[BLOODSHED IN THE CHEROKEE NATION.]

Arkansas City Traveler, October 11, 1876. Front Page.

A shooting affray which resulted in the death of two men and the mysterious disappear ance of two others occurred near the old Osage Agency, on Cana River, in the Cherokee Nation, on the 17th inst., but reports are so conflicting that facts are hard to obtain. But from the story seemingly most creditable, it appears that Frank Rogers, a deputy Cherokee Sheriff and lover of whiskey, with three assistants, was scouring the country for the purpose of arresting a Mexican who had married a Delaware woman. When at a spring near a school- house in which they expected to find him, Wilson Sarcoxie, a much respected Delaware, and others of his tribe came up, and seeing that a white man of the Sheriff's party was drunk, Sarcoxie informed him of his authority to disarm all men in that country when in his condition, attempted to do so, and a scuffle ensued. At the request of Rogers to quit the spring for a more suitable locality on the hill nearby, they did so, and the drunken white man was disarmed by a sober Indian.

When Sarcoxie rejoined the party at the spring, he discovered a flask of whiskey in Rogers' pocket, and told him that he was also authorized to take and spill whiskey. He grasped the flask, and while pouring its contents upon the ground, Rogers struck him upon the head with a revolver, whereupon Sarcoxie shot him, the ball passing through the wrist and lodging under the skin at the elbow. Rogers and his posse then shot and instantly killed Sarcoxie. After going about a mile from the battle ground, they stopped to dress Rogers' wound, and while there, were overtaken and fired into by a party of Delawares, which resulted in the instant death of Rogers, the wounding of an assistant, the capture of the white man and a half-breed Osage, who had married a Cherokee woman.

The prisoners, when last seen by parties willing to acknowledge it, were being led into the brush by the Delawares. Parties from the Agency, together with the brother of the missing Osage, have visited the scene of blood, but were unable to induce the Delawares to give any information leading to a solution of their case.

[MISCELLANY.]

Arkansas City Traveler, October 11, 1876.

The troops are still pushing the Indians further into the mountains.

The Indian Commissioners held their first council with Red Cloud on the 8th instant.

The editor of the Cowley County Telegram, has withdrawn his name from the Independent State ticket, taken down the flag of that party, and hoists in its stead the banner of pure Democracy.

[Above concerns Wm. M. Allison of Cowley County, who is shown in another column of paper as a candidate for Secretary of State on the "National and State Independent Ticket."]

Arkansas City Traveler, October 11, 1876.

On a little mud island, where the fresh water of the Mississippi River and the salt water of the Gulf of Mexico meet and mix, stands a brick fort, built by the Spaniards more than one hundred years ago, when they traded with the Great and Little Osage Indians. As the long years have flown to the past, this ancient structure has been gradually sinking into the sea, but the portions yet above water are intact, and was no doubt well remembered by Bigheart and Strike Axe of this once powerful tribe. They yet have Spanish manuscripts upon parch- ment, one hundred and forty years old, which they have carefully preserved and passed from father to son. Indian Herald.

[PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, October 11, 1876.

Board met in regular session; all present, with A. J. Pyburn, County Attorney, and M. G. Troup, County Clerk. Journal of two last special sessions read and approved.

Report of viewers on F. Arnold County road read, approved, and said road ordered opened, recorded, and platted.

Also report of viewers on the Andrew Dawson County road read and approved, and said road ordered opened, recorded, and platted.

Report of viewers on the Richard Courtright County road read and approved, and said road ordered opened, recorded, and platted.

Petition of W. W. Thomas and others, of Spring Creek Township, for section line road presented and granted, and said road ordered opened, recorded, and platted.

Petition of Isaac C. Loomis and others, of Creswell Township, asking for view and survey presented, granted, and D. Logan, John Nichols, and Wm. Wilson appointed viewers, and the County Clerk ordered to give legal notice.

Petition of John P. Woodyard and others, of Creswell Township, asking for view and survey of County road, presented, granted, and Henry Endicott, John Harmon, and William Randall appointed viewers, and the County Clerk ordered to give legal notice. Adjourned.

Board met as per adjournment, all present. Bills against the County were presented, and the following action taken thereon.

J. H. Land, pauper bill, $2.00

T. E. Gilliland, pauper bill, $8.25

Z. W. Hoge, assessor, $39.00

Boyer & Gallotti, pauper bill, $27.75

Boyer & Gallotti, pauper bill, $17.00

S. Moomey, pauper bill, $14.00

David Thompson, pauper bill, $15.00

Ray & Randall, courthouse repairs, $26.00

E. C. Manning, County Printing, $382.83

[PERSONALS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, October 11, 1876.

HURRAH for Bob Mitchell.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 11, 1876.

A. A. NEWMAN returned with his family last Saturday evening.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 11, 1876.

S. B. FLEMING expects to be able to resume preaching nest Sunday.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 11, 1876.

R. C. HAYWOOD and wife returned last Thursday from the East, taking in the Centennial on their way.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 11, 1876.

On Thursday, October 5th, Centennial year. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Kellogg, a son and daughter.

JAMES HUEY says he has "a big , fat boy." Date of arrival, Tuesday, Oct. 3rd.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 11, 1876.

H. O. MEIGS, one of the first settlers of this community, moved his family to Wichita Monday morning. Mr. Meigs has opened a real estate office in Wichita.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 11, 1876.

A little 12 year old brother of Ed Horn's, who was in the habit of hunting coons, got after a wild cat and treed it. He then climbed the tree after it, and knocked it off with a club. It ran up another tree, and he followed, and as he worked his way toward it, it sprang at him, but he knocked it down again, and up it went on another tree, with the boy after it, and being knocked down the third time, the dog he had with him seized it, and during the fight, the boy killed it. He had never seen a wild cat before, and as "He thought it has awful big eyes for a coon," he was afraid to take it home, for fear his parents would stop his hunting. He however, could not keep the secret, and told them all about it, and his father went to the battle ground and found a full-sized wild cat, large and savage enough to give a man a hard fight.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 11, 1876.

It is with pleasure that we call the attention of our readers to the fact that Messrs. Finney Brothers & Hopkins, formerly of Osage Agency, Indian Territory, are conducting the "City" livery stable. They are live, energetic young businessmen, will make the interests of Arkansas City their interests, and are in every way worthy of a liberal patronage. In addition to the well-kept stock purchased of Mr. Hoffmaster, we understand they have several spirited driving teams and excellent saddle horses. They took possession last Wednesday morning, and are ready for business. Their advertisement appears on our first page.

AD: CITY LIVERY, FEED AND SALE STABLE!

WEST CENTRAL AVENUE, ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS.

GOOD RIGS, GENTLE TEAMS, AND CAREFUL DRIVERS.

Horses Boarded by Day or Week.

[BUSINESS NOTICES.]

Arkansas City Traveler, October 11, 1876.

Newman, Haywood, and McLaughlin want 20,000 bushels of No. 3 and 4 wheat at once, for which they will pay the cash.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 11, 1876.

PRIVATE SALE. I will sell at private sale, at my residence one and one-half miles east of Arkansas City, on time, with approved security, or will trade for young stock:

One span work horses and harness. One 3 year old filly. One work mule. Two milch cows and calves. 12 head of hogs. One Sulky Rake. Two plows, one wagon, one new Marsh Harvester, besides other personal property. ALBERT CHAMBERLAIN.

[LOCALS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, October 11, 1876.

JOE HOYT is back, and the boys are organizing the brass band for the fall campaign.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 11, 1876.

Our farmers have to haul wheat fifty miles to market, and only a mile, generally to mill.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 11, 1876.

T. R. BRYAN has removed to Winfield, and taken charge of the County Treasurer's office.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 11, 1876.

The Pawnee Indians who left the Agency several weeks ago have arrived at the Sioux country.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 11, 1876.

MONTGOMERY MOORE, of Cana, has the contract to carry the Pawnee Agency mail from Independence.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 11, 1876.

ISH-TAH-WAU CUN-I-U-GA, the Indian name for "white man doctor" called on us last week. In short, it was Dr. Hunt.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 11, 1876.

The small boys captured a live owl in the schoolhouse last week, and amused themselves by exhibiting it on the street.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 11, 1876.

I. D. FOX & CO. sold to the Kaw Agency Indian school, Indian Territory, one of their fine ten-stop Geo. Wood & Co. organs.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 11, 1876.

MR. NEWMAN has purchased an immense stock of goods this fall, that he expects to trade for wheat. He says he has a suit of clothes for every man in town.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 11, 1876.

J. M. JORDON started for Fort Sill last Friday with a load of flour to deliver on Newman's contract. Silas Ward went with him. He expects to remain in the Territory to work.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 11, 1876.

The Finney boys, A. T. Gay, and J. L. Stubbs, all of "White Hair" town, were here last week. The Finney brothers have leased Mr. R. Hoffmaster's livery, and will devote their time to accommodating the traveling public. J. L. Stubbs came home to prove up on the Arkansas, and Mr. Gay as company for the crew. Rudolph will go into the blacksmith shop with Henry Franklin, and assist in the work.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 11, 1876

A meeting was held at Salt City yesterday in the interest of the steamboat enterprise. Speakers from abroad were present and much was said but little was done. If a sail-boat was built and these blowers from Arkansas City and Little Rock would take charge of it, drift sand would be but little bother. Sumner Co. Democrat.

Come boys, Sumner County is as much interested in the navigation of the Arkansas River as Arkansas City; if she is not, she should be. It requires no bonds for a steamboat.

[EDITORIAL: "MANNING TAKES PHYSIC."]

Arkansas City Traveler, October 18, 1876.

Col. Manning comes out again this week in a column and a half article, evading the charges made against him, and trying to mislead the people by publishing falsehoods. He says we "refused to publish his article, giving an excuse that we had not room in the paper." That is not true. We told Col. McMullen that it was the most unreasonable and preposterous demand we had ever known for one publisher to ask another publisher to publish his articles in a political contest. Such a thing was never known. He has his own paper and it is taking no advantage of him whatever, as any reasonable mind can readily see. Besides, all the Courier's sent to our subscribers are made from the list we gave him ourselves, in order that he could have every opportunity of refuting the charges.

The balderdash he puts forth to explain that we publish only portions of any act of his life, is too foolish. We made our charges of what he has done, and if he can explain them satisfactorily, why doesn't he do it?

His continual whining and declaring himself a pure, persecuted man avails nothing with those who have time and again had their trust betrayed by him. He is a smooth, oily talker, and to one unacquainted generally gains sympathy. There was a time when most people of this county trusted Mr. Manning, but owing to his repeated trickery, he has breached the confidence and lost the faith of three fourths of all who know him.

Mr. Manning said in a speech at this place that he did try to borrow money at Topeka. That he tried to borrow of political aspirants, and "would try it again," without asking anyone whether he should or not. That is just what we are afraid of, and just what we want to prevent. We don't want our representatives to be "borrowing" money. We have explained this "borrowing" business, and don't want it repeated. If Mr. Manning is hard up again, we don't want to trust him at Topeka. And again, in the last issue of the Courier, he says:

"I `stole' that 125,000 acres of land to build a railroad for my constituents in Marshall County. The company that built the road received the land, or the proceeds thereof, and my constituents got the railroadneither was I a member of the company that built the road. And I might as well say right here that there are about 12,000 acres of land left as the property of the State of Kansas, and if I am elected to the Senate again, I will, if opportunity offers, `steal' it to build a railroad into Cowley County."

Now he frankly says he did steal 125,000 acres of land to build a railroad, and openly declares he will, if opportunity offers, steal 12,000 acres for Cowley. My God, what more confessions do the people want. A man going to the capitol of the State of Kansas, to represent Cowley County, by "borrowing" money and stealing land. Supposing the representatives of every county in the State go there for the same purpose, and what will become of us.

If "Scott takes Water," the Colonel should take something stronger that will cleanse his system and restore his reason, if he has any.

[COWLEY COUNTY POLITICS: E. C. MANNINGSCOTT FIGHT.]

Arkansas City Traveler, October 18, 1876.

ED. STANDARD: As you are doubtless aware, there is a war among the roses in this CountyManning and anti-Manning, E. C., who has lain still since the Caldwell bribery bile was punctured, and raised such a stink all over the State. But the double deal in this Senatorial term, was too great a temptation for his venal nature; he saw a fair opportunity in the future to borrow some more money at a low rate, of some Senatorial candidate. So he concocted a scheme that was seconded by a few select friends, had himself nominated by the Republican party before the regular county convention was called or the great mass of the party was aware of it.

They raised a perfect hurricane, but the great borrower was too many for the honest masses, he finally succeeded, and is now on the track in defiance of Scott, of the TRAV ELER, who preferred ten charges against him.

This aroused the ire of the gentleman, so he determined to brass it through, and posted handbills all around town that he would answer Mr. Scott on last evening.

Well, he came, he fought, but he did not conquer. He consumed nearly two hours with a general denial, but no proof except a letter from Hon. Sid. Clarke, dated in last month, stating in substance that he, the Hon. Sid, and the Hon. Dan., the man who pays "my checks," had sworn to a wilful, malicious lie before the Senatorial investigating committee in Washington in the Caldwell case, that Manning never offered to sell his vote to him. This called for a reply from Scott, who literally used up Manning, so that he could scarcely utter a word in reply.

Several of our citizens were called on to prove the truth of Scott's charges. Mayor S. P. Channell and Judge Christian, formerly of your city, both testified to the point. Judge Christian objected to being called on in a family quarrel. He did not come there to speak, but to see the fun, as he knew the old adage, "When rogues fall out, honest people generally find their dues." He stated what he knew of Manning's conduct at a certain railroad convention; but of his general character he knew much, as he had known both Clarke and Manning for many years as public characters. While he did not remember of ever hearing that either of them had committed felony, they were both considered tricky.

Judge Christian knew that Manning up around Lawrence and at Topeka was considered an unmitigated shyster. He knew nothing of how he had acquired the title, but it was a maxim, that where there was much smoke, there was some fire. Nothing occurs without a cause. No man or woman ever acquired a bad character without some cause to justify it.

Poor Manning went home this morning without saying good bye to anyone, and the worst whipped man I ever saw, completely gone to grass.

[PERSONALS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, October 18, 1876.

VOTE for Bob Mitchell.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 18, 1876.

The signs are that we are going to have a long, hard winter.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 18, 1876.

The editor returned this week from Leavenworth.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 18, 1876.

MR. MOTT has just returned from Arkansas with a load of apples.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 18, 1876.

FARMERS won't put in wheat until the middle of November this year.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 18, 1876.

THE SIDEWALK is completed on Summit street as far down as Mr. Fitch's.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 18, 1876.

NEWMAN has blocked the sidewalks and half the streets with his new goods.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 18, 1876.

HOUGHTON & MC. have goods, trunks, groceries, and everything piled sky high in and about their store.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 18, 1876.

M. S. FARIS is expecting a large stock of clothing and general dry goods, which have been unaccountably detained.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 18, 1876.

COL. McMULLEN had an adventure with a fractious colt this week. No damage, however, except the buggy pole was broken.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 18, 1876.

MRS. W. S. HUNT has been very sick. She is some better today, and there are hopes of a favorable termination. Dr. Alexander is in attendance.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 18, 1876.

MARRIED. On Wednesday evening, October 4th, at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. J. E. Platter, Mr. J. EX. Saint and Miss Ada Millington. All of this city. Courier.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 18, 1876.

FREIGHTING. NEWMAN, McLAUGHLIN, and HAYWOOD have fifty teams freighting between this place and the Indian Agencies in the Territory. Two or three trips pays for a new Kansas wagon.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 18, 1876.

AL. DEAN took the finest lot of grass fed cattle to Kansas City on Monday, Oct. 9th, that has ever been sold in that market. He got $30 per head for his two-year olds, but lost a little on his cows and some half-breed Texans. Native cattle sell the best.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 18, 1876.

We called on Esquire Meigs at Wichita, who is comfortably located just back of the schoolhouse and above the Catholic church. His office is a few blocks above the Richie House, where he is doing a good business in real estate. They are anxious to see Arkansas City people.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 18, 1876.

The Sheriff in charge of C. B. Howertson, arrested at Winfield under the muzzle of a pistol, went gaily on his way to Knox County, Missouri, with the prisoner and his brother, unshackled, unguarded, and uncared for. It seems Howertson was on his way home at the time of his arrest, and had written to that effect. The murderer of Hine never fled from the county.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 18, 1876.

SOUTHERN KANSAS, the best stock-growing country in the world! Mr. Albert Dean, the most successful and careful stock-grazier in the West, sold in Kansas City, a few days since, one two-year-old steer that weighed 1,140 pounds. The animal never ate one mouth full of hay or grain, but lived wholly on the range. If the farmers had sufficient stock to eat up the wild grass that is annually destroyed by fire, they could pay their debts in one year.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 18, 1876.

DIED, October 12th, 1876, Henry Zoller, of Pleasant Valley Township. Resolutions were adopted by the South Bend Grange at a meeting held Oct. 14, 1876, honoring Mr. Henry Zoller. Committee members: Xina Cowles, Anna Wright, Joseph Hill.

[BUSINESS NOTICES.]

Arkansas City Traveler, October 18, 1876.

WOOD! WOOD! Sealed bids for 20 cords of hard woodoak, walnut, or hack berrycut and split, two feet in length, will be received at the District Clerk's office until the 25th of October, 1876; said wood to be delivered and corded up on the grounds of School District No. 2, Arkansas City, and measured by the School Board. T. H. McLAUGHLIN.

[CORRESPONDENCE FROM "R."CALDWELL.]

Arkansas City Traveler, October 25, 1876.

Several domestic cows have died in this place with the Texas fever. When will our people learn wisdom and keep Texas cattle only.

The grasshoppers have done comparatively no damage in this vicinity. Early sown wheat is up and looking fine, though a good rain would help it very much, as well as enable our farmers to put in the remainder of their seed more rapidly and with greater pleasure. Corn sells for fifty cents per bushel in this town.

[THE SIOUX INDIANS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, October 25, 1876.

Our readers have noticed that a treaty (?) has been made by the United States Government with the Sioux Indians, by which they are to be removed to the Indian Territory, to the south of us. There is one provision, and that is the "Young men" are to go there and see if they like it. We have tried for some days to get time to say a word on this subject, but politics have crowded most everything else out. * * * It is only a question of time when the Indian Territory will be organized into a State Government. It must be done. The grain of Kansas must have competing ports, not competing lines, in order to get cheaper transporta tion. When the country is settled, and not till then, will there be built up a port at Galveston to compete with the ports on the Atlantic seaboard. It is but half the distance there that it is to New York. But this is a subject that we shall refer to in the future. Topeka Commonwealth.

[INDIAN COMMISSIONERS: NEZ PERCES INDIANS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, October 25, 1876.

Washington, Oct. 13. Many of the Nez Perces Indians have never been parties to any treaty, and as serious difficulties have arisen between them and the white settlers of Idaho and Eastern Oregon, the Indian bureau is now preparing to send out a special committee to them with a view of settling all questions in dispute and will avert any further trouble. The committee will consist of Gen. O. O. Howard and Major H. Clay Wood, his adjutant, Wm. Steckney, Secretary Borrel, H. D. Jerome of Saginaw, and probably A. C. Barstow of Providence, R. I; the latter Indian commissioners. Gen. Howard leaves Washington today, and the eastern members of the committee will rendezvous in Chicago Monday next.

[BLACK HILLS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, October 25, 1876.

Cheyenne, Oct. 13. Gen. Merritt left Custer City with five hundred men on a scout today. Their destination is not positively known, but it is surmised to be the Belle Fourche fork of the Cheyenne River. The remainder of the command is still at Custer.

The party of Indians who killed Monroe near Fort Laramie, a few days since, also raided the ranch of Nick Jones, on the old Redford road, stealing twenty-five horses. Monroe's body was pierced by eight balls.

[PERSONALS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, October 25, 1876.

ARKANSAS CITY is a cash market for wheat.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 25, 1876.

SEVERAL FARMS changed hands in East Bolton last week.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 25, 1876.

MR. S. JOHNSON is going to Elgin, Kansas, to engage in stock raising.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 25, 1876.

A needle was taken from the shoulder of Mr. Farrar's child last week by Dr. Hughes.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 25, 1876.

TOM CONCANNON, formerly of Winfield, is down at Pawhuska, taking Indian photographs.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 25, 1876.

S. P. CHANNELL sold his interest in the hardware store to R. C. Haywood last Monday.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 25, 1876.

WOLVES in the Territory; beavers on the Walnut; rabbits in your garden. Get out your steel traps.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 25, 1876.

BORN. To Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Davis, on Thursday, October 19, a son. Dr. Shepard acted as plenipotentiary.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 25, 1876.

We notice another new house has sprung up on the northwest corner of the town site. It belongs to C. R. Mitchell.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 25, 1876.

O. P. HOUGHTON started to Cheyenne Agency, Monday morning, in a light wagon. Rev. Fleming accompanied him.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 25, 1876.

MR. WM. BENEDICT was confined to the house a few days ago from a blow he received on his leg while chopping wood.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 25, 1876.

PERSONS with teams, wanting employment, can find it by calling on Newman, Haywood & McLaughlin at this place.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 25, 1876.

DIED. On the 29th ult., Elizabeth S., daughter of John E. and Hallie C. McManus, aged two months and twenty days.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 25, 1876.

DEPARTED. WHEATLEY GOOCH started out last week to take his chances with the world, and look out for a new location for a short time.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 25, 1876.

A PRAIRIE FIRE was started near the State line on Monday, near Mr. Sample's, and would have done great damage if it had not been checked.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 25, 1876.

JAMES I. MITCHELL received $1.04 per bushel for the car load of wheat he shipped to St. Louis: equal to 48 cents here. He had 386 bushels.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 25, 1876.

REMOVED. The barber shop of Thomas Baker's has been removed to one door south of the City Bakery. A restaurant will also be kept in the same building.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 25, 1876.

A skunk took up its abode in one of the residences on Central Avenue, and remained a day or two before the occupants could persuade him to vacate. The house is for rent.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 25, 1876.

SAFE TEST. Mr. A. O. Porter made a test trial of J. C. McMullen's new safe, last week, to see if it could not be drilled into. A small portable lathe of great power was brought to bear on it, with one of Col's number two drills, and in 15 minutes they cut through the two outer iron plates, when everyone thought they were going right through it, but as soon as the steel plate was reached, the drill stopped and was drawn out with the point worn off. The drill was retempered and tried again with the same result and like effect, when they gave up the test until morning. Bright and early the workmen were at work again with new drills, but could go no further, when they were satisfied it could not be entered. Mr. Wood then made a trial by pouring nitro muriatic acid in the hole, but could do nothing. The safe is a beautiful piece of workmanship, with a Yale time lock, weighs 4,200 pounds, is sold at $1,600, and made at Cincinnati, Ohio.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 25, 1876.

SEVERELY HURT. J. C. SHUSTER was thrown from his horse one week from last Sunday while riding after dark, near Whitney's hill, and severely injured. His scalp was cut and head bruised, but for a few days he felt no unusual pain, until swelling set in, when he suffered terribly. Dr. Hughes has charge of the case, and he is recovering slowly.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 25, 1876.

HISTORICAL. The first money order ever issued in Arkansas City, was on July 17, 1872, to A. D. Keith, and the first one received for payment was from Hon. W. R. Brown to L. B. Kellogg. Since then, there have been 3,182 orders issued.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 25, 1876.

The crowd at Newman's store is astonishing. They have worn a hole through the floor where they go in and out, and it is so crowded that goods have to be handed out to customers.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 25, 1876.

The largest sale of merchandise ever made in this place was on last Saturday. Newman, and Houghton & McLaughlin retailed $500 worth each, and in the evening Mr. Newman sold $1,000 worth at wholesale.

[BIG AD FOR NEW STORE: M. S. FARIS & CO.]

Arkansas City Traveler, October 25, 1876.

NEW STORE, NEW GOODS! CHEAP GOODS! Come and see how cheap you can buy goods with the cash at the Cheap Cash Store of

Our stock is full and complete, consisting of a full line of

Don't fail to call and see us at the old stand of Channell & Haywood, opposite the Post Office, at Arkansas City, Kansas.

[BUSINESS NOTICES.]

Arkansas City Traveler, October 25, 1876.

LOST. One boar pig, six months old; black with white feet; some white on body. A liberal reward will be paid for his return to my residence on the line, due south of Arkansas City.

[ITEMS FROM THE INDIAN HERALD.]

Arkansas City Traveler, October 25, 1876.

Wolves continue to howl.

Another pet deer in town.

Wild geese are going south.

Deer die of the black tongue.

Cattle are dying of black-leg.

Grasshoppers are freezing out.

The prairie is nearly all burned.

Wolves catch hogs in day time.

J. L. Stubbs has been to Wichita.

Horn frogs are in winter quarters.

No more tarantulas hop this year.

Anna J. Tompson teaches the Kaws.

Pawnees come to Pawhuska for quinia.

Quapaws are settling among the Osages.

Salt in your shoe is the latest remedy for chills.

Hungry Osages raid upon Captain's herd of cattle.

A horse thief passed through town the other day.

Eight centipedes died in the schoolhouse last week.

Dr. Schneider still labors among his friends on Bird Creek.

Kaw school opened the 1st inst.; C. L. Hunt and wife in charge.

Augustus Captain sold a pig the other day for 350 pounds of flour.

A Pawnee came in the other day wrapped in 48 American flags.

The return of Agent Beede to Osages would gladden many hearts.

The Osages want to go after buffalo, but first want permission from their agent.

Much sickness prevails among the Pawnees, and deaths are reported almost daily.

The United States flag waves over Pawhuska, and is not married by "Tilden" or "Hayes."

Creditable specimens of Osage bead and needle work will be on exhibition at the great Indian International Fair.

From the number of Pawhuskans who seek homes in Arkansas City, Kansas, we judge that place to be the first of future greatness.

The Osages are without money and have but little to eat, though they are quiet and have confidence in Agent Beede, believing that by the aid of his friends, he will better their condition.

Wah shah-sha-wah ti an kah, a leading Osage, who has remained at home for two years and advised his people to abandon the chase, now says that in the absence of help from the Government he is forced to abandon his little home and, with his people, hunt buffalo. He regrets the necessity to do this, but says that he will hunt before he will starve.

In the southeast corner of Osage Reservation, and about fifty miles distant from Pawhuska, there lives four Cherokee familiesCockram, Lookback, Bull, and Skytookewho do not invite the attention of, or mingle, with anybody save themselves. They are well armed, and are said to be outlaws or refugees from justice, depending upon the products of a corn patch, and the use of a rifle for support.

[ITEMS FROM THE INDIAN HERALD.]

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876. Front Page.

Osages are becoming restless.

Choctaw Council is in session.

Pawnees beg ponies of Osages.

One Osage has gone to the Fair.

The Kiowas have not yet arrived.

Farmers have sown but little wheat.

Indians are bringing in fresh venison.

Rattlesnakes are still crawling around.

Sickness among the Pawnees is abating.

Four Pawnees died at the ferry in one day.

Osages think buffalo meat better than poor beef.

The Little Osages are having a big war-dance.

Osage women are wearing mud on their heads.

Osages have killed another panther below town.

Osages say they don't want to go around and beg.

With Indians there are water gods and winter gods.

The "Lame Doctor" says he has five more men to kill.

The happy hunting ground is beyond a world of sorrow.

Whites bring wheat from Kansas to the Pawhuska mills.

Osages want a reliable white man to go with them after buffalo.

Osages eat bear meat and pumpkin in the happy hunting ground.

Piute Indians are going into Virginia City, Nevada, to winter.

Officer Martin, commanding officer at this place last winter, is at Fort Laramie, Wyoming Territory.

Governor Osborn remonstrates against the concentration of the Indian Territory.

Cah-he kah wah ti an kah is sowing a 40 acre field of wheat. He is a full blood Indian and wears a blanket.

Gen. Merritt is said to be after the Indians who murdered a man by the name of Monroe, near Fort Laramie.

Indians think the world to which the spirits of the dead go is separated from this by mountains or bodies of water.

After being detained in the world of sorrow a sufficient time, some Indians pass into the happy land, pure and holy.

The Indian Bureau will soon send a special Committee to treat with the Nez Perces Indians in the vicinity of Idaho and eastern Oregon.

Two wolves went into the village of Sac and Fox Agency last week, and amid the howling of dogs and the firing of guns, caught and carried off a pig.

Ticoga, a son of Chochise, an Apache chief, died in Washington, on the 27th ultimo, and was buried in the Congressional burying ground. His home was in Arizona.

Hard Rope and Big Chief made us a splendid visit this morning. They do not talk English, but can think as correctly upon matters with which they are familiar as anybody else.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876. Front Page.

On Tuesday last, an Osage boy of about twelve years, went into the second story of the Agency flouring mill at this place, and threw his arms around an upright shaft while the mill was running under a full head of steam. His blanket was caught and instantly rolled, and when the boy realized his inability to help himself, he frightened, went blind, and sank near enough to the floor to be hurled against the sacks of flour sitting around the shaft, with a force sufficient to knock them over and away. The Indians gave the signal of distress, and J. P. Soderstrom, the miller, rang the bell, but the engineer not being at his post, the machinery continued to run, carrying the boy rapidly around, until the miller ran to the engine room and shut off the steam.

He then went to the boy's rescue amid the cries of terrified Indians. Dr. Dongan, the Agency physician, was summoned, and found an oblique fracture of the shaft of the femur bones of the right thigh, and a compound fracture of the upper third of the humerus bone of the left arm.

In the absence of other physicians or surgeons, the doctor called in N. P. Delarue and E. W. Hopkins as assistants, and dressed the wounds, and at this writing the boy is doing well, though his physician thinks the bone of the arm was so badly crushed, and so near the neck, that it cannot be kept straight. The Government has no hospital accommodations at this place; consequently, the practice of medicine and surgery, in many instances, must be attended with more or less dissatisfaction both to patient and practitioner. Indian Herald.

[SIOUX EN ROUTE TO INDIAN TERRITORY.]

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876.

The Lawrence Journal reports 100 Sioux at Omaha, en route to the Indian Territory, where the tribe will doubtless locate. These 100 spyers out of the land will be in attendance on the Indian Fair, at Muskogee, where it is hoped they will gather some useful information. Dr. Nicholson, superintendent of Indian affairs, is with the United States Commissioners at Omaha. Indian Journal.

[EDITORIAL: ABOUT MANNING.]

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876.

MR. MANNING has said to his friends and some of his opponents at Winfield, that he is ruined if he fails to be elected. Now it will cost him just as much if he is elected; then from his own words, he will be a ruined man either way unless he expects to "borrow" $1,000 of some candidate for United States Senate.

[EDITORIAL COLUMN: MANNING.]

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876.

We believe it to be the duty of the press to frequently comment on the acts of officers, and carefully guard against and point out public misdemeanors and corruption in office of official aspirants; but as a rule, not to assail any man without sufficient reason. In the performance of that duty it is expected the publisher must meet with and bear the hate and malice of those arraigned.

The situation in this county is thus: A man comes before the people in our own party, and gains the nomination by the votes of innocent delegates who at the time thought him to be a suitable personthe votes of which party he now claims because he is the nominee.

Knowing the character and general reputation of the man, we made every effort to have him displaced and a better person placed in his stead, which we believed then, and now, to be the wish of the majority of the Republicans. By two votes in the Convention, we were defeated.

We then made known his character, that all might know fully who they cast their votes for, which has resulted in a personal and libelous attack on ourself through the journal of the nominee and the person that does his bidding.

Had it not been that the malignant charges would go abroad to those who are strangers to us, we should pay no attention to them; but as our character is there at stake, it behooves us to prove that they are wholly untrue, and point out the aim and character of the accuser.

The charges we made against Mr. Manning have never been answered, nor can they be so as to redeem the man who is guilty of their committal. Knowing this, he has attempted to drag down our character and thereby lessen the force of our statements. But however great he may vilify us, he never can build himself up on our downfall.

"Gratuitous violence in an argument betrays a conscious weakness of the cause, and is usually a signal of despair."

The attack we refer to is in the issue of the Courier of October 26, accusing us of "stealing goods from the clothing store of Topliff & French," of Emporia, in 1870, for proof of which they publish a letter from one Will Nixon, of Wellington. The writer does not state what the goods were, but the figurehead of the Courier explains it as being a suit of clothes and an overcoat.

To begin with, this William Nixon is a low, drunken gambler, who would scarcely be believed under oath, and who, by his own statements, is guilty of and accountable for the death of his own brother. In the second place, Topliff & French never had a clothing store in Emporia, and the following statement, from the very authority to whom they refer, proves the charge wholly false, and an unmitigated and scandalous lie.

Friend Scott: On my arrival in town this morning, my attention was called to a letter, signed by one Will Nixon, of Wellington, Kansas, accusing you of stealing goods from the store of Topliff & French in Emporia, in 1870, and that I had you settle to avoid arrest. Also, several insinuations in different parts of the Winfield Courier, "about your stealing clothes and an overcoat."

Was it not by the urgent request of friends, I would take no notice of the affair, coming from the source it does. I have known you for about seven years. Part of the time in Emporia, and the balance from the first settlement of this place, and I can truly say that I have never seen the time when I doubted your honesty in the least, and have always held you in the highest esteem, and think more of you today than ever, especially when those that call themselves men, stoop to such mean, low, dirty tricks, to make party capital by assailing you.

Rest assured, that you have not lost any friends by any of these charges, have gained many, and the accusers will find that they have barked up the wrong tree. In the first place, I never kept clothing of any kind, while in Emporia, so you could not have had the chance to steal any, were you so disposed. Then again, I never had any grounds or intention of making an arrest.

The old saying is, "those that live in glass houses must not throw stones." This will apply to Mr. Nixon. He must cast the beam out of his own eye first. Those that know both him and yourself can judge whose character will stand best before the public.

I knew him and some of those he was associated with in Emporia, and believe he would do most anything to damage your character. I would take no further notice of his accusations.

Your friend,

Yet the letter of Mr. Nixon is sufficient to answer the purposes of Mr. Manning, who is always in accord with just such rascals, and has many of them for his tools and backers.

In further proof of the reputation and standing of Mr. Nixon, we append the statement of Mr. J. W. Hamilton, formerly one of the Commissioners of Sumner County, and at present a resident, who is a gentleman recognized for truth and veracity.

Mr. C. M. Scott: At your request for me to make a statement of the character and standing of Mr. Wm. Nixon, I have to say that while I do not wish the personal enmity of the man, I believe him to be dishonest, a pirate, and common gambler, in no manner responsible and not entitled to the respect of good, respectable people.

Yours etc.,

The above evidence, we think, will be deemed sufficient, and we only refrain from publishing statements from a host of others because it is unnecessary.

The intimations made about our giving a $150 gold watch and chain to a servant for cleaning our room one month, we consider beneath our notice. We never had a $150 gold watch and chain; never had a room cleaned or attended to by a woman in Arkansas City, and no servant in this vicinity has, or ever had, a $150 watch and chain, that anybody knows of. And if the Courier will cite its authority, we will bring him or her before the courts to prove it, if the party is worth anything.

Yet the statements have gone abroad, and with many people (strangers to us) we cannot have the chance of denial. We furnished Col. Manning a list of the subscribers from our mail book, in order that his denials could reach all our readers, and loaned him the paper on which his issue was printed. Now, as a matter of fairness, we publicly ask him to furnish us a list of all who take the Courier, that we may have a chance to send our denial and proof thereof, so that we may correct the statements with those whom we can never reach in any other way. Will you?

And now, we have to say to the people of Cowley County, that the man who has attempted our ruin would scarcely stop short of anything to secure his election, and before the time of voting you may expect to see flaming handbills proclaiming some new discovery, statements not heretofore revealed, and all kinds of petty dodges to deceive the public. Such is the reputation and character of the man who has been to you endeavoring to extort a pledge that you will vote for him.

His whole record is steeped in chicanery. Before the people, in his own town, in his own home, and in the private circles of his social gatherings, it is the same.

Before a jury of twelve men, he was awarded one cent for his character after being accused of twice and thrice what we have heretofore spoken of in our charges.

He never can be elected. The good sense of the people and desire for right surely cannot be overcome by his frantic efforts. Already indignation meetings are being called, and at last Republicans see and feel it is no use to try to countenance his election.

Over different parts of the State, it is already heralded with disgust that E. C. Manning is likely to be returned to the House of Representatives of Kansas as Senator from Cowley County, and even Republican papers abroad are denouncing it. It is not a sectional or personal fight we make. The cry comes up from every section of the county against such actions by Republicans.

At his own home the opposition is most bitter. The party is at stake, and the reputation of the county in danger. Better vote for an honest Democrat than be disgraced by a Republican. By his own words he is ruined if not elected. Then how does he expect to gain anything if elected, when the office is not a paying one? Republicans of Cowley County, we cannot take such risks, or be held responsible for such actions.

FOUR years is too long a time to try the experiment of sending a man to represent us, just to see if he will be true to his promise. If he should not, it would seem like a fearful long time to wait to put in a better one.

[MORE EDITORIALS: RE E. C. MANNING.]

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876.

When we begin to pull down the strongholds of error, the batteries we level against them, though strong, and victorious at last, are received with violence and scoffs, from the besieged partisans, it the more forcibly impresses us we are in the work of reformation and renovation and must encounter various difficultiesthe hate, spleen, and venom of the men who are the associates and abettors of the party attacked. We have lain before our readers charges most corrupt and damaging to the whole community, and asked the people, in all candor, without prejudice or malice, to clearly view them in the beam of light, and then give in the verdict of the ballot, whether the party asking their suffrage as State Senator is a character deserving their endorsement.

"I don't think you should oppose Mr. Manning, even though you don't vote for him. I don't expect to vote for him myself, but I won't fight him," was the remark of a friend the other day. That is just the difference between us. You feel and know the party has made a grave error, and from fear of condemning the party to which you belong, you will quietly slip around and vote against him, in order to redeem yourself. Come out with it. If you believe he is a "man against whom the breath of suspicion has never blown," vote for him. If not, don't take the risk. One man we know is honest, the other we know politically, is not. Make your choice.

We have not made a personal fight against Mr. Manning, and while he is arraigning us through his paper, we would be justified in saying even more in reference to that scandalous marriage affair, but we have refrained.

[SILVERDALE TOWNSHIP: ELECTION OF TRUSTEES, OFFICERS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876.

At a meeting of the citizens of Silverdale Township, without regard to party, the following action was taken. The meeting was organized by L. Lippmann being called to the chair, and Mr. Anderson, Secretary. Upon motion, it was voted that the selection of trustees be made by ballot. B. A. Davis and Daniel Grant were then placed in nomination, the result being Mr. Davis received thirteen votes and Mr. Grant three. Mr. B. A. Davis was declared the nominee.

The following officers were chosen by acclamation: S. Catrell, Clerk; Wm. Estus, Treasurer; Justices, W. S. Coburn and D. Francisco; Constables, W. I. Gilman and H. L. C. Gilstrap. Road Overseers chosen as follows: 1st Dist., Mathias Hoyt; 2nd Dist., H. W. Chancey; 3rd Dist., J. B. Splawn; 4th Dist., Alonzo Butterfield; 5th Dist., J. P. Mussulman.

[WICHITA AGENCY, INDIAN TERRITORY.]

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876.

Mr. A. C. Williams and wife, and several of the employees of the Wichita Agency, Indian Territory, were at the Richey House last week. The party left on Sunday with several wagon loads of groceries and general supplies for their agency.

Mr. Williams relieved Agent Richards last winter. He has under his care about 1,220 Indians, made of the following tribes: Wichita, Wacos, Tawakonies, Caddoes, Delawares, and 168 Comanches. To care for these semi-savages, there are employed an agent, a clerk, a physician, miller, wagon maker, blacksmith, commissary clerk, farmer, one laborer, and one teamster.

Mr. Williams has under his charge a boarding school with over 100 pupils enrolled. This school employs two teachers, one matron, seamstress, laundress, cook, baker, and industrial teacher. He employs eighteen head of work horses and has nine cows. The agency receives an appropriation of $9,360 a year, within which, he is confined in the expenditures. Beacon.

[CORRESPONDENCE RE MANNING FROM "OMNIA".]

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876.

EDITOR TRAVELER: The canvass goes bravely on, and your friend Manning catches it on all sides. I noticed an article in the Republican Daily Journal, published at Lawrence by T. D. Thatcher (one of the most radical Republican editors in the State, and a conscien tious, honest, reliable man), headed "Some Curious Revelations," in which he gives our Republican candidate for the Senate some hard licks, but not a lick amiss. Unless we purge the party of all such characters, ruin and defeat stare us in the face. The article is too long to copy in full, and as much of it has been in print, before, I will omit such and select a few sentences of Thatcher's comments, to show how our Senatorial candidate is viewed abroad, where he is best known.

"It seems that E. C. Manning, who figured somewhat notoriously in the Caldwell Senatorial election, is again a candidate for the Legislature from Cowley County, and is having a rather rough time of it."

After giving the substance of a letter written from your city, and the sworn testimony of Sid. Clarke and Dan Adams, with the examination of Manning himself, he winds up with these truthful words.

"It is a little singular that Manning is running for the Senate in Cowley County, Dan Adams for the Lower House as an independent candidate in one of the Shawnee County districts, while Clarke is running John Speer for the Senate in Douglass County. We think that the people have had enough of this crowd. They doubtless swore to the truth about each other before the Investigating Committee. If they did not, they committed perjury. In either case, they are a bad lot for this `reform' year."

The Democratic candidates, Pyburn and Christian, spoke at our schoolhouse a few nights ago, and made a good impression on their friends, but did not convince many Republicans that the election of Tilden and Hendricks would save the country from Rebel rule and the payment of Rebel claims. Still, both of these men will get a number of Republican votes in this and Silver Creek Townships on purely personal grounds.

The Republicans in this section of the county will not support Manning or any man that upholds him. Our people are determined to support an honest Democrat in preference to a dishonest Republican. OMNIA.

[PERSONALS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, November 1, 1876.

CENTENNIAL envelopes at the Post Office.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876.

COWLEY COUNTY warrants are paid every three months.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876.

"Expect nothing from him who promises a great deal."

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876.

HARD or soft money or cord wood taken on subscription.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876.

POKE STEVENS has a set of chairs in his house formerly owned by Jeff. Davis.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876.

MEETING at Bland's schoolhouse, Nov. 4th at three o'clock p.m., to nominate Township officers.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876.

The eastern part of this Republican District will give Hon. C. E. Mitchell almost a solid vote.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876.

An emigrant train of five wagons passed through town last Wednesday, and more are coming in every day.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876.

The new Millinery Store on the corner, of Mrs. Hartsock's, is to have its opening day one week from next Monday.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876.

It is an easy matter to give the news when there is any to give. This week we have murder, scandal, and revenge.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876.

One hundred and ten teams, mostly loaded with wheat, were counted between Wichita and Nenescah, last Wednesday.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876.

DEMOCRATIC MEETING. Hon. S. J. Crawford, E. G. Ross, and Col. Holliday are advertised to speak at this place, tonight.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876.

DR. SHEPPARD started on a visit to St. Joseph and St. Louis, this morning, accompa nied by his wife. He expects to return in about six weeks.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876.

We notice in the list of Kansas visitors to the Centennial, the name of E. D. Eddy and wife. Eugene don't care a snap who is to be the next President.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876.

The skeleton of a small child was found partially buried in a cigar box, near the cemetery, by one of our citizens, who kindly placed it beneath the sod.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876.

DR. KELLOGG ran a needle in his foot last week, and has been disabled for several days. The needle broke off in his foot and made a dangerous wound.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876.

The Irishman took the whiskey in a Winfield saloon last week, gulped it down, and now chuckles he is one drink ahead and will vote for an honest man after all.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876.

The members of the Arkansas City Cornet Band are requested to meet at Baird's Shop tomorrow evening, November 2nd. Business of importance to transact.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876.

PERHAPS the figure-head of the Courier can enlighten the public in reference to making away with established Government corner-stones, in different parts of this County?

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876.

TEACHER WANTED. School District No. 51, in Silverdale Township, wants a male teacher, to begin Dec. 1st.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876.

NINETY-TWO WAGONS. Last Monday we rode over town and counted ninety-two wagons. They consisted of farmers' wagons, apple wagons, broom wagons, freighters' wagons, etc. Business was lively.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876.

MR. HYDE was called before Esquire Bonsall, last Monday, to answer the charge of feloniously purloining and carrying away three tons of hay, when the gentleman proved the hay was his own.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876.

RETURNED. Joseph H. Sherburne returned from the balmy breezes of the eastern slope last Monday, accompanied by his mother. It will gladden the hearts of many to have the family once more residents of this place.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876.

A Township meeting to elect officers as follows, is called for next Saturday, at Kager's office, at four o'clock p.m.

One Trustee, one Treasurer, one Clerk, two Constables, and one Road Overseer for each Road District.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876.

The Courier says Mr. Gilstrap is not a Democrat. A few weeks ago it spoke of him as being one. Mr. Gilstrap is an honest, Christian gentleman who believes he is doing his duty as a man by denouncing political corruptionists.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876.

CAPT. McDERMOTT made us a call last Monday. He spoke at Bland's schoolhouse in the evening to a good audience. Capt. McDermott is regarded as one of the leading lawyers of the county, and is acknowledged as one of the best speakers. When you see his name on the Republican ticket as a candidate for County Attorney, remember him.

[A FOUL MURDER: STRANGER FOUND DEAD NEAR SALT CITY IN CREEK.]

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876.

Last Friday, as some boys were hunting on Salt Creek, about one mile and a half from Salt City, Sumner County, they saw the body of a naked man floating in the stream. The children soon gave the alarm and a party gathered about and took the body from the water, and began an investigation.

On examination two bullet holes were found in the back of the head. The body had been stripped of very garment except a shirt, shoes, and stocking, and the moustache partly cut or burned off. The body had probably been in the water ten days or two weeks, as decomposi tion had set in sufficiently to deface the countenance.

A track was visible, showing where a wagon had been driven up to the deep hole in the creek, where the body was found, but no evidence gained as to who committed the foul deed.

Some three weeks ago a young man of medium height, with dark moustache, wearing cloth shoes, was in the vicinity of Salt City driving a mule team, with a new wagon. He inquired at a house in reference to a tract of land, and started to see it, saying that he would be back again. He never came, but nothing strange was thought of it.

The only man we can learn of being missing, is one from Elk County, who came to this place about the time the supposed murdered man came, with a mule team, new wagon, and a load of apples, who has yet not been heard of.

The case demands the attention of the authorities and should be traced out. The person who committed the murder, evidently was an experienced one, and knew how to conceal all chance of recognition, as the stripping of the body and cutting of the hair from the face shows.

[FIGHT WITH A WILD CAT: MRS. E. P. WRIGHT.]

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876.

Last Thursday evening, as Mrs. E. P. Wright, who lives in the stone house about two miles north of town, was at supper, she heard a noise out among her chickens. As none of the male members of the family were at home at that time, she and her daughter (Miss Josie) went out to ascertain what was the matter.

They soon found the dog engaged in combat with something more than he could handle, and could only find him from his cries; but soon a young dog, by his noise, caused them to proceed to the stable, where after some time Miss Josie saw that the same object that had fought the dog was perched on the stable roof.

When Mrs. Wright's attention was called to it, she picked up a rock and threw it at the object with all her strength, knocking it to the ground. Here the dogs again rushed in, and the fight was general and furious. Finally the object was driven to a corner of the house, and after more fighting with varied success, the object at last was obliged to seek partial refuge under the door step, where Mrs. Wright and the dogs kept it at bay until Miss Josie went to the house of a neighbor, Mr. Goff, and got one of his sons to go to her mother's assistance; which he promptly did, and after a time with poles and fire tongs, they succeeded in killing the object, which proved to be a good sized wild cat.

The young man then went home, and the ladies returned to their supper, well satisfied with their evening's work. The same ladies, about two weeks ago, succeeded one night, by the help of their dogs, in capturing some wild animal about the same size, which they covered with a box, intending to see what it was; but when morning came, the animal had dug out under the box and was gone, so they never knew what they had caught.

[GROUSE CREEK HEARD FROM: MOLASSES VERSUS RELIGION.]

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876.

The following incident occurred at a trial before Esquire Bonsall, Justice of the Peace, last Saturday. Mr. Kager, as attorney, called Andy Show to the stand, when the following ensued.

Attorney to a Witness. When you told the plaintiff you wanted to buy his molasses, did you intend to do so?

Witness. No sir.

Attorney. Then you lied, did you not?

Witness. Yes, sir, I suppose I did.

Attorney. Why did you do so?

Witness. Because I was afraid he would be too sharp for me if I didn't.

Attorney. Did you know that it is wrong to lie?

Witness. I do now, but didn't think so then.

Attorney. Are you sorry for it now?

Witness. Yes, sir, I am.

Attorney. I am glad to hear that, and hope you will never do so again.

Witness. I will try not to, and will try to lead a better life hereafter.

Attorney. That is right, you may go now. The next witness may come forward.

If lawyers would practice the advice they give, what a reformation would take place.

[A JOKE: SKINNER VERSUS MANNING.]

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876.

A JOKE. When the candidate for State Senator was at this place begging votes, he met W. B. Skinner, a staunch Democrat, and while coaxing him to say he would vote for him, Mr. Skinner said: "But I hear some grave charges made against you." Which, of course, the little man denied, but by his own words left the impression on Mr. Skinner that they were true; so he finally said: "Mr. Manning, if you will just come out and say the charges are true, as your statements surely show to me that they are, I will vote for you as a fit representative of the Republican party of Cowley County." Whether Col. Manning acknowledged the charges or not we do not know; but it is understood that Skinner is down on Manning's slate, as one of his men.

[MORE PERSONALS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876.

A yoke of oxen were driven in town last Saturday and offered for sale. As the owner was leading them along, E. B. Kager asked S. P. Channell: "What will you give for those oxen?" "Sixty-five dollars." Kager stepped over to where they were and bought them for $60.00; and then turned them over to Mr. Channell, making $5.00 on the sale. Mr. Channell then traded them to Al Woolsey for a mule team, giving some boot, and Woolsey sold them to Mr. Logan for $70.00. The trades all took place in a few hours. Beesnees.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876.

PRAIRIE FIRE. On last Monday a fire got out in west Bolton Township, and for awhile swept everything before it, taking in its mad course a quantity of wheat, belonging to George Hager, and $500 worth of wheat, a Marsh Harvester, and other property belonging to Samuel Wood. A subscription was raised for Mr. Wood, who was left destitute. Many others suffered great loss.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876.

BULL WHACKERS. Ox teams leave this place every day now for the different Agencies, generally attended by a man on horse back, carrying a monstrous whip, which not unfrequently cuts the hide open when it strikes. We noticed one that measured sixteen feet, and was one and one-half inches thick at the butt end.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876.

GREY EAGLE. Mr. Caldwell shot a large grey eagle near the Arkansas Bridge last Saturday, and left it with us. It measured eight feet from one tip of the wing to the other, and three from the beak to the tip of the tail. Its talons were fully one inch in length.

[PARTNERSHIP DISSOLVED: CHANNELL & HAYWOOD.]

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876.

The firm of Channell & Haywood is this day dissolved by mutual consent. R. C. Haywood will in the future conduct the hardware business, and collect all accounts and pay all indebtedness of the late firm. S. P. CHANNELL, R. C. HAYWOOD.

Arkansas City, November 1, 1876.

[BUSINESS NOTICES.]

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876.

A GOOD FREIGHT WAGON and harness and one horse for sale, on time.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876.

W. B. TRISSELL is with us again in the interests of Rose Hill Nursery, Chetopa, Kansas, of which Lewis Williams is proprietor. These gentlemen have given perfect satisfaction the past season. They will bring to Arkansas City this fall 12,000 apple trees, and a complete assortment of nursery stock, such as pear, cherry, peach, plum, apricots, nectarines, ornamentary trees, etc., including 1,000,000 of hedge plants. We heartily commend our farmers to call and satisfy themselves of their liberal terms and prices.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876.

PAY UP! PAY UP! All over-due notes and accounts must be paid immediately. We mean this to apply individually.

[INDIAN HERALD: A CROSS BEAR.]

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876.

In many of the eastern States "bear" is a word so rarely spoken or read that the animal of which this word is the name, together with the annoyances that grow out of its presence in the neighborhood of white settlers, are not even imagined. While the eastern farmer slumbers in security from bruin's depredations upon his premises, the pioneer of the west suffers frequent losses in stock, and in his efforts to make proper provision for his wife and little ones, finds that his life is somewhat jeopardized.

On the 1sth inst., as Harry Broome was carrying the mail from the Sac & Fox Agency to this place, and when within about 18 miles of the Cimarron River and near Beaver Lake, he came in contact with a large black bear.

The bear was on the trail, and, until after the firing of several pistol shots, refused to give the road, exhibiting a degree of obstinacy seldom witnessed except in the immediate vicinity of cubs. As soon, however, as Mr. Broome effected his passage, hostilities ceased, and bruin was left in the undisputed possession of that wild region. Indian Herald.

[INDIANS: GENERAL TERRY IN PURSUIT.]

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1876.

Advices have been received at the War Department that General Terry will immediately leave Fort Abraham Lincoln in pursuit of hostile savages.

[ITEMS FROM THE INDIAN HERALD.]

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876. Front Page.

Brants are going south.

Pelicans are on the prairie.

Turkeys are reported around town.

Another centipede in the school house.

Agent Beede is in Lawrence, Kansas.

Freight for the Pawnees pass every day.

With the some Indians, the good world is below.

About 45 children are in the Kaw school.

The Indian International Fair was a success.

Agent Burgess has returned to the Pawnees.

The Sioux were not in attendance at the Fair.

Osages are becoming clamorous for their annuity.

The Delaware Indians are holding their fall feast.

Since the rain, Osages have sown considerable wheat.

The happy hunting ground is sustained by magic.

The Government will feed the Pawnees on "hard tack."

More whites than Indians attended the late Fair at Muskogee.

Indians have a god for each mammalbear god, wolf god, etc.

Buffalo robes to the number of 2,250 were recently brought into Fort Dodge.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.

The Fort Scott Monitor says that a Cheyenne chief is in the State looking for a home for his people.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.

The Quapaws had an abundance of whiskey last week, and gave enough to Osages to make some of them drunk.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.

From the movements of General Sturgis and Terry, with cavalry, artillery, and infantry, on the Sioux country, they would have the world believe just now that they have struck something leading to the extermination of the Indians and the glory of American arms.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.

"Sitting Bull asked permission for his warriors to visit Fort Peck, to trade for ammuni tion. If disappointed there, K. C. Journal of Commerce, says that he should address his request to Hamburg Butler, who in consequence of the disbandment of Democratic rifle clubs will have more ammunition than he can use.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.

Turkey shooting by moonlight is good sport for the Pawhuska boys. Stubbs of the Indian office thought he would try his hand recently and after tramping through brush until weary he saw the birds in a tree overhead, took aim, and fired. One bird came down while the others from appearance continued to roost; so he tried his hand a second time and brought down the second turkeybuzzard.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.

Our pressman went hunting the other night on horseback, and when within gun range of the game, he dismounted, fired, and killed a turkey. This being a new business for a man of the press, he became somewhat excited, forgot his pony, and walked into town with the turkey on his back. Next day a Kaw Indian led the deserted pony into town without a saddle and stated that it was stolen by an Osage; so he thinks he paid too dear for his whistle.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.

On Thursday night of last week while the Quapaws were dancing around a large bonfire a woman suddenly broke ranks and when but a few feet from the ring, fell dead. The medicine men of the band were assembled, and after communing with the Great Spirit they informed the excited multitude that about a year ago an Indian woman had died in that vicinity and that her spirit had got inside of their recently deceased sister, causing her instant death.

[FIGHT BETWEEN GEN. MILES AND SIOUX INDIANS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876. Front Page.

St. Paul, Oct. 31. The Pioneer Press has a special from Bismarck which says that Gen. Miles had a successful fight, after an unsuccessful council, with Sitting Bull, on the 21st and 22nd, on Cedar Creek, killing a number of Indians and wounding many, his own loss being two wounded. He chased the Indians about sixty miles, when they divided, one portion going toward the agency and Sitting Bull toward Fort Peck, Gen. Miles following.

Gen. Hazen has gone to Fort Peck with four companies of infantry and rations for Gen. Miles.

Sitting Bull crossed the river below Peck on the 24th, and had sent word to the agent that he was coming in and would be friendly, but wanted ammunition.

[NEW TERRITORY: TO BE CALLED PEMBINA.]

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876. Front Page.

The new territory, which it is proposed to make out of the northern portion of Dakota Territory, and call Pembina, will encompass 73,000 square miles, about one-third more area than the State of Illinois, and start out with a population of some 12,000 inhabitants.

The Missouri, Yellowstone, and Red rivers will contribute to its commerce, furnishing 2,000 miles of navigable waters to its resources. Pembina will be an extremely Northern Territory, but promises to become a useful sister in the Union galaxy, as a wheat growing and stock raising district.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876. Front Page.

Mother Baltimore, a leading Quapaw, is cutting down the pecan trees on the Osage Reservation, and we predict for her trouble, if she does not quit it at once. Osages will not stand oppression from whites and Indians at the same time.

Indian Herald.

[EDITORIAL COLUMNS: TRAVELER.]

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, November 8, 1876.

The Courier did not send its last week's issue to our subscribers, so they could see its defense of the charges made against us. Neither has it furnished us a list of its subscribers as promised by the proprietor.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876. Editorial.

Charges sufficient to disqualify our present County Surveyor have been brought to our notice within the past ten days. While surveying a road from Wintin's, up Silver Creek, he dined at the house of J. G. Titus, and was asked in reference to moving established Govern- ment corners, when he said:

"In my official capacity, it would not be advisable for me to advise anyone to move the Government corner stones, but I frequently tell them that if their lines do not suit them, if they would hide the Government stones, I would set one to suit." J. G. Titus and John Brannon are witnesses to the fact.

Then Mr. Charles Seward testified that for five dollars, Mr. Walton moved a corner stone himself, on Squaw Creek, three miles below Winfield, so as to make a farm "take in water." There are a number of other complaints afloat in reference to the gentleman's actions that should be looked into and the perpetrator held accountable for "in his official capacity."

[MANNING IS DEFEATED.]

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.

The returns from Creswell Township this morning give Pyburn a majority of 220.

From East Bolton: 14

From West Bolton: 51

From Pleasant Valley: 26

From Rock: 29

From Tisdale: 33

From Windsor: 20

Total: 393

In Maple Township Manning has a majority of 13.

In Richland: 31

In Sheridan: 15

In Vernon: 69

In Beaver: 23

In Winfield: 40

In Silverdale: 1

Total: 192

At present writing, Pyburn has a majority of 201, and most of the townships casting large votes have been heard from. Dexter, Nenescah, and some other townships will give Manning a majority, but not enough to elect him by at least fifty votes.

The votes on Senator are here given:

MANNING PYBURN

MAPLE TOWNSHIP 47 34

PLEASANT VALLEY 27 53

ROCK 60 89

SHERIDAN 42 27

TISDALE 28 61

CRESSWELL 22 242

EAST BOLTON 10 24

WEST BOLTON 14 65

Total for Manning: 250

Total for Pyburn: 595

Richland, Manning's majority: 31

Vernon, Manning's majority: 69

Beaver, Manning's majority: 23

Silverdale, Manning's majority: 1

Winfield, Manning's majority: 40

Windsor, Pyburn's majority: 20

[INDIAN NEWS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.

Gen. Crook captured 480 lodges of the Red Cloud and Red Leaf bands, and made Spotted Tail chief of the Sioux in place of Red Cloud.

[AGED INDIAN CHIEF, "WHITE LOON,' DIES AT ROANOKE, INDIANA.]

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.

The old Indian Chief, "White Loon," died at Roanoke, near this city, a day or two since, at the advanced age of 107 years. "White Loon" was a relicand about the last one in this part of the countryof the Miami tribe of Indians, which were formerly so powerful in this section. He was born at the place where Peru is at present situated, in 1769, when the famous chief, Richardville, the Shawnee, was in command.

"White Loon" retained his faculties in a wonderful degree until a few months since. His sight and hearing were somewhat impaired, but his memory was not at all affected, and he could distinctly remember events which occurred ninety-five years ago. He recollected Tecumseh distinctly, and described the building of old Fort Wayne frequently. He under- stands no other tongue than the Miami, and never referred to our city save as Kekionga.

A year ago "White Loon" was thus described in the Sentinel: "He is tall and straight as an arrow, his hair and beard are white and straight, and his complexion unmistakably red. His eyes are small, keen, and piercing; and he has the high cheek bones, flat forehead, and facial traits so unmistakably characteristic of the aborigines."

His place of residence for many years has been on the "Reserve," sixteen miles west of this city, in Lafayette Township. Fort Wayne Sentinel.

[TOWNSHIP OFFICERS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.

The following officers were nominated in the different townships, and most of them are probably elected.

Creswell Township. Trustee, Timothy McIntire; Treasurer, Wyatt Gooch; Clerk, L. W. Currier; Constables, Geo. McIntire, W. J. Gray.

Bolton Township. Justices, John Linton, Aaron Marshal; Trustee, James Sample; Treasurer, A. J. Kimmell; Clerk, Thomas Parvin; Constables, John Myrtle, Evan Lewis.

Pleasant Valley Township. For Trustees of the Peace, Henry Forbes, T. H. Henderson; for Constables, Samuel Waugh, L. Birdzell; for Township Trustee, S. H. Tolles; for Township Clerk, C. J. Brane; for Road Overseers: Dist. No. 1, Frank Chapin; Dist. No. 2, W. J. Keffer; Dist. No. 3, Joe Hill.

Silverdale Township. For Justices of the Peace. W. S. Coburn, D. Francisco; for Constables, W. I. Gilman, H. L. C. Gilstrap; for Township Trustee, B. A. Davis; for Township Treasurer, Wm. Estus; for Township Clerk, S. Cattrell; for Road Overseers: Dist. No. 1, Mathias Hoyt; Dist. No. 2, H. W. Chancey; Dist. No. 3, J. B. Splawn; Dist. No. 4, Alonzo Butterfield; Dist. No. 5, J. P. Musselman.

Spring Creek Township. For Justice of the Peace, W. E. Ketchum; for Constable, David McKelvey; for Township Trustee, A. A. Wiley; for Township Treasurer, J. H. Gilliland; for Township Clerk, W. W. Thomas.

Cedar Township. For Justice of the Peace, F. M. Osborn; for Constable, Enis Patten; for Township Trustee, D. W. Willey; for Township Treasurer, Zenis Condit; for Township Clerk, J. W. Ledlie.

Windsor Township. For Justices of the Peace, C. W. Jones, A. J. Pickering; for Constables, Wm. Fritch, J. W. Tull; for Township Trustee, John Brooks; for Township Treasurer, Joseph Sweet; for Township Clerk, S. Tyler; for Road Overseers: Dist No. 1, E. Rockwell; Dist No. 2, Pike Everetts; Dist. No. 3, E. M. Freeman; Dist No. 4, T. B. Washam; District No. 5, J. W. Hiatt.

[BLACK HILLS: INDIANS FOUGHT BY GEN. MILES.]

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.

St. Paul, Nov. 4. A Pioneer Press special, dated Camp in the Field, on the Yellowstone, Oct. 27, via Bismarck, Dakota, Nov. 4, says: Gen. Miles, commanding the troops on the Yellowstone, after fighting, defeating, and pursuing Sitting Bull and the confederated tribes under him, this day accepted the surrender of four hundred lodges of Indians belonging at the Cheyenne agency, these tribes surrendering five of their principal chiefs as hostages and guarantee of their faithful compliance with the terms of surrender. These bands are to go at once to the agency, where, upon their arrival, they will submit to the requirements of the Government. The Indians held as hostages left this evening for St. Paul under the charge of a strong guard.

[PARTICULARS OF INQUEST OF MURDER NEAR SALT CITY.]

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.

I was called to hold an inquest on a body, found one mile west of Salt City, on the 26th ult. The deceased evidently had been murdered three or four weeks previous, and the body hauled to this pool in Salk Creek, and thrown into it.

The body had been floating some days, and the sun had changed that portion of the body which was above water. It was the body of a man about 25 years of age, with light complexion, sound front teeth, dark brown or black hair, little or no beard, appeared to have had light brown mustachevery thin and shortdecomposed so this was not certain, height about 5 feet 10 inches, weight about 150 pounds; had on congress gaiter shoes, white cotton socks not mates, a cheviot striped shirt white and brownsome worn; nothing else was worn on the body.

Had been shot with a pistolcalibre about 22near the crown of the head. The wounds were about two inches apart, one ranging directly down the middle of the neck, the other slanting toward the right ear. Neither came out. Either would have caused instant death.

A wagon, drawn by ponies, had passed from the road to the pool and stopped, where the grass had been broken on the bank, and then turned north and all traces were lost near the road. Believed to have been a land buyer, and to have been murdered for money and brought some distance, and stripped to hide his identification, and thrown into the pond.

The above facts were found by the jury, and the conclusions were that of the people present when inquest was held. The body was interred in the Salt City cemetery. Any information concerning the matter will be given, by addressing George T. Walton, Oxford, Kansas. Independent.

[PERSONALS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, November 8, 1876.

MR. RAY lost another horse this week.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.

GEESE fly over town almost every day.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.

EDDY has begun to prepare for the holidays.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.

HENRY FRANKLIN left for Iowa last Sunday.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.

OUR MAYOR is rusticating in the suburbs, granging.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.

RICHARD ROSEY has just returned from the sight-seeing at Philadelphia.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.

DR. KELLOGG has to hobble about yet, from the effect of the needle in his foot.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.

The first opossum ever seen in this County was caught a few evenings since.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.

OSAGES. Little Chief and several members of the Osage tribe were in town last week.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.

MEAT SHOP. Henry Endicott has a meat shop in with R. A. Houghton & Co.'s grocery.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.

The Indians are making sad havoc on the pecan trees in the Territory. They cut the trees to get the nuts.

PECANS sell from two to three dollars per bushel, when offered by the Indians. R. C. Haywood has sixty bushels.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.

$34 LOST. Mrs. Lee, living east of the Walnut, lost a pocket book containing $34, while in town last Wednesday.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.

MRS. FITCH is now receiving a new and beautiful stock of millinery. Hats from $1.50 to $20.00. Call and see them.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.

MARRIED. At Maple Township, by William P. Norman, J. P., on the 26th inst., G. D. Akers to Miss Orra Scott, all of Cowley County

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876..

EMBARRASSING. A Bolton Township teacher has fifteen young ladies, as pupils, all older than himself. That young man is on dangerous ground.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.

MR. FARRAR, of Phillips, Maine, father of H. P. Farrar, intends spending the winter here to escape the cold, chilly winds of December, of his native State.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.

FROM FT. SILL. Rev. Fleming and O. P. Houghton returned from Fort Sill last Saturday, after a journey of two weeks. The trip paid them for the time spent.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.

A. A. NEWMAN bought 1,700 bushels of wheat last Friday, and paid the cash for it. 1,500 bushels he purchased of J. G. Titus, who is to haul it from Winfield.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.

TURKEY HUNTERS. The hunters who returned from the Territory last week report deer and turkeys plentiful, but hard to get on account of the grass being burned off.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.

BONES. In another column will be found the advertisement of bones wanted by Messrs. Baugh & Son's, of Philadelphia. Parties gathering them in quantities could well afford to ship them themselves. Write for prices.

AD: BONES WANTED. The highest cash prices paid for all kinds of bones. BAUGH & SONS, PHILADELPHIA. Write for quotations.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.

A PARTY of ladies and gentlemen who are with Chaplain McCabe are highly pleased with this part of Kansas. The chaplain is so greatly pleased that he has expressed his determination to try and become the owner of 1,000 acres of Cowley County land.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.

LAND SALES. Within the past few weeks, the following sales of real estate have been made.

E. B. Kager to Mathew Chambers, 160 acres in Bolton Township; consideration, $500.

M. A. Felton to E. B. Kager, 80 acres in Nenescah Township, $300.

Depuw to L. C. Wood, 160 acres in Bolton Township, $700.

L. C. Wood to M. A. Felton, 80 acres in Bolton Township, $300.

N. Goatley to C. S. Weatherholt, 160 acres in Bolton Township, $300.

Evan Lewis to W. B. Skinner, 160 acres in Bolton Township.

Robert H. Cox to Mathew Chambers, 130 acres in Bolton Township, $2,200.

Depuw to L. C. Wood, 160 acres in Creswell Township, $600.

H. P. Farrar to Wm. Cowgill, house and lot in Arkansas City.

Many others have occurred of which we failed to learn particulars.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.

ROAD. ISAAC LOOMIS and others have petitioned the County Board for a public road commencing at the quarter section stone between sections 24 and 25, in Township 34, thence north along quarter section line across sections 24 and 13. D. Logan, John Nichols, and Wm. Wilson are the viewers, and meet at the place of beginning November 15th, at 10 o'clock a.m.

J. P. WOODYARD and others also have petitioned for a road commencing at the northeast corner of the southeast quarter of section nineteen, in Township 34, thence running west one-half mile, on half section line to the center of section 19, to be located as follows: Beginning at the northwest quarter of section 19, thence south one-half mile, thence west one-half mile. Henry Endicott, John Harmon, and Wm. Randall are viewers, to meet November 14th, at 10 a.m.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.

ORDER. While Wm. Allison, of the Telegram, was speaking at Thomasville one evening this week, one man persisted in interrupting him, and we are informed, made some threats. Mr. Allison asked the Chairman to preserve order and not have the assembly as well as himself disturbed by the unruly one; but the Chairman's voice was very weak, and the man continued to interrupt the speaker, until he said: "I guess we'll have order here, and I will appoint that rowdy a committee of one to keep it." As Mr. Allison said this, he deliberately stepped to his overcoat and took therefrom "a friend," which he placed on the table beside him, and order was preserved.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.

LECTURE. The parties who attended the second lecture of Chaplain McCabe, did not seem to appreciate the entertainment as well as they did the evening before. After some remarks, they were informed that a subscription would be collected for the purpose of having enough subscribed to build a Methodist Church. Seven hundred dollars was put down, counting that taken from last spring's subscription, and the contract for the church is to be let. The estimated cost of the building when completed is $1,400. It is to be of brick. There should be a Methodist church in town, and we hope the enterprise will be speedily completed.

[MORE PERSONALS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.

NOTICE. In order to give farmers an opportunity to advertise strays, animals taken up, stock for sale or exchange, or any other like notices, we have concluded to give them special rates in our columns, believing it will be of mutual interest to all concerned. Any notice of cattle, stock feed, seed, or grain for sale or exchange, not exceeding three lines, will be inserted in our columns two weeks for 25 cents. This will give our farmers a chance to advertise anything they may have for sale, or give notice of anything they may want to buy. Will farmers please take notice?

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.

NAUGHTY. We have received a letter from John Hinkle, of Belmont County, Ohio, asking the whereabouts of his son, Samuel, who has been writing home that the Indians have him a prisoner, and he receives and sends mail through a friend who steals into the camp. Now, Sammy, this is very romantic, and no doubt amusing to you, but your poor old father is nearly distracted, and you better own up you were "playing it" on him. Come, now, don't be bad anymore.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.

From the Bath, Maine, Daily Times, we clip the following:

MARRIED. In Phipsburg, Oct. 11, by Rev. Wm. Hart, Eugene D. Eddy, of Arkansas City, Kansas, and Georgia B. Sherburne of Phipsburg.

In the same issue, is a lengthy article on "The Physical Training of Children," by Dr. Chabasse. We don't see that that has anything to do with Eugene's marriage.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.

"CULLED `LECTIONEER." The darkey barber that came down from Winfield to electioneer for Manning in West Bolton Township distinguished himself considerably at the polls. In fact, he made a good stump speech, something after the following style: "Ise been a slabe sixteen years. I knows de Democrats. De whites set me free, and Ise goin' to stan by um. If the Pybun man is elected, he will try to put me back in slavery. Vote for de Republican. He's honest. He won't steal."

The judge then asked him if he had been naturalized, but he didn't comprehend. He then asked him if he was a citizen of the United States.

"I don't know anything bout de naturalizing de United States. I was born in Alabama. Where is dese United States."

It was disgusting to some of the better elements of the Democratic party in Bolton, and they did not hesitate to say so. One of them said, "I had a notion to knock him over." "Well, why didn't you?" "I would have, but there were four other big niggers standing by." The barber evidently made some votes for his man, for word came over in the evening that Wilkinson and the other niggers would carry the township.

[CRESWELL TOWNSHIP OFFICERS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.

The following is the vote on township officers in Creswell Township.

Constables: Geo. McIntire 260; W. J. Gray 252.

Trustee: T. McIntire 145; A. Chamberlain, 125.

Treasurer: Wyard Gooch 286.

Clerk: L. W. Currier 126; Will Mowry 142.

The vote on township officers was not a party vote.

[MORE PERSONALS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.

Yesterday morning, to the surprise of everyone, the Democratic pole on Benedict's corner was laying across the street, having been bored through with an auger and pulled down. The act has called forth the indignation of almost everyone, who condemn the shysters who did the work. If he was a Republican, he had but little judgment, and much less sense, to pull down a party pole on the morning of election.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876