[EDITORIAL PAGE.]

Arkansas City Traveler, July 23, 1879.

Two more candidates for office announced:

I. E. Bonsall, Republican, for Register of Deeds.

J. B. Littell, Republican, for County Clerk.

[REPORT FROM J. S. McCLUNG - COLORADO SPRINGS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, July 23, 1879.

Editor Traveler:

Perhaps a few jottings from my pen will not be unacceptable, and they must be mere jottings, for it would not be policy to go away for a rest and then tire one's brain in writing beautiful descriptions.

And the first item of mention, perhaps, should be the drouth in Western Kansas. It has been very severe from Hutchinson west. The spring opened with scarcely any rain so that a great deal of the corn could not get up. It seems pretty hard; some farmers sowed large tracts of wheat last fall and scarcely a grain of it got up, on account of the dry weather. Then this spring it was planted in corn twice, and now the fields are as bare as an ash bed. The gardens fared about as bad as the fields; there is scarcely such a thing as potatoes.

By the way, I must tell of the $75 radish. A citizen of Larned spent $75 on his garden this spring, and raised just one radish. He says he ate it.

While I am telling what seems akin to "fish stories," I must tell another that will rather startle some of you down about Arkansas City. It is that the Arkansas river was dry some days last week. Saturday and Sunday afternoons last there was not a drop of water running in the river by Larned. I saw it with my own eyes. The bed was so dry that I could have walked across without wetting the soles of my feet. Here and there were holes of water, and men threw large quantities of fish out with forks. I could easily account for this when I got further west. The drouth extends clear out here, and I don't know how much further west. The prairies out along the road are all barren and parched, and for hundreds of miles along the river there is not a drop of water running into it. In this respect, at present, it is like the Nile, that receives no tributaries, so the waters of our proud river sink away in the sand. A more dreary, desolate looking region can scarcely be found on the earth's surface than is seen along the route, owing to the drouth.

But let us turn to something more cheerful. Colorado Springs is a delightful place. It is built on a broad level plateau; the streets are wide and accurately laid out. By a system of irrigation, they have succeeded in having the streets lined with beautiful trees, and the view from the place in every direction is charming. I am writing in plain view of Pike's Peak, which I hope to climb tomorrow.

Today, in a carriage with a gentleman from Freeport, Ill., I took a drive out among the mountains, and I suppose it is within the bounds of truth to affirm that nowhere on the surface of the earth can as many and as wonderful scenes be witnessed as can be taken in by a drive of fifteen miles. Nature seems to have been very lavish of her wealth in crowding so much beautiful scenery within so small a compass. J. S. McCLUNG.

[REPORT FROM C. M. SCOTT.]

Arkansas City Traveler, July 23, 1879.

Editor Traveler:

I chanced to go down at Fort Reno on that glorious day of the independence of the United States, the 4th of July, and was entertained by a scene that is seldom witnessed of parties living in the States.

The soldiers announced among other amusements that they would have a trial of speed between some of the best animals at the Post. This was enough to bring in every chief, warrior, squaw, and papoose on the reserve, and long before the appointed time they were on hand, attired in gaudy colors and fixtures, to witness it, for an Indian loves to see a horse race as a pup loves milk.

The race was run, and after a fearful round of cheers, yells, and screeches, they proposed running their own animals. The track was given them and for the balance of the day race after race was run. Blankets, saddles, and nearly all of their paraphernalia were offered as bets and greedily taken. The contest seemed to be between the Cheyennes and the Arapahoes. Each tried to outrival the other. They were fair in starting. No jockeying, and rode as only Indians can ride, which I would pronounce equal to anything, if not excelling by far. The horses, or ponies, were run until it was so dark they had to quit, and all went to their tents.

The next day dawned, and they were on the ground again with the same program; running one horse as many as a dozen times during the day. And so it was the next day and the next. Why, we had Fourth of July for a solid week, and it seemed as though there would be no let up to it.

The issue of beef came in, however, and diverted their attention for awhile. You can always draw an Indian's attention with beef. Beef keeps peace, makes them fat, lazy, and good natured, and when they haven't it, look out.

It was a sight to see them running after these cattle and shooting them down like buffalo. In fact, there are hundreds of interesting things among themtheir dances, funerals, councils, and sports at ball, swimming, tanning robes, moving camps, building brush fences, and trying to farm; but I won't attempt to tell you all these. C. M.

[FIGHT ON THE MAIN CANADIAN.]

Arkansas City Traveler, July 23, 1879

On the evening of July 2nd, as W. W. Woods, Troy Stockstill, James Henderson, and T. H. Candy were driving up the Shoto valley, a small creek emptying into the Main Canadian, about 18 miles above Johnson's store, and 80 miles from Fort Reno, near where the Chisholm trail crosses the river, they noticed four men riding in a slow lope toward their camp. Mr. Stockstill and Woods were on their horses, and James Henderson was standing in front of the wagon, while the cook and one herder were close by. Candy was with the herd and not in sight.

The men rode up, halted, and remarked: "Hello, boys, how are you getting along?"

One of the party responded: "Slowly."

After taking a glance around, the men all dismounted at once, and drawing their revolvers, the leader said: "I guess we will have to arrest you."

That game had been played often in the Territory, to "arrest" men under pretense of law, and then disarm and rob them, but these men fully understood the movement, and Stockstill said: "No, you don't," and drew his pistol and raised his arm to fire. Just then one of the robbers shot him in the side, which caused his horse to turn, and another shot was put in his stomach. The horse than ran with the lifeless body full half a mile, when the corpse fell clear of the saddle to the ground.

Henderson was shot in the heart and dropped dead in his tracks as he stood unarmed before them. Several shots where then fired at the cook as he ran; and also the herder, who was badly wounded in the arm.

At the first shot, Woods' horse became unmanageable and ran half a mile with him before he could control him. As soon as he could turn him he made towards camp, when the robbers sent a volley after him from their Winchester rifles, shooting his horse from under him.

As Stockstill's horse ran he was shot twice.

The wounded herder was then requested to step out where they could finish him; but he begged so hard for his life that he was allowed to go.

Troy Stockstill was a resident of Medicine Lodge, Barbour County, Kansas, where he had been engaged in raising cattle, and was a gentleman and well-respected citizen. He leaves a wife and six children, the oldest being young ladies of about 17 or 18 years.

James Henderson was a single man, whose parents live in Oskaloosa, Kansas.

This is only one case out of many that are transpiring almost continually in the Territory.

In the section we speak of there are at least forty outlaws from Texas, Arkansas, and Missouri, and the state of society is fearful.

Many an officer in search of criminals that have gone into this and other neighborhoods have mysteriously disappeared, and never been heard from, all going to prove that the Territory should be brought into the Union and have competent men and civil laws instead of being a den for desperadoes.

[THE MILITARY BALL.]

Arkansas City Traveler, July 23, 1879.

According to promise, the detachment of U. S. troops stationed at this city will give another one of their moonlight hops next Friday night in the picnic grove on the Walnut. They have been making extensive preparations for this event during the past two weeks. It gives every indication of being a most enjoyable affair, and as it will probably be the last one they will give here, they are sparing no pains to favor our citizens with a ball that will long be remembered; and with the memory of the last one fresh in our minds, we venture the assertion that their most sanguine expectations will be realized.

As we stated last week, the platform will be seventy feet in length and double the width of that used at the former dance, thus giving ample room for all who desire to dance to keep on the floor all night, if so disposed.

Five good musicians have been engaged, and two excellent prompters, who will keep the ball going at a lively rate. No person will be allowed on the platform unless holding a ticket, the price of which, we believe, is only seventy-five cents: not enough to cover expenses.

A general invitation is extended to all the respectable citizens of Cowley County to come out and participate in a well regulated open-air dance. Refreshments will be served on the grounds. To the fun-loving young folks of Winfield we say, come down and visit your "country cousins" on the evening of the 25th of July, and you will go back to your beautiful little city firmly in love with the rural districts.

If the weather should prove unfavorable (which we don't intend it shall), the ball will be postponed until the first suitable evening. The dancing will commence at 9 o'clock sharp.

[ROBBERY: J. W. FEAGINS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, July 23, 1879.

On Sunday, the 13th day of this month, some thieves entered the house of J. W. Feagins, who lives on the Norton place, in Bolton township, and helped themselves to everything they could find. They searched all the clothing in the house, finding $7.90 in the watch pocket of a pair of Mr. Feagins' pants, some rings belonging to Tom Feagins, and rifled the valise of the hired hand. The pockets of all the garments were left turned inside out, as evidence of the thoroughness of their search. Being somewhat hungry they paid the pantry a visit, and left their respects in the shape of empty plates. The robbery was done in broad daylight while Mr. Feagins was visiting his father. It looks very much as if the guilty parties were well acquainted with the movements of Mr. Feagins, and were not common tramps, as, in the latter case, they would probably have taken some of the clothing, none of which was missing.

[PERSONALS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, July 23, 1879

M. E. Welch and family started for Colorado last Friday morning.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 23, 1879.

J. T. Grimes came up from Kaw Agency last Saturday, returning Sunday.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 23, 1879.

Will Griffith returned from down the river last week, just in time to spoil a good donation party.

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, July 23, 1879.

Joe Sherburne and Mr. Sattherthwaite, the clerk at Ponca Agency, spent a couple of days in the United States last week.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 23, 1879.

Tomorrow the "Rackensacks" of this city play the "Winfield Whites" at the county seat. We will wait until next week before blowing.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 23, 1879.

Patterson failed to complete a bargain with the Wichita men who were to purchase his saloon, they paying the forfeit and returning home.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 23, 1879.

A herd of 150 Texas ponies were driven in town last week owned by a Mr. Stevens. It is one of the finest lot ever brought into the State.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 23, 1879.

C. M. Scott and Will Yowell came in from a month's trip through the Territory last Thursday, looking somewhat bronzed and weather beaten.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 23, 1879.

The new Democratic paper, the Arkansas Valley Democrat, will make its appearance next Friday, and the new TRAVELER one week from today.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 23, 1879.

The young folks' prayer meeting in the old TRAVELER building, one night last week, was well attended, and considerable interest was manifested.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 23, 1879.

While the shades of night were falling fast last Thursday, the sign on Patterson's saloon was transferred to Mantor & Blakeney's store. The depravity of some people is startling.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 23, 1879.

J. W. Feagins and brother in Bolton Township have one hundred and sixty acres of as fine corn as one could wish for. They anticipate an average of fifty or sixty bushels to the acre, and are going to feed one hundred head of cattle this winter.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 23, 1879.

Thanks to Hon. A. D. Keith for a late number of the San Francisco Daily Bulletin. The paper contains a very interesting report of a debate by Prof. H. B. Norton on the subject of the social evil of Mongolian competition with white labor.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 23, 1879.

Of all the ice cream made, that furnished by Dr. Chapel, of Central Avenue fame, takes the lead. We would willingly go through the ordeal of eating one of his excellent Sunday dinners, just for the sake of the ice cream and cake that follow.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 23, 1879

Mr. Littell announces himself this week as a candidate for County Clerk, subject to the action of the Republican convention. Mr. Littell is an old resident of this county, has long been identified with the farmers and their interests, and is warmly spoken of by all his acquaintances, who are confident of his ability to make a competent clerk.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 23, 1879.

George Russell proposes to make one or two trips weekly to the mineral springs at Salt City if he can get orders enough at 5 cents per gallon to justify him in going. Several of our citizens have already offered to take some every week during the hot weather, and to those who are ailing, we advise them to try it for awhile. Orders left at the Post Office will be attended to.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 23, 1879.

The Arkansas Valley Democrat, the new paper for this place, will be published next Friday. Mr. Charles McIntire, its editor and publisher, is thoroughly adapted to the newspaper business, and his long residence in this county has so acquainted him with the needs of our farmers that he cannot fail in giving satisfaction. For the past eight months he was connected with the TRAVELER office, and he has our best wishes for success in this undertaking.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 23, 1879.

The first nine played the second nine last Wednesday afternoon, just to keep in practice. At the end of the third inning, the score stood 19 to 2 in favor of the first nine, and they proposed to quit on that; but the second nine wouldn't hear to anything of the sort, declaring they were just getting their hands in, and only wanted one more inning wherein to redeem themselves. They had it, and did a glorious job of redeeming, making three tallies to the first nine's twenty-six, making a total score of forty-five to five. The defeat of the second nine was probably owing to the disadvantage they labored under in having only nine men, while the opposing nine had eight.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 23, 1879.

MARRIED. At the residence of the bride's parents, in Winfield, Sunday, July 20th, 1879, by the Rev. J. E. Platter, Albert T. Shenneman and Miss Ella C. Walters, both of Winfield.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 23, 1879.

M. G. Troup was in town Monday, and made our office a pleasant call. Mr. Troup has served the people of this county for the past six years in the capacity of County Clerk. He will come before the people this fall for the office of Treasurer, placing himself squarely upon the actions of the Republican convention, and if elected we have no doubt he will give as universal satisfaction in the office of Treasurer as in the office of clerk. Even his opponents admit his competency in whatever capacity he serves.

[NOTICES/ADS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, July 23, 1879.

And prompt attention for the public. Also a number-one billiard table for the use of customers. Call and see me.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 23, 1879.

Wanted. At the Central Avenue Hotel, a competent cook. Liberal wages will be paid to one giving satisfaction.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 23, 1879.

FOR SALE. A good saddle pony. Enquire at this office.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 23, 1879.

For three and five years on first-class improved real estate, at 10 percent, and small commission. HUEY & MITCHELL.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 23, 1879.

100 Lots in the city, single or together, at bed rock prices. A. WALTON.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 23, 1879.

TAKEN UP. On my place about five miles southeast of Arkansas City, on the 8th of July, large, bright bay horse, brand on rump; star on forehead; saddle marks; had a rope around his neck, and had been driven hard when taken up. Owner can have the same by proving property and paying charges. L. DERUSHA.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 23, 1879.

For Sale. One Cotswell Buck, two years old, thoroughbred. Will sell for cash or exchange for a horse. Can be seen at my farm in Silverdale Township. J. N. FLEHARTY.

[POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, July 30, 1879.

P. M. Waite, Vernon Township, Republican, for Sheriff.

E. P. Kinne, Republican, Register of Deeds.

J. Nixon, Vernon township, Republican, Register of Deeds.

[MAKING OF WALNUT TOWNSHIP OUT OF WINFIELD TOWNSHIP.]

Arkansas City Traveler, July 30, 1879.

The foolish business of cutting and slashing up townships, which commenced in this place by making it a city of the second class, has been continued. While we were absent the new township of Walnut was made and Winfield Township was whittled to pieces. We are disgusted with this whole business. Nothing but harm will be the result. Winfield has lost much of the value of its schools by weakening them, has assumed much more expensive city government, and cut itself off from its best helpers and supporters. The change of township lines has done no one any good, while it has complicated everything and will doubtless lead to much litigation and bad blood. If anyone expects that these changes will in any way release him from taxes on the bridge bonds, he will find himself mistaken. Courier.

[PERSONALS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, July 30, 1879.

Texas ponies are cheap. This is the market to buy in.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 30, 1879.

Rev. McClung returned from his trip to the mountains last Thursday.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 30, 1879.

Rube Houghton took his family to Ponca agency last Saturday morning.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 30, 1879.

Joseph Schuster has moved his boot and shoe store to the room next to Shepard's drug store.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 30, 1879.

F. E. Collins, formerly of this city, became weary of waiting, and suicided at Topeka last week.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 30, 1879.

The infernal revenue man was paying his respects to our businessmen, and examining old cigar boxes last Friday afternoon.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 30, 1879.

A nephew of Mr. Kirtley from Illinois, is visiting his relatives at this place and contemplates locating with us. He is a photographer.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 30, 1879.

DIED. Mrs. Wilson, wife of Cyrus Wilson, died last Sunday, and was buried in the cemetery near Parker schoolhouse on Monday morning.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 30, 1879.

Last Saturday mechanics commenced work on the old City Hotel, and we expect to soon see another first class house opened to the public.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 30, 1879.

Mr. Swickard was attacked with violent sickness last week, and at one time his death appeared imminent. We are glad to hear of his recover.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 30, 1879.

DIED. Mr. David Thompson, one of the old settlers of this community, died at West Union, Iowa, on the 15th of this month, aged about sixty-three years.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 30, 1879.

Some half a dozen couples of the young folks gathered at the residence of Miss Flora Finley last Saturday evening to enjoy croquet by moonlight.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 30, 1879.

J. J. Breene, who has been trying to live away from Arkansas City for several months, returned from his old home in Dayton, Ohio, last Saturday evening. We told you so.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 30, 1879.

R. Snow, the tonsorial artist, says "Richard is himself again," and always on hand to give a good, clean shave for ten cents or three for a quarter. See his card in another column.

AD: For a Shave, shampoo, or hair cut call on R. SNOW.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 30, 1879.

Mr. Cyrus Wilson and family desire to return their heartfelt thanks to the many good people of Arkansas City for their kind offices during the sickness of the late wife and mother.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 30, 1879.

Seventy miles south of this place in the Territory, there has been but little rain and the earth is parched and dry. The Cimarron at the ford was, a few days ago, but eight inches deep.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 30, 1879.

Pat Endicott's little daughter, Susie, was bitten by a copperhead snake on the little finger last Thursday afternoon. The hand became very painful before relief was obtained. While on the subject of snake bites, we will simply remark that Bibron's Solution is the specific for these ailments, and far superior to whiskey.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 30, 1879.

Sid. Major and wife, with their daughters, the Misses Kittie and Mary, came down to the military ball last Friday night; also Messrs. Suss, Seward, Youngheim, Hope, and Witherspoon.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 30, 1879.

CHARLES H. SEARING purchased A. A. NEWMAN'S MILL last Saturday, and will hereafter run the same. He will supply the flour necessary to complete Mr. Newman's contract for the Indian Agencies.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 30, 1879.

Last Friday evening the "Rackensacks" received the wire screen for their catcher, and Stevenson says he don't care how hot they come now. Matlack would have more hair on his lip today if the screen had only come a week earlier.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 30, 1879.

Will Yowell, who received quite a severe injury on Tuesday of last week, in being thrown from a buggy, is now able to walk, much to the gratification of himself and friends.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 30, 1879.

The construction train on the Cowley, Sumner & Fort Smith railroad, now being built to this city, was run to the junction, this side of Dog creek, last Saturday. We understand the company has let the contract for grading from Winfield to Arkansas City.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 30, 1879.

Mr. Keifer, of the Wilmington (Ohio) nurseries, called on us last week and reports a very encouraging business, though he has been in this county but a few days. It is his intention to return next year and make his business and his home permanent in this county.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 30, 1879.

Dave Pruden and wife, nee Miss Amelia Mowry, came out from their Buckeye home last week to visit their relatives and friends at this place. It was nearly three years ago that Dave came, saw, and conquered, culling one of the fairest flowers from our social circle. Their many friends extend them a cordial welcome.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 30, 1879.

Leon Lippmann was in town last week. He contemplates saying good-bye to Cowley next fall, and with Mr. Chatterson will go to Cirus, Arkansas, there to engage in the saw-mill business.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 30, 1879.

Those most delightful entertainers, the Methodist ladies, will give a lawn social at the residence of C. R. Mitchell, though we imagine it is more at the instance of Mrs. C. R. than of Bob. There will be croquet sets, swings, music, and refreshments on hand, which guaran- tees the enjoyment of all who may attend. Date of entertainment, Friday, August 1, 1879, which means next Friday.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 30, 1879.

Another jewel added to the crown of success for the soldiers. The dance of Friday night was a brilliant affair, and so was the dance of Saturday morning, as it was nearly daylight when the people dispersed. The dance was repeated last Monday night, and though fewer were there, the fun was kept up until 4 a.m., many pronouncing it the most delightful hop of the season.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 30, 1879.

The Telegram says the game of ball at Winfield on Thursday last was "hotly contested." Forty-eight to 21 looks like it, doesn't it?

Arkansas City Traveler, July 30, 1879.

John Newman, our worthy and skillful barber, is now to be found in his new room next to Al. Horn's shoe store. John has fitted up in fine style, with an elegant new chair and mirror, and will give you as good a shave or hair-cut as can be had in Chicago. He also has a lawn mower to run over the pates of those who desire to display their bumps and cavities to an admiring public.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 30, 1879.

RAN OFF. Left home on the 8th of July, George Mott, 11 years old, dark complexion, with a thin coat of hair on his head; supposed to be going to Illinois. Any information of his whereabouts, addressed to the undersigned, will be thankfully received. Exchanges will confer a favor by copying this notice. GARDNER MOTT, Arkansas City, Kansas.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 30, 1879.

Capt. C. M. Scott is off again on a trip through the Territory. This time he goes alone, as Yowell is not yet able to accompany him.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 30, 1879.

Mr. John S. Short, of Canton, Ohio, has been appointed agent of the Sac and Fox Indians, vice Levi Woodyard, who has been removed.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 30, 1879.

SECTION 4. Any person who shall, in this city, stack or pile any hay, straw or other combustible material to remain stacked on blocks 67, 68, 69, 79, 80, and 81, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. Provided, however, that this section shall not be construed to prevent storing hay and straw in buildings. Sec. 4, chapter 10, ordinances of Arkansas City.

The above was passed several years ago, and as the season for stacking hay is now at hand, it might be well for our city fathers to remember that there is such a law, and see that it is enforced, or else strike it from the records.

Last summer we came very near having a serious conflagration in town because of a stack of hay catching fire near the hotel, and the authorities should see to it that no more such risks are taken. The above is only one of many ordinances that were passed seven or eight years ago, and have remained a dead letter ever since, representing but so much money thrown away.

[THE ARKANSAS RIVER - ARTICLE BY ATCHISON CHAMPION.]

Arkansas City Traveler, August 6, 1879 - Editorial Page.

The Arkansas River has been guilty of several unaccountable freaks during the past two weeks. On Saturday, a week ago, it suddenly dried up, and remained in that condition for twenty-four hours. On Sunday the river had filled up again, as suddenly as it had dried. On Wednesday last the water again disappeared.

The Larned Chronoscope says that thousands of fish were caught, and land-locked in little pools, on the bars, and thousands died from intense heat engendered in their limited quarters. It is difficult to account for such phenomena. The Arkansas at Larned is three or four hundred yards wide, and usually its stream is quite deep. Atchison Champion.

[RAILROAD MEN PAY VISIT TO ARKANSAS CITY.]

Arkansas City Traveler, August 6, 1879 - Editorial Page.

W. B. STRONG, and other railroad officials, made our town a visit last week. After looking around, Mr. Strong concluded to change his mind and locate the depot on the southeast of town. If the parties who have agreed to secure the title to the grounds, prove able to accomplish it, the situation will prove a fair one, though we shall oppose, most decidedly, placing the first cent of bonded indebtedness for the payment of these grounds on the city. The glory of Arkansas City will soon be upon us, and those who are cautious and don't become giddy with excitement will be the lucky ones. Let us pull together, avoid dissensions, and work for the common cause.

[THE PENITENTIARY.]

Arkansas City Traveler, August 6, 1879 - Editorial Page.

Governor St. John has been furnished by Major Henry Hopkins, the efficient warden of the penitentiary, with a supplementary report, showing the condition of the penitentiary and making comparisons between this and other years. The report is long, minute, and full of interest, and we may add, one which Major Hopkins is not compelled by law to make. We were permitted to examine it yesterday, and obtained a few items from it.

On June 30th, 1879, at the close of the fiscal year, the number of inmates was 620; an increase during the fiscal year of 120. This is a larger increase in numbers than for any year of the existence of the prison. The warden has this to say regarding the colored folks.

"One very commendable feature for our colored population is apparent in the decrease in the number received and confined. This clearly indicates a healthy improvement in their moral elevation as a class. In former years the number exceeded one-third, while at this date it is little less than one-sixth of the population."

During the past fiscal year the cost per day for keeping each prisoner has been less than any previous year. The cost, including all outlay, was only 42 3-10 per day for each man. There are five men under sentence of death. Of 311 prisoners received during the fiscal year, 200 allege that they were led into the commission of crime under the influence of liquor.

The warden says that satisfactory advancement is being made in the sinking of the coal shaft, as ordered by the last Legislature, and they will be drawing up coal by the 1st of January, 1881. Commonwealth.

[FROM WICHITA: SENATORS TO GO TO INDIAN TERRITORY.]

Arkansas City Traveler, August 6, 1879 - Editorial Page.

In about two weeks Wichita will be honored by the presence of five United States Senators, who, as a special committee, will proceed from this point to Fort Reno and the Cheyenne Agency, Indian Territory, to make inquiries into affairs at those points, in pursuance of a resolution passed at the last session. The committee will be accompanied by a stenographer, secretary, sergeant-at-arms, and will consist of Senators Kirkwood, Dawes, Bailey, Plumb and Coke, whom, we presume, may also be accompanied by their wives. The more particular mission of the committee is to investigate the cause and consequences of last year's Cheyenne outbreak. The Senators will probably reach Wichita on the 13th or 14th of August. Eagle.

[PERSONALS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, August 6, 1879.

Everybody is on the look-out for town lots.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 6, 1879

George Whitney is coming back from Colorado.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 6, 1879

The Central Avenue has a new lamp on the corner.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 6, 1879

"Judge" H. B. Lacy of Winfield was in town last Saturday.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 6, 1879

The post office at Kitley, Sumner County, has been discontinued.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 6, 1879.

C. M. Scott is floundering around in the Territory about eighty miles southwest of Caldwell.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 6, 1879.

Rev. L. F. Laverty has gone to Des Moines, Iowa, and will be absent about three or four weeks.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 6, 1879.

The painters are throwing their brushes lively. Matlack is the last one out with a new sign.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 6, 1879.

Miss Mattie Mitchell, Ella Grimes, Annie Norton, and Mary Theaker are attending the Normal Institute at Winfield this month.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 6, 1879.

James Ridenour comes out with a new "ad" this week. Everybody knows and likes "Jim," and it is needless for us to sing his praise.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 6, 1879.

Some thieves stole Boon Hartsock's boat last Sunday night by breaking the lock. As yet he has found no trace of them or the boat.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 6, 1879.

DIED. Miss Kate Davis, of the well-known Davis family, died at her home on Rock Creek, Butler County, of consumption some two weeks since.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 6, 1879.

A. W. Stanton has sold his interest in the City Livery to his brother, and thinks of return- ing to Iowa to lead the life of an honest granger.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 6, 1879.

Mrs. James Mitchell will arrive home today, having been absent during the past three weeks visiting the "old folks at home" in Indiana. They must come back.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 6, 1879.

In a letter from George Shearer, we learn that Joe Hoyt is now in Leadville, Colorado, and has an interest in several mines. He is known there as Burt Lasalle.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 6, 1879

Dr. Mayo left for Joplin, Missouri, last Monday morning, where his mining interests have called him for a limited time. He expects to return in a few weeks.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 6, 1879.

Men are at work preparing to move the old Mitchell building from the corner where it has stood for more than nine years, to make room for Matlack's new brick.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 6, 1879.

The Methodist moonlight social was a success, as are all the entertainments given by this society. The gross receipts amounted to something over twenty-five dollars.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 6, 1879.

Dr. Smith, dentist, of Winfield, is stopping this week at the Central Avenue Hotel, prepared to do all kinds of dental work. Here is a chance to get your teeth fixed at home.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 6, 1879.

The office boys stuffed themselves last Saturday night on a monster watermelon presented them by Capt. Burrell.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 6, 1879.

Al. Burton was thrown from a buggy last Saturday afternoon, caused by one of the lines breaking. He suffered considerably Sunday and Monday from internal injuries, but is now recovering.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 6, 1879.

Silas Parker's house on High street is rapidly approaching completion. Silas commenced trying to tear himself away from Arkansas City two or three years ago, but has given it up as a bad job, and concluded to remain in the land of promise.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 6, 1879.

The mechanics are hard at work on the City Hotel, and have changed the internal, as well as the external, appearance of the building very greatly.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 6, 1879.

We are informed that Mr. Joe Conklin has purchased his brother's interest in the Winfield Semi-Weekly, and that P. J. Conklin has gone to Kingman County, there to engage in the newspaper business.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 6, 1879.

F. Bohle, the flour inspector from St. Louis, arrived last Monday evening. There are about 200,000 pounds of flour now at the Water Mills awaiting his inspection. He says the next time he comes he hopes to be pulled by the iron horse, instead of jolting over the road in a stage.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 6, 1879

DIED. The only child and daughter of Mrs. Tesh died last Thursday evening, aged about twelve years. The case is a particularly sad one, as the mother is but just recovering from a severe illness, and by this death is left entirely alone. The warmest sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved woman.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 6, 1879.

In this issue will be found the card of Dr. Dobyns, who has but lately located with us. The doctor was formerly of Indianapolis, brings the best of recommendations with him, and we heartily recommend him to those needing medical services. He can be found at Dr. Shepard's drug store, or in his office in the room above.

CARD: P. K. Dobyns, Physician and Surgeon, Office over Shepard's Drug Store.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 6, 1879.

W. D. Mowry, the popular organ vender, can give you as good terms as any dealer in the State, and his thorough knowledge of the instrument he sells makes his recommendation reliable. He has some new organs now on the road, and when they arrive parties wishing a really good instrument should call on him and examine the Packard.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 6, 1879.

Mr. Rexford, who had his watch, vest, and some valuable papers stolen on the night of the 4th of July, received the following interesting communication last Monday night, which we publish exactly as it was written.

Mr Rexford:

Dear Sir Your Papers & Watch was taken by one our boys on the night of the 4th of July two of them got on a little spree and would not have taken anything if they had been sober I send you the Papers that are of Value to you. I have also got the watch and if it can be done without getting the boys into trouble that shall be sent to you also They belong to good families of farmers here and we don't want them to be punished. I will consult a good Lawyer and write again Soon Yours truly Justice.

I have sent this to Independence to be mailed from there. J

The above is decidedly cool and refreshing these hot days. Rexford says if "Justice" will return the watch and account book, he is welcome to wear out the vest, or give it to some other deserving Christian.

[NEW GROCER: J. H. PHILLIPS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, August 6, 1879.

Hams, Shoulders, and Bacon sliced as you want it at J. H. Phillips, the grocer.

Butter on ice, cold and hard, at J. H. Phillips', the new grocer.

J. H. Phillips, the new grocer, wants a few good hams.

[ARTICLE RE ARKANSAS CITY FROM CHICAGO PAPER.]

Arkansas City Traveler, August 13, 1879 - Front Page.

In the Chicago Commercial Advertiser of July 31, we find the following account of our thriving city. While the correspondent speaks in glowing terms, he says nothing more than the truth, of which anyone can be convinced by paying us a visit. After commenting upon other points of interest, he says:

I must make a little diversion down the Walnut valley to the junction of the Walnut river with the Arkansas. I want to take the reader with me down to the base of the valley, because the dozen miles to traverse from Winfield to the Arkansas marks a very garden land, wherein are splendid farms and beautiful homes, orchards, vineyards, hedge rows, and groves fairer than the gardens of the Orient, and because, too, it leads to

and the most attractive portion of the Indian border. I remember the Arkansas City of 1876 as a fair and promising village of 500 souls, with its superb location upon a crown of the prairie between the Arkansas and Walnut rivers, its elegant high-school building, half a dozen substantial commercial houses, two banks, a versatile newspaper, pleasant grouping of neat and well kept homes, striking me as an index to a much higher order of social and intellectual life than I ever thought of finding upon the border of the Indian Territory.

I remember, too, the group of brave, self-commanding and well-disciplined men I found at the head of affairs in this model border village, and said to my garrulous compagnon du voyage, Arkansas City will be a real city some day, for all the conditions to success are here in a grand measure. Here are the men who have the nerve and sagacity to build a town, and here, on this beautiful mound overlooking the union of two of the great valleys and water courses of Kansas; here in the midst of the grandest wheat fields of the southwest, with vast deposits of gypsum in sight, and splendid quarries of white magnesian stone in the very suburbs; with noble forests of oak and walnut and water power without limit awaiting development; with the wealth of trade that flows in from the neighboring posts and agencies, and the illimitable cattle range just across the borderwhat is to hinder building

here? I find in Arkansas City today full justification for my prophecy. Scarcely less than 1,000 bright, intelligent, enterprising people are on this sitenot strangers, stragglers, adventurers, gamblers, tramps, and cowboys, such as one may find at Dodge City, Ellis, or Ogallala, but a population equal in brain, culture, and business discipline to the best village life of New York, Pennsylvania, or Illinois. They have substantial work to attest their character and habits, and are as confident of building up a town of 5,000 people here as they are that the Indian Territory will be opened to general settlement and civilization. Nor will any visitor of clear vision and unbiased judgment take issue with them.

already measures in some degree their ability to compass more. They have not only an elegant high-school building, but one of the best city schools in Southern Kansas. They have a new model brick church that would honor a city of the first class. They have some fine commercial buildings, notably the Newman block,22 x 100 feet, with O. P. Houghton's heavy general stock below and the elegantly finished and furnished Masonic hall, jointly occupied by the Blue Lodge and Chapter, above. The Channell & Haywood stone building, 24 x 100 feet, with basement, and occupied by Schiffbauer Bros., with general hardware, is in many respects the finest mercantile building in the valley. They have two hotels to be proud of. The Central Avenue House, recently remodeled and newly furnished, is run by W. R. Scott & Co., late of St. Louis and Quincy respectively, and is pronounced by good friends of mine as good a hostelry as one may find between Kansas City and the mountains. [Mr. Scott has lately retired from this hotel, and his former partner, Dr. Chapel, of Quincy, is now sole manager.ED.] The old City Hotel is now undergoing remodeling and refurnishing, and will be put in first-class order by Mr. Cuyler, another Quincy man and a prime landlord. The Arkansas City TRAVELER, always a No. 1 journal under the management of Mr. Scott, has passed into the hands of Dr. Nathan Hughes, and is one of the best local journals in the south half of the State and, as of old, is quoted all over the Southwest. [Since the foregoing was written, the Arkansas Valley Democrat, by C. M. McIntire, has made its appear ance.ED.]

They have recently opened a mail route between this city and Oklahoma, the center and coming city of the Indian Territory. They have an extensive trade with the posts and agencies of the "Nation," which is yearly growing larger.

They have the finest range for cattle, horses, and sheep in all this region, and it is only four miles distant from the city, following the Arkansas river and a hundred minor streams through green sheltering groves and far-reaching savannahs leagues and leagues into the "Nation."

East, west, and north are valleys radiant with glistening corn fields, and plains and tables of illimitable wheat fields. Within a distance of five miles, the Arkansas has waste water motor equal to 1,000 horse power, not a cubic inch of which is yet developed. The nearness of the Kansas City, Lawrence & Southern road, and the completion of the A., T. & S. F. road to this point will stimulate the Texas and Indian cattle trade to great volume, and make Arkansas City one of the most active stock dealing and shipping points in the Southwest. In

there are men and firms and stocks that would honor the first cities in the State.

O. P. Houghton has an immense stock of general merchandise, completely filling the lower floors of the Newman block, and has a trade of unusually large volume, reaching well into the Indian Territory. Mr. Houghton is the oldest merchant in this part of the county, has done a heavy retail and a large jobbing in staple goods, for several years, besides doing a government contracting business in flour, grain, and provisions, and livestock for the supply of the neighboring Indian agencies. He is one of the ranking businessmen of Southern Kansas, has done a grand work for this city, and is a man of great influence and business ability.

Mr. S. Matlack has a splendid stock of general merchandise, is driving a heavy retail trade with the surrounding country, and is jobbing largely to the merchants of the Territory. Mr. Matlack came here during the last year from New Jersey, is backed by ample capital, is a gentleman of superior mercantile knowledge and discipline, genial social nature, and fine executive talent; is in the best sense a royal merchant and man, and a capital acquisition to the social and business life of the Walnut and Arkansas valleys.

Schiffbauer Bros. & Co. have a very heavy and complete stock of heavy and shelf hardware, stoves, tin and copper ware, and kindred goods. Their aggregate sales are heavy, and they are pronounced one of the strongest mercantile concerns of the county. In the

department of the city, there are some very strong concerns, two of which I am especially pleased to notice.

Channell & McLaughlin, whose card will be found in our real estate column, have one of the strongest, most active and well-directed land agencies in Southern Kansas. They have also a real estate and loan brokerage, and are placing many important loans upon unincumbered real estate for eastern capitalists. They are giving careful attention to commercial collections, tax-paying, and abstracts, and will be pleased to correspond or confer with parties who want information respecting Arkansas City, Cowley County, or the Indian Territory. They have very complete lists of town and country property, are gentlemen of high character, liberal means, and splendid business abilities. I remember them both among the old settlers and staunch merchants of the town, known and honored of all men in this region. Mr. Channell was formerly mayor of the city, and almost from its inception has been an inspiring worker in its behalf. The Advertiser gives this firm joy of their fortunate location in the land business and leaves them a wish for long years of prosperous trade. Better land agents or more royal men may not be found in the land of the jayhawkers.

The Cowley County Bank, organized in 1872, and conducted with marked ability by its founders up to 1877, is a strong concern, and has a very high standing in business circles. Its capital and franchises were purchased in 1877 by Wm. M. Sleeth, its President, and H. P. Farrar, Cashier, who have continued its management up to the present, with distinguished ability and success. It has ample capital, a large and growing local patronage, a liberal line of collections; like Read's bank at Winfield, has burglar proof safes, secured by Yale time locks, and is firmly entrenched in the faith of the business community. Both of the gentlemen named are closely and largely identified with the city and county, are men of rare business tact, decided public spirit, and sterling personal character. Here, as at Winfield, there are so many sterling men to name, that to mention any at all seems invidious. It is enough to say of this beautiful little city of prime men and charming houses that

surely awaits it. The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe road will make this the terminus of its Wichita branch until the Indian Territory is open to settlement. The Texas cattle trade is sure to grow into great magnitude on completion of this line early the coming fall. The K. C. L., & S. road will have only fifteen miles to build from Winfield to this point in order to secure a large share of the cattle transportation.

The city is growing rapidly in anticipation of the railway this fall; lots and improved town property are changing hands with increased activity; there was never so much demand for real estate of all kinds, and certainly never a finer opening for investors either in town or country. The cheap wild lands, farm, and town property of today will have commanding value two years hence, when the trade, population, and production of the city and tributary country have doubled. Real estate is cheap today and opportunities for profitable investment are as numerous as they are remarkable under the circumstances.

[PERSONALS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, August 13, 1879.

And did you see the street sprinkler work yesterday?

Arkansas City Traveler, August 13, 1879.

Dr. Hughes and family left for Sac and Fox Agency last Wednesday, intending to be absent about two weeks.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 13, 1879.

Messrs. Daniels & Kirtley will open a new photographic studio next week, in the room over Pearson's furniture store.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 13, 1879.

E. D. Eddy left for the East last Saturday morning. He will be absent about two weeks, and will bring his wife back with him.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 13, 1879.

A new post office by the name of Spring Dell has been established in Sumner County. Sargent J. Kingsley is postmaster.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 13, 1879.

Capt. Sanford came down from Winfield Friday evening and returned Saturday afternoon, with the rest of the "prisoners."

Arkansas City Traveler, August 13, 1879.

In addition to giving clean shaves, friend Newman now keeps in stock an excellent assortment of cigars, and is working up a lively trade.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 13, 1879.

The snug amount of 300,000 pounds of flour was loaded from the Water Mill in one day last week and taken into the Territory. This is a pretty good showing for one month's delivery.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 13, 1879.

The Poncas and Nez Perces, numbering some twenty teams in all, who passed through town en route for Wichita some two weeks since, were in town last Monday on their way back to the agency.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 13, 1879.

Today at 1:30 p.m., Ed Bouton will give an exhibition of the merits of the Hapgood sulky plow on W. M. Sleeth's farm east of town, and all farmers interested should make it a point to be on hand.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 13, 1879

Mr. Eager, the gentleman who is superintending the remodeling of the City Hotel, proposes giving a social hop next week, by way of opening up the house. The young folks are spoiling for another dance.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 13, 1879.

Patterson sold his saloon to Cap. Sanford, formerly of Winfield, last Monday. "Cap.'s Place" always had the reputation for orderliness, and we have no fear that Cap. will keep a quiet house in our city.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 13, 1879.

NOTICE. The Arkansas river bridge is unsafe with heavily loaded wagons. Hereafter trains will be compelled to drop the trail wagons, and wagons carrying over two tons must take their own risk. A. WALTON, Trustee.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 13, 1879.

Next Saturday is the time fixed for holding township primaries. The regular county convention meets earlier this year than usualthe 6th of September, we believe. Let the people look to this matter, and send competent delegates.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 13, 1879.

We understand that Lieutenant Cushman has made a requisition for horses, and that the infantry now stationed here are to be mounted in order that they may the more effectively carry out their orders with reference to parties in the Territory.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 13, 1879.

Seventeen teams from Pawnee Agency, driven by full bloods and half breeds, passed through town last week en route for Wichita, in quest of Government freight. The coming of the railroad will stop them at Arkansas City this fall. Don't you forget it.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 13, 1879.

DIED. During the storm of last Wednesday afternoon, the wife of Stephen Rick, of Beaver Township, was struck by lightning. A young man by the name of Roseberry was standing some twenty feet from her at the time, and was considerably stunned, while the lady was killed instantly.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 13, 1879.

MARRIED. T. M. Finney and bride, of Osage Agency, I. T., spent Tuesday in town with his sister, Mrs. J. L. Stubbs. Emporia Ledger.

"T. M. Finney and bride," eh? Since when? Though Tom has kept somewhat shady about it, we wish them long life, happiness, and prosperity.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 13, 1879.

C. H. Sylvester, principal of the school at this place, who has been visiting his "parents on the farm," at Boscobel, Wisconsin, starts on his return trip today, and expects to arrive in Winfield next Saturday. As soon as the Normal Institute adjourns, Herbert will be ready for business at his old post.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 13, 1879.

DIED. At Emporia, Kansas, Aug. 7, at the residence of George Plumb, of liver complaint, Mr. F. A. Cowles, formerly of this place. He was buried by the Emporia Grange on Thursday, Aug. 8. Mr. Cowles was an old resident of Cowley County, having moved here in 1870, and will be missed by a large circle of acquaintances.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 13, 1879.

We received a pleasant call from Messrs. Hanson and Parker, of Dubuque, Iowa, last Friday afternoon. These gentlemen contemplate going into the stock business soon, and are looking for a suitable location. It is needless to say they were well pleased with this locality. Their good judgement convinced them that there was no better place in the West for this business, and they look forward to making this their home.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 13, 1879.

LEWIS. We received a very pleasant call from our former bachelor friend, Mr. D. D. Lewis, of Coal creek. Since last we met D. D. has taken to himself a wife, Miss Kate, the fair daughter of Mr. Fred A. Stanton, of Denver newspaper fame. Mr. Lewis is now one of the happiest men in Fremont County, having a host of friends and a bright future before him.

We clip the above from a Colorado paper. Many of our citizens remember Dave, and join in wishing him and his wife a happy and prosperous future.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 13, 1879.

Deputy Sheriff Finch was in town last Saturday, and shortly after his arrival he and W. J. Gray arrested two young fellows who had driven down from Winfield but a few minutes previous, ostensibly on the charge of horse stealing; but the real cause was a threat to break the county jail. The parties arrested were E. C. White and T. Huffman, the former of whom was suspicioned of trying to effect the deliverance of his brother, Ike White, from jail. Huffman was arrested, taken to one side, and made to believe that the jig was up, and that it would go better with him if he owned up to the object of their trip to our town.

Supposing they were shadowed for horse stealing, he informed the officials of White's intention to procure some acid by which the jail locks could be destroyed, whereupon White was immediately arrested. All the proof against him in town was his asking for some aqua fortis at Eddy's drug store, but both parties were securely tied to a wagon and taken to Winfield.

While believing Mr. Finch acted in good faith, we are disposed to regard the arrest as rather premature. Taking into consideration the time required for aqua fortis to corrode a lock, we cannot see that our jail was in any immediate danger, more especially as the officers were so thoroughly posted as to White's intentions, and we question whether they had sufficient grounds for making an arrest unless they were satisfied that these boys were implicated with Ike White in horse stealing.

"Fore-warned is fore-armed," and a little careful watching probably would have resulted in absolute conviction, when the luckless White could have been put where he would do the most good. White is lately from Texas, is a reckless, worthless fellow, and one for whom we have no sympathy. It is only our desire to see such social lepers brought to justice that prompts this criticism. There is such a thing as being over- zealous in a cause, which, of course, is far preferable to the charge of negligence. Of negligence, however, our present officers are never guilty.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 13, 1879.

Messrs. Charles and Frank Schiffbauer and wives went to Caldwell last Sunday. Frank and the two ladies returned on Monday, but Charley is now taking in all the agencies and trading posts between Caldwell and Ft. Sill. The object of this trip is to induce the contractors and traders throughout that section to freight their goods by way of Arkansas City upon the completion of the Santa Fe road to this point instead of sending it from Wichita through Sumner County. Mr. Schiffbauer is confident that if the local freight for the lower country can be started this way, it will be an easy matter to secure the government freighting business, and he will offer the parties concerned such figures as to make it an inducement for them to ship by way of our city. This trade would be a big thing for Arkansas City, and we heartily wish the firm abundant success in their undertaking. These gentlemen have paid special attention of late to forwarding supplies to points in the Territory, and are always on the alert for any scheme that will increase the business of the town.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 13, 1879.

J. W. Tull and Dr. Wilkins, of Lazette, called on us last Monday. The latter gentleman is a candidate for the office of Register of Deeds, and is canvassing the county in his interests. He is an old resident of Cowley, warmly supported by his many friends, and no doubt would fill the office acceptably if nominated. Mr. Tull is well known by the old settlers of Cowley, and is just running around for the fun of it. He has been in the habit of occasionally printing a few copies of the Lazette Bugle, but his railroad edition of that journal consigned it to the grave for awhile. His forcible illustration of how Lazette got a railroad, and his location of the depot, were too much for the natives, and he suspended publication.

[CRESWELL TOWNSHIP INDEBTEDNESS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, August 13, 1879.

The Board is unable at present to make a complete statement further back than the commencement of Mr. A. Chamberlain's term as Trustee, with E. D. Eddy and W. D. Mowry as Treasurer and Clerk, i.e., 1875-6. Orders issued, $1,099.73; orders outstanding Dec. 11, 1878, $171.00.

T. M. McIntire, Trustee, 1876-7: Total amount of orders issued, $2,312.88, as follows: To Walnut Valley Bridge Company for road purposes, $1,634.00; issued on general fund, $678.88. Total amount outstanding Dec. 11, 1878, $1,724.20.

James Huey, Trustee, 1877-8: Total amount of orders issued, $745.50; orders outstanding Dec. 11, 1878: $406.71.

Total amount of outstanding orders against the township, Dec. 11, 1878, $2,301.91.

1st seriesDate, Nov. 26, 1872; due Nov. 26, 1882; amount, $4,500, in nine bonds of $500 each; interest 10 percent, payable annually; for bridge near Newman's mill.

2nd seriesDate, Sept. 20, 1873; due Sept. 1, 1883; amount, $7,500, in seven bonds of $1,000 each and one of $500; interest 10 percent, payable semi-annually; for purchase of Arkansas River bridge.

3rd seriesDate, May 1, 1877; one bond of $500; due May 1, 1877; interest 10 percent, payable semi-annually; for Walnut River bridge.

This is a statement of the indebtedness of the township, with the exception of a few unpaid orders of this year. Next week we will attempt to show how this amount has been expended. A. WALTON, Trustee.

R. E. MAXWELL, Clerk.

[PERSONALS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, August 20, 1879.

Mrs. Haywood started for New York last Saturday morning.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 20, 1879.

Charles Schiffbauer returned from the Territory last Monday night.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 20, 1879.

Dr. Hughes and family returned from Sac and Fox Agency, Indian Territory, last Saturday.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 20, 1879.

J. I. Mitchell returned from Kansas City Saturday afternoon, having sold his cattle.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 20, 1879.

Hank Endicott has started a new meat market, and runs a delivery wagon in connection with the shop.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 20, 1879.

Our former landlord at the Central Avenue House, Mr. Newton Cox, will return to Arkansas City this fall.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 20, 1879.

Patterson and Brooks are running together in the livery business. They have new teams and stylish turnouts.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 20, 1879.

Cap. Sanford, formerly of Winfield, has purchased some residence lots opposite the McMullen house and proposes building.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 20, 1879.

The butchers are cutting and slashing away at prices. Stafford is now selling the best cuts at from four to eight cents per pound.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 20, 1879.

Harvey Berger, who has been trying to live in Colorado for the past five or six months, has given it up as a bad job and returned to Arkansas City.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 20, 1879.

The delegates from Bolton Township to the county convention are D. P. Marshall, Frank Lorry, and S. J. Rice. They were instructed to support Mr. Bonsall for Register.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 20, 1879.

C. M. Scott received the boss pistol last Monday from New York. It is silver and gold mounted, with loaded handle, and the finest thing of the kind we have seen.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 20, 1879.

Capt. Scott came in from the West Saturday evening. On this last trip he distinguished himself by standing in the way of a glancing bullet, which inflicted a slight wound in his leg.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 20, 1879.

At the primary election in Winfield the following gentlemen were elected delegates. First ward, W. O. Johnson, C. Coldwell, J. E. Saint, David Long; second ward, H. Brotherton, C. Trump, D. L. Kretsinger, Archie Stewart; delegate at large, David C. Beach. This is understood to be a Shenneman delegation.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 20, 1879.

The thief that stole Rexford's watch will do well to read Mr. R.'s card and return the stolen property. It is all nonsense for him to suppose the watch cannot be traced and he brought to justice. It is not absolutely necessary, however, for him to send the watch by way of Independence, as he did the letter.

MR. JUSTICE: I am obliged to you for returning my notes and papers. Now if you want to keep the boys out of trouble, you must return my watch and account book. You can return them to me, and there will be no questions asked. Don't put if off too long, for the watch can be found and the persons punished. MANSON REXFORD.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 20, 1879.

Cap. Sanford proposes fitting up his saloon in fine style. The ceiling is to be repainted, and he has purchased some magnificent pictures which will soon adorn the walls. Cap. never does anything by halves. Ever since he has been in the county he has had the reputation of running the best and most orderly saloon in the county. You can get what you want at Cap's, but you must keep quiet, for Cap. is a gentleman and expects to treat his customers as such.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 20, 1879.

J. T. Miles, agent at Osage Agency, and Mahlon Stubbs, of Kaw Agency, came up from the Territory last Monday. Mr. Miles met with rather a severe accident shortly after starting. One of the horses becoming restive and threatening to do some damage, he jumped out of the buggy to quiet the animal, and in doing so dislocated his ankle. Thinking it would not give him much pain, he slipped the bone back to the place and rode on to town. By the time he reached here the limb had swollen considerably, but it is thought he will be all right again in a few days.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 20, 1879.

The committee to condemn the right of way for the Cowley, Sumner & Fort Smith railroad was in town last week, and finished their work to the State line. In the performance of their duty they doubtless have made some enemies, as many farms are badly damaged; but the majority submit to the inevitable with a good grace. The Harbaugh farm, about five miles south of Winfield, and probably the finest farm in the county, is damaged more than any other place along the line of the road. This is a beautiful place, divided off into ten, twenty, and forty-acre pieces, surrounded by splendid hedge fences, and we are sorry that the prosperity of the county at large requires such a sacrifice on the part of Mr. Harbaugh.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 20, 1879.

We had a pleasant call this morning from Dr. W. McKay Dougan. For eight years he has had charge of the medical department at Osage and Pawnee Indian Agencies, Indian Territory, during which time he founded the Indian Herald. This was the first newspaper ever published among the Osages, and the largest paper ever published in the Indian Territory. He now visits Salk Lake as a correspondent for the Kansas City, Mo., Times, and was yesterday shown through the Temple Block by Bishop Kesler and others, and we hope to see in the Times what we expect of few Gentile papersthe truth about "Mormonism."

The above is clipped from the Deseret News, the Mormon church organ at Salt Lake. A letter from Dr. Dougan will be found in the Times this morning. We have no doubt of his truthfulness in writing about Mormonism, while associating with the saints in Zion, and we also think he will quit the New Jerusalem without tasting the sweets of polygamy. The whole heart of one true woman is enough for Dr. Dougan. K. C. Times.

Wonder if the Times knows what it is talking about? We are rather afraid the Doctor's bump of amativeness would prove too much for him in a case of emergency. You see Osage and Pawnee agencies are not so far removed from Arkansas City as from Kansas City or Salt Lake City. It is barely possible for some people to crave two or three whole hearts of true women.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 20, 1879.

Yesterday Hackney & McDonald perfected the sale of their Salt Springs land. The farm consisted of 159 acres of land, on which are situated the famous mineral springs, and was sold to C. R. Mitchell, of Arkansas City, for the sum of $4,000. Messrs. Hackney & McDonald have held the lands some eighteen months, and make a clear profit of $3,500 on the sale. We congratulate them upon their good fortune. Telegram.

These famous springs are now owned in partnership by C. R. Mitchell and A. A. Newman, of this place. They are both shrewd businessmen, have plenty of capital at their command, and if they don't make three or four times $3,500 out of this venture, you may have our hat. Bob and Al. seldom make much noise, but they know a good thing when they see it.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 20, 1879.

Yesterday Messrs. Horine & Tuttle, of Chicago, were in town looking up their cattle interests. These gentlemen represent probably the largest stock yards in the countrythe Union Yards of Chicago, and the Kansas City Stock Yards of Kansas City. In conversation with prominent railroad officials at Topeka, they were informed that Arkansas City would be the first point from which cattle would be shipped by the Santa Fe Company this fall, and were advised to come and make arrangements to hold cattle at this place. These gentlemen are very favorably impressed with our location, and do not hesitate to give it as their opinion that Arkansas City is to be the town of Southern Kansas.

They were accompanied by a St. Louis gentleman, whose intention it is to hold cattle here and feed them.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 20, 1879.

What has become of the Arkansas City base ball club? Come, gentlemen, this is later than July 10th, yet you do not come up. The Tisdale nine challenge you to a match game, at Winfield, anytime you choose after August 10th. We will play you for bat and ball and championship of the county, or if you choose to gamble on the game will "see you" a little way. Come up or stop blowing.

The above is taken from the Courier's letter from Tisdale, and would lead a prejudiced person to think our club wasn't on the play. But such is not the case. Our boys will play you Tisdale fellows a series of three games, and will "see you" all day if you don't run too fast.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 20, 1879.

We learn from the Semi-Weekly that White, of whom we spoke in our last issue, is now wanted by a United States Marshal in Texas, who is on his way to get him, and that Hoffman has since plead guilty to horse stealing. This suits us, and our love for them prompts us to suggest that they be boarded by the State for the next ten or twenty years.

LATER. The Telegram says White has been released from custody, and is now at large.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 20, 1879.

The election of delegates to the county convention passed off quietly last Saturday, there being but one ticket in the field. The following are the delegates and alternates.

DELEGATES ALTERNATES

G. H. McINTIRE T. L. MANTOR

C. R. MITCHELL JERRY TUCKER

ED. G. GRAY K. F. SMITH

R. MAXWELL D. B. HARTSOCK

S. MATLACK W. D. MOWRY

W. H. SPEERS W. R. SCOTT

JAMES RIDENOUR EDGAR BIRD

Arkansas City Traveler, August 20, 1879.

We received a pleasant call from Messrs. McGrady and Moore, of Springfield, Illinois, yesterday. They purpose purchasing land and going into the cattle business in this locality, having received every assurance from railroad functionaries that the Santa Fe road would be in Arkansas City by next October.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 20, 1879.

Charles and George Howard have bought the lot adjoining the old Mitchell building, and will build a store room to be used by them in the hardware business. They are energetic boys, and will do a lively business.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 20, 1879.

S. P. Channell and George Howard drove up to the end of the railroad now building in the county Monday evening. George returned, but S. P. has gone up the road.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 20, 1879.

DIED. A child of Mr. Hollaway died last Monday night and was buried yesterday morning.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 20, 1879.

Patterson bought Mahlon Stubbs' dun team yesterday for his livery stable.

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Arkansas City Traveler, August 20, 1879.

Carriages, Buggies, Spring Wagons, Harness and Horses for Sale. The most stylish turn-outs in Southern Kansas furnished at reasonable rates.

The best attention paid to transient custom. Every man knows his business at this stable.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 20, 1879.

Money to loan in sums from $300 to $5000 on improved farms. Special inducements offered to parties wanting money at a low rate of interest by

Arkansas City Traveler, August 20, 1879.

The man that borrowed my saddle will confer a favor by returning the same if he is through with it. O. P. H.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 20, 1879.

Good Molasses Barrels for sale. MRS. G. L. MONROE'S.

[REPORT FROM C M. SCOTT.]

Arkansas City Traveler, August 27, 1879. Front Page.

EDITOR TRAVELER:

It has been about one month since you heard from me, so I write again. You have heard by this time of the murder of the unknown man near Caldwell, at the crossing of the "Shawas-caspah," on the road to Wellington. He was shot behind the ear with a small pistol, and then placed in a blanket and rolled in the brush. A freighter, happening to break his wagon tongue, went into the thicket to cut a pole, and discovered the body. No clue to the murderer has yet been found.

Caldwell still keeps improving. It is now incorporated as a city of the third-class, with efficient police force to quell the racket of the cowboy. They had their first show last week, being of a minstrel variety, with Van Kelso, formerly cook of the Central Avenue Hotel at Arkansas City, as one of the chief actors. About fifty Arapahos with wagons from Cheyenne Agency passed through town, on their way to Wichita after freight.

We had occasion to go into the Territory, and after a day and a half's journey from Caldwell, brought up at Drum's cattle ranche, at the mouth of Medicine Lodge Creek, where Prof. Norton used to trade with the Indians many years ago. It had been very dry, but since the rain the grass has sprung up like magic, and this section now is one of the finest grazing regions we have seen in all our travels; the grass is the alkali or buffalo, and very nutritious. Mr. Drum has 2,400 head that he holds with two herders. The wages of herders is $25 per month and board. Most cattle men have abandoned night herding, claiming the stock does better, and it is not necessary except in cases of storms. Major Drum's brand is U on the left shoulder. From Medicine Lodge we went to Clay Creek, where we found Mr. Bates, with 900 head of cows and calves, all looking well. He had been compelled to move camp for water, and the rain helped him, so that he can now make a choice of good ground. Mr. Bates is a merchant at Wellington, and leaves the entire care of the cattle to his two men. His brand is a triangle with T attached, placed on the right side of the animal.

From Bates' we went to Johnson's on Eagle Chief Creek. The range here had almost been destroyed for want of rain, and had it been much later would have compelled cattle men to keep out of that section entirely. Mr. Johnson has 1,900 head of stock cattle, and 1,600 more coming up the trail. The Kiowas and Comanches raided his herd as he was coming out of Texas last spring and stole 250 head of large cattle. He will endeavor to have the Agent make them pay for it. He has but three herders with the 1,600 head of cattle, and they seem to get along very well. His brand is 5 with a bar across the top, branded on the hip.

Mr. J. W. Short, on one of the western branches of Turkey Creek, just above where the Ellsworth trail crosses, has forty head of three and four year old cattle, which he offers for $14 per head, and 54 yearlings at $8 each. His two year olds he offers for $12. Here is a bargain for someone wanting to engage in stock. The cattle are half Texan and in good order.

Two men attempted to run off forty head of ponies last week, but were pursued by officers and several shots exchanged. The thieves got in the brush on Salt Fork and made their escape without the ponies.

The blacksmith soldier who deserted from Fort Reno, and took a horse with him, was caught at Wellington. He will probably go to the Leavenworth military prison for five years.

The Dodge City Times was mistaken about the Pawnees killing buffalo on Medicine Lodge Creek. There have been none in that region for more than a year. Deer, antelope, turkeys, and wolves are plentiful, with occasionally a stray elk or bear.

In attempting to cross the North Fork of the Canadian River on the 17th inst., while it was full from bank to bank, our horse mired down in the quicksand and left us to make our way to the shore with gun, saddle bags, etc., on our own back. We landed on the military reserve of Fort Cantonment, the new post, and were accosted by the provost guard, to whom we gave little satisfaction, not being in a humor to talk. He informed us that every person had to have a pass to travel through the Territory. We gently hinted that we preferred to talk with the commanding officer, and were escorted to him. Col. Dodge, being absent, we were not recognized by the new official, but was helped out of the dilemma by the appearance of the Post Scout, Amos Chapman, without producing our papers. Covered with mud and soaking with water, with a small arsenal attached to our person, we well might have been taken for almost any kind of a criminal.

The permanent buildings of the new Post are being erected of stone, on a small mound just north of the temporary post, in a more pleasant and healthy location. There are six companies here of the 23rd Infantry, formerly stationed at Fort Leavenworth. During the absence of Col. Dodge, Capt. George M. Randall, of Co. I, has command. The companies are A, C, D, G, I, and K. The balance of the regiment is at Camp Supply.

Mr. Keating, of Leavenworth, is Post Trader, and has a fine store and stock of goods. They have a saw mill, brick yard, one saloon, one blacksmith, and all the necessary tradesmen here. The health of the soldiers has not been very good, and several deaths have occurred during their short stay. About 23 have deserted this spring, and a number caught and brought back who attempted it. Mr. Bigford of Leavenworth has the hay and wood contract, and is paying laborers $25 per month and board. His contract to furnish wood at the Post is $1.00 per cord, and hay at $7 per ton. Corn retails at one dollar per bushel, and is hard to get. The suttlers say they would buy a quantity if it should be brought in. Board at the citizens' mess house is $5 per week. At the laborers', $2. There is not much amusement here, during the warm weather. In fact the 23rd is not so apt in making amusements as some other regiments. Yours, C. M.

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Arkansas City Traveler, August 27, 1879.

JUST RECEIVED. A complete stock of hams, shoulders, bacon, white mackerel, pickled codfish, dried beef, Rio and Java coffees, teas, charm baking powders, coal oil, etc., at J. H. Phillips, the new grocer. Call and examine and be satisfied with the price.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 27, 1879.

Stone, fruit jars, jugs, milk crocks and churns, and jars of all sizes at H. GODEHARD'S.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 27, 1879.

I have a double set of light harness, a light wagon, and an old buckboard I want to sell. Also five work horses and some unbroke stock. C. M. SCOTT, Arkansas City, Ks.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 27, 1879.

For Rent. A large front office for rent over Furniture store. P. PEARSON.

[PERSONALS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, August 27, 1879.

Put up plenty of hay. You'll need it this winter.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 27, 1879.

E. D. Eddy and wife will be home this evening.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 27, 1879.

The Texas fever is killing off the cattle near Peru.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 27, 1879.

Dr. Hughes is at Osage Agency inspecting cattle.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 27, 1879.

Mr. David Pruden and wife return to their Dayton home the first of next week.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 27, 1879.

A four-horse stage is to be put on the line between this place and Winfield next week.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 27, 1879.

Capt. Scott tells some wonderful stories of the healing powers of the Salt City waters.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 27, 1879.

A brother of Mr. Matlack arrived last Saturday evening from Iowa, and will take a position in the store.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 27, 1879.

Hon. Joseph Hertford, special agent for the office of Indian Affairs, gave the TRAV ELER a call last Thursday.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 27, 1879.

Harvey Berger started on his return trip to Colorado yesterday morning, where he has a position in a saw mill.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 27, 1879.

Hack service from Arkansas City to Okmulgee, Indian Territory, by way of Sac and Fox Agency, will commence the first of next month.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 27, 1879.

The Howard boys have concluded to put up a brick store room adjoining Mr. Matlack's. Work on both these buildings will commence immediately.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 27, 1879.

Dr. W. T. Arnold, of Salt City, was in town Monday. The Doctor is just recovering from a severe attack of fever, and contemplates taking a trip East this winter to recuperate.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 27, 1879.

A brown parasol, with gold mounted pearl handle, was lost last Tuesday, August 19, 1879, between the school house and town. The finder will confer a favor by leaving it at this office.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 27, 1879.

The track-laying on the Cowley, Sumner & Ft. Smith railroad is completed to within three miles of Winfield. We understand the main force has been withdrawn and put to work on the Wellington branch, while the bridge is being built over the Walnut, when the company will finish their work in Cowley County without further delay, building directly to this place.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 27, 1879.

Buggy riding always is nice, but a ride in one of Patterson & Co.'s new buggies, behind those splendid grays, is simply superb. It is without doubt the most stylish turn-out in Cowley County.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 27, 1879.

J. C. Eager, the gentleman who has superintended the remodeling of the City Hotel, having completed his work, left for a trip through Sumner County last Sunday morning, expecting to return soon.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 27, 1879.

Cowley County is soon to be honored by the presence of President Hayes, who will visit Winfield with Gov. St. John on or about the 27th of September. Manning should roast another ox and give a grand barbecue.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 27, 1879.

Notice. There will be a regular meeting of the Pleasant Valley S. P. U. on Thursday night, September 4th, at the Odessa schoolhouse. A full attendance is requested.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 27, 1879.

Mr. Henshaw, of Winfield, was in town Friday. He is settling up his business in this county preparatory to making a visit to the Pacific slope, after which he purposes returning and going into the lumber business at this place.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 27, 1879.

The ladies of the Presbyterian society will give a lawn social at the residence of Mrs. Mowry tomorrow, Thursday evening. There will be peaches in abundance, and a good time is guaranteed to all who may attend. Free transportation from town.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 27, 1879.

Since Cap. Sanford has moved his furniture down, the music loving young gentlemen gather at the new City Hotel every evening to enjoy a sing and listen to most excellent music on Mrs. Sanford's piano. It is one of Decker Bros. make, and a very fine instrument.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 27, 1879.

L. H. Hope, of Winfield, and Mr. Evarts, of Topeka, with their wives, had a little family picnic on the Walnut east of town last Sunday. Lloyd is Winfield's favorite jeweler, and carries the largest stock in the county, and is well worthy of the large trade he enjoys.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 27, 1879.

C. H. Sylvester, principal of our schools, arrived Sunday night. He will spend this week at the Institute in Winfield, and be ready for business on the 8th of September. Mr. Cal. Swarts has been employed as teacher in the intermediate department, which meets the approval of all parties.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 27, 1879.

Mr. Rodocker, with Miss Mattie Walters and Miss Patton, two of Winfield's fairest daughters, drove to the mineral springs at Salt City last Sunday, and in the afternoon favored our city with their presence. Being of a devout turn of mind, they attended church in the evening before returning home.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 27, 1879.

Mr. S. J. Rice, one of Bolton township's farmers, called on us last Friday. Mr. Rice has been rather unfortunate with his crops this year, but has not lost faith in Cowley yet. The festive grasshopper took his wheat last fall, whereupon he sowed flax, under the impression that a grasshopper's stomach didn't crave such provender; but Mr. Grasshopper proved himself equal to the emergency, and swallowed the flax with evident relish. Mr. Rice will try it again, however, believing that all countries have some drawbacks, but that no section has fewer than this. We trust that he will meet with better success next time.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 27, 1879.

Billy Arlington, the champion humorous lecturer in the country, will lecture at the school- house in our city next Tuesday evening. This gentleman has been before the public for more than twenty-five years, first as a minstrel, but of late years as a lecturer, and has given such entire satisfaction that his name is a household word in Eastern circles. While in the Arlington, Cotton & Kemble troupe he built the Meyer's opera house at Chicago, playing there until 1874. Mr. Arlington's lecture is without exception the best thing of its kind before the public. In order to start a library for the school in our city, this lecture is given under the auspices of the literary society, and the proceeds will be devoted to purchasing books. Such a worthy object should not fail in drawing a large audience, and Mr. Sylvester promises to keep the ball rolling until we can boast of a good library. The Baptist church handles Arlington at Winfield, the proceeds to aid their society in building, and the library associations of Wichita and Eldorado take him in those cities. Reserved seat tickets are for sale at Eddy's drug store; price fifty cents; regular admission thirty-five cents. For the sake of our school and library, let there be a good turn-out.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 27, 1879.

The best and most important improvement in our city is the thorough overhauling and remodeling of the City Hotel by Mr. J. C. Eager, an agent of Mr. Tisdale. He has done his work in a very thorough manner, having put the hotel in first-class condition. From the new roof to the cellar, the house has been cleaned, freshly painted and papered outside and in, and the stairways have been altered and made much more convenient. The work being completed, the house will soon be thrown open to the public, and under good management will be certain to receive a large share of patronage.

By way of giving the hotel the "name of good places," Mr. Eager gave a social dance on Tuesday evening of last week, which was a success in every particular, the lovers of the mazy keeping the fun up until the "wee sma' hours." Among those from abroad, i.e., Winfield, we were pleased to see Messrs. O. M. Seward, S. Suss, Charley Kelly, Eli Youngheim, Keys, Rodocker, also M. L. Bangs, while the fair sex was represented by a choice quartette composed of the Misses Patton, Miss Iowa Roberts and Miss Mattie Walters. This hotel has been opened under very favorable circumstances, and Messrs. Eager and Tisdale deserve the thanks of this community for the increased accommodations that can now be furnished to strangers visiting our city.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 27, 1879.

The old Jim Mitchell building, that has weathered the elements for so many years, is now no more, having been torn down last Monday to make room for Matlack's two-story brick. In this house Cresswell Grote was born: the first child born on the town site of Arkansas City. Another item of interest connected with this structure is the manner in which a perpendicular was determined. Instead of using a plumb-line for this purpose, the carpenter spit to the ground, which explains why the building always leaned to the north.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 27, 1879.

"All the go" is going to Salt City on Sundays. Every day in the week witnesses increased numbers visiting the mineral springs, the virtues of whose waters are fast becoming known all over the country, and on Saturday the crowd is multiplied by ten. The curative properties of these springs are doing wonders and ere many months are fled we expect to see a large hotel and commodious bath houses erected for the accommodation of visiting pilgrims. The lame, the blind, and the halt flock to this resort, and none fail of obtaining relief.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 27, 1879.

We received a pleasant call from Mr. John Strain, of Emporia, last Saturday. Mr. Strain was one of the original town company of Arkansas City, but sold his shares to C. R. Sipes, and for the past eight years has been farming at his present home, some three miles from Emporia. He still owns a number of lots in this city, however, and the coming of the railroad caused him to pay us a visit in order to look up his interests at this place.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 27, 1879.

Messrs. Newman and Mitchell, the gentlemen who lately purchased the mineral springs at Salt City, were at that place last Wednesday, looking out a location for their new hotel, which is to be completed this season. It is stated that the hotel when finished will cost ten thousand dollars, and will have every convenience, bath-rooms, etc., and all modern improvements. Wellington Vidette.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 27, 1879.

The "old reliable," with O. P. Houghton at the head, is rolling in the new goods this week. O. P. has ordered an immense amount of ready-made clothing of the latest styles from Eastern markets, and if you want something cheap, good, and nice, just hold off for a few days, until his stock is ready for inspection, and our word for it you can be suited. Arkansas City Traveler, August 27, 1879.

Frank and Tom (i.e., Speers & Mantor) don't want anybody fooling around there for a week, so they can get that pile of goods laid out in shape. It came in last night.

[ORDINANCE NO. 66.]

Arkansas City Traveler, August 27, 1879.

An ordinance vacating parts of certain streets, avenue, and alleys therein named, and granting a right of way to the Cowley, Sumner & Fort Smith Railroad Company.

Be it ordained by the Mayor and Councilmen of the City of Arkansas City:

SECTION 1. All the following described parts of streets, avenues, and alleys in said City are hereby annulled and vacated, to-wit, all that portion of Second Street south of Eighth Avenue in said city; all that portion of First street south of Central Avenue in said city; all that portion of Second Avenue east of a line extending north and south on the east side of the alley in blocks Nos. 23 and 24 in said city; all that portion of Third Avenue east of a line extending north and south on the east side of the alley in blocks Nos. 22 and 23 in said city; all that portion of Fourth Avenue east of the west side of Second street in said city; all that portion of Fifth Avenue east of Third street in said city; all that portion of Seventh Avenue between a line extending along the east side of the alley in blocks Nos. 22 and 23 in said city; all that portion of Fourth Avenue east of the west side of Second street in said city; all that portion of Fifth Avenue east of Third street in said city; all that portion of Seventh Avenue between a line extending along the east side of the alley in blocks Nos. 18 and 19 in said city, and a line extending along the west side of the alley in blocks Nos. 6 and 7 in said city; the whole of the alleys in blocks Nos. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 20 and 21 in said city.

SECTION 2. In consideration of the Cowley, Sumner & Fort Smith Railroad Company constructing or causing to be constructed its said line of railroad into the said city of Arkansas City, and erecting and maintaining a suitable depot building upon the lands condemned or purchased for depot purposes, and upon that portion of the same now known and designated as block No. 20 or the north end of block No. 21 in said city, a right of way is hereby granted to said railroad company into and through all that portion of Second street north of the south line of Eighth Avenue, and the said Cowley, Sumner & Fort Smith Railroad Company is hereby authorized to occupy forever any portion, or all, of said portion of said Second street hereby granted, and all other streets of said city where the same intersect or cross said Second street, for the purpose of maintaining and operating its said railroad into or through said city, and may maintain and operate in said Second street so granted as aforesaid, four tracks if it shall be deemed necessary or expedient to so occupy and use said street or any part of the same.

SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect and be and remain in force from and after its passage and publication in the Arkansas City TRAVELER, a newspaper published in said city. JAS. I. MITCHELL, Mayor.

Attest: I. H. BONSALL, City Clerk.

[MURDER OF CAPTAIN SECRIST IN INDIAN TERRITORY.]

Arkansas City Traveler, September 3, 1879 - Editorial Page.

Captain Secrist's body has been found. A detail of soldiers, who left Vinita, I. T., in search of Captain Secrist, conductor of the mail route, who has been missing for some weeks, found his body nearly eaten up by wolves about 180 miles southwest of Vinita, and about 20 miles from the stage line. A large bullet wound was discovered in his head. His body was identified by his clothing, and papers scattered near it. While out there the soldiers were told that there was a gang of some fifty desperadoes in the hills in the neighborhood, and they sent the soldiers word that if they wanted to see them, to come on.

If this band of cut-throats and robbers is as large as represented; and we have good reason to believe it is for the Territory is full of escaped horse thieves and murderers, the border towns of Kansas along the southern line are in great danger from frequent raids from them and some protection to these towns ought to be afforded by the United States authorities.

One town, Caneyville, has been successfully pillaged by them already, and if nothing is done to capture or prevent them they will try their hand on other and larger towns. Will the State or the government afford this protection, or shall these outlaws have things their own way and rob and murder at their pleasure?

The soldiers cannot find any trace of the other men who accompanied Captain Secrist. The supposition is they have also been murdered.

[ACCIDENT AT STONE QUARRY: DAN THOMPSON KILLED.]

Arkansas City Traveler, September 3, 1879 - Editorial Page.

Thursday evening about 6 o'clock one of the guys to the derrick in one of the stone quarries southeast of the city [Winfield], now being worked by the bridge men, broke, letting the mast fall. In its fall it struck and brushed under it a young man by the name of Dan Thompson, who has be