ARKANSAS CITY TRAVELER
January 3, 1883 thru February 28, 1883.

[BUSINESS CARDS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

Frank J. Hess, Real Estate & Insurance Agent. Abstracts Furnished, Rents Collected. Collections Made, and Taxes Paid for Non-Residents. Correspondence Solicited. Arkansas City, Kansas.

Medical:

A. J. Chapel, M. D. Office and ResidenceCentral Avenue House Parlors, Arkansas City, Kansas. Consultations Solicited. Orders may be left at Eddy's Drug Store.

J. M. Wright, Physician and Surgeon. Special attention given to the treatment of Chronic Diseases. Office in Matlack's Block, Arkansas City, Kansas. Residence in northwest part of town.

R. H. Reed, M. D. Tenders his professional services to the citizens of Arkansas City and vicinity. Special attention given to Surgical Diseases and Amputations. Office over Central Drug Store. Residence southwest side of city.

J. T. Shepard, Physician & Surgeon. Arkansas City, Kansas. Office in Central drug store, West Summit street.

Legal:

Henry E. Asp, Attorney at Law. Winfield, Kansas. Office in Hackney & McDonald's building, Ninth avenue.

Jennings & Troup. Attorneys at Law. Winfield, Kansas. Office in first rooms over Read's Bank.

T. H. Soward. Attorney at Law. Winfield, Kansas. Office upstairs, over the Postoffice.

Mitchell & Swarts. Attorneys at Law. Arkansas City, Kansas.

Pryor & Pryor. Attorneys at Law And Notaries Public. Winfield, Kansas. Will practice in State and Federal Courts.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

W. ROSE, Boot & Shoe Manufacturer. Shop on West Summit Street.

Sewed, pegged and cement work a specialty. Satisfaction guaranteed.

RARICK & PICKERING, BLACKSMITHS. All kinds of buggy and wagon work done in good style. Special attention given to Horse Shoeing and plow work. Shop in Foundry Building.

Ridenour & Thompson. Postoffice Building. Arkansas City, Kansas.

BEECHER & SON. Carpenters, Contractors, and Builders. Shop on East Central Avenue. Satisfaction guaranteed in every case.

7, 8 and 9 PER CENT. MONEY TO LOAN BY JARVIS CONKLIN & CO., WINFIELD, KANSAS.

CITY HOTEL, D. C. McINTIRE, Proprietor. Arkansas City, Kansas. A Good Sample Room. This house has been remodeled, and is now ready for business. Give us a call.

MRS. FREDERICK INNES, LICENSED ACCOUCHEUSE, desires to inform the Ladies of Arkansas City and Vicinity, that she will attend Calls at all times. Terms on application. Summit Street. Arkansas City.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

ENDICOTT & GIBBY, MEAT MARKET. Keep the best Fresh, Salt, and Smoked Meats, Poultry, Game, and Fish in season. Summit Street, Arkansas City. We take the greatest care in the selection of beeves and stock for market, and are prepared at all times to furnish our customers with the very best. Farmers who have CHOICE STOCK for sale please call on us. Cash Paid for Hides. ENDICOTT & GIBBY.

Arkansas City Transfer Co. The undersigned desire to inform the people of Arkansas City that they are prepared to do a General Transfer and jobbing Business, and solicit the patronage of the public. COPPLE & DUNN. Office in City Hotel.

ATKINSON, THE TAILOR! OVER MATLACK'S STORE.

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, January 3, 1883.

"William West, who was working with a threshing machine near Burden, fell against the cylinder. One knee cap was jerked off and his leg badly lacerated by the teeth of the cylinder. He extricated himself, and though he will probably be crippled for life, the physician thinks the limb will not have to be amputated."

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

St. Louis, Dec. 26. The Republican's Muskogee, I. T., special says the first "open hostilities" of the Creek Indian war occurred Sunday, fifteen miles west of Okmulgee. A band of Checote's men, under Jim Larney, were going west, when about 7 o'clock in the evening they were attacked by some 200 of Spieche's partisans, under the command of McKarochee. The fight raged for an hour, when Checote's men fell back, but kept up a running fight for ten miles. Bob Carr, Dave Barrett and wife, and a man named Walsh are reported killed. The loss on the other side is unknown. The whole country is rushing to arms.

On receipt of the news, here, a detachment of forty United States soldiers were ordered to the scene, and this morning they overtook and disarmed one hundred and fifty of Checote's men. This will be continued until all the men engaged on both sides are disarmed. Spieche's men say they don't want to fight, but do want their rights, and are anxious that the United States commission should investigate and decide the matter between them and the uprising party. United States Agent Tufts went to the scene of the trouble yesterday.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

SKIPPED THE LONG LIST OF LETTERS REMAINING UNCLAIMED IN THE POST OFFICE...J. C. TOPLIFF, P. M. PAPER WAS VERY HARD TO READ!

NOTE: EVEN THE ADS ON THIS PAGE WERE HARD TO READ.

MAIN ADVERTISERS: S. MATLACK, A. A. NEWMAN & CO., HOLLOWAY & FAIRCLO, [CITY DRUG STORE], BERRY BROS., AL HORN, JOHN KROENERT & CO. [THE "DIAMOND" FRONT], EDDY'S DRUG STORE, HOWARD BROTHERS [GLASS AND PUTTY AND ALL KINDS OF STOVES FOR WOOD, COAL, OR COMBINATION AT HOWARD BROTHERS], CHICAGO LUMBER CO. [F. C. LEACH, RESIDENT MANAGER], O. P. HOUGHTON [GREEN FRONT], McLAUGHLIN BROS. [SPACE WAS RESERVED FOR THEM IN PAPER], WALNUT VALLEY NURSERIES [M. E. MAXWELL], T. R. HOUGHTON, [DEALER IN HARNESS, SADDLES, WHIPS, SPURS, ETC., HORSE BLANKETS, STOCKMEN'S OUTFITS, HARNESS OIL. OLD STONE BANK. ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS.], C. R. SIPES, [STOVES AND TINWARE], STEDMAN BRO'S [HARDWARE, GUN MATERIAL AND AMMUNITION. STORE TWO DOORS SOUTH OF AL HORN'S SHOE STORE], STAR LIVERY FEED STABLES [HILLIARD, PATTERSON & CO., PROPRIETORS]., P. PEARSON FURNITURE, CENTRAL DRUG STORE [SHEPARD & MAXWELL, PROPRIETORS], NEW HARNESS SHOP [J. W. PUGSLEY], THE EAGLE MILLS [W. H. SPEERS, PROPRIETOR], SCHIFFBAUER BROS., HARDWARE, GROCERIES., CRESWELL BANK [J. L. HUEY, CASHIER], KIMMEL & MOORE GROCERIES, PHOTOGRAPHS [I. H. BONSALL, PHOTOGRAPHER], COWLEY COUNTY BANK.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

MAIN AD I NOTICED: "Established 1872. Herman Godehard. Baker & Grocer, and Dealer in Queensware. My stock is full and complete in all its departments, and second to none in the County. Thanking you for past favors and hoping a continuance of your Patronage, I remain, Yours Truly, Herman Godehard, 1883."

[PERSONALS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

Hon. C. R. Mitchell left for Topeka yesterday.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

Irving French is now with S. Matlack.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

Miss Mollie Christian is now attending school.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

Mr. N. Haginnis [?] is now keeping books for V. M. Ayres.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

Miss Maxwell now occupies the cashier's desk at S. Matlack's.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

Mrs. Kendall F. Smith, of Ponca Agency, was in our city last week.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

Several business changes have been made in our city during the past week.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

DIED. On Thursday morning, of croup, the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. P. Yount of this city.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

The new stone sidewalk that now adorns the front of the Old Reliable Green Front, was laid last week.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

The foundations for the Highland Hall abutting on Summit Street are now even with the surface of the street.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

Capt. J. B. Nipp left the city for his ranch on the Cimarron last Friday and will return the latter part of this week.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

W. T. Kirtley has much improved his home in the west part of town, both for looks and comfort, during the past week.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

A lodge of the Independent Order of Good Templars has been organized at Geuda Springs, with a membership of about thirty.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

The election to vote bonds for building a bridge across the Arkansas River west of town resulted in the bonds being carried by a small majority.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

Mr. T. R. Johns has the contract for furnishing the rock for the Chilocco Schools shortly to be erected in the Indian Territory south of this city.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

Mr. W. F. Dickinson, one of the TRAVELER's earliest subscribers, paid us an appreciated call on Friday last, and resumed his old place on our books.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

The Annual Congregational meeting of the Presbyterian church will be held tomorrow night at the church at half past seven o'clock. A full attendance is requested.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

The Kansas City Times is responsible for the statement that Secretary Teller has decided that the wire fencing now being put up in the Indian Territory is contrary to law and cannot stay.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

Mrs. G. W. Miller and children are now in St. Louis visiting relatives and will probably remain several months. Mr. Miller, we hope, will enjoy his season of bachelorhood, but we doubt it.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

Chas. Schiffbauer will shortly commence upon the building of the Indian Schools on Chilocco for which he received the contract. Several contracts for supplying materials are already let.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

Messrs. Hilliard, Patterson & Co., our live livery men, have been awarded the mail routes from this city to Geuda Springs and to Wellington. The former is a daily and the latter is a tri-weekly service, since January 1st, 1883.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

Mr. J. L. Brown, of McLain Co., Illinois, is visiting his brother, Mr. T. L. Brown, and expects to stay several weeks. We had quite a pleasant chat with the gentleman, who expresses himself perfectly charmed with this section of the footstool.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

T. H. McLaughlin has sold a half interest in his grocery business to his brother, L. McLaughlin, and the firm will henceforth be known as McLaughlin Bros. This will be one of the strongest firms in town, and the prosperous business enjoyed in the past will no doubt be increased, by this new departure.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

One of the choicest assortments of decorated queensware we have ever seen is now on view in the Queensware Department in Herman Godehard's store. It will pay to go and see them.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

We were glad to see Mr. D. C. McIntire, of the City Hotel, on our streets again last Friday. We hope his present convalescence may speedily give place to complete recovery from his sickness.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

We acknowledge receipt of Mr. J. J. Ingall's speech on the National Bankrupt Law. It is a masterly effort in favor of a reform in the laws governing bankruptcy as they now exist in the various States.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

A man named J. W. Marlon, who recently plead guilty to stealing a wagon near Chautauqua Springs, is wanted in Nebraska and the Indian Territory for murder. Marlon killed a boy in the Territory and a man in Nebraska.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

Mr. R. A. Houghton has severed his connection with the firm of Shelden, Houghton & Co., of this city and the business will be conducted in the future by Messrs. Shelden & Co. See notice of dissolution elsewhere in this issue.

Notice is hereby given that R. A. Houghton has this day sold out his interest in the firm of Shelden, Houghton & Co., and the business henceforth will be conducted by Messrs. Shelden & Speers, by whom all the accounts of the late firm will be settled.

Arkansas City, December 7th, 1882.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

Manly Capron is now clerking for E. D. Eddy. Charley Swarts will no longer be found in town, he having tired of the dissipations of city life and concluded to go to the old standbyfarming. Luck go with you, Charles.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

Miss Ida, and her brother, Fred Farrar, left for Portland, Maine, last week on account of the illness of the former. We trust that a speedy convalescence may result from the trip, and the fair patient be restored to her usual good health.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

Capt. J. B. Nipp, on Thursday last, purchased of Mr. S. J. Rice, of Bolton township, two farms, one in Cowley and one in Sumner County, for which he paid $3,000. Capt. Nipp now owns one of the best improved farms in West Bolton and we congratulate him thereon.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

BIRTH. Last Saturday e're the busy hum of life was heard in our city, the editor of this paper was presented with a real live bouncing daughter. Our feelings can be better imagined than described, so please excuse further comments.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

Mr. and Mrs. Boyd, of Johnson Co., Kansas, are visiting with their relative, Mr. Jas. Huston, of Creswell township. Mr. Boyd expressed himself very much pleased with this part of the garden spot on this, his first trip, and says it reminds him forcibly of home.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

The New Year's dinner and reception held by the ladies of the First Presbyterian church at the Central Avenue last Monday was as usual a success in every particular, the amount netted for the church fund being upwards of forty dollars.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

The ways of the whites are being learned fast by the reds, and especially by the Cherokees, who can put up a job in their legislative halls equal to Vanderbilt or Jay Gould. It is nearly time they rustled for themselves as they show sufficient ability to do it.

Texas Live Stock Journal.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

At the reading club Tuesday evening there were thirty ladies and two gentlemen and at the dancing club on last Wednesday there were eighteen ladies and twenty-four gentlemen. The ladies evidently carry their brains in their heads and the gents in their heels. Query: Which sex is most likely to be fitted for suffrage? Courier.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

Mr. S. J. Rice, erstwhile one of Bolton's most energetic farmers, has sold out his farm and purchased Capt. J. B. Nipp's residence in town, for a consideration of $2,000, and will shortly occupy it himself as a home. We understand Mr. Rice intends to engage in market gardening in this vicinity and make his home in Arkansas City. We heartily wish him success in this undertaking.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

We have heard several parties vow vengeance on the man who ushered in the New Year by ringing the bell of the First Presbyterian church in the stilly night. In one of two instances, fire suggested itself to the awakened sleeper, who, in garments arranged with more regard to speed than comfort or elegance, perambulated the streets in search of the conflagration. We know him, and if he ever does it again, we'll give him away.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

The Cherokee Indians, as a nation, are in a very prosperous condition, much better than at any time for many years. Under the present administration a national debt of $127,000 has been paid off, their preferred warrants raised from 50 cents on the dollar to 100; scrip from 25 cents on the dollar to 90 cents. The national treasury has over $100,000 surplus cash in the vaults, and the Council just appropriated $63,000 to maintain 101 public schools, and a male and female seminary the coming year. X.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

A Washington special says that Capt. Scott, of Arkansas City, Kansas, is there to consult with the Interior Department respecting the conflicting leases of land in the Indian Territory made by the Cherokee authorities to various cattlemen in Kansas and Missouri for grazing purposes. This is the inauguration of a big fight between the original lessees, who are small cattle owners, and the large companies, who are striving to acquire control of these lands to their prejudice. Courier.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

Our old friend, A. H. Broadwell, of South Bend, made us a pleasant call last week and helped us while away an hour in social chat. Mr. Broadwell owns one of the best, as well as best improved farms in the Bend, his last addition, now in course of erection, being a handsome 20 by 50 stone barn which will cost him not less than $600. He says that the number of houses and other improvements that have been made in the township the past year far exceeds any previous year and is convincing proof of the prosperity of its farmers.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

We were favored last Tuesday with a call from Mr. H. H. Arthur, Agent's Clerk at the Ponca Agency. Mr. Arthur is a son of T. S. Arthur, the famous author and editor of "Ten Nights in a Bar Room." He is one of the most pleasant, intelligent gentlemen we have ever met. Courier.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

The following pupils were neither absent nor tardy, without an excuse, during the last school month. Willie Davis, Allie Davis, Robbie Gaskill, Lorenza Gilbert, Eddie Mott, Purley Clifton, Cliff Hardy, Willie Barnett, Carrie Fairclo, Altie Fairclo, Ida Gamel, Florence Warren, Lee Crebbs. SUSIE L. HUNT, Teacher.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

DIED. In this city, Dec. 28th, 1882, at 6 a.m., of consumption, Christina, wife of N. Arnett, in the 21st year of her age, after an illness of four years duration. The funeral was preached at the house by Rev. Morehead, and the remains were followed to their last resting place by sorrowing relatives. The deceased leaves a husband and three children to mourn her loss.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

There are two mad stones in Kansas. One is the property of Miss Lizzie Dollar, of Paola; the other of Amos Durbin of Mound City. Leavenworth Times.

Add at least one more to the list. Thomas E. Reed, who lives four miles west of Oxford, in Sumner County, has a genuine mad stone, which has been handed down in his family for many generations, and traveled through and tarried in many states. It has always done its work well. S. C. Press.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

It would please us to hear of a nice little rebellion and uprising of the people along the line of the Territory on both sides. A company in Pennsylvania is fencing in large tracts of land already occupied by settlers, to the exclusion of any who may choose to cross the border. Barb wire fences twenty-five miles long are being stretched all along the line. One of the pastures south of Arkansas City contains 190,000 acres. This is being fenced by Col. Windsor, of Titusville, Pennsylvania, under cover of the names of two Cherokee Indians.

Burden Enterprise.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

Dan Smith, local agent for the Southwestern Stage Company, at Ft. Supply, Indian Territory, is missing and with him some $500 to $900 of the Company's money and valuables. He left Supply one morning last week with a buck-board to go out a few miles to meet the incoming hack, which was a few hours late. The hack came into Supply soon after, and the driver reported finding Smith's buck-board standing by the roadside with one of the mules tied to the wheels and the other one and Smith nowhere to be found. A company of soldiers, accompanied by Mr. Todd, have been on the hunt of Smith since that time. The other mule was found, but Smith has failed to show up. There are opinions expressed that he has been foully dealt with. Post.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

One way to solve the Indian question in the western part of the Indian Territory is to place the Indians upon smaller reservations and lease the remainder of the land for stock purposes, the proceeds to be devoted to the support of the Indians. If a plan of this kind could be put into good shape, and properly presented to Congress, there is not the least doubt but that it would be adopted. The benefit of its adoption would be incalculable to the Indians, while at the same time the money received from the rental of the lands for stock purposes would relieve the government of a heavy tax, and the Indian, at the same time, would be better fed and clothed than he is now. If our stockmen are wise, they will carefully consider this proposition, and after so doing, we are confident they will heartily approve of and support it. Caldwell Commercial.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

MARRIED. On Tuesday, Dec. 26th, 1882, at the residence of S. B. Reed in this city, Mr. W. V. McConn to Miss Emily Walker, Rev. S. B. Fleming officiating. The ceremony was witnessed by a few friends, and passed off very pleasantly. The TRAVELER office was remembered by a bountiful supply of delicious cake, for which we return thanks, and at the same time extend the happy couple our best wishes for their future happiness. The following is a partial list of the gifts presented.

Silver Knives and Forks, Teaspoons, Tablespoons, Sugar Spoon, Butter Knife, and Pickle Fork. Bride's Father.

An elegant Silver Castor, Syrup Pitcher, and Spoon Holder. Groom's Parents.

Silver Cologne Stand, also an elegant satin lined case containing Silver Sugar Spoon, Butter Knife, and Pickle Fork. O. H. Lent and Etta McConn.

Silver Butter Dish and Knife. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hutchinson.

Glove Stand Lamp. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Reed.

Gold Necklace and Bracelets. Groom.

Silver Pickle Castor. Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Reed.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

A genuine surprise, but of a very pleasant nature, fell to our experience last Saturday, when Ollie Stevenson handed us the following card, which will explain itself to our readers as it did to himself.

MARRIED, Wednesday evening, Dec. 27, 1882, at the Presbyterian Church, Ella L. Bowers to E. O. Stevenson, Arkansas City, Kansas.

The groom has been foreman of the TRAVELER office for the past two years, in which capacity he has proved himself a reliable hand and first-class printer, while the bride has been one of our city's fairest and most respected ornaments for years. While congratulating the happy pair, we heartily wish them every joy that wedded life can bring marred by as few of sorrows darkening toneless [?] as the inevitable problem of life will admit of.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

Last Friday Harry Bahntge, who has been for a long time running a gambling den in a room back of his billiard hall in the Brettun House, was arrested and brought before Justice Buckman. He plead guilty to running a gambling table, was fined one hundred dollars and costs, which he paid and went on his way rejoicing. In about an hour he was again arrested on another charge which he likewise settled up. But the majesty of the law was not satisfied, and he was immediately arrested the third time, on another charge, and after it was settled, he was again bounced upon for the fourth time by the sheriff. This was more than even Mr. Bahntge's proud spirit could brook, and he prayed the Court for mercy. When it was intimated that the end was not yet, and that the next case was five hundred or the pen, he wilted like a cabbage plant at high noon, and swore by all that was good and great, that if they would but spare him the last dose, he would pay all the rest up, throw his room open, turn the gambling devices over to the officers, take the bars from the doors, and the blinds from the windows, and let the bright sun of heaven pour into its iniquitous recesses forever more, amen; and further that he would never do so anymore. Upon these conditions he was let off, after paying two hundred and fifty dollars in fines and costs, and turning over to the constable his gambling table and checks, which were, by order of the Court, destroyed in the public street. The execution of the table was witnessed by a large concourse of people.

Mayor Troup and his associate and assistant in breaking up this business, Frank W. Finch, are entitled to the thanks of the community, in addition to the knowledge of having done their whole duty to the premises. Courier.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

Washington, Dec. 20. Reports reached the Indian bureau from Cherokee country, Indian Territory, to the effect that white men were erecting buildings and fencing off pastures in the Cherokee outlet. Commissioner Price today addressed a letter to Agent Tufts, of Muskogee, to warn white herders to remove with stock from the reservation, allowing twenty days for the exit. If the herders fail to get out in that time, the agent is authorized to call on the military to eject them.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

Frank Smith, living in the east part of town, had an experience with coal gas a few nights ago, which came near proving fatal. Just before retiring he filled the stove full of coal, leaving the stove door open, but neglected to open the damper in the pipe. About three o'clock in the morning his little girl woke up crying, and soon after the baby began to gasp and seemed to be going into spasms. Frank got up and started to strike a light, but before he got half way across the room he was overcome by the gas and sank down unable to move. His wife started up to help him and just as she reached the door she too fell, but was able to reach up, grasp the knob, and throw it open. As soon as the fresh air came in, Frank revived, picked his wife up and placed her in the bed, where she soon regained consciousness. The babies were almost gone, but revived on being carried out into the fresh air. Both Frank and wife suffered during the two succeeding days with sick headache, otherwise they appear to have sustained no serious injuries. Frank says had his wife fallen a foot further from the door, they would all certainly have died, as he was powerless to move a hand. This is the first instance of the kind we have known. Courier.

[NOTICES.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

SHERIFF'S SALE: S. E. Schermerhorn, Plaintiff, Against Samuel T. Endicott, Nellie D. Endicott, F. S. Jennings, The Traveler's Insurance Company, of Hartford, Connecticut, A. D. Wear [?] and Jarvis, Conklin & Co., Defendants.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

Important. As we wish to close up our books for 1882, we desire tall who are owing us, to call and settle at once. . . . Kellogg & Mowry.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

Stray Notice. Taken up by the undersigned, at his place near Searing & Mead's mill, on December 20th, 1882, one Bay Mare Suckling Colt, black feet, no mark or brands.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

FARM FOR SALE. The best farm on the State line for sale, due south of Arkansas City. Plenty of water and grass adjoining the Indian Territory. Good spring, that neither freezes in winter nor goes dry in summer. Inquire on the premises. T. S. PARVIN.

[CORRESPONDENT.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

Cambridge News: Capt. Shaw has disposed of his dogs, made peace with the wolves and wild cats, and in the future will give his attention exclusively to the stock business. Ca. is "a brick," anyway you take him, he knows how to make money and he does make it.

[PERSONALS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

Real estate Teets is coming back. [?]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

Russell Baird is back from New Mexico.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

Dr. Leonard is at Silver City, New Mexico.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

Chas. Holloway's family has the measles.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

A Baptist church is the next enterprise talked of.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

John Gooch was up from Otoe Agency last Saturday.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

Mr. McIntire, proprietor of the City Hotel, is still in bed.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

The wife of Nathaniel Arnett died of consumption Dec. 28.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

Efforts will be made to have the Salt Fork River bridged at Ponca Agency.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

A. P. Johnson, of Winfield, was in town last Thursday on legal business.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

The editor's family have the measles as well as the help employed at his house.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

Kellogg's ice house is filled with solidified Arkansas water to keep cool next summer.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

The colored troupe that are to sing at this place Friday evening are highly spoken of.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

Charles Stedman, brother of our gunsmith, is visiting this place. His home is in Colorado.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

The Matrimonial Aid Association has been declared a fraud by the Postmaster General.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

John Walker, of Otoe, was in town last week. We are always glad to see the Territory boys.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

All work on the wire fence in the Territory has stopped, except the hauling off of posts by wood hunters.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

Agent Woodin left for Washington last Saturday. He will visit his old home in Michigan before he returns.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

The thermometer indicated five degrees below zero at 8 o'clock Monday morning. Very cold for sunny Kansas.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

Indian Inspector Pollock has worked his way back into the Indian service again. He was suspended for several months.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

A delegation of the A. O. U. W. from this city went to Winfield last Monday to attend an installation of officers at that place.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

Mrs. Ira Barnett returned from her visit to Iowa last Saturday.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

A flourishing lyceum is carried on at the Guthrie School House. It meets on Tuesday evening of each week, and is presided over by J. D. Guthrie.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

Ed. Chapin, six miles north of this place, has two three-year-old steers advertised in the Kansas Farmer. One is a pale red and the other branded E on right hip.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

M. B. Vawter has appeared again on our streets. He and his wife came in last Saturday. We are glad to see the Dr. back, as we would be loth to lose him and his estimable wife.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

CHEROKEE STRIP STOCK ASSOCIATION. One thousand dollars for the arrest and conviction of any person or persons stealing stock of any kind from a member of the association.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

NOTICE. The next regular meeting of the Library Association will be held at the High School Room at 3 o'clock p.m. on Monday, January 15th, 1883. HARRY FINLEY, Pres.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

How long, Oh, how long, will George Howard live? A. V. Democrat.

George still lives, and set up the cigars yesterday like a little man.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

Chas. C. Black will report the House proceedings at the present Legislature to the K. C. Journal. The reports will be first-class, if we judge Mr. Black by his newspaper experience.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

The High School department commenced last Monday with an attendance of twenty- eight. On account of the measles among the small fry, the primary schools will not resume labor for a week longer.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

The Secretary of the Interior positively declined to approve the lease of the Standard Oil Company to the land they proposed to fence south of the State Line at this place. They were just one day behind C. M. Scott's visit.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

The Democrat wants the streets "named." If the Democrat would refer back a few years, it would see the streets are named. The first street on the east side is 1st Street, and the first avenue on the south side is 1st Avenue, making it very easy to understand just where they are.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

The friends of Mr. S. P. Channell will be glad to learn that since his removal to Minneapolis, Minnesota, he has been very successful in real estate speculations, and has realized about enough to withdraw from the toils and turmoil of a busy life.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

The Sheet and Pillow Case Party of last Friday evening, given to surprise Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Chapel, was one of the grandest affairs the people have enjoyed for some time. Major Searing and Mr. Matlack have the credit of conducting the amusement so successfully, and we hope they will try it again ere long.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

MARRIED. Alex. Harvey and Katie Warren were married at the residence of the bride's parents in this city on Sunday, Jan. 7th, 1883, by Rev. Catlin. A large number of the neighbors were present and witnessed the ceremony, besides partaking of a splendid dinner in honor of the event. The TRAVELER wishes the happy pair a pleasant voyage through life.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

The Wilberforce Concert Company will give a concert in Arkansas City the evening of Friday, January 12th. The company is composed of ten colored persons, five ladies and five gentlemen, some of whom are graduates of Wilberforce University, Ohio, and some are professional singers. Mrs. Jennie Stewart and Frank Stewart were formerly first soprano and first tenor of Donovan's Tennesseeans. Their entertainment rivals those given by the Tennesseeans and is somewhat of the same nature. They are now visiting our neighboring cities and the papers speak in the highest terms of their entertainment. Do not miss the opportunity of hearing them.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

Capt. David Payne was here last week to make arrangements to go into the Territory February 1st, and to solicit stock for the Oklahoma colony. They will take a newspaper with them this time. We don't believe Mr. Payne has any legal right in the Indian Territory, but there is no denying the fact that he has as much right as the parties who are now erecting houses south of this place at the present time. We fear such actions as the Standard Oil Co.'s and Capt. Payne's will result in a general order to eject all parties, which will result in great hardships to the cattle men.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

I. O. O. F. At the last regular meeting of the Arkansas City Lodge, No. 169 [?], I. O. O. F., the following officers were installed for the ensuing year: George Russell, N. G.; J. W. Feagins, V. G.; Theodore Fairclo, Treas.; I. N. Adams, P. S.; C. H. Hollaway, R. S.; J. W. Gamel, W.; F. M. Reek [?], C.; J. E. Cox, R. S. to N. G.; H. McIntire, L. S. to V. G.; Con Calvin [?], O. G.; J. W. Griffith, S. P. G.

[EXCHANGES.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

Ranges in this country are beginning to be classed as valuable property, and cash values put on them in proportion to their usefulness and stock sustaining qualities. We have two or three unanswered letters in our office now asking for prices of ranges, and if there are any for sale. In a general way we can say that there's not a located and stocked ranch within one hundred miles of Caldwell for sale at a price that an eastern man would consider reasonable, considering the title he could get to the ranch. The ranchman has no title whatever to the land on which he grazes the cattle nor any legal right to occupy the territory claimed and used by him. The facts are that there is not a vacant location suitable for a cow ranch on the Cherokee Strip, and it is useless for anyone to look for one. Caldwell Post.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

We have discovered the following in the Washington letter of the Kansas City Times.

"By the Cherokee law each Indian has been allowed to appropriate a given quantity of land suitable for grazing purposes in the Indian Territory. It appears that the rich and powerful corporation known as the "Standard Oil Company," have gone into the speculation of cattle raising, and the better to serve a monopoly, have hired Cherokee Indians at nominal rates to take up grazing lands for the benefit of the company. Heretofore the people of Missouri, Kansas, and Texas have been able to graze their cattle in the Indian Territory by paying so much a head, but the plan of the Standard Oil Company is to drive out all those engaged in raising cattle in a small way. The leases or contracts made with these Indians by the Standard Oil Company have been submitted to Secretary Teller, and to his credit, be it said, he has peremptorily declined to approve them. This evidences the fact that the Secretary appreciates the interests and wants of the western people, and is not to be dragooned into injustice by even so powerful a corporation as the Standard Oil Company.

[PERSONALS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

Mr. Malcolm Norton and wife, from Michigan, are in the city. Mr. Norton is a nephew of L. C. Norton, of this city. He came to Kansas for the benefit of his health, and finding the climate beneficial, has sold a large property in Michigan and will perhaps locate in this county. As he is a gentleman of superior business qualifications, we hope he will so do.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

Johnny Rice, a boy aged sixteen, who committed burglary in this city about a year ago, and was sent to the reform school for five years, returned last Tuesday, in company with a boy about the same age. He said they were out on furlough and had come to visit his mother, but the next day Deputy Sheriff McIntire received a dispatch stating that they had run away, and he arrested them and took them to Winfield, and placed them in the county jail.

Democrat.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

The Indian Territory is a field towards which a good many railroad corporations are looking with longing eyes. The Little Rock and Ft. Smith company are talking of building west to intersect the Atlantic & Pacific on the Canadian in the Cherokee and Arapaho country; and the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe only awaits government consent to build down the Arkansas River from Arkansas City to Fort Smith, through what will in a few years be the great wheat region of the southwest. Indian Chieftain.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

A. O. U. W. At the last regular meeting of the Creswell Lodge, No. 15 [?], Select Knights of A. O. U. W., the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: M. N. Sinnott, Select Com.; I. H. Bonsall, Vice Com.; O. S. Rarick, Lt. Com.; J. G. Shelden, Recorder; Archie Dunn, Ret. Treas.; H. D. Kellogg, Treas.; H. D. Kellogg, Med. Ex.; W. P. Waite, Trustee.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

Arkansas City Lodge, No. 89 [?], A. O. U. W.

Archie Dunn, Master Workman; W. J. Gamel, Foreman; I. H. Bonsall, Overseer; M. N. Sinnott, Recorder; Wm. Blakeny, Financier; C. R. Sipes, Treas.; H. D. Kellogg, Med. Ex.; H. S. Ford, Guide; A. A. Davis, I. W.; Gardener Mott, O. W.; A. A. Davis, Trustee; O. S. Rarick, Rep. G. L.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

The following is what Payne has to say.

It is utterly impossible to reply to all the letters and the many questions asked in them, and give each our personal attention. I, therefore, publish this letter. It contains the informa- tion generally required touching the questions at issue, namely, the settlement and occupancy of the Public Lands in the Indian Territory (Oklahoma), or, as called by the Indians themselves, "Beautiful Land."

I will assert, without fear of contradiction, that there never was a tribe or an Indian that owned or had a title (in fee simple) to one acre of land west of 96. The only claim the Indians ever did possess was that of a "hunting permit," or as was termed in the treaty of 1828, an outlet as far as the then possession of the United States west or to Mexico. Through the stupidity or oversight of the Interior Department, the United States government treated for certain lands claimed by the Chickasaws, Choctaws, Seminoles, and Creek Indians in March, 1856. The Interior Department treated for the lands with a view to locate other Indians and freedmen thereon as stated in the treaties; but in after years (1876-78) Congress passed laws virtually prohibiting its use for that purpose.

The Indians own and have a title in fee simple to all lands east of 96, but not an acre of land west of 96. And the Interior Department, in treating for these lands, simply treated for a public domain, for soil that at the time belonged to the United States, and for which the government had a clear title.

But suppose the Indians did, at one time, own the country that we now seek to occupy, certain it is that they sold and transferred any claim or title they may have had by the treaties in March and July, 1866, and got the cash for it.

The act of September 20, 1841, granting pre-emption to actual settlers, provides that all lands, where the Indian title is, or shall hereafter become extinguished shall be subject to the provisions of this act. Here is an extinguished title. Section 2, A. & P. R. R. Charter, provides that the government of the United States shall extinguish as rapidly as may be consistent with the good policy of the government, and only by the voluntary session of the Indians, the title to all Indian land lying along the line of said road. The United States acting in good faith, did extinguish the title to all lands (Indian) west of the Sac and Fox, Pottawatomie, and Chicka- saw reservation, Red River on the south, and in the Pan Handle on the west.

Congress, in 1878, passed an act providing that wherever there was a land grant to any railroad, or for any other purpose (and it does not matter in what State or Territory) that the Pre-emption and Homestead laws of the United States should apply to all even sections of land within the limit of said grant. Take all other laws and treaties away and we can hold under the grant of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad. This law is plain and emphatic. It makes no provisions to the treaties, reservations, or conditions. The wording of the law, "all land where there is a grant, etc."

In our suit against Gen. Pope, for unwarrantable expulsion from the Territory, that was to have been tried before the U. S. Circuit Court last December, the Government through its attorney, again dodged the issue, although we offered to go into court under any circum- stances they would dictate. The case was, after several days parleying, once more postponed, but not until our attorneys secured a faithful promise from the U. S. Attorney that the Government would give the case a full hearing before Judge McCrary either at St. Louis, Rock Island, or Keokuk, Iowa, early this month. Here the matter rests for the present, but we have no doubt as to the final adjudication.

The decision that excludes from settlement the Oklahoma Lands and favors Gen. Pope, nullifies the land grant of the A. & P. Railroad. They stand or fall together, as per the follow- ing section.

Section 6 [?], charter Atlantic and Pacific Railroad further provides that the President of the United States shall cause the land to be surveyed for forty miles in width on each side of the entire line of said railroad and that odd sections shall not be liable to sale or pre-emption, homestead or entry, before or after they are surveyed except by the said company; but the act of September 20, 1841 [?], granting pre-emptions to actual settlers, the act of July 16, 1862 [?], granting homesteads to actual settlers, and the acts amendatory thereof, shall be and the same ones hereby apply to all other lands, on the line of the said road, and hereby granted said railroad company.

No intoxicating liquors of any kind, will be allowed in the colony, and no camp followers, hangers on, or killers will be allowed to accompany the colony, under any circum- stances or on any pretext whatever. Our laws will be stringent for the preservation of order and good government, and there will be no tardiness in their execution. Being thorough believers in the power and order of the press, we have pleasure in stating that we have already secured a newspaper outfit for our colonies. This will be a great boon to our people and will aid very materially in popularizing our colony right from the start, and be sure to enhance the value of their property.

The Indian Territory, it is universally admitted, is capable of sustaining a population, in thrift and happy content, of ten million of people. It is the garden spot of this continent. Its latitude and longitude, its soil and nutritious grasses, the fine timber and grand prairies jeweled with garden flowers of every variety and color, its landscapes and clean, well trimmed parks offer inducements to settlers unequaled in the world.

There is no finer body of country in the United States. It is well watered, well timbered, abounds in coal material, and the Wichita Mountains are rich in gold and silver and other precious metals. For all agricultural purposes, stock, grain, cotton, tobacco, and fruit raising, it cannot be excelled by any other country between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. The climate may be said to be like that of California, neither too cold in winter nor too hot in summer. It is the only part of the public domain now open, within reach of the people this side of the Rocky Mountains that is considered worth the occupancy of the white man.

In full faith as to the outcome we take this occasion to announce our full determination to again start for the promised land, from Arkansas City, on the 1st day of February, 1883. All who are going with us should be there about two days before we start.

In view of the fact that we have heretofore protected all colonists, for four years, whether present or absent, we desire to state that the task has been irksome and thankless; by this last, and it will be a successful move, we proclaim that we will only protect those who help us, thereby protecting themselves; and we further urge on all who desire their interests cared for, or who can by any possibility accompany us, to be on hand as per announcement.

This is positively the last chance to get a choice, valuable, and beautiful home for nothing. Come and go with us to this beautiful land and secure for yourself and children homes in the richest, most beautiful, and best country that the Great Creator, in His Goodness, has made for man. To settle upon, occupy, and cultivate is the only [? Last word is truly garbled. Looks like "course." MAW]

Do not write unless you intend to become a member of our colony. Correspondents expecting replies to their communications must, in all cases, enclose postage stamps. We mean business and are constantly at work day and night, with a view to the speedy occupancy of the territory, and trust to the active cooperation of our friends in every part of the country. For further particulars write, D. L. PAYNE, President.

W. H. OSBURN, Secretary. Wichita, Kansas.

[CHEROKEE INDIANS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

Advices from Washington state that Col. William A. Phillips, an agent of the Cherokee Indians, has addressed the Secretary of the Interior, asking his assistance to secure a presidential veto on the bill which provides for the holding of a term of the United States court at Wichita, Kansas, and transfer to its judicial jurisdiction certain portions of the Indian Territory heretofore attached to the western district of Arkansas.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

Frequent inquiries having been made as to what action was taken by the Cherokee Council relative to the fencing on the lands lying south of us, we publish that section of the bill passed by the Cherokee National Council, relating particularly to this matter. The bill, however, was vetoed by the principal chief, Bushyhead, and as the veto was sustained by council, the stockmen who have built fences in the Territory south of us may rest easy for the present. The following is a section of the bill, as originally passed by the council.

BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That all fencing, of whatever character, done or that may be hereafter done on the herein before mentioned lands for purpose of pasturage by citizens of the Cherokee Nation or persons claiming to be citizens of the same, or in the names or on account of such persons by citizens of the United States, under whatever pretense, are hereby declared to be illegal and unauthorized, and the owners and claimants of such fences, whether of wire and posts or of other material, are required to remove the same within six months from the date hereof, or the same shall become the public property of the Cherokee Nation, and be sold subject to removal by the Sheriff of Couweescouwee [?] District or his lawful deputy, after he shall have publicly advertised the same in the Cherokee Advocate and one other newspaper, published in the town of Caldwell, Kansas, for the space of thirty days immediately preceding such sale.

PROVIDED, That wherein it may be made to appear that posts or other wooden material, used in the construction of said wire or other fences, have been obtained from the lands aforesaid of the Cherokee Nationthe same shall be taken possession of in the name and on the behalf of said Nation and sold in the manner above provided, in the first instance, and shall not be subject to sale or removal by owners or claimants.

PROVIDED FURTHER, That this act shall not be construed as to prevent licensed stockmen from constructing such lots of tracts used as Headquarters, not exceeding twenty acres in extent, as may be necessary for the better management of their stock.

[Paragraph above almost impossible to read. MAW]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

It will be seen by the following official order that all wire fence must go.

To Whom It May Concern:

I am directed by the Hon. Commissioner of Indian Affairs to notify all persons who have made improvements of any character on any part of the Cherokee country, in the Indian Territory, west of the Arkansas River, that all such improvements and material must be removed from the lands referred to before the first day of February, 1883, and that in the event of failure or neglect to remove the same before that date, the removal will be made by the military.

Parties interested will please take notice and govern themselves accordingly.

[U. S. DISTRICT COURT AT WICHITA ESTABLISHED.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

The bill providing for the holding of U. S. District court at Wichita has passed both Houses of Congress, and will no doubt soon receive the President's signature. It provides that there shall be a term of the U. S. District Court for the district of Kansas at Wichita, in each year on the first Monday in September. The city or county authorities are to provide a suitable building for the court, and its officers without expense to the United States. The bill provides that all that part of the Territory lying north of the Canadian River and east of the Panhandle of Texas and 100th [?] meridian not set apart and occupied by the Cherokee, Creek, and Seminole Indian tribes, shall, from and after the passage of this act, be annexed to and constitutes part of the United States Judicial District of Kansas, and the U. S. Courts at Wichita and Ft. Scott, in the district of Kansas, shall have exclusive original jurisdiction of all offenses committed within the limits of the Territory hereby annexed to the district of Kansas against any one of the United States, now, or that may hereafter be operative therein.

[INDIANS: NATION'S WARDS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

The Indian Commissioner recently issued a circular to the various Indian Agents in which he illustrates the policy to be enforced in the management of the Nation's wards. This circular contains a series of rules, the first of which provides for a court of Indian officers at each inspection agency, to consist of three men selected from the most intelligent, moral, and reliable of the tribe, who shall hold stated sessions and hear and adjudge offenses. The court is empowered to enforce their decisions, the only appeal being to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs in Washington. Each Judge is to be appointed for a term of one year, subject to removal at any time at the decision of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Each Judge is also to receive $20 a month salary. This Court is to have jurisdiction over all Indian Offenses enumerated in the new rules. The first of these offenses named are the sun dance, the calf dance, the war dance, and all other so-called sports assimilating thereto, the penalty for which, for the first offense, is the withholding of rations for fifteen days, and for the second offense, the withholding of rations for not less than ten days or more than thirty, or by incarceration in the agency prison not exceeding 30 days or both.

Another Indian offense designated is plural marriage, the penalty for which is a fine of $200 or work at hard labor for a period of twenty days or both. The proceeds of this penalty are to be devoted to the benefit of the tribe to which the offender belongs. Rations are also to be withheld from husbands who fail to support their wives.

Medicine men are also held to be offenders against the civilization of the agencies, and any attempt on their part to prevent the attendance of children at the agency schools, or to influence the tribe to continue their heathenish rites, are to be punishable by ten days' solitary confinement on bread and water.

The destruction of any tribal property is also to be punished by imprisonment for a term not exceeding thirty days, or until such time as evidence satisfactory to the Court is presented that the offense will not be repeated.

Each agent is instructed to present the new rules to the several tribes at once, and to send nominations for the judgeships as soon as possible, so that no time may be lost in the establishment of the new system.

Evidently the Secretary does not realize the situation in the Territory regarding the Indians if those rules are intended to be enforced. It is a decree against Indian rites and religion, which we believe cannot be enforced. The sun dance will be danced by the Cheyennes, Arapahos, Kiowas, and Comanches, and polygamy will be indulged in until they are educated to abandon it, and the medicine man's influence will rule supreme as the Pope's. As to withholding rations, think this has been tried and failed. The Cheyennes will have their rations or fight. Nothing is said regarding disarming them. That has been tried and failed, too, and it will not be a healthy place for the Agents, or even healthy within the Territory if these orders are carried out.

[CHEROKEE STRIP CATTLEMEN: LICENSES TO BE RENEWED.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

We do not think the Secretary's decision in this case will cause the cattlemen any particular trouble who have pasture enclosed on the Strip that do not conflict with the rights of other licensed stockmen from the fact that there is no one complaining of any injustice done them, nor objecting to the obstruction or maintaining of the fences. In this case there were twenty or thirty men who had paid their taxes every year and occupied their respective ranges without molestation, when in steps an individual Cherokee (by adoption only, as he is a Delaware in fact) and proposes to run a wire fence around all these range men without their consent, or even going so far as to consult their wishes in the matter. The nominal proprietor of this proposed fence applied to Major Lipe for a grazing permit for 5,000 head of cattle on this contested territory, and he positively refused to grant it, stating to the applicant, that those stockmen proposed to be taken in had paid their taxes and should not be fenced off their ranges, and further, that when anyone of them came forward next spring to renew his license, he proposed to accept the money and issue the permit.

K. C. Live Stock Indicator.

[CATTLEMEN ALERTED TO PROPOSED CHANGES BY CHEYENNES.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

Leavenworth, Dec. 28. John Volz, of this city, who has a cattle ranch in the Indian Territory, near the Cantonment, has just received information from there that a council has been called by the head chiefs of the Cheyennes. The propositions to be discussed are: 1. The organization of a government similar to a territorial one. 2. The election of a Governor and Council, or Legislature; and 3. The levying of taxes pro rata upon cattle ranges and herders. Mr. Volz favored the scheme, and thinks it will tend to shut out the larger cattle-dealers who are trying to freeze out the leaner ones, or at any rate give small herders a chance.

[ADS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

WINE FOR SACRAMENTAL USE. The "Fruit of the Grape," unfermented, for sale at DR. J. ALEXANDER'S, North Summit Street, Arkansas City, Kan.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

COAL! COAL! AT HILL'S.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

M. J. STIMSON, Teacher of the PIANO ORGAN and Voice Culture, also Singing and Sight Reading. Pianos and Organs tuned and repaired. Leave Orders with Frank J. Hess, at Creswell Bank.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

T. E. BERRY, I. K. BERRY, H. A. BERRY...BERRY BROS., Brands as above; other brands, Bow & Arrow on left side, also 3 M on right side, Post Office, Pawnee Agency, Indian Territory.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

THOS. E. BERRY, Jobber and dealer in HORSES, HOGS, CATTLE, AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE, etc. Will put up stock for drovers. Correspondence solicited. Shawnee- town, Indian Territory.

[PERSONALS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

Mr. Bane, of Winfield, recently lost three children by diphtheria.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

Lower as never was are Green & Snyder's rates on money to loan.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

The "Invisible Some People" at McLaughlin's Hall next Friday.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

Mr. Bassett's new house in the west part of town is being enclosed.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

Hon. C. R. Mitchell arrived in the city from Topeka on Monday last.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

R. F. Burden, our old County Commissioner, visited this place Friday last.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

The Courier was awarded the county printing for the year 1883 at full legal rates.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

Mrs. C. F. Stedman, we are sorry to state, has been seriously sick for several days.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

C. L. Parker, of Sac & Fox, is visiting relatives and friends in this part of the moral vineyard.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

DIED. Saturday, Jan. 13th, Sherman, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Colson, of this city.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

BIRTH. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Breene rejoice in the possession of a new daughter since last Saturday morning.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

The TRAVELER office, on Monday last, was favored by a pleasant call from Misses Eva and Nellie Swarts.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

Mr. Sid Lindsay, of West Bolton, was in the city Saturday last.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

Charley Thompson, of Arkansas City, is in the city. He took in the Masquerade ball last night. Wichita Times.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

Green & Snyder are the men to call on if you want to buy or sell anything in the way of farms or city property.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

A lecture will be delivered at McLaughlin's Hall on next Friday evening by ex-Governor Cumback, of Indiana.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

J. S. Soule has severed his connection with the Douglass Index, and Rev. J. B. Ives will conduct it in the future.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

Mr. Little, of Sac & Fox Agency with his wife passed through town on their way to their Territory home last week.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

C. M. Swarts has resumed his old situation with E. D. Eddy, and dispenses "doctor's stuff" with his usual affability.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

Mr. J. E. Miller met with an accident last Saturday by which his foot was injured, confining him to the house for a day or two.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

Miss Eva Swarts arrived in the city from her home at Halstead, Kansas, and will spend several weeks in this vicinity visiting friends.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

Senator Samuel S. Benedict, now U. S. Indian Inspector, returned from an extended trip through the Indian Territory last week.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

Mr. G. A. Schneck, of Philadelphia, a cousin of F. J. Hess, is in the city upon a visit, and will probably spend several weeks in this vicinity.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

Miss Stella Swarts, who has been visiting at this place and Geuda, for some time past, returned to her home in Halstead, Kansas, yesterday.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

Mrs. Walton, of West Liberty, Iowa, arrived in the city on Saturday last and will remain for several weeks visiting her daughter, Mrs. S. Matlack.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

BIRTH. On Thursday last, Jan. 11th, 1883, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Tucker was gladdened by the advent of a brand new son.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

The Wichita Daily Times says A. W. Patterson and E. Y. Baker, of Arkansas City, and Bill Couch, of Douglass, are in the city. People had better lock their barns.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

The Secretary of the Interior has called upon the Secretary of War for troops to tear down the wire fences in the Indian Territory, and the fence will have to go.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

MARRIED. By Judge Bonsall, in this city, on Tuesday, Jan. 9th, Mr. Jay Wilkinson and Miss Lizzie Graves, and on Friday, the 12th, Mr. Hub Parsons and Miss Graves.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

The First Presbyterian church of this city received a gift of 50 new hymn books from an Eastern friend a few days since. It was needed and will be gratefully appreciated.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

News was received last week by Mrs. Mowry that her daughter, Mrs. Amelia Pruden, of Dayton, Ohio, was very sick. We trust that by this time the fair patient is convalescing.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

We had quite a pleasant chat with Mr. A. J. Kimmel, one of Bolton's solid farmers.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

Mr. R. J. Stevenson, one of East Bolton's oldest and most progressive farmers, was in town last Monday.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

The Stewart Hotel was opened up for business on Monday last, with Mr. A. Stewart as landlord. The house is a new one and is fitted up with every convenience and will be run in first-class style.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

The S. P. U.'s, of Bolton Township, will meet on the last Saturday in January, at the Bland School House, for the election of officers. The meeting will be called to order at early candlelight. All members are requested to attend. AL. MOWRY, Capt.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

A cowboy by the name of Elwood intimidated several of our citizens last week by flourishing around his six-shooter and making threats. He was taken care of and caused to whack up the fine and costs.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

Mine host of the Brettun made application to the proper authorities for two gallons of whiskey for mechanical purposes last Monday. He proposed using it as a motive power in fitting his ice house. Telegram.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

Levi Bullington, commissioner of the 3rd district, resigned last Saturday, and his brother- in-law, E. I. Johnson, of Sheridan Township, was appointed to fill the vacancy. He qualified and entered upon his duties Monday. Enterprise.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

DIED. In this city, on Saturday last, Jan. 13, 1883, Susan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Endicott, of quick consumption, aged 12 years. The funeral took place on Sunday. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the community.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

BIRTH. To Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Gilbert, of Kaw Agency, Indian Territory, on the evening of the 11th inst., a boy. Both mother and child are doing well. Tom is as light hearted and jubilant as a newly elected J. P., and challenges the world to produce the equal of that 10 pound lad.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

Capt. S. C. Smith was elected chairman in the organization of the Board of County Commissioners, at the last meeting. Mr. Smith is eminently fitted for this important position, being the only member of the present Board who has had experience of the duties involved.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

Mr. R. M. Patton, who recently sold his farm in West Bolton, to a Mr. Hollis, from Illinois, for $3,000, left for Hiawatha, Kansas, his former home. Mr. Patton has proven himself a desirable citizen in any community, and we are sorry to see such men as he leave Cowley.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

Mr. Drury Warren purchased Mr. D. J. Coburn's farm on Grouse Creek for $4,000. This in addition to the land he already owns will make a farm of over fifteen hundred acres of as good farming land as can be found anywhere. We congratulate Mr. Warren upon his acquisition.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

Russel Lester went up from Muskogee, Indian Territory, to Vinita, Saturday, to kill a man named Rutledge, with whom he had quarreled. They met and Rutledge emptied the contents of a double-barreled shot gun into Lester's body and he was taken home a corpse. Rutledge was arrested and taken to Fort Smith, Arkansas. Caldwell Post.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

On the 24th of October, Frank L. Ide, of Nebraska, drove one thousand sheep through this place, on his way to Texas. A few weeks since he wrote to C. M. Scott, from Henrietta, Texas, that he got through with the flock in twenty-four days, and lost but three. He sold 100 "culls" in Henrietta at $4 per head. He says there have been 35,000 Mexican and half-breed sheep sold there last fall, and they have just commenced. He says it is as warm there now as in May in Nebraska.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

A sheep man in Throckmorton County, who had 3,000 sheep, visited Montague, 250 miles away. He telegraphed his herders to meet him there with the horses and Shep, a dog. The telegraph operator put an extra e in Shep and made it sheep, and the herders drove the entire herd the 250 miles just after lambing season, losing many of the stock. The sheep owner now sues the Western Union Telegraph Company for $20,000 damages, caused by putting the extra e in Shep. Texas Wool Grower.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

Hon. C. R. Mitchell, of Cowley County, will introduce a bill into the lower House at an early day, providing for a county assessor; a county board of equalization; and a State board of equalization. This is a meritorious measure and one that should be supported by every Western and Southern member of both houses. As the law is, and under the present laws of assessment, the Western part of the State pays over fifty percent more in proportion to its wealth, in taxes, than the Eastern part does. We hope this bill will become a law.

Caldwell Post.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

Of Mr. Henry Harbaugh, late chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, whose term expired last week the Courier expresses our sentiments as follows: "Mr. Harbaugh has been one of our best commissioners, and by his sound judgment and devotion to the interests of the county, been of great value to his constituents. He has won the confidence and respect of the people of this county and carries their good will with him. He is one of the best farmers in the county, and it is a real pleasure to take a look over his splendid farm."

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

The Cheyenne Indians are mourning over the death of one of their principal chiefs, who died on the 4th inst. His name was "White Shield," and he was a prominent man among his people. He also owned quite a herd of cattle and was a favorite among the white ranchmen as well as the Indians, as he was, (or claimed to be) "on the white man's road," and was doing everything in his power to convince his people that it would be profitable to them to do likewise. He was indeed an active Indian and his death caused sad bereavement among the Cheyennes generally.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

Probably it is the fair thing to rob the poor Indian whenever opportunity offers, still we can't help thinking that some steps should be taken toward stopping the wholesale stealing of timber from the Territory. Caldwell Post.

We don't believe in "stopping" men who have to toil from one year's end to another to earn an honest living from hauling down decaying wood from the Beautiful Indian Territory, and then permit a lot of monied monopolies to destroy living timber by thousands of cords. If one has a right to cut post and rail timber, the other has an equal right, to say the least, of hauling off the tops for wood, and we think they will manifest that right and help themselves.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Sherburne arrived in our city last Saturday evening and remained in the city visiting relatives and friends until this morning when they started for their home at Ponca Agency.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

We have heard of several cases in town of families being sick and unprovided with the actual necessities of life, I. e., feed and fuel. This should not be permitted in a country so bountifully blessed as this is.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

We tender our thanks to Messrs. Cal Swarts, C. M. Scott, and other friends who kindly assisted in getting out last week's issue of the TRAVELER which we were prevented from attending to by sickness in our family.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

Large companies are fencing up the homestead and pre-emption land in Western Kansas to the exclusion of immigrants and settlers. We like to have capital come into the State, but at the same time we don't like to see the settlers leave.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

The Assessors returns for March 1st, 1883, show 1,223,583 hogs over six months old in Kansas. Cowley County takes the lead, as usual, and gives in 62,240, an increase of 32,000 over last year.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

Major Lipe positively refused to grant the Oil Company any license on the country below us known by the Cherokee Strip Stock Protective Association, as "quarantine grounds," and says, (speaking of those who have paid the tax): "When anyone of them comes forward next spring to renew their license, he proposes to accept the money and issue the permit."

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

NOTICE. There will be a match spelling Friday evening, Jan. 19, 1883, at the High School room. Prize, a $2.50 volume of the winner's selection. The match will be confined to the first 45 pages of Patterson's Speller and Analyzer. Everyone is fraternally challenged. The school has confidenceit may be conceitthat it can defeat all competitors. The spellers are expected to give capitals and apostrophes. Admission 5 cents; proceeds for Library.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

Vol. 1, No. 1, of the Oklahoma War Chief came to hand this week, and is chuck full of information relating to the Oklahoma question. Its editor, Mr. A. W. Harris, is a lawyer by profession, but has been connected with the Strong City Independent, and will no doubt make the War Chief a success. The first number was published at Wichita, but it is proposed to move the office of the Chief as soon as the colony receives marching orders, which will be about Feb. 1st, 1883. Long may it wave.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

No company or corporation has the legal or moral right to take away from an individual his rights and privileges granted by the only power recognized in the Territory concerning grazing rights, and we do not believe that anyone will today sit by and see it done. The Pennsylvania Oil Company is attempting this, or it appears so to an outsider. Yet they claim that they do not propose to interfere with the rights of the local stockmen enclosed by their fence. The columns of the Post are open for them to make a statement of the case if they wish to do so. Caldwell Post.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

The Invisible Some People. It is with pleasure we call attention to the fact that the second lecture of the Terminus Lecture Course will be delivered at McLaughlin's Hall in this city on Friday evening, Jan. 19, when the popular and eloquent Hon. Wm. Cumback will deliver his lecture, "The Invisible Some People." This lecture is well spoken of wherever it has been delivered, and we have no doubt our people will follow the rule and give it a full house.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

[Skipped write-up on Wilberforce Colored Concert Troupe. MAW]

[PAWNEE AGENCY.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

Pawnee Agency Items. Everything quiet. General good health prevails. The employees have drawn their quarter's salary and are happy. Various changes and improvements are being made in and around the school, which is rapidly assuming better shape and nearing its proper level. The Pawnees seem well pleased with their annual issue of goods, none of them are in very destitute circumstances, and general good feeling seems to exist among them.

[INDIAN TERRITORY TRAGEDY.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

An Indian Territory Tragedy. The Republican's Dallas special says: A story of a terrible tragedy comes from the Indian Territory. A shoemaker named Alexander Hampton got jealous of his wife and concluded to go to Texas. Accordingly, he hired a man named Smith to transport him and his effects. They traveled about thirty miles and stopped for dinner, but instead of eating it, Hampton blew Smith's brains out, then mounted one of the dead man's horses, returned to his wife, whom he shot and killed, and then killed himself.

[DAN SMITH FOUND.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

Dan Smith Found. Mr. Tushans, Agent for the Stage Company, yesterday received a letter from Dan Smith, written at Ft. Worth. Dan returns the checks and transportation tickets, with a statement of his account with the company. He says that when he started out he was erased with liquor, and upon recovering from its effects, he felt ashamed and decided he would go to Mobeetie. He therefore turned the buckboard team loose and started on foot in the direction of Fort Worth. Smith says he will make up any deficiency in his accounts as soon as he is able. Caldwell Commercial.

[LODGE.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

This lodge was organized with 22 members, last Monday night, by Dr. W. G. Graham and C. H. Wilson, of Winfield. This lodge is very similar to the Knights of Honor and A. O. U. W., save that they have a different and, it is claimed, much superior plan of insurance. The officers elected for the ensuing year are as follows: N. T. Snyder, P; W. V. McConn, F. S.; Maude E. McConn, S; Sarah E. Kellogg, T.; O. S. Rarick, V. P.; T. V. McConn, S. P.; H. D. Kellogg, E. P.; E. A. Barron, C.; Theo Fairclo, U.; W. E. Moore, S (al) A.; A. H. Fitch, D. K.; H. D. Kellogg, Med. Examiner; R. C. Lent, T. V. McConn, O. S. Rarick, Trustees.

[OKLAHOMA WAR CHIEF: BOOMER PAPER.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

Capt. Walden, who is the head of the Kansas City colony will join Capt. Payne's crowd at Arkansas City. No joking is intended by any of these people. All are good, law-abiding citizens, and in good earnest in this move.

Mr. G. F. Goodrich has been detailed for service at Arkansas City to look after the interests of the colonists at that place. Mr. Goodrich is an intelligent, thoroughly reliable gentleman, and works zealously in the cause.

Arkansas City, situated on the Arkansas not far from the border of the Indian Territory, is one of the most interesting and thriving towns in Kansas. The people there are very friendly to our colonists, and have no fears that the setting up of the country south of them will do them any harm.

Dr. C. G. Thompson, of Arkansas City, one of the very best men connected with our colony, informs us that he will, as early as practicable, commence running the Star Stage Line between Oklahoma and Arkansas City, and will carry the mail gratis. This gentleman has done a great deal for the colony, and deserves their hearty thanks for his labors in their interest.

[CHEROKEES.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

One of the most important claims ever brought before the Department of the Interior has recently been presented by ex-Governor Crawford and Col. Gilpatrick, of Kansas, in behalf of the eastern band of the Cherokee Indians. The claim involves the rights of over 2,000 Cherokees residing in the State of North Carolina, known as the Eastern band of Cherokees, to a pro rata share and interest in about 15,000,000 acres of land situated in the Indian Terri- tory and Southern Kansas. This large tract of land was given to the whole Cherokee people in exchange of lands east of the Mississippi, except the tract known as the Cherokee neutral lands, which was purchased by the Cherokees and paid for out of money belonging to the Nation.

When the greater portion of the tribe moved west under the leadership of one John Ross, that wily statesman, philosopher, and friend, together with his followers and those who had preceded him to the Indian Territory, resolved themselves into an Independent Nation, and appropriated in their own use all the lands, annuities, stocks, bonds, and monies, which belonged in common to the whole Cherokee people. Thus the eastern Cherokees, some 2,000 and more, were deliberately robbed by their brethren, and left among the pinehills of North Carolina and Georgia, and there they remained in a poverty-stricken condition for forty odd years, begging the government to intercede in their behalf. But until Gov. Crawford and Col. Gilpatrick, some six months since, were enlisted in their cause, their petitions and prayers were of no avail. The money that rightfully belonged to them has been from year to year taken by the Western Cherokees, and through their delegates at Washington, used to prevent the Eastern Cherokees from having even a hearing before the department or committees of Congress.

The Western Cherokees have heretofore sold some 3,386,000 acres of land in what is known as the Cherokee outlet, Cherokee strip, and Cherokee neutral lands, and appropriated the proceeds to their own use.

On the 7th of August last Congress passed an act providing for the full recognition of the rights of the Eastern Cherokees, and directed the Secretary of the Interior to investigate and report what, in his opinion, would be an equitable settlement between the two bands of the Cherokee Nation.

Secretary Teller is now preparing his report, and will soon forward his conclusions to Congress. Just what the report will be no one outside the department can tell; but it is fair to presume he will recommend exact and even-handed justice for the Eastern Cherokees.

[SCOUNDREL AT LARGE: ATTEMPTED ROBBERY.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

A Scoundrel at Large. The following in brief are the facts in the case of a recent attempted burglary in this city which luckily resulted without loss or hurt, the only thing to be regretted being that the scoundrel was not captured. The incident transpired several days since but was kept quiet in order to facilitate the officers in capturing the offender. The attempted robbery took place at the house of Dick Robinson while no one was at home but Mrs. Robinson, who, hearing someone trying to open the door shortly after supper, called "come in," when she was forcibly taken hold of, and commended to give up what money there was in the house. She denied having any, when the villain gagged and tied her to a chair threatening to kill her if she moved. He then proceeded to go through the dwelling house, but hearing a noise, decamped, leaving Mrs. Robinson as above described in which position Dick found her upon his return home some half an hour later. No clue has been found at present, but we do not think it will prove a healthy business for anyone who may be caught in such practices hereabouts.

[IMPORTING ANIMALS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

Western livestock men will be pleased to learn that the United States supreme court has decided that all animals imported for breeding purposes must be admitted free of duty, regardless of the treasury regulations that only animals of "superior stock will be admitted free."

[CARD.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

A Card. I wish to say to my friends that I have returned to Arkansas City and can be found at Dr. Wright's office and am prepared to do all kinds of work known to the dental profession. Having fitted my office with all the latest improvements in the way of implements, instruments, tools, and appliances. Thanking you for past patronage, I hope to share a part of your patronage hereafter. Respectfully, M. B. Vawter.

[KANSAS NEWS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

Winfield is talking of water-works.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

The cattle men at Caldwell are excited over the order from Washington to remove all white men from the Cherokee outlet.

[ARKANSAS CITY.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

Arkansas City is the second city in size in Cowley County, and is the center of trade for the southwest portion of the county. The section of country tributary to her cannot be excelled in the State of Kansas, taking in, as it does, the valleys of the Arkansas, Walnut, and Grouse, with a portion of the valley between the Walnut and Arkansas, all first-class land. The surrounding country is now thickly settled with enterprising farmers, who are making permanent improvements. The three streams afford sufficient timber for all present use, and the country abounds in stone of every variety, from water-lime to limestone. Stone that is hard as flint and stone that can be cut with a common saw, but hardens sufficiently with exposure to make first-class building rock. This section has fully tested all the cereals with uncommon success. Small fruits and grapes ripen to perfection, and so far have been remarkably free from disease. Peaches, budded and seedlings, have known but few failures since the first beginning. The apple orchards have come into bearing to a sufficient extent to demonstrate that all the leading varieties that have been tested in the older settled portions of the State will succeed here. Such is the country surrounding the city, and from such a country, it is easy to predict that it will be a good feeder for steady and enduring trade.

The City is situated upon a divide which separates the Walnut and Arkansas Rivers, and no finer a town can be found in the state of Kansas. The land generally sloping to either river, the first rays of morning come gleaming over the Walnut, and the last rays of the setting sun dance in beauty over the waters and through the leafy trees on the banks of the Arkansas.

In addition to the beauty of the townsite, the city is so located (being only four and one- half miles from the Territory line) that the ranche trade and the trade of the agencies center here. The ranche trade alone amounts to over one hundred thousand dollars a year, while the agency trade is continually increasing. Not only in location, but in material for building, does the city excel. In every direction within one mile of the city are inexhaustible quarries of building stone. Brick of the finest quality are made on the townsite, lime is burned within a short distance of the city, and sand procured within one-half mile. The progress of the city has been steady from the beginning. One log hut in 1871; forty business houses and two hundred dwellings in 1882.

Churches. In churches Arkansas City is well represented: Presbyterians and Methodists having three fine church buildings and a large membership. The Baptist, Free Methodists, and Christians have organizations, and expect to build.

Schools. In schools and school buildings she has always taken the lead, having now the finest school building in Southern Kansas, and is making preparation to erect two more, when the larger building will be a first-class graded school, giving facilities for education found in but few cities in Kansas.

Business. All kinds of business is well represented and doing well, with room for more. Two banks. Three first-class dry goods establishments, in rooms twenty-five by one hundred feet, are doing a large business; eleven groceries, part of them carrying large stocks; two clothing; four drug stores; two jewelry establishments; four hardware; three restaurants; four livery stables; one bakery; two harness shops; two agricultural and implement stores; one real estate and two law offices, make up the business of the town. In addition to this are three mills with a capacity for grinding twelve hundred bushels of wheat per day, and a foundry and machine shop for casting and machinery repairs.

Railroads. The city is at present the terminus of the A. T. & S. F., and has now three trains a day. The A. T. & S. F. will move on down the river to Ft. Smith as soon as the right of way can be secured. It will be found by looking at the map that a straight line from this place strikes the mail line of the A. T. & S. F. at Ft. Dodge, which will shorten the main line fifty miles and will put Arkansas City on the main line from the Mississippi to the Pacific. Another line is projected and partially built which will follow the southern line of the State, and must strike this place as it moves west.

Manufacturers. In regards to manufactories the city rightfully claims first rank, having the finest improved water power in the State of Kansas. The improvement made by the Arkansas City Water Power Company has already involved an outlay of over one hundred thousand dollars, and consists of a race connecting the Arkansas River with the Walnut River, the race being three miles in length and sixteen feet at the bottom and thirty-two feet at the top in width, giving a fall of twenty-one and one-third feet, with present capacity for driving machinery to the amount of seven hundred horsepower, and provision made to enlarge to double the amount at any time it may be required.

The company have a well constructed dam over the Arkansas four feet in height, which has been sufficiently tried by the flood to give confidence in its permanency. The mason work at the head and tail gates is massive and solid, and constructed in a first-class manner. The company have secured the erection by experienced men of two fine millsone operating with capacity of six hundred bushels of wheat per day and latest improvements for making fine flournow known to the trade. This mill, built at a cost of over twenty-five thousand dollars, has been in constant operation ever since its completion. A first-class stone mill has also been erected and is now in operation. The company are also negotiating for the erection of a cotton mill by an eastern party of experience. As an additional attraction to the city, a company has been formed, the lots purchased, and the money raised for the construction of a public hall fifty feet by one hundred feet, eighteen foot story and two store rooms and basement beneath, to be finished in the latest style.

Health. Last, but not least, comes a question of great importance to all parties seeking a new location. Situated as Arkansas City is, upon a rolling knoll with constant breezes and no stagnant water in any direction, it accounts for the fact that her population claim an immunity from diseases that is found in very few localities in the State. Further than this, as a point favorable to the health of the city, is the fact that pure living water can be found at a reasonable depth in all parts of the city. In addition to this, the city has inaugurated a system of water-works, which can be increased with its growth, by which water is raised by machinery to the highest point on the townsite; and distributed by pipes throughout the city, making a plentiful supply of water for use and a complete safeguard against fire.

Strangers desiring to settle will find a pleasant, sociable people ready to extend the hand of friendship and make them perfectly at home. Green & Snyder's Real Estate News.

[PERSONALS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

University Singers tomorrow night.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

Winfield has decided to put in waterworks.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

Skating has been the rage during the past week.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

The Oklahoma boomers are coming in, but slowly.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

It is said that Mrs. Langtry has already cleared $80,000.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

Fresh vaccine virus has just been received by Dr. A. J. Chapel, of this city.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

J. D. Guthrie was in the city Monday.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

Mrs. Carrie Walker, of Otoe, who has been sick with the measles, is convalescing.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

The A. O. U. W. will hold a social at the Masonic Hall on the evening of Friday next.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

The measles are breaking out among the Indians at the Agencies south of here in the Territory.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

Mrs. D. B. Hartsock of Pueblo, Colorado, is in the city visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Adams.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

John B. Splawn, one of the Grouse's most aggressive farmers, called upon us Monday.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

Peter Pearson, our live furniture dealer, last week wholesaled a large bill of goods for the Wellington trade.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

Our friend, Cap. Nipp, this week, advertises a lot of fine horse and mule teams for sale. Farmers take notice.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

Samuel Bone, who has been visiting in Iowa for several months past, has returned to his home in Cowley County.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

C. L. Parker, who has been in the city for several days past, has returned to his home at Sac & Fox Agency Saturday last.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

Mrs. Frank Schiffbauer has been sick with the measles, but at the present time, we are glad to state, is recovering.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

M. N. Sinnott has just returned from the Otoe Agency, where he has been fixing up a windmill for their water works.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

The severe weather of the past week put a stop to out-door work from several new residences now in course of erection.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

Parties needing hedge plants or spring nursery stock should read the notice of the Walnut Valley Nursery this week.

Ad: FARMER'S ATTENTION. S. E. Maxwell is now prepared to make his fall delivery of trees and nursery stock generally at the Walnut Valley Nursery.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

Mr. S. Matlack left for the Territory last Saturday morning on business connected with his trader's store at Pawnee Agency.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

We are glad to state that the little son of Mr. A. A. Newman, who has been dangerously sick for some days past, is now recovering.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

DIED. In this city Jan. 22, 1883, of pneumonia, the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. John Daniels. The funeral took place yesterday.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

Mr. L. A. Millspaugh, late of Vernon Township, and now traveling for a boot and shoe firm, was in the city Monday, and favored us with a short call.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

Major L. E. Woodin, who resides at Ponca Agency, returned from Washington, D. C., on Friday last where he had been for two weeks on business connected with his Agencies.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

Maj. L. E. Woodin left for the Territory last Saturday morning with $7,500 with which to pay the cash annuities of the Pawnee Indians. He was escorted by a mounted guard of Indian police.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

Through cattle on the Cimarron range are reported as looking thin, and a few dying, though the prospects for the greater part getting through the winter are good.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

Dr. R. H. Reed has rented his farm on the west side of town, and moved into the business part of the city. He occupies the rooms over the Central Drug Store.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

R. C. Story, ex-County Superintendent, has connected himself with the firm of Jarvis, Conklin & Co., of Winfield, and we wish him success in his new walk in life.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

"Prevention is better than cure," and all parties who desire to be vaccinated should call upon Dr. A. J. Chapel. The Doctor has just received some fresh cow pock vaccine virus.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

Messrs. Shelden & Speers have removed their clothing and gents' furnishing stock from west to east Summit Street and will now be found one door south of Highland Hall.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

FIRE. One day last week the packing house of Bishop & Gaskill took fire and for some time it seemed that it must be consumed. By strenuous efforts, the fire was subdued before doing damage to any considerable extent.

Ad: Bishop & Gaskill, PORK PACKERS, have constantly on hand at their Packing House, in the northwest part of town, CHOICE BACON, HAMS, LARD, SHOULDERS, TENDER LOINS, SPARE RIBS, SAUSAGE, etc.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

We printed the first one thousand shipping tags ever printed in Arkansas City last week. They were for Peter Pearson, and will be used in labeling furniture sold by him to the merchants of our sister cities.

Peter Pearson now has his "Alligator" under full control, and says he (his Alligator) is now prepared to convey intending purchasers of furniture from the cellar to the roof with neatness and dispatch.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

Measles in Bolton Township are quite the rage. School district 96, in that township, out of a school population of thirty-five, has had twenty down sick with them, and the school has been closed for two weeks past.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

Widow Smith, of Grouse Creek, married a Mr. Brown, of Illinois, Monday evening, and it now turns up that Brown has a wife already. So the placid waters of the beautiful Grouse will be rippled once more.

[INDIAN/RAILROAD/AREA NEWS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

A delegation of three colored men and one Indian have gone to Washington from the Chickasaw nation to have the Freedmen question settled. They want to be admitted as citizens and to enjoy all the rights, privileges, and annuities as such.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

Bids were to be received Saturday, Jan. 13, at Fort Smith for pushing ahead with the "Frisco road" through the Choctaw nation. The road has reached the military reservation at Fort Smith, the right of way through which has just been granted by Congress.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

At the time our Mr. Lane was reading the telegram from Agent Tufts on Wednesday evening of last week, stating that the order to remove improvements off the Strip had been rescinded, Agent Tufts was reading a telegram from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, telling him to execute the order, as it had not been rescinded. Caldwell Post.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

The number of the railway station at Arkansas City is "K 78." That of Kansas City, Missouri, is "A. O." In traveling just notice the number on the paste bound check on your trunk and satisfy yourself that it is directed to Arkansas City or Kansas City, a mistake that often occurs away from home.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

Gov. Cumback, while in our city last week, favored the TRAVELER office with a call and in the course of conversation expressed his opinion that Southern Kansas and Cowley County was one of the best countries he had ever looked upon. The Governor intends to revisit this section next fall and take a hunt in the B. I. T.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

[Skipped long letter from Mr. E. F. Green, former resident in vicinity of Arkansas City, who wrote from Park City, Montana, about that place.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

The amount of tax received by Cowley County from the railroads during 1881 was $13,662, This was for the right of way track, road-bed, rolling stock, tools, materials, etc., not counting railroad lands. Sumner County received $20,081. The Cowley, Sumner & Ft. Smith, from Wichita to this place, and from Mulvane to Caldwell, paid the State $18,773.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

The Farmers' Alliance met in Topeka last week and passed the following resolution: Resolved, That we denounce the railroad commissioner system, and believe the effort to embody it in a railroad law to be passed at this session of our legislature, is a miserable subterfuge, and creates fat places for a few men whom they control in their own interests.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

Speaking of the waterworks question, which has been agitating Winfield for some time past, and in which Mr. H. E. Asp took a prominent part, the Courier remarks: "To Henry E. Asp, who has worked indefatigably, and with powerful effect in securing these concessions, each and every citizen and tax-payer owes his thanks. Of the young men of Kansas whose power is felt when they take hold of a proposition, Henry E. Asp is peer of all."

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

Hon. S. S. Benedict, United States Indian Inspector, returned a few days ago from the Indian Territory, where he has just finished an examination of eight different agencies, and reported them all straight. The Osages, he last examined, are undoubtedly the wealthiest nation of people per capita in the world. There are only about 1,750 of them, and they have $4,000,000 with the government, and $3,000,000 yet in Kansas lands. Capital.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

Gov. Cumback's lecture, "The Invisible Some People, delivered at McLaughlin's Hall last Friday night, was brimfull of home truths, and afforded all present plenty of food for thought. . . .

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

We call attention to the new "ad." in this issue, of Messrs. Bishop & Gaskill, who are engaged in pork packing. Their packing house is in the northwest part of town where they always have on hand bacon, hams, shoulders, etc. [ALREADY TYPED UP AD!]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

Republican Caucus. The Republicans of Creswell Township will meet at C. L. Swarts' law office, over Newman's store, in Arkansas City, at 2 p.m., on Saturday, Feb. 3rd, 1883, for the nomination of a township ticket. J. B. NIPP, Chairman, Township Committee.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

The new five-cent piece, which the Secretary of the Treasury has ordered coined, weighs twenty-one millimetres (which is one millimetre more than the present coin) and is a little larger and thinner than the one now in circulation. On the face of the new coin is a female head surrounded with a fillet, upon which is inscribed the word "Liberty," the whole being surrounded by thirteen stars. The reverse side contains a wreath surrounding a Roman numeral representing the denomination of the coin.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

Senator Hackney, with the lofty chivalry, which is prominent among his many pleasing characteristics, has again become sponsor for a measure looking toward the accomplishment of female suffrage. The ladies certainly could not have a more capable and energetic champion, and if the secret prerogative of whittling store boxes in connection with the discussion of plans for the salvation of the country, is not vouchsafed to them within the current year, it will not be the fault of the tenacious gentleman from Cowley. Emporia News.

[WATER PROBLEMS: ARKANSAS CITY.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

We hear considerable discontent expressed by our people with reference to the manner in which the Water Works of our city are managed. The tank, if kept filled, is fully adequate to meet all the requirements of the city, and we cannot, for the life of us, see why it should be allowed to run dry. Now that a steam engine has been put in to do the pumping when the windmill is unable to run, and a man receives pay from the city for attending to this matter, we think no excuse can be made for the inconvenience caused by the supply of water being allowed to run short. If this is permitted to happen, we cannot see how the city receives any benefit from the expense incurred in the purchase of a steam engine. We respectfully submit this grievance to the consideration of the City Council.

[CORRESPONDENCE RE JUDGE CHRISTIAN.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

From Over the Sea. We take the following from the Down (Ireland) Recorder, of Dec. 30, 1882, which pays a tribute of respect to our townsman, Judge Christian.

"Seeing the name of Hon. Judge Christian in the Down Recorder, I beg leave to say that Judge Christian is a parish of Bright man, and a Bright man. He was born in the townland of Balygilbert, went to America with his father and the family on the 25th of April, 1834, and his boast is that he is an Irishman. His defense of an Indian Chief is the most learned and eloquent that could possibly be delivered. He sent that defense in the pamphlet form to this country. I wish you could get it and let your readers see what an Irishman can do, and did do. Judge Christian is a first cousin to the late Mr. Alexander Napier, of Marlborough, his mother being Mary Napier, of Ballybranagh. Judge Christian never forgot his relatives here or his old neighbors, for he frequently sent newspapers, the ARKANSAS CITY TRAVELER. Yours sincerely, TRUTH.

[SCHOOL REPORTS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

Report of the Rose Valley School. The following scholars have been neither absent nor tardy during the month ending January 12th: Perry Grey, Chas. Harrader, George Locke, Newt. Kirkpatrick, William Purdy, John Drennan, Mabel Kirkpatrick, Emma Locke, Beasie Kirkpatrick, Nannie Maxwell, Maggie Kirkpatrick, Effie Rupert, Erta Kirkpatrick, Maggie Guyer, and Lillie Purdy. GEORGE E. WRIGHT, Teacher.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

Another Spelling Match. A match-spelling will be held in the High School Room Friday evening, January 26th, 1883, to which all persons are cordially invited, and also fraternally challenged. A $2.50 prize will be awarded the successful contestant. The spellers will be expected to give postoffices and capitals. The match will positively take place at the above named time.

[POLITICS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

Republican Caucus. The Republicans of Bolton Township are requested to meet at the Bland School House at 2 o'clock p.m. on Saturday, February 3rd, for the purpose of nominating a township ticket. J. D. GUTHRIE, Chairman, Township Committee.

P. A. LORRY, Secretary.

[MURDER OF SHERIFF SHENNEMAN.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

Upon Tuesday of last week occurred the terrible tragedy which has resulted in the death of one of the best officers and truest citizens that Cowley County has ever had. The chain of circumstances leading to the commission of the terrible crime will be found in the following lines.

The murderer, Charles Cobb, went to the house of Mr. Jacobus, of Maple Township, some six miles from Udall, about two weeks since, and inquired for work, giving his name as Smith, and stated that he had just come up from Texas with a herd of cattle to Fort Dodge, from whence he had ridden to Cowley, and desired to work `till spring, when he would return to his home in Pennsylvania. He was told no help was needed, when he offered to pay his board for a week, if they would let him stay that time and look around for work. The request was granted and the week had just expired, and he was hired to work upon the very morning of the shooting. It was noticed that he had a shot gun with him, and always wore a pistol, and slept with it under his pillow, but nothing particular was thought of this, it being attributed to his cowboy training. Mrs. Ruth Jacobus thus describes the shooting.

"As we were all sitting at dinner someone drove up and called my husband out. He soon came back and said that Dr. Jones, of Udall, was out there and would stop for dinner. He then went out and soon returned with a man whom he introduced to me as Dr. Jones, the prisoner all this time sitting at the table. My husband and the man introduced as Dr. Jones passed through the kitchen, and I noticed the doctor look very sharply at the prisoner. They went into the room and the stranger pulled off his overcoat and threw it on a chair. About this time the prisoner got up from the table, took his hat and gloves, and started toward the door. Mr. Shenneman then sprang upon him from behind, when a scuffle ensued, during which time two shots were fired. My husband then ran in and took the pistol away from the prisoner and told him to give up or he'd kill him. The prisoner then cried out that he would give up, not to kill him. Mr. Shenneman then said, `hold him, he has killed me,' and went in and laid down on the bed. My husband and the school teacher then tied the prisoner."

Drs. Emerson and Green were summoned with all speed to the scene of bloodshed, where they found the unfortunate man with two bullet wounds in his body, both close together in the lower right-hand side of the stomach. Mrs. Shenneman also was soon at her husband's side, and, by her heroic calmness, under the terrible ordeal, did much to cheer and alleviate his sufferings. Sheriff Shenneman's natural tenderness and regard for human life was doubtless the cause of his death, as will be seen by his own version of the arrest.

"I looked at him and thought that I wouldn't put a revolver on such a mere boy, but would catch him and hold him while the other fellow disarmed him, but found after I got hold of him that he was a regular Hercules in strength, and I couldn't handle him."

The prisoner's appearance corresponds exactly with the following description of a man received by Sheriff Shenneman about a week previous.

"Charles Cobb, about nineteen or twenty years old; light complexion; no whiskers or mustache; blue eyes; a scar over eye or cheek, don't know which; height five to five feet three inches; weight 125 to 130 pounds; had black slouch hat, dark brown clothes, and wore large comforter; may have large white hat; was riding a black mare pony with roach mane, and carried a Winchester rifle and two revolvers; had downcast look."

The man described was wanted for the killing of a constable in Jefferson County, a short time since, who was trying to arrest him for promiscuously flourishing deadly weapons at a country dance, and it was for this offense that Sheriff Shenneman attempted the arrest which cost him his life. As soon as the news reached Winfield, intense excitement prevailed, and had it not been for the fact that the officers having the prisoner in charge succeeded in keeping his whereabouts a secret, Judge Lynch would undoubtedly have claimed him as his own. At different times since the committal of the crime, the prisoner has been in charge of several different officers, part of the time being in the jail at Wichita, then at Winfield, and on Sunday last it was rumored that he was secreted somewhere in the Grouse country.

On Thursday night last, between the hours of nine and ten, the deadly bullet put the finishing touches to the ghastly work and A. T. Shenneman breathed his last. The body was taken to Winfield on Friday, and Saturday was placed in a casket and then laid in a room near the jail, where thousands of the friends of the deceased gazed upon the face of the brave dead. The funeral obsequies were solemnized at the Baptist Church, in Winfield, on Monday, commencing at 1 p.m., under the auspices of the Masonic Fraternity, who were present in force, members from Wellington, Arkansas City, and other sister lodges assisting Winfield Lodge in paying the last sad rites to their departed brother. The services at the church were solemn and impressive to the last degree, and when at last the sad cortege had wended its way to the cemetery, and the body was lowered to its final resting place, the last rays of the setting sun shed its glory on the casket sinking from the sight of the sorrowing mourners into the gloom of the grave.

The following is the prisoner's account of the shooting as narrated by himself to a Courier reporter.

"My name is George Smith, and I am about eighteen years old. I came up to Dodge City from Texas with a herd of cattle, in the employ of W. Wilson. Have been on the trail about a year. My parents reside in Pennsylvania. I was paid sixty dollars when the cattle were shipped. I then rode east, intending to work my way back, and on a week from last Monday, it being too cold to ride, I stopped at Jacobus' and tried to get work or to board until I could look around. On Tuesday when I was eating dinner, a man came in, who was introduced as Dr. Jones. As I got up to go out, the Doctor jumped on me without saying a word. My first impression was that it was a conspiracy to rob me, and I wrestled to defend myself. I had a revolver on my person because I was among strangers, had some money, and was used to keeping it about me. If he had only told me he was an officer, and had put his gun on me as he ought to have done, if he believed I was the desperate character I am charged with being, this business would never have happened. I am no criminal, and I am not afraid if the law is allowed to take its course. If a mob attacks me all I ask is that the officers will do me the justice to allow me to defend myself. If they will take off these irons and put a six-shooter in my hand, I will take my chances against the kind of men who will come here to mob me. I am guilty only of defending myself, and I ask the law either to defend me or accord me the privilege of defending myself."

[PERSONALS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 31, 1883.

Al. Dean was in the city last week.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 31, 1883.

Work on the Highland Hall still progresses.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 31, 1883.

A good cattle ranch for sale by Green & Snyder.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 31, 1883.

Agent L. E. Woodin was in the city this week.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 31, 1883.

See notice of posts and wood for sale in this issue.

AD: 1,000 Posts for sale at Kimmel & Moore's.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 31, 1883.

The old reliable Green Front has changed hands.

AD: THE OLD RELIABLE GREEN FRONT, DRY GOODS AND GROCERIES, WILL BE OPENED SATURDAY NEXT BY W. B. KIRKPATRICK, SUCCESSOR TO O. P. HOUGHTON. Prices will be lower than ever. GREEN FRONT.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 31, 1883.

No. 533 drew the Writing Desk at Fitch & Barron's Jan. 1st.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 31, 1883.

D. A. McIntire, Geuda's live livery man, was in our city Saturday.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 31, 1883.

G. H. Shearer's farm, east of the Walnut, was sold for $3,000 last week.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 31, 1883.

Over twenty car loads of lumber have already arrived for the new lumber yard.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 31, 1883.

Remember Frank Hess' Real Estate and Insurance Office in the Creswell Bank.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 31, 1883.

We call attention to the new card of W. Ward's Draying and Transfer Agency in this issue.

AD: W. WARD'S DRAYING & TRANSFER AGENCY, Office in Davis' Feed Store. Will do every description of general transfer and jobbing business on short notice.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 31, 1883.

Geuda Springs was all torn up last Monday night by a railroad meeting at the Mekeeche House.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 31, 1883.

A new lumber yard and livery stable are the latest acquisition to the business of Arkansas City. [Could not find ad.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 31, 1883.

Robert White, an old-time resident on the Walnut, sold his farm last week to a newcomer, for $4,000 cash.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 31, 1883.

We are glad to note that D. C. McIntire, the landlord of the City Hotel, is reported to be on the improve.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 31, 1883.

Mr. S. Matlack returned from his trip to the Pawnee Agency last Saturday night after an absence of ten days.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 31, 1883.

Capt. D. L. Payne arrived in our city on Monday last with several others connected with the Oklahoma colony.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 31, 1883.

DIED. January 12th, 1883, in the 49th year of her age, of lingering illness, Amanda Sankey, wife of A. H. Sankey.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 31, 1883.

Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Sherburne, of Ponca, were in our city last week, and attended the University singing concert.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 31, 1883.

DIED. It is with sorrow, we announce the death, on the 23rd instant, of the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Endicott.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 31, 1883.

The "Stewart Hotel" is one of the best places to get a square meal in town over 64 having sat down to dinner there last Monday.

AD: THE STEWART HOTEL, WEST SUMMIT STREET, ARKANSAS CITY.

A. STEWART, PROPRIETOR, Affords First-Class Accommodations to the Traveling Public. Charges Reasonable.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 31, 1883.

The pistol has made sad havoc in this county during the past week, two deaths and one severe injury are on the record so far.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 31, 1883.

We understand that Messrs. Fitch & Barron have made arrangements for the purchase of the building they are now occupying.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 31, 1883.

There need be no excuse for a lack of ice next summer, the facilities for gathering in the crop the last two weeks having been tip top.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 31, 1883.

Charles Beech fell from a wagon load of wood, last week, and had his leg severely cut and bruised by the wheel, which passed over it.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 31, 1883.

We received a pleasant call last week from Mr. S. H. Rankin, and had the pleasure of enrolling his name upon our subscription book.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 31, 1883.

From the conduct of several of the "boomers" in our city last Monday, we should infer that a liberal allowance of "budge" had been indulged in.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 31, 1883.

We received an appreciated call from Rev. W. H. Harris and had the pleasure of numbering him among the readers of the TRAVELER for the coming year.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 31, 1883.

It was reported that Mr. Saunders lost fifteen hundred head of sheep last week during the storm. As near as we can ascertain, he only lost fifteen head.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 31, 1883.

Hon. James Christian will soon improve and occupy as a residence the Woodyard property in the southeast part of town lately purchased by him.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 31, 1883.

The Oklahoma boom still progresses, an office having been opened up on West Central Avenue, which glories in a large sign bearing this legend: "Oklahoma Office."

Arkansas City Traveler, January 31, 1883.

A bushel of corn makes ten pounds of pork, and pork sells at eight cents, by the hog, hence to feed corn to hogs brings the farmer eighty cents per bushel for his corn.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 31, 1883.

Our enterprising Postmaster now heats the Post Office Building by a furnace placed in the basement. The removal of the store adds much to the appearance and comfort of the office.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 31, 1883.

Mr. McAllister, who has been making his home in this city for several months past, removed to Sac & Fox last week where he goes to fill a government appointment.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 31, 1883.

Mr. and Mrs. J. F. White and son, of Geuda Springs, were in the city Saturday last. Joe reports everything at Geuda as in a prospering condition which we are glad to hear.