[MINERAL AND SALT SPRINGS AT SALT CITY.]

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876. Front Page.

The mineral and salt springs at Salt City produce water thoroughly medicated and as good health restorers as the hot springs of Arkansas. Some enterprising man could make money for himself and a reputation for Sumner County by building a large hotel and advertising the true medicinal qualities of the water. The locality is a healthy one and the scenery picturesque. The village is situated about a half mile from the west bank of the Arkansas River. On the south, north, and west is high, rolling prairie, and nearby is Salt Creek, which empties its waters into the river, ladened with almost every mineral property imaginable. Sumner County Democrat.

[EDITORIAL: THE BRIDGE PROPOSITIONBRIDGE OVER WALNUT.]

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

Next Saturday the people of Creswell Township will be called on to determine whether the Township shall issue $2,000 in bonds to rebuild the bridge across the Walnut River, at or near Newman's Mill. The petition presented to the Township officers shows one hundred and fifty-four voters in favor of the project, and anxious for the bridge.

There is no doubt but that the bridge is almost an actual necessity, and would not only benefit the farmers both east and west of us, but would add materially to the interests of the town, and the only question to be decided is whether the people of the Township are willing to pay for it. We have experience; the drawbacks of a toll bridge, and those who denounced the ferry. The majority seem to oppose both, more especially since responsible parties have agreed to replace it, in a substantial manner, for $2,000.

[EDITORIAL: THE SIOUX INDIANS AND WICHITA.]

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

Senator Ingalls submitted a resolution requesting the Secretary of the Interior to report to the Senate immediately what effort the Government had made to remove the Sioux Indians from their present reservation to the Indian Territory.

A few weeks since one hundred of these Sioux passed through Wichita, stopping here for a few days. They went to look at the country, and we believe they report that it is in all respects satisfactory to them; at least Colonel Boone, who had them in charge, intimates as much. He has gone to Washington.

There is considerable opposition in this State, also upon the part of Kansas City, to the removal of these Indians into the Territory; not that any trouble is anticipated, but from the fact that such a policy tends to the postponement of the opening of the Territory to settlement.

As far as Wichita and her interests are concerned, we are not averse to the proposed change for many reasons not necessary to mention at this time. So long as we continue to be the head of wagon transportation for supplies to agencies and forts, we can afford to be patient over the impatience of others adversely affected. Let `em come. Eagle.

And so long as the people of Cowley County have to haul their wheat fifty miles to market, when it could be made into flour and sold to the Indians here, and every fat beef or hog that is raised finds a ready market for cash, we say "Let `em come."

[CENTENNIAL FESTIVAL: AT NEWMAN'S NEW BUILDING.]

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

Festival to be held at Newman's new building, on Christmas night, Monday, December 25, 1876. Everybody and his wife are expected, and cordially invited to come. Besides the Christmas tree, there will be a charade acted by the ladies and gentlemen of Arkansas City; a Yankee kitchen in "ye olden style" with pumpkin pies and baked beans one hundred years old, fresh and nice, and a supper of modern times, with all the luxuries of the season. Fresh fish from the fish pond, caught on the spot, to order, and oysters from the Walnut. Now, young ladies, remember leap year is drawing to a close, and only a few days are left, and you should not lose the last chance you may have for four years to come. Who knows what fate may have in store for you, or what the fish pond may produce? And everybody should remember that but few of us will be on hand to attend the next Centennial festival, and make the most of this opportunity.

Come, everybody, and have a good time. The Christmas tree will be decorated in the afternoon, and persons wishing to have gifts put on the tree will please hand them to someone of the committee before 4 p.m., as there will be too much to attend to in decorating the hall to receive packages after that hour.

The committee appointed to decorate the tree is as follows:

LadiesMrs. Sipes, Mrs. Breene, Mrs. T. Mantor, Mrs. T. H. McLaughlin, Mrs. T. R. Houghton, Mrs. Dr. Hughes, Mrs. Dr. Shepard, Mrs. R. A. Houghton, Miss Mattie Thompson, Miss Kennedy, Miss F. Skinner.

GentlemenS. P. Channell, W. H. Gray, James Benedict, I. H. Bonsall, L. McLaughlin, Al. Mowry, L. C. Norton.

Anything left at Bonsall's photograph gallery before the 25th will be taken care of and put on the tree by the committee.

[COMMUNICATION FROM "N."WINFIELD.]

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

Dear Traveler:

In my search for brain tonic, I sometimes find enigmas which my brain is too weak to solve, among which are the following.

Why was it that there was no Vice President voted for until the fifth Presidential election?

Why was it that John Adams served as Vice President during Washington's first term, on a vote of 34 electors, when 35 were required to make a majority, the whole vote being 69? (Washington and Adams were both re-elected at the second election.)

At the third election, there being 139 votes in the electoral college, with 70 necessary for choice, John Adams, the then Vice President, received 71 votes, and was declared elected. Why was Thos. Jefferson, his principal competitor, who received 68 votes, declared elected Vice President upon less than half the electoral vote, and without being a candidate for the place?

The fourth contest was a tie between Jefferson and Burr, and went to the House of Representatives to be decided. After 35 ballots without a choice, on the conclusion of the 36th the Speaker of the House declared Thomas Jefferson elected President and Aaron Burr Vice President, when he was not a candidate for Vice President at any time, neither did he ever receive a single vote for that office.

At the fifth Presidential election, George Clinton, of New York, was elected Vice President, he being the first man ever voted for as a candidate for Vice President of the United States.

I want someone who is so glib in foreseeing to look back and answer or demur.

Prof. Lemmon is absent in Topeka, leaving his family for the present with the "wife's folks."

Mrs. McCulloch, mother of N. C., our ex-Recorder, started for Cloverdale, California, on last Tuesday.

Work progresses on the two new churches.

Now that Judge Gans has something to live for (a new lease of office), he is building himself an elegant residence on Elm Row.

Frank Gallotti is building him a commodious house for so lonesome a looking man as he is.

As our holidays draw near, they promise plenty of fun for all, in the shape of church entertainments, Christmas tree, etc.

The grand real estate and personal property lottery sale of Williams and Clark, will not have their drawing take place on January 1, 1877, but will temporarily postpone it.

[NEW YEARS FESTIVAL: M. E. CHURCH.]

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

Mr. Wolf, W. York, C. Swarts, Wm. Gibby, S. Hunt.

Mr. and Mrs. Grimes, Mrs. J. Nichols, Mrs. N. Shaw, Mrs. Horn, Samuel Endicott, H. Carder, Ida Grimes, Katy Myers, Mrs. Demott, Mrs. Pepper, R. Carder.

Wm. Gray, Katy Myers, Harvey Grimes, Ida Grimes, Rachael Carder, H. Carder, Nelly Wood, Frank Wood.

Hattie Wilson, Nelly Porter.

Mr. & Mrs. Porter, Mrs. Alexander, Mrs. Fitch, Charles Swarts, Harvey Grimes, Mrs. McMullen, Mrs. Wood, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Hoffmaster, Mrs. Endicott, Mrs. Collins, Mrs. Lizzie Mitchell, Wm. Gray, Mr. & Mrs. Ward, Mr. & Mrs. Godehard, Mr. & Mrs. Purdy, Mr. & Mrs. T. Mantor, Mrs. Morgan.

J. Gibby, Mrs. McMullen.

Henry Endicott, Mr. Grimes, Mr. Bowers, C. Endicott.

Mr. Felton, Bitha Bowers, Josie Howe, Charles Swarts, Miss Kennedy, F. York.

Rev. J. J. Winger, Lizzie Mitchell, Georgie Christian, Ret Burkey.

Mr. & Mrs. Bonsall, W. S. Hunt, Miss T. Bowers.

The post office will be conducted by H. Carder, C. Endicott, Mowrie Bowers, Miss Kennedy.

If any additions or slight changes may be necessary, parties will receive personal notice.

[ITEMS FROM THE INDIAN HERALD.]

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

The Osages are at peace with all tribes.

Scalp locks still hang over Indian graves.

The Kaw annuity payment was made last week.

The Indians are in a good humor and full of fun.

Osage women are painted and in their finest.

Mad dogs have fits and bite stock on Bird Creek.

The Osage council is dealing with cattle thieves.

Eagle feathers flutter from ponies manes and tails.

Street dancing by the Osages is of daily occurrence.

A buffalo was killed near Pawnee Agency last week.

There are two Quapaw colonies on the Osage Reservation.

Farmers make rails of wild grape vines on Elk River, Kansas.

There are four half breed Osage girls at the Osage Mission, Kansas.

While Indians' thoughts remain unchanged, they are Indians still.

There are nine ordained ministers among the Sioux.

There is a similarity in the languages of the Sioux, Osages, Kaws, and Quapaws.

Spotted Tail and his people are on their way back to the country of the Black Hills.

The World Carrier, a paper published among the Sioux, receives material aid from the full blood Sioux.

The interpreters for the Sioux delegation say they will come to this country, and bring the Sioux tribe with them.

Spotted Tail doesn't want to live in this Territory. He can't find timber, and there is not enough rock with which to build out west.

The Indians of Neah Bay Agency, Washington Territory, make more money by seal killing than any other Indians on that coast, and depend upon the success of their labor for a living.

Osages sprinkle ashes around their lodges to keep witches away.

[WAR DEPARTMENT TO HOLD GENERAL COURT MARTIAL AT CHEYENNE.]

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

A military order has been issued from the War Department, calling a general court martial to be held at Cheyenne on the 15th inst. Maj. Gen. Pope will preside. Several interesting trials are looked for, during which some officers of considerable rank from other departments will be investigated.

[PERS0NALS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

ONLY a half sheet next week.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

ONLY five days until Christmas.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

MORE dwelling houses are needed.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

HONEY IN THE COMB at Hermann's City Bakery.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

This is the last full sized paper of this year.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

AL. HORN is having pine siding put on his shop.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

BENEDICT's are putting up a number of neat parlor stoves.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

HERMANN sold his oysters for 50 cents a can and they were soon gone.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

The half breed Kaw Indians supply most of our citizens with cord wood.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

TURKEY SHOOTING MATCHES are on the docket for Christmas and New Years.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

Come out to the Festival Christmas evening and bring a pound of something. The "pounds" are to be sold at auction during the evening.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

ROBERT C. MILLS, of Salt City, opened his new store last week, regardless of who was elected.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

A new house is being built on the townsite near Dr. Leonard's. It belongs to Mr. Simpson.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

W. H. WALKER's house, near Salt City, was destroyed by the prairie fire in that locality, last week.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

The fire in Bolton Township, last week, burned John Evans' house and fifty bushels of corn in it.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

The officer in charge of the Sioux Indians reported the cutting of timber in the Territory to the Commissioners of the Interior.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

BORN, to Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Channell, Sunday, Dec. 17th, a daughter. Weight nine pounds. Dr. Hughes was the attending physician.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

ED. FINNEY returned from the Osage Agency last Monday, where he had been for several weeks assisting in the payment of the Osages.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

HENRY PRUDEN had only 4,200 pounds or seventy bushels of wheat on his wagon. The types made us say 1,200 bushels in the first few numbers of the paper last week.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

ARRIVED. David Pruden, of Dayton, Ohio, arrived at this place last Thursday, and will spend a few weeks on the border before returning. It is generally believed that David is making a business trip.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

The following persons were elected and appointed officers of Crescent Lodge, No. 138, at their last regular meeting, held at the Lodge room in Benedict's Hall, Saturday evening, December 16, 1876.

Worshipful Master: Clinton Robert Mitchell.

Senior Warden: Kendall Frank Smith.

Junior Warden: James Benedict.

Treasurer: Charles Raymond Sipes.

Secretary: Harry Pearce Farrar.

Tyler: Rudolph Theodore Hoffmaster.

Senior Deacon: Cyrus McNeely Scott.

Junior Deacon: James Irvin Mitchell.

Senior Stewart: Sewell Peasley Channell.

Junior Stewart: Henry Bear Pruden.

Public installation will be conferred on the parties elected, at the First Presbyterian Church, on St. John's Day, (Wednesday, December 27th), at 7 o'clock p.m. Members of the order are especially invited to be present. After installation, refreshments will be served. Tickets to supper, 75 cents each.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

We have a few specimens of Mr. T. M. Concannon's Indian photographs, that compare with the best. Mr. Concannon has a variety of scenes from Indian life, that make a very interesting picture.

Among the number purchased by ourselves is a "War-dance," "Issuing Rations," and the chiefs "Governor Joe," "Chetopa," "Strike-Axe," "Hard Rope," "Jump-Over" "Sassy-Chief," "Black Dog," and several others.

Joe is chief ruler of the Big and Little Osages, Hard Rope, the war chief, and Black Dog is one of the most unruly Indians of the tribe. Among them, we recognize many familiar faces. The advertisement of the artist will appear next week.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

A Neck-tie festival will be held at the Theaker schoolhouse on Friday evening, Dec. 29th, 1876, for the benefit of the minister, Father Herbert. All are cordially invited to be present, and participate in a good time. Admission at the door 25 cents, neckties 10 cents, which entitles holders to a bountiful supper, and all the pleasure you are capable of enjoying.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

CALLED. Wm. M. Allison, editor of the Cowley County Telegram and Cedarvale Blade, made us a short call on Thursday last. Mr. Allison is one of Winfield's representative men, and although he has assumed the difficult task of conducting two newspapers at one time, proves himself thoroughly competent to successfully operate both.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

There will be no service in the First Church next Sabbath morning, as Rev. Fleming will be absent holding Communion Service in Oxford.

Instead of preaching, there will be a Sabbath School Singing Concert at half past eleven o'clock.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

There will be a Union religion service held in the First Church on next Sabbath night. Rev. Mr. Somers, of the United Presbyterian Church will deliver a discourse.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

HALF SHEET. According to the established custom of newspapers, we shall issue but a half sheet of the TRAVELER, next week, in order to give the printers a chance to enjoy the holidays. The issue will contain only advertisements.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

HOUGHTON & McLAUGHLIN have again secured the services of JAMES C. TOPLIFF, to assist them in the store, as salesman and bookkeeper. Many friends of Mr. Topliff will be glad to have him back, to trade with.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

Horneman, the man who stole the wheat and did the shooting, was bound over in the sum of $2,000, to appear at the next term of the Sedgwick County court. Failing to secure bail, he was sent to jail.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

The stage driver informs us that during last week he saw 300 wagons loaded with hogs, on their way to Wichita. Most of the hogs are hauled up alive. Another item demanding railway facilities.

[EDDY'S HAS IT!]

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

TOYS, TOYS, TOYS. Go to Eddy's.

Books for the Holidays, at Eddy's.

Writing Desk, Card Cases, and Stereoscopic views at Eddy's.

Work Stands, Work Baskets, and Rustic Hanging Baskets. Eddy has them.

Candy, Candy, Candy, fancy and plain candy at Eddy's.

For a nice Holiday present, go to Eddy and you will find what you want.

Albums, Photo and Autograph, at Eddy's.

Dolls, Dolls, Dolls, of all kinds. Eddy is selling them cheap.

Toy Carts and Wagons. Eddy has a few left yet.

Sleds for Boys, at Eddy's. We will have snow sure, come and get one before they are all gone.

A New Set of Accordions, Violins, and Music Boxes at Eddy's.

[ADS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

All accounts and notes over due and unsettled on the 23rd of Dec. 1876, will be placed in the hands of the Justice for collection. Take due notice thereof and govern yourselves accordingly.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

Lost. Between the 7th and 10th inst. in town or on the road east from town by way of Harmon's ford, a parcel containing a copy of "Ouida's" Strathmore. Anyone finding the above will confer a favor by returning it to this office.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

Taken Up. A white and brown spotted steer. The owner can have it by calling on N. P. Rowland.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

Has Buckwheat Flour and Maple Syrup.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

H. G. has Pickled Pigs Feet for sale.

H. G. has Fresh Oysters for the Holidays.

H. G. has the largest stock of Fresh Candies in the Southwest.

H. G. has Nuts!

H. G. manufactures his own Candy.

H. G. has all kinds of Nuts, Raisins, Dates, Figs, Apple Butter.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

For a Holiday Gift that will be appreciated, select from Friend's fine assortment of Silverware, New Style Clocks, Ladies' Sets, Gents' Sets, Gold Rings, Gold Pens, Pencils, Tooth Picks, etc. F. M. FRIEND, Winfield, Kas.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

Chromos, Mottoes, Frames, Oleographs, etc., in great variety. We have just received a choice collection of the above, which we are offering at less than city prices. CALL IN AND SEE THEM Before purchasing your Holiday Goods.

[ITEMS FROM THE SUMNER COUNTY PRESS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

Good butter is worth twenty-five cents per pound.

The Salt Springs' murder still remains a mystery.

Two thousand bushels of corn was sold last Saturday, to be delivered on the street, at twenty cents per bushel.

NOTE: MICROFILM SKIPPED THE HALF-PAGE, REFERRED TO BY EDITOR

SCOTT, AND WENT DIRECTLY TO THE JANUARY 3, 1877, ISSUE.

[SOUTHERN KANSAS. ARKANSAS CITY. THE ARKANSAS VALLEY.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

From Wichita down the beautiful valley of the Arkansas, in the fairest of September days, is a drive to be long remembered; but the genuine pleasure of this valley ride came at

where I expected to find a rude hamlet of temporary dwellings and a motley group of border men. Miles away, I caught a glance at the stately and elegant schoolhouse, through a vista in the forest, and my visions of faro banks and keno dens; of dance houses, navies, and insolent, swagging ruffians vanished in an instant.

Arkansas City is on the border. The "Nation," as it is commonly called, is only three miles away. These border towns are supposed to be the rendezvous for the cut-throats, thieves, and bandits who seek refuge in the Territory. At Wellington and Oxford I found quiet and order, and an absence of every type of ruffianism or even roughness. Here in Arkansas City is

The town has a population of 700, mostly from Iowa, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, and the Eastern States. They have built tasteful, comfortable homes, fine churches, a splendid high school- house, and the streets and lawns are as nicely laid and kept as in a New England village. The public schools are fostered by an educated sentiment and will compare well with the village schools of Ohio and Michigan. Social life is cordial, intelligent, and elevated in tone. Good men and noble women have laid, here, the basis for a rational and enjoyable life. The town is

On the West and South is the broad valley of the Arkansas with the shimmer of its waters through intervals in the beautiful walnut groves. Eastward and northward is the matchless Walnut Valley and River, an embodiment of rural beauty. On every side, the table upon which the town stands, drifts downward into the bottoms, the groves and swift waters in graceful slopes. Beyond the waters, are such rolling, grand, and fertile prairies as one may not see again in hundreds of miles of travel. Three miles to the southward you stand upon

and look out upon the fairest land of the Continent. Plains, valleys, far-reaching rolling prairies, and bright waters flowing over the rocky beds, and groves of tropical fullness under the soft sunshine of almost endless summer. Hundreds of fattening herds are grazing, and there are none to molest. It is a score of miles away to the nearest Indian camp, where sentimental men and women are trying to domesticate and civilize a dirty, dissolute, lazy, lounging, stoical race, who are far less human than a hundred years ago. They are content to remain upon the reservations and eat Government rations, receive their annuities, gamble, drink bad whiskey, and practice the lower vices. A civilized Indian, with a christian sentiment is a rara avis. But the country set apart to the swarthy brutes is fairer than the Eden of Genesis. So, too, is all the country along the Indian border. Over in Sumner County, and down here in this County of Cowley, is a land for the princes of the herds and grainfields. Peace, order, intelligence, and progress are visible everywhere. Every condition to human happiness (save a railroad) is here in full measure. The soil is generous as a garden. Corn is a wonderful growth, wheat takes a bountiful yield. Fruits flourish under these genial skies. I have driven for days in sight of peach orchards that were as rich in foliage as the orange and olive groves of the tropics. Wild grapes of delicious flavor festoon the groves and forests everywhere and may be gathered by the ton. Pasture takes almost an infinite range. It is at least infinite to the vision. Herds of sheep and cattle are growing into wealth for the herdsmen, with hardly an effort at care. Lands range from $4 to $8 wild and $6 to $20 improved.

The Government lands of any value are,

The emigrant looks longingly over into the sweet valleys of the Indian "Nation."

but they are set apart for a favored race, and to him are forbidden ground. Still there are miles and miles of this beautiful

unbroken by the plow and awaiting purchase and subjugation to noble human uses. The lands that may be purchased today at $5 per acre will, in one of the coming days, bring $40 and $50 on a ready market. It is the old process which I have watched with solicitude in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, and Iowa where the poor pioneer of yesterday has become the opulent farmer of today. There are

to consider, too. Timber is abundant along the valleys. Cottonwood, elm, walnut, pecan, and the oak and ash families are in good supply. Water flows from rocky springs in the ledges and ravines and downward to the river in clear brooks. White and gray magnesian limestone, soft enough for the plane or saw, is found in all the hills and river beds, and finds its way into stores, schoolhouses, churches, dwellings; and valuable beds of gypsum are found in the neighborhood. Such a country, with no season worthy the name of winter, presents almost unrivaled inducements to the settler. Cowley County throughout is almost unexceptionable. Here and there are bold rocky bluffs, but they are crowded with the finest grasses and are just the lands for sheep and cattle ranges. There are settlers in all parts of the country. The farms extend square down to the Territory. Indeed, they take a higher value on the border on account of the unobstructed grazing.

is a railroad. Two lines are in early prospect. One from Ft. Smith, up the Arkansas River, and the other a branch of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe railroad, down the Walnut Valley. The latter is already provided for, a portion of the way. With either of these lines Arkansas City and Cowley County will be about as desirable for human abode as any part of the green earth.

is full of sterling businessmen and has as much personal and public enterprise as any place of its age and size in all the country. It is rather an example in these respects. Most of the businessmen have a social turn, and are cordial and hospitable to strangers.

There are some strong firms here and a heavy trade is carried on in supplies for the Indian agencies in the Territory. I give herewith a commercial review of the city and think it will be seen that her merchants are far above the average both in the character of the men and the volume of their trade. During all my stay in town, I remember but a single case of whining or grumbling about hard times.

The high school is flourishing under the supervision of Prof. Bacon, a recent graduate of old Amherst. It is a happy commentary upon the enterprise, pride, and intelligence of a beautiful town.

Efforts are being made to clear the Arkansas River for steamboat navigation to this point. It is expected this object will be realized. Its consummation will bring a happy day to Arkansas City. This town was settled so late as 1870 and its social and commercial progress is one of the marvels of the Arkansas Valley. The settlement of the country is rapid. The average of cultivated land has been nearly doubled the past summer. Valuable improvements have been made in all directions. The country is fast taking the appearance of a great garden. Orchards are coming into bloom and fruition. Miles and miles of Osage orange hedge outline the farms and highways, young forests are dotting the grand prairie, the summers compass two-thirds of the year, and winters are but a reproduction of the Northern Indian summer. The winter wheat fields are as verdant as the forest in mid summer, and the benediction of heaven is upon "everything and all."

[THE SCHOOLS OF ARKANSAS CITY.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877. Front Page.

We take pleasure in presenting to our readers, on this, our first issue for the year 1877, a stereotyped cut of the Arkansas City Public School Building. An edifice that not only Arkansas City, but Cowley County may justly feel proud of.

We have often felt a desire to present to the eye a view of our schoolhouse, knowing that no description by pen or pencil could give so adequate an idea. With the sight of the eye, all the details are taken in at a single glance, the length, breadth, and heighth, all appear at one view.

The building is fifty feet square, two stories high, with an observatory on top. In front is a projection, or tower base, of ten by sixteen feet, in which is the main stairway leading from the second story; so that in case of fire, the pupils in the upper story could have a safe and free egress from the building. In case of an alarm or panic, there would be no danger of a jam or closing of the entrance, as the stairway is wide and commodious, and the doors all open to the outside.

The building is of the best of brick, with our beautiful magnesia limestone corners, caps, and sills. The foundation and basement is of stone, well laid in mortar, with cut stone founda tion above the ground.

The building is intended to be heated by furnaces, but at present is heated by stoves. It is finished in the best of manner and furnished with all the modern improvements of seats, desks, maps, charts, etc. The school at this time is composed of but two departments: principal and primary. The former is under the superintendence of Prof. H. M. Bacon, a graduate of Amherst College, Massachusetts. The primary department is in charge of Miss Georgia Christian, a thorough instructor of "little ones," who has over sixty pupils on her rolls, with an average attendance of forty-five days.

Prof. Bacon's department is generally well attended, his daily average being about 47, with over 60 enrolled scholars. The building, which undoubtedly is the finest in Southwest ern Kansas, was erected in the summer of 1874, at an entire cost of over $10,000. The contractors were Dusing & Ashton, of Lawrence, superintended by Judge McIntire, of this city, a practical workman, to whom in part we are indebted for so good a job at so little cost.

The first principal at the opening of the school was Prof. E. W. Hulse, a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, assisted by Miss Lillian Norton of this place.

The building is comparatively new, being opened in October, 1874, and is capable of accommodating 250 scholars: 150 in the lower room and 100 in the upper room.

We copy from the first annual circular, published in 1874, a general statement, which is as true today as at that date.

"Arkansas City is now provided with the best educational facilities to be found in Southern Kansas. The new school building is one of the best in the State, and provided with all needful furniture and some illustrative apparatus excellent in quality. The corps of teachers is sufficiently strong for the present needs of the school, and will be enlarged as the necessities of the case may require. Boarding accommodations are such in variety and quality as to suit the public."

Arkansas City has a beautiful and healthful site, and the society of the town is exceptionally refined and cultivatedas in evidence of this, we have not a single saloon, dram shop, or tippling house within ten miles of the city. As further evidence, we have three church edificestwo finished, and the third (the Methodist) now in course of construction, and it will be completed in a short time. It is of brick, 30 x 56 feet, with a tower 12 x 16.

[MINERS IN THE BLACK HILLS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877. Front Page.

General Crook's annual report says: The miners in the Black Hills did not violate the Sioux treaty till long after the Indians had ceased to regard it, and they have not suffered as much from the Sioux since they went to the Hills as they did while living on the border.

He also calls attention to the fact that his command, of less than one thousand, fought and beat Sitting Bull's band in the battle of the Rose Bud several weeks previous to Custer's disaster. He seems to think the Government has treated the Sioux nation with unparalleled liberality, which they have repaid by raids along the border of their reservations, limited only by the endurance of their ponies.

[RED CLOUD'S FRIENDLY INDIANS ON THE WAR PATH.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

Cheyenne, Wyo., Dec. 30. A courier in Ft. Laramie, from Red Cloud agency, reports that two couriers, a mail carrier and a wood chopper, left Sage Creek early Christmas morning. Two hours before sundown they were struck by a party of thirty friendly Indians within sixteen miles of Red Cloud, who killed the two couriers, named Dillon and Reddy; and also mortally wounded the mail carrier, who had two sacks of matter; and likewise severely wounded the wood chopper.

The wounded only arrived at Red Cloud day before yesterday. Being exposed during the interval to intense cold, they were severely frozen. They report hearing more firing in their rear an hour after being attacked. It is supposed that other parties not yet reported were attacked.

[ST. LOUIS ARSENAL, FORMERLY JEFFERSON BARRACKS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

St. Louis, Dec. 27. In accordance with orders from Washington, all the ordnance stores at the St. Louis arsenal, formerly Jefferson Barracks, are to be removed, the cannon, over 800 in number, to Rock Island, and the guns and pistols to the St. Louis arsenal. The removal will commence at once. The arsenal here is to be converted into a cavalry recruiting station.

[MORE ABOUT WIRT W. WALTON AS COUNTY SURVEYOR.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

Charles A. Seward denies that he ever said "Wirt Walton moved a Government corner stone for $5," and gives a letter to the Courier to that effect.

Now that he has so completely vindicated Mr. Walton, we have to say we can prove he did say so, and we give his letters as written to us Nov. 20th and Dec. 3rd. The Courier is noted for the faculty of "bringing men around," and the cause of Seward's change we can't account for.

Mr. C. M. Scott:

SIR. Today, for the first time, I find in the Cowley County Telegram a report said to have been published in your excellent paper, to the effect that I said W. W. Walton had moved a corner stone for money. Said statement is false, as concerning my having said sothough there has been such report.

For the facts, I would refer to G. W. Melville, now at Wichita, having a farm on Posey Creek, where said surveying is said to have been done. Now I have no particular regards for Walton, or the tribe he is now connected with, in proof of which, though I am a Republican, I helped to elect your townsman, Hon. A. J. Pyburn, instead of one of my own party in whom I had no faith. I say this to prove my interest in the welfare of the people of this county. Yet I cannot permit my name to be abused and scandalized as it has been in the Courier, a paper which I ceased to take on account of the low origin of its contents.

Please rectify said mistake of the reporter. Yours, with regard, CHARLES A. SEWARD.

Mr. Scott:

Dear Sir. I do not want you to make a correction of the statement published in your paper in regard to Walton moving a Government corner stone for money. I have heard such a report. That is all. Your reporter made a mistake when he said I had made such report to him, knowing the same to be true. I did not, neither do I think Walton a proper person for County Surveyor, for in my opinion he is not an honest man. Trusting you will correct the mistake (?) made by your reporter, I subscribe myself, Yours, with respect, CHARLES A. SEWARD.

[CORRESPONDENCE FROM "L."SALT CITY.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

Salt City has not improved much of late, but is waiting for spring to open, when boring for coal will be resumed.

We have one of the best schools here Salt City has ever had, under the charge of Miss Bella Nichols. We also have a spelling school on Thursday evening, which is very interest- ing. The house is crowded to overflowing, and is presided over by the teachers. A debating society has been organized, which is attracting considerable attention.

A grand Christmas hop came off last night in Thompson's Hall, and a large number of the bon ton of Sumner and Cowley counties were present. Fine music was had, and a sumptuous feast was partaken of with good relish by the lovers of the dance. Messrs. W. H. Walker and Charles Sullivan were the managers of the festivities.

The wheat crop looks fine in this part of the country, and the farmers predict a bountiful harvest. They are busy hauling their wheat to market, and getting in their winter's supply of wood.

The mystery still continues about the man found in Salt creek, supposed to have been murdered, but the case is being worked up, and from what I can learn, it will soon be unraveled.

During my sojourn at the Centennial, I observed that Kansas and Colorado surpassed all other States in their display of the production of the soil. Such a display of fruits, vegetables, grains, and minerals far exceeded the expectations of all, and it was the best way of advertising. I was interviewed by hundreds, anxious to know all about Kansas, and in the Eastern States I found colonies forming, numbering from 20 to 60 people each, and getting ready to come to Kansas in the spring. The main question was, "Did you see the Kansas building?"

A grand Christmas gift and birthday present was presented to Mr. F. L. Davis by Mrs. F. L. Davis, this afternoon, in the way of a 10 lb. boy. All doing well. L.

[CORRESPONDENCE FROM "C"WINFIELD.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

Our Christmas tree on Saturday evening, the 23rd, was a success; the most remarkable feature was the very large number of books distributed from it.

At the last regular communication of Adelphi Lodge No. 110, A. F. and A. M., the following officers were chosen for the ensuing year: W. M., Wm. G. Graham; Sen. W., J. E. Saint; Jun. W., M. G. Troup; Sec., James Kelly; Treas., R. F. Baldwin; Sen. D., C. C. Black; Jun. D., J. C. Roberts; Sen. S., Jas. A. Simpson; Jun. S., N. C. McCulloch; Tyler, W. W. Walton.

They were installed at the Courthouse on the eve of the 27th, St. John's Day, by Past High Priest, M. L. Read; at the close of the installation ceremonies, the retiring Master Hunt was directed to face the "East" when Bro. McDonald requested "permission to address Bro. J. S. Hunt," which being granted, he advanced, while he held in his hand a beautiful casket, and proceeded to deliver a presentation address and invest Bro. Hunt with one of the most elegant and modest P. M. jewels that it has ever been our fortune to behold, and the speech and response was in such beautiful harmony with the present and the occasion, it was a surprise token of regard from the Lodge. After this all were called from "labor to refreshments," and we turned to the tables where we found that the power and beauty of the culinary art had been exhausted to please the appetite and refresh the inner man.

On the morning of the 28th, Mrs. A. B. Lemmon and her sister, Miss Kate Millington, left our quiet city for Topeka, accompanied by W. W. Walton, our Chief Clerk and assistant State Superintendent, in embryo.

On the evening of the 29th we had a Rail Road meeting at the M. E. Church, which was largely attended by the businessmen of this city, which proceeded as follows. Dr. Davis was chosen chairman and B. F. Baldwin, Secretary. On motion a committee of three was appointed on resolutions, namely M. S. Robinson, E. C. Manning, and Judge McDonald, who reported a set of resolutions in favor of making an earnest effort to secure R. R. communication and recommending the appointment of a committee of five, whose duty it should be to devise some feasible R. R. project and report on or before Feb. 1st, 1877. D. A. Millington, J. E. Platter, M. S. Robinson, Judge McDonald, and J. B. Lynn on said committee, when meeting adjourned to the call of the committee.

Don't fret the "Wah Hoss's" but give them peas and let us have a rest. Yours, C.

LATER. Jan. 1st, 1877. Our R. R. committee met this morning and organized by electing J. E. Platter, President, and D. A. Millington, Secretary, and adjourned till this evening. C.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

A Deputy United States Marshal, with a posse of five men, has started in pursuit of John Varnes, now on the "new stampede," who is charged with having procured the death of Wild Bill by paying a sum of money to Jack McCall, alias Sutherland, for committing the deed.

It appears that some time ago, Wild Bill and Varnes had a difficulty in Denver, and the animosity between the two was augmented by a dispute over a game of poker at the Senate saloon, in this city, a short time previous to the death of Wild Bill, at which time Bill interfered in a dispute between Varnes and another man. Bill covered him with his pistol, and arrogated to himself the position of umpire, after which friends interfered and ended the difficulty.

It is not necessary to speak of the arrest and trial of the murderer McCall. Suffice it to say he was arrested by the United States authorities at Cheyenne and taken to Yankton for trial. It appears that he now desires to turn state's evidence, and charges Varnes with having paid him money to murder Wild Bill.

[TRIAL OF A. F. HORNEMAN FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER OF W. E. DWYER.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

The trial of A. F. Horneman, for the attempted murder of W. E. Dwyer, on the morning of the 8th inst., began on last Wednesday and closed last Saturday morning, at 2 o'clock, a.m., when the jury returned a verdict of guilty of an assault with a deadly weapon, with intent to kill. There were four forms of verdict given to the jury: the last one being a simple assault and battery. The jury retired at 9 o'clock Friday evening, and the first ballot on the general question of guilty or not guilty, they stood eleven in the affirmative and one in the negative. The second ballot was the same. A vote was then taken on the different findings, in which there was considerable division. The fourth ballot was eight for the first form, and four for the second. Fifth ballot, ten for number one, and two for number two, and the last ballot was eleven for the first form, with one not voting. The twelfth man, finally, without further ballotings, made the vote unanimous for guilty of intended murder. The penalty is confinement, at hard labor, in the penitentiary for from one to ten years. Wichita Beacon.

[COMMENTS BY CLARK & WILLIAMS RE REAL ESTATE DISTRIBUTION.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

Messrs. Clark & Williams desire us to say that the "20 percent" mentioned in their advertisement will not be kept by them, in case the shares are not all sold, but that not only the 20 percent, but the entire amount, will be returned to each and every shareholder, should they not be able to sell the shares and do as they advertise in their Real Estate Distribution.

[BLACK HILLS TERRITORY.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

The Black Hills Territory is to be constituted by act of Congress, and miners are to be invited to take possession. They need very little invitation, however. Most of them will invite themselves if the Indians will only hold off.

[PERSONALS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, January 3, 1877.

The late snow almost insures the wheat crop.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

BORN. To Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Davis, on Tuesday, December 26th, an eight-pound boy.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

BUCKSKIN JOE and the boys with their ladies had a dance after the M. E. Festival on Monday evening.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

VAN KELSO keeps a No. 1 fine cigar at the Central Avenue. His El Pluto and Flora de Cuba are excellent.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

The Courier writes its own communications from Sheridan and Beaver townships denouncing W. P. Hackney.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

DIED. On Tuesday; December 26, 1876, Sarah Louisa Gillis; born July 17, 1853; aged 25 years, 5 months, and 7 days.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

SOME HUNTERS tracked and killed a wild cat while hunting for deer during the first snow, about two miles north of town.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

GAME. In front of the City Bakery last week, we saw a pile of deer and wild turkeys, brought in from the Territory.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

ANOTHER GROCERY is to be opened in Pearson's building soon after R. A. Houghton & Co. move to their new quarters.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

"TOM" FINNEY is back at Osage Agency again as though it was his fate to be there. We regret to lose him from our social circle.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

J. L. STUBBS and Miss Thompson were up from the Kaw Agency this week. J. L.'s headquarters are at Pawhuska, but he goes over to see the Kaws once in awhile.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

ANDERSON STINER, son of James and Alice Stiner, died on the 22nd of December, 1876, near Spring Hill, Johnson County, Kansas. Funeral services by Rev. Minus.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

SHEEP. We have had a number of persons inquire at our office asking where sheep could be bought. If any person has sheep to sell, they will do well to advertise them.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

REV. S. B. FLEMING will preach a sermon next Sabbath morning reviewing the work of the church, of which he is pastor, from the time of his settlement until the present.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

ONLY one boy was hurt during Christmas, and he was shot in the eye with a pop gun. We noticed one man, however, who was badly shot in the neck, but he soon recovered.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

The thermometer indicated four degrees below zero, last Friday morning, and ice was reported ten inches thick where the water was still. It has been an unusually cold winter.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

The ladies of this place presented Dr. Hughes a fine large album, in token of their appreciation and respect, on Christmas evening, and the Doctor is making a collection of photographs to place therein.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

HON. C. R. MITCHELL will take his departure for the State Capitol this week, in company with Hon. A. J. Pyburn. Hon. L. J. Webb, who has been rusticating in Pennsylvania for some months, will join them in Topeka, fresh from the old hills, and full of vigor. The Cowley County team will be a hard one to get away with.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

The Masonic supper and entertainment, held in Newman's new building on St. John's Day, was generally acknowledged to be one of the best social gatherings that has been held within the past two years. The installation of officers took place at the church, and the ladies were conveyed to the hall while the members of the order marched thereto. After a few minutes, a bountiful supper was placed upon a table seated by more than 70 persons, and for an hour the feast continued until no one cried for more. Then followed the dance, and different games, participated in by all. For those who did not wish to dance, tables with cards, checkers, and dominoes were provided, so that all could be entertained.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

There were many noticeable features at the Presbyterian Festival, held on the evening of Dec. 25th. The management and execution of the charades was exceedingly well done, and all performed their parts well. Many persons were the recipients of handsome and valued presents. Among them Will. D. Mowry received a beautiful chromo in a fine frame, from the scholars of the Sunday School of which he is Superintendent, and our editor a tasty book of Whittier's poems, from the ladies of the Presbyterian Society. Rev. Fleming was honored with a number and variety of tokens, and received them with great appreciation.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

The Methodist Festival held on last Monday evening at Newman's hall was largely attended by the citizens of town, and residents of the country. Many feared on account of the entertainment that had preceded it, that it would not be patronized as it should be, but their fears were soon at rest when they saw the numbers gathered at the hall. Everything passed off pleasantly and satisfactory, and a general good time was participated in. The oyster supper was attended by enterprising waiters, and the bivalvular mollusks served in good condition. The supper table, consisting of turkey, cakes, and numerous good things was well displayed with delicate eatables, and was generally well seated. In one corner was the Art Gallery, conducted by ladies, and in another, the Post Office, where letters could be had by paying ten cents each. The net receipts of the entertainment is estimated at $90, and besides being a paying institution, it was also socially a success.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

The amounts of the receipts of the M. E. Festival, as handed in by one of the committee, was as follows.

Amount received for supper: $54.45.

Amount received for apples: $.90.

Amount received from Post Office: $2.53.

Amount received from cake sold at auction: $1.10.

Amount received from cake voted to oldest resident: $13.20.

Amount received from butter duck sold to highest bidder: $4.00.

Amount received from grab bag: $4.61.

Amount received from art gallery: $9.20.

TOTAL RECEIPTS: $89.99.

A picture was sold for $2.40, and other minor articles, making in all the whole amount of receipts, $92.99. The $13.20 cake was voted to Mrs. Lucy Endicott (oldest resident), and Marshall Felton received the $1.10 cake, as it was sold to the highest bidder. Mr. Dupey bid off the duck.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

SOLD OUT. A. A. NEWMAN sold his entire stock of dry goods to the old reliable firm of Houghton & McLaughlin, last week, and the goods are being moved to the latter's store until Newman's building is completed, when Houghton & McLaughlin will occupy the new room and continue as before (in spite of Indian raids, grasshoppers, or Nick himself), to be the "Old Reliable" green front store, known all over Southern Kansas as the cheapest place to buy any and all kinds of dress goods, dry goods, clothing, groceries, queensware, notions, furs, carpets, etc. They have been here from the first, and will remain to the last. Mr. Newman will now devote his whole time to his mill and Indian contracts.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

GREAT CREDIT IS DUE MRS. A. A. NEWMAN and other members of the managing committee of the festival on Christmas night for the faithfulness with which they discharged their duties, and for their diligence in striving to make it pleasant and entertaining for the great crowd present. The proceeds of the Presbyterian Festival, after all expenses were paid, amounted to a fraction over $100.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

MARRIED. On Thursday, Dec. 29th, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. S. B. Fleming, MR. DAVID PRUDEN, of Dayton, Ohio, and MISS AMELIA MOWRY, of this place.

The marriage was one that has been for some expected, and was not a matter of surprise. The intimate friends and relatives of both parties were invited in, and after a few very appropriate remarks by the clergyman, they were pronounced one. The happy couple will take up their abode at the residence of the fortunate bridegroom, and Dayton's society will have an additional valued member and esteemed lady, while her friends here regret her departure.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

CORN is steadily advancing at Wichita. Parties holding cattle in the western counties go there for their feed, and the new settlers of Sumner County depend largely on Wichita for their supply of corn. At Caldwell it is worth fifty cents per bushel, and along the trail, it varies from sixty cents to one dollar per bushel. A number of herdsmen have been in the southern part of this County making purchases, with a view of driving their stock in to feed during the rest of the winter. Cattle and ponies in the Territory that have been fed on grass alone are very poor. The last snow prevented their feeding.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

While coming from Winfield Friday evening, in company with our honorable Representative, we noticed in the road, about four miles north of town, what seemed to be a large dog, and our first thought was that it was lost. Driving more rapidly we came within a few paces of it, and saw it was a wolf of no meager size. The animal did not seem to be alarmed, and kept ahead of the horses for a mile or more, when it ran down a ravine and was soon out of sight.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

O. P. JOHNSON, AN INDIAN SCOUT OF CONSIDERABLE RENOWN, dropped down from the Centennial last week. He expects to join McKenzie's command, and go north after Sitting Bull. O. P. has seen considerable service as a scout, and is recognized as one of the best in this section. At one time he was with Custer during the trouble in the Territory, and later acted with Gen. Miles.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

SOME BAD BOYS were on the street at about 12 o'clock on New Year's Eve. After ringing the church bell, they ran a wheelbarrow up and down the sidewalk, and banged oyster cans and boxes on the stairways. The Marshal gave them a chase, but as the moon was shining brightly, he could not get hear them.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

The annual meeting of the congregation of the First Presbyterian Church will be held on Thursday night of this week, January 4, at 7 o'clock, in the church. Besides the election of officers for the coming year, other business of great importance to church work will come up for consideration. Full attendance urged.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

C. M. WILKINSON, (Mac), a former resident of this place during the corn bread and molasses siege, came down from Albert Lea, Minnesota, to see the green grass and verdant blooming roses, but found he was a month or two ahead of time this year.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

We have heard that the festival held at the Valley schoolhouse last Christmas afternoon, in behalf of Rev. Wingar, was one of more than usual interest. Sixteen varieties of cake were placed on the table, besides chicken, turkey, etc. The net receipts were $18.00.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

A drunken overcoat got on a man on Christmas day, and before he could get the thing off, it downed him in the snow, rolled him over, and used him up fearfully. He got it off as soon as he could, and hung it up to get sober. The man was all right.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

MR. SPRAY, OF KAW AGENCY, has been suffering from pneumonia for several days past, and at one time was not expected to live. Dr. Hughes was finally sent for, and has since made two visits to the Agency, and reports Mr. Spray is now improving.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

BRIDGE. We learn that Mr. Newman gave a bond agreeing to complete the Walnut River Bridge for $2,000. He expects it to cost him $2,500, but is willing to pay the additional $500 rather than not have a bridge.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

R. A. HOUGHTON will remove his grocery store to the room formerly occupied by A. A. Newman, and open up another fresh lot of the best brands of sugar, coffee, tea, tobacco, flour, and all kinds of eatables.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

AFTER the entertainment at Newman's building, on last Wednesday evening, several persons lost some knives and forks. If they are found by any to whom they do not belong; please return them to the post office.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

FARMERS will notice that Morgatt & Rentschler have a meat market for their accommodation, where they can buy meat at Granger prices, and receive cash for hides, tallow, furs, etc. Try them.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

AN ACKNOWLEDGMENT. I have the honor of acknowledging, with gratitude, the receipt of a beautiful album, presented by the rising generation of Arkansas City. Hoping that the future will record noble deeds in the life of each one, and that my early acquaintance will redound to the good of mankind, I am, respectfully, DR. NATHAN HUGHES.

January 1, 1877.

[RAILROAD TO COWLEY COUNTY: ARRANGEMENTS BEING MADE.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

Prof. L. B. Kellogg, of Emporia, writes to his brother, Dr. H. D. Kellogg, of this place, that definite and positive arrangements are being made with Eastern capitalists for a railroad from Emporia to Arkansas City, and that they are at work making out the proper papers to close a contract for building and operating the road before the winter of 1878, or in time to carry next year's wheat crop. The proposition will first be submitted to Lyon County, then Butler or Greenwood, and then to Cowley. It is generally understood that it is to be a narrow gauge, and that its course will be down the Walnut Valley. The Eastern capitalists are at Emporia, and Mr. Kellogg says it looks as though the road would be built. They can't get here too soon to please us.

[ITEMS FROM THE INDIAN HERALD.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

Quapaws are good wood choppers.

Ah hu shin-kah died last Monday.

Red Eagle says that black wolves kill hogs on Bird Creek.

The Cherokees have over eighty common schools.

The Miami Indians have just received a payment of $200 each.

The Chickasaws have four public and about ten district schools.

Spotted Tail wants pay for the gold in the Black Hills.

The Choctaws have two public schools and over fifty district schools.

The Indians have sold over 20,000 pounds of pecans to Hiatt & Co.

One of the greatest wants of the people of this territory is civil law well administered.

The Cherokee National Council tried to impeach the second Chief of the Cherokees and failed.

W. P. Mathes has quit selling goods because he makes money faster selling religious manuscript.

The Cherokee Council legislated one of their school commissioners out of existence and created two more.

The Cherokee Council has ordered the M. R. & Ft. S. R. R. Co. to pull up and get off Cherokee soil.

The payment of annuity money and the issuing of blankets is over and the Osages are quiet.

This is freezing winter weather, but Osages strip to the breech cloth before running foot races.

Indians should not be compelled to attend court in the State any more than whites should be compelled to come here to attend court.

J. W. Burns, of Coffeyville, Kansas, has the contract for building 100 rods of fence and roofing a portion of the school building at this place.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

At the Sac & Fox Agency, a few days ago, a high life wedding occurred. The ceremony was performed by a Baptist minister of the Creek Nation, who could not speak either Sac or English. The talking was done through an interpreter and was in this wise.

Addressing the man, the minister said: "Well, you like him, you take him to be your woman?"

The Indian replied, "Yes."

The minister said, "All right."

Then, addressing the woman, he said: "Well, may be you like him, hey? You take him to be your man?

She answered: "Yes."

The preacher then concluded: "Well, you man and woman now sometime." Journal.

[ADS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

Fresh Beef, Port, Mutton, Poultry, etc. We will pay the highest market price in cash for hides, tallow, furs, wool, pelts, etc.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

For the benefit of the citizens of Arkansas City and vicinity, I hereby give the information that the laws regulating Indian trade prohibit any person or persons whosoever, without a license granted by the Indian Department, from trading with Indians in the Indian country, and any person violating the law at this Agency will be speedily punished.

I have read the above notice, and believe the trader is justified to protecting his guaranteed right under the law. W. BURGESS, U. S. Indian Agent.

Dec. 21st, 1876.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

The pioneer artist of Kansas, after spending the most of one year and a great deal of many in the Indian Territory, has taken the greatest variety of negatives, and has the largest and best assortment of Indian photographs, ever offered to the publica few of which will be mentioned.

Negative of the elegant Osage Government buildings in the Territorythe magnificent Osage University, the Commissary, the U. S. Agent's, Government physician's, and black- smith's residences; a view of the dusky counselors as they sit on the brow of Council Hill; the Chief and head counselors photographed in groups or singly; a group of Indians in their war dance; photos of Indian families, men, women, and children; the elegant Osage Government stone mill; the traders' stores; the large hewed log farm house with citizens and family of Saucy Chief on his farm; the slaughtering yard on butchering day by the Osages; the University as the Indian children are at play. Also a splendid photographic view of the large Osage Agency farm, taken from the top of Council Hill, with Indian cabin and wigwams, and an Indian squaw standing by a tree with papoose strapped on her back, in the foreground, and large hills in the distance in the background. Any of the above can be obtained by mail, in any desired quantity, on receipt of price mentioned.

Pictures on 8 x 10 card sent postpaid, single copy, $1; 1/2 dozen, $5; 1 doz., $9. Pictures on card 7 x 9, single copy 75 cents; 1/2 doz, $4; 1 doz., $7. Pictures cabinet size, single copy, 50 cents; 1/2 doz., $2.50; 1 doz., $4. Photo cards, album size, single copy, 25 cents; 1 doz., $2.50.

Pictures sent by mail on receipt of price to any part of the United States, Canada, England, or Ireland. Address

[ITEMS FROM THE INDIAN HERALD.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

Sitting Bull is resting.

Osage Indian dogs are part wolf.

Osages want to go to Washington.

The Osage Legislature is in session.

Osages are drawing new blankets.

The Osage annuity payment is over.

Osages are no longer in pursuit of buffalo.

Osages call the spirits of the dead witches.

Kaw Indians use pole cat skins for tobacco bags.

Locher Harjo is principle Chief of the Creek Nation.

Soldiers are leaving Fort Sill en route for New York.

Spotted Tail says that his country is covered with gold.

Gray wolves howl and kill young cattle on Bird Creek.

Two teachers and 85 pupils constitute the Pawnee (Indian) school.

A Quapaw hunter has found one old panther and four young ones.

Spotted Tail and his people were warmly welcomed by the Creeks.

Indian dogs and wolves do not fight, but play together on the plains.

The Creeks are sensible in wanting northern Indians to occupy lands in this Territory.

Santanta, the Kiowa chief, hung himself recently, but was discovered and cut down.

Ing gro heh tow ah is the Osage name, for "Dead folks" town" or "Happy Hunting Ground."

John Twogiver is a full blood Mexican, and the Comanches sold him to the Osages when a little child.

The Creeks will send eighteen young men of their tribe to the States to be educated among the whites.

The law making powers of the Creek Nations consists of two Houses, one of Kings and one of Warriors.

Spotted Tail wants to see President Grant before deciding upon matter of his removal to this Territory.

Members of the Cherokee Delegation are paid $5 per diem and necessary expenses while at Washington.

[GEN. CUSTER'S CAMP PET.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

Gen. Custer's camp pet during the last Yellowstone campaign was a famous dog, which had been given to him by a Bismarck Judge. Ten days after the massacre on the Little Big Horn, the dog returned to Fort Lincoln, a distance of 500 miles, in search of his master.

[CORRESPONDENCE FROM "ROBINSON CRUSOE"TERRITORY.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1877. Front Page.

The snow storm in this vicinity was terrible, lasting four days. The thermometer, Thursday and Friday nights, was below zero. Freighters have suffered much from the cold, many of them having their feet frosted. John Lane, a cattle boy coming down the trail, was badly frozen in the feet and ankles. Two companies of Infantry passed down today for Reno, having been out in all the storm.

Last week the old ranch was honored with a pleasant visit from a company of ladies and gentlemen from Caldwell. Such music, dancing, and sport as were enjoyed while their visit lasted does not often fall to our lot. I was sorry I could not follow them to the State, to partake of the feast I presume they will have over the 200 turkeys which the hunters bagged while here.

The old man who was murdered near this place was named Warnemaker. Dick Simpson, the murderer, was captured at Jacksonborough, Texas. Respectfully, ROBINSON CRUSOE.

[INTERESTING STORY FROM EAGLE ABOUT YOUNGER BOYS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1877. Front Page.

"There is many a slip between the cup and the lip," and a fair tally of the number would probably show as many lucky slips as disastrous ones. What the true character of the slip that saved Wichita from, or defrauded her of, the notoriety of Northfield, Minnesota, we must leave our readers to settle.

That Wichita was chosen by the Younger and James Brothers as the theatre for the bold robbery committed and terrible tragedy afterward enacted at Northfield, we have the most satisfactory evidence.

To the failure of the First National Bank are we indebted, alone, for an escape from robbery if not bloodshed.

We believe it is not known to our City Marshal or police, to this day, that Cole Younger and a portion of the Younger and James gangs, consisting of three afterwards hung, and the two now in the penitentiary, were in Wichita at the time of the failure of the First National Bank, for the sole purpose of going through that institution. The fact of the large amount of money necessary to move the Texas cattle and the vast amount of grain that found a market here, no doubt convinced them that Wichita was the most favorable point for the nefarious job.

They were in our place between two and three weeks. One of the party was very genteelly dressed, and acted and talked like an intelligent businessman, and he posted himself as to the ins and outs of all our banks. Another of the party was genteel shabbya man at least forty-five years old, whom one would have judged to have seen better days. The latter wanted land, but was not averse to taking a drink with the boys. The others we know nothing about, and don't know that we ever saw them. They were at no time together. Their arrangements, so far as known, were to have gone through the National Bank in daylight, upon the programme carried out at Northfield, where it will be remembered, a portion of the gang rode up and down the street, yelling like demons and shooting off their pistols, playing drunk, while others, during the street excitement, entered the bank and robbed its vault and killed the cashier.

We venture the assertion that it was a good thing for them that the bank busted, while it might have been a good thing for the bank's stockholders and officers had they succeeded. Upon the one hand, our officers and people would not have been panic stricken or stood, for a moment, any such nonsense as shooting revolvers on the open street, while on the other hand, the bank, just before closing, was very short of money, and had the robbers went through it, nobody but themselves and officers would have known how much they got.

We are not permitted this time to give the source of our information, but we assure our readers that it is perfectly reliable. In truth, the whole matter was known to a few immedi ately after the failure of the First National Bank. Eagle.

Source of article re Choctaw Indians not given. Quite probably it came from the Osage newspaper, Indian Herald.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1877. Front Page.

The Indians talk little under any circumstances. Thus it is naturally supposable that when a young fellow dons his best suit (which is generally set off with a calico blouse, having large, flaming sleeves, and his hat stuck full of feathers, with two or three yards of scarlet ribbon hanging down his back), he would be about speechless by the time he arrives at the "old man's" mansion. After dismounting from his pony, he takes his position on the fence and sits there until he sees his fair one at the door, when he grins audibly, and if she doeth likewise, he takes it for granted that he is welcome and goes into the house, which generally consists of one room and contains the whole family, and therein he has to make his speech, which at the furthest amounts to three grunts.

His success depends very much on an invitation to smoke by the father of the courted lass. If the "old man" has any respect for him, he lights his pipe, and after taking a whiff, hands it to the young man, who in turn, takes a whiff; and so they proceed, whiff about. The length of time they smoke depends altogether on the esteem the father has for the beau.

After a certain number of such visits, he finally musters up courage enough to say, "Che te ha li-de la li um mi?," which means in English, "Will you have me." If she says, "Ugh," he is accepted; but if she says, "Ky yo," which means "No," he takes himself off. If she gives a grunt, the preparations are made.

On the day appointed for the wedding, the groom arrives on a pony, and leading another, that has a side saddle for the bride. On arriving at the house, without dismounting, he fastens her pony to the fence, and then rides off a short distance in the direction they are to go. Shortly the bride steps out dressed in the height of fashiona new calico dress, a white pocket handkerchief around her neck, and a large red one tied over her head and ears, and a pair of new shoes across her arm, which she puts on just before reaching the parson's. As soon as she mounts her pony, the man starts on, and she follows from 50 to 200 yards behind. On arriving at the parsonage, he gets off, ties his horse, and goes into the house and makes known his business. By this time the lady arrives, dismounts, secures her horse and goes into the house, leans herself on the side of it near the door, and patiently waits till someone discovers her and bids her enter.

All things being in readiness, the minister, who is usually a white missionary, motions the couple to stand up, and performs the ceremony in English, which is about as intelligible to them as Greek; but when the minister stops talking, they depart, leaving the poor clergyman without fee or thanks. They usually go to the husband's parents and stay about a year before attempting the arduous duties of housekeeping.

After getting married a Choctaw does as they do in Indianathat is, if he doesn't like the squaw, he gets a divorce, which is granted on the most frivolous pretext.

In case a husband or wife dies, the Choctaws have two funerals. At the death all the relatives and friends are sent for, and on their arrival, they commence a series of wailings and lamentations both loud and long. The nearest of kin keep up their howling and mourning during all the first night and until noon of the next day. The grave is dug in the house, generally in one corner of the room, and after the body is deposited and it is filled up, the surviving wife or husband must have a bed made directly over it and sit and sleep there for the next six days.

Anyone not a parent is buried outside of the house, somewhere in the yard. During the six weeks of mourning, the women let their hair hang down over their shoulders and the men do theirs up in a great knot at the back of the head. At the expiration of this time, prepara- tions are made on a grand scale for a grand ado. Two or three beeves are killed and barbe- cued and a like number of hogs are dressed and boiled up with corn. All the knickknacks which they know how to cook are profusely supplied, and on the appointed day a long table of rough boards is erected and on it the eatables are placed. Just before eating the big dinner, all the relations collect around the grave and for half an hour, they make the woods ring with their howls.

At a given signal, however, this all terminates suddenly, and rejoicing takes the place of weeping and moaning. The women do up their hair and the men untie their pigtails, and a rush is made for dinner. After the general good feeling prevails; the survivor is congratulated on the get up of the whole affair, and the best wishes are expressed that he or she may soon find another partner, which is usually done in a very few weeks.

Ignorance and superstition still holds sway over these poor people. The half-breeds are much more intelligent. Since the war, or practically since the railroads were run through their County, they are really worse off than before, as stock men have come in and bought up most of their cattle, and, although they paid them a fair price, the Indians spent the money foolishly, and now have neither cattle nor money.

[THE LORD'S PRAYER: OSAGE LANGUAGE.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1877. Front Page.

We have been asked many times for a translation of the Lord's prayer into the Osage language, and for a long time we tried in vain to obtain it. There are but few people now living, who are conversant with both the Osage and English languages, and a translation of this kind, properly made, is regarded as one of the most difficult tasks undertaken by the translator. However, we induced Wm. Conner, one of the best translators in the tribe, to try his hand, and after much study, with the following result, which is probably the best interpretation of it that has ever been made, and as good as is likely to be made at any future period.

In tah tsa un-co-tah pe mo-heh mo she-tah ing sheh.

Shah sha e-tah-tsa o ho-pa-sa-low:

O wah tun kah lee-tah-tse tsa-low;

Mo heh mo she-tah hah-co-tse-tsa-tah a-co-tse tsa-low:

Hum-pah-la-cah wah-chu-tsa on-co-tah-pe hum-pah ca-sah-ne wah-q-pe-o:

Osh-cah pe-she on-le-she-lah-pe-keh wah-lo-stah-pe com-bli-o,

Osh-cah pe-she wak-she-lah-pe-ka ong-co-lah-pe-o:

Osh-cah pe-she o-wah-gle-ho-wah-pe-lin-cah,

Osh-cah pe-she geh-tse-tah heh-wah-gle ste-stah-pe-o.

[M. E. CHURCH AT WINFIELDLAYING THE CORNERSTONE.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1877.

The ceremony of laying the cornerstone of the new M. E. Church at Winfield will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 10th, 1877, at 1 o'clock p.m. All Masons in good standing are cordially invited to be present and participate in the ceremonies.

Programme: The members of the Order will meet at the Masonic Hall at 1 o'clock p.m.; forming in procession, will march to the place where the building is to be erected; music, raising cornerstone, prayer by Rev. J. E. Platter, depositing coins, etc.; music, ceremonies of laying cornerstone, anthem, address by Grand Master, oration by Rev. J. L. Rusbridge, doxology, benediction.

[POSTPONED: CLARK & WILLIAMS' ENTERPRISE.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1877.

December 27th, 1879.

[EDITORIAL FROM BEACON RE COLD WEATHER.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1877.

The thermometer on Friday morning last, marked nine degrees below zero. This is the coldest weather since the winter of 1872-1873, when it was colder by five degrees; the thermometer indicating fourteen degrees below for two successive mornings. Several persons were frozen to death and a large number more or less injured by the cold. When the window glasses are broken by the frost and the wagon wheels ring out like sleigh bells, it is a good sign of the low temperature. We notice quite a number of the large panes riven by the cold. Beacon.

[PERSONALS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, January 10, 1877.

WHOA! January.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1877.

RABBITS are plenty.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1877.

The ice-packers were busy last week.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1877.

ALBERT WELLS writes from Missouri that he had his foot cut off in a saw mill.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1877.

The gentle zephyr of Sunday morning last came near blowing out the front of Newton's shop.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1877.

MR. NAIL had his foot damaged by the falling of a cake of ice while packing it in Mitchell's ice house.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1877.

JAMES MITCHELL has 100 tons of ice in his house on the Walnut. It is nine inches thick and clear as crystal.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1877.

MR. PRUDEN and wife took their departure for Dayton, Ohio, last Saturday morning, accompanied by Henry Pruden.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1877.

The hunters returned from the Territory last Monday evening; after an absence of thirteen days. They killed four deer and several turkeys.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1877.

R. A. HOUGHTON made cash sales last Monday to the amount of over $100. He is now occupying the room one door north of the post office.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1877.

MARRIED. At Silverdale, on Thursday, January 4, by G. W. Herbert, Esq., Mr. White to Mrs. Battles, aged 65 years each; all of Silverdale Township. "Never too late to mend."

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1877.

CHEAP FOR CASH. M. S. FARIS & CO., are anxious to close out their winter clothing and gents' underwear, and will offer bargains worth looking after. Their stock is full and complete. Store opposite the Post Office in Channell & Co.'s former place of business.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1877.

At the last meeting of the County Commissioners, the contract for County printing was let to the Courier at one-fourth the legal rates prescribed by law. Dr. Graham was awarded the contract to attend the paupers in case medical assistance was needed for $5 for six months, and the contract for keeping paupers was let at $3.50 per week, cash, washing and mending of clothes included.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1877.

RECAP: REV. FLEMING'S SUNDAY SERMON.

Membership in Presbyterian Church had increased from 27, twenty-one months ago, to nearly 90 at present. The Ladies' Society of the Presbyterian Church, organized some fourteen months ago, realized about $427 during that period.

"Rev. Fleming has preached more than 150 sermons since his location with us, but we doubt if he ever delivered a more powerful one than that of last Sabbath."

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1877.

The large stock of goods of A. A. Newman & Co., some $10,000 worth, recently purchased by Houghton & McLaughlin, is now being removed to the Green Front, until the New Brick Store is ready for them on the opposite corner.

This, with their own stock of goods, has so crowded their store as to make it almost impossible to get around, and in order to dispose of them before spring, they offer better bargains than any other house this side of Emporia, notice of which will be seen in their new advertisement. This firm was well named "Old Reliable," having commenced here at the first settlement of the town six years ago, occupying a small room in the building now owned by L. C. Wood, and doing mostly their own hauling.

Business began to increase on their hands so rapidly that they were obliged to have an addition to the building, in all 50 feet long. This store was occupied three years, when, their business still further increasing, they were obliged to build the present large business house, known as the "Green Front," with several store-houses to hold their immense stock of goods, and now for the fourth time they are compelled to look for larger quarters.

We believe this firm has built up its present very large trade by straightforward dealing, treating all alike, and giving everyone the worth of his or her money. In spite of hard times, grasshopper, and Indian raids, and while nearly every house has changed hands one or more times during the past six years, the "Old Reliable" still holds together, and will continue to hold on to the lastgiving all the most goods for the least money of any house in Cowley County.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1877.

FOR SEVERAL MONTHS PAST, NANCY McGUIRE, GRANDMOTHER OF MRS. BAKER, has been living at this place, and caused no particular notice. She is a native of Ireland and came to this country about one year ago. From her childhood she has enjoyed good health, and is now as strong and spry as most women are at fifty years of age.

She was born in August, 1777, and is now over 99 years of age. At the age of fifty, she frequently walked eight miles to market and back in one day, carrying a pail of butter. She now does her own washing and housework, and bids fair to live to be a centenarian. Her habits are very regular and if she can have bread, buttermilk, and potatoes, she has all she desires.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1877.

MARRIED. GOOCH-TAYLOR. At the residence of the bride's father, Col. Taylor, near Bonham, Texas, on Thursday, the 28th ult., by the Rev. Carrolton, Mr. HAROLD GOOCH and MISS MOLLIE TAYLOR. Denison Daily Cresset.

The happy couple have our hearty congratulations, and we trust that many years of wedded life are in store for them. Harold Gooch was one of the first in this section, and is remembered by many of our citizens.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1877.

The supremacy and power of mind over matter were strikingly illustrated during last Sunday's services by the undivided attention which A. A. Newman's dog, "Bob," paid to Mr. Fleming's remarks. He has evidently been the object of much careful training at home, and knows how to listen respectfully, though his exploring propensities will sooner or later lead him into difficulty.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1877.

There will be a Lady Washington tea party given in honor of Washington, on his birthday, Feb. 22, by the ladies of the M. E. Society, for the benefit of the M. E. Church. Managing Committee: Rev. J. J. Wingar, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. McMullen, Mrs. Alexander, Mrs. Fitch.

[THE KAW LANDS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1877.

The following dispatch from Senator Ingalls to Judge Huffaker, is agreeable news of our Kaw Land settlers. It is assurance to them that their Representatives have not left them alone, or been as indifferent to their interests as they were led to suppose, from the turn affairs had taken.

T. S. HUFFAKER: The Commissioner has ordered the question to be again submitted to the Kaw Indians, at my request. JOHN J. INGALLS.

This re-opening of the case bids fair to secure what our people have so long and ardently hoped fora final settlement of the question.

[METHODIST CHURCH AT WINFIELD.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1877.

The spire of the Methodist Church at Winfield is to be 100 feet high. The cornerstone is to be laid on the 10th inst. by the Masons.

[MURDERED? BOLIVAR B. PAYNE AND FAMILY.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1877.

Kansas Chief: We learn that the belief prevails among the old neighbors of Bolivar B. Payne, formerly of Wolf River Township, that he and his entire family were murdered, last summer, by Indians. They left Doniphan County last spring, for the Black Hills, and remained for awhile at Cheyenne. He wrote regularly every two weeks until he left Cheyenne for the Black Hills, in May, since when not a word has been received from him. There were accounts of the murder of a party of men, women, and children, containing just about the number of persons that Payne's party did, and about the time it would require his party to reach the point of the murder, after leaving Cheyenne.

[ITEMS FROM THE LAZETTE BUGLE.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1877.

Plenty of snow.

Our schoolhouse caught fire the 15th inst.

Lazette school in good condition, with an attendance of 75 scholars.

The Methodists are making a move toward building a church in this place.

You will save yourself much trouble by renting a post office box. The postmaster is a little deaf.

SILVER MINE IN COWLEY. What is reported to be a silver mine has been found near the east line of Cowley County on a tributary of the Cana. The precious metal crops out in three places in the banks of the stream, varying in thickness from four to eight inches. If such be the case, the eastern part of Cowley is not so far from no place after all.

On the 12th instant a prairie fire swept over the country on our north, devouring everything on its way. John Cooper is one among the many who suffered from its devouring elements, losing hay, grain, stable, harness, combined reaper and mower, and other farm implements. This should serve as a warning to all concerned. The guards should be made early in the fall for protection. Mr. Cooper has resided in this County four years, and has been partially burnt out three times.

[EDITORIAL COLUMNS: C. M. SCOTT, EDITOR]

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, January 17, 1877.

SENATOR PYBURN is a member of the Judiciary Committee (one of the most important of the Senate), also, the Committee on Enrolled Bills, Accounts, Internal Improvements, and Texas Cattlefive in all.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1877.

PETITIONS are being circulated asking our Senator and Representatives in the Legislature to work for the repeal of the present Railway bond law, requiring a two-thirds vote to lend aid to a railroad. As the law stands at present, it is doubtful if bonds can be carried even in Cowley County, to say nothing of the counties north of us.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1877.

Eleven miners came into Camp Brown on the 6th after supplies, from the head of Wood River, Wyoming Territory, and brought coarse gold with them. They report about thirty men now in the diggings, working with rockers, making ten dollars per day and upwards. One man found a nugget weighing thirty dollars. The party report no snow on the mountains, and very little in camp. They will return immediately.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1877.

Wirt W. Walton is listed as Chief Clerk of the House Organization, State of Kansas.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1877.

Legislative Summary. In the Senate the principal business was the announcement of the standing committees. H. C. R. No. 1, in relation to the Osage ceded lands, adopted by the House, was concurred in by the Senate, and President Salter [Lieutenant Governor M. J. Salter] thanked the Senators for their prompt action in behalf of the settlers.

In the House two long resolutions were introduced by Mr. Hubbard, one in regard to the Indian policy in the Indian Territory, and the other in regard to the construction of railroads in the Territory.

[PERSONALS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1877.

COAL six dollars per ton in Wichita.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1877.

WOOD five dollars per cord in Wellington.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1877.

HUNTING QUAIL is illegal after January 1st.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1877.

HOG killing continues with usual activity.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1877.

A SON was born to Mr. and Mrs. Kirtly last week.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1877.

MR. V. HAWKINS has his new house almost completed.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1877.

CORN brings thirty cents per bushel on the streets of Wellington.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1877.

SLIGHT rain Sunday evening, accompanied by thunder and lightning.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1877.

ANOTHER fearful storm on Monday. The winter has been a rare exception.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1877.

JAMES HUEY will move to and reside on his farm east of the Walnut next month.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1877.

JUDGE CHRISTIAN and Mr. Mantor have been confined to their houses for several weeks.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1877.

FIFTY teams will start for Fort Sill this week, loaded with flour. They will all go together.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1877.

The band boys' entertainment will be given as soon as Newman's building is plastered.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1877.

The wind last Monday night took the roof off of Mrs. Wright's addition to their stone house.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1877.

DIED. Clara, youngest child of Nathaniel Arnett, died last Saturday morning, aged four months.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1877.

HOUSES are so scarce in this place that stables have been fitted up and rented for five dollars per month.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1877.

REXFORD and ADAMS had their ears slightly frozen while coming from Newman's mill last Monday.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1877.

There is strong talk of a flouring mill at South Haven. It is just what the people in that vicinity need.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1877.

AN INDIAN makes his will by giving his ponies to his friends before he dies, and if he recovers, he claims his property again.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1877.

DIED. On Friday last, January 12th, Mi