[EDITORIAL: ABOUT MAIL CARRYING.]

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

The mail carrier on the route from this place east, via Silverdale, Maple City, etc., to Coffeyville, returned last Wednesday with the report that he could not cross Grouse creek, and our subscribers in consequence thereof were deprived of the paper that we worked until eleven o'clock at night, the evening before, to supply them with. The day previous, when the water was still higher than when the mail reached the creek, parties were in town from Maple City, and we learn that if the carrier had gone one mile further up the creek, he could have crossed.

The main trouble is the proper effort is not made. And the reason it is not made is because the contractors pay such outrageously low prices to carriers that they can't afford good horses and have not the disposition to do anything. And right here we want to give a word of warning to carriers: Don't enter into any contract unless you are amply paid for your time, horse hire, and expenses. It will not be long now before agents will be about to talk you into taking sub-contracts. Before complying, satisfy yourself if the agent or contractor, himself, gets enough to pay you, and if not, beware.

There are contractors here at home, well known and responsible men, and we believe in every instance these gentlemen have been more prompt in conveying the mails, extend more accommodation to the public, and pay better wages to carriers than any non-resident contractor we have heard of; but these men bid nearly double the amount of those to whom the awards have been made, and, consequently, have quit the business.

The following is a sample of some of the contracts let, and which it will be well enough for carriers to bear in mind and secure their pay before their work is done, or have a guarantee of it when it is done.

Wellington to Arkansas City: J. B. Emerson, 35 milesthree times a week, $498.00.

From Sac & Fox Agency to Johnson's, 72 miles, twice a week, $856.

From Sac & Fox to Muscogee, 100 miles three times a week, in 25 hours time, $1,870.

We may be wrong, but our opinion is on some of these routes, as well as many others we have not heard from, the carriers and the public will suffer because the pay won't justify reliable men and good horses. However, we don't expect to complain, only when it strikes directly at our own interests, and the interests of this community.

[WARNING TO STOCKMEN RE CHEROKEE INDIANS COLLECTING TAX.]

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882. Editorial Page.

It will be seen by the advertisement elsewhere in this issue that Major D. W. Lipe, the authorized agent of the Cherokee Council for the collection of the tax for holding stock on the Cherokee Strip, in the Indian Territory, is at present at Caldwell for the purpose of collecting said tax from parties liable. Although the time mentioned in the "Notice to Stockmen" expired yesterday, yet, we presume the Major will not leave Caldwell right away.

For the benefit of parties having doubts as to the power of the Cherokees to enforce the tax, we append the following sections from the Revised Statutes of the United States, directly bearing upon this matter.

SEC. 2117. Every person who drives or otherwise conveys any stock of horses, mules, or cattle, to range and feed, on any land belonging to any Indian or Indian tribe, without the consent of such tribe, is liable to a penalty of one dollar for each animal of such stock.

SEC. 2147. The superintendent of Indian affairs, and the Indian agents and sub-agents, shall have authority to remove from the Indian country all persons found thereon contrary to law, and the President is authorized to direct the military force to be employed in such removal.

SEC. 2149. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs is authorized and required, with the approval of the Secretary of the Interior, to remove from any tribal reservation any person being therein without authority of law, or whose presence within the limits of the reservation may, in the judgment of the Commissioner, be detrimental to the peace and welfare of the Indians, and may employ for the purpose such force as may be necessary to enable the agent to effect the removal of such person.

SEC. 2150. The military forces of the United States may be employed in such manner and under such regulations as the President may direct.

First. In the apprehension of every person who may be in the Indian country in violation of law; and in conveying him immediately from the Indian country, by the nearest conve- nient and safe route, to the civil authority of the Territory or judicial district in which such person shall be found, to be proceeded against in due course of law;

Second. In the examination and seizure of stores, packages, and boats, authorized by law;

Third. In preventing the introduction of persons and property into the Indian country contrary to law; which persons and property shall be proceeded against according to law;

Fourth. And also in destroying and breaking up any distillery for manufacturing ardent spirits set up or continued within the Indian country.

Notice is hereby given to all parties holding cattle, sheep, horses, hogs, or other stock in that strip of country, known as the Cherokee Outlet, being part of the Indian Territory, that they are intruders and trespassers under the intercourse act.

To remain they must have license for so doing from the Cherokee Council, and without such license, properly obtained, they shall be promptly removed in such manner as shall be

directed by the Hon. Secretary of the Interior, by whose order I give this notice. Six days from the date of this notice will be given for parties to settle with the authorized agent of the Council, Major D. W. Lipe, who will be at Caldwell to attend to this.

At the end of the above named time all the delinquents will be reported for removal.

Caldwell, March 23rd, 1882.

[MURDER IN THE TERRITORY.]

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

Word was brought up Tuesday to the effect that Henry T. Stevens had been murdered and robbed, last Sunday morning, near Fort Reno. Stevens left here one week ago, last Monday, with a wagon and five horses, to go to Fort Worth, Texas, for some cattle belonging to Campbell & Dorsey, of Wichita. He was accompanied by Charley Parsons, who he brought down from Wichita, and Jim Morgan and Ed. Derusha, both of whom he hired at this place. The facts, as written by Parsons, are to the effect that on Sunday morning, while the party were in camp, on Deer creek, Morgan snatched Parsons' revolver, and taking his own off the wagon, drew both upon the party and told them to move off to a hill a short distance away. Parsons and Derusha obeyed the order, but Stevens refused to go, when Morgan shot him, rifled his pockets, taking about $170, and mounted one of the horses and started off, leading the others. Parsons went on to Reno, where he telegraphed to Mr. Campbell, at Wichita.

We are informed that Morgan took the road towards Caldwell, and at Bull Foot left one of the horses. Since then nothing has been heard from him. Morgan, it is said, came here last fall from Denver, and is described as a tall man with long brown hair and blue eyes.

Stevens, the murdered man, is from Grand Lodge, Michigan, and had lived at Wichita for about a year and a half, where he made many friends. Parties have gone down to Reno to obtain the body and bring it up.

Every effort will be made to capture Morgan, and if he is taken alive, there is no question as to the best means of taking care of him. Caldwell Commercial.

[STOCK CATTLE AND MULES FOR THE INDIAN SERVICE.]

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

Proposals for furnishing Stock Cattle and Mules for the Indian service.

Sealed proposals for furnishing Two Thousand (2,000) two-year-old heifers and seventy span of mules for the Indian Service, at Osage Agency, will be received by the undersigned until two o'clock p.m., April 3rd, 1882, at which time bids will be opened, at the office of the Agent, and contracts awarded.

The following specifications and conditions will be observed, viz:

The above cattle must be natives of the Indian Territory or Northern Texas, two years old just; all of good average size and in good condition.

Mules to be not less than fourteen (14) hands in height, weight not less than seven hundred and fifty (750) pounds, each close made, not under three (3) or over seven (7) years of age, well broke to work, sound and in good condition.

The above stock to be subject to a thorough inspection, with the liberty of refusing such as are considered unfit for the purposes for which they are intended, and are to be delivered at Osage Agency, Indian Territory, on or before July 25th, 1882.

All bids must be accompanied by a certified check, upon some United States Depository, payable to the order of the 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.

Payment will be made through the Indian Office, Washington, D. C., as soon as practicable after the delivery of the stock.

The right to reject any or all bids, or any part of any bid, is reserved. Bids will be received for all or any part of the above stock, and should be endorsed "Proposals" for "Stock Cattle" or "Mules," as the case may be, and addressed to the undersigned, at Osage Agency, Indian Territory. L. J. MILES, U. S. Indian Agent.

[PERSONALS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

Hurrah for the Canal.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

Election next Monday.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

V. M. Ayres' Canal Mills are now in full blast.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

East Bolton is convulsed with a school fight.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

A. A. Newman returned from the East yesterday.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

The Cherokee train is up again after more supplies.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

The Canal Mills are now grinding custom work.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

No drinks, no fights, no nothing out of the way lately.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

The County Normal will run eight weeks this summer.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

Corn sold on our streets last Monday for 65 cents per bushel.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

Stoves. That is what G. W. Miller's new sign says. See.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

The price of wool is not very encouraging to owners of flocks.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

The new billiard hall on Central Avenue is beginning to loom up.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

Two parties came to buy Mr. Mitchell's farm after he had sold it.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

C. U. France has rented the Central Avenue again for another year.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

Song and Bible service at Y. M. C. A. Rooms next Sunday at five o'clock.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

Our Canal is a demonstrated power in our midst, no more ifs and ands about it.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

John B. Walker has revived the trade in the newsdealers line very considerably.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

Wolfe & Harnly's new furniture sign now spans the sidewalk in front of their store.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

Goose grass is what they call that slender green grass growing up on the prairies.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

Mr. Sein is now on the trail for Kansas, from Texas, with fifteen hundred mules.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

Farmers are putting in more sorghum this year than usual. Can't raise too much for feed.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

A whole caravan of wagons loaded with farming implements for the Indians left town last week.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

Lafe McLaughlin's new store building is progressing nicely, and will soon make a goodly showing.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

More trees have been planted in the city limits this year than in all the ten years previous.

Good!

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

Farmers having good hay on hand will find a ready sale therefor, it being a scarce article in the city just now.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

Mrs. Edgar Bird returned from Colorado last week, after a several month's visit with her sister, Mrs. O. C. Skinner.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

We were pleased to meet our old friend, Gen. McNeil, U. S. Indian Inspector, during his stay in our city last week.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

Mr. and Mrs. Davenport and Mr. and Mrs. A. Ayers spent Sunday at the "hub" visiting Mr. Nelson, an old friend of theirs from Illinois.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

Dan Sifford, having sold his blacksmith shop to Mr. Parr, has removed to Winfield, and is now running a blacksmith shop at that place.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

Conductor J. E. Miller, the popular Santa Fe official, is entirely recovered from his spell of sickness and took charge of his train on Friday last.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

Don't forget the auction at D. M.'s place next Friday. Stock, hogs, wagons, Farm implements, and household furniture will be offered for sale.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

Agent Woodin, of the Otoes, came up last week, and was closely followed by a large train of his Indians to freight lumber and other supplies they stood in need of.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

John B. Walker's new library sign is a gem and cannot fail to elicit the admiration of all beholders. Johnny don't intend to hide his light under a bushel.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

Mr. Saunders, from near Dexter, passed through town last Saturday with a large flock of sheep that he will hold in the Territory southwest of this place.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

The catalpa tree has a rapid and healthy growth in Kansas, and next to the black walnut, is the most valuable tree that can be planted by Kansas farmers.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

The heavy duck suits made for miners are well adapted for rough workmen in this country, and we notice are growing very popular among farmers and laborers.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

Daily Kansas City and Topeka newspapers are sold on our streets by newsboys, and an auction sale takes place every few days, in addition to two second hand stores. City, eh!

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

It is with sincere regret we learn Mrs. J. E. Miller is down with a severe cold. We hope it may speedily succumb to medical treatment, that the fair patient be restored to her usual health.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

White Eagle recovered his horses before the TRAVELER came out. They had been taken up by Mr. Robt. Ramsey on the State line, and were by him handed over to their dusky owners.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

Mr. R. A. Dalzell, a newcomer to this county, lost a very fine mule last Saturday. What makes the loss the more aggravating is that Mr. Dalzell purchased the team but a few weeks since for $300.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

We are glad to learn that Miss Lillian F. Hoxie, of the Emporia Normal, will be with our teachers this summer. The Institute will open in July, but Miss Hoxie will be present in August.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

Westward the star of empire takes its way. This reminds us that the Arkansas City House has had a new sidewalk, and several other improvements made, which adds muchly to its attractions.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

There are in this state 2,249,196 rods of board fence, 4,353,700 of rail, 1,490,709 of stone, 14,700,618 of hedge, and 5,607,689 of wire: an aggregate of 88,756 miles of fence. The total value of these is estimated at $23,732,370.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

Dan Sifford has much improved his lots on west Central Avenue as well as added to the convenience of the residences located thereon by the erection of a board fence around them. This will make a sure thing of the garden business.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

Marshall & Thompson, of the Star Livery and Feed Stables, will furnish teams, etc., to Peter Pearson's $800 hearse, which put in its appearance last Saturday. They say they will "tote the deaders" in the most approved style of the art.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

Henry F. Stevens, of Wichita, was murdered by Jim Morgan, a companion, on Deer creek, near Fort Reno, Indian Territory, on Sunday, March 19. Morgan robbed the party and shot Stevens, who offered no resistance. All had come from Wichita together.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

On last Saturday night some young blackguards in the shape of boys shot three pistol shots into the schoolhouse in District 96, two of them through the windows. The boys are known and will more than likely have to pay the penalty for such conduct.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

Gen. John McNeil, U. S. Indian Inspector, came over from Caldwell last week to give notice that parties grazing stock on Cherokee lands must come before Major Lipe, at Caldwell, and pay their tax. They had notices for most of the cattle and sheep men along the line south of this place.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

Our enterprising livery men, Marshall & Thompson, inaugurated their Sunday excursions to Geuda Springs by conveying some dozen of our citizens to that fast growing and popular health resort. The Star Livery is the place to go if you want a team to "yank" you most any- place in first class shape.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

The member for the United States of the International Committee, the highest authority on Y. M. C. A. affairs, together with Geo. T. Coxhead, Railroad Sec'y for Kansas, will visit this city sometime during the week. The members and friends will find notice on P. O. Bulletin Board one or two days in advance of their arrival. A large turn out is requested.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

How long shall we have to acknowledge the humiliating fact that we have no town hall? Hardly a week passes but we receive cards asking, "Give seating capacity of your hall, population of town, have you stage in hall, etc." It always elicits surprise to people abroad that a city with the population and go-aheaditiveness of Arkansas City should so long remain without a public hall.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

White Eagle, Chief of the Poncas, accompanied by Nathaniel Burt as the interpreter, called upon the TRAVELER this week and inserted an advertisement for "Strays," which will be found elsewhere in this issue. No one who reads the above can doubt for a moment the rapid strides made towards civilization by the Indians, as some white folks do not yet fully realize that it pays to advertise.

[I looked and looked. could not find ad. Earlier entry shows someone had the "strays." This could explain the absence of an ad. MAW]

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

Mr. and Mrs. C. M. France and son started for their home, at Toledo, Ohio, last Saturday, after spending quite a lengthened visit to their relative, our Charley France, the popular ramrod of the City Hotel. The trip to Kansas was made in the hope that their little son, an invalid, would be benefited by the climate, and the hope, to a certain extent, was verified. We sincerely hope that the improvement here inaugurated may end in complete convalescence.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

We would call the attention of our readers to the "Notice to Stockmen," which appears in this issue, and would recommend them to read the same with attention, and in the case of stockmen, would suggest that a compliance with the same would best subserve their interests. As we understand it, the Indian Department intends to enforce the levying of the tax, and will see that non-complying stockmen are ejected and punished for trespass, etc. The penalty in this case is such fine as the court may direct, and an additional penalty of $1 per head for all stock the trespassing stockman may have in the Territory.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

The lots east of Dr. Kellogg on 5th Avenue have been broken up and rock is being hauled for building purposes.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

The committee on aid for the Arkansas City Fire Co., have raised over $300 already. That is a good showing and looks like business.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

Rev. Swarts and family left for Halstead, Harvey Co., Kansas, last Thursday at which place Mr. Swarts has been assigned a pastorate in the M. E. Church.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

The Ark. City Fire Co. meets tonight at Pearson's Hall for the purpose of nominating officers. Every member turn out. Candidates for membership should hand in their names tonight.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

Dan W. Jones, a former resident of this city, and now one of the few Caldwell police left over from the killing jamborees, spent Sunday last in our burg and of course paid the TRAVELER a pleasant call.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Haywood left for Emporia last Saturday. Mrs. Haywood will spend the summer in Maine, but Mr. Haywood will be looking after his interests in this section every once in awhile.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

Our two sheep men, C. M. Scott and J. C. Topliff, left on Monday last for Willow Springs, Indian Territory, on business connected with their large sheep interests. They will probably return to the city tonight.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

We will venture the assertion that there is not another grocery store in Cowley County that carries so large and complete a stock, does a larger amount of business, or sells goods at more reasonable rates than our boss groceryman, T. H. McLaughlin.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

By the courtesy of Jacob Nixon, our efficient and popular Register of Deeds, we learn that there were, during the week ending the 25th inst., nineteen transfers of real estate recorded in Cowley County, representing a money value of about $25,550.00.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

Mr. T. Houghton, our saddlery and harness man, has his new work shop, 20 x 22 feet, completed and everything in working shape. The improvement will enable him to work eight hands, and thus keep up with the immense amount of work he always has on hand.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

We are informed that several parties have been summoned before the Grand Jury of the State in reference to the matter of Mr. P. B. Andrews, a colored delegate to the Republican Nominating Convention, from Bolton Township, being refused a seat in the dining room of the Brettun House at Winfield.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

The Ponca Indians are making quite a record as farmers, having on the Agency farm alone 100 acres in wheat and over 600 acres in readiness for corn. Standing Buffalo had 22½ acres of corn in over a week ago, as well as 12 acres in wheat. The Indians, during the past winter, have cut over 6,000 posts, and will, this season, put under fence 200 acres anyhow, and perhaps more.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

Joseph Merritt, a former typo of this office, who has been rusticating in Iowa for several months, paid a flying visit to our burg last week. Joe was looking first rate and said farming beat printing by odds, on the strength of which he prevailed upon his brother, Lafe, to accompany him in this travels. The pair started for Pulaski, last Monday, and we heartily wish the boys success.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

A prominent stock man says that cattle, in the Territory, are now doing fine, are getting enough to eat, are well distributed over the ranges, are quiet and not bunching or drifting. He says that the pea vine is growing rapidly and will satisfy the cattle in a few days. In his whole drive and looking after thousands of cattle, he only saw one dead, and that one had bogged. This stamps the past winter as exceptionally favorable to stock.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

We received a pleasant call from Al. Dean and Mr. Forsyth, of Indiana, on Monday last. Mr. Forsyth is a member of the firm of Forsyth & Son, of Indiana, the noted dealers in short- horn cattle, hogs, etc., and has been in Kansas for several weeks disposing of fine stock. Mr. Dean has purchased from him four head of Thorough-bred bulls, which he will turn into their herd. The Dean Brothers have already gained a name for good stock, and are determined to keep it up.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

These mills, situated upon the canal, one mile southeast from town and owned by V. M. Ayres, are now one of Arkansas City's established and permanent improvements. The water was turned on last Tuesday, and all the complicated machinery felt the power, and without a single hitch its every part performed the duty for which it was intended, thus resulting in a thorough success. We congratulate Mr. Ayres upon his final victory over the obstacles which seemed to beset him on every hand and trust that this auspicious start may be the prelude to a long and prosperous career for the Canal Mills.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

Messrs. O. P. Houghton and Gould met with quite an experience while driving out to Mr. Gould's farm on the line south of town, last Friday. In driving over a rough place, Mr. Houghton, who was driving, was thrown from the buggy and the team broke into a run. Mr. Gould, in attempting to catch the lines, accidentally discharged the gun he was carrying, which didn't help matters with the team any, and he next did some lofty tumbling and alighted right side up on Mother Earth. The team ran for about 200 yards and stopped. By almost a miracle no damage was done either to life, limb, or property, and what at one time promised well for a tragedy ended in a comedy. Congratulations are in order.

[NORTH CRESWELL ITEMS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

Mr. Somerville was recently visited by his brother, whom he had not seen for five years.

The school in Dist. No. 6 closed last week after a pleasant and profitable term under our popular teacher.

Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Smalley have been sick for several days, but we are pleased to say are now on the improve.

Mr. Milton Rosebary, who recently sold his farm for $2,000, will again locate some five miles north of Arkansas City.

Mr. W. King, we presume, will not picket out any more stock as he has just completed the enclosing of a large pasture.

Report has it that Mike will shortly wed a House, should it prove true, Mike is in luck to get a House so cheap and yet so dear.

BIRTH. Fird has been playing host to two visitors lately, one from Iowa and the other from . Well, never mind, but it makes Fird feel awful good to see his wife hug the little squatter. B. C.

[WEST BOLTON LYCEUM.]

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

Editor Traveler:

It was my good fortune to be at the closing exercises of the Lyceum at the Guthrie schoolhouse in Bolton Tp., on Tuesday eve, March 21st. The entertainment was a decided success, both financially and artistically. The dialogues were excellent, showing that the performers had given them frequent rehearsals. The essay by Miss Blanche Marshall, "A Visit to Dist. No. 96 in 1890," was a masterly effort and elicited cheer after cheer during the reading.

The court trial in which Mr. W. J. Conway was the prisoner, was tried before a jury consisting of Messrs. Ed. Donnelly, Ed. Gates, and Zane Bland. The legal talent employed in this case (the charge being, "Fined for Misconduct,") was Mr. A. H. Clark as pros., and Mr. Amos Walton and Wm. Clark for Defendant. At 11:30 p.m. the Society adjourned to meet the first Tuesday evening of November next at 6:30 p.m. REPORTER.

[SOME BUSINESS LOCALS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

Fresh Candies received every week at the P. O. Book Store.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

FOR RENT. 40 acres of land joining the town site on the north quarter of C. M. Swarts.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

Duke of Renie, a Dark Red Roan Thorough-bred Short-horn BullRecorded in Vol. 21 of the American Herd Book"A choice Animal." Address W. A. KNOTT, Arkansas City.

[KANSAS NEWS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, April 5, 1882. Front Page.

The Masons throughout the state are experiencing an immense revival of work in the chapters and commanderies. This is probably owing to anticipation of the pilgrimage to San Francisco in 1883.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

The Winfield Courant laments the fate of McCune doctors as follows: The first to locate there committed suicide; the second was killed by his brother-in-law; the third borrowed all the money he could and jumped the town; and the fourth has also come to a tragic end.

[EDITORIAL COLUMNS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

In regard to the practice of delegations of Indians going to Washington to interview the Great Father, Commissioner Price is quoted as saying:

"I think it is the last Indian pow-wow we shall have here while I am commissioner. It is perfect nonsense their coming here. They don't know what they want when they start, and the longer they stay here the less they know, and it is only a waste of time and money."

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

The following extract from a letter received by Hon. C. R. Mitchell, from Senator Plumb, will explain itself.

"I have succeeded in getting on the Indian appropriation bill, in the Senate Committee, a provision for the erection of an Indian school at some point in the Indian Territory, near the south border of Kansas and convenient to the Ponca and Pawnee Reservations.

"The appropriation for the building will be $15,000, and for teachers, etc., $10,000. The building is to accommodate 150 scholars."

[SOME OF THE COURIER CLIPS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

Mr. Shedden, judged to be inane, was taken by Sheriff Shenneman to the asylum at Osawattomie last week.

The canal flow at the terminus is running steady now. The break in the flume of Ayres' mill has been repaired and everything seems favorable for the brave water conductors, and the towering success of their scheme.

The Y. M. C. A. rooms at Arkansas City are proving a source of much benefit to the young men of that place. The rooms are open every evening, and the tables are supplied with the leading journals of the day. We hope they will receive from the citizens all the encouragement such an excellent movement deserves.

Mr. V. M. Ayres, proprietor of the new canal mills at Arkansas City, was in town Tuesday. His mill was started up Monday and is now running at full head. He finds he has abundant power to run all the complicated machinery necessary to make flour by the new "patent" process. Mr. Ayres intends to devote his attention more especially to custom work.

[PROPOSALS FOR WOOD, COAL, CHARCOAL, HAY, CORN, AND OATS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Ks., Mch. 31, 1882.

SEALED PROPOSALS, in triplicate subject to the usual conditions, will be received at this office, or at the offices of the Quartermasters at the following named posts until 12 o'clock noon, Leavenworth time, on Monday, May 1, 1882, at which time and places they will be opened in the presence of bidders, for furnishing and delivery of Wood, Coal, Charcoal, Hay and Straw during the fiscal year commencing July 1, 1882, and ending June 30, 1883, and of Corn and Oats for the period beginning July 1, 1882, and ending Nov. 15, 1882, at Forts Leavenworth, Riley, Hays, Wallace, and Dodge, Dodge City, Junction City, and Caldwell, Kansas; Forts Supply, Sill, Reno, and Gibson, and the Cantonment, Indian Territory; Fort Elliott and Gainesville, Texas; Forts Lyon and Garland, and Camps on Uncompahgre and White Rivers, Colorado, and Camp on Snake River, Wyoming Territory.

Blank proposals and printed circulars stating the kinds of supplies, and estimated quantities thereof, required at each post or station, and giving full instructions as to the manner of bidding, amount of bond to accompany proposals, conditions to be observed by bidders, and terms of contract and payment, will be furnished on application to this office, or to the Quartermaster at the posts named.

A preference will be given to articles of domestic production, conditions of price and quality being equal, and such preference will be given to articles of domestic production, produced on the Pacific Coast to the extent of their use required by the public service there.

The Government reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Proposals for a less quantity than the whole required, will be received.

Envelopes containing proposals should be marked: "Proposals for at " and addressed to the undersigned, or to the respective Post Quartermasters.

[PERSONALS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

Concert at White Church.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

A new Real Estate office in town.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

The Arkansas City House has a new sign.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

Burden had a shooting scrape last week.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

More new books at the circulating library.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

Yearling calves sell at $12.50 per head at Hunnewell.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

T. J. Gilbert, of Kaw Agency, was in town last Monday.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

Saturday night at White Church. The Scheubert Quartet.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

Anyone wanting a clerk will please inquire at this office.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

The County Normal will run eight weeks this summer.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

H. Godehard has rented Lafe McLaughlin's new building.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

The new Billiard Hall will be ready for occupancy this week.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

Grand Opening at Mrs. Henderson's Millinery store next Saturday.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

Tickets for the Scheubert concert at the drug stores and post office.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

C. R. Mitchell has removed to the residence of Mrs. Peed, in this city.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

To Contractors. Read the "ad" of Government supplies in this issue.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

Mr. Fuller and Miss Lena Jackson, of Winfield, were in the city Sunday.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

The Fire Company realized $10 by their dance last Wednesday evening.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

Some horse buyers have bought 350 Indian ponies at Wichita Agency, Indian Territory.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

The street sprinkler made its first appearance for the season of 1882 last Friday.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

Twenty carloads of gravel are shipped from the gravel bed east of town each day.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

Dr. McCoy, the genial pill vender of Ponca Agency, spent Sunday with his friends in this city.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

The surprise(ing) Social at Dr. Shepard's next Tuesday night is for the Y. M. C. A. boys.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

The Fire Company, of Arkansas City, will hold a meeting at the Y. M. C. A. Rooms this evening.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

We received a pleasant call from Mr. D. D. Keeler, Superintendent of the Kaw Agency schools during his visit to this city.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

One of the latest improvements upon Summit St. is the awning that now adorns C. R. Sipes' stove and tin-ware establishment.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

Parents having children to be baptized will please present them for this ordinance next Sabbath morning at the Presbyterian church.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

It is expected that Rev. James Wilson, of Pawnee Agency, will occupy the pulpit of the Presbyterian church, at one of the services next Sabbath.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

There will be a cake and coffee social held at the residence of Mr. C. R. Sipes this evening. Strangers are specially invited to attend. Come one and all.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

Agent Woodin with a numerous delegation of his Otoe charges were in town last week and took down two trains of building materials and miscellaneous supplies.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

Cowley County will be entitled to eight delegates in the Third Congressional Convention, which meets at Emporia May 24th. Still we are growing stronger.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

We received a pleasant call from Mr. Jacob V. Carter last week. Mr. Carter was on his way to the Sac & Fox Agency, where he has been appointed U. S. Indian Agent.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

Al Dean purchased the fine thoroughbred bull of W. A. Knott's that was advertised in last week's TRAVELER. This makes the fifth blooded bull he has purchased within two weeks.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

Messrs. Smith & Teets, our real estate men, made a sale of the Noee property last week. It will be occupied as a parsonage by the M. E. circuit preacher during the coming year.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

We, last Saturday, had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Joe F. White, the genial editor of the Mulvane Herald, who accompanied by his wife and child, made a flying visit to the terminus.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

Proposals for wood, Coal, Charcoal, Hay, Corn, and Oats, to be supplied to Government Posts in Kansas, Texas, Indian Territory, Colorado, and Wyoming Territory, appear in this issue. Read them.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

Miss Ida Macdonald, who will sing on Saturday night for the benefit of the Y. M. C. A. Library, is one of the best amateur singers in Southern Kansas.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

Mr. James Ridenour has just about completed one of the cosiest dwellings in town and further adorned the same by the erection of a neat board and picket fence. We congratulate Mr. Ridenour upon this new departure.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

H. P. Farrar has rented Haywood's building to the school board. The joyful yell of the boys and girls during the day and the gentle soliloquy of the tom cats at night will lend another charm to that neighborhood.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

We call the attention of the ladies to the "ad" of Mrs. Henderson in this issue. Mrs. Henderson has just received her spring stock, embracing all the latest styles, and will have a Grand Opening on Saturday next, April 8th. Ladies call and see her.

AD:

The Ladies of Arkansas City and Vicinity, will find, at my Store, on North Summit St., a handsome stock of

I make a Specialty of Dyeing, Shading and Recurling Plumes, Tips, etc., also Bleaching and Pressing and Resewing Straw Goods.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

Mrs. Rev. Fleming and Mrs. O. P. Houghton go today as delegates from the Ladies' Society of the Presbyterian church of this city to attend the annual meeting of the Ladies Foreign Missionary Society of the Presbytery of Emporia, held in Newton.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

Andrew Berry and a younger brother were up from the Territory last week after corn and other supplies. Andrew was one of our boys in the olden time, and is always sure of a welcome here whenever he can spare time from his duties in the land of "Lo."

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

The dance given by the young people of our city, in aid of the Fire Company, was well attended and an enjoyable affair. We were pleased to welcome some half dozen of our Winfield friends, who, with their ladies, partook of the pleasures of "the mazy," till a late hour! Come again.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

The Scheubert Quartet of Winfield will give one of their magnificent concerts for the benefit of the Y. M. C. A. Library at the White Church next Saturday night. Admission 25 cents; children 15 cents. Reserved seats without extra charge at Kellogg & Mowry's and E. D. Eddy's drug stores.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

Gen. A. H. Green, the well known real estate man of Winfield, was in our city last Monday upon business connected with the starting of a Real Estate office. He has secured a temporary office in G. W. Cunningham's store, the business of which will be mainly managed by Mr. Nat. Snyder.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

Mr. Stacy Matlack, accompanied by wife and daughter, returned to their home in this city last week. Mr. Matlack has been in the East making his purchases for the spring trade. Mrs. Matlack has been absent for several months visiting friends in Philadelphia, Maryland, Iowa, Virginia, and other States.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

Among Dell's old deputies retained by Marshal Boles, we notice the name of L. W. Marks. He has been commissioned and started out on his first trip for the new chief on Saturday last. He is a good officer and stands well in the territory where he rides the Osage country and along the Kansas line. Ft. Smith Elevator.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

The lecture of Robert Weidensall, Sec. of the International Committee of Y. M. C. A., was enjoyed by a good sized audience last Thursday night. Its subject, "The Y. M. C. A.," was ably handled, in a calm business like way that carried conviction with it. We understand that Geo. T. Coxhead, Ry. Sec. of Kansas, will be here shortly in the same interest.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

The following named gentlemen have been drawn as petit jurors for the next term of District Court, which convenes in Winfield on the fourth Tuesday in April: Henry Gardener, of Cedar Township; J. R. Lewis, J. B. Tucker, and S. B. Fleming, of Creswell Township; Willis Elliott, Samuel Wells, John Moreland, and Frank Moreland of Liberty Township; J. D. Hon of Pleasant Valley Township; Wm. Beeson of Silver Creek; and W. P. Heath of Maple Township.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

We have been informed that a large number of dead fish have been floating in the Walnut river lately, and the inference is that they were killed by giant powder, used as a blast beneath the water. This practice is one of the most reprehensible methods of catching fish, in that it destroys all within the reach of its power without regard to their fitness for food, etc. If such practice is being pursued, we warn the parties so doing that trouble is in store for them.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

Judge Christian gave his lecture on "Ireland and the Irish" at the M. E. church Monday night. For various reasons it was interesting and all went away satisfied that they had heard it. His historical review gave one a new conception of the antiquity of the Irish race. They are as remarkable as the Jews for the vitality of their facial peculiarities. The Judge gave us a graphic picture of the habits, customs, strength, and weakness of the peasantry. The speaker lost the location of his audience, and turned his face and spoke almost entirely to the empty benches in the "amen" corner of the church. This touched us as quite pitiful. We are glad to say that he realized about $35 net, and we hope he may succeed as well and better elsewhere in the State. Beacon.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

At the election of the city officers held in this city last Monday, the following named gentlemen were elected.

For Mayor: A. A. Newman.

Councilmen: H. D. Kellogg, James Benedict, O. S. Rarick, V. M. Ayres, John Ware.

Police Judge, I. H. Bonsall.

The total number of votes cast was 200 and although several tickets were in the field, the main contest was on the Mayor and Police Judge. The following table shows the two principal tickets with the vote received by each candidate.

MAYOR. A. A. Newman, 146; H. D. Kellogg, 56.

COUNCILMEN. O. S. Rarick, 204; John M. Ware, 203; V. M. Ayres, 108; Jas. Benedict, 206; H. D. Kellogg, 141; Ira Barnett, 103; J. B. Nipp, 64.

POLICE JUDGE. I. H. Bonsall, 139; T. McIntire, 66.

NOTE: 200 VOTES DOES NOT COMPUTE FOR SOME OF THE OFFICES.

[PLEASANT VIEW JOTTINGS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

WANTED. Plenty of rain.

Items are scarce, but eggs are plentiful.

A portion of the peaches are said to be killed.

The farmers are mostly busy putting in their crops.

S. D. Collinson has planted out twenty young trees around his cozy mansion which are growing nicely.

Preaching next Sunday, the 2nd, at 11 a.m., at this place, by Rev. McCammy.

J. A. Scott sold to Mr. Palmer last week three head of calves for $22.50.

Mrs. Billy Hadaky fell from the top of a granary Sunday, the 26th, and had it not been that Bill caught her while falling, it would probably have killed her.

If you wish to see a smile upon the countenances of Mr. and Mrs. Annis, just say "How are you grandpa and grandma?" LEAN CONTRIBUTOR.

[FROM WEST BOLTON.]

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

Our "LEAN CONTRIBUTOR" has stirred matters up somewhat as will be seen by reading the following from the pen of an "OLD RESIDENT."

Ed. Traveler:

Having for some weeks past noticed little items, headed "Pleasant View Jottings," alias The Theaker, we object to the change. Neither do we think it meet for newly located citizens to exercise quite so much authority over those who have borne the burden of laying out districts, voting bonds (and paying them to a great extent), building schoolhouse, etc. Our schoolhouse was named in honor of the man who first frames the district, Mr. Theaker, our first assessor, and his estimable wife, who taught her first schools, and helped us so bravely to have what we have, a good schoolhouse with three acres of ground for it to stand upon. Then, I repeat it, Sir; we object, and don't let them persuade you Jamie to write such things again, for "they" can't come it. OLD RESIDENT.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

[Skipped first part of Quarterly Report written by S. B. F. (Rev. Fleming) Feb. 1, 1882. He did have some items worth copying. MAW]

"On last Sabbath 27 united with the church by profession of faith, the majority of these being adults and among them several husbands, and four of these brought their wives with them, the wives of the others were already members. The youngest of these was about fifteen years of age. Besides these there are three or four more who will come in soon. There were eleven united by letter, making 38 in all.

"During the past quarter, David Berger, an esteemed elder of this church, and a man full of faith and the Holy Ghost, has passed to the heavenly rest. Dr. Roberts may remember him. He was with me at Synod last fall. His loss is greatly felt in the church. . . ."

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

A few days ago, in the Cherokee Nation, Horace Johnson and his brother-in-law, George Brewer, had in their custody a man named Holmes, who was under indictment for murder. While acting in this capacity, Johnson, who is a brother of Albert Johnson, sheriff of Sequoyah district, became involved in a quarrel with Brewer, and shot him dead. Holmes, the prisoner, and Johnson fled after this tragedy, and the former is still at large. Johnson has been arrested.

[SOME BUSINESS LOCALS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

FOR SALE. A good Quarter Section of Land. Inquire at Central Drug Store.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

Lost on the road last Friday south of town, a Round Iron Bar, 5-1/2 feet long, broad and thin at the sharp end. The finder will please leave it at Howard Bros., who will pay them well for their trouble. Z. Carlisle.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

All Kinds of Sewing Machine Needles at Stedman Bros.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

We are prepared to sell fine wall paper cheaper than anybody else can do.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

Pocket and Table Cutlery at Stedman Bros.

[KANSAS NEWS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, April 12, 1882. Front Page.

A number of acres in Cowley County will be planted in tobacco.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

Cowley County proposes to have a public sheep shearing, in June.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe road has 308 locomotives and is constantly buying new ones.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

Caldwell will undoubtedly be the best market for Texas cattle in the state this year, as it is the terminus of the great Chisholm trail, over which three-fourths of the Texas cattle are driven, and easily accessible to the great distributing points, Kansas City, Chicago, and St. Louis, by rail and by telegraph.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

[Note. There was an interesting article by Kansas City Journal concerning the death of Jesse James on Front Page. I did not copy. MAW]

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882. Editorial Page.

Counsel for Crow Dog, who is sentenced to be hanged for the murder of Spotted Tail, has written to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, asking him to furnish funds for an appeal of the case to the United States Supreme Court. Commissioner Price refuses to interfere.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

The following letter has been handed us for publication, in order that it may be clearly understood by what routes cattle from Texas may pass through the Territory. The trail business should have been attended to ere this, but with prompt action on the part of those interested, and if satisfactory to all concerned, the trail as laid out last season might receive the approval of the Commissioner of Indian affairs.

W. N. Hubbell, Caldwell, Kas.

DEAR FRIEND: All cattle herds will be required to follow the old Chisholm trail east of this agency, or on the trail west of Cantonment. The trail passing between this Agency and Cantonment in the vicinity of the Red Hills, over which a few herds passed last season, was not authorized by the Indian Office and cannot be used this season except it first be authorized by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs.

You will please give this notice to cattle men.

Very respectfully, JNO. D. MILES, Indian Agent. Commercial.

[RAILROADS THROUGH INDIAN COUNTRY.]

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

Late dispatches say the House Committee on Indian Affairs decided by a majority vote to report to the House with favorable recommendation the bill recently reported to the Senate by the railroad committee granting the right of way to the St. Louis & San Francisco Railway Company through the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations. The minority, two members, will submit a statement in opposition to the passage of the bill.

[INSTRUCTIONS RE COLLECTING TAX ON CHEROKEE LANDS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

The following is a true copy of the instructions issued to Gen. McNeil, Indian Inspector, by the Secretary of Interior, in reference to the collection of tax due for grazing cattle on Cherokee lands, and for the removal of those who refuse to pay. As we have before stated, these instructions will be carried out to the letter, and those in arrears should be wise and pay up before it is too late.

Gen. John McNeil, U. S. Indian Inspector.

SIR: Upon receipt of this communication you will proceed to the lands of the Cherokees west of 96 degrees in the Indian Territory for the purpose of making an investigation into matters of complaint upon the part of the Cherokees growing out of the refusal of parties grazing cattle upon these lands in the ceded district who refuse to pay the tax levied by the Cherokee National authorities for the privilege.

A letter of Messrs. Ross and Wolfe, Cherokee delegates in Washington, with a list of cattle men who have not paid the tax, have no permits, and refuse to pay the tax, is enclosed herewith. The list gives the location of the parties and will aid you in your researches. I also enclose a communication from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs in relation to this matter, showing action heretofore recommended.

Upon arrival in the Territory, you will consult with the U. S. Indian Agent, Mr. Tufts, and obtain from him such information as he may be able to communicate. You will ascertain who of the parties found within the grazing district are there without permits from the Cherokee authorities, and who have not paid the tax levied by the Cherokee law, and who refuse to pay such tax. Upon establishing these facts, you will demand from the delinquents the amount due, and upon their refusal, notify them that they must leave immediately, and if they refuse, notify the Department at once and authority will be obtained from the War Department for the use of the military in their removal.

It would be advisable if the matter can be arranged to take with you to the grazing lands, where these trespassers are stated to be, an officer of the Cherokee Nation who is authorized to issue permits, so that in cases where parties desire to pay the tax and conform to the requirements of the law, an opportunity can be offered. S. J. KIRKWOOD, Secretary.

[PERSONALS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

Hail yesterday.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

Our editor is sickexcuse us.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

The Arkansas River is on the boom.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

Chas. Mc's telephone column is good.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

Lafe McLaughlin's building is up one story.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

Gen. T. J. Jordan, of Ponca, was up Friday.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

S. J. Mantor has charge of Bradley & Co.'s groceryfailed.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

Miss Culvert, of Independence, is visiting friends in the city.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

BIRTH. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Roke, of East Bolton, April 3rd, a girl.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

Fire meeting at the City Hall this evening. Don't forget to go.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

The receipts of the Benefit Concert, Saturday night, were $30.20.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

Mrs. Aaron Marshall, of Bolton Township, is very low with consumption.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

W. F. Dickenson is expected back from California sometime this month.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

One hundred barrels of potatoes were received here for the Indians last week.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

The Nameless Social was postponed. It will be on Friday night at Dr. Shepard's.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

Dr. Shepard was indisposed a few days last week, but is now around again.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

Rev. Jas. Wilson, of Pawnees, preached at the White church on Sunday evening last.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

Olmus H. Lent informs us that he will start for New York City next week. Success, Ol.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

R. C. Haywood made the city a short call last week. He left Saturday, for Minneapolis.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

BIRTH. Born in Creswell township, Friday, April 7th, to Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Trout, a daughter.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

Chas. Schiffbauer and lady left Sunday morning for a three weeks' cruise in the Territory.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

Last Saturday brought with it a trio of demi mondes, who seem determined to infest this city.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

BIRTH. Born in Beaver Township, Thursday, April 6th, to Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Summerville, a daughter.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

Every team and buggy in the city was out last Sundaymost of them bound for Geuda Springs.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

Ten acres of land adjoining Geuda Springs, sold last Saturday to Mr. Reiley of Caldwell, for $80 per acre.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

The term of C. R. Mitchell as trustee of the State Charitable Institutions began April 1st and continues three years.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

Mr. J. V. Carter, Agent at Sac and Fox Agency, writes some very interesting letters to the Emporia Republican.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

Mr. L. Small has purchased Bradley's stock of groceries. He is now absent purchasing a large stock of new goods.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

Charlie France and Tip Davenport, two of the jolliest fellows in Arkansas City, were up here last Saturday. Courant.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

General Pope passed through Caldwell Thursday, and says the Cheyenne Indians are quiet and there is no danger of them breaking out.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

What's to become of Bolton Township? With Hon. C. R. Mitchell in one end; C. M. Scott in the other; and Amos Walton in the middle.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

Our cattle men, who went to Arkansas to make purchases, returned without buying. Cattle were too high priced and too scarce to gather.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

Judge Christian is at Lawrence. He met with fair success on his lecturing tour and is now visiting old friends at his former place of residence.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

Two of the Commissioners of Cowley County are farmers and the other a large sheep owner. The farming and stock interests are well represented.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

W. P. Hackney wants to buy a good fresh milk cow. This is no joke. Courier.

If he gets one, it will be a joke on the cow.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

Mrs. Rhodes, the new milliner on Summit Street, one door north of Shepard & Maxwell's drug store, has as neat a stock of goods as can be seen in the city.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

Rev. Cairns, of Winfield, will preach in the White church on Tuesday evening, the 18th, at which time will be organized a Baptist church. A full house is desired.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

Hank Nelson, of Nez Perce Agency, spent several days in our city lately, and during his stay of course made the TRAVELER a very pleasant call. Come again, Hank.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

The consideration in the deed of Haywood's Arkansas City lots is $8,100. There are nineteen lots conveyed to Menage, of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Courier.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

The mail contract from Arkansas City to Osage Agency was let to Mr. M. A. Thompson, of Sedalia, Missouri, for $970 per year, to be carried three times each week. The route from this place to Caldwell three times a week was let for $490.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

Tyler McLaughlin is selling potatoes shipped from Scotland and beans from Germany.

That's going a long ways from home for staple articles, and might be a gentle hint to farmers to plant a few beans.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

The real estate transfers of last week represented upwards of $35,000 as consideration named in the deeds. There were thirty-six deeds recorded, and they averaged nearly $1,000 for each transfer. Courier.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

Quite a delegation from Winfield was on our streets last Thursday and among them we noticed Rev. Cairns and J. S. Mann. We understand they represented the Baptist church, of Winfield, and were here to secure some bids from our people for work required on their new church building.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

A little farewell musical gathering was held at the City Hotel, last Friday evening. The hostess, Mrs. Sales, is a fine musician and vocalist, who has been staying in the city for some months for the benefit of her health; she is returning to her home in Maine.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

A heavy rain and hail storm occurred in Bolton Township last Wednesday evening, followed by a heavy rain and wind storm at this place Friday night at twelve o'clock.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

Two companies of cavalry arrived on Wednesday night for Fort Reno. They were sent down in consequence of the threatened risings of the Cheyennes and Arapahos.

Caldwell Commercial.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

Col. Alexander, of Winfield, will locate in Florida. While on a recent visit to that State he met Captain Norton, formerly of this place, who is engaged in growing oranges, and is doing well.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

Arkansas City folks complain loudly because the town seems infested with women of easy virtue. It's the women of uneasy virtue that bothers the Wichita fellows. Courant.

The fact of the matter is, that we are uneasy on account of this easy virtue, while Wichita is easy with the uneasy virtue. Twig?

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

The following is a list of the names of pupils neither absent nor tardy during the last school month.

Lillie Barrick, Lillie Lupin, Rosa Garris, Luna Ware, Mattie Kirtley, Mary Hutchison, May Monroe, Hattie Sipes, Dean McIntire, Sherman Coulson.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

The team hitched to Fitch & Barron's sewing machine wagon became scared by the unfastening of one of the tugs while on the streets last Thursday, and for a time made things quite lively in the vicinity of Kellogg & Mowry's drug store. They made a short turn onto the sidewalk, passed under Johnny Kroenert's awning, and were just getting in form for a first-class local when they were fortunately stopped. Beyond somewhat damaging a sewing machine that was in the wagon, no damage was done.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

Quite a shooting scrape occurred in Silvercreek Township, last week. Early surveys established a line between the farms of Henry H. Cansey and Ben Saunders, on which a hedge was growing. Another survey established the line farther over on Cansey's land and left the hedge on Saunders'. Last week Saunders went on the strip given him by the land survey to plow, when Cansey came out with a gun and ordered him off. Saunders refused to go and after some words, Cansey blazed away, filling Saunders' legs with fine bird shot. He then came to town and gave himself up to the authorities. His preliminary examination was held Monday. He was held over to bail in $1,000 for his appearance at court. Courier.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

The following taken from a private letter from a young man is too near the truth to be lost.

"Are there any Government lands handy to town that can be bought for $1.25 per acre in your county?"

Great guns, old man, wake up. Read something. Look at the map of Cowley County, with railroads running east and west, north and south, through the entire length of the county. See the towns marked out every few miles, with schoolhouses dotted all over the prairies. Hunt up the statistics published in our agricultural reports of our million bushels of wheat and two million bushels of corn raised yearly to say nothing of our fruits, sheep, cattle, hogs, etc., and then ask yourself if you are not a fool.

You are just ten years behind the age, if I have to inform you of these facts; you will be asking me next, what is a telephone, or is President Garfield dead? Do try and brush up a little. If you can't read a newspaper, get someone to read one for you, or if you are deaf, whygo and drown yourself, but don't come to Kansasthere's no room for you here!

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

A very good audience was present to hear Jimmy Christian's lecture. It would have been larger but for the fact that it was election day, and rained. The lecture was an excellent one, and everyone who heard it was well repaid for going. Mr. Christian goes to Lawrence to lecture tonight. Topeka Democrat.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

Letters remaining in the Post Office April 1st, 1882.

FIRST COLUMN: Adams, Rev. W. M.; Ashton, S. C.; Alfeford, John; Brown, Miss Rosie; Baker, Levi; Brown, Jas. H.; Bailey, A. A.; Briggs, A.; Burns, B.; Cummings, Charles; Collins, George; Clark, Harry; Cables, Patent; Dorken, Mrs. S.; Furman, A. D.; Gibson, O.; Gelbert, William E.; Greyson, M.; Gillmore, P. H.; Huffington, F.; James, A. L.; Kernes, Henry; Marshall, M. P.

SECOND COLUMN: Mallard, Mary; Mowery, John; Mallett, Munroe; Meny, Ellie; McAlpine, Will; McRoberts, Mr.; Moses, Thomas; McKinney, Jessie; Nowlan, Osborn; Palmer, Wm. H.; Rogers, Maris; Rhodes, Austin; Sipple, Dr. C. B.; Smoot, James; Surles, Geo. W.; Stewart, Thomas; Stillings, Mrs. C. A.; Taylor, Miss M.; Williams, Emma; Wood, Maggie; Whitesides, Albert; Wilson, Minnie; Yayer, T. W. J. C. TOPLIFF, P. M.

[FROM WEST BOLTON.]

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

Wind is plenty. Gas plentier.

The peach crop is safe so far. The July peaches promise a better crop this season than it has for four years.

Mr. Annis has made quite an addition to his orchard by the planting of one hundred apple trees and a variety of plumb, cherry, and ornamental trees, including twenty-five red cedars, all of which are growing with the exception of one. He has found out by experimenting that February is the successful month for transplanting this variety of evergreens. CHA.

[PLEASANT VIEW JOTTINGS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.

Mr. H. R. Johnston was pretty badly hurt one day last week falling on his foot.

Daniel Hunt, we learn, bought a cow last week from Alex Works, for which he paid $40.

And still corn is sold in this vicinity which is taken toward the Territory. It demands sixty cents in the crib.

There was preaching at this place Sunday, the 9th, at 11 a.m., by Rev. S. Clark in the place of Rev. Faulkner.

S. D. Collinson is having ten thousand five hundred hedge plants set out as fencing on his farm this spring.

J. A. Annis made a visit into Sumner County last week, the supposition is that he went to see that grand-son of his.

We noticed Uncle Billy Trimble driving a nice sized herd of calves out west the other day, probably will have them herded during the season.

Mr. Kimmel sold about five hundred bushels of corn the other day to Schiffbauer Bros., of your city, which was hauled away by a train of Indian wagons.

In the last issue we noticed a few remarks from "Old Resident" taking exception to the present course of events as related in "Pleasant View Jottings." "Old Resident" is a little off in addressing "Jamie," but we'll let that pass and simply say we have a fine report for the eternal fitness of things, and do not wish to quibble over the past, or speculate on the future, but as the poet Longfellow says:

"Trust no Future, howe'er pleasant,

Let the dead Past bury its dead;

ActAct in the living Present,

Heart within, and God overhead." LEAN CONTRIBUTOR.

[KANSAS NEWS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882. Front Page.

Caldwell has a savings bank.

Sedan is to have an opera house.

There are fifty lodges of the Knights of Pythias in the state.

[EDITORIAL COLUMN: THE INDIAN QUESTION.]

Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.

The following is an extract from a recent letter of Gen. Pope to Major W. M. Dunn, of Washington, which has been made public and shows the exact status of affairs among the Indians and the causes thereof. We are no sentimental admirer of the "noble reds" but he certainly has a right to live and as long as the Government keeps them under control on reservations, it is bound to feed and care for them rather than by a short-sighted and penurious policy to force them into the devilment for which they are only, in many cases, too glad to indulge.

"I leave tomorrow for Reno. The situation is plain: the Indians cannot live on the reduced beef rations. There are 100,000 cattle grazing not far from there, and rather than starve, they will do as we do, take by force what cattle are needed to keep them and their families from starving. This will provoke Indian hostilities, which will lead GOD knows where.

"The only legal act the military can do is to make them starve, peaceablyan almost inhuman service.

"Is it really the intention of the Government for such a paltry sum to plunge the frontier into a war with the Indians, or assemble a strong militia force to force these unhappy creatures to starve in peace?

"There will be fearful responsibility somewhere if this matter is not settled now. Should I find nothing done when I reach Reno, I shall probably assume the responsibility myself. I had rather suffer anything myself than see an Indian outbreak so inexcusable, unjust, and fraught with such dreadful consequences. There is no reason in it."

[HISTORIC INCIDENTS: ARTICLE IN CHEYENNE TRANSPORTER.]

Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.

When the grass starts in the spring the question, "Will the Indians go on the war path?" goes the rounds. In the last few years the question has been asked through force of habit, not with any apprehension that they would do so unless they are brought to starvation and have no other alternative.

But no farther back than the spring of 1874, things were different. The Panhandle of Texas was then a vast buffalo range, where the Indians could subsist without government aid. Going on the war path was then practicable, as they could fight with Indian tactics. They could move their old people, women, and children far away from the haunts of the white man, where they could live by hunting, while the young men went out to fight. They would attack a wagon train or a herd of horses and hurry back to the main party before pursuit could be organized.

On one occasion, when a party of Indians were raiding in Texas, the citizens, to make sure of their horses, put them into a stockade corral and placed a guard over them. The men on guard played cards in order to pass away the time and keep awake, one of the number going out occasionally to see how things were going. The Indians were lurking in the vicinity and had sent one of their number to see how the whites were fixed. He had crept up and was surveying things through a crack under the door. While he was thus occupied, the game was finished and a guard went out to see that all was right. The guard, after satisfying himself that no Indians were near, returned to the house and the game. The Indian then went to the back part of the corral, let the horses out and escaped with them before the guards were aware of what was going on.

In 1874 the Cheyennes went on the war path and committed many depredations; but when they were closed in by the troops and forced to take to the staked plains, where they were obliged to dig for water and carry it with them for two or three days, the war path became entirely too laborious.

At the battle of the Sand Hills they were again severely punished. About 250 men, women, and children were huddled together and kept under constant fire, and were under play of two gatling guns. Their only hope was in digging holes in the sand and keeping as much covered as possible. To stand up was sure death. Some of the squaws were so excited that they had to be held or tied to keep them out of bullet range. One Indian declared that he would take his papoose in his arms and stand up and be shot. The squaw said she would not give up her child. In the struggle for possession of the child, it was killed. The Indian then stood up and was promptly shot. About midnight they left their pits and by wading through water hip deep, succeeded in passing the soldiers. They then scattered like a flock of quails, and it was several days before they all got together again. A number went north and joined the Northern Cheyennes. The journey was one of great suffering. Two days after the fight an old squaw who had been wounded was found near the battle ground, where she had lain without food or shelter.

The Indians finally came to the Agency and surrendered, had most of their ponies taken from them, and saw about thirty of their young men taken away in irons as prisoners.

If the Indians should go on the war path now, they would have to take their women and children with them, and with no base of supplies, a war is not at all desired by these Indians. They will not begin hostilities unless forced to it by threatened starvation.

Cheyenne Transporter.

[INDIAN LANDS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.

The following report in regard to the status of lands in the Indian Territory was recently made by the Secretary of the Interior. It effectually disposes of the Oklahoma business.

1st. There are no lands in the Indian Territory open to settlement or entry by freedmen or any other person, under any of the public land laws of the United States.

2nd. There has never been a period of time since the acquisition by the United States of the territory ceded by France, that any of the lands embraced within the limits of the present Indian Territory have been open to settlement or entry by any person whosoever, under any of the said public land laws.

3rd. The lands to which the United States holds legal title within the Indian Territory are reserved lands by treaty stipulations and acts of congress and are not and never have been subject to general occupation.

4th. The entire Indian Territory, including the lands therein to which the United States holds paramount title is "Indian country," as defined by the first section of the act of congress of June 30, 1854, which act prohibits the unauthorized settlement in such country, and provides for the employment of the military forces to prevent the introduction of persons and property contrary to law, and for the apprehension of every person who may be in such Territory in violation of law.

[OKLAHOMA TACTICS: CAPT. PAYNE.]

Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.

"Capt. Payne still holds the fort on the Canadian river within the Oklahoma lands. There are no outstanding military camps, all troops having been retired to Fort Reno. If any arrests are made in the future, it will only be done by the U. S. Marshal and his deputies. In this case a warrant will be necessary in every arrest. The question of opening the Oklahoma country is thus virtually settled."

It is difficult to tell where items of the above stamp originate, but it is certain they are copied with semiendorsement by a number of Kansas newspapers. The entire statement is false.

Payne is not in Oklahoma, and if he has been there since the last time he was bounced, he has kept well concealed. Troops from Reno are constantly scouting in the forbidden land, and if there are any boomers there, they would be arrested, and no written warrant would be needed. The Agent's order is sufficient to remove any and all trespassers from within the limits of the country which he controls. Besides, Major Randall has a special order to remove all intruders from Oklahoma. As to Payne, he is probably bumming wherever he can get his grub free and find a few loafers who will listen to his twaddle. The decisions of the Secretary of the Interior, published in this issue, settle the Oklahoma business. Cheyenne Transporter.

[THE CANAL MILLS. ARTICLE PRINTED ON "PERSONALS" PAGE.]

Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.

It is but one year ago that Mr. Ayres, the proprietor of the above mills, came to this section of the Southwest while in search of a location for a mill, yet last week saw, as the result of that visit, the successful completion and starting of the finest mill yet erected in this section of the country. Before entering into a minute description of the water-powered build ing, machinery, etc., we will say a few words with reference to the novel features of the undertaking, the advantages of the gradual reduction process, and other improvements.

There are three methods of milling at present in use, which may be designated as "Old Style," "New Process," and "Gradual Reduction." "Old Style" is that generally pursued by the majority of small custom and grist mills, while the "New Process" consists in purifying and regrinding the middlings made in the old way, and may be said to be half way between the "Old Style" and "Gradual Reduction" milling of the present day.

Gradual Reduction, as its name implies, consists in reducing the wheat to flour, shorts, and bran, by several successive operations, or reductions, technically called breaks, the process going on gradually, each break leaving the material a little finer than the preceding one. Usually five reductions or breaks are made, though six or seven may be used. The larger the number of breaks, the more complicated the system becomes, and it is preferable to keep it as simple as possible, for even at its simplest it requires a good, wide-awake, thinking miller to handle it successfully. When it is thoroughly and systematically carried out in the mill, it is without question as much in advance of the New Process as that is ahead of the old style of milling.

The mill building is a frame structure of three stories in height, 30 x 36 feet, with a frame lean-to of two stories, 26 x 36 feet, the whole being mounted upon substantial stone founda- tion walls three feet in thickness. There are also an office and store room fitted with 4 ton scales separate from the mill proper.

The capacity of the mill, when in full run, is 150 barrels per day. Every convenience, for doing both custom and merchant grinding, is provided, the reels for which are kept separate, so that a man bringing his grist to mill can, if he so wishes, secure the flour from his own wheat and will not be kept waiting very long either.

The machinery of the mill is run by a 20 foot head of water, which sets in motion an American Turbine wheel, with a diameter of sixty inches, capable of transmitting sixty horse power. It is run in a forebay [?] of masonry, the outside measurement of which is twenty feet, inside 10 feet, further strengthened by four 3/4-inch stayrods anchored into the walls every three feet.

The interior arrangements of the mill have been made with a special view to the convenient dispatch of business, and the different parts of the complicated machinery which compose the Canal Mills is distributed about as follows.

In the basement we find the Line Shaft, which is driven by a pair of mitre wheels of nine inch base and 59 cogs with a pitch of 2-1/2 inches. One wheel is fitted with wooden and the other iron cogs, thus assuring comparative outlet in working. The burs frame is placed on solid masonry 30 x 8 feet and 6 feet in height, and supports 4 spindles, two of which are fitted with bevel gear and two with belt and upright shaft with bevel gear. The cleaning machinery, run by a belt wheel on the main shaft, consists of a Barnard & Lease Separator, Eureka Smutter [?], Eureka Brush, and a Monogram Blower of the Steubenbaker pattern.

We also find on this floor a Corn sheller capable of shelling 2,000 bushels a day, by which patrons of the mill can have their corn shelled without any extra charge. One convenient feature is that the grain can be fed to the sheller direct from the wagon on the outside, or from the inside, as circumstances render convenient. There are wheat and corn bins on this floor, the former having a capacity of 2,000 bushels and the latter of 800 bushels.

We now come to the first, or main, business floor, upon which are found four run of stones mounted on a line hurst, three sets of rolls, one pair of reduction rolls, one pair of smooth rolls, for middlings, and a pair of corrugated rolls for bran. There are fifteen elevators on this floor, a steam generator, for heating wheat and warming hurst, two flour bins, one Barnard & Lease flour packer, and large corn meal and bran bin.

The first thing that attracts attention on the second floor are four bolting reels, two of which are 30 inches in diameter and 20 feet long, and two 32 inches in diameter and 18 feet long. Flour bin for packer, a corn meal bolt, middlings bin, and large bran bin. The counter shaft for driving the purifiers and bran duster on the upper floors are also in this part of the mill.

Upon the upper or third floor are six reels, two 30 inches in diameter and 20 feet long, two 32 inches in diameter and 18 feet long; the scalping reel 32 inches in diameter and 12 feet long, and the reduction roll reel 30 inches in diameter and 12 feet long. There are also 17 elevators, bran duster, purifier with all the requisite machinery for working the same to the best advantage.

We congratulate Mr. Ayres upon the successful completion of this enterprise, and doubt not the advantages, offered by him to the farmers of this section, will meet with a ready response.

In this connection a word of credit is due to Mr. G. W. Abbott, of Avon, Fulton Co., Illinois, who has had charge of the construction of the mill. Mr. Abott is a thorough mill wright, and the Canal Mills are a testimony to his ability.

We understand that Wm. Speers has secured the services of Mr. Abbott to get his new mill in running shape.

BIG AD RE CANAL MILLS:

[PERSONALS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.

Good beef cattle are somewhat scarce.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.

Go to the Social tonight.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.

The County Treasurer has $48,561 in his hands at this time.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.

Four stray horses branded W I N at Walker ranche, Indian Territory.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.

School opened last Monday after the spring vacation of one week.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.

Wolfe & Harnly, the Furniture men, have a new "ad."

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Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.

Read Mrs. F. Buck's Piano and Organ advertisement.

AD:

I would announce to the public of Arkansas City and vicinity that I have secured the sole agency for the celebrated Hallet, Davis & Co., W. W. Kimball's, W. P. Emerson's Pianos and the B. Shoninger and W. W. Kimball Organs, should be pleased to show my goods to those wishing to purchase. Please call at my rooms, at Mrs. Stump's old millinery stand, on east side of Main St., Winfield, where you will find on exhibition a fine selection of the above fine toned and most popular instruments. All instruments fully warranted and prices exceedingly low. Instruments sold for cash or time payments. Mrs. Fannie Buck.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.

Mr. and Mrs. C. Schiffbauer returned from their trip to the Territory last Saturday evening.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.

We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Parlin, of Weld, Maine, who is now on a visit to friends in this city.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.

Do you like cake and coffee? If so, don't fail to attend the social at Mrs. A. A. Newman's this evening.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.

Messrs. Wolfe and Harnly secured the contract for putting the seats in the new schoolroom on southeast Summit Street.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.

Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Pratt, who have been spending the winter with friends in this city, returned to their home at Minneapolis last week.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.

In the school district appeal from District 89, Bolton Township, the Board of Commis sioners sustained the action of the County Superintendent.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.

DIED. Dispatch signed by J. C. Cline, and dated Portland, Oregon, April 16th, says that W. T. Ekel dropped dead in the street there Sunday morning.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.

Mr. John B. Walker is renovating the James Benedict property, west of the Schoolhouse. This will make one of the neatest little homes in the city.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sherburne came up from their home in the Territory last Saturday upon a visit to friends in this city, returning south yesterday.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.

Mr. J. B. Curry, who has been teaching a term of school in Bolton Township, will now be found behind the counters of F. L. Davis' grocery at Geuda Springs.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.

Mr. Hank Nelson, of Nez Perce Agency, during his recent trip to this city, made some real estate purchases in this vicinity, and intends to improve them right away.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.

Messrs. P. H. Albright and Co., Winfield's enterprising money loaners, are out in a new "ad" this week. All needing funds should read it and give these gentlemen a call.

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