, Mrs. Lon; Sprunes, Henry; Skirven, Walter; Smith, Mat; Setters, Samuel P.; Tannehill, Will D.; Thrasher, Thomas; White, J. L.

Persons calling for any of the above letters will please say they were advertised.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

Report of Rose Valley School, District No. 34, for the month ending January 27th, 1882.

No. of pupils enrolled: 48. No. of visitors: 7.

LISTING NAMES OF PUPILS ONLY:

Nannie Maxwell, Emma Locke, Howard Warren, Lillie Purdy, Maggie Guyer, Theo. Tucker, John Drennan, Aaron Purdy, Frank Hughes, John Sankey, Jas. Hughes, Nora S. Drennan, Maggie Kirkpatrick, Henry Burt, Willie Purdy, Willie Maxwell.

[BUSINESS NOTICE.]

Arkansas City Traveler, February 1, 1882.

Taken up by the undersigned on or about the 16th of November, 1881, one black mare colt, supposed to be 2 years old in the spring; small white spot in forehead. Anyone can have said colt by applying to me, proving property, and paying for this notice, and a reasonable fee for the care of said colt. JOHN E. PAPPAN, Kaw Agency, Indian Territory.

[PERSONALS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, February 8, 1882.

Mr. E. A. Barron has the mumps.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

Lots of new buildings in course of erection.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

See the Y. M. C. A. Bulletin board at the P. O.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

Judge Christian at the M. E. Church tomorrow night.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

A. A. Newman is slightly under the weather with a cold.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

W. E. Gooch has been invalided for several days with a bad cold.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

Sickness is now very prevalent, mostly simple ailments however.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

The arrivals at the City Hotel, on Thursday last, numbered thirty.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

The ladies of the M. E. Church will give an oyster supper in the near future.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

Arkansas City merchants received a carload of trunks and valises last week.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

M. B. Vawter was at the Pawnee Agency last week fixing ivories. He is now at Mulvane.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

Mr. Johnson of the well known firm of McDermott & Johnson was in the city on Saturday last.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

Our friend, Thos. E. Berry, accompanied by his wife and children, were in the city last week.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

Geo. Cunningham is already receiving stacks of farming implements for the coming spring trade.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

Mr. Fred Barron is again with us, after a lengthened tour in various States during the past few months.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

Howard Bros. store is overflowing; they have fencing wire enough to fence in Cowley and Sumner counties.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

Rev. W. A. Lindsay returned from Seeley, where he has been assisting in a series of meetings, on Thursday last.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

Some new machinery was received at the Foundry last week, and work in good earnest will commence right away.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

E. F. Sheldon is the happy possessor of a bicycle, and now employs his spare time in going at a 2.40 gait on two wheels.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

"Bob" Maxwell is again on his pins, smiling over the counters of the Central Drug Store. He says "Richard's himself again."

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

Mr. Barnes, of Mound City, Missouri, is in the city, he having brought Charles D. Marshall's Livery stock through from that place.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

Capt. Nipp has just returned from an extended trip to his new ranch on the Cimarron River, Indian Territory, about 160 miles south of Arkansas City.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

Cunningham's new building will be finished this week, and he will fill it with machinery of all kinds. He says he will sell way down low.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

A coffee and cake social was held at the residence of D. W. Stevens on last Tuesday evening. A pleasant time was had by all who participated.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

Will Griffith and Ed. Sheldon, who have been absent in the Territory, upon work at the New Otoe Agency, returned to the city on Monday last.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

A picture of anyone in town can be had at Eddy's, Kellogg & Mowry's, and Shepard & Maxwell's. This makes us realize that Feb. 14th is at hand.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

A meeting for the purpose of organizing a Horticultural Society will be held in the White Church at 2 p.m., Saturday next. All interested are invited to be present.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

MARRIED. At the residence of Rev. S. B. Fleming, the officiating clergyman, in this city, on Thursday, Feb. 2, Mr. Carlton R. Chinn and Miss Maggie Fleak, both of this county.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

Mr. H. H. Foster, of West LaFayette, Ohio, after looking around somewhat here and in the Territory, has concluded to locate here and engage in the cattle trade. That's right. He subscribed for the TRAVELER, and that's right, too.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

There will be a meeting held at the Schoolhouse next Monday evening at 7 o'clock to consider the providing of more school accommodations. There are now 450 children of school age in this district.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

The A. T. & S. F. R. R. have contracted for 400,000 cords of rock to be used for ballasting purposes. Mr. Henry Hill has the contract, and is working a large force of hands at his quarries north of town.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

Attention is called to the new "ad" of the Chicago Lumber Co. in this issue. This firm keep up a good stock in their line, and under the skillful management of W. E. Chenoweth, we predict for them an ever increasing patronage.

AD:

Lath, Doors, Sash and Blinds; Marble Head Lone Cement, Hair Plaster, Building Paper, Tascott's Ready Mixed Paintsthe best in use.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

Messrs. S. Matlack, C. Mead, C. L. France, of Toledo, Ohio, and ye editor returned to the city on Sunday last from their trip to the Territory and the Snag Boat "Wichita" after having had a most delightful week's recreation. The members of the party are under obligation to Capt. Evins, of the Wichita, the first mate, Mr. Treline, and the engineer, Mr. Matthews, for the courtesies extended to them while on their vessel, which were duly appreciated and would be gladly reciprocated should occasion offer.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

Headquarters of the Y. M. C. A. are located in the front room over P. Pearson's furniture store. A reading room will be one of the attractions as soon as the necessary arrangements can be made.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

John Kroenert went out goodie-hunting a few days ago. He fired at an old gander, when, by some means, both barrels of the gun were discharged. John exchanged ends a few times, but escaped with only a lame arm. The goose in front of the gun was killed.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

"Jack" Hilliard, the Wichita end of the firm of Hilliard & Thompson, has been in town several days. Mr. Hilliard is a man of business, has the "necessary," and, as he expresses himself well pleased with our part of the country, we hope soon to see him one of our citizens.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

Mr. A. Harnley met with quite a serious loss, on Monday last, by fire. He had some thirty tons of baled hay stacked near his residence, which, by some unknown means, caught fire and were totally destroyed. The wind was blowing hard at the time, but luckily no further casualties occurred.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

MARRIED. We acknowledge receipt of cards announcing the marriage at Cambridge, Illinois, of Mr. H. S. Davenport, of this place, to Miss Nettie R. Page, on Thursday, January 20th, 1882. In welcoming the happy couple to their future home with us, the TRAVELER sincerely wishes them unalloyed happiness in the many years of wedded life, which we hope are in store for them.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

At the primary held in this city last Saturday, the following ticket was put in nomination for Creswell Township.

Trustee: U. Spray.

Clerk: W. D. Mowry.

Treasurer: W. M. Sleeth.

Justices: I. H. Bonsall and T. McIntire.

Constables: G. H. McIntire and J. J. Breene.

This ticket was elected by a large majority.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

Last Thursday, Jefferson White Cloud, an Otoe Indian, brought a replevin suit against one Oscar J. Palmer, of this place, for the recovery of a certain brown pony which the plain tiff alleged had been stolen from him some two years ago. The case was tried by a jury, before his Honor, Judge McIntire, and resulted in a hung jury. A. V. Democrat.

The case was finally compromisedthe Indian taking the pony and paying costs.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

We received a very pleasant call yesterday from Mr. Ordway, of Waterloo, Iowa, who, with his wife, is staying in the city. This is Mr. Ordway's second trip to Cowley, and he intends making his home with us should the climate prove advantageous to the health of his wife, on whose account a change of location is desired. Mr. Ordway starts, today, for the Territory, to call upon some friends, and gain information relative to the stock business, in which he intends engaging should he locate in this section.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

The entertainment given by Prof. and Mrs. Price, at the White church on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings of last week, was the best of any that Arkansas City has yet enjoyed. The recitations were all good, and so marvelously varied in character, that no sense of monotony could be experienced.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

BIRTH. Peter Pearson's residence was invaded last week by a little stranger of the female persuasion, and, of course "way up" doesn't near express his feelings of joy at the event.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

Tomorrow, Thursday evening, Judge Christian will deliver a lecture at the M. E. Church, in this city, which should be well attended as the Judge knows well how to entertain his hearers. One-half the proceeds will go to the fund for putting a tower to the church.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

Mr. Charles Williams, Asst. Engineer on the Snag Boat "Wichita" spent several days in our city this week. He returned to the Wichita yesterday, taking down a lot of stores and other government property upon a flat boat. The trip will probably take three or four days if the weather is favorable.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

Anyone wishing to purchase a residence property should take advantage of the following offer:

I have 60 acres of land, good house with all conveniences, about 400 bearing apple trees, 800 bearing peach, 50 bearing cherries, also a large number of plums, apricots, nectarines, quince, etc., from 2 to 4 years old, ½ acre of blackberries, grapes, etc. Improvements, above, cost over $2,000. It is my home farm, and I will take $2,000 for it: ½ cash, balance on time. This offer will be open for 30 days only, as I am making arrangements to move to Geuda Springs. C. R. MITCHELL.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

Sheriff Shenneman has returned from an extended trip to Kentucky, and he has not been on a play spell. He brought back with him a carload of thoroughbred stock, consisting of twelve pedigreed short horn bulls, one fine jack, the largest ever brought into the county, together with a fine thoroughbred stallion. The stock is in good condition and stood the journey well. We are glad to see Mr. Shenneman turning his attention to this line of business, as we do not doubt that he will make it a success and of considerable benefit to this county. A. T. Shenneman is around shaking hands with the boys, and we expect the criminals of Kentucky fled to the mountains when they heard of our sheriff's presence. Courant.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

A Lodge of A. O. U. W., consisting of forty members, was organized last week in this city by J. F. McMullen and B. M. Legg, of Winfield. The following officers were elected.

Past M. W.: James Benedict.

M. N.: Capt. O. S. Rarick.

Foreman: Archie Dunn.

Overseer: J. G. Sheldon.

Financier: W. M. Blakeney.

Receiver: W. E. Chenoweth.

Recorder: B. W. Matlack.

O. G.: H. R. Robinson.

I. G.: G. H. McIntire.

Guide: A. W. Patterson.

Trustees: A. A. Davis, J. C. Pickering, and C. R. Sipes.

Medical Examiners: H. D. Kellogg, J. T. Shepard.

Meets every Friday evening, at the Masonic Hall, until further arrangements.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

Receipts of entertainment given at M. E. Church, Friday evening, for the benefit of the Library.

Received at door: $18.50

Received at Central Drug Store: $2.00

Received at Kellogg & Mowry's: $3.00

Received at Post Office: $2.00

Received at E. D. Eddy's: $1.50

Total: $27.00

Expenditures:

Printing bills and tickets: $2.50

Rent of Church unsettled:

Lumber: $1.15

Music: $.85

Mucilage: $.10

Nails: $.10

Sub Total: $4.70

To those who, unconnected with the school, aided us, we extend our hearty thanks. Great credit is especially due the young men actively engaged in business. The proceeds will be promptly applied to the purchase of books for the School Library. Thanks are also due to those who aided us with their presence and their money, and we trust they will derive benefit from the perusal, by their children, of good books obtained. C. T. A.

[SOME OF THE COURIER CLIPPINGS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

One of the coal haulers of the Cana Valley Coal Company broke his neck while hauling coal to Grenola.

Two young fellows at Arkansas City had a quarrel over a ring which one had presented to his girl for a Christmas present, and found on the finger of the other. Both pugilists were somewhat discolored about the eye, but no damage done.

[SOME BUSINESS LOCALS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

A Boiler Engine and Ferry boat will be sold to the highest and best bidder, at Public Auction, for cash, at Pawnee Agency, on Tuesday, the 2nd day of March, 1882.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

Taken up, by the undersigned, near Kaw Agency, one Stallion, supposed to be five years old, described as follows:

White Stockings, on hind feet, bald face, and a little white under the jaw. Anyone claiming said horse can have the same by proving property, paying charges, and taking him away. JOHN COOPER. Kaw Agency, I. T., February 2nd, 1882.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

WANTED. A girl to do general house work. Inquire at Eddy's Drug Store.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

VALENTINES at Kellogg & Mowry's.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

GERMAN MILLET SEED at the Diamond Front.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

WANTED. Everyone indebted to us to call and settle before March 1st, 1882. Shepard & Maxwell.

[ABOUT KANSAS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, February 15, 1882. Front Page.

Twenty-nine years ago, this day, Kansas became a state by its admission into the union. Many of her citizens of that date are yet upon the "stage of action" and remember with what joy that event was hailed. For years the people of the territory had been elated and depressed, victorious and defeated, and when, after years of struggle, destitution, and bloodshed, victory crowned their efforts, and Kansas was admitted as a free state, they were as happy as the Israelites when they reached the land of Canaan.

But it is not of this we propose to write, but to give some figures showing the growth and development of the material and other interests of the state, from the date of her admission to this, her twenty-first birthday.

By the census of 1860, just preceding the admission of the state, the population numbered 107,206.

By the next census, June, 1870, the people numbered 364,399a gain of 173 percent in the decade.

We may safely estimate at this date, one a half years since the last census, that the state has a population of 1,100,000.

The taxable property of the state, as returned for the year 1861, was fixed at $24,737,000; for the year 1871 at $108,753,000an increase of 310 percent in ten years.

For the year 1881 the taxable property was returned at $170,813,000an increase in the last ten years of 57 percent.

Putting the taxable value at one-half the true value, we have for true value:

In 1861: $49,474,000

In 1871: $217,506,000

In 1881: $341,626,000

Equal to $310.57 of wealth per capita.

According to history (Wilder's Annals), the first iron for a railroad was laid on Kansas soil March 20, 1860, at Elwood, Doniphan County, the first whistle of a locomotive was heard April 23, 1860; and the first railroad celebration, "with accompaniments," was held at Wathena, July 19, 1860, on the completion of road from Elwood to Wathena. Thus it will be seen that Kansas when admitted had a railroad, although only about five miles long.

The following shows the progress of common schools since 1861. In 1861, 217 districts, 4,901 children. In 1870, 2,068 districts, 100,242 children, 1,501 schoolhouses, valued at $1,520,041. In 1880, 6,134 districts, 340,647 children, 5,315 schoolhouses, valued at $4,632,044.

The common school fund of the state amounts to $2,227,602. The annual income upon which added to the interest on school land sales amounts to $247,725.19.

The state yet owns in trust for the common school fund 2,000,000 acres of land, which, when sold and the proceeds added to the fund on hand, will furnish an endowment fund for common schools of $10,000,000.

Under the control of the state, educational institutions have not been neglected. The state university at Lawrence was erected at a cost of $200,000, and has a capacity for 600 students. The state agricultural college, at Manhattan, erected and equipped at a cost of $100,000, has a capacity for 500 students. The state normal school, at Emporia, cost $65,000 and has a capacity for 500 students.

All these institutions are endowed with large land-grants, and aided biennially by the legislature.

In the foregoing we have given the accomplished work only. Now a word as to possibilities.

Kansas has fifty-two million acres of land. By the last returns she has 7,182,110 acres in cultivation, sustaining 1,100,000 inhabitants, or about 6½ acres to the inhabitant. The speculative mind may predict the future population.

Nearly all the railroads so far completed are east and west lines. The next five years, if no disaster happens, the country will see the north and south lines built, and Kansas will have 5,000 miles of completed railroads.

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[KANSAS NEWS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, February 15, 1882. Front Page.

A twenty-three inch vein of coal has been discovered in Cowley County.

[FROM EAST BOLTON.]

Arkansas City Traveler, February 15, 1882. Editorial Page.

Weather mild and spring like.

Most of our farmers are engaged in plowing their ground for spring crops.

The young folks of this vicinity are carrying on an interesting Literary and Debating Society at the Bland Schoolhouse.

Richard Chinn has gone to Harper County, for the purpose of buying a herd of sheep.

Maj. Pettit, of your city, is going to move on to the line the coming spring. He is now making preparations for building a new house, and has recently bought him another farm on the line. Mr. Pettit is a first-class farmer, and now has about 105 acres of land ready for spring crops.

Mr. T. Parvin has rented most of his farm out, and intends to turn his attention to sheep raising.

The settlers of this School District are agitating the question of dividing the district, as their school is getting too much crowded.

MARRIED. Mr. Richard Chinn, of this neighborhood, and Miss Maggie Fleak, of the Territory, were married on the 2nd inst.

A singing school is being carried on at the Stony Point Schoolhouse on Monday evening of each week.

We think the line a first-class place for a man wishing to engage in the dairy business, as we learn one of our friend's milk bill, for skimmed milk during the present season, amounted to $48. How is this for a milk bill? U. GUESS.

[PERSONALS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, February 15, 1882.

Eggs 10 cents per dozen.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 15, 1882.

Potatoes $2.75 per bushel.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 15, 1882.

Geo. McIntire has got the mumps.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 15, 1882.

Mrs. A. W. Patterson is convalescing.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 15, 1882.

Peter Pearson has purchased an $800 Hearse.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 15, 1882.

Mr. O. J. Godfrey is recovering from his recent spell of sickness.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 15, 1882.

Washingtonian Supper at the City Hotel Friday next at 6 p.m.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 15, 1882.

M. E. Oyster supper at the Central Avenue House Tuesday next.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 15, 1882.

Work upon the siding to the gravel bar was commenced last Thursday.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 15, 1882.

Things in general have been looking lively, of late, in the vicinity of the Foundry.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 15, 1882.

R. C. Haywood is again in the city after a several weeks trip in the northern states.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 15, 1882.

Mr. Sheldon's residence, recently damaged by fire, has been re-roofed and otherwise repaired.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 15, 1882.

Be sure and attend the M. E. oyster supper, at the Central Avenue hotel, on Tuesday evening, Feb. 21st.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 15, 1882.

IMPORTANT TO FARMERS. The notice published by Messrs. Searing & Mead, of the Walnut Mills, is in this issue. Read it.

NOTICE:

We have just furnished a reel exclusively for custom work, and after this date will grind wheat for one-eighth toll, and shelled corn for one-sixth. SEARING & MEAD.

Arkansas City, February 13th, 1882.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 15, 1882.

Mr. C. D. Marshall has put an addition to the rear of his livery stable, thereby much enlarging its capacity and convenience.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 15, 1882.

Col. O. P. Johnson and wife, who have been guests at the City Hotel, left on the 3 o'clock train yesterday for the north-east part of the State.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 15, 1882.

We are pleased to state Mr. V. M. Ayres received his new wheel casing yesterday and proposes to make things hum at his mill within a few days.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 15, 1882.

Mrs. A. E. Grimes, who has been visiting relatives and friends at Salinas, Monterey Co., California, returned to her home, in this City, last week.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 15, 1882.

The Miami Indians recently received $220,000 from the Government. This was their last payment, and now they must look out for themselves. Transporter.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 15, 1882.

Schiffbauer Brothers are receiving large supplies of plows, drills, etc., which they are offering at unprecedentally low prices.

AD:

GROCERIES at bottom prices.

HARDWARE at COST.

PLOWS from $7 to $12.

GARDEN TOOLS at COST.

FRESH GROCERIES are received daily.

CALL on Schiffbauer Bro's., who are agents for the celebrated J. I. Case & Co's., Eclipse and Agitator Separators and mounted and down Powers and Steam Engines.

Agents for James Leffell Water wheels, Globes and Penstocks. A cordial invitation is extended to all. Respectfully, SCHIFFBAUER BRO'S

Arkansas City Traveler, February 15, 1882.

Charlie Coombs dropped into our sanctum quite unexpectedly last week. He holds cases on the Capitol and is now paying a visit to his mother and friends in this city.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 15, 1882.

Mr. W. E. Chenoweth was very dangerously sick several days of the past week with neuralgia of the stomach, but we are pleased to say he is now recovering from the attack.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 15, 1882.

C. C. Holland, Esq., was absent from the city a few days the past week, on professional business, in the northwest portion of the county. Chris is a live young attorney.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 15, 1882.

Major L. J. Miles, the genial agent of the Osage and Kaw Indians, was in the city last week and favored the TRAVELER with a visit.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 15, 1882.

We are pleased to see Capt. Scott on our streets again. He reports his sheep as doing first- class out in Harper, but will not attempt to drive them through to his ranch, south of town, till the grass is plenty.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 15, 1882.

The Stanton Bros. sold out their Livery business to A. Fairclo, and gave possession to the purchaser on Saturday night last. We understand that the Stantons intend to return shortly to their former home at Oskaloosa, Iowa.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 15, 1882.

At the school meeting held last Monday night it was decided to erect another permanent school building. Messrs. J. T. Shepard, T. H. McLaughlin, and L. Finley were appointed a committee to make estimates, select site, etc., to report at an adjourned meeting to be held Feb. 28th, 1882, at 7 p.m.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 15, 1882.

One of the old habitues of the city put in an appearance last Monday in our sanctum, in the person of Col. O. P. Johnson, whom many of our citizens will remember with pleasure. O. P. Johnson has been traveling around for Uncle Sam, in various portions of the northern States and Territories as scout, etc., but is as accomplished as ever.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 15, 1882.

Jake Musgrove, of South Haven, shipped the other day from that little village 100,000 pounds of corn to the Territory, two cars of cattle, and three cars of grain north, and it wasn't a good day for shipping either. Ex.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 15, 1882.

We learn that Mrs. Frank Denton, a former resident of Bolton, who moved to Winfield last spring, has removed back to her old home in Boltonpreferring the salubrious air of her rural home to the refined atmosphere of our county "hub."

Arkansas City Traveler, February 15, 1882.

The following are the names of pupils neither absent nor tardy during the last school month: Ella Wilson, Hattie Sipes, Dean McIntire, Etta Wilson, Emma Pettit, Willie Fleming, Morse Hutchison. SUSIE HUNT, Teacher.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 15, 1882.

Having lost several of their school buildings by fire, the Creeks desire to cede 175,000 acres of their reservation to the Government, to obtain means to increase their educational facilities. Secretary Kirkwood recommends that the expenditure of $3,000 for surveys be authorized. Transporter.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 15, 1882.

We take pleasure in calling attention to the new "ad" of Mr. L. H. Teets in this week's TRAVELER. Mr. Teets has opened up a Real Estate office, two doors north of the Central Avenue House, and invites all wishing to buy or sell real estate to give him a call. Read his special notices in this issue.

AD:

I have opened up an office for the transaction of Real Estate Business and hope by fair dealing to merit a share of your patronage. I will buy and sell

at lowest rates BIG GLOB OF INK COMES NEXT cordial invitation is extended to all to come and see me at my place of businesstwo doors north of the Central Avenue Hotel,

Those wishing money should call and see LEWIS H. TEETS.

WANTED. 500 farms to sell on commission. Lewis H. Teets.

I do a general Real Estate Business. Lewis H. Teets.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 15, 1882.

We received a pleasant call from Ed. Haight, our energetic and popular County Surveyor last week. He was en route for home, via Salt City, at which place he had some surveying to do. He had been surveying down on the line, and from what he said, we presume had played smash with some old-time land marks.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 15, 1882.

Geo. Rice, who was taken in the act of burglarizing O. F. Godfrey's billiard hall last week, had a preliminary examination, and was bound over to the next term of Court, which he is now awaiting in the Winfield jail. He felt his disgraceful position very keenly, we should judge, for when last seen he was playing a mouth organ for the balance of the birds in the cage to dance to.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 15, 1882.

Cowley County has 118 teachers employed the present winter, and but three cases of unpleasantness have come to our hearing. One of these, the teacher was dismissed for whipping a scholar; another was dismissed because he would not agree to whip his scholars. His patrons were evidently from Posy Co., Indiana, and doubtless related to the Means family, who thought that where there was "no lickin there was no larnin." The third district must have some Irish settlers in it, as they had a little "Donney-Brook Fair," growing out of a love affair.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 15, 1882.

Cowley County has the two oldest living members of the Supreme Court of Kansas. Judge James Christian, of Arkansas City, is the oldest member; J. Marion Alexander, of Winfield, is the second. They were both admitted at Lecompton the same day in December, 1855, the first day the court was organized. Samuel D. Le Compt was Chief Justice, Rush, Elmore, Saunders, and W. Johnson, associate Justices. Noel Eccleson, Clerk; and Andrew