[EDITORIAL COLUMN - NATHAN HUGHES, PUBLISHER.]

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, January 21, 1880

On Tuesday morning we went out to the grounds that have recently attracted considerable attention on account of the gold and silver formation said to exist there. This locality is about three miles northwest of town in a sandy region covered with a growth of black oaks. We publish in this number of the TRAVELER two assays of specimens taken from these grounds, and while we do not pretend to say whether the ore is rich enough to justify the expense of smelting, we know to a certainty that the supply is almost unlimited of both the black and red formation. If the mineral should justify the expense of smelting, it will soon revolutionize this part of the country and it is a gross fabrication to deny its existence.

Mr. Eddy: The two samples of sand stone you sent me each carried 18 ounces of silver to the ton. I say about 18 oz. because with the scales I used I could only determine that it was more than 15 oz. and less than 20 oz.

I would have answered sooner but the package was delayed on the road and I did not receive it until two days ago. Yours, D. McK.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880

A. T. & S. F. Railroad Company,

Engineering Department,

Topeka, Kansas.

December 15, 1879.

I. H. Bonsall, Esq.

Dear Sir: Enclosed another assay. This is also from a careful and reliable assayist, and looks well. Truly Yours, THOS. A. SEELY.

November 22, 1879.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880

H. B. Alexander, Esq.

Dear Sir: The Sample of ore pulverized and received by mail has been assayed by fire, and the return shows

Gold ........................ $10.34

Silver ......................... 1.93

Per ton of 2,000 pounds: $12.27

[THE TERRITORY OF OKLAHOMA.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880. Editorial Page.

Washington, Jan. 15. The Senate Committee on Territories, some days ago, referred to a sub-committee, composed of Senators Vest, Butler, and Logan, the question of the organization of the Indian Territory into a Territorial Government. The sub-committee, after several sessions, directed Senator Vest to prepare a bill providing for the establishment of the Territory of Oklahoma, and the appointment by the President of the usual Territorial officers. The legislative branch of the proposed Territorial Government is to consist of the Council of thirteen members and the house of twenty-six. Representatives are appointed among the several tribes according to the number of qualified voters. Any male Indian twenty-one years of age, who has adopted the customs of civilized life, will be entitled to vote. Lands are to be surveyed, and each person who is a member of a tribe occupying a reservation within the limits of the Territory is entitled to a homestead of 160 acres. Adults can select their own homesteads, and minors by their guardians. The alienation of homesteads is prohibited for twenty years. For an Indian to become a citizen he must be a resident of the United States for five years, a resident of the Territory, and have a good moral character for two years. Such Indians are to be paid the cash value in proportion of the funds of the tribe held in trust by the United States, and the bill also repeals all acts granting lands in the Territory to railroads upon the extinguishment of the Indian title, and sections 16 and 36 are reserved for school purposes. The sub-committee, and, in fact, the full committee, are very doubtful as to the right of Congress to dispossess the Indians of their lands, and they will so frame their bill as to prevent those objections which the Indian tribes within the Territory have hitherto made against the organization of a Territorial form of government, and will endeavor to protect them in their rights by every means within the power of Congress.

[LETTER FROM "TRAMP"]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880. Editorial Page.

Editor Traveler: In tramping over Cowley County, where I propose, when the trumpet blows, to rest my weary bones, as per promise, I will give you my impression of the several townships as I pass them.

The first point I struck after leaving the Territory was what is called East Bolton, and at the point where the Arkansas River enters the Territory. There lives Mathew Chambers on a rich first and second bottom farm of two hundred and forty acres, and one has only to partake of his fluid and substantial hospitality; view his one hundred head of brood cows and two hundred stock hogs, to pronounce him a prosperous and successful farmer. He is building a stone barn, 30 x 46, with a two foot Wall. On his farm is located a saw mill, and the yard is filled with oak, walnut, elm, and cottonwood logs, and I was told that it kept four teams constantly running to keep the mill supplied.

East Bolton is a narrow strip south of the river, six miles long and three in width, and yet in that small strip, that has only been settled seven years, there is now in wheat over two thousand acres, and more than one-third of the township.

And when one sees in so new a country as this the corn cribs of Wm. Kay, with his six thousand bushels of corn and about two hundred hogs, or W. J. Hamilton's eight thousand bushels, and hogs till you can't rest, one is led to inquire where did all this corn come from or are we in the land of Egypt. Nor have they neglected good stone barns and dwelling houses, fine, young orchards and hedges. All point to this as a good "hog and harmony" region, which is the only sure basis of successful farming.

Wm. Kay is now building a large, fine stone dwelling that would be a credit to a country fifty years old.

Many of the citizens are in debt, and good improved farms can be bought at, or about, ten dollars per acre.

In the west part of East Bolton such farms and buildings as Buggy's, Harkins', and others would do credit to Iowa or Illinois. With good schools, good water, and timber convenient, I predict for East Bolton a prosperous future. TRAMP.

[ADS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.

STAR RESTAURANT, Fifth Avenue, West side of Summit Street. Meals at all hours.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.

Tenders his professional service to the citizens of Arkansas City and vicinity. Surgical dressings, and diseases of the Eye, Ear, Throat and Nose (Nasal Catarrh) a specialty. Office over L. McLaughlin's Store. Summit Street, Arkansas City, Kansas.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.

On Wednesday, February 11th, 1880, I will offer for sale, at public auction, the following described property: Span of good mules, 5 head of work horses, 2 colts, 2 milk cows, 1 heifer, 2 calves, 100 head of hogs, 6 dozen chickens, 1 dozen ducks, 1,000 bushels of corn, 100 bushels of potatoes, 50 bushels of oats, 2 good farm wagons, 1 spring wagon, 1 self- binding harvester, in use one year, grass mower and sulky rake, 1 sulky plow with breaker, 2 stirring plows, 1 cultivator, 2 harrows, 1 2-horse corn planter, 300 posts, 200 rails, 3 pairs harness, 1 saddle, 4 ricks hay, etc. Sale will commence at 9 o'clock a.m., at my residence on the Arkansas River, in Beaver township, 10-1/2 miles southwest of Winfield.

TERMS: Sums under $10 cash, over $10 and under $100, 9 months time, over $100 1 year's time, with approved security. HENRY HANSON.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.

We are now prepared to sell Osage Shaft COAL, Trinidad COAL, and Blacksmith COAL selected from the mines near Trinidad. LEONARD & CO.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.

Try our "MONOGRAM" cigars, best 5 cent cigar in town at the GREEN FRONT.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.

If the ladies and children want woolen sacks and hoods they can find all styles at Matlack's.

A word to the wise! Cold weather is coming. Ladies, purchase your wraps, cloaks, shawls, sacks, and hoods of Matlack.

All kinds of blankets at Matlack's.

New fringes and laces for winter dresses at Matlack's.

Ladies, call at Matlack's and look through the assortment of cloaks, both "Beaver" and "Metalasse" cut and made in latest styles. Very handsome!

Largest stock of gloves to be found in this market at Matlack's.

Merino union suits for children's underwear can be had at Matlack's.

A case of new prints, chintzes, and ginghams just received at Matlack's.

Ladies and gents Castor gloves at Matlack's.

A complete line of Ladies, Misses, and Children's shoes at Matlacks.

Ladies call and examine my bedspreads. S. MATLACK.

Ladies who desire fine woolen hose, regular made, for themselves and children will find them at Matlack's.

A handsome line of winter dress goods including cashmeres, alapacas, gaonic, corgola, and cordrette cloths, clarendon and princess cloths, and many cheaper grades at Matlack's.

New Ruchings, A complete line of Swiss Embroideries, Frilling, Guipure, Yak, and Valencainnes Laces in large variety. Cotton, Linen, and Silk Handkerchiefs and Ladies, Misses, and Children's Hosiery a Specialty. S. MATLACK.

Good Dried Apples, 5 cents per pound. S. MATLACK.

TABLE COVERS and Bedspreads, at MATLACK'S.

Children must have shoes and you can find all kinds at MATLACKS.

Cracked Pearl wheat at S. Matlack's.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.

TAKE NOTICE. All persons indebted to us for Drugs and Medicines must call and settle before February 1st, 1880, and save cost. LOOMIS & HOLLAWAY.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.

The best Livery Barn in the city for sale. Also a good dwelling house and town lots for sale in a desirable part of the city. Inquire of JAMES L. HUEY.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.

J. L. Huey has tax roll for 1879, in the office lately occupied by Channell & McLaughlin. Tax receipts given when money is paid. Fee 50 cents.

[PERSONALS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.

Mr. Bishop is erecting the boss dwelling in the city.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.

Mr. Wm. Burkey, of Salt City, was in town last Saturday.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.

Thanks to Charley Hollaway for a very handsome pen holder.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.

Boon Hartsock is on the street with a nobby transfer wagon.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.

January 20, shipped 111 hogs, weight 30,419, $3.50, Cox & Nichols.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.

The engineer of the Santa Fe railroad is finishing a very neat cottage on the east side of town.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.

James Benedict is building a storehouse on Central Avenue for the Agricultural Implement trade.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.

The Department has notified the railroad officers to extend mail service from Winfield to Arkansas City.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.

Mr. James Wilson is building an addition of about 20 feet to his store, and intends to increase his stock of goods.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.

MARRIED. By Elder Broadbent, at his residence, January 13th, 1880, T. J. Lewis and Laura Edds, both of Sumner county.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.

Mr. O'Harrow, of Albion, New York, cousin of C. R. Sipes, is here on a visit of inspection, and expresses himself as well pleased with the new West.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.

Mr. Dandy, of Texas, and formerly of Chicago, arrived here last night. We understand Mr. Dandy will engage in the sale of musical instruments at this place.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.

FOOTBALL. Last Saturday afternoon was so warm and nice that the fun-loving citizens of our city participated in a game of football, and seemed to enjoy themselves hugely.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.

DIED. Mr. Israel Swickard, on Friday, January 16th, 1880, at his residence about five miles northwest of Arkansas City. He leaves a wife and two children to mourn his loss.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.

The demand for Post Office boxes exceeds the supply, and those who wish to retain their boxes must pay the rent promptly or their mail will be placed in the General Delivery.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.

Business has increased so rapidly since the arrival of the railroad that our merchants have either to build additions to the old stores or build new ones to supply the increase of trade.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.

Mr. A. J. Ash, late of Ash & Payne, proposes to go into the stock business in Cowley county. We hope Mr. Ash may find wealth in pursuing the bounding steer over the plains of Cowley. Atchison Champion.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.

MARRIED. George Walker, of Winfield, and Miss Jennie Sleigh, of Oxford, were married in Winfield last week. George kept the matter very quiet; although he was around town for several days, his marriage will be news to the public.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.

Last Saturday the horses ran away with the omnibus, and threw the driver off. As one of the lead horses was a little faster than the rest, they ran around in a circle until they were caught. No damage was done, and no one was hurt.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.

A very destructive fire has been raging in the Territory near the Salt Fork, south of this city, by which seven horses belonging to Capt. Nipp, and several for the Dean boys, were burned to death. No further damage has yet been heard of.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.

Mr. Shivley, a German from Texas, is here prospecting with a view of purchasing property if pleased with our country. If Mr. Shivley settles here, some fifteen other families will join him. Come along, lots of room and no better country or people under the sun.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.

The school room for the infant classes will be opened on Monday next. We would suggest to the teacher of this department to look well to the ventilation of the room. Frail constitutions and the germs of disease that follow the victim through life often have their origin in the school room.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.

Mr. Hoffmaster is making preparations to build an addition on the west side of his restaurant on Fifth Avenue, as the building he has now is not large enough to accommodate his boarders. It will be completed in a couple of weeks, and then he will be able to room about 25 boarders.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.

Notice is hereby given to the citizens of Bolton Township that there will be a meeting held at the Bland schoolhouse on Saturday, January 31st, at 2 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of nominating township officers for the ensuing year.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.

The law licensing the killing of quail expired on the 31st of December, 1879, and hereafter any person killing, having in possession, or exposing quail for sale is liable to a fine of ten dollars, and further makes any express or railroad company liable for handling the same. One-half this penalty goes to the party complaining, or giving the necessary information.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.

L. C. Wood has sold his livery stock and leased his stable to Furgason & McIntire of Wichita. Mr. Wood will improve his vacant lots on Fifth Avenue. Fifth Avenue draws, don't it? With little or no improvement on that street it more than holds its own against all odds, and now that the mail will come up from the depot on that street it will continue the boss Avenue in town.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.

Mahlon Stubbs came up from the Kaw Indian Agency last Friday. He says that but three hundred and fifty members of the Kaw tribe are now alive, and that they are on the decrease very fastfifty having died since his late connection with the agency. Mr. Stubbs reports Arkansas City boomingand says he bought the second railroad ticket ever sold at that point. Emporia Ledger.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.

Mr. Frank Hutchinson gave a party to his many friends last Friday evening, in honor of his twenty-first birthday. The crowd in attendance was very large and a splendid time was had by all who participated. They separated at a late hour, thinking that it was the party of the season. Pea-nuts served for refreshments.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.

A new town has been laid out on the Grouse where the railroad crosses the same, and the prospect is that it will become a point of considerable importance. We have not yet heard the name of the town, though it is located in range 7, on Ballon's land. It is surrounded by a good country, and will control a large trade in that part of the county that was formerly tributary to Winfield. Burden and Lazette will be merged in the new town.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.

What are the citizens thinking of that they do not burn around the town? It is now nearing spring, when prairie fires will be set out all over the country to burn up the old grass, and the fire is more than likely to run in on us. The northeast part of the city, especially, is in need of a safe-guard against the fire, as there is no protection except a narrow wagon road, and there is a large number of new dwellings in that part that, if a fire should once get under headway, could not be saved. Will not someone take steps in this direction before it is too late?

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.

The readers of the TRAVELER who reside on the border will read with interest the status of the bill introduced in Congress for the organization of the Territory of Oklahoma. Several of our exchanges from more northern localities question the wisdom of opening the Indian Territory to settlement, though in this opinion we do not share. With the Territory organized for settlement, our farmers would find an excellent market for their produce, and our towns on the border would receive trade and activity that nothing else can supply. We think it a very selfish view that excludes from settlement a Territory simply because it may drain from localities some of its population. Senator Vest, who introduced this bill, is a Missouri Democrat, and if his party, in Congress, thinks they can gain any political advantage by organizing the Territory for settlement, we feel certain that it will be done before the first day of June. As a party measure it must be utilized before the fall campaign or it will be forever lost to the Democratic party. Momento mori.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.

There was a public installation of the officers of South Bend Grange (No. 1036) last Saturday night at their hall in Pleasant Valley township. The room was tastefully decorated; a good audience was in attendance, and an interesting meeting was held. The following is a list of the officers for the year 1880.

Master: S. H. Parks.

Overseer: J. W. Adams.

Lecturer: E. F. Green.

Stewart: S. O. Hunt.

Assistant Stewart: T. Hughes.

Chaplain: R. L. Wright.

Treasurer: T. B. McCollom.

Secretary: S. H. Tolles.

Gate-keeper: Joshua Birdzell.

Cres: Miss Eva Birdzell.

Pomona: Mrs. Hunt.

Flora: Mrs. Adams.

Stewardess: Mrs. Campbell.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.

Mr. Smith, who resides in the Centennial school district, reports that quite an excitement exists in that neighborhood, arising from Mr. James Mann being bitten by a rabid dog on Saturday last. Several head of stock were also bitten by the same dog. Mr. Mann is now en route to Paola in quest of that notorious mad stone, and God knows we hope his faith will make him whole.

[THE SCHOOL LIBRARY.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.

The following is a list of the books at present in the High School Library.

HISTORY.

NAME, AUTHOR, NO.

History of Greece, Smith, No. 9.

History of Rome, Smith, No. 25.

Fifteen Decisive Battles, Creasy, No. 10.

Knickerbocker New York, Irving, No. 1

Child's England, Dickens, No. 11.

History of Chivalry, James, No. 14.

Conquest of Granada, Irving, No. 56.

BIOGRAPHY.

NAME, AUTHOR, NO.

Wm. the Conqueror, Abbott, No. 3.

Madame Roland, Abbott, No. 4.

Julius Caesar, Abbott, No. 5.

Hernando Cortez, Abbott, No. 6.

Emperor Nero, Abbott, No. 45.

Mary Queen of Scots, Abbott, No. 46.

Alexander the Great, Abbott, No. 47.

Queen Hortense, Abbott, No. 48.

Romulus, Abbott, No. 49.

Richard III, Abbott, No. 50.

Walter Scott, Hutton, No. 13.

Life of Washington, Bancroft, No. 15.

TRAVEL AND EXPLORATION.

NAME, AUTHOR, NO.

Alhambra, Irving, No. 5.

Siam, Bacon, No. 38.

Central Asia, Taylor, No. 39.

Arabia, Taylor, No. 40.

Japan, Taylor, No. 42.

Wild Men & Wild Beasts, Cuming, No. 41.

Yellowstone Park, Richardson, No. 43.

A Kansas Abroad, Prentis, No. 27.

POETRY.

NAME, AUTHOR, NO.

Complete Works of Tennyson, No. 18.

Compete Works of Longfellow, No. 55.

Complete Works of Scott, No. 52.

Complete Works of Burns, No. 51.

Lucile, Owen Meredith, No. 22.

Kathrina, Holland, No. 44.

FICTION.

NAME, AUTHOR, NO.

Northern Lands, Optic, No. 32.

John Halifax, Muloch, No. 16.

Victor of Wakefield, Goldsmith, No. 17.

Dombey & Son, Dickens, No. 21.

Nicholas Nickleby, Dickens, No. 23.

David Copperfield, Dickens, No. 58.

Undine, etc., Fouque, No. 24.

Twice Told Takes, I, II, Hawthorne, Nos. 53 and 54.

Jane Eyre, Bronte, No. 57.

Romola, Eliot, No. 59.

Swiss Family Robinson, No. 60.

Ivanhoe, Scott, No. 61.

Robinson Crusoe, Defoe, No. 62.

ESSAYS AND MISCELLANEOUS.

NAME, AUTHOR, NO.

Politics for Young Americans, Nordhoff, No. 7.

Natural History, Wood, No. 8.

Juvenile Speaker, Russell, No. 12.

Recollections of a Literary Life, Mitford, No. 19.

Four Georges, Thackeray, No. 20.

Good Morals & Manners, Gow, No. 26.

Earth and Man, Guyot, No. 28.

Rhetoric, Hill, No. 29.

Sketches of Creation, Winchell, No. 30.

Story on the Constitution, No. 31.

Ag. Rep. Kan., 1877-1878, No. 33.

Cyclopedia Com. Things, Champlin, No. 34.

Words, Use and Abuse, Mathews, No. 35.

Hours with Men & Books, Mathews, No. 36.

The Great Conversers, Mathews, No. 37.

The Library is open from four till five p.m. of every Friday.

Books are loaned at the rate of ten cents per volume. This entitles the person paying to keep the book two weeks. Fines are assessed according to Rules, which will be found in each volume.

It is hoped that the town's people will take an interest in this. Donations of money, or books of standard value, can be handed to Librarian or any of the Teachers. Make this a success. Give the aid of your purse liberally. It will advance the interests of education and progress materially. C. H. SYLVESTER, Librarian.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.

Wheat, 85 cents.

Corn, 20 cents.

Hogs, choice, $3.50

Wheat, No. 2, $1.04-1/2

Corn, 28-3/4 cents

Hogs, choice, $4.10 @ $4.25

Medium to fair, $3.80 @ $4.00

Stockers, $2.25 @ $3.50

Flour, per 100, $2.50 to $3.25

Corn, per bushel, 25 cents

Corn Meal per 100, $1.00

Oat Meal per 100, 30 cents

Potatoes, $1.00 to $1.25

Sweet potatoes, per lb., 3 to 4 cents

Dressed turkeys, per lb., 10 cents

Dressed chickens, per lb., 8 cents

Hominy, per lb., 5 cents

Michigan Apples, per bbl., $6.50

Michigan apples, per peck, 70 cents to 80 cents

Onions, per peck, 75 cents

Cabbage, per head, 5 to 15 cents

Turnips, per peck, 15 cents

Beans, per lb., 6-1/4 cents

Cranberries, per lb., 15 cents

Coffee, per lb., 22 to 35 cents

Sugar, per lb., 10 to 12-1/2 cents

Rice, per lb., 10 to 12-1/2 cents

Prunes, per lb., 12-1/2 cents

Tea, per lb., 25 cents to $1.00

Crackers, per lb., 10 to 15 cents

Cheese, per lb., 20 cents

Bacon, per lb., 12 cents

Ham, per lb., 10 to 15 cents

Shoulders, per lb., 8 cents

Steak, beef, per lb., 8 to 10 cents

Roast, beef, per lb., 8 cents

Ribs, pork, per lb., 3 to 5 cents

Sides, pork, per lb., 10 cents

Pickled pork, per lb., 10 cents

Sausage, per lb., 8 to 10 cents

Soap, per bar, 5 to 10 cents

White Fish, per lb., 10 cents

Mackerel, per lb., 10 cents

Rope, per lb., 15 cents

Cider, per gal., 50 to 60 cents

Dried Fruits, per lb., 12-1/2 to 20 cents

Salt, per lb., 2 cents

Peanuts, per bu., $1.00

Dried Sweet Corn, per lb., 15 cents

Cracked Wheat, per lb., 10 cents

January 19, 1880.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.

Congressman Beltzhoover has introduced a bill in the House to prevent and punish the sale of arms and ammunition to uncivilized Indians. The measure should be passed without any opposition. More than half of our Indian troubles may be directly attributed to the fact that the Government has heretofore taken no effective steps to prevent the sale of arms and fixed ammunition to savage tribes. The law as it stands prohibits the sale of rifles and cartridges upon the reservations and to hostile tribes while waging war; but even this vague and unsatisfactory law is not executed. In the neighborhood of every reservation there are dealers in arms at all times ready to supply the largest demands of the Indians. The trade is exceedingly profitable, the purchasers usually paying enormous prices in valuable furs for their guns and ammunition.

The officers of the Interior Department know that this traffic is being carried on continually, and it is not unlikely that some of them are permitted to share in its profits as a reward for permitting sales on the reservations. Secretary Schurz maintains that he has no sufficient authority to drive the traders off, and we do not doubt that he is right, though we are far from certain that he would interfere if he could.

The army has no power to meddle with the business. It is inconceivable why this condition of affairs should have been permitted to continue so long; to permit it to continue longer would be little less than criminal. In one sense it is rather late in the day to interfere, because there is hardly an able-bodied savage Indian in the West who is not at present supplied with a small arsenal of the most destructive arms known to modern science.

During the Sioux war two years ago, the red warriors were better armed than the soldiers sent against them. The Utes engaged in the Thornburgh massacre all carried long-range Winchester rifles and an endless supply of metallic cartridges; while the soldiers had only carbinesgood arms at close range, but no match for the superior rifles in the hands of their savage foes. It would not be easy to take their trusty breech-loaders away from the Indians, but they might be rendered practically harmless by the enactment and strict enforcement of a well-digested law to prevent and punish the sale of any more fixed ammunition to the uncivilized tribes, either on or off their reservations. Of course, the sale of arms should also be prevented in the same manner.

No civilized Government would think for a moment of permitting the inmates of its penitentiaries and insane asylums to arm themselves with repeating rifles. The savages of the West are even more dangerous to the peace and safety of their civilized neighbors than the same number of convicts and lunatics would be, and the risk of permitting them to be armed with the most approved weapons of modern warfare is far greater.

The Indian traders and sentimentalists of the East will reply that the savages maintain themselves largely by hunting and that they must have arms or die of starvation. This argument should have no weight with any person possessed of common sense. No hunter, either white or red, needs a Winchester rifle in pursuit of game. White hunters do not use that arm at all. It is made for war and not for sport. If the Indians must be permitted to equip themselves for the hunting field, they should be limited in their choice of arms to the shot- gun and the ordinary hunting rifle of small caliber and short range. Their fathers got along very well with bows and arrows, and we have yet to learn that game is more difficult to kill now than it was 50 or 100 years ago. As a matter of fact, the Indians do not buy Winchesters and fixed ammunition for the chase. They do buy both for the purpose of making war upon their white neighbors and the army. They never think of taking the war path until they have purchased a sufficient supply of rifles and cartridges to enable them to carry on a long campaign. For months before the last Ute outbreak the traders who deal with that tribe did a rushing business in the sale of arms and ammunition. They made a great deal of money, and, of course, they will use what influence they have at Washington to prevent the passage of Mr. Beltzhoover's bill. In this they will be aided by the traders who deal with other tribes, but they ought not to have any weight with Congress. Surely if the Government is able to prevent the sale of liquor to the Indians, it can also stop the traffic in arms and ammunition.

Globe-Democrat.

[INDIAN TERRITORY: RIGHT-OF-WAY.]

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, January 28, 1880. Front Page.

We have been informed since our last issue that Congressman Ryan has a bill already before Congress for a general right-of-way through the Indian Territory, not giving it to any particular company or any particular set of men, and we learn further that the Memphis, Little Rock and Fort Smith road belongs to a Boston company, same as also the A. T. & S. F., and whenever the right-of-way is granted the two companies stand ready to commence at both sides of the Territory and push a road rapidly through it. Eagle.

[INDIAN TERRITORY: PETITION/ CREATE AN ORGANIZED GOVERNMENT.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880. Editorial Page.

We have a long list of subscribers to a petition asking Congress to create for the Indian Territory an organized government; and all who believe that the Territory should be open to the actual settler, and have not already signed the petition, we hope will come forward promptly and do so.

We wish to return the petition to the committee which drafted it, in a very few days, and right now is just the time to sign it.

Dispatches from Washington report that large parties in Southwestern Kansas are now organized with a view to invade the Territory without the authority of law. Now, while we are emphatic in our opinion that this Territory should be organized for white settlement, and that the question cannot long remain in suspense, we are equally positive that it is unpolitic and unwise to attempt to force the question by squatter sovereignty. We hope that no reader of the TRAVELER will take it upon himself to organize the Territory for his particular benefit.

Await the action of Congress and do nothing but what the law will sanction. This is the only wise course, and those who pursue it will always be found on the right side.

We have also a petition to Congress asking for the right-of-way to a railway company from Arkansas City to Fort Smith, and we hope our people will give it their endorsement.

If Congress declines to give the Territory an organized government, then the right-of-way to a railroad from here to Fort Smith is the next best outlook, and will add greatly to the general prosperity.

The view promulgated by some that "as this is now the terminus, we should do everything possible to keep it so," is too narrow for a progressive age and, we believe, will fail to receive general endorsement.

A grand trunk line spanning the Territory and connecting Arkansas City with a southern outlet is the aim indispensable to a bright future. We can't remain a town on a bob tail while we see before us the prospect of a live city on a Grand Trunk, reaching from the Pacific into all parts of the South. Let's sign the petition.

[ARKANSAS CITY - WATER POWER.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880. Editorial Page.

It is not generally known by our people that a magnificent water power is within the limits of our city, and yet such is the fact. Practical engineers have already made an estimate of the amount of fall between the Arkansas and Walnut rivers, and find it to be seventeen feet. They also state that in proportion to the benefit derived, the outlay for diverting the Arkansas and taking it by a raceway on the north line of the city to the Walnut, would be small.

Starting in near the bluff on the Max Fawcett place the cut would be light, and after a short distance, there would be an incline until the race would reach the Walnut.

They have demonstrated at Oxford that the Arkansas River can be turned and held with less expense than almost any other river in the West. They have also demonstrated that the sand can be so managed as not to fill the raceway and choke it up.

They have also demonstrated at Wichita that the river can be carried one mile by a race and furnish a splendid water power.

The amount of water here being much larger and the facilities ________ [OBSCURED WORDS IN NEXT TWO LINES], it can be seen at a glance that it needs only attention and a little energy to start an enterprise which will be of more value to the city than even the cattle trade.

A matter of this kind will make our city the chief manufacturing city of the Southwest. To show that there is something practical in this matter, we will say that a practical business man of capital has already signified his willingness to put $15,000 into such an enterprise whenever the balance of the capital can be furnished by practical man. We do heartily hope that enterprises of this character that reach out to the future of our city and give promise of permanency may advance and be successful.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880. Editorial Page.

It is proper that each week, without advancing any positive opinion in regard to the future of the discoveries north of our city, that we should give the public any reliable facts in regard to the matter.

In the first place, we will say, as one of the Winfield papers has pronounced it a humbug, similar to the gold ore humbug near that place, that it lacks one feature of an intention to humbug, and that is concealment. The deposit is open to everybody's inspection. Anybody that feels any desire to know, can use any specimens of the ore in any way that they see fit to test its value. Five assays have been made: four of them showing silver in sufficient quantities to pay for smelting. This, and the opinion of many practical miners upon view of the deposit, are the grounds for belief that the mineral exists in paying quantities. It is the intention to test the matter in sufficient quantity to make the present hope a certainty. There are no claims or lands to sell, and there is no speculation going on in the vicinity.

[ORDINANCE NO. 73.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880. Editorial Page.

Entitled an ordinance calling an election to vote bonds to be issued to fund the city indebtedness of the city of Arkansas City.

Be it ordained by the Mayor and Councilmen of the city of Arkansas City.

SECTION FIRST. That an election of the qualified voters of the city of Arkansas City shall be held on Tuesday, the twenty-fourth (24) day of February, A. D., 1880, at the office of the city clerk of said city of Arkansas City, for the purpose of voting for or against instructing the city council of said city of Arkansas City, in the State of Kansas, to issue the bonds of said city of Arkansas City in the amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000) for the purpose of funding the present indebtedness of the said city of Arkansas City.

SECTION SECOND. The manner of conducting said election shall be the same as that of general elections in this State.

SECTION THIRD. Said bonds shall, if voted, be issued in denomination of not less than five hundred dollars ($500) each, bearing annual interest at the rate of eight (8) per centum per annum, payable in ten years from the date of their issuance.

SECTION FOUR. The form of the ballots used at said election shall be as follows, to- wit: Those voting in favor of issuing said bonds shall have written or printed thereon the following words: "For issuing bonds to fund city indebtedness," and those voting against the same shall have written or printed thereon, "Against issuing bonds to fund city indebted ness."

SECTION FIVE. That ordinance No. 73 shall be in force on and after its publication three times in the Arkansas City TRAVELER and the Arkansas Valley Democrat.

Approved January 22nd, 1880. JAMES I. MITCHELL, Mayor.

Attest: I. H. BONSALL, City Clerk.

[PERSONALS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, January 28, 1880.

C. M. Scott lost his railroad ticket on his return from Wichita.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880

Two new buildings are pushing upwards on Central Avenue.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880

Mr. Welch and his little son, Manford, have returned from Santa Fe.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880

Mrs. Kidder, of Emporia, is visiting the family of Al. Newman.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880

Capt. Walton, Douglas County, is here visiting his son, Amos Walton.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880

Will Yowell was down from Emporia on a visit among the boys last week.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880

The farmers in Bolton and Creswell Townships are plowing for corn and oats.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880

Why don't Charley Schiffbauer put that pile of brick into a neat residence?

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880

Herbert Thompson is quite sick with pneumonia, at his home in Bolton Township.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880

We would call the attention of the readers of the TRAVELER to the card of S. W. Scott, contractor, architect, and builder.

CARD: S. W. SCOTT, Contractor, Architect & Builder.

Plans and Estimates for all kinds of Buildings or Mechanical Work, Houses, Stores, etc. Contracted for and built at short notice. All work guaranteed first class and at low prices.

Arkansas City, Kansas.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880.

Mr. Ben Parker is lying dangerously ill at the residence of O. P. Houghton with pneumonia.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880.

The ladies' temperance society will meet at Rev. Thompson's residence next Thursday afternoon.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880.

Mrs. Berkey, of Winfield, spent a few days of last week with her parents, Judge Christian and wife.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880.

Mr. Ingersoll, the new agent at the depot, arrived last week, and is ready to serve the traveling public.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880.

BORN: On Wednesday, January 21st, 1880, at Arkansas City, to Mr. and Mrs. Hermann Godehard, a daughter.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880.

The probabilities are that our enterprising young druggist, W. D. M., will purchase his new stock of drugs in Kansas City.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880.

DIED. At the residence of the late Israel Swickard in Creswell Township, January 23, 1880, Mrs. Pruett, aged 50 years.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880.

Three U. S. Marshals were in town on Monday last, hunting for parties to put in an appearance at the Fort Smith Federal Court.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880.

Large quantities of hay have been compressed in several counties in Kansas and shipped to Leadville and other points west.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880.

Mr. Matlack's new brick building is pushing upwards, and the indications are that it will be the boss building in Cowley County.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880.

Charles Evans has removed his headquarters from the depot and located directly opposite the Arkansas City House on Summit Street.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880.

Mr. Searing shipped a carload of flour to New Mexico last week. We hope this trade will increase and become profitable to those who engage in it.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880.

If you want money at low rates, you can find the same by calling on E. A. Clisbee, at the Central Drug Store. Read local in another column.

AD: If you want Money at low rates call on E. A. CLISBEE, At the Central Drug Store.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880.

Jake Beal is reported as lying at the point of death at Hot Springs, Arkansas. We hope this is a mistake. Jake was a very clever man and a good citizen.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880.

Report says that Al. Burton, who formerly resided here, was murdered at Avery, last week. Burton had led a hard life, and while here, engaged in some very dark transactions that called forth revenge on the part of those whom he had victimized. "The way of the transgressor is hard."

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880.

Mr. Shilby has purchased a four acre lot of S. P. Channell south of town.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880.

The cold blast on Tuesday morning will do good in retarding the growth of the fruit buds.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880.

Charles Hutchins is teaching the school in Stony Point District, and giving good satisfaction.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880.

A little son of E. C. Manning, Winfield, made a bon fire of the stable Tuesday afternoon, and the flames destroyed his pony.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880.

Ham. Carder has been passing a few weeks among the mountains in Southwest Missouri. He returned a few days ago and looks all the better for his trip.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880.

A two-year old son of Thomas Kimmel, residing east of the Walnut, fell into a bucket of hot water last Monday and scalded him from the hips down so badly that he is not expected to live.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880.

Two boys about 16 years old were so beastly drunk on Sunday afternoon as to be objects of pity and disgrace. Whoever is furnishing these miners whiskey should be made an example to evil doers.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880.

One of the leading mechanics of our city proposes to put in a steam engine for running saws and cutting out wood work for cornices, furniture, etc. This means business. Manufacture at home.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880.

The Berry Bros., accompanied by Miss Susie Berry, came up from Pawnee Agency last Monday en route for Lawrence, where George, Robert, and Miss Susie will attend school the coming year.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880.

The leap year party at the residence of L. C. Norton, on Friday night, was represented by the elite of the city, and the ladies pronounce the social event of the season.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880.

Several children in town with the measles. Capt. Sanford's granddaughter, Josie Skidmore, was taken with this illness several days ago and has been seriously ill from pulmonary complication.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880.

Mr. Tomes, of the Santa Fe Engineer Corps, and C. M. Scott, of this city, left here on Sunday last on a tour of observation through the Territory to Fort Smith in the interest of the railroad company.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880.

Dr. Leonard has surveyed the north part of his farm adjoining town into town lots, and will offer them for sale so low that those who want a good sized lot, handsome location, and perfect title will be induced to purchase.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880.

EXPLOSION. Yesterday morning a lamp was upset in this office by one of the compositors, which exploded, and sent the flames running over the floor. There happened to be some bed quilts in the office and the boys extinguished the fire before much damage was done.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880.

A pleasant surprise was given last Saturday night in honor of Miss Chamberlain, of Kansas City, who was here on a visit to her sister, Mrs. Charles Schiffbauer. A party of friends captured the house, and music and dancing and good cheer were the order of the evening.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880.

"Are there any new features of the proposition this year?"

"Yes; there are about six million acres of land lying along the north line of the Territory, west of the Arkansas river, which tract was ceded to the government by the Indians years ago. This is government land, and what we want to do is to have it opened for settlement."

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880.

Wm. Berkey gave the TRAVELER a call last week and reports everything lively at Salt City. The bath house is being erected and will be ready for service in a few weeks. A new hotel will be erected and every accommodation offered the public. We are glad to see these springs improved, and with the cars at Arkansas City, those in search of pleasure or health will find the springs readily reached and a visit to them will more than repay for the time and expense.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880.

The hotels in town are crowded. We called at one the other night and found the guests piled on the floor about like cord wood. One unfortunate who retired (?) in peaceable and lawful possession of two hundred and twenty-five (avoirdupois) was flattened into a spread representing a government wall map, while the perspiration that flowed from his hide might be the victim of a tan vat. He spoke our views when he declared that, "What this town needs is hotels with more elbow room."

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880.

Mr. Charles P. Dandy desires to say to the public through the TRAVELER that he will open up a stock of musical instruments and accessories; also sewing machines and attachments, and, in fact, everything pertaining to this class of goods, and will be ready for business next week at LeClair's Palace Jewelry Store. Mr. Dandy has been engaged in the sale of machines and all kinds of musical instruments for several years, and feels confident that he can give entire satisfaction to those in want of any article in his line.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880.

The Santa Fe Company exhibits better judgment than some towns in seeking to protect its property from destruction by fire. This company forces the water from the Walnut River, by wind power, into the water tank for the use of their engines, and it can also be carried through hose to the depot whenever required.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880.

This city is neglecting a very important duty in making no provision for protection against fire. With wells and cisterns about empty, and practically no supply of water, no steps are taken to meet the necessity. We have frequently referred to this subject in the columns of the TRAVELER, and when somebody is scorched, then attention may possibly be paid the subject.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880.

An Indian was in town last Monday exhibiting the scalps of white women who had fallen his victims in Minnesota. He drew his knife and, with fiendish delight, flourished it around his head, as if to say, "This is the way I did it!" Talk about the advancement such devils are making towards civilization and christianity. Why, hell is crowded with such saints and the life of our white women is worth more than all that Territory!

[APPEAL FOR HELP FOR JUDGE CHRISTIAN.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880.

Would it not be fair and generous considering the length of time that Judge Christian has been with us, and the many efforts that he has made to build and uphold the city, now as he has grown blind in the service to give something towards restoring his sight? In making the journey for this purpose, he will necessarily have to take his daughter along, and the expenses will be heavymore than he can do at present. But not more than this whole- souled generous community can do if they try.

[FORT RENO, INDIAN TERRITORY - PAYMASTER ROBBED.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880.

Fort Reno, Indian Territory, January 18, 1880. Paymaster Broodhead, U. S. A., arrived here on the 15th inst. On the 16th a circular was issued from post headquarters announcing that the troops would be paid on the 17th, commencing at 9 o'clock a.m. Promptly at the hour one of these companies was marched to the Adjutant's office, but after waiting some time, was marched back without being paid, and it was whispered that "something was wrong." Soon the rumors flew thick and fast that "the paymaster had been robbed." The amount was variously stated at from $500 to $26,000. No payment was made, and it was evident that something indeed was very much wrong. The telegraph was soon flashing the news to department headquarters at Fort Leavenworth; but none, of course, of the outsiders knew just what was the matter. This morning it is stated by those who are presumed to know that the paymaster's safe was robbed of something over $20,000 while in transit from Leavenworth to this place.

It is stated that a board of officers was assembled yesterday, by authority of the Post Commander, Col. Beaumont, to take such measures as were necessary. The aid of our photographer was also invoked, and a number of negatives of the unlucky safe were taken.

There is a general feeling of sympathy for Major Broodhead; but we of the rank and file suppose that he will not be required to make any part of the loss good. Nevertheless, it must result in great and vexatious inconvenience to him. Times.

[CATTLE DRIVE TO ARKANSAS CITY BY PATTERSON & BROS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880. Editorial Page.

We have received information that Patterson & Bros. will drive nineteen thousand head of cattle from Western Texas to Arkansas City for shipment the coming season. The country south and southwest of this has an unlimited range of excellent grass, while the supply of good, fresh water is ample. We are satisfied that if the cattlemen in Western Texas examine the route to Arkansas City, and the many advantages it has over other points, that the large herds will be driven to these stock yards. The railroad company have looked at this matter closely, and have built on the banks of the Arkansas large and substantial yards for the accommodation of the stock men.

[ELECTION OF TIMOTHY McINTIRE AS TRUSTEE COMMENTED ON.]

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880. Editorial Page.

The result of Tuesday's election is a very small majority for Timothy McIntire for Trustee. Every voter who could be persuaded to favor this ticket was at the election, while a large number who were known to oppose the second volume of Timothy neglected to come to the polls. If the bottle had been passed around at election with the same freedom that the cigars were distributed on that day, the condemnation would have been very general; yet it appeared to some no moral wrong to tempt a voter with a vice that ranks next to the bottle for its pernicious influence. What the people of Cresswell have done to arouse the wrath of the Almighty to vengeance, and to provoke Him to scourge them with a punishment worse then the sores of Lazarus, is a hidden mystery. The whole transaction is a job that required the severest efforts of men who should have been engaged in better things, and we predict that many who cast their votes for a cigar will soon feel more anxious to get rid of their choice than they were to vote it.

[COMMISSIONER OF INDIAN AFFAIRS: CHANGE MADE.]

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880. Editorial Page.

Mr. Hayt, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, has been invited by the Secretary of the Interior to step down and out, and Chief Clerk Lockwood is in charge of the office.

The office of commissioner of Indian Affairs has a salary of three thousand dollars per year, though Mr. Hayt has managed to amass a colossal fortune.

Before Mr. Hayt was appointed commissioner, he served under Grant's administration as President of the Purchasing Board, but not with satisfaction.

While he has had the commissionership he has been connected with many transactions of purchase and sale, in which to say the least, he has not sustained any financial loss, and if he could have held the field until the close of this administration and accomplished the work that he had laid out, he would have been one of the rich men of the nation. His difficulty does not solely arise from the fact that he has been engaged in dark transactions, but he was selfish and cold hearted and refused to share the spoils with those who claimed their part of the plunder. The old adage that "When thieves fall out, honest men get their dues," is as true today as in the days of the First Advent, and many who have had business with the commissioner will not regret his decapitation.

If we review the actual working of the Indian Bureau for the last ten years, it seems more like a hoax than history. Grant's first term was marked by a change in the Indian policy that promised much but accomplished little. The society of Friends was given the guardian care of the Indians and the people were told that their noble work was the natural outgrowth of love and charity that sprang from the good old days of William Penn, and that their work would be gratuitous. It was an easy matter for an Agent appointed from this society to take the iron clad oath and affirm that he never voluntarily bore arms against the Government and he could have said with equal emphasis, that he never bore arms to support the Government. Soon the practical workings of the Indian Policy was befogged with ignorance and sectarian prejudice that plunged it into the depths of disgrace. Grant has lived to see the folly of this policy and acknowledge it, while the Indian has lost faith in sectarian dogmas. In our judgment, there is solely one practical solution to this Indian problem, and that is to assign him a homestead and with the Indian appropriation, supply him with livestock and accessions for a beginning, and then teach him that the Indian is no better than the white man, and that he must work or die.

While the policy of feeding the Indians and paying them annuities is pursued, just so long they will hang upon the Government to be fed and clothed. It is an unjust and cruel policy that holds a race in idleness and places a bounty upon their indolence.

We read with profound interest the last report of ex-commissioner Hayt on the "Civilization and general advancement of the red man," and were amazed at the monstrous conclusions he drew. His proposition that "The advancement of the Indian has been so rapid during the last three years that it is fair to presume that at the end of the next decade his general intelligence and ability to care for himself will be equal to the average white man" is met by the fact that only a few months ago we saw at the roadside in the Indian Territory an Indian couple, who for years had attended the Agency school, and at that moment were devouring the entrails from the carcass before them. This may be civilization, but we confess we dislike the smell of it.

[PERSONALS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, Wedneday, February 4, 1880.

The water tank at the depot is nearly completed.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

The mail will be transported on the cars on and after February 16, 1880.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

W. W. Brown has moved his shoe shop into Peed's harness shop.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

Miss May Deming, of Wichita, is in the city visiting her many friends.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

There was a lyceum at the Guthrie schoolhouse last Tuesday evening.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

Mr. Ben Parker is recovering from a severe attack of double pneumonia.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

Will the new trustee cover the holes in the floor of the Arkansas bridge?

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

Mr. A. C. Williams has opened a real estate office in the room with Mr. Huey.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

The lumber yard office of Mr. Aldrich at the north end of Summit street is finished.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

Parker & Canfield have got moved into their new carpenter shop on Central avenue.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

Loomis & Hollaway will get moved into their new building by the last of next week.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

Prof. Mowry's new brick building is nearly completed, and does great credit to Summit street.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

What a grand opportunity for Congress to turn the Indian Bureau over to the War Department.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

Read the new ad of R. Hoffmaster, at the Star Restaurant, and give him a call whenever you want a square meal.

AD: STAR RESTAURANT, Fifth Avenue, West side of Summit Street. Meals at all hours.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

Sheriff Shenneman passed through town last Friday Morning with a prisoner he had captured on Grouse Creek.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

Miss Mattie Mitchell has given up her school at the Guthrie schoolhouse in West Bolton on account of the measles.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

There were a good many Indians in town the first of the week selling ponies and doing a general "swapping" business.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

The stone block on the east side of Summit street is nearly completed and will give a good appearance to that part of town.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

Two trappers came in from the Territory, sold their traps to Schiffbauer Bros., and started east on Tuesday morning's train.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

A new clothing store has been opened by Mr. J. Lindauer, of St. Louis, in the building north of Loomis & Hollaway's drug store.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

James Wilson filled the pulpit of the First Presbyterian Church on Sabbath last and report says that he made quite a respectable parson.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

Mr. McConn and family arrived last week and will become citizens of our town. Mr. McConn intends to act as salesman in O. P. Houghton's store.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

E. I. Thompson is clerking for the Chicago Lumber company.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

Independent ticket in Bolton Township was elected by two majority.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

Mr. Chamberlain, of Kansas City, is visiting his sister, Mrs. Charles Schiffbauer.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

The Stock Protective Union of Bolton Township will meet at the Bland schoolhouse on Wednesday night, February 4th, at early candle light. By order of R. HOFFMASTER.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

W. H. Walker and family returned from a visit in Kentucky last week. We are informed that Mr. Walker, while absent, purchased a farm near Independence, Missouri, and will shortly go there to reside.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

As John Nichols unhitched his horse to drive out of town last Monday, a mule kicked at the horse, breaking a shaft, and nearly caused a runaway. Better be careful when near mules, John, as they are dangerous "critters."

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

Miss DeGrasse and T. A. Wilkinson have very kindly offered to come down and give a concert for the benefit of Judge Christian. The bar of Winfield have responded to the wants of the Judge with alacrity and generosity, and we hope our people will not remain behind in the good work.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

TOO LOFTY. Ed Bird started from the depot one day last week with a load of stoves, and feeling ambitious to do a little more than others in his line, he elevated a large and costly stove upon what was already more than a fair load. The load passed through the streets to its place of delivery, and as Ed. attempted to back the team, the top stove made a low bow and went to the ground with a crash. Cast-iron flew around in every direction, and someone's pocket has a hole in it.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

Mr. Felton, who resides east of the Walnut in Creswell Township, sent us last week a number of the Ulster County (N. Y.) Gazette, published December 1779, containing an account of the death of President Washington, also a proclamation of John Adams, the next President of the United States, and other matters of interest in those by-gone days. Mr. Felton prizes the paper very highly, but we hope he will find it in his heart to present it to the State Historical Society.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

MARRIED. McINTIRE - GREGG. At the residence of the bride's parents on Tuesday morning, February 3rd, 1880, at 9 o'clock, Mr. Chas. M. McIntire and Miss Laura Gregg, by the Rev. L. F. Laverty, all of Arkansas City.

The above was a very quiet affair, none being present except the relatives of the bride and bridegroom. After the ceremony the happy couple took the 9:30 train for a wedding tour through the East. When the honeymoon is spent, they will return to battle in partnership against life's rough waves at Arkansas City. May peace, happiness, and prosperity abide with them now and forever is the wish of the TRAVELER force.

[WEDDING BELLS: GOOCH - HOUGHTON.]

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

GOOCH - HOUGHTON. Married on Wednesday evening, February 4th, at the First Presbyterian Church in Arkansas City, Mr. Wyatt Gooch and Miss Hattie Houghton, by Rev. McClung.

The groom and bride have resided in this city for several years, and have a large circle of friends. Mrs. A. A. Newman held a reception at her residence from 9:30 to 11:30, receiv- ing a large number of friends from this city, Wichita, and Emporia. An elegant repast was served during the evening, and friends were coming and going until after midnight. This was one of the largest receptions ever held in this city, and was enjoyed by all.

The bride was beautifully attired in silver brocade, white satin, point lace, customary veil of Tulle, orange blossoms, and creatu [?] roses, six button kids, jewelry, and orange buds.

Groom: Customary black, button-hole bouquet, white kids.

First Bridesmaid: Miss Angie Mantor, pink silk and combined with Tarlton and Breton lace, six-button kids.

Second Bridesmaid: Miss Clara Finley, blue silk combined with white Tarlton and Breton lace, six-button kids.

Groomsmen: Will Mowry and Mr. C. Swarts, customary black, white kids.

Ushers: Mr. Sylvester and Mr. F. Farrar.

Father and mother of the bride, Weld, Maine, a dozen silver knives and forks, 1 dozen teaspoons, 1 dozen tablespoons, 1 dozen dessert spoons, and butter knife.

Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Newman, Weld, Maine, 2 silver dessert spoons.

Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Newman, elegant family Bible.

Mr. and Mrs. George Newman, Emporia, silver cake basket.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Newman, Emporia, silver pickle castor.

Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Haywood, beautiful cut glass and silver berry dish.

Mr. and Mrs. R. Houghton, silver service.

Mrs. Kidder and Miss Nellie Jones, Emporia, silver pickle castor.

John Gooch, oil painting, clock, bracket.

Pearl and Earl Newman, 1 dozen solid silver teaspoons.

Miss Nellie Jones, Emporia, a set of glove, handkerchief, and jewel box, velvet and stain hand painted, hand painted locket.

Mrs. Storts, Emporia, Gypsy kettle.

Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Houghton, pair chromos.

Mr. and Mrs. T. McLaughlin, castor.

Mr. and Mrs. Eddy, pearl card case, bottle cologne, silver nut cracker. Bridesmaid and Groomsmen chromo.

Dr. and Mrs. Hughes, chess table.

J. C. Topliff, hanging lamp.

Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Channell, plant stand.

Mr. and Mrs. W. Benedict, satin lined case with pickle fork, butter knife, and sugar shell.

Mr. and Mrs. J. Benedict, silver pickle castor.

Dr. and Mrs. Kellogg and Mr. and Mrs. Sipes, silver cake and pie knife.

Dr. and Mrs. Shepard and Maj. Sleeth and wife, willow chair.

Mr. and Mrs. Huey, willow work basket.

Mrs. Farrar, hand painted necklace.

Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, bronze vases.

Miss Deming, Wichita, bronze bracket, 2 vases.

Mr. and Mrs. T. Mantor, hanging book case.

Mr. and Mrs. Bonsall, beautiful cut flowers.

From the Ushers, silver card case.

Mrs. Watson, bracket.

Mr. and Mrs. Howard, server.

Mrs. L. Finley, spatter-work tidies.

Miss Chamberlain, Kansas City, vases.

W. Mowry, carving knife and fork.

Miss Kate Hawkins, toilet mat.

Mrs. Campbell, real Irish lace. Dust pan, with this inscription, "Cleanliness is akin to Godliness."

A whip, an unknown friend.

Broom, with this inscription:

"And I hold, when on the land,

That a broomstick in the hand,

A remarkable conciliating tone implants,

And so do his sisters and his kuss-ins and his aunts."

[LETTERS REMAINING UNCALLED FOR IN POST OFFICE.]

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

The following is a list of letters remaining uncalled for in the post office at Arkansas City, Cowley county, Kansas, February 2nd, 1880.

Andes, A. T.; Belcom, Wm.; Beaham, J. S.; Chamberlain, G. W.; Curn, Ida; DeCamp, J.; Dougherty, Arel E.; Fairrel, M.; Furguson, V.; Gibbs, T.; Ginder, George H.; Gibbs, Alexander (3); Graham, William P.; Hutchings, George; Hubbard, James B.; Hamilton, Thomas; Hager, Ada, Mrs.; Hanson, J. P.; Jones, E. L.; Kelly, Maurice; Louis, James; Mitchell, Judith; McCoy, Noah; Mitchell, John; McDowell, W.; McCormac, Bert (2); Morton, J. J.; McDavitt, Samuel; Norris, Annie; Perkins, Jerimiah; Parker, Sylvester; Peterxon, D. H.; Poteet, George; Park, H. F.; Rector, M. C.; Park, Dan (2); Roberts, Celesta; Rich, Wm.; Robinson, E. W.; Simpson, Wm. F. (2); Stevens, R. N.; Stone, Albert; Smith, J. C.; Southworth, Wm.; Sholes, Henrietta; Surber, David M.; Stanton, G. T.; Straight, Mr.; Thurston, Clara A.; Tommas, Wm.; Tolles, John; Freenbley, W. J. (2); Van Toy, Mary; Tyner, Edwin H.; Watts, Lizzie. N. B. HUGHES, Postmaster.

[JAMES CHRISTIAN: BLIND.]

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

The following from the Arkansas City TRAVELER is the first intimation we have had of the fact stated.

"Would it not be fair and generous, considering the length of time that Judge Christian has been with us, and the many efforts that he has made to build and uphold the city, now as he has grown blind in the service, to give something toward restoring his sight? In making the journey for this purpose, he will necessarily have to take his daughter along, and his expenses will be heavymore than he can do at the present, but not more than this whole- souled, generous community can do, if they try."

"Jimmy" Christian used to live in Lawrence, and is well known in Eastern Kansas. We believe that if an effort was made the lawyers of this part of the State would add to the fund proposed. Commonwealth.

A subscription is in circulation for the benefit of Judge Christian, and we hope the public will respond generously to the call.

[PERSONALS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

Geo. W. Cunningham, formerly with S. H. Myton, Winfield, has opened an Agricultural Implement House in this city, and will sell plows, cultivators, and all other farm implements, from the well known manufactories of the Weir Plow Co.; John Deere Plow Company; Furs & Bradly manufacturing company; Champier, Wood, and Adams & French harvesting machines; Nichols & Shepherd threshers; Bain and Mitchell farm and spring wagons. Repairs for all kinds of machines. Office with Howard, Rexford & Howard.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

Mr. A. A. Newman designs to bring to Arkansas City this spring the largest stock of dry goods that has yet been brought into the Southwest. The brick store now occupied by Mr. Houghton will be crowded with goods by Mr. Newman and the rooms in the basement in the rear of the TRAVELER office will be the sales room for carpets.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

O. P. Houghton is building a large addition to the "Green Front," and will order a mammoth stock of dry goods and groceries from the East. The heavy stocks of dry goods and groceries that will be brought to this city this spring will enable our merchants to compete with any trade in the Southwest.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

Mr. George Newman, the Merchant Prince of Emporia, and family arrived on last Tuesday morning's train to attend the wedding of Mr. W. Gooch and Miss Hattie Houghton.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

The TRAVELER office was made the recipient of a bountiful supply of wedding cake from Mrs. A. A. Newman, and the office boys would like to see a wedding every evening.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

Mr. and Mrs. Gooch departed on the three o'clock train for a visit in Texas.

[ADS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

Our business having greatly increased during the last year, and finding it absolutely necessary to have more elbow-room, we have added twenty feet to our present premises, making it much more convenient and attractive, with plenty of light to examine our large and elegant stock of goods, Dry Goods, Fancy Goods, Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps, at the lowest cash prices. We are very modest, or we would say they are the handsomest and cheapest goods in Cowley county. Come and look at them anyhow, and if you don't buy them you will be sorry. WILSON'S CENTRAL STORE.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

Something New. PIANOS of any make or style you want.

Sewing Machines: American, Wilson, Stewart, Williams, or any machine you may wish, and also all kinds of needles, attachments, repairs and pure gold sperm oil.

ORGANS: Smith, American, W. W. Kimball, Thomas Bros., and Pelton & Pomeroy. Also all kinds of Musical Merchandise.

If you need any of the above or want to see some superior goods, call on

Office and Salesroom at E. D. LeClare's Palace Jewelry Store, next to the bank.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

If you want a first-class organ, buy the justly celebrated MASON & HAMLIN. If you want to RENT an Organ, and let the rent pay for the Organ, rent a MASON & HAMLIN, and I will give you TWENTY-SEVEN MONTHS time to do it in.

Office and sales-room at Loomis & Hollaway's Drug Store, Arkansas City, Kansas.

[ACTIVITIES OF CRESWELL TOWNSHIP IN THE YEAR 1879.]

Arkansas City Traveler, February 11, 1880. Editorial Page.

To the Citizens of Creswell Township:

Your township officers having completed their duties for the past year, and having been relieved from further service deem it their duty to make a full and complete report of the state of your township at the time they entered upon the duties assigned them, and also the status at the expiration of their term of office.

The debt of the township at the time we entered the office was in bonds as follows:

Bonds for building Walnut River bridge, $5,000.

Bonds for building Arkansas River bridge, $7,500.

In scrip as follows:

Issue of Chamberlain: $ 171.00

Issue of T. McIntire: 1,724.00

Issue of Jas. L. Huey: 406.71

Total: $2,301.71

Having published a statement of the indebtedness of Creswell Township after our first meeting, we had reason to expect that the public would want to know in what manner the debts were contracted, and whether public officers had a right to create debts to such an amount, and involve the township for years to come.

The debts were created in the usual manner for the requirements of the township up to the election of Mr. T. McIntire. We give the following figures in regard to the amount of debt created during that administration.

$1,955 was issued for building a bridge across the Walnut River at Newman's mill, and on the approaches thereto as follows:

To the Missouri Valley Bridge Company, 4 orders, $50 each, 200; 4 orders, $125 each, $500, due in one year; 4 orders, $700, due in two years.

Same company, payable out of delinquent road tax fund, 3 orders, amount $100.

Same company, payable out of same fund, 7 orders, amount $275.

To A. A. Newman, for extra work on Walnut River pier, 7 orders, $100.

To Cap. Nipp for filling approach on the east to the Walnut River bridge, $50.

To A. A. Newman, extra work on the Walnut River bridge, $5.

To Cap. Nipp, filling approach to Walnut River bridge, $25.

In regard to the building of the Walnut River bridge, the facts are that a vote was taken for the purpose of issuing bonds to build a bridge over the Walnut River, at Newman's mill. The vote carried, but it was discovered by the parties interested that the township could not legally issue over $500 in bonds. The contract which had been previously made to build a bridge was then changed so as to pay $500 in bonds and the balance in township orders, and said change recorded in township books. The township board taking the vote on bonds as authority to them to build a bridge, certain parties agreeing to take part of the orders at par for cash of the Bridge Company.

The present board finding these transactions on the books deemed the last contract entirely illegal; that the township board had no right whatever to make such a contract, or to bind the citizens in payment of such contract, or to issue any township orders in payment of such a debt so contracted, and believing that the parties knew such a contract and payment in orders to be illegal from the fact that they made a previous legal contract in the manner prescribed by law for the purpose named.

In view of these facts the present board considered it their duty to refuse payment of this scrip until it was made a legal debt under a decision of law.

It having been confidently asserted that our action was repudiation, and morally wrong, we are perfectly willing to leave it with the citizens of the township to say whether the parties who knowingly, and because it suited their own purpose, entered into an illegal contract, or the parties who have sworn to do their duty and to pay only legal debts, are most in the wrong.

Report for the past year as follows:

Amount of scrip issued by board, A. Walton, trustee, $864.32.

Scrip paid off as follows:

Issue of A. W. Berkey, Principal $4.15; Interest $.80. Total: $4.95.

Issue of Chamberlain, Principal $170.00, Interest $35.55. Total: $205.55.

Issue of T. McIntire, Principal $404.20, Interest $38.11. Total: $442.31.

Issue of Jas. L. Huey, Principal $387.21, Interest $21.03. Total: $408.24.

Issue of Amos Walton, $864.32, all paid.

There was a portion of indebtedness, acquired under Chamberlain, not fully shown in the books and interest on bonds not figured. With these exceptions we have made a fair exhibit of the books paying every dollar of indebtedness created by ourselves and $1,060.95, made by others. By order of the board. A. WALTON, Trustee. R. J. MAXWELL, Clerk.

[ARTICLE BY C. M. SCOTT: RAILWAY ROUTE TO FORT SMITH.]

Arkansas City Traveler, February 11, 1880. Editorial Page.

Editor Traveler: I have been repeatedly asked since my return regarding the practicability of a railroad route from Arkansas City to Fort Smith, Arkansas, the present terminus of the Little Rock and Ft. Smith railway.

On the 25th of January in company with Mr. John E. Thomes, civil engineer of the A. T. & S. F. railway, we proceeded on horseback to Kaw Agency, a distance of about twenty- five miles, following the Arkansas river to within three miles of the Agency, then crossing through a draw from the Arkansas to Beaver creek; thence down Salt creek about fifteen miles, and up another draw into Hominy creek, then down the latter stream to where it empties into Bird creek, then down Bird creek to the Verdigris river, and down to the Arkansas to Ft. Gibson, a distance of one hundred and ninety miles. On Bird creek and the Verdigris river many bends of the streams were cut off, passing over smooth, high prairie, at an elevation of not more than thirteen hundred feet above the level of the sea, and not to exceed a fifty foot grade.

Along the route was some of the finest farming lands we ever saw; especially in the Verdigris valley, which is frequently more than three miles in width.

The people of Fort Gibson were very anxious to have the road built, and manifested great willingness to take hold of the matter.

Along Bird creek walnut lumber was being cut and sawed to ship to Chicago, for which the contractors were paying $1 per thousand feet in the tree. They could load on about 7,000 feet on one car, and it is said they receive $80 per thousand in Chicago for it. Corn was $1 per bushel at Gibson and it was expected to be $1.50 before corn time next year.

Some of the Cherokees and Creeks were in favor of a railroad while the majority were opposed to it.

Another very good route could be made crossing the Arkansas at this place, then cross back near Kaw Agency, and down from the head of Bird creek by way of Osage Agency. This would necessitate two bridges across the Arkansas at a cost of $20,000, and following the Bird creek valley would make the road a crooked one. C. M. SCOTT.

[COMMUNICATION FROM "MAPLE" - RED BUD, MAPLE TOWNSHIP.]

Arkansas City Traveler, February 11, 1880.

Editor Traveler:

The open, spring-like weather which we have enjoyed almost without cessation during the winter has caused wheat to take a vigorous and healthy growth; consequently, our prospects for an abundant harvest next season could not be more promising. Stock have wintered well and are coming through free of disease and in fine condition.

Many of our farmers have a part, and some most all of their spring plowing done, and are now only awaiting the proper time for seeding.

Health is good; however, some few cases of scarlet fever are reported over near the Walnut river, which has somewhat retarded the attendance at the schools in the vicinity.

I suppose Arkansas City is on the "boom" since the completion of the railroad to your place, and the reported discovery of rich gold and silver mines in the vicinity, which, if proven to be a bonanza, we hope you will not be selfish, but send us, of the north side, a few tons of precious ore. MAPLE.

Red Bud, Feb. 8, 1880.

[PERSONALS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, February 11, 1880.

S. P. Channell and family intend to pass the coming season in Colorado.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 11, 1880.

We are glad to see Ben. Parker up and around again after his severe sickness.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 11, 1880.

The water tank at the depot is completed and is the largest one in Southern Kansas.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 11, 1880.

Mr. Shipley has erected a neat little residence just south of the city limits on his land recently purchased of Dr. Kellogg.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 11, 1880.

Mrs. Whiteman is up from the Ponca Agency to meet the Col., who is expected this evening on his return from Washington City.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 11, 1880.

On and after next Monday the mail will come on the cars to this place. H. Tisdale has the contract for carrying the mail from the depot to the Post Office.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 11, 1880.

We hereby acknowledge the receipt of and tender our thanks for forty-five dollars received at the donation last Friday night. REV. AND MRS. LAVERTY.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 11, 1880.

We call attention of our readers to the ad of Mr. Dandy. Mr. Dandy has come here to remain as a citizen and asks a share of the public patronage. GAVE AD IN LAST ISSUE.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 11, 1880.

Marshal Gray collected for the benefit of James Christian and paid over to him, taking his receipt therefor, the sum of one hundred and sixty-five dollars and twenty-five cents.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 11, 1880.

A small band of Indians from Nebraska passed through town last week on their way to the Ponca Agency. About four hundred are to follow in the spring and be incorporated into the Ponca tribe.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 11, 1880.

We are informed that Maj. Shreeve, of Gov. St. John's staff, has been solicited to teach the nimbletoes in this city how to dance, and we hope his services will be secured as he ranks high as a professor of the art.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 11, 1880.

Judge Christian and daughter left here last Monday for Pittsburgh, where he expects an operation for the removal of cataract from his eyes. He requests us to state that during his absence his address will be Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, care Duquesne Bank.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 11, 1880.

The following is one among many of the different styles of addressing letters at the Post Office:

Sebastian county Arkansaw

Send this letter through bloodraw

At Wichervill let it remain

Till A. A. Furry calls again.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 11, 1880.

We understand Indians are in the habit of watching the houses and when they are satisfied there are ladies alone, go to the door and abuse them in a shameful manner. Ladies, treat them as you would an insulting tramp, to a little cold lead, and they will stay where they belong, in the Territory.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 11, 1880.

The passengers on the incoming train last Saturday night witnessed a beautiful sight just before entering the city. Some parties had set fire to the prairie grass adjoining the railroad, and as the cars came dashing down the valley, the whole train was lighted up as if by magic, and the scene for a few minutes was grand and beautiful.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 11, 1880.

McMahan, one of the prisoners who broke jail in Winfield a few days since, passed through this place last Monday in charge of one of the vigilante committee of Grouse Creek, who was returning with him to Winfield. He was retaken at South Haven, Sumner County, having stolen a horse after making his escape from jail and had been closely followed by the party in charge until captured.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 11, 1880.

While at Winfield last Monday we were invited by Dr. Davis to a seat in his buggy and went out to witness the method of track laying on the East Road. The track is laid with the use of the tramway, the same as adopted by other Roads, and the skill of the workmen demonstrated that Rail Road building has been brought to nearly perfection. Winfield now has two Roads and many of the citizens think they are ready for the second boom.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 11, 1880.

One John Bums, who has been at work on the stone block on Summit street, became very noisy and abusive last Monday; and as the city officials attempted to arrest him, he fought furiously and refused to obey the officers. He was finally captured and taken before acting Police Judge Bonsall, who assessed his fines on three charges, viz. For disorderly conduct, for resisting the officers, and for setting fire to the city prison. Total amount: $19.50. S. B. Pickle went his security that the amount would be paid before the expiration of ten days.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 11, 1880.

Remember the concert at the M. E. Church on Friday night for the benefit of Judge Christian. Prof. Wilkinson and Miss DeGrasse of Winfield, assisted by the world renowned Prof. Hoyt, will make it entertaining to all lovers of music, and as the cause for which they labor is for the relief of suffering humanity we hope the public will give them a full house. These distinguished musicians offer their services gratis and the M. E. denomination, resolved not to be outdone, make no charges for the use of their church. The people of Arkansas City are renowned for their kindness of heart and readiness to assist the unfortu nate. Go "Cast thy bread upon the waters and it shall return unto thee after many days."

Arkansas City Traveler, February 11, 1880.

Chief Justice Stanton will qualify in a few days and will hold forth for the administration of justice in the room beside Judge Bonsall.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 11, 1880.

Master Philip Huff was thrown from a horse last week and his upper lip lacerated. Philip is well liked by his playmates and they all express a wish that he may soon recover from his injury.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 11, 1880.

Loomis & Hollaway have moved into their new drug store, one door north of the post office. The internal arrangement of this store is a new departure from what is generally seen in this latitude, while it makes a good display of goods.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 11, 1880.

A. T. Shenneman, Sheriff elect of Cowley County, as an officer is giving universal satisfaction, and as a citizen his character stands irreproachable. While in every community there is to be found a certain class of individual ever ready to criticize the acts of our best citizens and officials, it is a satisfaction to know that criticism from such a source only adds to the popularity of the party in question. We predict for Mr. Shenneman a bright and useful career as an official of this county, and for evil doers and law breakers a hard road to travel.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 11, 1880.

MARRIED. At the residence of the bride's sister, by Elder Broadbent, February 7th, 1880, Mr. James Lobdell and Miss Hattie Ward.

Both parties are members of the Christian church at Salt City, are well known and highly respected, and although they have stepped from the circle of the young and taken upon them selves the responsibilities of married life yet we hope still to have their society. May they long remain among us and the Lord bless them on the journey of life.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 11, 1880.

The following Report of the Public Schools of the city for the school month ending February 6th.

The best scholar of each grade is determined by examination and recitations.

HIGH SCHOOL.

A. Class: Jerry Adams (one examination) 100.

B. Class: Charlie Chapel 97.

C. Class: Sam Swarts 93; nearly equaled by Mary McClung and Ella Bowers.

INTERMEDIATE.

A. Class: Frank Theaker 90.

B. Class: Iddie Shields 88; nearly equaled by Maggie Ford and Hattie Hand.

C. Class: Wyatt Hutchison 80.

SECOND PRIMARY.

A. Class: Frank Peek.

B. Class: Grace Houghton.

C. Class: Newton Lancaster.

FIRST PRIMARY.

A. Class: Alvan Ray.

B. Class: Willie Kellogg.

C. Class: Marion Gilbert.

D. Class: Hattie Sipes.

Perfect attendance and punctuality.

HIGH SCHOOL.

Jerry Adams, S. B. Reed, Henry Smith, Sadie Pickering, Fred McLaughlin, Charlie Randall, Mollie Christian, Alice Kintigh, Alice Warren, Robert Hutchison, George Endicott, Jacob Endicott, Martin Warren, Frank Randall, May Hughes, Jessey Finley, Ella Bowers, Mary McClung.

INTERMEDIATE.

Frank Sheaker, Jay Fairclo, Maggie Ford, Hattie Hand, Perley McCutere, Wyatt Hutchison, Perry Fullerlove, Schuyler Hand.

SECOND PRIMARY.

Grace McClung, Nina Pickering, Charlie Rarick, Walter Wintin, Phillip Huff, Frank Peek, Otis Endicott, Clara Ford, Lizzie Garris, Susie Fullerlove, Frank Leonard, Willie Peek, Newton Lancaster, Howard Warren, Etta McMahon, Frank Nowe.

FIRST PRIMARY.

Ida Wagstaff, Lillie Rarick, Ross Garris, Charlie Peek, Frank Parsons, Willie Fullerlove, Clifford Rife, Howard McIntire.

The number of pupils enrolled in each department is as follows:

High School, 49.

Intermediate, 42.

Second Primary, 43.<