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

ARKANSAS CITY.

Arkansas Valley.

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

ARKANSAS CITY,

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

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

A MODEL SOCIAL ORDER.

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

FINELY SITUATED.

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

THE INDIAN BORDER,

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

The Government lands of any value are,

ALL GONE.

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

"SO NEAR AND YET SO FAR,"

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

WILD GARDEN

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

OTHER THINGS

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

THE CHIEF WANT

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

THE TOWN

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

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

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

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

[THE SCHOOLS OF ARKANSAS CITY.]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[MINERS IN THE BLACK HILLS.]

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

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

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

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

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

[ST. LOUIS ARSENAL, FORMERLY JEFFERSON BARRACKS.]

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

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

First Letter from Seward.

WINFIELD, November 20, 1876.

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

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

Please rectify said mistake of the reporter.

Yours, with regard,

CHARLES A. SEWARD.

WINFIELD, December 3, 1876.

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

Yours, with respect,

CHARLES A. SEWARD.

[CORRESPONDENCE FROM "L." - SALT CITY.]

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

[CORRESPONDENCE FROM "C" - WINFIELD.]

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

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

Platter, M. S. Robinson, Judge McDonald, and J. B. Lynn on said committee, when meeting adjourned to the call of the committee.

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

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

[MORE ABOUT WILL BILL, KILLED BY JACK McCALL.]

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

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

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

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

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

[BLACK HILLS TERRITORY.]

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

[PERSONALS.]

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

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

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

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

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

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, JANUARY 3, 1877.]

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

Amount received for supper ............................ $54.45

Amount received for apples ............................ .90

Amount received from Post Office ...................... 2.53

Amount received from cake sold at auction ............. 1.10

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

Amount received from butter duck sold to highest bidder 4.00

Amount received from grab bag ......................... 4.61

Amount received from art gallery ...................... 9.20

TOTAL RECEIPTS: $89.99

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

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

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

departure.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

respectfully,

DR. NATHAN HUGHES.

January 1, 1877.

[RAILROAD TO COWLEY COUNTY: ARRANGEMENTS BEING MADE.]

Arrangements Being Made.

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

[ITEMS FROM THE INDIAN HERALD.]

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

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

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

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

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

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

[ADS: TRAVELER, JANUARY 3, 1877.]

MORGAN & RENTSCHLER,

PAWNEE AGENCY, INDIAN TERRITORY, Dec. 21st, 1876.

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

S. MATLACK, Trader.

I have read the above notice, and believe the trader is justified to protecting his guaranteed right under the law.

W. BURGESS,

Dec. 21st, 1876. U. S. Indian Agent.

T. M. CONCANNON,

Osage Agency, Indian Territory.

[ITEMS FROM THE INDIAN HERALD.]

Sitting Bull is resting.

Osage Indian dogs are part wolf.

Osages want to go to Washington.

The Osage Legislature is in session.

Osages are drawing new blankets.

The Osage annuity payment is over.

Osages are no longer in pursuit of buffalo.

Osages call the spirits of the dead witches.

Spotted Tail says that his country is covered with gold.

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

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

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

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

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

[GEN. CUSTER'S CAMP PET.]

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

[CORRESPONDENCE FROM "ROBINSON CRUSOE" - TERRITORY.]

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

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

The old man who was murdered near this place was named

Warnemaker. Dick Simpson, the murderer, was captured at Jacksonborough, Texas. Respectfully,

ROBINSON CRUSOE.

[INTERESTING STORY FROM EAGLE ABOUT YOUNGER BOYS.]

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

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

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

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

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

[ARTICLE ABOUT CHOCTAW INDIANS.]

Their Custom of Courtship and Marriage--Their Mode of Burial.

[THE LORD'S PRAYER: OSAGE LANGUAGE.]

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

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

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

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

Hum-pah-la-cah wah-chu-tsa on-co-tah-pe hum-pah

ca-sah-ne wah-q-pe-o:

Osh-cah pe-she on-le-she-lah-pe-keh wah-lo-stah-pe

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

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

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

[M. E. CHURCH AT WINFIELD - LAYING THE CORNER STONE.]

[POSTPONED: CLARK & WILLIAMS' ENTERPRISE.]

To the 22nd of February, 1877, Clark & Williams' enterprise. On the above date it will positively take place.

CLARK & WILLIAMS.

December 27th, 1879.

[EDITORIAL FROM BEACON RE COLD WEATHER.]

ALSO, AM SKIPPING ITEMS CONCERNING DEATH OF COMMODORE VANDERBILT.

[PERSONALS.]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THE LARGE STOCK OF GOODS OF A. A. NEWMAN & CO., SOME $10,000 WORTH, RECENTLY PURCHASED BY HOUGHTON & McLAUGHLIN, IS NOW BEING REMOVED TO THE GREEN FRONT, UNTIL THE NEW BRICK STORE IS READY FOR THEM ON THE OPPOSITE CORNER.

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

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

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

NOTE: MOVING FOR THE FOURTH TIME!

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

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

MARRIED. GOOCH-TAYLOR.

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

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

difficulty.

[THE KAW LANDS.]

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

[METHODIST CHURCH AT WINFIELD.]

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

[MURDERED? BOLIVAR B. PAYNE AND FAMILY.]

[ITEMS FROM THE LAZETTE BUGLE.]

Our school house caught fire the 15th inst.

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

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

[EDITORIAL COLUMNS.]

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

SURE ENOUGH! WIRT W. WALTON IS LISTED AS CHIEF CLERK OF THE HOUSE ORGANIZATION, STATE OF KANSAS.

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

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

[PERSONALS.]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THE STORE HOUSE OF HOUGHTON & McLAUGHLIN, SOUTH OF THE "GREEN FRONT," HAS BEEN TURNED INTO A MEAT SHOP. HENRY ENDICOTT, PROPRIETOR.

AGENT SPRAY has finally convinced a number of the Kaw Indians that it does no good to choke their best ponies to death over the graves of deceased Indians.

A. A. NEWMAN has the entire contract for furnishing flour to the Pawnees, Cheyennes, etc., having purchased Houghton & McLaughlin's, and R. C. Haywood's interests.

CHETOPA, a noted chief of the Osages, is very low with consumption, and is not expected to live. He is one of the most intelligent and probably the best Indian of the Osage tribe. The members of his band are daily mourning for him, and paint their faces. If he dies, there will probably be the largest mourning party organized that has ever left the Agency. The Agent has been assured by leading men of the tribe that they will not commit any depredation when the mourning party goes out, but that they will merely go through the form of sending an enemy's scalp with him to the happy hunting grounds. On such an occasion, it can hardly be expected that they will lay aside all religious rites and the established customs of their forefathers, and we would not like to be caught in the Territory alone while the party is out.

"Che-to-pa" means four lodges, and the name is derived from the old chief attacking and capturing four lodges of his enemies many years ago. He will be remembered by many of our citizens, who always had considerable esteem for him.

ALLOWANCE should be made for the miscellaneous bitter and personal attacks of the Courier on public and private citizens. Ever since the election the defeated editor has not really been himself. Wrapped in his shawl, he stands about the corners snapping and snarling at everyone. Occasionally he endeavors to smile, but the attempt is so feeble that it causes sorrow to the bystanders. There was a time, his friends say, when he was affable and agreeable, but a gloom came over his aspirations, and he stands, as it were, alone, crestfallen, and bereft.

Wm. White, Master.

Ed. Green, Overseer.

G. N. Fowler, Lecturer.

C. C. Krow, Steward.

H. L. Barker, Assistant Steward.

S. H. Sparks, Chaplain.

Jas. O. Vanorsdal, Treasurer.

Calvin Coon, Secretary.

F. Schwantes, Gate Keeper.

Mrs. Vanorsdal, Ceres.

Mrs. Barker, Pomona.

Mrs. White, Flora.

Miss Birdzell, Lady Assistant Steward.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, JANUARY 17, 1877.]

ICE. MORGAN & RENTSCHLER have an ice house near the Central Avenue Hotel, and 150 tons of very clear Walnut river ice packed in it. The experiment of keeping ice over two winters will be tried by some parties. Last summer were was no ice in the market, owing to the mild winter before.

[STORY ABOUT "JONES, THE SHEEP MAN."]

"Boarders Wanted."

The above described "gentleman" will be remembered by the people of this place, as "Jones, the sheep man," who vacated his boarding place without leaving the usual recompense.

[FROZEN TO DEATH: SON OF E. CONKLYN, FARMER, NEAR WICHITA.]

[BACKGROUND ON ANDREW J. PYBURN, STATE SENATOR OF KANSAS.]

Andrew J. Pyburn was born September 12, 1837, in Andrew county, Missouri; received an academical education; read law at Bedford, Iowa; was admitted to the bar in 1870, and practiced at Bedford for two years; removed to Cowley Co., Kansas, in 1872, and has since practiced his profession at Arkansas City and Winfield; has served as County Attorney for one term; and was elected to the Senate as a Democrat in 1876.

[HOTEL TO BE BUILT BY WILLIAMS AND REV. PLATTER IN WINFIELD.]

Messrs. Williams and Rev. Platter will commence the erection of a hotel building on the corner of Main Street and 10th Avenue, as soon as the weather will permit. The building is to be 25 feet wide, 70 feet in length, and two stories in height, to be constructed of brick and stone with cut stone corners. This will be quite an attractive building and a great improvement to South Main street. Telegram.

[COUNTY ROADS.]

[DEADWOOD, IN THE BLACK HILLS, DESCRIBED.]

[MISCELLANEOUS.]

Some person or persons drove off Mr. Huff's team from the school house at Salt City Sunday evening, Jan. 14th, and at noon, Monday, he had no trace of them.

Jack McCall, the murderer of Wild Bill, is to be hanged on the first of next March. He says his name is not Jack McCall, but refuses to give his true name.

[PERSONALS.]

REV. RIGBY, of Winfield, has invented a patent safely lamp burner. [LOOKS LIKE SAFELY...???]

The small bridge north of L. C. Norton's is being repaired. It needs it.

SOLD. Charles Parker sold his house and lot to Hermann Godehard.

Some thief helped himself to 45 bushels of Wm. Kay's wheat last week.

Two doors south of Sid Major's hotel is the best livery in Winfield.

The brother of Mr. Baldwin died at the Central Hotel in Winfield on the 12th.

FRANK GALLOTTI sold his interest in the clothing store at Winfield to Mr. Wallace.

BENEDICT & Co. have a good, cheap, wooden pump, just the thing for farmers.

MR. MITCHELL's daughter, who was so badly burned last week, is slowly recovering.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, JANUARY 24, 1877.]

The Pawnee and Kaw Indians adorned our streets all day last Sunday and Monday.

T. C. BIRD traded 80 acres of land north of town for A. O. Porter's blacksmith shop.

TO FT. SILL. JOSEPH SHERBURNE left for Fort Sill this morning. He expects to be absent two weeks.

75,000 pounds of flour left this place for Fort Sill last week, to supply the hungry Cheyennes and Arrapahoes.

VISITING. Major Sleeth left yesterday morning to visit his friends in Illinois and Ohio. He will be absent about a month.

THE ARKANSAS CITY BANK has a number of tracts of land taken on mortgages that can be bought far below the actual value.

[SUICIDE: HELEN GREY.]

The suicide of Helen Grey, of South Haven, has caused considerable excitement and comment in Sumner county. It was a cool, deliberate case of life taking, brought on by the only imprudent act of her life through the conniving influence of a base deceiver. The young lady made every preparation to leave the world, and dressed herself for the grave. She then made her last request and dying statement.

FULL ACCOUNT OF HER SUICIDE:

On Saturday, the 13th inst., Helen Grey, living sixteen miles west of this place, took strichnia and caused her own death, while her parents were absent from home. The victim was loved and respected by all who knew her, and was far above shame or reproach. The family were formerly from Iowa, and moved to their present location (3-1/2 miles southeast of South Haven) early in 1876, accompanied by a young friend and neighbor named August George, who settled on a tract of land nearby and boarded with the family. Young George and Miss Helen became very intimate, and as time wore on, the young lady became very much attached to him, and an engagement of marriage followed. All went well until four months ago, when George disappeared. Nothing unusual was thought of his absence, however, as he had talked of going to Waterville, in this State. But as the time of their marriage drew near, Helen grew uneasy, but not sad, until two weeks ago, when she received a card from her betrothed, saying "they would never meet again;" that he intended going to California, and would never marry her. The members of the family were all absent, except an innocent little girl six years of age, and the unfortunate young girl took advantage of the opportunity to destroy her life by her own hands.

Before committing the sorrowful act, she calmly seated herself at the table and write the following letter to her sister, in which she warns her to beware of deceivers, and asks forgiveness for herself and the destroyer of her happiness.

Your Dear Sister, HELEN.

Your Neglected

HELEN GREY.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, JANUARY 24, 1877.]

FIRE. On Tuesday evening of last week, the cry of fire was raised and a number rushed to the scene of action, among them Al. Mowry with an extinguisher, and the flames were soon subdued. The scene of the excitement was Mrs. McCoy's kitchen, which caught fire from the stove pipe. The extinguisher did not have a chance to play on the flames; but the fact of its being on hand, proves it was well placed in a convenient location.

In company with the gentlemanly manager of the "City Livery, Feed and Sale Stable," and two other gentlemen, we took a short ride to the spot on the divide where Arkansas City was to be, in case Max Fawcett's grape line survey of years ago made us in the Territory. The place has changed somewhat, and is now almost forgotten by the oldest residents. "Ed." drove the sorrels, and the ride was quick and pleasant.

FLOUR MILL. Mr. Johnson & Lewis, of Elk Falls, are building a good grist and saw mill, on Mr. Mann's farm on Grouse creek. Work on the dam has begun. It is estimated the cost of the mill and dam will reach $16,000. By cutting across a bend in the creek and building a twelve foot dam, he gets a fall of nineteen feet and eight inches.

Frightful Accident. A lamp exploded last week in the hands of Mattie Mitchell, daughter of James I. Mitchell, burning her face and arms frightfully. Mrs. Mitchell ran to her assistance and smothered the flames with her dress.

A. O. PORTER sold his blacksmith shop to T. C. BIRD, and CHARLES PARKER leased his to WILSON and WOODARD. RUDOLPH HOFFMASTER wants to sell his. The building, trading,2 and selling of blacksmith shops has been exceedingly lively during the last year.

It was reported that one of Pinkerton's detectives was in town last Thursday. The Salt City mystery and several other matters need looking after, besides the many depredations daily committed in the Territory.

HON. C. R. MITCHELL is a member of the Committee on Appropriations, Educational Institutes, and Revisions of Laws. Hon. L. J. WEBB is a member of the Committee on Printing and State Library.

MR. D. A. MILLINGTON, one of Winfield's most prominent and successful attorneys, thinks Cowley county must and will have a railroad within the next eighteen months.

[NOTICE TO BRIDGE BUILDERS: BRIDGE, NEWMAN'S MILL.]

Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Township Officers at the office of T. McIntire, until Thursday, March 1st, 1877, at 12 o'clock m., for the purpose of building the superstructure of a bridge, of either iron or wood, across the Walnut river, at or near Newman's mill: the bridge consisting of two spans, one ninety-four feet and six inches; and the other forty-five feet and six inches in length. Plans and specifications, with bonds for the completion of the bridge, must accompany each and every bid. The Board reserving the privilege of rejecting any and all bids. T. McINTIRE, Tusteee,

W. D. MOWRY, Clerk,

WYARD E. GOOCH, Treas.

[JACOB COBAUGH DESERTED BY WIFE, HANNAH COBAUGH.]

in Arkansas City.

NOTICE: This is to certify that my wife, Hannah Cobaugh, did shamefully, and without just cause or provocation, desert my bed and board, and openly elope with another man, and thereby destroy the comforts of home and family ties so dear to all. Hoping I shall never see the perfidious creature again, I hereby caution all honest and virtuous women against trusting her around their homes, or she may be the cause of destroying their future happiness, as she has done with others who have been deceived by her smooth and Christian-like ways.

JACOB COBAUGH.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, JANUARY 24, 1877.]

A little compulsory education would be beneficial to some children in this vicinity. It is an injustice to keep them away from school.

ELDER WILLIAMS was arrested for assault and battery for whipping one of his pupils in school, last week.

One of our blacksmiths put on forty-one horse shoes one day last week.

[ITEMS FROM THE INDIAN HERALD.]

Osages killed on buffalo.

The Indian pecan trade is over.

Sleigh bells jingle in Pawhuska.

Some Osage words resemble German.

Mourning Indians are wailing in the snow.

White Hair says the ice is 14 inches thick.

Most of the Osages have gone to their lodges.

59 Indian children are in school at this place.

Locher Hargro, Governor of the Creek Nation, has been impeached.

It is said that 12,000 Sioux Indians will come into the Territory next May.

Many houses built by the late Agent Gibson for the Osages have been abandoned.

CHE-TO-PAH, CHIEF COUNSELOR OF THE OSAGE NATION, who gave Agent Beede and Governor Joe a horse each as the last act of his life, is dead.

Oliver S. Hiatt, of Fairmount, Kansas, is now Superintendent of the Pawhuska school, and will remain until the return of Supt. Huddleston, from the Kansas Legislature.

Hon. Aaron Huddleston, Superintendent of the Osage School at this place, has gone to Topeka, where he will represent the people of the 16th Representative District in the Kansas

Legislature.

[MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS...INCLUDING SENTENCING OF HORNEMAN.]

Judge Campbell sentenced A. F. Horneman, convicted of an assault with an intent to kill, to five years in the peniten-

tiary. J. I. Fink, convicted of horse theft, to the same period. Johnson, who confessed himself guilty of forgery, to one year in the State prison. The present term of the court has been more than usually fruitful of trials, for high crimes and

misdemeanors. Wichita Beacon.

The El Paso bridge is being thoroughly repaired or straightened up, quite a force of men being now employed in the work. The trouble seems to have been the foundation of shelving soap stone or slate upon which an upper side pier rested, and which washing out, caused a sag, swinging the entire structure out of plumb. The bridge will be made as good as new. But we are down on toll bridges when they can possibly be avoided, and we believe the county ought to own that bridge too. Eagle.

[DEATH OF CHETOPAH.]

It is well known by those of our readers who are acquainted with Indian history that rank or position in the tribe--of Osages especially--is accorded by hereditary right, either with or without qualification; but Che-to-pah was an exception to this rule. Royal blood did not give him position, above others. He was a self-made man among savages, who had forced his way, step by step, from one position to another, and ending his earthly career just one stop below that of his highest ambition.

He was a politician among savages, and at an early day he saw--as few of his race did--that the advancing hordes of civilization were encroaching upon the rights of Indians. At a time when it was unpopular among his people to advocate the cause of civilization, he saw before him two roads: the way of his ancestors with the enchantments of the chase; and the road to civilization and self-support by tilling the soil. In the absence of buffalo and the scarcity of other wild game, he saw necessity for the abandonment of the former and the acceptance of the latter; and though clad in a blanket, he put his children in school and advocated the civilization and education of his people.

Che to pah was a Chief Counsel--or for the tribe, and the subject upon whom presents and favors were not unfrequently bestowed by the Agent, thus continuing his fidelity and alienating him from a portion of the tribe.

A little more than a year ago, the rupture assumed such formidable proportions that bloodshed among the Osages was loudly threatened, and in evidence of which we here quote from Agent Gibson to Supt. Hoag under date of Oct. 21, 1875.

"Last night I sent a request to the nearest military station (Cheyenne and Arapahoe Agency) for 100 cavalry for the purpose of preserving life and Government property at this Agency." . . .

The cavalry came and the bitterness of feeling that had been fostered in both factions culminated, but was lessened in no degree. The military remained two months and possibly prevented an outbreak and the shedding of blood, but still the party strife, in all the force of savage nature, was yet obvious and continued up to and on the advent of Cyrus Beede, the present

U. S. Agent.

Che-to-pah was at the head of one party; and Joe

Pah-ne-no-pah-she was at the head of the other. Each desired to be Governor of the tribe. The friends of no two Presidential candidates ever resorted to means more questionable to secure election or installation. Both parties claimed the electoral vote, and in this condition Agent Beede found the Osages less than one year ago. Two days were spent in tumultuous council before an opportunity was given him even to suggest a remedy for the trouble, which they felt their inability to settle in peace.

At the close of the second day's council, when both parties were in despair, they were ready for the advice of their new Agent, which was an acknowledgment of Joe Pah-ne-no-pah-she as Governor, and Che-to-pah as Chief Counselor.

The fact of their being the leaders of contending factions gave them power to harmonize a distracted people, and also to led them on to a higher and better life. This advice being so unlike that given by their former Agent was a surprise; but at last accepted, and Joe and Che-to-pah were made Governor and Chief Counselor. The heated term now rapidly passed, and at the instance of Agent Beede, the Osages elected a Business Committee which, in conjunction with the Governor and Chief Counselor, transacts the necessary business of the tribe, and of whom mention was made in a former number of this paper.

Che-to-pah and Joe now became warm friends, and in proof of which, with the esteem in which Agent Beede was held by

Che-to-pah, even to the last, there is no better evidence needed than which was witnessed in Che-to-pah's camp by Acting Commissioner Galpin, Superintendent Nicholson, and ourself on the 31st day of last month.

Che-to-pah had for some months suffered from disease, and being conscious of his near approach to death, runners were sent to invite Agent Beede, the Business Committee, and the gentleman above named, to his wigwam. After giving general instructions as to the disposition of his affairs, he referred to his life as a public servant and said he had hoped that he might live to do still more for his people; but that now death was near. He had two favorite ponies at the door of his lodge, one of which he requested Agent Beede to accept as a token of his friendship for him, and his confidence in his fidelity to the interests of the Osages; and the remaining one was his last present to Governor Joe, for whom he cherished no feeling of bitterness, but one of friendship.

Under the best treatment and nursing that could be given him in the absence of sufficient medical supplies and proper hospital accommodations, he rallied; and for eight days gave hope of ultimate recovery, but relapsed and died on the 9th inst.

Indian Herald.

[PERSONALS.]

The late P. P. Bliss, the song writer, was a cousin of

C. A. Bliss, of Winfield. Press.

JAMES McDERMOTT, COUNTY ATTORNEY elect, has removed to Winfield, where he will remain permanently. Courier.

R. C. HAYWOOD has purchased the blacksmith shop formerly owned by A. O. Porter, and later by T. C. Bird. We believe Haywood will endeavor to give satisfaction.

THE PUBLISHER OF THIS PAPER started for Fort Sill, last Wednesday morning, in company with J. H. Sherburne. They purpose returning in about two weeks, no preventing providence.

[VAN KELSO.]

We are now informed that the entire account as given by him was false; that there was a lady of the above name who died there, but of a true and proper disease, and not by suicide. How true this is, we cannot say. We are loath to believe that even such a consummate imbecile as Kelso would thus deliberately strike at the reputation of a girl, and she in her grave at the time.

He had further informed the folks that his "darling wife" was to be here on last Wednesday's stage, and set about preparing a room for the two; but when the vehicle arrived (the stage, we mean), he evinced no desire to rush out and welcome her (the wife, this time), saying that he had concluded to meet her in Missouri.

Acting upon this determination, he collected the few accounts owing him (he was also a vendor of "Havana" cigars), and Thursday morning saw him safely off. But for the fact that he hadn't brains enough, he might have attempted to "fleece" some of our citizens. As it is, there are two boxes of cigars in the Express office, held for charges, and bearing his name, but that amount is probably a permanent investment for somebody.

Gone to meet Jones, "one of the representative men of Ohio."

[MR. J. C. FRAKER, LATE PRESIDENT, FIRST NATIONAL BANK, WICHITA]

[DENIAL BY MRS. COBAUGH OF HUSBAND'S ASSERTIONS.]

Mrs. Cobaugh has resided in this part of the county since last summer, and during that time has lived a life above reproach, working by the week in private families for the support of her two boys. Mr. Cobaugh sent her here, paying her way himself, and she expected him to follow; but for reasons of his own he chose to act differently, and leave her to provide for herself and children. There is some doubt as to wether Mr. Cobaugh penned the advertisement referred to, and should Mrs. Cobaugh become satisfied ot his, she may have more to say.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, JANUARY 31, 1877.]

The concert to be given by the A. C. S. C. Band, conducted by Prof. E. J. Hoyt, has been definitely fixed for Friday evening, February 9th, at which time Newman's new store-room, in which it is to be held, will be thoroughly completed and fit for occupancy. The entertainment will be interesting and unique, embracing music both vocal and instrumental, comic speeches, burlesques, Ethiopian komicallities, and other side-splitting specialties. The concert will be a first-class affair, and such as the most refined need not fear to attend. The band will be ready to furnish good music for a dance after the concert, if it is so desired. Further particulars will be given in our next issue--"and don't you forget it."

ACCIDENT. An accident of a very serious nature befell Mr. John Linton, of Bolton township, on Wednesday last, through the breaking down of a scaffold upon which he was standing. He was at work upon J. Brown's new stone house, when the scaffold gave way, precipitating him to the ground, a distance of twelve or sixteen feet, and fracturing his thigh. Drs. Shepard and Kellogg were in attendance as soon as possible and reduced the fracture, and the unfortunate man is now progressing as favorably as can be expected.

On Sunday, January 21, Deputy U. S. Marshal Jones arrested Messrs. W. A. Thomas, E. G. Wright, and J. W. Eldridge, formerly of the First National Bank of Wichita, on suspicion of being in conspiracy with J. C. Fraker. Mr. Thomas was a director; Mr. Knight, bookkeeper; and Mr. Eldridge, cashier; and they have always been regarded (and are yet by those who know them) as men above suspicion. The "sculduggery" of Fraker is making it seriously inconvenient for all who were in any way connected with him.

DIED. On Thursday, January 25th, 1877, of dropsy, Mrs. Dwyer, aged 52 years, wife of Harvey Dwyer, of Beaver township. The deceased lady was a much respected and earnest Christian. The funeral took place on Friday, the 26th.

MARRIED. On Sunday, January 21, at the residence of the bride's stepfather, J. P. Musselman, by Samuel Jay, Esq., Mr. Irvin M. Altum, of Illinois, to Miss Laura Nelson, of this county. The happy couple started for Arkansas a few days since. May their united lives be full of bliss.

HOGS. JOHN BOYD and RUSSELL BAIRD have gone into the hog business. They intend to feed a large number in the spring. They have 40 head on hand now, and are buying as fast as they can get hold of the right sort. The boys are O. K., for there's money in that kind of a corn crib.

C. M. SCOTT, while idly experimenting with a loaded shot gun, on last Wednesday morning, blew a hole through the partition between the post office and R. A. Houghton's grocery, resulting in no further damage, however, than a general scare for a minute or two.

SOLD OUT. Mr. B. F. Nesmith, an old and well known resident of Beaver, has sold his farm to a Mr. Tannyhill, of Indiana, for $4,400. Mr. Nesmith intends to start for California, to see how that country will compare with Cowley, the banner county of Kansas.

OUR CITY MARSHAL "roped in" a stolen horse and the supposed thief on last Friday, a few miles this side of Caldwell. The animal had been taken from Joplin, Missouri, and was the property of one Dan Collins.

The stages have been arriving at this end of the line "on time" every night during the past week, thus making glad the hearts of our businessmen who wish to spend the evening with their families.

[DEATH OF HARVEY DEVORE, HARPER COUNTY.]

[CORRESPONDENCE FROM "C. M." - GILCHRISTS RANCHE]

Skeleton Creek, Indian Territory.

Thursday, Jan. 25, 1877.

Arrived here this evening, 50 miles from Caldwell. Good weather, good time, plenty of fun. Two wolves wounded, one polecat slayed. Will reach Dan Jones' tomorrow night, and probably write from Wichita Agency. Joe thinks we will be absent two weeks. C. M.

NOTE: C. M. SCOTT WROTE THIS....NOTE "GILCHRISTS RANCHE"...???

[MISCELLANEOUS.]

[CORRESPONDENCE FROM C. M. SCOTT.]

[PERSONALS.]

REUBEN BOWERS had a set of double harness stolen from his stable on Monday night of last week.

[THE BAND CONCERT.]

[INDIAN SCARE.]

On last Wednesday evening a man rode through this place on his way to Winfield, and gave the startling information that six freighters from this place had been killed by a mourning party of Osages while returning from Fort Sill. But few people gave the matter much thought that night, but the next morning, as the rumor spread and became more widely known, some of our citizens began to think there might be something in it, as it was known that the Chetopa morning party had left the Agency.

Hank Endicott started for Caldwell in the morning, to learn more about it if possible, but meeting a man from that place who told him they had heard nothing of the rumor there, he returned, satisfied that the whole affair was a canard.

Friday evening A. A. Davis, one of the freighters, came in from the Territory, and relieved everybody by saying that all the boys were together, safe, and sound, and had seen no signs of redskins.

It is now plainly evident that the story was started by someone for a purpose of his own, and it may not be a very difficult matter to guess either the person or the purpose. The time has passed when the people along the border are to be easily frightened by plausible tales of Indian massacres, but the practice of inventing such rumors is one that cannot be too severely condemned. Rest assured the object will never be accomplished in that way.

[DIED: HENRY FOOTE, GROUSE CREEK.]

DIED. Mr. Henry Foote died on Grouse creek, this county, January 31st. Mr. Foote came to this county about a year ago, from Decatur, Illinois. It is thought his native state was New York, and his home at or near Buffalo. From New York he went to Michigan, from there to Decatur, and then came to Cowley, where he has lived a quiet, secluded life, making but few acquain-

tances. He was seized with fits, or spasms, which conttinued with slight intermission for seventeen hours, when he died, unable to explain his affairs to those around him, who buried him the day following. He was supposed to have considerable real estate near Buffalo, New York. New York and Michigan papers are requested to copy the above, as it may lead to a discovery of the whereabouts of his friends or relatives. His address was Arkansas City, Kansas.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, FEBRUARY 7, 1877.]

MARRIED. MR. THOMAS BAIRD, of Arkansas City, married Adelia, only daughter of MR. W. H. DEMOTT, of Bolton township, February 6, 1877, at 11 o'clock. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Fleming.

A. O. HOYT showed us some handsome specimens of fossilized shells, last Saturday afternoon. They are of large size, and were taken from the solid rock by himself and Mr. Bacon a few miles north of town.

[BUSINESS NOTICES.]

A FACT. Sure and certain--that the Distribution of Clark & Williams' Enterprise will positively take place the 22nd of February, 1877. CLARK & WILLIAMS.

[ITEMS FROM THE INDIAN HERALD.]

Chetopah had two wives.

The Little Osages are without a leader.

Osages still want to go to Washington.

Chetopah's grave is in Pawhuska Cemetery.

Chetopah's wives walk the streets and mourn

Osages think assafoetida makes their ponies run fast.

A $40 American flag waves over Chetopah's grave.

Strong hog meat and no bread is hard living for Osages.

Osages don't want Cherokees or Delawares to steal timber from their reservation. Whites do enough of it.

Osages are looking for fresh beef. They say the contractor delivered hides and bones some time ago, and the meat will come next.

Some of the Kaw Indians say they know of a vegetable, the root of which is 5 or 6 feet long, and a facsimile of a human being.

[PYBURY - MANNING: EDITORIAL COLUMN.]

[GEN. BELKNAP CASE DISMISSED.]

[PERSONALS.]

Our town has been literally full of Indians during the past week.

Nearly all of the freighters have returned from Fort Sill, and not a scalp missing.

TOM BAIRD and wife returned last Friday night from a short wedding trip north.

J. C. BENNETT, the weighty grocery man of the West, was in town last Friday.

BLACKBOARD and lights (the want of) is what's bothering the Bolton singing school.

The corner stone of the M. E. Church will be laid at an early day, due notice of which will be given. Work on the brick wall is progressing lively.

RENTED. MR. JOSEPH WINSLOW, of Vernon Township, has rented S. S. Major's farm in Bolton township, and will move thereon in the course of a few days.

W. M. BURKEY advertises his farm and residence for sale in this issue, as he desires to make a change in his business. It is an excellent bargain for the purchaser.

AD: FOR SALE. The cheapest property in Cowley county for sale. Farm 1-1/2 miles northwest of Arkansas City; 30 acres good timber, 50 acres under cultivation; hewed-log house, orchard, splendid running water through farm; in all, One Hundred Acres--for Thirteen Hundred Dollars. One-third cash, balance in one year with 12 percent interest.

Also, brick residence in Arkansas City, with four lots, cellar, and outbuildings; best well in Kansas--for Eight Hundred and Fifty Dollars; terms as above. Change of business desired. This is undoubtedly the best bargain in Cowley county. This officer is only open for the next thirty days.

W. M. BERKEY.

February 14, 1877.

We have a Mrs. Partington in Arkansas City, who, when told that one of our musicians had a catarrh in the head, senten-

tiously remarked, "That must be where he gets all his music." Fact.

CROOKED. Messrs. Kellogg & Hoyt tell us they are informed that freighters from this town are in the habit of purchasing whiskey, in quantities of five and ten gallons, of the wholesale dealers of Wichita, stating that they (K. & H.) have sent for the same. As they have the money to pay for it, suspicion is not aroused, and they get it at wholesale prices, which goes a good way towards paying for the trouble of hauling. Messrs. K. & H. desire to say that they do not buy their liquors at Wichita, nor have they ever done so.

COAL. The power with which the Salt City coal prospectors have been driling has been purchased by L. C. Wood of this city, and was removed to this place last week. Considerable territory has been leased in this vicinity for the purpose of prospecting for coal, but whether this is an indication of renewed efforts in that direction, we cannot say. We are informed that the works at Salt City are still to be pushed forward, and a steam power for that purpose has been purchased.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, FEBRUARY 14, 1877.]

For the benefit of those who may yet be inclined to credit Kelso's plausible (?) wife story (if there are any such), we will state that we lately read a letter from this wealthy man, in which he says he has no son-in-law, knows nothing of such a person as Van Kelso, but that he is undoubtedly a "fraud of the first water." Now, Van, you had better take a little advice, and keep your mouth shut hereafter on that wife business.

O. C. SKINNER intends putting up a stone house, 18 x 26, two stories high, upon his farm in Egypt. E. T. Lewis has the contract, and is now getting out the rock for the same. Wonder what he's going to do with a house? Guess he's after some small game or other.

[ITEM FROM THE INDIAN HERALD.]

The Superintendent of the school for Indian children at this place reports one hundred and fourteen Osage children now in attendance. Of this number forty are young men and women, aged from thirteen to twenty years. They are pleasant, obedient, and attentive, readily adapting themselves to the customs of, and learning the language of, whites. Most of them read and write while many of them are making fair progress in arithmetic, grammar, geography, and drawing.

They are great lovers of music, and are never so happy as when collected in the school room or chapel, mingling their voices with their teachers when singing the beautiful songs found in the books so kindly furnished. The school is happily supplied with musical talent. The teachers, Gertie Finney, Mamie Beede, Lizzie Hiatt, and Luella Carey, assistant matron, are all fine singers, as well as accomplished perfomers on the organ.

It is believed that much good will be accomplished by the development of this natural talent to the school. These children readily learn the words of a song and their meaning, and while we would not encourage the culture of music to the neglect of any other other branch, we do believe it to be essential to the success of the Indian work, and we unhesitatingly commend the Superintendent for the wisdom he has manifested in his selections of the above named parties as instructors and guardians of the children under his care. The school was never so large, and never in so prosperous a condition as at present.

[KILLER OF GEN. McCOOK DIES.]

Peter Wintermute, who shot and killed Gen. McCook, at Yankton, Dakota Territory, two years ago, died of consumption, at his father's home, in Horse Heads, Chemung county, New York, on Saturday last.

[A JOURNEY TO THE INDIAN COUNTRY: BY C. M. SCOTT.]

Fort Sill, Wichita, Cheyenne, Kiowa, and Cheyenne Agencies.

T. Calliwell,

G. Fawn,

E. Cook. Killed by Indians. July 3, 1874.

"Captain Black Beaver was guide to Captain Marcy in his explorations in the West, also to Audubon, the naturalist. He has a large farm under cultivation, and lives in a very comfortable manner, having good, substantial, frame buildings. He commenced life as a wild Indian trapper until, becoming familiar with almost all the unexplored regions of the west, and being a remarkably truthful and reliable man, he was much sought after as a guide, and accompanied several expeditions in that capacity. His life has been one of bold adventure, fraught with many interesting incidents, which, if properly written out, would form an interesting and entertaining volume."

"Standing Bear" is a very large and powerful man, weighing over 300 pounds, and standing nearly six feet. He came to the Agency on Thursday (issuing day) in a spring wagon. Agent Haworth informed us tht there were still larger men in the tribe, and thought there was one that would weigh over 400 pounds.

Three pounds of beef gross weight.

1/2 pound of flour.

3/4 of an ounce of coffee.

1-1/4 ounces of sugar.

1/6 of an ounce each of salt and soap.

1/12 of an ounce of tobacco.

3/4 of a pound of bacon.

Crackers, or hard bread as it is generally called, is issued in lieu of flour.

"One of the party asked the chief what the Kiowas thought of the moon. He replied, 'It is the Great White Man;' then, looking for a cluster of stars, which he did not succeed in pointing out to us, he stated to have the outline of a man, and to be the Great Kiowa. He subsequently pointed out to me the Pleiades, with some of the surrounding stars, as this cluster.

"In reply to the question, 'What becomes of us when we die?' he answered that he did not know what became of white people, as they were not made by the same being that made the Indians. But when Kiowas die, the spirit travels a great way toward the sunset, and crossing a high mountain ridge, it comes at length to a wide water, which it has to cross. Upon arriving at the opposite shore, it is met by former loved friends, who have gone before to this happy land, and who now rejoice to meet it again. There the game is always fat and plenty, the grass is always green, the horses large, swift, and beautiful. The inhabitants are never sick, nor feel pain. Parting and tears are unknown--joy fills every heart. A high mountain stands near the boundaries of this land, and watchers are set upon it, who are continually looking along the road leading from this country, watching for the spirits of the dying and newly dead--whether they die naturally, in battle, or by accident; and when they discover any coming along the road, they immediately call to the friends of the coming spirits, who go forth with rejoicings to meet them, and conduct them to the lodges they have prepared for them."

"INDIAN CRUELTY.

"Dangerous Eagle was again compelled to remain behind on account of his wife's illnes, which continued for several days before she expired. Before leaving, I saw this woman engaged in digging her grave. This led me to fear that the patience of her husband was so nearly exhausted by his repeated detentions on her account, that violent means would be resorted to if she did not soon die. I have known instances among these people--though not among Kiowas--of men becoming discouraged, and killing their wives with their own hands, when they have been for some time sick, and their medicine (jugglery) failing to effect a cure. Indeed, I know a Comanche chief who cut the throat of his wife for that reason. She was sick a long time and their medicine did not cure her; so, to avoid the inconvenience of caring for a sick wife, who was not able to care for herself, after making 'medicine or preparation,' to fit her for a happy reception in the unknown land of spirits, he took her life, though mourning her untimely death. Such deeds are rare among them, but are still sometimes practiced, they setting but small value upon human life, and sick or very aged people are a great hinderance to their wild, roving, unsettled way of life."

"In the summer of 1871, Caddo George, having had a field made, raised some corn to sell. He accordingly went to Shirley, the trader, and contracted his corn, and was furnished with a corn-sheller to shell it, and sacks to put it in. In due time the corn was delivered, which, from some cause, weighed unusually heavy. George, however, was paid in goods, at a heavy price, corresponding with the weight of the corn.

"When the sacks were emptied,--which was not done for several days,--a large stone was found in the middle of each sack, fully accounting for the great weight of the corn. George was called to an account by the trader, to whom he acknowledged that he had put the stones in the sacks.

"George stated that, having started on the white man's road, he thought it was a pretty good road, and was anxious to follow it up. He accordingly watched the white men, in order to learn it well. The trader had cheated him a great deal, and he thought it was part of the white man's road, and he would try and cheat him just a little. The logic was good, and George had been paid, the trader could recover nothing, and he had to consider the explanation satisfactory."

"The young medicine man makes bold pretensions. He claims that he has raised the dead to life. He is reported to have raised from his stomach nearly a wagonload of cartridges at one time, in the presence of several Comanches. He then swallowed them again, informing the Comanches that they need not fear the expenditure of ammunition in carrying on a war against the whites, as he can supply all their needs in that line. He can make medicine which will render it impossible for a Comanche to be killed, even though he stands just before the muzzles of the white man's guns. He ascends above the clouds far beyond the sun--the home of the Great Spirit, with whom he has often

conversed.

"He has done these things in open daylight, in the presence of many Comanches, remaining in the sky overnight, and coming back next day; he has been known to do this four times. In short, he has power to control the elements, to send wind, lightning, thunder, rain, and hail upon his enemies, and in no respect is he inferior to the Great Spirit.

"The main body of the Comanches believe all this, and are afraid to disobey him for fear of his medicine if they offend him. Horseback, who has hitherto been friendly, brought in and left his ambulance with the agent, and gone to the great medicine council. Some few are bold enough to brave his medicine, and remain near the Agency. What the result will be it is impossible to forecast; but in all probability, the Comanches will be led by him wheresoever he sees fit. It is seriously to be feared that he will lead them to destruction, in which many others may become involved.

"How this bold pretender succeeds in deluding the minds of this people may be understood from the following: It is given out that at a certain time he will visit the sun, the dwelling place of the Great Spirit. A number of prominent persons are in attendance as witnesses. He withdraws himself a short diistance from them, charging them to look directly at the sun until he speaks to them, then to let their eyes slowly fall to the place where he is standing; as they do this, they will see dark bodies descend to receive him, with which he will ascend.

His directions being complied with, the dark objects descend to him, and being blinded by their continued gaze upon the orb of light, he bids them slowly raise their eyes, and the dark objects arise, while he conveys himself away, and keeps concealed until the time appointed for his return. These men, thoroughly

deluded, believe and report that they saw him ascend to the sun."

ARKANSAS CITY TRAVELER

[Beginning Wednesday, February 21, 1877.]

NOTE: ON PREVIOUS DISK COVERED AN ARTICLE THAT APPEARED

ON THE FRONT PAGE OF FEBRUARY 21ST EDITION AND

ON THE FRONT PAGE & PAGE 4 OF FEBRUARY 28TH EDITION.]

[EDITORIAL COLUMNS.]

LEGISLATIVE. Nothing of special importance has transpired in the Legislature of late. L. J. Webb has been recognized and exceedingly favored on several Committees. The Senate passed a concurrent resolution asking Congress to give Kansas the fort buildings and reservation at Fort Harker, the State to relinquish all claims on account of the Price and Indian raids. It was stated that the object was to make a reform school at Harker. About a dozen resolutions instructing Congress on various subjects, were then passed. Among these: The Senate concurrent resolution asking Congress to organize a Territorial Government in the Indian Territory was passed. On the third reading the bill to allow the school fund to be invested in school bonds was lost, but left in a shape to be brought up again. A resolution asking Congress to organize a Territorial Government in the Indian Territory was adopted.

[INDIAN DEPREDATIONS: BLACK HILLS.]

Deadwood, Feb. 15. During the last week a number of reports of Indian depredations have been coming in from small towns adjacent here. Today these rumors assumed an alarming aspect, and substantiated news of the simultaneous attacks in different directions leads to the belief that the Indians are surrounding this vicinity. Nolen's large cattle train was captured entire near Bear Butte yesterday.

Fletcher's herd of mules was also captured in the same vicinity. Montana ranche, a short distance from here, was attacked about the same time, the Indians capturing all the stock. Wigginton's herd of horses, near Crook City, were all captured, Wigginton wounded, and his assistant killed. Considerable stock in the vicinity of Spearfish were also run off.

[FROM WINFIELD: OFFICERS FOR CHAPTER NO. 51, MASONS, INSTALLED.]

[COMMUNICATION FROM "HUGO SANDERS" - DEXTER.]

[PERSONALS.]

CADDO squaws ride on side saddles.

JUDGE CHRRISTIAN has some very nice imported hogs.

WM. SLEETH returned from a visit to Ohio, last Friday.

GEO. F. HOWELL, chief clerk of Pawnee Agency, and Agent Burgess' son are here.

DURING a storm, the Wichita Indians take off everything of red color, as flannel, ribbon, etc.

THE LEGISLATURE passed a resolution protesting against the removal of the Sioux to the Indian Territory.

PONCA, OSAGE, PAWNEE, AND KAW INDIANS were all represented at the Central Avenue dining table one day this week.

The number of men at Fort Sill has been reduced to two companies of infantry and two of cavalry. Gen. Hatch is in command.

MR. TRISSELL, the Rose Hill Nurseryman, has moved his family to this place, and expects to be a continual resident among us.

No, the cheese isn't running, but the factory is.

[PONCA INDIANS FROM DAKOTA TERRITORY.]

PONCA INDIANS. A party of eleven Ponca Indians from Dakota Territory arrived at this place on Saturday afternoon of last week from the Kaw Agency, in charge of Agent J. Lawrence, of Dakota, Colonel E. C. Kemble, of Washington, D. C., and Rev.

S. D. Hinman, of Nebraska. They came via Independence, Kansas, and visited the Osage and Kaw Agencies on their way, the whole time occupying eleven days. The Indians with them are the respresentative men of their tribe, and are as fine looking and intelligent red men we have seen. All are large and powerful men, and apparently intelligent. The Ponca tribe numbers 730 people, who have advanced considerably in farming and agricul-tural pursuits. Their reserve is in Dakota Territory, on the Missouri river. Owing the frequency with which thhe grasshoppers visit them and the frequent raids of the Sioux, they have become discouraged and expressed a desire to remove to a wamer climate, remote from wild Indians, where they could live in peace, farm, and raise cattle; and for this purpose, have come to see the Indian Territory. Before arriving here they were tired out and homesick, and it is doubtful if they can be suited in a location. The old Kickapoo reserve is the choicest locality in the Terri-tory; and if they consent to remove at all, they will probably choose it for themselves.

The names of those with the company are:

Wan-ni-di-sha, Ta-tan-ka-in-agin, Tou-ani-toucan,

Wich-te-el-cera, Heboka-ton-ka, Maten-lojia, Wiearay-olape,

Frank Le Flesche, Xota-kaga, Xdya-u-ka-la, Chas. Le Clair.

The Ponca Indians claim to have been members of the Osage tribe many years ago, and speak nearly the same language. At their recent visit to the Agency, they claim the Osages treated them very coldly, and reported the country they were going to see as bad land, so as to discourage them from coming. The meaning of their names published above is White Eagle, Standing Buffalo, Big Elk, Long Chief, Sitting Bear, White Swan, "The Chief," Smoke Maker, Standing Bear, and Little Picker.

[CORRESPONDENCE TO SCOTT FROM "WILD CAT" AT GUELPH.]

The thought of it is terrible! But what is, must be. Our fighting weight is just 127-1/2 pounds; time for fracases, twenty-five minutes of 12, at noon, as that is the time we feel most hungry and savage.

If the gentleman desires "deadly weapons," we can furnish them, as we like to be accommodating. Our choice is shot guns, at long range. We will not quarrel about the distance. The bluff north of town and Dr. Leonard's fence would suit us nicely for stations. Our second will be Jim Huey--he can't run. Now if these arrangements are satisfactory, the gentleman can name the day, and we will endeavor to have a friend there to explain the cause of our absence; otherwise, he will have to take the perilous chances of standing in front of our accident shot gun, that goes off without provocation, or being demolished with a hair space.

[SHOOTING AFFAIR AT CALDWELL: CHARLEY LYONS AND HIRAM JONES.]

SHOOTING AFFAIR. One week from yesterday a slight quarrel ensued between Charley Lyons and Hiram Jones in a saloon at Caldwell, finally resulting in the shooting of Lyons. The circumstances as near as we could obtain them were as follows.

Hiram Jones had left a pistol and belt with the saloon keeper, and Lyons had taken them. Hiram asked Charley for them, and was refused. He then watched his opportunity, and as Charley was walking down the street, Hiram stepped up behind him and grabbed the pistol, presented it to the face of Lyons, remarking, "Now, give me the belt." Lyons refused to give it up, and no more was said until Jones got Lyons' coat. Both agreed then that each should go to the saloon and leave the property of the other, which was done; but as Hiram reached for the belt, Charley grabbed the pistol, and during the scuffle it went off, the ball striking Lyons on the cap of the knee and causing him to fall. Hiram, becoming frightened, fled, but was soon brought back under arrest, and tried for the offense. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty, which seemed to be the sentiment of most those who were acquainted with the facts. Lyons was taken to Wellington and his leg amputated, but his recovery is pronounced doubtful. Both parties are well known in this vicinity.

LATER. Charles Lyons died from his pistol wound in his knee, at Wellington, last Friday. His career has been a varied and excited one.

[FALSE STORY STARTED DURING INDIAN EXCITEMENT.]

Since the Indian excitement of last week has subsided, it is now easy to see how a story can be started without any foundation whatever. The report was that two of our citizens had been killed, scalped, and cut to pieces, but as the parties came in shortly after, it was proven entirely groundless. Such reports are a detriment to the peace and prosperity of any border settlement, and the parties originating them should be rigidly dealt with and punished by the law.

[MORE PERSONALS.]

Yes, verily. We have the animile in our possession that has stood the wind, rain, and storm, been chilled to a degree that not a muscle could be stirred, and yet placed in the sun, soon evinced its usual activity. Fire and water is all that will get away with them, although we do not fear that they will remain long enough to do any material damage.

CALLED. WM. CONNER, well known in this vicinity, and the Territory, as the most intelligent Osage Indian in the Territory, made us a call last week to renew acquaintances. "Bill" was on his way west, as a guide to the party of Ponca Indians inspecting the country west of the Arkansas. Since leaving this place some years ago, Wm. Conner has donned citizens' clothes and has a farm of 107 acres on the Cana river, with a number of ponies and hogs.

MAD DOG. A mad dog was seen running at large on the Arkansas, in the vicinity of Geiser's last Sunday. On its mad career it bit a dog and a calf belonging to Mr. Passmore, also Mr. Geiser's dog. A party started in pursuit of the canine, headed by Capt. Geiser, and considerable excitement prevailed. We have not yet learned whether the animal was overtaken or not, but at last accounts they were on its trail.

FIRE. On last Wednesday afternoon, while Mrs. A. O. Hoyt was absent from her rooms at the Central Avenue, a spark escaped from the stove and caught fire in the carpet. One of the girls at the house smelled something burning and went in just in time to prevent the flames from spreading. The affair made some excitement with the household, and might have proven very

serious.

RUNAWAY. A lively runaway took place in front of our office last Thursday, creating a little stir for a short time. The team belonged to R. A. Houghton, and took fright while standing alone, untied, running around Houghton & McLaughlin's store, and striking the hub of another wagon as they passed. A number of persons followed them yelling whoa, whoa. No material damage was done.

NEW GROCERY. Mr. Berry, of the firm of Berry Brothers, of Pulaska Co., Ill., has arrived and will open a large and fresh stock of groceries, queensware, and glassware, in Pearson's building in about two weeks. The young men are enterprising and accommodating and will soon meet the favor of all who patronize them.

DIED. Harriet Matilta, wife of George Egbert, died at the residence of Mr. John Splawn, February 5th. She came from Missouri to this county in December last for her health. She leaves a husband and six children. Her husband arrived here a few days after she was buried.

LEADS, the Government (?) inspector for the different Indian Agencies in the Territory, evinced so much smartness during his recent visit that his services were dispensed with when he returned to New York. His main errand was to work against western contractors.

CAPTAIN VANN, of the Cherokees, once had a steamboat built in Cincinnati, Ohio. The boat was called Lucy Walker, and said to be the finest of olden times. Herald.

MR. S. MATLACK, of Pawnee Agency, paid us a call this week. Mr. Matlack has been with the Pawnees seven years, and for three years last past a trader among them. See his notice in another column relative to whites trading with the Indians.

MR. WILKES, OF FORT SILL, owns that well imported stock farm just south of Caldwell. It is one of the best in Sumner County, having the advantage of being adjacent to the State line, with good water and plenty of stables for stock. It is for rent.

In the grave of Pat Hennessey, on the trail from Caldwell to Jones' Ranch, is buried a copy of the TRAVELER, probably the only orthodox literature that could be obtained at the time.

J. LINDSEY STUBBS was Acting Agent during Mr. Beede's recent absence. The compliment to our friend, J. L., is a high one, and evidenced good judgment on the part of the Agent.

MR. JOHNSON, of Elk Falls, and Mr. Lewis, the parties who are to erect the grist and saw mill near the mouth of Grouse creek, are on the grounds and are ready for work.

It is said that water is so scarce at Cedar Vale that even the dumb animals have taken to drinking whiskey, and the animals that are not dumb, soon become so after drinking it.

THE PONCA INDIANS all had their photographs taken at Bonsall's yesterday, dressed in the most attractive manner. He will have a number for sale in a few days.

AGENT HAWORTH, of the Kiowa and Comanche Agency, has sufficiently recovered from his prolonged illness to be able to attend to his official duties.

The Sac & Fox Indians are said to be the best tanners in the Territory. Herald.

The Waco Indians, numbering 47 men, left Wichita Agency Oct. 5th and returned January 1st, with 683 buffalo hides and over 300 wolf skins.

DIED. Monday, February 19th, an infant of Mr. and Mrs. Kouns. Aged one year. A subscription had to be raised to buy a coffin for it.

[PARDON GRANTED BY KANSAS GOVERNOR INVOLVING COWLEY COUNTY.]

James Dall, Grand larceny, Cowley county.

[ITEMS FROM THE INDIAN HERALD.]

Indian Agent Burgess and family are hunting on Cimaron river.

The Pawnee ferry boat is run in the Arkansas river by contract.

The Pawhuska school for Indian children contains 119 pupils.

Acting Agent Stubbs has shown us a telegram stating that Indian Inspector Kemble and a delegation of Ponca Sioux, are on their way to this place. The Osages are ordered to meet them in council, and before our next issue, big speech making will be the order of the day.

The Pawnee scouts, now being employed by the Government in the Sioux war, are wintering at Sidney, Nebraska. These scouts, under the leadership of Major Frank North, have rendered efficient service in the campaign just closed, and have received high commendations from the principal officers with whom they have come in contct. They now have one hundred fine ponies, captured from the Sioux. They came out of every battle and skirmish unscathed, not having lost one of their number. They have done but little in the business of scalping, this winter, and have but one such trophy to show: a white man having stolen the only other one taken. Most of them talk a little English, write to their people in the Territory nearly every week, are in good heart, and seem to enjoy soldiering. Indian Herald.

[EDITORIAL COLUMNS.]

The effect of the bill, if it passes the Senate and becomes a law, will be to compel the extension of the railroad to Arkansas City, or Caldwell, or some other point on the line of the Indian Territory, to which the cattle can come without let or hindrance, for the Santa Fe folks will not surrender the cattle trade to the Kansas Pacific rather than build sixty miles of road through a level county.

WE neglected to state yesterday that the House passed the bill removing the Texas cattle dead line ninety miles west of where it is now.

The Senate yesterday adopted a resolution calling on the proper authorities to tell what they know about Sam Lappin and his securities. It passed, on third reading, several bills; one enfranchising some fifty persons, and one giving the rights of majority to some minors, which could have been done by the courts.

The bill to amend the herd law so that counties that wish to repeal it was lost.

The bill to repeal the law for funding the Territorial debt was carried.

The concurrent resolution providing for the opening of the Indian Territory and its apportionment among the different tribes, was adopted by a vote of 63 to 21. In the afternoon Speaker Wood entered a protest against the passage of the above resolution, on the ground that it would be the means of depleting the population of Kansas.

[PROGRAMME OF LADY WASHINGTON'S TEA PARTY.]

[PERSONALS.]

The Arkansas river is full to its banks again.

TELL WALTON, Deputy County surveyor, called yesterday.

ARKANSAS CITY needs a silversmith and tailor. Either of the above would do well here.

A harness maker from Cedar Vale will locate here as soon as a room can be prepared.

CHAS. PARKER has laid the foundation for a new house near

T. H. McLaughlin's residence.

MR. FARRAR, father of H. P. Farrar, returned to his home in Phillips, Maine, yesterday.

MRS. FITCH will remove her stock of millinery to the building just vacated by Mr. Newton.

CAPT. BIRD sold 80 acres of land three miles north of town to H. C. Merrick, last week, for $800.

HOUGHTON & McLAUGHLIN will continue the grocery trade in their old store building after they remove to Newman's brick.

SOLD OUT. Esquire Coburn sold his farm to Mr. Warren for $1,900. Mr. Warren also bought McFadden's and Reed's places.

DR. HOLLAND and a number of others expect to start to the Black Hills in April. They have their own teams and will go by land.

FOUR NEW STORES are to be opened at this place within the next six weeks: two dry goods, one grocery, and one drug store. Business.

SOME thief or thieves stole a rope from Theo. Houghton's oxen, and appropriated two of A. A. Newman's poorest ponies last week.

PONY RACE. A race took place between Tom Boner's horse and Parr's two-year-old colt, on Grouse creek last Saturday. The colt won the races.

Rev. Rushbridge has deservedly a high reputation as a reader, having read this poem several times in England and Scotland, and in the Eastern States.

There were two funerals last Monday at Parker's school house. Isaac Stanbury died on the 25th inst.; born July 13, 1805, in Green county, Tennessee; removed to McLean county, Illinois, in 1836; was connected and united with the M. E. Church in 1839, of which he has been an honored member ever since. Deceased has recently moved to this place from Illinois with his family, was much loved by them and all who knew him, and leaves many to mourn his loss.

Also, on the same day, Malissa, daughter of Wm. and Sarah Beeson, aged 21 years. She was a member of the M. E. Church, and lived and died in full faith and trust in her Redeemer, expressing a desire to depart and be with Christ. Funeral serviices conducted by Rev. J. J. Wingar, pastor M. E. Church.

LOOK OUT. Last week two ponies were stolen from A. A. Newman's pasture, and a bridle taken from E. B. Kager. Monday evening Charles Roseberry's mules were loosened rather suspiciously, and a saddle and bridle was found near the rock ford of the Arkansas. Parties have been seen loitering about, with no apparent business, and a few evenings since, someone tried to break into Journey Breene's house. Dr. Jones took up a pony that was wandering about his place, lately, which had evidently escaped from the rider as the bridle and saddle found near the ford indicate. It is rather early for horse stealing yet, but as soon as the grass is sufficient to afford feed, it will be well enough to keep a look out.

The Courier publishes a shameful and slanderous attack against Rev. J. L. Rushbridge, of the M. E. Church of Winfield, because the gentleman expressed sentiments contrary to those of the editor. It seems to be the disposition of the Courier to arraign everyone who differs with them. All are entitled to their own opinion and the privilege of expressing them, and as an editor has the opportunity of reaching the ears and attention of a multitude of readers, it is undue advantage to constantly assault everyone because they think and reason differently.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, FEBRUARY 28, 1877.]

THE PONCA INDIANS at the Central Avenue last week, thinking that the Agent intended taking them to Washington, started on foot to their reservation in Dakota, at about twelve o'clock at night. The distance is probably not less than 400 miles. The Ottoe Indians of Nebraska are their friends, and they expect to obtain ponies from them.

DIED. On Sunday morning, February 25, Mr. Stansburry, father-in-law of Mr. Jasper Hartsock. The old gentleman had just experienced a severe attack of pneumonia, and his system was so prostrated that he could not recover. Aged 71 years.

MAP OF COWLEY COUNTY. We present our readers this week a small map of Cowley county, with description of the same, the abstract assessment roll of 1876, official vote of the county, calendar of 1877, tax law, and other valuable reference matters. It is given as an additional inducement to the patrons of the TRAVELER, and will be given to subscribers only.

THE LOTTERY DRAWING OF CLARK AND WILLIAMS took place at Williams' school house last Thurday, before a number of people. As but one-tenth of the tickets were sold, very little of the property advertised was put in. The largest prize being a team and buggy, drawn by some party living in Winfield. The other prizes were of minor importance, such as lead pencils, beer, etc.

ON THE 17TH DAY OF MARCH, 1877, at 4 o'clock p.m., at Parker's school house, there will be a meeting of the members of the Prairie View Cemetery to prepare means for fencing the grounds, and such other business as may come before the house. All who are interested are requested to attend.

G. H. SHEARER, Sec'y.

Feb. 26th, 1877.

We notice by the Telegram of last week that John D. Pryor and Miss Jennie Greenlee were married by Revs. Platter and Rigsby, on Wednesday, the 21st past. Mr. Pryor is a young man of considerable distinction, and has secured one of the most estimable ladies of Winfield's society.

The corner stone of the new Methodist Church will be laid with Masonic ceremonies on Friday, March 2nd, at 4 o'clock p.m. All Masons in good standing are invited to be present and assist in the ceremony. Members of the order will please meet at the Hall at one o'clock.

H. P. FARRAR, Secretary.

W. S. HUNT announces himself ready to attend to all matters pertaining to real estate, and will buy and sell land, pay taxes, execute transfer papers, etc. Mr. Hunt has been a long time resident of Cowley County, and is familiar with every portion of it. Give him a call at Bonsall's Gallery.

S. M. JARVIS has purchased the Cedar Vale Blade of W. M. Allison. Mr. Jarvis was formerly of Tisdale, this county, and while he is a new hand at the wheel, we know him to possess the required energy and tact that will make the Blade an interesting and readable county paper.

WORK ON THE NEW M. E. CHURCH goes steadily forward. The brick are laid above the window sill, and the frames will be put in in a day or two. Go around and look at it, and then lend your encouragement by sending a man around to work or leave something with them.

PONCAS. THE PONCA INDIANS that left this place last week, without the knowledge or consent of the Agent, are stopping at the Richie House in Wichita. A number of the Pawnees have gone up with ponies and pack horses to help them reach their

reservation.

[BUSINESS NOTICES.]

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, FEBRUARY 28, 1877.]

NEW STORE. Mr. Wilson, of Leavenworth, has been spending several days at this place, to make arrangements to open a dry goods store. He has secured the building south of Gardner's, and as soon as it can be made ready, will open a new stock of goods.

The corner stone of the M. E. Church will be laid by the Masonic Fraternity, in due and ancient form, next Friday afternoon at two o'clock. A copy of the TRAVELER, history of the church, and other matters, will be deposited beneath the stone.

MR. BERKEY traded his farm to Houghton & McLaughlin for $2,200 worth of dry goods and will open a store in Salt City this week. His stock will be about a $3,000 one, and will be a great benefit to the residents of Salt City.

CAUGHT AT LAST. Monroe and Magee, the illicit whiskey distillers whom Sheriff Walter frightened out of this county, were arrested near Elgin, Kansas, last week, by a detective, and are now at Topeka awaiting trial.

J. L. HUEY will in a week or ten days open a real estate office in this city, where all kinds of notary work will be attended to such as drawing deeds, mortgages, etc., and any other business in that line.

BORN. On Friday, February 23rd, to Mr. and Mrs. Mussleman, a son. Weight eight poinds. It is two pounds below the average, but it is a bright, sparkling boy. This makes nine for Mr. Mussleman.

ALLEN & SPEERS have entered into partnership and will hereafter be ready to give estimates and take contracts for all kinds of painting. Both are well known, and reliable men.

PASSMORE shot his dog that was bitten by the mad dog last week, but is keeping the calf and hog to await developments. The dog that was mad was not Joseph Hoyt's.

RACE. A race of three hundred yards will take place seven miles east of Caldwell, next Saturday, between "Gray Cow," and Murdock's "Sleepy Jack," for $400 a side.

MR. WM. NEWTON takes up his residence at Winfield this week. He is a man of whom we have great respect, and our wish is that he may prosper in his new location.

GEO. O. SWEET, of Alleghany, Pennsylvania, made a stay of a few days in this place last week. He represents a leather and hide firm of the Keystone State.

MR. ADDISON STUBBS has gone south to dispose of some of the celebrated Hamilton Corn Shellers, and will probably accept the position of Issuing Clerk at the Cheyenne and Arraphahoe Indian Agency, tendered him by Agent Miles. A more competent or exemplary young man Agent Miles might search for a long time in vain. Emporia Ledger.

[INDIAN HERALD ITEMS.]

An old Indian battle ground is plainly marked on this

reservation.

There is no probability of the Sioux being removed to this Territory now.

The big "Indian scare" in Arkansas City the other day reminds us of similar occurrences in former days. There are no Osages out and the whole thing is a farce. Kansas had better talk of war with the grasshoppers this year than death from Osages.

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

[MISCELLANEOUS.]

A resolution, protesting against the removal of the Sioux to the Indian Territory, passed the Arkansas Legislature without a dissenting voice. Star Vindicator.

[COMMUNICATION FROM "OLD GROWLER" - PLEASANT VALLEY TOWNSHIP.]

Please don't send us too many railroads. Tell your citizens to drive slow, as we farmers are not going to build a road until we see money in it. Pleasant Valley has no corner lots in Arkansas City or Winfield, and our city friends need not come at us with oil on their tongues and spice on their breath. We are awake, and if we go a nickle on a railroad, we want to know when and how we will make five cents out of the investment. In other words, farmers must look to their own interests, and let those who are interested in city real estate look after it. We want no such thing as a majority bond law.

[THE PONCA INDIANS: INDIAN HERALD.]

Inspector E. C. Kemble, of the U. S. Indian Service, James Lawrence, U. S. Agent for the Poncas, White Eagle, Standing Buffalo, Big Elk, The Chief, Standing Bear, Smoke Maker, White Swan, Lone Chief, Hard Walker, and Little Picker, head chiefs of the Poncas, and U. S. Interpreter Charlie, are now stopping at the residence of Agent Beede and at the De Larue House.

They are here on a tour of inspection, having agreed to cede their Dakota lands to the government of the United States, and accept a home in this Territory where all Northern Indians will ultimately come for the preservation of their tribes and protection against encroachments by whites.

A larger framed and nobler set of men it has never been our fortune to see. Their language is strikingly similar to the Osage, many words of the same meaning being pronounced alike by both tribes. This, together with a tradition which has been transmitted from their ancestors to the present generation, makes us believe that they were once a part and parcel of the Osage Nation.

From this place they go west to the valley of the Ne-shu-tsa (Arkansas) and probably to the Chicaska River also before returning to their kindred in the north.

Their present reservation contains 96,000 acres and is located in the southeast part of the Dakota Territory, on the Missouri River, where they claim to have lived for more than one hundred years. In the rear of their Agent's residence is an old grass and tree grown fort, which they say was built by and for the protection of their ancestors from the murderous attacks of the Sioux, for whom they yet cherish no feeling save that of hatred and revenge.

The tribe now numbers 742 souls, and, notwithstanding the loss of those who fall victims to the war parties of the Northern Sioux that continue to raid upon them during spring and summer, they have slowly and steadily increased in numbers during the last six years.

We are informed by Agent Lawrence that they cultivated 600 acres last year without the aid of white labor. They have a day school with an average attendance of 75 pupils. He also informs us that scrofula and consumption are most prevalent among them, and that the word "ague" is unknown to the Poncas.

The Poncas all have fields in which they grow corn, wheat, potatoes, pumpkins, etc. The men of this tribe do the roughest of outdoor work, and in weight and muscular strength are far above that of whites.

Some three years since, the Rev. J. Owen Dorsey, an Episcopalian Missionary, was sent to labor among these people, and at the close of the first year twenty of the tribe were admitted to church membership. They now have a neat chapel in which from 150 to 200 Poncas assemble every Sabbath and quietly listen to instructions given by May, a teacher, in the absence of an ordained minister. This is an index to the moral and intellectual condition of this tribe; but yet ignorant and evil designing people continue to proclaim the impracticability of the Peace Policy among Indians. Indian Herald.

[PONCA INDIANS USED "SUN DANCE" - INDIAN HERALD.]

During the years of long ago, before Episcopalian Missionaries commenced their labor of love among the Ponca Indians, the "Sun dance" was their mode of worshiping the Great Spirit.

A plot of ground was enclosed by a high wall leaning toward a still higher post, which stood in the center of the enclosure. This post was firmly planted, and from its top was suspended a half dozen lariats. The ground here was now sacred; and the preparation for worship complete.

The pious Poncas, in buckskin shirts, extending from the waist to the ankle, leaving their chest and arms to display the gaudiness of paint, then entered, formed a half circle, and were seated, facing the center post. A red stone pipe of peculiar finish was next passed from one to another, and each whiffed upward the blue curls as an invocation to the Great Spirit. After this they arose, sounded their bone whistles, and commenced dancing, when two to five of these religious devotees broke ranks and gathered at the center post, where they were joined by "medicine men" who commenced the work of "trying their souls."

This they did by making four perpendicular incisions, two parallel with each other and near each nipple. The skin between the incisions on each breast was separated from the flesh beneath it and a wooden cylinder, long enough to reach from one side of the chest to the other, was then inserted. To this piece of wood and immediately over the sternum (or breast bone) was tied a lariat suspending from the top of the post, and while the blood oozed from their wounds, they blew whistles and danced, swinging to and fro until the pieces of wood were actually torn from their bodies.

The ring dancers gazed steadily upon the sun from the commencement of the ceremony until it sank behind the grass covered hills of the west, and thus the name "Sun dance."

[BRIDGE ACROSS DUTCH CREEK - COWLEY COUNTY.]

[CRITICISM IN EDITORIAL OF E. C. MANNING.]

The facts are that the two gentlemen spoken of, not members of the Legislature, learned at Winfield that the law was about to pass, as we learned here, and immediately hurried away to share the supposed glory of its success. The matter was all understood before the gentlemen left Winfield, and they barely arrived to see the result of it, notwithstanding credit is given to the gentleman of "fertile brain" notoriety.

Mr. Webb worked earnestly for the bill, and with the assistance of Prof. Kellogg, of Lyon, and members from the Western counties, secured its passage, while the Winfield gentlemen were eagerly hunting over the papers to learn the result.

[CHANGE OF BOND LAW: SENATE BILL NO. 74.]

[TIME TABLE: A. T. & S. F. RAILWAY.]

A. T. & S. F. RAILWAY.

[PERSONALS.]

ED. FINNEY and JOE SHERBURNE have returned from Osage Agency.

SID MAJOR has refurnished his furniture at the Central Hotel in Winfield.

The school house seems to be an inducement for the increase in population on the north side.

THE WALNUT RIVER BRIDGE is to be built of iron and wood, and to be completed June 2, 1877.

MR. BEAN, a silversmith from Iowa, has opened a shop in the post office building, and is ready for work.

BORN. On last Saturday morning Mr. James Benedit was made the happy recipient of a ten-pound boy.

BORN. To Mr. and Mrs. James Hughes, on Saturday, March 3rd, a son. Dr. Alexander had charge of ceremonies.

The grass northwest of town was set fire Monday evening, and many acres burned over. If the grass is allowed to remain until the grasshoppers are hatched, it would serve a good purpose.

It is rumored that Miles, Agent of the Cheyenne and Arrapahoe Agency, intends to place a guard over the timber in the Indian Territory, with a view to arresting and prosecuting parties who go there for wood.

BERRY BROTHERS' stock of groceries began coming in last Monday. The teams were all well loaded, and there were a number of them. Call up and examine them--store opposite the Cowley County Bank, in J. H. Sherburne's old stand.

LAYING THE CORNER STONE. The ceremony of laying the corner stone of the M. E. Church building at this place was conducted in due and ancient form by the members of Crescent Lodge No. 132, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, on last Friday afternoon. Deputy Right Worshipful Master, M. L. Read, of Winfield, had charge of ceremonies, assisted by Rev. Rushbridge and Wingar.

The members of Crescent Lodge were well represented, as well as members of the fraternity from adjacent Lodges, and the residents of this vicinity. The procession was headed by the Arkansas City Brass Band, followed by the Stewarts, Entered Apprentices, Fellowcrafts, Master Masons, Senior and Junior Deacons, Senior and Junior Wardens, and Past Masters. At the proper time a sealed tin box, containing a sketch of the Lodge, history of the M. E. Church and Arkansas City from their beginning, two copies of the TRAVELER, with statistics of Cowley county, inducements to emigrants, and a number of coins, were placed in the rock, and the stone lowered to its place, after which the assembly dispersed.

WALNUT RIVER BRIDGE. A contract was made last Friday by T. McIntire, Trustee; Wyard Gooch, Treasurer; and W. D. Mowry, Clerk of Creswell township, with Mr. J. A. Bullene, agent of the Missouri Valley Bridge Co., of Leavenworth, for a wrought iron arch span of 100 feet, and a combination Queen Truss span of 50 feet, over the Walnut river at Newman's mill, to be completed on or before the second day of June, 1877. The bridge is to be 150 feet long, built in two spans, and have one roadway twelve feet wide in the clear, to be constructed on the Arch and Queen Truss bridge plan, for which the Township Trustee, for and on behalf of Creswell township, agrees to pay $2,000 in ten years, ten percent, township bonds, and $200 in township warrants payable: one-half on February 1st, 1878, and one-half February 1st, 1879; binding themselves in the penal sum of $1,000 for the faithful performance of every article of agreement.

Everyone cognizant with the facts knows the above to be an unmitigated lie. The mails on any route to this place have not been carried in a lumber wagon for several years.

[PLASTER PARIS - EAST OF SOUTH HAVEN.]

[MORE PERSONALS.]

The grist and saw mill of McClaskey & Spencer, located on the Shawkuska river, within one-half mile of the Territory, is now ready for work.

300 POUNDS OF FISH. MR. HARTSOCK seined out 300 pounds of fish from the Walnut last Wednesday, and among the rest a shovel catfish, with a beak a foot and a half long.

MARRIED. MR. FRANK GALLOTTI and MISS ELEN ROSS, both of Winfield, were married by Rev. Platter, on the evening of February 22nd. The many friends of Mr. Gallotti rejoice in his good fortune.

LAMP EXPLOSION. A lamp exploded at Poke Steven's house last Tuesday evening, after most of the family had retired. The fire caught a dress that was hanging up, and came near setting the house on fire.

A resident of Winfield, with whom we conversed the other day, remarked "The attack of the editor of the Courier on Rev. Rushbridge will just about play him out entirely in Winfield. It was the last kick of his death stroke."

[REPORT OF WHITE MAN TAKING ON LARGE BAND OF SIOUX INDIANS.]

Repulses a Large Band of Sioux.

[MISCELLANEOUS.]

[WM. C. BRIANT RECEIVES LETTER FROM THE BLACK HILLS.]

[ASSESSORS' ANNUAL MEETING.]

[EDITORIAL COLUMNS.]

A proposition has been made, and accepted by a steamboat man, for the bringing of the "General Wiles" from Little Rock, Arkansas, to this place.

STEAMBOAT. Mr. Graverock, an engineer of Kansas City, of some reputation, has accepted the proposition of the Boat Company of this place to bring the steamboat "Gen. Wiles," from Little Rock to this place, and says it is only a question of time when he will reach here. He owns one small boat that was built for, and is being used, on the Neosho river for carrying rock for bridge purposes, and intends to bring it up also.

[PERSONALS.]

A very large prairie fire extended for miles east of the Walnut Monday night.

BORN. To Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Maurer, of Beaver township, February 20th, a son.

Some parties at Maple City have tried blue grass on the prairie, and find it grows well.

The sign "Bashaw Livery," has been painted over as it did not answer well for a millinery sign.

A couple of our citizens visited Winfield last Saturday, and the brewery gave out, as a matter of consequence.

The Followers of Christ church organization that began with three members in Bolton Township one year ago, now number 51 members.

Total number of prescriptions filled at the "People's Drug Store," 6,419; number filled by Kellogg & Hoyt in fifteen months, 2,790; number filled in September, 1876, 677.

McGEE and MONROE, who were arrested a few weeks since at Elgin, were confined nine days in jail at Independence, and finally released for want of sufficient evidence.

BORN. To Mr. and Mrs. Purdy, on last Wednesday, a ten-pound boy; as fine a young fellow as the attending physician ever looked upon. Dr. Alexander was the attendant.

A NEW BOARDING HOUSE AND RESTAURANT is to be opened by H. Godehard this week, in the building opposite the City Bakery. Hermann will feed his patrons on the fat of the land.

A CHASE. Sunday evening of last week a man riding a jaded horse supposed to be stolen, stopped at the City Livery. After he had left the next morning, a Colt's improved revolver was missing. The constable and Ed. Finney went in pursuit, following up the Arkansas to Oxford, thence to Nenescah, where they learned their game had passed during the afternoon.

Near Winfield, at about 10 o'clock at night, they found the house he stopped at, and riding up to the door, shouted, "Hello." Presently the man of the house came to the door and inquired what they wanted. He was told, and requested to tell the stranger to come out. The stranger declined, asking the boys to "come in." The boys insisted that he should come out, and he finally did so, when they told him what had been found missing. He simply remarked, "You've barked up the wrong tree this time, gentlemen. It won't take two minutes to go through my baggage." They examined him and found nothing stolen, and soon came back, as they had no authority to detain him for the supposed stolen horse.

HORRIBLE DEATH BY FREEZING. On last Wednesday evening, George Tolles, a dwarf, aged 54 years, left Mr. Blendins, near Maple City, and started for his home on Grouse creek. As all will remember, a cold, windy hail storm began about 9 o'clock, during which Tolles was out, only a few miles from home. Not being a man of sound mind, he soon lost his way, and instead of going southwest, went southeast; then bck almost to where he left the road, and southwest again. He then left the road and went southeast, until he reached the Territory, where he laid down and died. When he came back to the road a second time, he was within one mile an a half of Mr. Musselman's house. Not hearing anything of him, a party started in pursuit a day afterwards, and after folllowing his tracks many miles, finally came to where he lay dead and stiff. Some animal had eaten a portion of his face, and his appearance was sad and horrible. The day following the neighbors carried him to a resting place, where his remains lay unmarked, except by the new made earth.

FIRE. On last Wednesday morning, while Dr. Alexander was smoking some meat in an apartment just back of his house, the flames caught fire to the floor and extended to his building, and had it not been for the timely discovery of one of the neighbors, would have burned the entire buildings. The doctor made a thanks offering by giving one-half of the meat to the poor, after he discovered his danger.

McGEE AT LIBERTY. On the 27th of February, McGee was arraigned before the court at Independence, Kansas, charged with illicit distilling, and making spirituous liquors without a license. There being no evidence against him, he was released. He then entered suit against the parties that arrested him for $1,000, for false imprisonment, and finally compromised by them paying him $200. F. M.

SIMMS' HORSE, "Sleepy Jack," won the race with Jim Moreland's "Gray Cow," last Saturday, by seven feet. It was a close race, but the owners of the winning horse are ready to put up $1,000 on a 500 yard race with anyone that wants to run. The distance ran was 200 yards.

That herd of cows driven through town last Monday was won at the horse race near Caldwell, last Saturday. The pig in the wagon was also won, but as it was a pet, and the wife and children made such a fuss over it, we thought we wouldn't mention it.

LAND AGENTS. AMOS WALTON and RUDOLPH HOFFMASTER have entered into partnership for the sale of real estate. They are old residents and know every foot of land in Cowley and Sumner counties, and parties desiring to buy will be conveyed to all parts of the county free of charge. Legal documents executed at reasonable rates, and titles and abstracts carefully looked after. We can recommend them as perfectly responsible men.

NEW STORE. In another column appears the advertisement of A. W. Berkey, who has recently opened a large stock of goods at Salt City. We have examined his stock and find it to be one of the best, and would suggest that the people of Salt City and vicinity give them a liberal patronage, as they propose to sell as cheap as any house south of Wichita.

AD: NEW GOODS! A. W. BERKEY. AT SALT CITY, SUMNER COUNTY, KANSAS....DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES, HATS AND CAPS. ALSO A FULL LINE OF GROCERIES, NAILS, ETC. All we ask is an examination before buying elsewhere.

[COMMUNICATION FROM *** AT WINFIELD.]

Our new church buildings are progressing finely, and will soon be completed. It is the wish of the community that Rev. Rushbridge should be returned to this charge, for which he has been laboring unceasingly.

Platter's and Williams' building will be pushed as rapidly as possible until completed. W. H. Maris is refitting his store building with a new front, when it will be occupied by T. E. Gilleland's boot and shoe store. The same gentleman will soon begin to build a stone store building, 25 x 100 feet, on the same block, opposite the Central Hotel. As soon as completed, it will be occupied by J. B. Lynn. Mr. Wm. Newton, from Arkansas City, has opened a harness shop in Mullen's old stand, where he keeps a full supply of goods in his line. A new store is being opened in Boyle's old stand by a firm from Council Grove.

[PUBLIC NOTICES.]

[AD: WALTON & HOFFMASTER.]

WALTON & HOFFMASTER.

Will sell your lands. We keep a team constantly on hand to show lands, and have all the requisits of a first-class Real Estate Office. Call and see us, in the Benedict building, corner of Summit Street and Central Avenue, Arkansas City.

[A GHOST? MULFORD FAMILY.]

Its Perambulations in Cowley County.

About two miles and a half northeast of Tisdale, in Cowley County, lives a family by the name of Mulford. They came from Iowa about two years ago. They are all consistent members of the Methodist church, and have never believed in spiritualism or in the many ghost stories so often told.

But about three weeks ago, after returning from evening service, Mrs. Mulford says she was unable to go to sleep, and, from some unknown reason, she had laid awake until the clock was just striking twelve, when the door opened softly, and by the light of the moon, she saw a most beautiful woman with dark eyes, pale face, dressed in a loose flowing robe, and her hair falling down over her shoulders in dark, rich folds. She says at first she was so surprised that she knew not what to do or say; but after a little reflection, she felt sure of the protection of Providence, and determined to speak to the object, let it be woman, devil, or ghost.

She spoke and asked the mission of the strange being. And the lady in black approached her, walking softly and majestically, and said about twenty-three years ago, my husband and I were returning from California, and we were pursued and captured by Indians, but we escaped and traveled night and day, leaving the regular trail, expecting to elude them, but were finally over-taken on a certain high point on the Mulford farm. She described it so minutely that Mrs. Mulford very readily recognized it.

The woman said that when they saw that they would be overtaken, they buried a pot of gold on the top of the hill, and placed a stone over the top of it. After saying this, she gently departed. And the next night at exactly the same time, she returned again as before, and the next, until she had appeared three nights in succession.

Mrs. Mulford was so strongly impressed of the truthfulness of the spirit that she wrote to a spiritual medium in Iowa, adking him if the lady in black would injure her in any way if they searched for the gold.

At last accounts, she had not received any answer. The circumstance has created quite an excitement in the neighborhood.

[MORE PERSONALS.]

The first hogshead of sugar ever at Arkansas City came in for Berry Brothers, last week.

BERRY BROTHERS give seven inches of smoke for five cents. Their long horn cigars measure over half a foot.

One of Godfrey's horses fell from the little bridge near Newman's mill last week. The harness was cut and the animal dropped into the creek, and it made its way out.

DICK WILSON came in town again last week, looking up the grocery interests of this place. Dick is one of our old time commercial men.

It would be. There is a pork packing establishment here that does very well.

[ITEMS FROM INDIAN HERALD.]

Yes, those that Capt Tucker caught in Barbour county are "at home" in a warmer climate than ever Sunny Kansas.

Letters from the Pawnee scouts informs us that they have taken 15 Cheyenne and Sioux scalps, instead of two, as reported in the Herald last week. They have had several fights, but all have escaped without a scratch: this causes them to believe that God is "on their side" and aids them in battle. They are now at Sidney barracks and number one hundred. Herald.

[COMMUNICATION RE STEAMBOAT FROM "W. M. BERKEY" - SALT CITY.]

DEAR SIR: Shortly after the 7th of November last, we started up the Arkansas river on the steamer Gen. Wiles for Washington, to look after the post office at your city. After traveling for several weeks, with prospects the brightest, on nearing an island opposite Big Bend, we saw an armed force, and supposed they were friends, but afterwards found them to be enemies, strongly fortified. They ordered us not to attempt to pass. We finally laid siege, and after several weeks of most bitter struggling, they sent out a flag of truce with the following: "You can't take an eight spot with a seven." They went back and opened out on us with all vengeance, and we soon finding ourselves overpowered by numbers, dropped back, and off to the left to the mouth of Salt water. In order to save ourselves, we ran up Salt water some distance, and on examination found the water was getting hot. Fearing some evil ahead, we dropped back and made for land, and on nearing land we were met by friends, who welcomed us among them, even offering us the post office of this city. Now that the struggle is over, we feel safe, happy, and contented. The country is lovely, with good lands and cheap homes for all that may wish to come among us. W. M. BERKEY.

[EDITORIAL COLUMNS.]

While we have no objections to Mr. Taylor, we should be gratified to see Mr. Webb so well favored.

The survey of the Arkansas City and Independence State road, will begin at this place April 2nd. I. H. Bonsall is one of the commissioners. It is a road that has been long needed, and the people of the county can thank Bob Mitchell for its location.

lated throughout the county asking that an election be called."

THE PETITION WAS PRINTED BY SCOTT. IT STATED THAT MORE THAN TWO-FIFTHS OF THE RESIDENT TAX PAYERS OF COWLEY WERE BACKING THE PETITION FOR KANSAS CITY, EMPORIA & SOUTHERN RAILROAD COMPANY.

...GAUGE TO BE THREE FEET, DEFINITELY MAKING IT A NARROW GAUGE.

[PERSONALS.]

SALT CITY has a new doctor.

SHERB HUNT will sell his household goods on the 31st.

FIVE CARPENTERS all busy finishing Newman's store room.

JOHN D. MILES, Indian Agent at the Cheyenne Agency, Indian Territory, is at Topeka.

A large fire was raging in Bolton township Monday night, but did no material damage.

REV. SWARTS declined an appointment by the M. E. Conference, and will return to his farm for the next year.

While Jas. Hanson, of Maple City, was temporarily absent from home last Wednesday, his house caught fire from the cook stove, and was burned to the ground. The bedding and furniture was mostly saved. The house was recently built of pine lumber, lathed and plastered, and they feel their loss most keenly. His neighbors are now contributing quite liberally to help him rebuild.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, MARCH 21, 1877.]

NO SCHOOL FUNDS. From R. C. Story, our efficient County Superintendent of Public Instruction, we learn that the apportionment of State Funds for Cowley county for this month is $2,685.75, or 73 cents per head for every child of school age reported in the county. Thirty-two districts made no report for the year ending July 31, 1876, and of course get no State fund.

LAST Friday night someone cut the halter of Frank Speers' horse, and stole his saddle. He evidently meant to take the horse. The day before a man was at the house, looking at the animal and inquiring of the dog would bite. As soon as grass comes, look out for horse thieves.

DROPPED SENSELESS. Last Friday while Frank Wintin was loading hay, he suddenly dropped senseless and did not speak intelligently for several days. Drs. Shepard and Kellogg were called, who pronounced the singular occurrence as being similar to spotted fever.

JUDGE McINTIRE, our Assessor, called last week with his blank statement of personal property. Every year the same blanks come to be filled, and every year the tax has to be paid. Death and taxes, candidates and hell, are four things we never can escape.

THE P. M. AT WINFIELD sports a plug hat, but his hair is growing gray. The anxiety of the late campaign tells on him. However, he gives satisfaction and has a sure lease for four long years. May he enjoy peace and prosperity.

A SUIT was held before Justice Hunt last week between Houghton & McLaughlin and Pittman, for an amount due on account. The first parties gained the suit. C. R. Mitchell was attorney for plaintiff, and E. B. Kager, for defendant.

The attendance at the Bell Ringers exhibition last Saturday night at the First Church was not very large, owing to the short notice that was given. The music of the bells was excellent.

BENEDICT & BRO. are repairing the building south of Gardner's new house for Mr. Wilson, the dry goods man of Leavenworth. They are also laying a brick sidewalk in front of it.

MR. HARVEY DWYER has sold his farm and is going to California. B. F. Nesmite will accompany him. W. S. Hunt, of this place, also expects to start in a few weeks.

A. A. DAVIS now has his house near Wintin's. It was built first in Sumner county, then placed on the sand hill near the Arkansas, and is now a town residence.

FIRE. MR. HOWARD, living east of town, lost 200 bushels of corn by fire on Friday last. The fire originated from some ashes that had been thrown out while still hot.

COL. J. C. McMULLEN, of Arkansas City, was in town this week. He reports a deep interest in the narrow gauge enterprise in Cowley county. Emporia News.

MAJOR SLEETH and T. H. McLAUGHLIN visited Elk county last week on matters pertaining to the narrow gauge railway from Kansas City.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, MARCH 21, 1877 - PAGE THREE.]

MR. MUMMERT will resume cheese making this summer on his farm at the spring cave.

A subscription was raised last week to get provisions for Jim Barr, who has been sick for two or three weeks, and was reported nearly destitute.

Real Estate agents have loomed up like mushrooms within the last two weeks. Mitchell & Channell, Walton & Hoffmaster, W. S. Hunt, J. L. Huey, and some others have expressed the determination to engage in the business. It is a branch of business tht has been somewhat neglected heretofore, and we are glad to see the institution well represented.

[EDITORIAL COLUMNS.]

The petition to call an election on the proposition of the Kansas City, Emporia and Southern Railway, has received the requisite signatures of two-fifths of the tax payers of Cowley county and will be presented to the Board of Commissioners at their meeting on April 9th, and a vote taken on the proposition.

[BIDS FOR BREAKING AT PAWNEE AGENCY.]

L. C. LONGSHORE, 800 ACRES AT $2.50.

A. W. PATTERSON, 200 ACRES AT $2.75.

FRANK WARD, 200 ACRES AT $2.50.

BERRY BROS., 200 ACRES AT $2.74.

BERRY BROS., 200 ACRES AT $2.65.

BERRY BROS., 200 ACRES AT $2.50.

THEDORE MOORE, 200 ACRES AT $3.00.

M. E. GARNER, 200 ACRES AT $2.50.

WALTER DOLBY, 200 ACRES AT $3.00.

R. A. HOUGHTON, 200 ACRES AT $2.50.

T. R. HOUGHTON, 200 ACRES AT $2.50.

HOUGHTON & McLAUGHLIN, 200 OR 400 ACRES AT $2.89.

DAVID JAY, 150 ACREES AT $2.60.

W. D. SHOW, 100 ACRES AT $5.60.

J. REED, 150 ACRES AT $2.60.

The work was awarded to the lowest bidders, in the order of the bids, except the bid of Mr. Longshore, who did not wish to contract for a part only.

Frank Ward, 200 acres.

M. E. Garner, 200 acres.

R. A. Hougthon, 200 acres.

T. R. Houghton, 200 acres.

[AN EXHIBITION: SCHOLARS OF DISTRICT NO. 33.]

[ITEM FROM THE INDIAN HERALD.]

There are three saw mills on this reservation, but the demand for lumber is so much greater than the supply that halfbreed Osages are building houses of lumber manufactured in the Cherokee nation. Indian Herald.

[MORE ITEMS FROM THE INDIAN HERALD.]

[PERSONALS.]

BONE's boy's name on Grouse creek is Naboleon Ponepart.

PASSMORE's calf that the dog bit has gone mad, and died.

MR. WM. COOMBS lost a fine large mare on the road to Wichita last week.

JAMES BARE is lying very low with consumption, and not expected to live.

WILL ALEXANDER returned last week, having abandoned his Black Hills expedition.

The editor contemplates a visit to Pawnee Agency before many weeks, to look after male matter.

REV. THOMPSON's house on a claim east of the Walnut was burned by the prairie fire Monday night.

BORN. To Mr. and Mrs. Bone, on February 28th, a daughter, weight ten pounds. Grouse creek still ahead.

A new house is being erected east of E. D. Eddy's, and the stone for the foundation of one, northeast of the school house.

A crystal wedding was held at Mr. L. McLaughlin's, last Monday evening, at which many of our prominent citizens attended.

A child of Nathaniel Arnett swallowed a pin last Saturday, and regardless of its perilous situation, it is apparently as happy as a lark.

This week closes the time for catching fish with a seine or net in the rivers of Kansas. April, May, and June are the months it is prohibited.

A prairie fire on Grouse creek last Thursday burned 200 bushels of corn belonging to Mr. Cattrell, besides doing considerable other damage.

MR. MUSSLEMAN has a cat nursing two young squirrels. He caught the squirrels and put them with the cat, after taking two of her kittens away from her.

BITTEN BY A MAD DOG. Two little boys, aged six and twelve years, the children of Wm. Morgan, of Otto, Kansas, were bitten by their own dog and not until after it was known that he had bitten chickens, hogs, dogs, cattle, and even horses, did it occur to Mr. Morgan and his family that the dog was rabid, actually suffering, hydrophobia.

The gravity of the case shocked and made the family and neighbors heartsick, and for the time they wished that they had never seen a dog, but we are informed by J. W. Blair, a brother-in-law of Mr. Morgan's, that all the stock bitten are still alive and being cared for as though they had never been bitten. Unless the people of Southern Kansas are in possession of an antidote for hydrophobia, unknown to the United States Pharmacopia, and which is infallible in its effects, we do not see why cause for great mortality is so improperly attended to in a supposed to be wide-awake community.

RUNAWAY. Last Sunday as Mr. McMasters, of Winfield, was riding with Miss Pittman, near Wyard Gooch's farm, east of the Walnut, one rein of the harness broke and the teams ran away, throwing both parties from the buggy, breaking the arm of the gentleman and dislocating the shoulders of the lady.

AGENT BURGESS, of the Pawnee Agency, was in town this week. Mr. Burgess has a host of friends at this place, as well as along the entire border. He has sent in his resignation to the Department, as agent of the Pawnee Indians, but it was not accepted. We should be sorry to have him leave the Pawnees.

REV. SWARTS and family returned from Hutchinson last week, after an absence of about one year. They have many friends who are glad to welcome them back.

[COMMUNICATION FROM "C. C. H." - BOLTON TOWNSHIP.]

Master Fred Houser reports the prairie covered with flowers and the grass from two to six inches long in the Nation, 72 miles south of Arkansas City.

[COMMUNICATION FROM "D. M. PATTON" - CEDAR TOWNSHIP.]

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Day on the 13th inst., and to Mr. and Mrs. Graham on the 9th.

[BUSINESS NOTICES.]

[MORE PERSONALS.]

The Osages were in town last week, again, and arrangements were made with them to give a war dance at this place next 4th of July.

The young man who murdered the old stock man on Turkey creek, Indian Territory, last fall, has been found. An account of the murder was published in the TRAVELER.

AL MOWRY lost one of his fine gray mares last Wednesday, within twelve hours from the time he arrived with them. The animal was cut open and a hole found in its bowels, eaten by botts.

We are sorry to learn that Ed. Finney is soon to return to Osage Agency, to take his former place in Florer & Rankin's store. His older brother will take his place in the Livery here. Ed. has a host of acquaintances and warm friends at this place, as he deserves to have.

[AD: ROSE HILL NURSERY.]

W. B. Trissell, agent of Rose Hill Nursery, Chetopa, Kansas, has a sample of the most thrifty and best assortment of Nursery Stock, Ornamental Trees, Hedge, etc., that we have ever seen in Southern Kansas or elsewhere. Their sales of last spring have given entire satisfaction. They have established a

NURSERY 3-1/2 MILES EAST OF ARKANSAS CITY,

On the farm of S. E. Maxwell, and will continue to deal out justice to the patrons of ROSE HILL NURSERY.

Time until Oct. 1, 1877, will be given to good parties. Call and examine their prices and stock. Satisfaction guaranteed. The agent can be found at the City Hotel, in Winfield, or Central Avenue Hotel, Arkansas City.

LEWIS WILLIAMS, Chetopa,

S. E. MAXWELL, Arkansas City, PROPRIETORS.

W. B. TRISSELL, AGENT.

[NARROW GAUGE RAILROAD.]

[REV. S. D. HINMAN: LABORS AMONG INDIANS.]

More than twenty years ago the Rev. Mr. Hinman went, alone and unprotected by any save He who touches with a finger of love, tenders and softens the hardest hearts, to the lodges of the Indians on the Minnesota River, where he commenced camp life as one of their own number, and when they were satisfied of his good intentions, he commenced the work of instruction the children and their mothers, and through them he reached the wild and war-like fathers.

In the Indian war of 1861, Mr. Hinman was warned of impending danger by his Indian friends in time to take them to a military post for protection, and after the storm was over, they were removed to Dakota Territory where many of them died of starvation during the first winter. Here they built a chapel and also established three stations or outposts. The work of civilizing and christianizing Sioux Indians had a small beginning, but it has been blessed and continuous to advance.

Four Indian clergymen, two of whom are full blood Sioux, are now engaged on the proof sheets of a bible and common prayer book which are being printed in their own language. They now have several publications of their own and among which is the "Gospel among the Dakotas" which we think would interest any of our readers. Nine of the tribe became ministers and preach the gospel to their own people and in their own language, often at the risk of their lives.

One of these pioneers of the gospel was waylaid and killed by a brother in ambush, and another froze to death. Meetings for religious worship are attended by Indians from every quarter of the reservation; they have a full blood organist and a full blood choir.

[EDITORIAL COLUMNS.]

A committee composed of Wm. Allison, Cliff. Wood, Frank Williams, Rev. Platter, E. C. Manning, and Dr. Mansfield from Winfield visited this place Tuesday, March 27, for the purpose of combining an east and west railroad proposition with the Walnut Valley project. A meeting was held in Pearson's Hall in the afternoon, and a committee of seven elected to meet and confer with them, composed of Amos Walton, James Benedict, Frank Lorry, S. P. Channell, C. R. Mitchell, J. C. McMullen, and C. M. Scott.

The committee from this place agreed to unite the two propositions if they could be voted on at the same time on the same ballot, and if it was not legal to vote for both on the same ballot, then they wanted the Winfield people to vote for the Walnut Valley project first, and our people would give them every reasonable assurance and pledges that they would support the proposition offered, or any definite project from the east.

No positive agreement could be made and the matter was

adjourned.

Col. Manning admitted that a proposition he read for the Parsons raod had not been accepted by the railroad company, but that he would make the company accept it.

They returned by the Parsons route proposed, and in their estimation found a good route. The franchise is being worked up as far as the east line of Elk county.

In Elk county the petition had been signed by a sufficient number, but they preferred to change the proposition from township bonds to county bonds, as the recent change in the railroad law made it possible to carry county bonds.

Winfield feels that an election for railroad bonds at this time would be premature, and prefers to wait until the other counties have voted and secured a line to Cowley county.

Rev. Platter thought Col. Manning had given a true version of the case as it now stood, and said that Mr. Hamilton, a civil engineer, wanted Winfield to call an election for the Parsons road. He believed that the present proposition of the Emporia road ws such as would not be sustained at all, there being clauses which, in his estimation, could not be changed to suit at all.

He said Winfield wanted an east and west proposition submitted at the same time that the north and south proposition was submitted, and that if Arkansas City wanted a north and south road, she must consent to an east and west road to secure the support of Winfield.

C. M. Scott moved to appoint a committee of seven to confer with the Winfield delegation, and see if a compromise could not be agreed upon. After considerable discussion, the motion was seconded, and the following committee appointed: Frank Lorry, of Bolton, Amos Walton, C. R. Mitchell, S. P. Channell, James Benedict, C. M. Scott, and Col. McMullen.

NOTE THE PARAGRAPH WHEREIN WINFIELD WOULD NOT BACK A NORTH/SOUTH ROAD UNLESS ARKANSAS CITY WENT ALONG AT THE SAME TIME WITH AN EAST/WEST ROAD TO WINFIELD...OTHER PAPERS PICKED UP ON THIS MOVEMENT BY THE WINFIELD PEOPLE AND OBJECTED!

[FIRE: CEDAR VALE.]

[INDIAN HERALD ITEMS.]

[PERSONALS.]

NEWMAN wants all the wheat he can buy.

KICKAPOOS are coming in from the hunt.

OSAGES say the eagle is not the king of birds.

We must have more dwelling houses in town.

MR. SAMUEL HOYT left this morning for Canada.

OSAGES think the sun sets in a hole in the ground.

THOS. E. BERRY purchased A. O. Porter's house yesterday.

MISS MATTIE MITCHELL has recovered sufficiently to sit up in bed.

JAMES I. MITCHELL sold seventeen set of harness to the Osages this week.

BERRY BROS. sold over $200 worth of groceries to the Pawnees last week.

A printer by the name of Norton called this week. He was on his spring's wandering tour.

MR. FINLEY, who bought a part of the Wilson farm north of town, last fall, will be here this week.

The survey of the Arkansas City and Independence State road began at this place late today.

The fire last week in South Bend destroyed full grown hedges, several stables, and a quantity of corn.

H. P. STANDLEY made a trip to Wichita this week to "prove up" on his 80 acre claim, near Grouse creek.

SHERB HUNT's house came very near being destroyed by fire last Friday. It caught from the stove pipe.

[CITY ELECTION.]

Mayor: Dr. Kellogg.

Police Judge: Jas. Christian.

Councilmen: James Benedict, H. P. Farrar,

James I. Mitchell, H. Godehard,

I. H. Bonsall.

[MORE PERSONALS.]

MR. ABNER LEMERT, OF CEDARVALE, AND I. H. BONSALL, OF ARKANSAS CITY, appointed Road Commissioners to locate State Road from Arkansas City, in Cowley county, to Independence, Montgomery county, met at Arkansas City, Monday, April 2nd, and elected

J. S. Cotton to fill the vacancy occasioned by I. H. Pugh's absence. After being sworn in, Mr. Lemert was elected Chairman and I. H. Bonsall, secretary.

NEW ARRIVALS. On the night of the 29th of March, at the residences of two of our citizens, Judge Christian and J. M. Holloway, each of said families have two additional mouths to provide for. The youngsters are all pert and lively. With this kind of immigration, Cowley will soon take rank with the most populous counties in the State.

PONY SALE. Thirty head of ponies were sold at Cheyenne Agency last Saturday, being the property of Richard Wanamaker, who was murdered by Dick Simpson near Cheyenne Agency on

November 24th, 1876.

DIED. Of consumption, on Saturday, March 31st, after many weeks of painful suffering, James Barr, aged 25 years. He leaves a wife and three children. The burial ceremony was performed on last Sunday.

The employees on the Arkansas City and Independence State road are John Myrtle, surveyor; J. C. Evans and Marshal Evans, chainmen; P. Lorry, flagman, W. J. Gray, marksman; Chas. Balcom, cook; Jas. Jordon and a man from Cedar Vale, teamsters, and the three Commissioners, I. H. Bonsall, J. S. Cotton, of Montgomery county, and A. Lemert of Chautauqua county.

BADLY BURNED. MR. COLLINS, living near Flat Station, set fire to the grass Monday evening, while his two little children were close by, and the flames caught the clothes of his little girl, and before they could be subdued, burned her so badly that it is doubtful if she will recover, and even is she should, it is thought her arm would have to be amputated.

A PROPOSITION to include the road from town to the Arkansas river bridge, into this road district, has been suggested by Judge McIntire and meets with general favor. By that means the road tax of this district could be used to good advantage in making it a passable road. Heretofore all the road tax has not been expended.

A meeting of the board of Creswell and Bolton Townships will be held at the bridge Friday morning at ten o'clock to examine the Arkansas river bridge and decide upon repairing it.

AGENT BEEDE, wife and daughter were here yesterday. Also, Mr. Hopkins, of Osage Agency. It is a pleasure to see such representatives of the peace commissioners as Mr. Beede.

CHARLES McINTIRE, who has been in Arkansas for several months, returned last week. Will Leonard, who went with him, remained there. Charley don't go much on that region.

RUNAWAY. A team belonging to Mr. Stansburry, ran with a wagon a distance of six miles yesterday. They started up the Arkansas and ran into town before they were stopped.

WAGA-res-sa-gab-ha, (Ed. Finney), is visiting Osage Agency this week. The above is his Indian name, and means "make write," or the man that writes.

JUDGE CHRISTIAN's twins are doing finely. The little fellows are as pert as crickets, and as playful as kittens.

[BUSINESS NOTICES.]

[RETAIL MARKET.]

[BRIDGE NOTICE.]

[SALT CITY ITEMS.]

[MORE PERSONALS.]

Prairie fires can be seen every night.

The Kaw Indians are dying at a fearful rate.

While some of the leaders of Winfield oppose the present offer of a railroad, all the mechanics and laboring men know it will be for their interests, and will vote for it.

Misses Emma Burden, Sallie Levering, Sarah E. Davis, Jennie Hanse, Ida Roberts, Arvilla Elliott, Mary Tucker, Effie Randall, Mary Lynn Emma Saint, Dora Winslow.

Mrs. M. S. Tucker, Mr. S. J. Hospell, Mrs. A. R. Houser, Mrs. Adelia Baird.

[RAILROAD REJECTED.]

[SOME FIGURES RE NARROW/STANDARD GAUGE RAILROADS.]

[EDITORIAL COLUMNS.]

From a gentleman who has just returned from Fort Sill, we learn that a fight took place between eight hunters and a band of 250 Quahada Comanche renegade Indians known as Mauwa's band, who have been absent from the Agency some time, in the Pan Handle of Texas, about 200 miles west of the Kiowa and Comanche Agency, not far from Double Mountain. The whites had lost some ponies and followed the trail until they came upon them in a ravine, when one man held the horses while the seven went to fight. Finding more Indians than they expected, the man left had to tie the horses, in order to help. The Indians seeing the horses tied ran upon them and stampeded them. The hunters finally had to beat a retreat, following a creek all day, in order to keep out of sight. The Indians, thinking that there were a number of whites, did not push them, so that by several days hard travel they reached a trading post and were safe. In the fight "Spotted Jack," a half-breed darkey, was wounded in the left thigh. D. Cairns, who came up the road with a load of buffalo meat, last week, had been with Marshall Sewell, of Missouri, who had been killed a few days before the fight took place. There are about 500 buffalo hunters in the Pan Handle, and a company of 100 men was organized and started in pursuit of the band that murderead Sewell, from Charley Rath's ranche. Also a company of soldiers from Fort Griffin, Texas, and two from Fort Sill, Indian Terri-tory, and two from Fort Elliot, Texas.

The above report comes direct from Mr. N. A. Haight, and we believe will be substantiated.

["A. W." LASHES OUT AT EDITOR E. C. MANNING.]

Nail Down the Hatchways!

Prepare for Action.

You see it makes some difference who is to handle the bonds as to how much the county ought to give--according to some people's notions. Now we will make a quotation to show the unfairness of this article, and the evident determination of the writer, whose malignant feeling toward Arkansas City is shown in every line. We quote:

"Without coming to any agreement, the gentlemen went to Arkansas City, and soon thereafter we find men in every township in the county from Arkansas City, circulating petitions."

An omission of the writer makes a lie and a misstatement in the above as much so as though he had put it into words. He should have been sworn to tell the whole truth.

He forgot to tell the people of Cowley county that the gentlemen representing the road returned to Winfield, and with them a deputation of the best citizens of Arkansas City, and that they stayed all day; and that the citizens of Winfield would not even get together in a room and state what modifications they wanted, nor listen to any terms of agreement, but treated the citizens of their neighboring city with such marked disrespect as to amount almost to insult; that they said, in effect, "Winfield controls the county--when we get ready to say the word, Arkansas City and the country townships can walk up to the trough and drink, and not until then."

After this, in the same article, comes a statement in regard to a committee from Winfield visiting Arkansas City, and again the writer's memory proves treacherous, and he only states that their committee offered to put in $100,000 each for an east and west and a north and south road--forgetting entirely to state that they offered to give $120,000 to a north and south road, and take just enough to bring an east and west road to the city of Winfield, and no further.

He forgot, also, to state that they had no reliable, reasonable project to present at Arkansas City, or anywhere else, in regard to a road from the east.

To conclude this article, I would make this one observation in the shape of an appeal to all fair minded citizens, and especially to the farmers and producers of the county: There is in the article referred to a feeling of malignity exhibited against a thriving village in your midst, in which you cannot share. It may be only the embers of a bitter political controversy, only existing in the mind of one man, and it may be the feeling of property holders in the city of Winfield, who think that they will be largely benefitted by anything which will destroy the growth of a sister town. But neither reason applies to the large majority of the citizens of the county. Every dollar of taxable property added to either city helps the county so much towards lightening the burden of taxation, and is an aid to them.

A. W.

[COMMUNICATION FROM "L" TO SCOTT.]

[STORY ABOUT BENDER FAMILY.]

[COWLEY COUNTY DIVIDED: RAILROADS.}

Cowley county is divided on her railroad projects. Arkansas City and the north part of the county are in favor of the Kansas City, Emporia & Southern road, while Winfield is opposed to it and wants only an east and west road. If this road cannot get through Cowley, it will have to go round it and into Sumner, where the people are ready and anxious to get it and will doubtless vote the requisite aid. Emporia News.

[COMMUNICATION FROM "ROBINSON CRUSOE" - RED FORK RANCH, I. T.]

[PROPOSALS FOR INDIAN SUPPLIES, GOODS, AND TRANSPORTATION.]

[PERSONALS.]

GARDNER & CO.'s new drug store will be opened next week.

O. P. HOUGHTON had about eighty rods of fence destroyed by the prairie fire east of the Walnut, last Thursday.

W. W. WALTON has been tendered a position as clerk in the office of State Superintendent of Public Instruction.

WILL MOWRY has severed his connection with E. D. Eddy, after five years steady application, on account of his health.

CORN AND OATS. Bids will be received at Fort Leavenworth, until May 8th, for corn and oats, to be delivered at Fort Gibson, Reno, and Sill, and elsewhere.

THOS. CALLAHAN circulated a petition last week asking the Township Trustee to call out a force of men to destroy the festive hoppergrass, under the law of last winter.

M. E. WELCH, the contractor and superintendent of the stone work upon the M. E. Church building in this place, is a well skilled mechanic and is executing tip-top work in hand. When completed, it will be a credit to him as well as to the city.

The officers of the east and west railroad from Cherokee are Matthewson and L. S. Hamilton of Parsons, J. McCune, of Crawford county, Col. Wilson, of Fort Scott, G. W. Brown, I. W. Lucas,

J. N. Dennis, of Cherokee, backed by Mr. Kimball, of New York.

MR. JAMES WILSON, of Leavenworth, wrote E. D. Eddy that he would ship his stock of dry goods to this place on Monday, and that he and his family would reach here about Saturday. The church of which he is a member in Leavenworth gave a party in honor of his departure last week.

CHEAP LANDS. In another column will be seen a long list of lands advertised by the Arkansas City Bank, that are offered at very reasonable rates, for cash or on time. Any man with a few hundred dollars could make a purchase from the list that would pay him fifty percent on the money invested when the railroad comes.

[KANSAS STATE MILITIA.]

Col. G. H. Norton, Arkansas City.

Capt. A. D. Keith, Arkansas City.

Capt. J. R. Musgrove, South Haven.

Capt. R. Hoffmaster, Arkansas City.

Capt. E. R. Evans, Winfield.

Lieut. Geo. Wagstaff, Guelph.

Capt. E. B. Kager, Winfield.

Capt. T. J. Riley, Wellington.

Capt. W. S. Coburn, Arkansas City.

Capt. R. W. McNown, Maple City.

Capt. E. M. Hewins, Cedarvale.

Capt. C. W. Rambo, Elk Falls.

Capt. J. W. Vannoy, Elgin.

[WINFIELD CITY ELECTION RESULTS.]

[BIG AD: WILSON'S CENTRAL STORE.]

[ITEMS FROM THE WELLINGTON PRESS.]

Mr. S. S. Sisson sold one of his carriage horses to an Indian chief at Cheyenne Agency last week. The Indian was a good judge of horse flesh.

Winfield, desirous of being a railroad terminus, snubs Arkansas City, which is affected by the same laudable ambition. Either is willing, however, to dispense with a railroad, rather than let the other have one. Meanwhile, the farmers, who are most interested, are compelled to haul their wheat fifty miles to market. 'Twas ever thus since the earliest settlement of Cowley.

This action, as we understand it, precipitates a square fight between Winfield and Arkansas City, and will unite almost solidly, the western and southern portions of the county in fierce and concentrated opposition to the proposition submitted. The proposition being gotten up and submitted in the interests of Winfield, utterly ignores the interests of the people of the largest, and by far the better half, of the entire county; and it remains to be seen whether they will submit to the imposition of being taxed enormously and for years to come merely for the benefit of the politicians and property owners of Winfield.

In the meantime, petitions are in circulation, praying for the submission of a proposition to vote township aid for the north and south road, on a line west of the Walnut, to terminate at Arkansas City.

The people are warming up to the work, and between fighting the festive grasshopper, circulating petitions, and canvassing for votes, are likely to be actively employed for the next six weeks to come. Wellington Press.

[PERSONALS.]

A lot of strolling Kaw Indians are in town.

WM. SPEERS repaired the boiler of his engine this week.

Mr. A. Wilson, of Leavenworth, is here and ready for

business.

THOS. BAKER has removed his barber shop to the basement of the City Hotel building.

A continuous brick sidewalk and awning is to be built from Mr. Wilson's store room to Benedict's corner.

A large prairie fire extended over the cemetery and a great portion of the country west of it Monday evening.

A meeting was held at Mercer's school house Monday evening, at which it was decided every man should take care of his own grasshoppers.

The Memphis road leaves Tisdale out in the cold. We don't see the object of it exactly, unless Winfield still entertains fears of losing the county seat.

Two prominent and extensive farmers of Creswell and Bolton townships, M. R. Leonard and Frank Lorry, are enthusiastic for the Kansas City railroad.

The parties that passed through this place with a wagon, carpet sack, and camping outfit, were Col. E. H. Topping and Hon. Ed. Smith, of Miami county, and Hon. T. P. Connard, of Lincoln, Nebraska, commissioners appointed by the Secretary of the Interior to appraise fifty miles square of the Indian Territory, in pursuance of the treaty of 1866 made with the Cherokee Indians. They had a cook, teamster, and secretary. The work will take about four months, for which each commissioner gets eight dollars per day and expenses.

The increase of intemperance is more apparent every day. The record of last week shows five men all "how-come-you-so?" at one time, and one perfectly helpless lying on the sidewalk at full length, entirely insensible--and still we have no saloon.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, APRIL 18, 1877.]

MR. LEANDER FINLEY, an old and esteemed citizen, having resided in this county over twenty years, moved westward, Wednesday, and will settle at Arkansas City, Kansas. He took with him a lot of fine stock, which will be a valuable importation to that section. Monmouth (Ill.) Atlas.

A dispatch from Fort Smith says the Keafor family, arrested on the charge of being the Kansas Benders, after an examination before United States Judge Parker, were released. The parties from Kansas failed to identify them.

Two gentlemen from Elk City and Longton report that it will be impossible to carry any bonds for the Parsons narrow gauge road from east to west, for the reason that there are none but standard gauge roads to connect with.

The County Commissioners called the election for the Parsons road May 22nd, instead of the 15th, as we were informed last week. The election proclamation was ordered published in but one paper in the county.

The County Commissioners met last Monday to act on the railroad petitions of Rock, Nennescah, Beaver, Cresswell, and Bolton townships.

FIVE PETITIONS for saloon licenses are in circulation, and one man offers to give $500 for the exclusive privilege to retail liquors.

[BUSINESS NOTICES.]

[FROM THE SEDAN JOURNAL.]

Mayor S. P. Channell, and J. H. Sherburne, of Arkansas City, were in town on Tuesday to attend the meeting of the railroad directors. They report Arkansas City and the Southern prat of Cowley county as being in full sympathy with us, and ready to cooperate for an east and west road.

[PETITION FOR SPECIAL ELECTION.]

[Beginning April 25, 1877.]

[RAILROAD FACTS: BY JAMES CHRISTIAN.]

A FEW FACTS ON RAILROAD.

But to resume, Cowley county is comprised of twenty-two municipal townships, and a population of over ten thousand five hundred souls, if everyone has a soul, which seems doubtful by their act. Seven thousand five hundred of the population is in the Walnut Valley. A road up and down the valley would accommodate two thirds of our present and prospective resident tax payers and build up two prosperous towns where the comforts and conveniences of civilization would center for the benefit of the great farming and producing class of the country as well as the improvement of our species.

All these benefits must be thwarted to gratify a hell engendered spirit of revenge of a few sore head politicians and disappointed office seekers whose principles are rule or ruin. Citizens of Winfield and Cowley county, the day is coming, and is not far distant, when you will curse in your bitter wrath the memory of the men that are now plotting your destruction under the false and delusive pretense of being your friends.

Take down the map of your county, examine it closely, see where its best lands lay, see for yourselves if you are not blinded by local prejudices or actuated by the most vindictive hate to a sister village of your own county, that can in no shape or manner be a rival to your commercial and financial prosperity where the bulk of our population lays. Don't let passion subjucate your judgment, you have the County Seat, the public offices, and a favorable location for a thriving business town.

Abandon your trumped up East & West company, you know that it is a myth, an iguis pat-n-us, a jack-nith o lantern.

Unite with the friends of Cowley county in putting through a proposition that will accommodate the great bulk of our citizens. As I said before, two-thirds of our voters and taxpayers reside in the Walnut Valley. This section of our county, as you all know, is the great wheat and grain producing region. East of the Walnut is more broken and better adapted to stock raising, a species of farming that does not so early need a railroad, but which it will have in due season.

[COMMUNICATION FROM "SAMUEL THOMPSON" - TISDALE.]

Many speeches were made, and many who were never known to make a public speech in their lives, gave vent to their feelings on this occasion, and held the floor for some time.

On the same evening a meeting was held in the Jarvis school house in the north part of Sheridan township. The floor was held the greater part of the evening by a man named Thomas. This man Thomas lives near Mount Contention, and whether he spoiled the Mount or the Mount spoiled him, we were unable to tell; but one thing we do know: he was very contentious. From the amount of information we could obtain, even as far north as that locality, the greater part were against the humbug.

It is the full opinion of the community, as far as I have heard, that the company is not a responsible one, that their man man never was worth anything in his life, and is reported to be worth nothing now, and is a mere railroad adventurer.

The matter is hurried upon us without giving us any opportunity of judging for or against it, and this is done for a

purpose.

Never were truer remarks penned by man, than those of Rev. Platter, of Winfield, in writing from Philadelphia last summer to the Winfield Courier. He stated that eastern capitalists and railroad companies looked upon the people of Kansas as a people who wished to make their living by their wits, and not by solid industry. So it is at the present time. Some sharpers wish to make a pile by their wits, and not by any honest principle.

As we have no confidence in the company; as we have no certainty that the road would be built even if the bonds were voted, but perhaps bring us into a disagreeable litigation without any return; and as the whole matter seems to be rotten, let us by all means vote it down, and when the time comes to vote bonds for a road, let them at least have a better appearance of value than the present proposition.

SAMUEL THOMPSON.

[MORE ON BENDERS/MISTAKE BY THOMAS BEERS IN IDENTITYING THEM.]

Thomas Beers, of this city, formerly jailer of the county, was deputy sheriff of Labette county at the time of the terrible Bender murders. He knew the Benders well. He stayed at a hotel where the notorious Kate worked for some time. He was the man who discovered the body of Dr. York. He has always believed he could find them, and was at one time close upon their track. Owing to circumstances he could not control, and because other detectives were favored above him, he gave up the chase until the administration changed.

As soon as Governor Anthony took the reins, Beers renewed his efforts, and urged an appropriation for the purpose of capturing the worst set of murderers who have stained the annals of crime. He finally received such encouragement from Governor Anthony as to go in search of the criminals himself. He claimed all the time that he knew where they were, because he had for-merly lived in the same section of Arkansas where the criminals are now residing.

It would seem that Mr. Beers made a mistake, and did not know the Benders as well as he thought he did.

[COMMUNICATION TO TRAVELER: SOURCE NOT GIVEN.]

Had an impartial observer happened to be at the county seat of Cowley county, on Monday and Tuesday last, he would have thought that the right of the people of Bolton, Creswell, Beaver, and Rock townships to peacefully petition the Commissioners on a matter entirely concerning themselves, was denied by prominent citizens of Winfield, who were in full force, to say that no railroad proposition should be entertained, unless the citizens of Winfield were consulted, and allowed to fix the route.

Not only that, but the citizens of Winfield insisted and did fix the day upon which the petitioners should vote, although every petitioner had asked for a different day, giving as their reason that they did not want to lose two days in the busy season.

Yet Manning, Millington & Co. insisted upon fixing the time, and carried the day. But after the two days struggle, the elections were ordered. The people of four of the largest townships in the county are now permitted to say whether they want a railroad or not.

Winfield will graciously permit them to vote if she cannot help it. She will allow them to market their grain at their very doors if she cannot force them to come to her. She will allow them to have stations, depots, and towns in their midst, if she cannot defeat the railroad, which is to build to them. It now remains to be seen whether a selfish policy, which would grasp everything in Cowley county, can succeed. If so, Winfield will be ahead.

[ANOTHER RAILROAD ITEM: AUTHOR UNKNOWN.]

A narrow gauge road six miles in the township will give on its road bed $42,000 valuation with a proportion of the selling stock of the road. The station and a few stores will add $2,000 more taxable valuation, and it will also bring every man in the township within three miles of a shipping point. A township can very easily stand a larger tax when you raise the taxable valuation $100,000.

There was a man in Winfield who thought a majority of the votes in Rock was not equal to two fifths of the resident tax payers.

Winfield, after driving away a live prospect from the practical railroad men, and leaving Rock, Tisdale, Dexter, and other townships out in the cold, is now crying out, "Thou canst not say I did it." But the deed is done; the townships east and west propose to build their own roads and enjoy them at home.

Howard City and Elk City having united in the support of the Emporia narrow gauge road wraps the binding sheet around the Parsons, Winfield, Ellsworth, and Puget Sound road.

In justice to the feelings of Winfield, it should be "laid away tenderly, buried with care; fashioned so slenderly, young and so fair."

[ANOTHER BENDER ARTICLE.]

The fact that the two stories came from entire different sources, both pretending to reveal the facts of the death of the Benders by lynching, is significant, to say the least. If true, it is very strange the authorities knew nothing of it. It is absolutely certain that Gov. Osborn did not.

[EDITORIAL COLUMNS.]

[K. C., E. & S. R. R.: KANSAS CITY, EMPORIA & SOUTHERN RAILROAD]

The banks failed, the crash came, and the chimerical schemes vanished. Then the mania relapsed into the greatest revulsion against anything that ran on a track. Candidates for United States Senator even distained to ride on the cars, and meandered to Topeka in farm wagons. This was the memorable "hay seed" era, and no man was considered available for office unless he could establish beyond controversy, his opposition to railroads from infancy. It may be remakred this was no difficult task for the average Kansas politician.

So from one extreme, the people went to the other, and instead of being all in favor of railroads, they were nearly all opposed to them.

The panic gave men time to cogitate, if not the opportunity to look about them and get their bearings. Now after four years of observation and study, during which time the State is well nigh restored to financial health, they are prepared to act more intelligently and support a sounder policy.

THEN COMES A PITCH FOR RAILROADS TO GO TO KANSAS CITY...AND NOT TO ST. LOUIS!

[NARROW GAUGE PROSPECTS: EMPORIA NEWS.]

The A. T. & S. F. company is taking an active part against the narrow gauge. Of all things they do not want a competing line through Southwestern Kansas, and especially do they dislike the idea of competing with a narrow gauge. They have their agents and bummers at work circulating all sorts of stories in regard to the narrow gauge proposition.

Among other things, they took the pains to send to Chicago to pry into the private affairs of the gentlemen who propose to invest in the narrow gauge, and are now circulating stories to the effect that the company has no money. That is an old dodge, and was played on the Santa Fe company when they were talking of building that line. Such stories are not worth a moment's attention.

We have seen the most emphatic and satisfactory statements from the leading bankers of Chicago that the narrow gauge company is entirely able to undertake the enterprise. We urge the people not to be turned aside by stories told by parties interested in other projects. Emporia News.

[ITEMS FROM THE TELEGRAM.]

Messrs. Channell, Walton, Houghton, and others, of Arkansas City, represented that city before the Board of County Commissioners, in the North & South Railroad matter.

[PERSONALS.]

The mill on Grouse creek has been abandoned.

We are sorry to learn of the death of Capt. J. B. Nipp's wife.

Mr. Chamberlain traded for Mr. Burkey's brick house this week.

LUMBER. MR. SILAS PARKER will open a lumber yard at this place next week.

JACK McCLOSKY sold his interest in the Sha-was-cos-pa mill to B. B. Spencer.

DIED. On Friday evening, of consumption, Mrs. Olds, aged about forty years.

THE WALNUT has been raging for several days, and the necessity of the bridge realized.

Two calves belonging to Mr. Simms were carried down the Walnut last week by the high water.

RUDOLPH HOFFMASTER intends going to the mountains soon, and proposes to sell everything he has.

The freighters who went into the Territory loaded with corn, got to racing, and had a general smash up.

Dr. Shepard returned from St. Louis Monday evening. While there he purchased the drugs for L. H. Gardner's store.

Mr. Lewis tried the ford at Murdock's after Mr. Rhodes went downstream, and returned home to tell his friends he got wet.

If Standley hadn't made the shore when he was plunged from his horse into the mighty Walnut, he would have been cold meat by this time.

Mr. Smith, one of the Commissioners to appraise the Indian lands, made us a pleasant call Monday. His camp at present will be on Bodoc creek, sixteen miles south of this place.

CAPT. O. C. SMITH, who left this place about three years ago to accept a position on a Lake Erie boat, returned last week. The Captain is an old-time resident of Cowley County.

Agent Burgess, at Pawnee Agency, expects his successor to arrive every day. Mr. Burgess' health did not permit him to stay with the Indians, and they all express regret that he is compelled to leave them.

NARROW ESCAPE. While H. P. Standley was attempting to cross the Walnut at Harmon's ford, last Sunday, his horse went down and he was compelled to leave him and swim ashore in order to save himself. After struggling a few minutes, the horse came to the surface, turned about and made its way to the bank. Mr. Standley did not see the animal until he came back in a boat, and had thought it was drowned. Being a good swimmer is all that saved him from a watery grave.

MR. RHODES, with Mr. Ela's team, was washed down the Walnut last Friday evening, as he was crossing at Murdock's ford. The team and wagon landed on an island a short distance below the ford. Mr. Rhodes complains thqt there was no water gauge to indicate the depth of the water. Road overseers should see that every stream of any importance has sign posts showing thed depth of the water. The law imposes a heavy fine for the neglect of it.

DIED. Of consumption, March 30th, after two years of almost continuous confinement, Mrs. Martilda A. Mouser, of Beaver township. She leaves a husband and three children to mourn her loss, besides a large circle of relatives and friends. She was a member of the church, and for many years lived a consistent Christian life. Her brother, E. G. Brown, died four days later, of heart disease, at Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California.

F. BROWN.

The Commissioners appointed to appraise the fifty mile strip of the Cherokee land in the Indian Territory, have their camp at present on Shilocco. They expect a company of soldiers to join them before they start west. The object of the appraisement of the lands is to locate and sell it to friendly Indians, according to the treaty of 1866. Many Pawnees are already occupying a portion of the reserve.

A company of soldiers arrived here this week to accompany the Commissioners in the Territory. Their work begins on the west side of the Arkansas river at this place, thence west to Colorado on the north line, and to the Pan Handle of Texas on the south line, including a strip nearly 300 miles long by fifty-four in breadth, and is for the purpose of locating friendly Indians on.

MARRIED. On Thursday, April 19th, by Rev. Platter, John M. Reid and Miss Lizzie Ross, both of Winfield.

On the same evening, by Rev. Rushbridge, James Vance, of Wichita, and Miss Jennie McGaahy, of Winfield.

The City Council met and organized last Saturday. Wm. Sleeth was appointed Treasurer and I. H. Bonsall City Clerk. No Marshal or Street Commissioner was appointed. The officers are: Mayor. H. H. Kellogg; Police Judge, Jas. Christian; Councilmen: James Benedict, H. P. Farrar, J. I. Mitchell, H. Godehard, and

I. H. Bonsall.

READ the railroad propositions to the townships of Rock Creek, Beaver, Creswell, and Bolton, and see if they are not the best that have ever been offered to the people--especially those of Rock Creek and Beaver townships. Nenescah and Vernon are determined to have similar ones, and the line will then be complete.

SILVER. Great excitement prevails east of Lazette from the discovery of silver ore on the Flint Hills. A specimen was sent to St. Louis to be assayed, and the assayest wrote that he would come immediately to the place where it was discovered, as it was of an extraordinary quality.

DICK WALKER, MAYOR OF WINFIELD AND SHERIFF OF THIS COUNTY, was in town yesterday with his deputy, Burt Covert, in search of John Barber, who attempted to rape his half sister at Dexter last week, and was shot in the head by her brother, the ball striking about the ear and coming out alongside of the nose. Barber was lying in bed, unable to be up, as all supposed, until last Sunday when he heard that he was to be tried for the murder of four soldiers in Texas. He then got up and left. When last seen Monday noon, he was riding a poor pony, coming from Harmon's ford, with a bandage about his head. Parties are in pursuit of him.

ANOTHER RAILROAD. A meeting will be held in Neosho Falls, Kansas, on May 2, 1877, in the interest of a narrow gauge railroad from Kansas City, by way of Paola, Garnett, Neosho Falls, Yates Center, Toronto, and Eureka, through Cowley and Sumner counties, in the direction of Santa Fe, New Mexico. By direction of G. A. Colton and others.

THE M. E. CHURCH OF THIS CITY, now in course of erection, is 56 feet long by thirty in breadth; height of wall 15 feet. It is now rapidly approaching completion, and is a fine specimen of architecture, and will be large enough to accommodate any audience ordinarily assembling in Southern Kansas.

LIEUTENANT O. T. WIETING, of the 23rd U. S. Infantry, from Fort Riley, Kansas, with fifteen men, camped south of town last night. The men are picked soldiers, and as gentlemanly fellows as any we have met on the border. They are to accompany the Commissioners in the Indian Territory.

There is a particular spot near Wyard Gooch's place that the lightning strikes almost every storm. During the last month it has set the prairie grass on fire twice. Just as like as not there is a silver mine there, or some other mineral.

SOME PARTIES are reporting that the object of appraising the Indian land south of us is to open it for settlement. The statement is entirely false and will prove a detriment to the county if it is not properly understood.

FROM JUDGE McINTIRE, OUR TRUSTEE, we learn that there are 1,052 inhabitants in Creswell Township. In 1875 there were but 720, showing an increase of 332. Number of families excluslive of old bacherlors and maids: 206.

THE COWLEY COUNTY BANK has just purchased one of the latest improved "time locks," at a cost of about $400. These locks are set by a clock, and cannot be opened until the time arrives that they are set to.

[STATE ROAD FROM ARKANSAS CITY TO INDEPENDENCE.]

The commissioners to locate the State road from Arkansas City to Independence met at the former place on Monday last and commenced the work. The length of the road to be established is about 80 miles, and to do the work properly will take some time. The commissioners cannot expect to please every individual or every locality, and hence they should not start in with that idea. A road over good ground, though it be a few miles longer, may be a shorter route in fact than it would be on a more direct line but worse ground. A road too, through a thirckly settled community, would be preferable to one through a district sparsely settled, but the commissioners will consider all these things before making the final location. Chautauqua Journal.

[ACCIDENTAL DROWNING AT WINFIELD: MISS BELLE WREN.]

[BUSINESS NOTICES.]

[SAMPLE OF TOWNSHIP PROPOSITIONS: BOLTON TOWNSHIP.]

[MORE PERSONALS.]

A freight wagon, bound for Fort Sill, was labeled:

"C. B. & Q. R. R., 1877, B.C."

We have learned that the commissioners appointed to appraise land in the Territory have warned the whites from taking timber therefrom under penalty of the law, which makes it a penitentiary offense.

Arkansas City licenses no saloons. The drug stores supply the demand for "firewater" for the thirsty "Arkansawians," while the sturdy farmers wend their way to the city of Winfield for their little refreshments. Telegram.

Salt City, Sumner Co., April 16, 1877.

Robert Thompson was married to Miss Ora Belknap on Tuesday evening.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Mills, on Sunday the 7th, a daughter: weight 9-1/2 pounds.

Salt City is favored with a saloon and drug store.

Crops are looking well and farmers are busy. B.

FIRE. On last Wednesday night, at about 12 o'clock, during the rain, flames were seen in the direction of Judge McIntire's house, and a rush was made for the scene by those who chanced to be up at the time. On arriving at the fire, it was found to be the one just vacated by the widow of Jas. Barr, and owned by David T. Thompson. Mrs. Barr had moved out of the building in the morning, and no fire had been left, and no one was seen about in the evening until it was in a blaze. No cause can be assigned for the fire, except that it was the work of an incendiary. It was burned so completely that not a shingle or scrap of board could be seen afterwards.

[OPPOSITION TO CHANGING THE BOND LAW.]

If ever the truth was spoken, it is expressed in the following item from the Cowley County Telegram, the editor of which opposed the change of the law, as did the TRAVELER, citing the disadvantages of a change at the time.

"There are a few men in this county who strongly favored the change of the bond law from a two-thirds vote to a majority vote, who now curse the day the law was changed. They see they ran their necks square into a noose, and now that it is being slowly but surely tightened, they have awakened to a sense of their danger, and wish themselves well out of the scrape. If it should lead to the building of a railroad around Winfield, the citizens of Winfield will then heap bitter curses upon them, and the devilish tricks by which the law was changed.

[COMMUNICATION FROM JAMES CHRISTIAN.]

"My friend, I have taxes enough to pay now. I sell all I can raise here at home. This county is emphatically a stock raising country; we don't need a railroad. I make more money in raising cattle and hogs than I can in raising wheat to sell. Enough to bread myself, and family is all I want, and my stock can walk to market. I am perhaps the largest tax payer in my township, but I find no difficulty in getting along without a railroad. The distance to market don't bother me, and I have as much to sell as any of my neighbors. My experience is that the man who has nothing to sell is the furthest from market. My neighbor across the creek is just the man for you to call upon. He has nothing to sell, neither grain nor stock, but he is crazy for a railroad."

I remember, when a boy in my native land, of seeing a tavern sign called "The Four 'Alls.'" It was the picture of four men, each rigged out in the toggery of his respective calling. One had a crown on his head, and under him the words, "The king rules all;" another had a gun on his shoulder, and under him the words, "The soldier fights for all;" the third had a big book in his hand, and under him the words, "The preacher prays for all;" while the fourth fellow was represented as wearing a long-tailed coat and bearing in his hands a bag of money, with under him the words, "The farmer pays for all." Yes, my farmer friends of Cowley county, in this land of civil and religious liberty; in this land of freedom, as well as in monarchical old England, you have the inestimable privilege of "paying for all."

If there is any railroad built through your county by the aid of railroad bonds, you will have it to pay for. Then exercise your prerogative, and say where it shall run to do the greatest good to the greatedst number, and also what description of road you want. Don't let a few town lot speculators bulldoze you out of what your sense of right and justice demands. Demand that the road, if built, shall run where it will do the most good to the farmer, the produce raiser for and life sustainer of all.

JAMES CHRISTIAN.

[COMMUNICATION FROM "REM TENEMUS" TO EDITOR SCOTT.]

On the morning of April 16, in company with a fellow townsman, we found ourselves eastward bound, to see what was to be seen and learn what was to be learned. What we learned of the Flint ridges, etc., does not concern us now. What we learned while in Elk, pertaining to railroad matters, may interest your readers as much as anything else.

One of the first things we learned was that COWLEY COUNTY was a unit on the narrow gauge east and west. Prominent gentlemen from Winfield had represented to citizens of Elk county that Cowley would "go solid" for the M. P. & W. R. R. narrow gauge. This was new to the unenlightened, and hard to reconcile with what we knew to be a fact--that a very respectable proportion of the citizens of Cowley county regarded the east and west proposition as a wild project to defeat a more substantial proposition, which would now have been before the county, had it not been for the dictatorial attitude of the city of Winfield.

The only plausible and possible explanation that we could give was that these prominent gentlemen either supposed they were Cowley county, or that they carried Cowley county in their pockets, as heretofore asserted.

Another thing we learned was that ELK COUNTY was not united on railroad matters. We did not find a single man who preferred a narrow gauge to a standard gauge east and west. They said: "The standard gauge is what we want; but if we cannot get the standard, we want the narrow gauge, rather than no road at all."

We learned also that a proposition was likely to be submitted soon to build a STANDARD GAUGE from Independence westward to Cowley County. Independence gentlemen expressed themselves as favorable to extending the line of the L. L. & G. railroad westward to save to the city of Independence and to that road the amount of trade already tributary to it, as well as to tap the trade in Cowley and Sumner counties, now tributary to the

A. T. & S. F. railroad.

In short, Mr. Editor, from what we could learn, we are candidly of the opinion that the standard gauge from Independence is the only east and west road that will be built for many years to come.

Is it then the part of wisdom for Cowley county to commit itself for eighteen months or more to a project that never had any existence than in the brain of a few scheming, selfish men?

[EDITORIAL COLUMN: ATTACK ON E. C. MANNING.]

We shall take pleasure in having that paper laid away for reference. Place it with the one of 1873, where we opposed the issue of the $200,000 bonds to the Kansas & Nebraska Company, when the editor of the Courier endeavored to have the Commissioners issue them after it was known they had defrauded Marion county and did not expect to build any portion of the road from the beginning to the terminus.

[COMMUNICATION FROM "VOTER" - TISDALE.]

Is it right for the producers of this county to support a proposition so evidently one sided; or in other words, to assume a large debt with only a prrospective benefit, for the purpose of forwarding the interests of the town of Winfield? You will find that the men who are prominent in urging this road are the same who by combination in fixing the lowest tariff or prices, have in time past bought your wheat, wood, and other products at rates that insured your continued poverty. They hold mortgages on three-fourths of your farms, to secure money loaned at the most usurious interest, and they now ask you to assume an additional debt, for purposes for which they chiefly will be gainers.

It is very doubtful, in principle, whether any railroad should be built except by the unassisted efforts of its own corporators. With us at this juncture, with the possible ravages of the grasshoppers, the assumption of such a burden is of questionable expediency. It cannot be that the teminus of this road at Winfield, is for the interest of the county at large.

Its extension to Arkansas City would furnish us with an additional market for our products, while it would enable us to make purchases of goods at from five to ten percent less than sold for at Winfield.

As for the additional claim, urged by those who are representatives of that place, vix.: that the wealth, intelligence, and moral character of the county are centered there, and that the counties should support these virtues--this all may be so. Of the versatility of its citizens, there is little doubt. When you find professional men engaged in trade, public educators as peddlers, and even divines ready, not only to heal the bruised spirit, but to loan money at 30 percent, it must, indeed, be a carping mind that would deny their liberality.

Finally, previous to casting his vote, let each voter ask himself, "Which can I do the easier--pay this additional tax, or haul my produce to Wichita at a time of year when I have nothing else to do?"

Do not delude yourselves with the idea that what you consume will cost less. Freight now is carried cheaper by team than any railroad can transport it. Increased taxation in the United States has always meant a cessation of immigration and a decline in the value of real estate.

VOTER.

[SOUTH KANSAS & WESTERN RAILROAD.]

On motion of C. M. Scott, it was moved that the officers of the local company should consist of a President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary.

H. B. KELLEY, Secretary.

[PERSONALS.]

CORN 40 cents per bushel.

STREETS lined with teams.

NEWCOMERS in town every day now.

PAWNEES in town with robes to trade.

New stage drive in Tommy Young's place.

Walker's bay "Spray" team travels lively.

The railroad bonds have carried in Butler county.

Greenwood county is to have the K. C. R. & S. F. R.

Cayote wolves are becoming numerous north of town.

JOHN EVANS is going to apply for a city license to sell beer.

WHEAT $1.50 per bushel in Arkansas City and $1.70 in Wichita.

MR. RANDALL is erecting a new house north of this present location.

School began in Theaker's school house Monday. Mrs. Houser is teaching.

A. THOMPSON sold his south 80 acres to Gardner Mott for a team worth $300.

BARBER CAUGHT. Before leaving this place last Tuesday week, Sheriff Walker deputized A. W. Patterson, and offered him a bonus of fifteen dollars if he would capture John Barber, who had escaped from the authorities at Dexter two days before. Mr. Patterson secured the assistance of Constable Gray, and the two started in pursuit. Before going far, they learned he had gone up the Walnut, and immediately followed. After hunting the most of the night, they abandoned the pursuit until next morning.

In the morning Patterson and George Walker found the trail of the criminal and followed it until they came to the house of Robert White, where it stopped. Alighting from the buggy both went into the house and found the man lying in bed asleep, with a Colt's improved revolver and Bowie knife hanging in their sheaths on the bed post near his head. These were taken possession of by the officers, and a gun and pistol aimed at his head while they took hold of his leg to awaken him. As soon as he opened his eyes, Patterson said to him, "You are my prisoner." He realized his situation at once, and cooly remarked, "Where are you going to take me?" He was told that he would have to go to Winfield, and he readily assented to it, as his wound needed careful treatment. He told the officers he did not want to go back to Elk county for fear his father and brother would mob him.

In conversation afterwards he told the officers if he had not been wounded, they could not have taken him. In reply to a question of killing the soldiers in Texas, he stated he had heard of it and that it was a man by the same name as his own, but not him. He is now in jail at Winfield, awaiting trial. From all accounts, his father and brother are not as worthy people as they might be, as the father of the culprit, it is said, sent his son to shoot the half brother, saying he had $6,000 to clear him with.

BRAKE DOWN AND UPSET. On last Friday morning Judge Christian and the editor of this paper started for Tisdale and Howard county in a light spring buggy. After traveling some fifteen miles, the spring of the buggy was broken by a sudden jar, and they were compelled to return for repairs. While returning on the east bank of the Walnut, the wheel slipped somewhat, throwing the weight on the broken spring, which was in front, causing the buggy to instantly capsize. Mr. Christian was thrown considerable distance, striking the ground on the back of his head and shoulders, but soon recovered himself. The editor went with the buggy and alighted very easy. The horses did not make much of an effort to run, and in a few minutes the buggy was arighted, and they came into town balancing the vehicle by both sitting on the same side. This made the second fall Scott has received on the east bank of the Walnut within the last year, and the second upset Judge Christian has experienced within the past few months.

J. L. STUBBS and Miss GERTRUDE FINNEY are to be married by Rev. Fleming, at Osage Agency tomorrow. We have not the pleasure of the acquaintance of the lady of Lindsey's choice, but know she is of one of the best families of Lawrence. What we could say in behalf of our friend could not add more to his credit, as he is, and always has been recognized as one of the most gentlemanly young men that ever graced the Kansas border. May peace, prosperity, and long life attend them.

HORSE RACE. Arrangements have been made to try the speed of "Sleepy Jack," owned by Hodge Murdock, and "Gray Cow," owned by Jim Moreland, on the second Saturday in June, next, for $500 a side, with $50 forfeit, on the track seven miles east of Caldwell.

MARRIED. At Winfield, on Thursday, April 26th, by Rev. Platter, Mr. JOSEPH DISSER and Miss KATIE BIRDZELL, both of this county. The lonely and dismal surroundings of a bachelor's life were too much for the genial and lively disposition of Joseph, and hence he has acted upon the wise and noble example of his forefathers, and taken unto himself a partner for life. Keeping "batch," mending breeches, and living alone no longer is

Not for Joe, Oh, no, no,

If he knows it, not for Joseph.

IN THE AIR. A marriage contagion surely pervades the atmosphere at Osage Agency. Tomorrow J. L. Stubbs is to be married. Next week Ed. Finney will do likewise, and the week following Mr. Furguson, of the same place, will unite himself. Bachelors from Kaw and the neighboring Agencies fear to remain long while on business at Pawhuska's fair capitol on account of the prevalence. The trader from Kaw made a visit there last week and nearly killed a horse getting home, so great was his fright.

It is generally believed the bonds will be defeated, owing to the want of confidence in the parties who are to build the road.

STEAMBOAT COMING. MR. GRAVEROCK, who has contracted to bring the "General Wiles" steamboat, belonging to the company at this place, from Little Rock, says he will make the start in about thirty days. He asked for more time so as to allow him to finish erecting a bridge in Neosho county that he has the contract for.

TOMMY YOUNG has been a driver on Tisdale's stage line for seven years. Within the past few months he has not enjoyed very good health, and has taken a "lay-off" of a few months to

recruit.

ARKANSAS CITY's prospects for becoming the terminus of two railroads are becoming more apparent every day, and many people are seeking locations in the town in consequence of it.

The editor and Judge Christian made a visit to Chautauqua county last week, going by the way of Silverdale, Maple City, Otto, and Cedar Vale to Sedan. They were absent three days.

THE TRAVELER OFFICE ATTACHEES furnish a local each week now. Last Sunday week Standley navigated the Walnut, and a few days after the editor measured his length in the clay banks.

BENEDICT and GARDNER are going to build another building between their stores on Summit street, and erect a new tin shop in plce of the old one.

FIRE. DR. SHEPARD'S dwelling took fire from the flue last Saturday evening, but it was discovered and extinguished before much damage was done.

JAMES HUEY goes to the county seat to make a numerical index of the land titles of Cowley county, by order of the

Commissioners.

NOTICE TO DOG OWNERS: On and after the 1st day of May,

A. D. 1877, all dogs found running at large, within the city of Arkansas City, not having a proper check as provided by ordinance, will be liable to be killed by the City Marshal, and the owners of such dog or dogs, will be liable to arrest, and upon conviction before the Police Judge, fined in sums not less than $5.00 nor more than $10.00 for each offense.

Arkansas City, May 1st, A. D. 1877.

I. H. BONSALL, JAS. BENEDICT,

City Clerk. Acting Mayor.

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

[COMMUNICATION FROM BOLTON TOWNSHIP: AUTHOR NOT GIVEN.]

Polk Stevens has moved off of the State line. It is a good thing for the people, as they need what little State line he left to tie tht iron horse, when it comes down on the narrow gauge.

[COMMUNICATION RE RAILROADS FROM "L" - AT THE CAPITOL.]

Everywehre, on the streets or in the stores, where two or more are congregated, you will find if you listen that their main topic is "railroad." There is not a man in this city that really believes that if the east and west proposition should be carried at the coming election that the road would be built. It is simply gotton up to kill the north and south proposition, and to fill the pockets of a few corner lot men in the city of Winfield.

I am a resident of this city, but do not think that the good, square farmers and taxpayers of this county should be bulldozed in any such manner. We need a railroad, and must have one, but let's not tie our county up in aid of a road that will never reach us.

In conversation with one of the ring leaders of this east and west humbug, last week, I asked him why could they not compromise with Arkansas City. He said that "there was no use as they would hear to nothing," simply pointing to the escrow clause as the main objection, stating that bonds placed in escrow were liable to be stolen; and another prominent gentleman and corner lot man of this city said, "Let Arkansa City go to h__l. We have no faith in the east and west proposition, but when we want a railroad, we can get it without the assistance of Arkansas City."

This, you understand, is not the feeling of all, but of a great many who are ignorant of the fact tht this is a rotten affair gotten up to fill the pockets of a few, and deprive the people of the benefit of a railroad for years to come, and who allow themselves to be led about by such men as above mentioned.

Winfield has a street preacher who preaches on the streets every Saturday.

Everyone has the measles, mumps, or railroad fever.

Jo. Disser stopped with his bride at the Central Hotel Sunday night.

M.

[COMMUNICATION FROM JOHN McLAY - BOULDER COUNTY, COLORADO.]

In the Mountains--Narrow Gauge.

I see by your paper that you are having quite a lively time on the railroad question, standard gauge vs. narrow gauge. I also see in your paper some well written pieces concerning the different gauges of railroads, but I think the narrow gauge has the best of it--that is as far as my experience goes, and I think I have had quite an experience, if you call riding on a narrow gauge any experience. I always pay great attention to it for it is my favorite railroad, and I think it will just suit Cowley county. I would like you to ask your many readers if they can cite a case off a bankrupt narrow gauge railroad. Of course, there are not many in this country yet; but all that are built, pay well, so that speaks well for the narrow gauge railroad.

I see that your old enemy, Winfield, has broken out in a fresh place. It appears that they want the terminus of a railroad, and will not be satisfied with anything short of that. Now it seems strange to me that Arkansas City and its surroundings will be bulldozed so long by Manning & Co. You have got the fort, now hold it. Make no compromises, for you are in the right and the right wrongs no man, and I hope you will succeed in voting the necessary bonds to build the road.

You know that I have taken your paper ever since I left Arkansas City, something over two years ago, and in that time I have shown it to some hundreds of people. They read the paper and say, "Well, Jack, that must be a great country, but what caused you to leave it?" "Well, it is sixty miles to a railroad point." "Ah! that is it. Well, I don't want any of it in mine." Now that is the prevailing opinion with everyone that I have come in contct with, that is, if they want to farm. For myself, with a railroad, I can go on my claim and make money, or salt, but without one, it is no earthly account to me.

I see by your paper that quite a number of men are coming to Colorado from Salt City, to go into the mining business, but they will find that it is not all gold that glitters. They will find that there is quite a lot of base metal mixed with it--at least, I have found it so, and I am an old miner. I suppose they will not be contented, however, until they give it a trial. The will find, also, that it is quite different in a man working for himself or for some one else, especially in these bad times; for when a man hires another, he takes the worth of his money of him. They will find that there is quite a sprinkling of the "slave driver" in the employer in mining districts. JOHN McLAY.

[COWLEY COUNTY TRIAL DOCKET.]

State versus Andrew H. Horneman.

" " Martin Barber.

" " Jacob G. Titus.

" " Zebulon Foster.

" " John W. Barber.

Drury Warren vs. Tice Saulsberry.

[MARTIN BARBER, OF DEXTER, SHOOTS & WOUNDS HALF BROTHER, J. W.]

About this time, Martin Barber, who is a man of exemplary character, about 23 years of age, returned from Emporia, and was told what had occurred; also, that his brother, J. W., had gone to Lazette and left word for Martin to come and see him. Martin started immediately, and not finding him at Lazette, went on to Dexter and found him. After having a few words together, Martin drew a revolver and fired at J. W., the ball taking effect just below his right ear and coming out under his right eye; inflicting a dangerous but not necessarily fatal wound.

Martin Barber then gave himself up to the authorities of Cowley county, and was taken to Winfield, where he waived a preliminary examination and gave bonds in the sum of $2,000 for his appearance at the next term of the District Court.

J. W. Barber, on Sunday night, after having been wounded on Friday, left Dexter, avowedly for the Indian Nation. He is said to have remarked on leaving that he would yet come back to Howard City and "wake them up," meaning his father and sister.

There seems to be some old grudge existing between J. W. Barber and his father, Leander Barber; what it is we have not heard.

Leander Barber moved to this country some two or three years ago from Bath county, Kentucky.

Martin Barber, the man who did the shooting, has always borne a good character where he was known, and we are convinced that the deed was committed, as he conscientiously believed, in the defense of the lives of his father and sister.

Elk County Ledger.

[COAL AT SALT CITY.]

On motion of Mr. Wm. Berkey, an election of five directors for a coal company was ordered. This resulted in the selection of the following gentlemen: George Reynolds, I. H. Hudson, Robert Mills, L. Small, and Wm. Berkey.

Moved and seconded that H. B. Pruden be the Treasurer of the company. On motion, W. E. Chenoweth was chosen Secretary.

Messrs. Berkey and Mills were instructed to confer with Todd & Royal and make arrangements with them on a proposition to proceed with the old shaft.

Motion made by Mr. Lewis that the two men who confer with Todd & Royal meet the Board of Directors on Saturday, May 5th, 1877, at 10 o'clock a.m., and give their report of the result of the conference, and that they invite Todd & Royal to meet the board at that time in the school house at Salt City.

[EDITORIAL COLUMNS.]

RAILROAD MEETING. A railroad meeting will be held at this place in Pearson's Hall, Wednesday, May 14th, at one o'clock, to consider the railway interests of Cowley county. All are invited to be present. Endeavors will be made to have prominent railway men address the meeting.

John Dean, late of Cowley county, Kansas, who was reported drowned in the Arkansas river, near We-a-lar-ka; Creek Nation, July 1876, circumstantial evidence and partial admission is that he was murdered. The officers of the law are at work.

Offer to go Through Winfield?

Letter from Gov. Eskridge.

Say to the people of the townships, in which the propositions are now pending, if they want the road, vote the aid and they will get it. Greenwood county has carried the proposition and the survey will commence this week, and then work for the construction will be prepared as fast as possible.

The truth will do to stand by. Mr. Young will be here Wednesday next to commence the location of the route.

[RAILROAD MATTERS IN BUTLER COUNTY.]

[COMMUNICATION FROM "TIMOTHY GOURD SEED" - SAN JUAN MINES, CO.]

Please accept my compliments, and don't forget old Bill Wilson.

[COMMUNICATION FROM "ROBINSON CRUSOE" - RED FORK RANCHE, I.T.]

[TEACHER CERTIFICATES.]

[COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.]

Judge Christian reported on his trip to Winfield to redeem city lots sold for taxes, but not paying all taxes due, they were not redeemed.

Petition of L. W. Currier's for dram shop license, containing 125 names, referred to City Clerk, I. H. Bonsall, and City Attorney, Amos Walton.

[PERSONALS.]

Mr. Newman has wheat that has headed.

Jeffers has a boy, and Hawthorne a girl.

A child of Mr. Garris was buried yesterday.

Mr. Estus is building a good frame building.

Chet Ward sold his blacksmith shop to Felton & Wood.

Haywood sold three mowing machines to the Osage Agent this week.

Old Mr. Sweet is living with his son George at Alleghany, Pennsylvania.

Rev. Wingar expects to be absent three or four weeks on a tour to recuperate.

E. C. Hawkins has his cane mill ready for work waiting for the time to come.

Salt City was represented last Saturday by Wm. Berkey and

H. B. Pruden.

Ladies always meet a cordial reception and prompt attention at Wilson's Central Store.

Rev. David Thompson supplied the pulpit of the First Church last Sunday evening.

Will Mowry was learning city life in Wichita this week. He returned Monday evening.

Charley Hawkins, Rev. Blevins, and old Mr. Terry were married last week. All widowers.

J. L. Stubbs and wife, escorted by Monateur De La Ed. Finney, will be at this place May 16th.

COURT began last Monday. There are 92 cases on the docket, and six days will probably complete the term.

TERRY WOODYARD has put up a bench in Kellogg & Hoyt's store and will arrange the machinery of your watch so that it will keep sun or railroad time.

MR. KELLOGG, registrar of Sedwick County, and G. W. Seevey, of Hoopstown, Ill., called on us last week. Mr. Seevey was looking for a suitable location for a bank.

HOUGHTON & McLAUGHLIN. Almost from the beginning of Arkansas City, the firm of Houghton & McLaughlin has been a familiar household word with the people of Cowley and Sumner counties. Other firms have started, changed hands, and finally gave way to the grasshopper and Indian panics, yet the "Old Reliable Green Front" has pursued its onward course, until now we find them occupying a building one hundred feet long, on one side of the street, filled with dry goods, clothing, and every conceivable article of apparel, while on the opposite side is their grocery and queensware department, almost as large. Their trade is by no means confined to this county alone, but reaches far to the western border and almost to Texas. During the year 1874, their trade with the Osage Indians alone, for four months, amounted to $30,000; and since then, they have been parties to a contract with the Kaws, Osages, Pawnees, Cheyenne & Arrapahoes, Wichitas, Caddoes, and affiliated bands, Kiowas, and Comanchees. Having the advantage of buying largely, they buy cheap; and selling a large quantity of goods, they can afford to sell at a smaller margin. Last week their spring stock arrived, and it is now displayed on their avenue shelves. To all who have not seen them, or made a visit to the new store, it will pay to go.

At present its delicate little pods are half grown, and when its spores begin to expand--which will probably be in August, he will be glad to send carefully prepared specimens to Eastern botanists or others who may be interested in this, his favorite branch of botany. In the "Naturalists Directory," published a few months ago, his address was Leavenworth, Kansas. Naturalists will please notice that his address is changed to Arkansas City, Cowley county, Kansas.

ROSE'S HORSE. A little fun, meant entirely for a joke, came near resulting in a serious matter a few days since, in the peaceful township of Bolton. It was something after the following manner. A young man was in the habit of calling on a young lady. One evening not long past, he came as usual, tied his horse to the wagon, and went into the house. When he was ready to return home, his horse was gone, and he had to "foot it." A day or two passed and the horse did not return, and search began, with no result. Then vigilance committees were talked of, and orders given to one of the parties concerned to find that horse. Before violent measures were taken, the animal was found stuck in the mud, some distance from where it was turned loose.

One of the most cowardly, sneaking, detestable, and little tricks was perpetrated on Mr. L. C. Carrier, Monday night, that has been brought to our observation for some time. Evidently it has been some enemy of the man who has not the courage to speak to him or of him; but in the darkness of night, sought not only to ruin the name of the man, but to drag down his family and connections. We refer to the obscene sign placed alongside of his house. The gentleman so grossly insulted can have the satisfaction, however, that the act is denounced as contemptible by every pure minded citizen.

In addition to the World's Fair to be held at this place next Monday, the Osage Indians propose giving a public war dance for a small contribution to be donated by the crowd. Many would rather witness their wild freaks than the trained actions of horse and riders. Come in anyway, and see the fun, whether you go to the show or not.

DEXTER, April 27th. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Merydith, Friday, April 20th, a ten pound daughter. The grasshoppers are sick, and are about to take a relapse on account of the cold rains. A railroad meeting was held at the school house on the 20th, to cuss and discuss railway matters in general. HUGO S.

TWO PETITIONS FOR A SALOON LICENSE were presented to the city council at their meeting Monday evening: one of L. C. Currier's with 125 names; and one of Vice and Newcome with 131 names. A remonstrance of 152 names was also presented. To obtain a license, it requires the names of a majority of the residents over twenty-one years of age, and as the Council had no census of the city, it was left with the City Clerk and Attorney to determine how many residents the city contained.

BOOTS & SHOES. We desire to call the special attention of our readers to the advertisement in this issue, of T. E. Gilleland's Boot and Shoe Store, at Winfield. Mr. Gilleland is an experienced leather merchant and understands himself per-

fectly. His stock is probably the best to be found in the Southwest, and his prices as cheap or cheaper than any other house. The first time you are at the county seat, give him a call and learn his prices.

NEW DRUG STORE. In another column will be seen the advertisement of L. H. Gardner & Co., who have opened a lot of pure, fresh drugs, and liquors, and offer them to the public at reasonable rates. Anything in the drug line can be purchased of them, and they will be very glad to have you given them a trial.

AD: NEW DRUG STORE! IN ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS.

L. H. GARDNER & CO.

Have opened a Drug Store in the new building south of Benedict's store, and have just received a large and fresh supply of Drugs, Patent Medicines, Chemicals, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, and Pure Liquor for Medicinal Purposes.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, MAY 9, 1877.]

The work on the countering and shelving of Newman's store room, now occupied by Houghton & McLaughlin, displays workmanship equal to any we have seen in the State. The counters are made with black walnut tops, of one board two feet in width, with oak and pecan finish, giving it a rich appearance and finish.

We take pleasure in announcing that Capt. Nipp's wife is not dead, as reported. A neighbor of Mr. Nipp's died (Mrs. Olds); and the report was circulated that it was Mrs. Nipp. The Captain says his wife never was in better health, and was wonderfully surprised when she read her own death notice.

JONES, of Rock Creek, while on his way to the Territory with some stock, camped near the bluffs north of town, and noticed a wolf carrying food to a hole. He dug to the end of the hole and found six young wolves, which he took with him, intending to raise them for watch dogs.

GEORGE ALLEN and FRANK SPEERS have made a number of new signs lately that were well lettered. Among others that of the "Arkansas City House"--a new boarding house just opened by Mr. Williams, one door above the Bakery.

PONY STOLEN. On last Wednesday, Charles Cobaugh, a boy fourteen years of age, in the employ of A. M. Smythia, rode off on a black mare pony, the property of Mr. Smythia. Nothing has been heard of him since he left.

LUMBER YARD. MESSRS. PARKER and CANFIELD have opened a lumber yard near A. O. Porter's blacksmith shop, and have all kinds of pine lumber and shingles. Orders for large or small quantities promptly filled.

AD: PARKER & CANFIELD.

Will keep on hand a full supply of finished lumber, Doors, Sash, Blinds, etc., and desire the public to call and see them at A. O. Porter's old stand. They propose to sell cheap for cash.

It is reported that Mrs. Couchman, formerly of this place, obtained a divorce from her husband and married a very wealthy old gentleman, interested in the lead mines near Joplin, Mo.

GOLD. We received a tasty little box filled with specimens of gold, from a Colorado mine now being worked by Jack McLay. A letter from him will be seen in another column.

SILVERDALE is not without noted characters, even Knights of the Green Cloth are represented, and all the spare change of several individuals passes freely over on the turn of a card.

MARRIED. REV. BLEVINS was married last week to Miss Pitt. Mr. Blevins always has endeavored to follow the teachings of the good book, and in this case, has helped an ox from the Pitt.

MRS. J. E. NYE, at Washington, Lorain county, Ohio, is very anxious to learn the whereabouts of her brother, C. M. Brandt, who resided at this place a few months ago.

[BUSINESS NOTICES.]

[THE NEW KANSAS ROADS: RAILROAD PROSPECTS.]

This road will, we have no doubt, be soon provided for at Arkansas City, a distance of 40 miles more. At Howard City we are within 30 miles of the Indian Territory, and at Arkansas City, at the line. A glance at the map will show that these roads give an outlet to the country east of the Arkansas river to Kansas City and St. Louis and Chicago--much cheaper, in one-tenth the time, and to better markets than any proposed line direct east. In time these roads will be extended so as to still further accommodate the country. With ehse lines completed, there will scarcely be a farm in all Southern Kansas east of the Arkansas river that will be twenty miles from a railroad station.

And to secure these accommodations, the people are only taxes upon $4,000 per mile, whereas under the former system, it was from $15,000 to $20,000 per mile. At the cost by the present plan, these 137 miles of road are to be built on an agggregate subscription of $585,000 upon the people of seven counties. Under the old system, it would at the minimum have cost a subscription of $2,055,000, or nearly four times that much. We congratulate the people of Southwestern Kansas on their escape from the burden of their older neighbors in Kansas and Missouri.

[RAILROAD ENTERPRISES IN COWLEY.]

We now learn that the compromise measures between the two factions in that county, to which we called attention to last week, failed to meet the approval of all parties, and hence failed of a confirmation, and each party took the field independently and on their own hook, not only each to laborr for the advancement of their own peat measure, but at the same time to to what they might be able to accompllish the defeat of the other party.

In this manner the county was thoroughly canvassed by both parties, securing signatures to petitions. As the result, a petition was presented to the Commissioners on Monday, signed by over 1,900 pretended bona fide residents and legal voters of said county, praying for the submission to a vote of the question of issing the bonds of the county in aid of the Memphis, Parsons & Ellsworth Western Branch Railroad, and the election was ordered to take place on the 22nd day of May.

The petitions heretofore circulated with a view to extending aid to the Kansas City, Emporia & Southern Railroad were not presented for the consideration of the Board.

The proposition submitted is destined to meet with a good deal of opposition from the people of the county, and our neighbors of Winfield will very soon learn whether they are able to manipulate and engineer the people of the entire county, to the end that they may build up a little kingdom on the Walnut. We shall see. Our limited space precludes further comment at present. Oxford Independent.

[RAILROAD TALK.]

There are several other proposed lines, all of them we think impracticable. There is some talk of using the old grade from Thayer across to Fredonia, Wilson county, and extending it thence to Howard City, through Elk county, and on goodness only knows where. That would be a road commencing nowhere and terminating at the same place.

Then there's the infant wonder, Parsons, wanting to raise the wind in some way, lest she shall lose all her laurels since the east and west road has been extended to Oswego. So there is a proposed narrow gauge line from Parsons, meandering through Wilson, taking in some little hamlets that have been long since thirsting for glory, running down in Elk county by a southwesternly course, entirely flanking Independence. This would be a nice thing for Parsonf, if nothing more, as it would require breaking bulk there, tthus compelling all the shipments from the west to pay tribute to that enterprising terminus of the narrow gauge.

Then there is the proposed extension of the raod from Emporia southward, but this would only penetrate Sumner and Cowley, leaving Chautauqua and Elk as bad off as they are now.

The extension of a road from Independence westward would of course settle all other proposed projects, and to this we are called upon to address ourselves now. In getting the Southern Kansas road here, we of course have to pay for it, and it is but natural that we should want to retain the terminus as long as possible; though we have never thought the extension of the road westward would have the effect anticipated by some. However, we may set it down that none of these lines will be extended except by local aid in the way of bonds; and it is certain, also, that Montgomery county will vote no railroad bonds at all. She has seen the danger, suffered the penalty, and it is idle to talk of county aid. So that the only aid of that character in this county must be by townships, if at all. Louisburg township would vote bonds to get the road.

We think that the best outlay in the direction of aid to railroads now is for the extension of the Missouri & Western from Oswego here, thus giving us a direct line to St. Louis, securing competition in rates, and at the same time securing to Independence the termini of both roads, or compelling one of the roads to push on further westward without any aid from us. That would certainly be killing two birds with one stone. Independence Tribune.

[RAILROADS IN COWLEY COUNTY: WHO TELLS THE TRUTH?]

The citizens of Winfield are continually asserting that they were never opposed to the Kansas City, Emporia & Southern road. If this ws the case, how do they explain the fact that they sent along with the so-called east and west petition, a remonstrance against the Kansas City, Emporia & Southern road; and if they had presented the remonstrance, as they intended to do, and had paid counsel to do, in case a petition for the north and south road (as they were pleased to call it) was presented, would that have shown any opposition to the road?

Why is it that you so continually assert that you were willing to give $100,000 for a north and south road; and that was sufficient, and yet insist now in bonding the county to the amount of $120,000 for a road that terminates northeast at the same place the north and south road, which you oppose,

terminates?

And how is it that you rejected all propositions to run the east and west road wither west or south after it reached your place?

And how was it you were so careful in a proposition, which was dictated by yourselves, to mention no point between Lazette and Winfield, and thus give a chance to leave nearly the whole Grouse valley out in the cold and make them tributary to

yourself?

It seems as though in attempting to bury a rival, you had miscalculated the judgment and sense of the common people in other parts of the county, and had forgotten that possibly the farmers and producers of the county and in the townships, might think it well to look out for their own interests, as you were looking out for yours.

You forgot that the farmers of Beaver and Vernon, who have large crops of grain to market, might say that they would not as leave haul one or two thousand bushels of wheat ten miles as three miles, and that they might consider themselves as on the direct line of the road, and as having to pay for it the same as Winfield; and therefore entitled to its benefit the same.

And you forgot that they would trust you a great deal quicker in regard to the road going in, if you had made provision for it, than they would on your mere assertion that some time it would.

And when you thought that the farmers of lower Grouse could not see that a very little twist west, instead of east, would give them several miles more hauling to market their grain, you underrated their perception.

And again, when you told the tale that the eastern end of the road was completed to Memphis; when you told in Nennescah, for the sake of getting petitioners, that it was the Fredonia road; when you told that the franchises were worked up to our county line--you forgot that these county people might take the trouble to look the matter up, and finding untruth in the beginning, might not trust any of your assertions, and brand you for a sham.

[COMMUNICATION FROM "J. O. WILKINSON" - SILVERDALE.]

Every voter in this part of the county is going to vote against the east and west paper railroad. The grave Winfield dug to bury Arkansas City will now be used for the interment of her own selfish carcass, so think the people of this section. For one, I think she ought to be kept from having a railroad for the next ten years in payment for her infernal greed in trying to keep Arkansas City from getting either road. Alas@ For the rarity of Winfield charity, in this respect.

We will state here that the soft, silly, sickish-and-flat, had never seen the last mentioned lady before his visit. It was clearly a case of love at first sight. It is a pity that the gods of truth and decency did not annihilate the reptile on the spot. We suppose, owing to the eternal fitness of things, he got away with his miserable life. He will very likely go back to the land of gold, where Venus and Apollo will no more trouble him in his blissful ignorance. No doubt he thinks, "Tis folly to be wise," under the circumstances. We will state for the benefit of the Eldorado merchant, that if he ever comes back to find out how a young lady's health is, or to ask permission to correspond with her, without any previous acquaintance, he will get scalded, and a split stick put on his--his--him. So mote it be.

J. O. WILKINSON.

["A VOTER" SENDS A FEW INQUIRIES: ATTACK ON E. C. MANNING.]

The arguments in favor of the Parsons narrow gauge are so think they are not distinguishable when spread on paper. They have advocated the road with all the vim and powder at their command. Now in the closing days of the canvass, they see the props that have supported the enterprise, falling one by one, and the Courier, in agony of despair, stamps Arkansas City as a den of liars, and does not stop short of attacking the ministry to further the dying cause.

Good reader, imagine the man who, with the aid of the best of counsel and a thorough trial of a year or more in court, was able to present to the world by the court's own verdict, that his character was worth just one cent, accusing a community as a set of liars. Look up this man's record and see if he is a fit person to advise Cowley county as to her railroad interests, and whether he labors for the people in general or his own mercenary self.

Now what good does this originator of the Parsons & Puget Sound railroad give you for supporting this road at the polls?

First. Because it gives you direct connection with St. Louis. How? By breaking bulk in the line of the

L. L. & G. R. R. and at Parsons on the M. K. & T. R. R. The distance between the two roads is so great that it affords no

competition.

Second. Because the company is composed of substantial men, who are able to and will build the railroad if aid is voted. Matthewson, of Parsons, is the only man who is ever publicly referred to as one of the company;. and they say he proposes to put twenty thousand dollars in the enterprise, enough to build a common flouring mill or build two or three miles of road.

The people ask: "Who composes the company that proposes to build the Parsons railroad, and have they the financial standing and means to build the road?

The "mouth piece" of Cowley county replies by giving the names of a contracting party and their standing, who are ready to build the road, or any other, provided they are paid for it. With equal consistency the manager of the Courier might define his finances by giving the names and financial standing of the parties with whom he contracts to furnish type, paper, etc.

Now, Mr. Courier, why don't you tell the people of Cowley county what you know to be the facts, in an honest and square way?

Why don't you tell the people that the proposition in support of the Parsons road was originated and written in Winfield for the sole purpose of defeating a fair proposition from the north that was being presented to the county? And that when the citizens of Tisdale asked for their town to be mentioned as one of the points, Hamilton replied that he could not do it, as the proposition was gotten up in Winfield!

Why don't you tell the people that in getting the names on your petition, you searched the graveyards, the townships in Sumner county, and the tax rolls of years ago, and to further the getting of names, you represented to men who did not read the petition that the road was to run in their immediate vicinity?

Why don't you tell the people about the financial standing of Hamilton, Matthewson, and other men who comprise the company, living at Cherokee, Neodesha, and Winfield, and whether they know anything about building railroads, or have a dollar to put in the enterprise, and not doge the question by giving the history of men who will do the work, if they are paid for it?

Why don't you tell the people that Missouri knows nothing of the line from Parsons to St. Louis? That no aid has been voted to such a project, nor can the road be built in the next five years?

Why don't you tell the people that the necessary number of petitioners in Tollerand and Dutch Creek townships, in Wilson county, cannot be obtained to call an election on the lines of your road, and that in Elk county you just barely obtained names enough to call an election, after working at it three weeks? That Howard City is solid against the proposition and Longton is divided, and that you haven't a ghost of a chance to carry this county?

Why don't you tell the people that the road is ridiculed at Parsons, and that the people there have no confidence in it, and that many citizens of Winfield strongly denounce the road as having no foundation, and say they will vote against the proposition; that you are urging the enterprise sprung to defeat

another, simply to save yourself from failure, at the risk of tying up the county seven months on a bogus proposition?

Why don't you tell the people that these things, which you know to be facts, are true? and not answer honest inquiries by calling those who know something of this enterprise liars, etc.? Truth is stronger than fiction.

A VOTER.

[ANOTHER ITEM RE RAILROADS: AUTHOR UNKNOWN.]

Proof Against Bald Assertion.

A single glance at the map of Kansas will convince the most skeptical that all the twaddle about the east and west project to Parsons being the most direct route to market, for the farmers of Cowley, is all bosh--mere clap-trap. Men may prate about

Chicago, St. Louis, and other eastern cities being a market for our surplus products. So are London, Liverpool, Paris, Glasgow, and other places, consumers of our produce; but is there one buyer in a hundred that ships to these places? No, not one in a thousand.

What the produce raiser wants is a market near home. This we have in Kansas City, the emporium of the New West, and to that point we must look for our sales and purchases, whether we like it or not. "Larger ships may venture more, but little boats must keep near shore." Large dealers may ship East, but the smaller ones must look to Kansas City as a rallying point. This being an admitted fct, the question of the utmost importance to the wheat and grain raisers of the Arkansas and Walnut valleys is, how to get there by the most direct route?

We say that the Kansas City, Emporia & Southern railroad is the most direct route that has been discussed, and is now before the people.

Arkansas City is in township 34, south range 4 east. Kansas City is in township 11, range 26 east--196 miles in a straight line northeast. Parsons, the terminus of what is cunningly called the east and west road, is in township 31, south range 20 east, directly south of Lawrence.

Now count the distance by sections from Arkansas City up the Walnut to Augusta, Butler county; thence to Eureka, in Greenwood county; thence to Emporia, in Lyon county; thence to Ottawa, Franklin county; thence to Kansas City, our market. You will find the distance is 233 miles.

Then take the Parsons rroute to Elk City, thence to Parsons, thence by M., K. & T. road (broad gauge) to Kansas City, and you have 241 miles--eight miles the longer route to Kansas City, our natural outlet.

So much for this boasted east and west route being the most direct. You see it is all moonshine and a delusion.

Citizens of Cowley, you who will have to pay dearly for this bogus road if it is ever built (which you are satisfied it never will), think of these matters before you go to the polls on next Tuesday to cast your ballots for a road that has neither life nor vitality; but, aside from the injustice it would entail on two-thirds of the taxpayers of our county, come out in your might, and strangle the bastard institution at its inception.

[COMMUNICATION FROM TISDALE: RE RAILROAD MEETING AT WINFIELD.]

He was followed by a gentleman by the name of Rushbridge, I think, who lives at Winfield and is a preacher. Rushbridge made a rampant political speech about railroads in general, and in particular, in favor of the Parsons road and against the

K. C., E. & S. Railroad, and not particularly against the citizens of Arkansas City.

He said he knew the Parsons Railroad Company was substantial and that they would build the road. But when Mitchell asked him something about it, he could not even tell who its President is, and referred to General Peanut agent Manning.

Then followed Mitchell in a short speech in answer to the others, and Judge Hackney then made some statements about "escrow." This meeting appeared to me to be a fight between two or three little villages and a few individuals, and nothing about what railroads are need in Cowley county.

It may be best to always consult the towns about railroads, but it seems to me the farmers might be entitled to be consulted once in awhile as they will have to pay for the roads when built. If this Parsons road is the same one which broke up some time since, over east, it is a humbug from beginning to end. I think it is the same Company, as some of the directors, at least in this company, are the same persons who were members of that company; and they busted up completely over there and could not pay the hands who did the grading; and I believe they still owe the workmen for the grade done on the same road at and near Brownsville.

I don't think the people of Tisdale want anything to do with this fraud, and you will see that their votes say the same at the election. The extreme wet weather probably kept the farmers from the meeting; and the city of Winfield, being the only part of the county represented to any great extent, they had it their own way generally.

I believe there were but two persons from Vernon, two from Rock, four from Tisdale, three or four from Creswell, two from Dexter, and two from Lazette, and the balance from Winfield.

Rushbridge had the manhood to move to strike out the word "the" in the resolution before "people" or "citizens," and Amos Walton had the charity to move to insert "we, the citizens of Winfield," and someone else had the ignorance to move to lay the amendments on the table, which would have taken the resolution with it, but Hackney's tactics defeated the amendments, and the General Peanut boy moved the passage of the original resolution; and it was carried with the result before given.

[INDIAN CONTRACTS.]

[PERSONALS.]

COUNTY SCRIPT is at par, and there is $5,000 [? $3,000 ?] in the county treasury.

The Arkansas and Walnut rivers were both full to the banks Monday.

J. L. Stubbs and Edward Finney with their wives are expected today.

ALFALFA. Frank Lorry left us a sample of alfalfa last week measuring two feet.

BORN. To Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Wood, Sunday, May 13th, a daughter. Weight 12 pounds.

TWO SALOON LICENSES HAVE BEEN GRANTED: ONE TO VICE & NEWCOME, AND ONE TO L. C. CURRIER, FOR $200 EACH.

The amount of taxes paid into the county treasury to May 1st reaches $37,000. On May 1st last year it was $35,000.

One of the monkeys of the side show jumped upon Wm. Berkey as he was passing it, and left the print of its teeth in his arm.

I. H. BONSALL and A. W. PATTERSON found it impossible to attend the railroad meeting at Sedan last week on account of high water.

SUMNER COUNTY is circulating a petition to call an election for the Kansas City, Emporia & Southern Railroad, to be extended from Cowley county, west.

THE CONTRACT for repairing the El Paso bridge across the Arkansas river was let by the County Board of Sumner county. The lowest bid was $350. Work is to be begun immediately.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, MAY 16, 1877.]

We are pleased to announce the location among us of Doctors W. W. and W. A. McCormick, of Fredonia, Kansas. Both are medical men of no small reputation, and are bound to make friends.

The bridge across the Walnut is to be completed by June 2nd. Work on the piers has began and the material for the iron span is at Wichita. Mr. Bullene, of Leavenworth, has the contract.

MARRIED. On Thursday evening, May 3rd, at Osage Agency, Indian Territory, by Rev. Fleming, Mr. J. L. Stubbs and Miss Gertrude Finney, both of that place. Further notice will be given next week.

R. R. MEETING IN BOLTON. Meetings will be held at Bland's school house next Wednesday evening, and at Theaker's school house Friday, May 25th, to engage in free discussion over the railway interests of Bolton Township.

MARRIAGE LICENSES. The following are the marriage licenses issued by the Probate Judge during the months of April and May.

Levi Stump and Alice Mann.

Franklin P. Shuth and Amanda Vaneter.

Thos. D. Berry and Helen Wright.

John M. Reed and Elizabeth Ross.

W. D. Sitten and Sarah E. Rea.

Joseph Disser and Katy Birdzell.

Thomas Larkin and Martha Hayden.

John Blevins and Jennie Pitt.

Francis Knox and Mary Moyse.

J. V. D. Terry and Sarah Boyd.

Elijah C. Hawkins and Cynthiana Shaw.

W. H. Frazee and Susannah Morehead.

James H. Vance and Jennie McGauhy.

Chas. F. Allison and Sarah Toplin.

John Devore and Penlope Seacatt [? not sure of her name]

Geo. H. Dwyer and China Baldwin.

Robert Dewett and Corba Red.

The total number of marriage licenses issued in Cowley county since August 16, 1870, is 553; the first being to John D. Brown and Malinda Winscott, and the next to A. A. Jackson. The old docket is nearly worn out, but the Judge has a new one ready, so that there need be no delay.

DEXTER was a live town last Friday. Monroe's show was in the place, and many of the people of the surrounding country had gathered there. During their stay, Mr. Levi Miller of Beaver Creek, was relieved of $90 he had just received of Mr. Wiley, in payment for some cattle, and several others found an opportunity to pay $2.00 for a phrenological chart. Mr. Miller claimed his pocket was picked, but the parties who paid $2 for the chart claimed the woman made it out without their consent and then demanded the fee. The at first refused, but seeing shoulder strikers nearby ready for any emergency, concluded it was better to pay the sum than fight. One young man, however, drew a pistol and showed fight, and was allowed to go free.

SHOOTING AFFRAY AT CEDAR VALE. On last Thursday, John Bybee, of Cedar Vale, had some words with Jesse Peterson, of the same place, which finally resulted in a quarrel, during which Peterson grabbed a carbine and shot Bybee in the head; the ball entering behind the ear and coming out in the jaw. Both have been residents of Cedar Vale for some time and the quarrel was the result of an old feud. Bybee is said to be a very quarrelsome man, and was shot once before in a quarrel.

BOY HURT. MARSH TRISSELL, son of W. B. Trissell, aged ten years, was knocked down by Walker's light wagon team, driven by a colored man, Banks, Monday afternoon while he was crossing the street. The double-tree struck him first, and he was thrown under the wagon; both wheels passing over him. For awhile the boy was unconscious, but was taken home and is now on his feet again.

ARKANSAS CITY IS EXPERIMENTING. For a number of years she has been without a saloon, and all the while liquor found its way as readily to those who wanted it as when a saloon was licensed. They now have issued two saloon licenses, and have $400 paid into the city fund, where they had nothing before.

[COMMUNICATION FROM "M" RE RAILROADS...MANNING.]

Now we all know too well the financial condition of this road to be humbugged and led to believe that if the bonds are carried at the coming election, the road will be built.

We want an east and west road, but we cannot afford to vote bonds in aid of such a project as this, it is simply tying our hands against our own interests, and keeping us from procuring a proposition from a company tht we know is reliable.

I believe that if we had a proposition from the east that was reliable, it would receive the hearty support of the entire county, but the one we have now will surely not. Consider well before you cast your vote. The time is close at hand when you will be called upon to decide this matter, and cast your vote either for or against the bonds. It is a serious matter, and one that should be well considered.

If you are not posted in regard to the financial condition of this road and its ability to comply with its contract to build a road across the flint hills of Elk county, and through the roughest portion of Cowley, for the small sum of four thousand dollars per mile, you should by some means be enlightened, and have the matter placed before you as it is, not as it is placed before you by the bulldozers of Winfield.

I do not wish to call anyone of the gentlemen who have been canvassing the county in behalf of the east and west proposition a thief, liar, or cut-throat, as does the Courier speak of some of your citizens, but I do know they have told some pretty slimy stories. They have even went so far as to make some of the good citizens of lower Grouse believe that there would be a branch road from Lazette to the mouth of the Grouse. Now a man that will tell such an absurd falsehood as this does it for some purpose; he probably owns a few corner lots in the city of Winfield, and thinks by lying and deceiving the people, he will be able to make a stake. We hope the people will look to their own interests before it is too late, and trample underfoot the serpent that is about to sting them.

Court makes it lively for the hotels. Sid and Robert have all they can do.

Winfield has more doctors and lawyers than any other town in the Southwest.

The Honorable Col. E. C. Manning says: "If Arkansas City defeats the east and west proposition, the citizens of Winfield will be so enraged that they will sink it to the very bottom of hell." The Colonel, no doubt, would like to have company, as he went there last fall, according to his own saying (to the Senate or to hell). M.

[BUSINESS NOTICES.]

[ORDINANCE NO. 54: ORDINANCE RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSE.]

[BIDS FOR TRANSPORTATION: INDIAN TERRITORY.]

[CRESWELL TOWNSHIP STATISTICS.]

[COMMUNICATION FROM "F. H. ALEY" - DEXTER.]

Just before the close of the meeting, an expression of the people was taken, both for this route running from the east through Chautauqua county, and westward to Winfield and Arkansas City, and against the Memphis, Ellsworth & Puget Sound railroad, which expression was unanimous in favor of the former and unani-mously opposed to the latter. Was requested by vote of meeting to send the above to you for publication.

[REPORT ON J. C. FRAKER, PRESIDENT OF DEFUNCT NATIONAL BANK.]

[RAILROADS: KANSAS CITY, EMPORIA & SOUTHERN NARROW GAUGE.]

[RAILROAD: E. C. MANNING.]

Mr. E. C. Manning has been in our county this week, getting up a proposition for railroad bonds--which said proposition our people will soon be called upon to accept or reject at the polls. Manning cannot believe that any good will ever come of a railroad proposition which proposes to build a road to Arkansas City. He has disciples in Elk county who feel the same way about a road through Howard City. Elk County Ledger.

[FLORENCE: FLORENCE, ELDORADO & WALNUT VALLEY RAILROAD.]

[L. L. & G. RAILROAD TO BE SOLD TO ANOTHER COMPANY.]

The L. L. & G. railroad is to be sold to pay its unpaid mortgage, and will be bought by a company which will extend it from Independence to Arkansas City, and thereby give the latter place what it has long wanted--a railroad. News.

[SOUTHERN KANSAS AND RAILROAD.]

COWLEY COUNTY IN GENERAL, AND ARKANSAS CITY IN PARTICULAR.

A Glimpse of the Happy Land Soon to Be Made

Accessible by Railroad.

Arkansas City, Kans., April 18. The trip from Wellington to this place is accomplished by "buck board" and stage, via Winfield, in eight hours.

The ride is recommended to dyspeptics.

This town is keeping pace with the spirit of improvement apparent all over Kansas. Good times are continually at her doors. The brick blocks of Newman and Haywood, and the Methodist church, are among the new buildings. The former is one hundred feet in depth, and two stories in height, with a handsome iron front. The finishing touches are being put upon it, and the goods for its shelves are arriving.

Mr. Haywood is already occupying his block with an immense hardware store. The church is nearly enclosed. One of the latest accession to the business facilities of the town is the arrival of Mr. Wilson from Leavenworth, with a large stock of dry goods, etc. Mr. Wilson has been well known among a large circle of people in Kansas for the past twelve years, as one of the leading merchants of the State, and has enjoyed to an enviable extent their confidence and respect. His removal to Arkansas City will be a surprise to many who considered him one of the "institutions" of Leavenworth's commercial and social circles.

He considers the name of this town unfortunate, and suggests that it be changed to "Twin Rivers," but Brother Scott of the Traveler objects to any new "turn of the tune." I was about to suggest

BUENA VISTA.

This is a grand country. As one stands here and gazes upon its rivers and forests and boundless sea of prairie beyond, he comprehends something of its possibilities. Here are millions of acres awaiting the plow. Here are forests to supply lumber and fuel. Here are inexhaustible quarries of magnesian limestone, that can be dressed with a saw and the plane.

Here are rivers and springs, whose limpid waters will yet turn myriads of spindles. Here is a soil and climate adapted to all the products of the temperate zone.

The rigors of winter never reach this latitude, and the hot sun rays of summer are tempered by a perpetual breeze. Sickness is almost unknown. There are no stagnant pools, no alkali, no miasmatic vapor.

With all the conditions for man's happiness so admirably prepared, it is no wonder that thousands are flocking to occupy the land.

Here is the wealth of an empire, with resources but hinted at by what has been accomplished.

In 1875, with but one eighth of its area in cultivation, the cash value of the wheat, oats, corn, and potatoes, raised in Cowley county, was $900,000.

This is an unfavorable season, and with the most superficial tillage in many instances, was a good showing.

Arkansas City has a very favorable location, which will be more apparent upon the advent of a railroad. Its natural advantages for commanding the grain and produce trade are equal to any town south of Wichita, while as the entry port for Texas cattle it is bound to excel any of its predecessors in their palmiest days. It is particularly fornuate in this respect. East of this the Indians have placed an embargo upon the traffic, and the routes west of this are obstructed by high water in spring, and parched with drouth in summer.

From this point good roads, with streams bridged, lead through the Territory to the forts upon the north and west frontiers of Texas, and directly through the great grazing region of the country.

The supplies for the various Agencies are hauled over these routes. The single item of flour manufactured here last year for the Indians amounted to more than one million pounds.

With these route well established, with wood and water at convenient intervals for camping purposes, and with no prohibition from herding a million head of cattle on the boundless natural pastures that spread away to the south of the town, it takes no gift of prophesy to see what this point is destined to become in commercial importance.

Its isolation from railroads is the only unpleasant feature about it, and this will exist for only a short time longer.

The "Kansas City, Emporia and Southern" narrow gauge, of which I wrote you from Emporia, is certain to be built, the citizens of this part of the county being determined to have it at any cost.

A road of standard gauge is also being agitated from Independence west through Montgomery, Chautauqua, Cowley, and Sumner counties. Whether the route finally decided upon will be through Sedan to this point and hence to Caldwell, or striking further north through Longton, Elk Falls, Lazette, and Winfield, will terminate at Wellington, is to be determined somewhat by typography of the county, but more by the local aid it receives.

At any rate, the era of railroads is drawing upon this county, and "there's millions in it." G.

[NEWSPAPERS: KANSAS.]

Kansas has more newspapers in proportion to population than any other State in the Union: One hundred and seventy-two.

[COMMUNICATION FROM "J. O. WILKINSON" - MAPLE CITY.]

Of course, I judge from their condition: Creeks I crossed seven years ago are still unbridged. This tells a bad--very bad--story, for the citizens living there.

Maple City is getting to be quite a little town. Mr. Southard is doing a fine business. He has a large stock of goods and is selling them rapidly and reasonabley. He also has the post office where the TRAVELER is received by a large number of farmers. "Hard times" is the universal cry here.

The TRAVELER premium pictures "take" like hot cakes out here. The "Turn of the Tune," gets away with them completely. Everybody would take it if money was more plenty.

Twenty-five miles today in the rain, good bye. More anon.

J. O. WILKINSON.

[OVERFLOW OF THE ARKANSAS RIVER: GREAT PROPERTY DESTRUCTION.]

GREAT DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY.

Bridges Carried Away.

Wheat and Corn Fields Overflown and Devastated.

For the past ten days heavy rains have been falling throughout this section and the streams gradually rising. On last Friday the Arkansas was noticed as being very full, and on Saturday the rise was very rapid, bringing with it drift wood and live trees. Some of the latter being cedar, supposed to have come from the mountains. This would go to prove that the rains had extended to the mountains, or the immense body of water caused by the melting of snow.

Until Saturday night no apprehensions of the destruction of the bridge were entertained until large trees came floating down and the water began to flow around the approach. The Township Trustee then engaged a number of men with poles to push the floating logs under the bridge; but they came so thick and fast, and the night being very dark, it was deemed useless, and they abandoned the work at eleven o'clock at night.

At three o'clock Sunday morning, Wyard Gooch and others went down, and found all but four spans of the bridge gone. They then sent back for rope and tied the remaining span on the north side, to a post and a tree about half as thick as a man's body. Not long after a very large tree with heavy branches came sweeping past, and striking the span, carried it away. After being swept from the piles on which it was built, it swung around to the bank, and the force of the curren caused the post to break and left it swinging on the one rope tied to the tree. This soon began to crack, and in a few seconds, the tree was pulled out by the roots and the structure went with the current. Those who were on the river bank most of the time say that large pine branches and portions of other bridge timbers could be seen every few minutes, supposed to have belonged to the El Paso and Wichita bridges.

The bottom lands on the Arkansas present a wonderful spectacle. Whole fields of wheat and corn opposite Arkansas City are completely inundated, and the country around almost under water. Nothing is left between Carder's house and the Arkansas river except the sand hills, and the only way to reach the fank of the river is by boat.

We made an effort to cross to the ridge just opposite where Davis' house stood, on horse back, and the horse was compelled to swim. Wm. Coombs, James Wilson, E. E. Eddy, and others, while making the attempt earlier in the day, mired their animals, and had to wade ashore. On the island we found a dog, and every few feet noticed rabbits, gophers, ground moles, or snakes that had gathered there for safety.

The current of the river is fearful, and the waves roll two feet in height.

From the overflow at this place, we should judge the city of Wichita to be flooded with water, and the country adjacent to the river in Arkansas City completely deluged. The losses from bridges alone will be considerable, to say nothing of the great destruction of grain fields.

The bridge at this place originally cost $13,000, and the damage to it cannot be replaced short of $4,000 or $5,000. An effort will be made to rebuild that portion that has been carried away at once, or to have a ferry run until it is done.

[EDITORIAL COLUMNS.]

ROCK CREEK, BEAVER, CRESWELL, and BOLTON TOWNSHIPS are to vote on the Kansas City, Emporia and Southern Railway proposition next Tuesday, May 29th.

When the official paper of the county resorts to petty tricks to make a call for a railroad illegal, it would be well enough for the commissioners to look for some other source to secure the work of the county.

The Courier takes the trouble to make the Sheriff's proclamation calling an election for Beaver and Bolton townships, on the Kansas City, Emporia & Southern Railway, come on the 29th day of April instead of May. Too thin, gentlemen. The TRAVELER makes the legal announcement this time, and has it correct. The people were fortunate enough to see to that before the election was called.

Next Tuesday a portion of the people of the west valley of the Walnut will be called upon to accept or reject the only definite railroad proposition Cowley county has ever had. By its acceptance, you bring prospertity to yourselves and neighbors; a ready cash market for your grain and produce, and the general benefits attending a railroad. The proposition has been thoroughly canvassed and your minds should be decided. Let your votes now bring about the long cherished wish of your hearts and the welfare of the people.

[BIDS TO BE TAKEN FOR COWS AND CALVES: SAC & FOX AGENCY, I. T.]

[ATTEMPTED ABDUCTION OF A YOUNG WOMAN FROM GROUSE CREEK.]

From Grouse Creek By Two Young Men.

Last Saturday afternoon two young men driving a team of black horses with a buggy, stopped at a house on Grouse creek where a young lady of sixteen years of age was stopping with her brother-in-law. Seeing she was alone, one of them alighted and went to the door and asked the young lady if she didn't want to take a ride. She replied that she would not be likely to, with a stranger. "Well then, you will have to go, for I have come to take you."

She replied, "I am, if you don't leave the house."

He then said: "I guess you won't shoot. Come and go to the Kaw Agency?"

As he said this, he advanced toward her, when she pulled the trigger and fired; the ball passing just under his arm and lodging in the side of the house, taking part of his clothing with it.

With a yell of agony he ran backwards, exclaiming: "My God! Don't shoot me!"

"Leave the house then. I have another ball and will kill you if you don't leave!"

The man in the buggy then called to him: "For God's sake, let her alone, you drunken fool; she'll blow hell out of you in a minute!"

He then ran towards the buggy and the two drove off, in an eastern direction. They came from the direction of Winfield, and had a gray horse tied behind the buggy. Both were well dressed and gentlemanly looking men, and drove a good team. The girl had been sick and was very feeble. The nearest house was Mr. Chancey's, and that a half mile distant, so that after they had left, she did not have any chance to inform anyone until her brother-in-law returned in the evening, and then it was too late to follow them.

We withhold the young lady's name at her own request; but can produce it if any clue to the parties is found. Had it not been for the wonderful courage of the girl, her fate might have been too horrible to narrate.

If such unruly hell hounds are roaming about the country, it will be well enough to prepare for them.

[FLEMING REPORTS ON STUBBS/FINNEY WEDDING AT OSAGE AGENCY.]

It was our privilege to meet the good people of Osage Agency at the nuptial ceremonies of Mr. Stubbs and Miss Finney, on Thursday evening, May 3rd, and seldom have we seen a more social and joyous group of individuals. We were surprised to meet there ladies and gentlemen who had graced the best society in the land, and others whose presence would adorn any reputable society.

Our host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs. Florer, spared no pains to make everything pleasant for their guests, and how admirably they succeeded, the good feeling and hearty enjoyment of all present may testify.

We congratulate our friend, Stubbs, in his success in marrying into one of the most reputable families of the State of Ohio. Rev. Mr. Finney and his noble wife, the parents of Mrs. Stubbs, and "the boys," known to all, were missionaries of the Presbyterian church in the State of Ohio, and their sterling character and earnest piety contributed in no small degree to the high position which that State takes today in all questions of morals and religion. Though now in heaven, yet the impress of their lives and character is reflected in their children.

We extend our congratulations also to Mr. Ed. Finney and his estimable wife in their recent and happy union, and take this occasion to assure both of these recently married couples that the best wishes of their many friends in this community accompany them to their new homes.

S. B. FLEMING.

[BAD STORM IN COUNTY BLOWS HOUSES DOWN. MAN KILLED.]

A terrible wind storm swept over a portion of the county last Saturday night, destroying fences, tearing trees out by the roots, and blowing houses to pieces. It came from the southwest and went northeast. On Badger Creek, five miles northeast of Winfield, the stone house of George W. Vaneter was blown down, and Mr. Vaneter killed by the falling rock while he was lying asleep in bed.

Mr. and Mrs. Shaver, living close by, were severely hurt by the falling of some timbers of their frame house, while Mr. Hill, living one and one-half miles from Vaneter's, had his stone house scattered in every direction without being hurt. Some of the furniture from his dwelling was carried miles away.

The house of Robert Devore was also blown down, as well as Mr. Townsley's. Mr. White's house, in this township, was also completely wrecked.

Great excitement prevailed during the storm, and the people were almost wild with frenzy. At this place there was no unusual occurrence. A strong wind was blowing, but we were fortunate enough to be out of the line of the storm.

[ATTORNEYS IN ATTENDANCE AT DISTRICT COURT.]

[PERSONALS.]

JOHN HARMON is living on an island.

THE GRASSHOPPERS are no longer feared.

PARASOLS and linen coats at church last Sunday.

The mail has not arrived at this place since Saturday.

We have a specimen of flax, measuring nine inches long.

The bridges, mills, and dams on the Walnut are all right.

MARTIN BARBER was acquitted for shooting his brother.

We saw green peaches this week that weighed half an ounce.

COWLEY COUNTY has a half dozen "Centennial" school houses.

MR. SHOEMAKER's house on the Arkansas is entirely surrounded by water.

TISDALE township is one of the best upland townships for corn in the county.

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gallotti on Saturday, the 12th of May.

POTATOES. James H. Lee, of Windsor township, has new potatoes as large as walnuts.

LIVE cedars, cottonwoods, and other trees passed down the Arkansas on Sunday at the rate of five miles an hour.

SEVERAL HOUSES near the banks of the Arkansas are entirely surrounded with water, and the floors of many flooded.

The meeting announced by Winfield parties at Worden's school house in Vernon township, Saturday evening, did not take place.

It is proposed to repair the bridge just damaged by the recent flooding from the Arkansas, also to erect another bridge west of town.

HOUSE BLOWN DOWN. Last Saturday night the frame house of old Mr. White's near Grouse creek was blown down, and the old lady badly hurt.

One man fell from the remainder of the bridge on the Bolton side last Sunday, but caught hold of one of the piles before being carried down stream.

NEW HOUSE. Regardless of grasshoppers, floods, and other drawbacks, W. H. Walker is building a cosy dwelling on the corner opposite his place of business.

Dr. Alexander, Al., and Henry Mowry made a longer stay in Bolton last Saturday then they expected. Will Stewart and some others also remained on this side.

MARRIED. Thursday, May 10th, 1877, at the residence of Mr. A. M. Smythia, in the Indian Territory, Mr. L. S. Ganes to Miss Mary V. Gibson, by the Rev. J. Hopkins.

We had occasion to cross the Walnut yesterday, and got in the boat from the southeast corner of the townsite, and were rowed to near the foot of the bluff at Whitney's.

There was such a volume of water passing over the dam in the Walnut last Saturday and Sunday that it scarcely made a ripple, where it ordinarily has a fall of four feet.

The Board of County Commissioners meet the first Monday in June to equalize the taxation of the county. Erroneous assessments that should be rectified will then be attended to.

Last Saturday as Thomas Callahan was rowing Jerry Tucker and three others over the Walnut, the boat capsized, and all were thrown into the river. They made their way to the shore in

safety.

[STORY ABOUT LEVI GANES MARRYING MISS GIBSON: HIS COUSIN.]

MARRIED HIS COUSIN. Last week Levi Ganes visited this place with Miss Gibson for the purpose of being married in the Indian Territory, as they had no license, and the young lady was his cousin. They found a minister in Bolton township and repaired to the Territory and were pronounced one. Since their return, the father of the bride has entered a suit of criminal action against Levi, for marrying a relative contrary to the laws of this State, and the young man stands a fair chance to learn a trade behind a grated door for the next three years.

[J. G. TITUS ARRESTED FOR BITING EAR OF R. B. CORKINS.]

$100 FOR BITING HIS EAR. J. G. Titus, who was arrested for assault and battery inflicted on the person of one R. B. Corkins, was fined $100 for the amusement. The quarrel originated from Corkins taking up some cattle belong to Mr. Titus, and demanding pay before he would release them. Mr. Titus went to him on the last occasion while Corkins was plowing in the field. Words were exchanged, and finally Titus hit him on the back of the head and knocked him down, and during the affray bit a part of his ear off. Corkins objected to this ear work, and brought suit for damage, and received $100. He is well satisfied with the court's decision, and will sell the balance of that ear at the same rate--$100 a bite.

[COWLEY COUNTY TAX ROLLS.]

TAX ROLLS. The returns of the Township Assessors for 1877 have all been sent in to the County Clerk--the first return being that of W. H. Clay, of Sheridan township, and the last that of Lay, of Omnia. They show the entire taxable property of Cowley County to be $1,900,000. There are 50,000 acres of wheat in the county, 48,000 acres of corn, 17,000 head of cattle, 15,000 swine, 5,000 sheep, and a population of 12,000 people. On the first day of March, 1876, there were 225,000 bushels of corn on hand in the county, and on the first day of March, 1877, there were only 100,000 bushels.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, MAY 23, 1877.]

DISTRICT COURT in Cowley county adjourned last Thursday evening. Barber was sentenced to six months in the county jail for attempting to commit rape on his half sister.

Zebulum Foster was committed to one year in the Kansas Penitentiary for forgery and attempting to sell the forged note at the two banks in Winfield. The names he had himself signed to the note were Saul Smith, John Smith, and Barney Shriver.

JAMES KELLY and MR. BUCKMAN, of Winfield, called on us last week. They came down to talk to the people of Bolton township on the Parsons railway, and spoke at Theaker's school house Thursday evening. They abandoned the meeting at Bland's on Friday evening on account of the rain.

L. J. JOHNSON, the man who was to erect a mill on Grouse creek, has collected a prairie wolf, a wild cat, a raccoon, a rattlesnake, and a gopher, and intends engaging in the show business. The mill project has been abandoned by these.

A heavy storm prevailed last Saturday night near Winfield, during which the roof was blown from a stone house, causing the falling of part of the rock from the top of the wall, which killed one man and broke anothers back.

JUDGE DEVORE, the first Treasurer Cowley County ever had, lately married Pennyroyal Seacatt. It is not the first instance, however, of a man marrying a cat, but they are generally of the wild species.

The chimney of A. J. Pyburn's in Winfield caught fire yesterday, but was soon extinguished.

[BUSINESS NOTICES.]

[SHERIFF'S SALE DUE TO SUIT BY LYMAN C. NORTON .]

[EDITORIAL COLUMNS.]

The following is the result of the township elections to vote aid to the Kansas City, Emporia & Southern Railway, held Tuesday, May 29th, 1877. The amount of aid asked of Rock township was $20,500; of Beaver, $19,000; of Creswell, $26,500; of Bolton, $21,500.

THE RESULT.

MAJORITY TOTAL

FOR AGAINST FOR AGAINST VOTE.

ROCK CREEK 50 138 --- 88 188

BOLTON (EAST) 34 12 22 --- 46

BOLTON (WEST) 69 14 55 --- 83

[A., T. & S. F. CO. PROPOSITION TO WINFIELD RAILWAY COMMITTEE]

[SHOOTING AT CEDAR VALE: PETERSON SHOOTS BYBEE.]

[INDIAN AFFAIRS: NEBRASKA.]

[MR. ISAAC WOOD REPORTS ARKANSAS RIVER UP TO HIS DOOR.]

[STAGE DRIVER INJURED FROM WICHITA TO EL PASO.]

[STATISTICS FOR 1877 OF COWLEY COUNTY.]

The following are the statistics of Cowley County as returned by the Trustees of said county for the year 1877.

No. of acres of land under cultivation: 95,220.

No. of acres of land under fence but not under cultivation: 27,034.

No. of acres of winter whest sown in fall of 1876: 50,621.

No. of acres of rye shown in fall of 1876: 4,477-7/12.

No. of acres of corrn planted in the year 1877: 47,795.

No. of acres of barley sown: 236.

No. of acres of oats sown: 5,703.

No. of acres of buckwheat sown: 15.

No. of acres of Irish potatoes sown: 641.

No. of acres of sweet potatoes sown: 14.

No. of acres of sorghum sown: 436.

No. of acres of castor beans sown: 17.

No. of acres of cotton sown: 34-5/16.

No. of acres of flax sown: 395-1/2.

No. of acres of hemp sown: 5/8.

No. of acres of tobacco sown: 10-1/8.

No. of acres of broomcorn sown: 41-2/5.

No. of acres of millet and hungarian: 3,027-1/2.

No. of bushels old corn on hand March 1st: 213,642.

Produce of garden markets: 1,683.

Value of poultry and eggs sold during the year: $5,679.

Pounds of cheese made in factory: 4,230.

Pounds of cheese made in family: 260.

Pounds of butter: 210,712.

No. of horses: 4,501.

No. of mules and asses: 881.

No. of milch cows: 3,891.

No. of other cattle: 8,236.

No. of sheep: 4,883.

No. of swine: 14,982.

Value of animals slaughtered: $67,157.

No. of hogs died of cholera during the year: 63.

No. of sheep died during the year: 232.

No. of pounds of wool crop of 1876: 15,435.

No. of acres of nurseries: 46-7/8.

No. of apple trees in bearing: 5,363.

No. of pear trees in bearing: 340.

No. of peach trees in bearing: 144,371.

No. of plumb trees in bearing: 1,845.

No. of cherry trees in bearing: 2,047.

No. of apple trees not in bearing: 66,606.

No. of pear trees not in bearing: 2,805.

No. of peach trees not in bearing: 116,539.

No. of plumb trees not in bearing: 3,726.

No. of cherry trees not in bearing: 8,866.

No. of acres small fruit: 94-1/4.

No. of cultivated forest trees: 272.

No. of miscellaneous trees not otherwise mentioned: 27,702.

No. acres of vineyard: 43-1/4.

Population of county: 11,722.

STATE OF KANSAS, Cowley County.

[PERSONALS.]

BORN. To Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Houghton, a daughter, on Thursday, May 27th.

DR. SHEPARD has removed his office to the room over Gardner & Co.'s drug store.

The editor expects to take a trip to Denver and the Rocky Mountains next month.

What has become of the nineteen hundred petitioners that wanted an east and west road?

We are glad to learn that the cancer has been taken from Mrs. Bowers, and she is recovering.

Rev. Fleming has had to swim a river and ride sixty miles to marry different parties lately.

MR. HARTSOCK in interested in a Short Creek lead mine in Cherokee county, Kansas, and preparing to work it.

CHESTER LOVELAND, formerly a resident of this place made a short call last week. He came down from Wichita on Thomas Baird's lumber raft.

The farmers of Butler county are so bitterly opposed to the new Santa Fe project that they threatened to mob one of their leading men if he advocated it.

THE CENTRAL HOTEL AT WINFIELD is now conducted by Majors & Vance. Business was too rushing for one, and resulted in adding an additional gentleman as host.

WINFIELD acknowledges now that the Parsons road project was only to "bulldoze" the Santa Fe into building into this county. That's all well enough, but why fool the people.

The Pawnees are becoming nearly civilized and now wear shirts. The fact would not be noticed if they did not persist in floating the tail end to the breeze, as they pass up and down our streets.

Last Friday morning, in the road north of town, we noticed thousands of small, leadish colored worms about one inch long, similar to the "thousand legged worm." They were almost as thick as hail on the ground.

[MORE PERSONALS: MAY 30, 1877.]

The Little Colonel is marshaling his forces to storm the county to carry a proposition for the Santa Fe Company, and add laurels to his individual crown. He has secured the support of the Winfield press and attorneys.

A wagon will carry parties to and from the river free of charge, until the ferry is built. They will also convey them across the river in a boat. The rope has been sent for and the boat is building, so that before many days the ferry will be running.

DROWNED. Wallace Blood, of Eldorado, was drowned last week while trying to swim the Walnut river. He had his clothes tied about his neck, and had nearly reached the opposite shore when he was taken down by a whirlpool. His body was found by dragging the river.

NOTICE the card of Doctors W. A. and A. W. Cormack, Room No. 1, in City Hotel building. Both gentlemen are graduates of the Eclectic Medical Institute of Cincinnati, Ohio, and physicians of twelve years experience. We commend them to our people.

MARRIED. At the residence of the bride's parents, on Thursday, May 24th, by Rev. S. B. Fleming, Mr. Russell Baird and Miss Mary A. Kimell, both of the noble and prosperous township of Bolton.

[RAILWAY BOND ELECTION: MEMPHIS, PARSONS & ELLSWORTH RAILWAY.]

FOR: 1,335

AGAINST: 1,254

TOTAL VOTE: 2,588

MAJORITY FOR THE BONDS: 81.

[LUMBER RAFT.]

LUMBER RAFT. Last week Thos. Baird, Will Alexander, Chester Loveland, and a stranger, lashed 15,000 feet of pine lumber together, at Wichita, making three rafts of it, and started for this place.

For awhile everything was a success, but as the lumber became soaked and the lashing more slack, trouble begam to grow apparent. They followed the current, making time at the rate of ten miles an hour, until the river made a sudden bend, when one of the rafts struck a tree. The man jumped off of it and tied the rope, but the current was too swift, and it sped on down the river. When the others came along they tied up for the night, and in the morning went in search of the missing raft, which they found in a corn field not far away. The result of the experiment was, one raft left seven miles from Wichita, one left twelve miles above Oxford, and one that came through all right. The boys think if they were to try it again, they could come through safely.

[MORE PERSONALS.]

MR. DANIEL GRANT sold his farm of 120 acres to Peter Hayner and Isaac Austin, who have commenced building a house and buying cattle. They intend to handle stock, and look and act like energetic businessmen. We would like to have more like them.

J. P. MUSSELMAN.

SILVERDALE, May 27.

[AD: CORMACK & CORMACK, M. D.]

Drs. Cormack tender their professional services to the citizens of Arkansas City and vicinity. Office Room No. 1, City Hotel.

[BUSINESS NOTICES.]

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, MAY 30, 1877.]

WILL LEONARD is expected home from Emporia soon.

ICE two cents per pound, and the thermometer at 90 in the shade.

One aristocratic lawyer boards himself and family at the Central Avenue.

MRS. GRAY, AT CAPTAIN NORTON'S FORMER RESIDENCE, has a number of beautiful flowers in full bloom.

MR. BULLENE, of Leavenworth, contractor for the Walnut river bridge, came down last Thursday. June 2nd, is the day specified that it shall be completed, but the recent high waters will detain them.

[BLACKSMITH SHOP AND HOUSE DESTROYED BELONGING TO MR. WHITE.]

[CATTLE DRIVE FOR 1877 FROM TEXAS.]

[Beginning June 6, 1877.]

[OXFORD PAPER PRINTS STORY ABOUT FLOODING.]

All Principal Streams Overflow Their Banks.

The Arkansas, Ninnescah, and Slate Creek, with all their principal tributaries, were thrown out of bank and the bottoms, to the extent of from one to three miles wide, completely covered with water, corn, and wheat fields submerged, frequently to a depth of from one to three feet, which must inevitably result in great damage to the crops and a loss to the farmers by destruction, damaging and carrying away of loose property. In many caes the farmers living on bottom farms were compelled to vacate their houses and seek a more elevated position, the water having taken possession of the first floor, which, in many instances, happened to be the only one in the house.

The bridge across the Ninnescah, the only one over that stream in the county, having been for days considered unsafe, was finally cut off from dry land by a sheet of water from one to three miles in width, and in many places too deep for fording, and on the morning of May 19th, no longer able to resist the pressure, went down the river.

The bridge over Slate Creek, south of Wellington, the only bridge over that stream, was also on the same day carried away, leaving parties on different sides of the stream most effectually cut off from communication.

The bridge over the Arkansas, at Arkansas City, was the first upon that river to give way, and is reported to have quietly let loose from its moorings on the night of May 15, 1877, and went whirling down that raging stream.

The bridge at El Paso fell early in the contest, and was carried away on the 17th, leaving the residents opposite no chance for escape except to the high land west of the Cow Skin, a distance of from three to five miles across the bottom, then nearly covered with water, and in places to a depth of from three to six feet, which was fortunately accomplished with no fatal results.

The bridge at Oxford was the last to yield to the force of the surging elements; was yet on Saturday night thought to be safe, but in this we were doomed to disappointment. With the bright sun on Sunday morning, the people of Oxford found themselves cut off from communication with the east, and all that was left of the Oxford bridge inaccessible by the space of over 300 feet, over which rrolled the surging turbulent, and apparently angry waters of the raging Arkansas, three span of the west end of the bridge with two massive piers of masonry having entirely disappeared during the night.

The loss of the Oxford bridge is a heavy blow upon the business of Oxford, as well as upon the owners of the bridge. It was supposed to have been the best and most substantial bridge on the river; was owned by a private corporation here; built in 1872, at a cost of $14,500, and reflected great credit upon the enterprising owners, who conceived and executed the enterprise at so early a day and under very adverse circumstances. It was noticeable on Sunday morning that none of the owners appeared more discouraged or exhibited more profound regret at the loss of their property in the bridge than was manifested by the people generally. There is no property in Oxford but could have been better spared, or the loss of which could have been so sorely felt, but such is life.

Arrangements have been made by the bridge company by which a ferry boat will be immediately constructed and operated across the river at this point until such time as the bridge can be rebuilt. We have received or sent away no mail from this point since Friday, May 18th, so we are without news from the outside world. Arrangements are completed for transporting the mail across the river for the present by skiff, but up to date no one has been able to reach the stage road on account of high water in the bottom east of the river.

We have had no authentic communication from above this point, but it is rumored, upon what authority we are unable to say, that both bridges over the Arkansas at Wichita have been swept away by the flood. It is still hoped this may prove to be a mistake, but portions of broken bridges passed this point going down the river, hence there are grave fears that the rumor may be well founded.

Parties have now gone down the river in boats looking after bridges and other property that may have stranded or been carried out upon some of the over flowed bottom lands.

[L. L. & G. RAILROAD COMPANY.]

[LAW OUTLINING PAYMENTS FOR WOLVES, COYOTES, ETC.]

The person to whom the bounty is awarded shall deliver the scalps of the animal, containing both ears, who shall cause the same to be destroyed. This act does not apply to counties having a total property valuation of less than $5. This act shall not be enforced until the same has been ordered by the board of county commissioners.

It is the intention of the county clerk to range these scalps around the walls of his office, and he thinks thus to be enabled to start quite a respectable museum in course of time. Wolves are quite plenty in the southern part of the county, hence here's an opportunity for the young men having nothing to do to occupy their spare time with profit to themselves and the county.

[EDITORIAL COLUMNS.]

How are you "an ear for an ear" for an old testament quotation? You will have to read scripture more frequently, Prentiss. Besides, it was Corking that lost the ear.

[LEAVENWORTH PAPER: ARRIVAL OF FRAKER, DEFAULTING BANKER.]

Wichita First National Bank President,

Being Accompanied by a United States Detective,

And Adorned With a Pair of Steel Bracelets.

[REPORT FROM EMPORIA ABOUT MAJOR FRANK NORTH.]

The Pawnee tribe, which occupies a reservation in the Indian Territory, is always called upon to furnish scouts in case of war with hostile Indians, and in some of the recent battles with the Cheyennes, these scouts have done most of the fighting.

[FERRY AT OXFORD.]

[STATE ITEMS.]

A part of the Ponca tribe of Indians, in about 25 wagons, passed through here Wednesday en route to their new reservation in the Indian Territory. They had been 45 days on the road from Dacotah, and number nearly two hundred of all ages. The white men had charge of the party. The balance of the tribe will be along in about a month. Emporia News.

[PERSONALS.]

The ferry boat at Oxford tipped up and put one man in the river last Friday.

The house of Mr. Samuel Hoyt, in Canada, was burned before he reached it, after leaving this place.

JOSEPH H. SHERBURNE started for Washington last Monday on business pertaining to Indian contracts.

A horse of A. C. Wells was drowned in the Walnut last Saturday while he was endeavoring to get it across.

WM. SPEERS had a new boat made and is carrying all parties with grists for his mill free of charge across the Arkansas.

O. P. HOUGHTON was taken suddenly ill last Friday with a severe cramp and chill, and was considered dangerously sick for awhile.

MR. REXFORD sold his 80 acre farm north of town to Mr. Campbell, of Clay County, Kansas, for $300. Mr. Campbell has moved upon the place.

THEORIZING. Al. Mowry, Frank Speers, the editor, and half a dozen other old bachelors were looking at Walker's new house last week, and making calculations.

VOYAGERS. Tom and Jake Haney and Hallett, with their wives, started on a journey to Arkansas in a small boat last week. They were making twelve miles an hour when last seen.

Southern Kansas to Have a Railroad.

By a letter from E. P. Bancroft, of Emporia, to S. P. Channell, of this place, we learn that the contract for the grading of the Kansas City, Emporia & Southern Railroad in Lyon county will be let on the 15th inst., and the bridge for the Cottonwood river has been ordered, and is now being made at Chicago. Judge Peyton, of Emporia, has been appointed right of way commissioner for Lyon county, to adjust claims. The contract for the stone work of the Cottonwood bridge will be let this week, and work commenced on it as soon as the water will permit. The work will be pushed rapidly until the south line of Butler is reached.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, JUNE 6, 1877.]

The usual quiet and sereneness of our peaceable and moral town was somewhat modified last Sunday afternoon by an old cow getting her head fast in an empty salt barrel in front of the City Bakery. There happened (as usual) to be a number of small boys and several grown men standing nearby, and when the old cow launched out in a bewildered manner, they laughed.

"Small boys should not be laughing around on Sundays," an elderly gentleman remarked. But they did laugh. And the men looking on laughed too--in fact, everybody laughed. But when the Dutchman sprang out and engaged in a foot race with her, yelling, "So! Bossi!" they more than laughed. That was bad. Finally, after crawling on her knees, standing on her hind feet, and bumping against a house or two, the animal stopped, and all said, "So, Bossi. Just so a minute." During the few minutes of the "so," the barrel was extricated and the bovine liberated; and soon after you could hear "the best children in the world" telling what a fine show there had been up at Hermann's. It will be no use to be on hand next Sunday, for while the show is an entirely new thing, it never repeats itself at any town, no matter how sanguine they may be of success. For the benefit of those who may not be able to acquaint themselves of the fact, we will state that Mike Harkins was alive yet when last heard from.

To accomplish this no better remedy can be given than to partake three times each day of Kellogg & Hoyt's refreshing drink, known as "spring chicken," made of a whole lemon, an egg, some sugar, and ice cold water. You will say it is the best beverage you ever drank.

The Clerk of this township engaged a boat last week, and went down the Arkansas as far as Deer Creek, in search of the missing bridge. On the island at the mouth of the Walnut, he found one bottom cord and part of the flooring lodged in the trees. The next lot, one whole span was found on an island near Mr. Myers' in good condition. Some one had been taking it to pieces, and some of the iron was carried away. About two miles this side of Deer Creek, another lot was found, badly broken. Fully one-half of the missing part was found, and information gained that one span and a half had lodged near the Kaw Agency. They also learned that a considerable portion of a red painted bridge was lying near the mouth of Deer Creek.

COMPLAINTS are made of cattle running at large, and injuring shade trees and gardens. Notice is hereby given that all cattle found loose after this date will be taken up and held for

damages. Cattle must not be turned loose until the herders come for them.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, JUNE 6, 1877.]

That's what's the matter with those "spring chickens" at Kellogg & Hoyt's.

SPRING CHICKENS with ice is what Kellogg & Hoyt propose to cool off on this summer. Try one and you'll not forget it--nor regret it.

MARRIED. On Saturday evening, May 19th, at the residence of the bride, by Rev. J. L. Rusbridge, Mr. Phillip Stump and Mrs. E. F. Kennedy.

Crossing Rush bridge has put an end to his Stumping around. How Ken he die.

[BUSINESS NOTICES.]

L. C. Norton.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, JUNE 6, 1877.]

STRUCK BY LIGHTNING. During the thunder shower Sunday evening, William Crabb, residing on Posey creek, was struck by lightning. He had been to church and returned home, and took the saddle off his horse, and was picketing his horse out when he was struck near the neck, the bolt ranging down his body, tearing his vest and pants, and breaking both legs. He was not found until the next morning.

NEW TOWN. BERRY BROTHERS are having a building erected on the south side of the Arkansas, near the bridge, and intend placing half of their large stock of groceries over there. Mr. Woodard will open a blacksmith shop, and an effort is being made to have Dr. Cormack locate on that side. If all parties go, they will make quite a little village.

The officers of School District No. 2 (Arkansas City), met at Mitchell's office, May 30th, and accepted the application of Mr. Edwin Thompson, as principal of the school for the ensuing year, commencing September 1st, 1877, at $80 per month, for ten months school. Miss Ela remains as Assistant.

LAWSUIT. A suit took place yesterday before Esquire Bonsall, J. P., between Samuel Endicott and Mr. Beach over some ponies. Mitchell and Christian were attorneys for Endicott and Kager for Mr. Beach.

A special from Denison, Texas, May 11th, says: Capt. Lee, commanding the post of Fort Griffin, Texas, with a party of 40 soldiers and 15 Tonkaway Indians, surprised a band of Comanches 150 miles west of the post of Griffin on the 4th inst., killed four, and captured six squaws, 69 horses, 12 lodges, and a quantity of supplies. On the 6th, he captured and burned three lodges and some supplies. Casualties, one negro sergeant killed. These Indians had been depredating on the buffalo hunters, running off their horses, and otherwise harassing them. The success of this scout will be a wholesome lesson to marauders.

[AUCTION SALE: FORT SILL, INDIAN TERRITORY.]

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, JUNE 6, 1877.]

THE FLOOD carried away every bridge in Sumner county.

LIPPMAN's mill is now at work sawing lumber for Mr. Coombs.

WYARD GOOCH started down the Arkansas to Deer Creek last Friday in search of the bridge lately carried away.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, JUNE 6, 1877.]

ABOUT FORTY PAWNEE INDIANS passed on the west side of the Arkansas last Wednesday, on their way to the Agency. They had thirty ponies and twenty-five Sioux scalps with them. They crossed the river at Great Bend.

The Stock Protective Union met Thursday night of last week, and elected Rudolph Hoffmaster, Captain, and Frank Lorry, First Lieutenant. The object of the organization is to prevent stock stealing, and follow the transgressors.

PARTIES who first came to this section say that large logs of drift wood were found on the bottom between the bluff on the north and this town, proving that at one time the river was fully five feet higher than it was during the late flood.

A suspicious looking character with two large revolvers strapped on him was seen hiding in the sand hills of the Arkansas south of town last week. He came into town at night and returned again before morning. He evidently was waiting on an opportunity to steal a horse.

RESIGNED. WM. BURGESS, AGENT OF THE PAWNEE INDIANS, has resigned his position on account of his poor health, and returned to his former home at Columbus, Nebraska. Mr. Burgess made many friends during his stay in the Territory and won the esteem of all who knew him.

[INDIANS PASS THROUGH ARKANSAS CITY.]

A government train, composed of 72 wagons, accompanied by about 170 of the Ponca tribe of Indians from Dakota Territory, on their way to the Quapaw reservation in the Indian Territory, passed through town yesterday. The balance of the tribe, numbering about 700 in all, are yet to come. The party yesterday were in charge of Col. Kimball, the inspector of Indian Agencies.

[EDITORIAL COLUMNS.]

A few years ago Lawrence paid the principal $1,900 a year.

"The floods came and the rain descended, and beat against that house; and it fell, and great was the fall thereof," so thought Mr. Turner, last week, when his house went down the Arkansas. The old man stayed in it until one-half of the foundation had been swept away. We need not say that the house was built on the sand; it was nevertheless. The oldest inhabitant never saw the like of this "right smart" rise of water, as some of them will have it.

The Haney brothers and Mr. Hallett started down the river last Tuesday, the 31st of May. Their boat was well made, and large enough to carry 20 tons. It was 12 x 80 feet, with gunnells 4 x 16 inches, with an additional plank, 2 x 10, pinned down four inches on the outside of the main gunnell, giving a depth of 22 inches. When loaded with their household goods, it drew about six inches of water. The good wishes of all their friends accompany them on their way. Mr. Haney intends to work at his trade in Arkansas.

The good people of Grouse valley and vicinity are going to have a grand jollification on the Fourth of July. We are going to have an old fashioned celebration. The fair damsels of Southeast Cowley will vie with each other in "fixing up." Speeches will be made, toasts given, and responded to. Vocal and instrumental music will be one of the main features of the day.

A greased pole will be on the grounds with money, of course, on the top of it for the lucky climber. Sack races and other amusements will be engaged in, such as swinging, playing croquet, etc. A mammoth kite will be raised for the benefit of the wee ones. The many citizens of Arkansas City are invited to attend and see what country Jakes can do, for all on the programme live in the country. Come out and see for yourselves. Young men bring out your sweethearts and see how people act in the rural districts.

The celebration will take place on the premises of Mr. J. O. West, in Southeast Creswell, about 20 rods from three of the best springs in the county; no one need get thirsty, as is often the case at celebrations. We again say come and enjoy yourselves.

J. O. WILKINSON.

[COMMUNICATION FROM "OBSERVER" - MAPLE CITY.]

[RAILROAD: L. L. & G. - PERU NEWSPAPER.]

[KILLED BY LIGHTNING: WM. CRABB, PLEASANT VALLEY TOWNSHIP.]

Mr. Wm. Crabb, of Pleasant Valley township, was killed by lightning on Sunday night last. He had just returned from church to his farm, turned his horse out in the pasture, and started to the house, when the bolt struck him on the fore part of the head, passing down his body and lower limbs to the ground. In its passage down his shirt front was torn out and both boots torn nearly off his feet. He was, it is supposed, walking toward the house, when struck by the force of the stroke and was whirled completely around so that when found he lay on his face with his head toward the pasture. He was a single man, and was boarding with a family living in his house; and they, supposing that he had gone home from church with some of the neighbors, thought nothing of his absence. Hence, he was not discovered until the following morning.

The coroner, upon hearing of the accident, empanneled a jury and drove down. The investigation brought out no facts except those mentioned above.

Mr. Crabb was a young man, well respected and liked by all who knew him, and great sorrow over his death is expressed by all his neighbors and friends. Telegram.

[INDIANS.]

On the 7th inst., the hostile Sioux camp of 510 lodges, under Large Deer, was surrendered, captured, and destroyed. Four hundred and fifty horses, mules, and provisions were captured, and fourteen Indians left dead on the field, including the principal chief, leader and head warrior, Iron Star.

Our loss in killed: Privates Chas. A. Martindale and Frank Glacksueky, Company F, 2nd cavalry, and Privates Peter Lewis and Chas. Springer, Company H, 2nd cavalry.

Wounded: Second Lieut. A. M. Fuller, 2nd cavalry, right shoulder; Private R. W. Jeffey, Company G, 2nd cavalry, in scalp; Private Samuel Fryer, Company F, 2nd cavalry, right arm; Private Wm. Oweer, Company F, 2nd cavalry, right hand; Private Polk Ryan, Company G, 2nd cavalry, left arm; Private Thomas D. Gilmore, Company H, 2nd cavalry, neck; Private Fred Wilkers, Company L, 2nd cavalry, left hand; and Private Wm. Leonard, Company L, 2nd cavalry, chin wounded. They are in a comfortable condition.

Particulars reported by mail.

Signed NELSON A. MILES.

Col. Commanding.

This is the first official intelligence of the battle received at the military headquarters.

[PERSONALS.]

The Shilocco is navigable for frogs up to the county line of Sumner.

They haven't seen a wolf or killed a wild cat up at Kager's for a week.

Dr. Shepard was taken suddenly sick Saturday night. He is up again now.

Russell Cowles commenced cutting a twenty-acre field of wheat on Monday last.

GEORGE NEWMAN, OF EMPORIA, retails more dry goods than any other house in Kansas.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, JUNE 13, 1877.]

The rivers are again on a high, and out of the banks. "How long, Oh Lord, how long."

HOUGHTON & McLAUGHLIN are going to put a grocery over the Arkansas. A feed stable would pay there now.

The stage does not run to Winfield now. Passengers and mail matter change coaches at a station a few miles west of town.

BENEDICT & BRO. have greatly improved their store by elevating the floor of their work room to a level with the salesroom.

E. J. Hoyt returned to Eldorado yesterday. He says the band boys at that place are going to have a big time on the 20th of July.

A couple of thieves are held at Osage Agency for stealing ponies from the Indians. One is an orphan, fourteen years of age.

MRS. BONSALL has a beautiful night-blooming jasmine in full bloom. The perfurme is strongest between eight and ten o'clock in the evening.

ONE OF THE PAWNEE SCOUTS was shot and killed at Hays City, while on his way to the Indian reservation. It is claimed the shooting was done by mistake.

DAVE FINNEY visited Osage Agency last week, and reports plenty of water at that place. Mr. Beede was expected to leave last Sunday, leaving J. L. Stubbs in charge.

BRIDGE. A talk upon bridge matters was had by our merchants yesterday afternoon, but no definite line of action was decided upon. The question of repairing the break in the bridge across the Arkansas, either by means of an iron span (which would cost some $5,000) or a pontoon bridge to join on to the half of the old bridge still standing, was warmly discussed, as was the proposition to build a pontoon bridge west of town. The most feasible scheme would seem to be to repair the old bridge, using whatever of the old timbers that could be recovered.

Mr. Wyard Gooch, the township Treasurer, made a trip down the Arkansas last week to see if any portion of the lost spans could be recovered, and reports that he found at least one-third of the missing timbers that would be available for repairs.

Many of the farmers upon whose land the timbers were left by the flood have offered to return them to the bridge site free of charge if it is decided to use them.

Something should be done in this matter at once, for in some cases portions of the lumber of the wreck have been sold. In this connection we cannot help contrasting the activity of Mr. Gooch, both at the time of the break and since, with the apathy of the Trustee, whose duty it is to look after such matters, and for which he is paid.

AT THIS WRITING, BOTH THE ARKANSAS AND WALNUT RIVERS ARE FALLING, and the fine weather of the past few days bids fair to continue.

CHRIS. BIRDZELL was capsized into the Walnut last Sunday while crossing the river in a boat to see his dulciana, and had to remain in a tree several hours before he was liberated.

On Tuesday the Sheriff of Sumner county arrested at Arkansas City, this county, on a requisition from the Governor of Iowa, one John O. Fieldkirchner, of State Center, Marshal County, Iowa, and lodged him in the Winfield jail to await further orders. The young man is charged with seduction, which under the laws of the State of Iowa is very severely punished. Telegram.

[NOTICE RE PAUPERS.]

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, JUNE 13, 1877.]

DIED. On Friday, June 1st, the wife of Joseph Burtch.

HAYWOOD's harvesting machinery has come on and is now ready for those who want them.

THE SAW FRAME OF LIPPMAN'S MILL was lost in the river while crossing in a boat at Newman's mill last Wednesday.

BRIDGE FOUND. Mr. Henry Hanson, living about seven miles up the Arkansas River, informs us that a bridge 100 feet long with floor and all complete has lodged on an island near his place.

NARROW ESCAPE. Lyman Herrick and Miss Urquehart attempted to ford Wolf creek in the Indian Nation, about sixteen miles from this place, last Wednesday, and barely escaped with their lives. The team of horses were drowned.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, JUNE 13, 1877.]

The editor is in Leavenworth today, attending the Kansas Editorial Convention, and will leave for Denver and the Rocky Mountains tomorrow. They expect to be absent two weeks, going via Santa Fe railway and returning on the Kansas Pacific.

CONTRACT FOR FREIGHT. Houghton & McLaughlin have been awarded the contract for transporting Indian goods from Wichita to the Pawnee and Kaw Agencies. Edward Fenlow received the contract for hauling the goods for the Osages, and those for the Sac and Fox and their stations was awarded to D. C. Blossom, of Muscogee, Indian Territory.

On last Thursday, as John Broderick, of Salt City, was attempting to cross the Nenescah river on a ferry boat, with a team of mules, the boat was capsized by the mules becoming frightened and jumping, and all were thrown into the river. Mr. Broderick went under the water at the first plunge, and drowned with very little exertion. He will be remembered by many in this locality.

CAPT. NORTH had several adventures in getting away from Caldwell, during the high water last week. Leaving Caldwell he drove to the Sha-was-cos-pa where he found a ferry, and put his buggy and sample cases on it. Before the boat was half way across it dipped over, the buggy rolled off, and in a minute the whole outfit was rolling down stream. One minute the pole would be up, then the wheels, then the top, and nothing could be seen. Capt. North followed the vehicle a mile down the river to where it lodged among the willows. After considerable trouble it was taken out and repaired and started again. At Slate Creek he put the buggy on a ferry at that place, and had gone but a few feet from the shore when the boat tipped over and emptied its contents into the creek. The Captain had taken the precaution this time to take everything he had left out of the buggy. After many hours delay, the buggy was taken out, and he continued his journey. Endurance and pluck is all that carried him through.

[LETTER FROM EDITOR SCOTT TO ED. G. GRAY OF THE TRAVELER.]

On the Arkansas river at Wichita I saw a boat 100 feet long by 16 feet wide, loaded with 27 reaping machines for Oxford and Wellington.

Col. Young, Gen. Course, and S. L. Simons, one of the directors and Treasurer of the Chicago & St. Louis Air Line Railway, are expected here every day. The following dispatch has just been received.

CHICAGO, ILL., June 13, 1877.

E. P. BANCROFT: Would like to have directors give attention to obtain right of way, at once. Refer to Engineers for location. Make costs within estimates.

The following notice appeared in the Emporia papers and shows the Company means to build the road.

Proposals.

OFFICE OF CHIEF ENGINEER

KANSAS CITY, EMPORIA & SOUTHERN RAILROAD.

EMPORIA, June 8th, 1877.

BIDS will be received at this office until June 25th for the earth work and masonry on the first division of the Kansas City, Emporia & Southern railroad, from Emporia to the crossing of the Verdigris river in Greenwood county. Profiles, plans, and specifications can be seen at the office of the Chief Engineer, at Emporia, on and after June 20th, 1877. Bids will be received for all or any portion of the work. Bidders will be required to complete their contracts within ninety days from date of letting. The Company reserve the right to reject any or all bids. Successful bidder will be required to give a satisfactory bond to the Company for the due completion of their contracts.

L. B. FULLER, Chief Engineer.

Everybody is interested in the enterprise here, and have no other idea than that the road will be completed before the time specified. Work has already begun and will be continued all winter. The profiles to the south side of the Verdigris river will be completed next Saturday. Distance twenty miles.

Mr. Jackson and Williams of Winfield were here yesterday, returning from Topeka, where had been endeavoring to get a proposition from the Santa Fe Company. They were not much elated over the result of their visit.

W. H. Walker and myself separated at this place. He went on to Cincinnati, to be absent two months, and will return with a frow. C. M.

[BOLTON'S FOURTH OF JULY.]

Estella Burnett.

A. Lorry.

BAND: L. Herrick.

GROUNDS: C. J. Beck, S. Pepper, W. Linton, O. C. Smith,

J. D. Guthrie, H. J. Donnelly.

AMUSEMENTS: Lyman Herrick, Henry Endicott Jr.

TO PROCURE SPEAKERS AND TOASTS: Rudolph Huffmaster.

MARSHALS: J. K. Stevens, John Lewis.

Calithumpians will appear just before dinner, etc.

[SITTING BULL.]

The Old Aborigine has Taken Refuge in the British Possessions. He is interviewed and gives his story in regard to affairs.

Chicago, June 16. A special from Winnipeg, Manitoba, says: Dispatches from Ft. Walsh says Sitting Bull, with 850 lodges, is setting between there and Wood mountain. He claims to have won many victories over the United States troops of which the public know nothing, and exhibits numerous trophies, including arms, wagons, etc., some belonging to Custer's party. He holds that violations of federal treaties by the United States warranted his rebellion.

A Bismarck special says Rev. Abbot Martin returned yesterday from a conference with Sitting Bull, held at the latter's camp in the British possession, May 28. Martin, accompanied by six Sioux Indians and an interpreter, was joined while there by Major Walsh and other Canadian officers from Fort Walsh, some sixty miles away.

Sitting Bull was courteous, and very hospitable and attentive. He told the same old story of his errings in an eloquent and fiery speech. The conclusion reached was that Sitting Bull would not return to the United States, but would remain in the British possession. He could not bear the idea of surrendering his possessions, ponies, arms, etc. Besides, he feared for his personal safety. Indians lost all their lodges, many arms and supplies, while crossing the river this spring, and are in a bad condition to continue the war. There are three hundred and twenty lodges, or about 1,000 warriors. The British officers sympathized with them, and assured them of protection during good behavior. Father Martin thinks the band is better off as it is, and recommends that they be encouraged to remain, and believes the Indian war is over.

[PERSONALS.]

WORK ON THE FERRY BOAT is going lively now.

RAFTERS went up on the M. E. Church last week.

ICE has been in good demand for the past few days. It is selling for 2 cents per pound.

HOUGHTON & McLAUGHLIN have a branch store on the south side of the Arkansas river.

The road to the Arkansas river south of town has been fixed and is now in good shape for traveling.

FORDABLE. The Walnut river became fordable at Harmon's ford, on Monday last, for the first time in six weeks.

BRIDGE. Now that the Walnut is down, we presume that no time will be lost in getting the bridge up at Newman's mill.

NEW POSTMASTER. W. T. ESTUS, late P. M. at Silverdale

P. O., gave up possession of that office to Israel Tiptor on Saturday evening last.

SALTY. MESSRS WILSON and J. I. MITCHELL, of this place, have opened branch stores for the transaction of their respective businesses at Salt City.

"FREE RIDE to the Arkansas" seems to have played out, and the sturdy yeoman is compelled to take a little extra exercise between the river and town.

FOUND. The body of John Broderick, who was drowned some weeks since by the upsetting of a ferry boat on the Nenescah river, has been recovered.

At last the Walnut is fordable and the farmers are permitted to come to town without the exquisite pleasure of a ride on the ferry and a walk the balance of the way.

HORRIBLE. An experience of anything but a pleasant nature befell Mr. W. H. Nelson, one of our citizens, the other day, or rather night. He relates that upon retiring to bed he fancied there was something in the bed that hand'nt ought to be there and arose to make an investigation, but could find nothing, and thinking at the most it could but be a mouse laid down and Morpheused till morning. So far so good, but in the morning while dressing, happening to cast his eyes upon the pillow, he beheld a very comely snake of the class which is called copperhead. His snakeship is now expiating his crime in a bottle of alcohol.

4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION IN BOLTON. On the fourth of July the citizens of Bolton will have a celebration at Captain Smith's grove and spring about a mile south of the bridge. Judge Christian is to deliver the oration. Amos Walton and other speakers are invited to address the crowd. A good time generally is expected. All are cordially invited to attend, and join in the festivities. Come one, come all, bring your baskets and have a jolly time.

MUDDY. Now that the river is fordable something should be done towards draining the slue by Dr. Hughes. As it now stands, it is far worse to pull through the mud and water than it ever was last year. The road needs to be thrown up at least 4 feet and a culvert put in. The work done last year was good, but the trouble was that not half enough was done. We canot expect people to come to town while the approaches thereto are in such bad shape.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, JUNE 30, 1877.]

NATIVE LUMBER. Wm. Coombs has secured the services of W. L. Lippman, late of Grouse creek, who now has his saw mill in full blast on Mr. Coombs' land northeast of town. Mr. Lippman is a thorough master of his business and all needing lumber will do well to see him. He expects to cut out a large amount of lumber during the summer, will keep on hand all kinds of sawed material, which he will sell at low rates. Go and see for yourselves.

LEGAL. WM. NAYLOR and GUSTAVE P. STRUM, two of the most well known and popular of the "Surveyor Boys" of bygone days, have turned their attention to the study of law and received diplomas from the Law Department of the Columbian University on the 13th inst. They have the best wishes of their many friends in this community for their success in their profession.

Our hardware merchants have been doing a driving business for the past week or two. Something over twenty harvesters and headers have gone over the Arkansas in the boat. This doesn't look much like as if Arkansas City was retrograding to be the home of the snipe and the gentleman with spectacles.

RECOVERED. The saw frame belonging to Lippman's mill, sunk in the Walnut river by the capsizing of the boat, was fished out yesterday. It was lying 15 feet under water and was bedded 18 inches in mud.

WORK UPON THE BRIDGE PIERS AT NEWMAN'S MILL has been resumed and will be pushed forward to completion as rapidly as possible. If everything progresses favorably, we may expect to have the bridge in position by the middle of July.

ROUGH. THEORON HOUGHTON had quite a time getting back to town from the Pawnee Agency, where he had been breaking. It took him ten days to make the trip, and he had to leave his team at that. M. T. Bonar started a little ahead of him, and reached and forded the Red Rock; but when Theoron arrived, an hour later, the waters had risen so that he could not ford. The serious part was that Bonar had no provisions with him and after sticking it out five days in sight of each other waiting for the waters to subside, Theoron returned to the agency and Bonar started west for the cattle trail. Nothing has since been heard of him. A party of men went in search of him on Monday and have not yet

returned.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, JUNE 20, 1877.]

AGITATING. We have heard several methods discussed as to the how to replace the Arkansas bridge, during the last two days on the streets. Although nothing has yet been done, it conclusively proves that the situation is grasped and the necessity for immediate action of some kind realized.

TOO LOW. While some persons with a team and wagon were fording the Walnut on Monday night, they by some means got too low down stream, and were compelled to leave the wagon and scramble out with the horses as best they could. The wagon was recovered the next morning.

GOOD. The lumber for the ferry across the Arkansas, south of town, arrived last Monday; and as all the necessary arrangements are now made, the same will speedily be in running order.

ED. G. GRAY, alias ye local, has been sick for the past few days, but is now progressing favorably, and will soon be convalescent. In view of the above, the readers of the "Traveler" must excuse all short-comings in this issue.

GOOD FOR BOLTON. No stronger proof for the good times in store for Bolton township is needed than the fact that at this writing fifteen Headers and Harvesters and two Buckeye Reapers have been put across the Arkansas to harvest this season's yield of small grain.

MALARIA. CHARLEY COOMBS, one of the office boys, was compelled to go home yesterday morning, he having an attack of intermittent fever, which will probably invalid him for the balance of the week.

REMOVED. PARKER and CANFIELD have moved their lumber from under A. O. Porter's blacksmith shop, and may now be found back of Benedict's building.

[BUSINESS NOTICES.]

[ARTICLE BY JAMES CHRISTIAN.]

We take the above from the Pittsburgh Leader of the 10th inst. Of late years in this country quite a stir has been made through the press about silver and golden weddings, and occasionally a diamond wedding, and some remarkable instances of

longevity.

But these events in the "Old Country" create no such excitement. I was once present at the christening of a child in the old home of St. Patrick. When the ceremony was over and the feasting commenced, someone suggested the propriety of taking the ages of its progenitors then present, and the length of time the parents had been married. The father and mother had been married 30 years, the grandfather and grandmother 65 years, the great grandfather 83 years, the great grandmother having been dead some years. I have heard the term given to 25, 50, and 75 years of married life, but am at a loss what term to apply to this case of 83 years of married life. Here was an old gentleman 105 years old, who could have celebrated his 83 years of married life. A fact well known in the neighborhood of St. John's Point, Parish of Russglass, county Down, Ireland, 45 years ago.

Another remarkable case of longevity, as well as fecundity, upon this side of the "Herring Pond" came under my own observation shortly after my marriage in 1846. We paid a visit to my wife's grandmother, an old lady then past 90. Quite a number of the relatives sat down to dinner, having assembled to congratulate us upon our union, as well as to pay their respects to old "Grandma," as she was familiarly called. At the table sat the old lady, then past 90 years of age; next to her sat her oldest daughter, a married lady of 72 years; next to this lady was her oldest son, aged fifty years, grandson of the old lady. Beside this gentleman sat his daughter, 28 years old, and at her side was her little son, 6 years old.

"Grandma" could thus tell her grandson to help his grandson, all at the same table: five generations. Her 72 year old daughter was amongst the first babies brought into Kentucky. This venerable lady of some 90 years, accompanied by her husband, came with Daniel Boone and settled at Boonesborough at an early day. In their long march from Virginia, traveling by night and laying by during the day for fear of the Indians, "old Grandma" rode a pony loaded with all their worldly goods while her husband walked alongside with his trusty rifle.

The old lady known as "Grandma" died of old age in the bosom of her family to the fifth generation.

JAMES CHRISTIAN.

[ANOTHER MADDENING FACT: JAMES CHRISTIAN WAS MARRIED IN 1846...HIS LAST CHILD, BORN IN ARKANSAS CITY, APPEARED IN 1877...SEE ONE OF THE COLUMNS IN PAPER...31 YEARS AFTER HE WAS MARRIED! PERHAPS, THE JAMES CHRISTIAN WHO HAD A CHILD BORN TO HIM WAS ACTUALLY THE SON OF THE IRISH-BORN JAMES CHRISTIAN.]

[SCOTT REPORTS ON EXCURSION OF EDITORS.]

[STATE ITEMS.]

[MISCELLANEOUS: A STORY ABOUT BEER.]

Beer Millionaires.

It is only about thirty years ago since lager beer came into use in the United States. The first brewery was established in Philadelphia in 1845.

[EDITORIAL COLUMN: SCOTT TELLS ABOUT EXCURSION IN DETAIL.]

It was the first passenger train that ever made the ascent, which is at present the highest of any railroad in the world. The Sangre de Christo pass, generally known as La Veta pass, is 9,340 feet above the level of the sea, and at present the terminus of the railway leading to the San Juan country. It is the highest railway elevation on the globe, although one of still greater height is being constructed in Peru, South America.

The cost of construction of the railroad up the mountain was $18,000 per mile, and was built by Mr. Greenwood, chief engineer. In order to reach the summit, grades as great as 211 feet to the mile have to be climbed, which is done by a continuous curve around the mountains. The journey over this route in comfortable commodious cars, up steep grades at the rate of 18 miles an hour, with a load heavy enough for a three-wheeled driving engine of standard gauge, convinced the most unwielding ones that the three-foot narrow gauge railway system is a success, and should be generally adopted where the business is not sufficient for wider grades, as it is not yet in this and many other sections of the country. The most skeptical cannot fail to be convinced after a voage over this route.

Manitou is a watering place of considerable renown, and is blessed with every variety of the healthy fluid. Within a scope of half a mile, soda, iron, sulphur, warm and cold waters are to be found. We partook freely of the soda water, which flowed from the ground in a large stream, and could be dipped up by the bucket full. To the taste, it is the same as the soda water made by druggists and sold at ten cents per glass. There it is as free as the air to all who desire it.

Every convenience is made at Manito for the entertainment of strangers, and they have many to entertain, as excursion parties from almost every Sate in the Union are constantly visiting them. The BEEBE House is one of the grandest and best hotels it has been our good fortune to stop at, and reminds one of the fashionable houses of Niagara Falls, only they excel in quantity and quality of eatables.

Manitou is at the foot of the far famed Pike's Peak, that rises 14,836 feet towards the heavens. As we stood gazing at this great snow capped mountain, we could imagine that heaven's foundation rested upon it, so mighty is its construction.

After visiting the Ute pass, we directed our guide to drive to the "Garden of the Gods." Its entrance is gained by passing between two mammoth rocks rising 100 feet in mid air. Once within the almost continuous wall that surrounds it, every shade of living green can be seen on the earth, while on every side rise the mountain heights, and monuments of rock. Rocks of every form and feature are there to be found. One as large as an ordinary prairie house stands balanced on an eight foot footing, while others are mere stems at the bottom and small table lands at the top. They are so singularly shaped that you imagine lions, seals, and other animals out of their formation.

While at Denver we were exceedingly fortunate in meeting our old friend and fellow townsman of Cadiz, Ohio, Archie J. Sampson, Attorney General of the State, and his accomplished wife, who was a school mate of ours, among the clay and sun-burnt hills of our native Buckeye State.

After spending one day more in Denver, those of the party who had not gone the day before, again placed themselves on the plush cushions and were soon hurling homeward. The route along the Kansas Pacific, until we reached nearly the center of Kansas, was a dull and lonely one. Nothing but the short, green grass could be seen on either side for miles. As we neared Salina, large fields of wheat and corn took place of the unbroken sod, and but a short distance from the town, we passed through the enormous wheat field of Mr. T. C. Henry, covering 2,200 acres. It will not yield as well as it did last year, owing to the heavy rains, but may average fifteen bushels to the acre.

[ARTICLES ABOUT RAILROADS.]

[WINFIELD'S RAILROAD PROJECT.]

[EDITOR C. M. SCOTT RECEIVES LETTER FROM R. P. SCOTT.]

[A. T. & S. F. R. R. PROPOSAL TO COWLEY COUNTY.]

[DEATH OF JOHN WILKINSON.]

[INDIANS VISIT PERU.]

[COMMUNICATION TO SCOTT FROM "J. L. WADE" - PUEBLO, COLORADO.]

Now let me say something about the mines. Doubtless, they are rich in all their mineral properties, but on account of their being mostly owned by poor men who are not able to buy a sufficient amount of machinery which they should have, they cannot give work to more than half of the people who are immigrating there at the present time. Taking Colorado all over, it is a poor place for a poor man. It is entirely overdone by poor men.

Lake City, among many other towns in the mines, has at present 800 or 1,000 men without money or work. Those who can get work for their board are doing so, while many are stealing. Hundreds are leaving and hundreds are coming in.

Colorado is a poor place for a poor man to come to at present. All those who can stay in Kansas and make their board, had better stay, for they can't make anything here. I think in the course of a year or two, when the mines get developed, it will be a good place for a laboring man, but it is running over with laboring men now.

I started to Colorado from Cowley county last April, where I had been living since 1870. I had the intention of making Colorado my home and haven't changed my mind yet. I like the country as well as I expected, and think Colorado is the healthiest country I was ever in. That is the reason why I expect to make it my home.

Rosy and Cass Endicott are well satisfied with the country, also Coburn and Jay.

[STATE ITEMS.]

Another boat for the Lower Arkansas is now tied up at the bridge. It is sixty feet long, and provided with two cabins all complete and painted. Wichita Eagle.

[PERSONALS.]

Prof. Bacon is employed at Kellogg & Hoyt's drug store.

The Oxford ferry-boat is doing a fine business crossing passengers and freight over the Arkansas river.

The yield of wheat per acre will not be as large as anticipated in this county, owing to the heavy rainfalls when the wheat was in blossom.

ESCAPED. Last week A. W. Patterson and Wm. Gray arrested a man in Sumner county known under the assumed name of John Scott, by order of a Sheriff of Iowa. The arrested party was accused of horse stealing in Iowa, and broke jail from that State before his trial. The real name of the man was John Marahue. He was taken from this place to Wichita and was confined in a hotel during the night. Thinking him asleep, one of the officers left him locked in his room for a few minutes while he went downstairs after a pair of handcuffs.

As soon as Marahue discovered he was alone, he jumped out of bed, took his clothes under his arm, broke the lock of his door, and one on the hall door, and made his way out. He was then tracked in the mud under an elevator, but before a light could be procured, escaped from them again and is now at large. The Sheriff came down on the train Saturday night, but failed to find his man. Marahue was arrested at this place before he moved to Sumner county for stealing, but afterwards turned loose.

HAIL STORM. On Monday night a hail storm fell in this section with considerable violence. At Mr. Clingman's farm a colt was killed by hail, and a mare by lightning. Parties who were out in the storm had to seek cover. Considerable wheat was blown down and theshed out.

DISTINGUISHED GUEST. O. J. Schneck, of the St. Charles Hotel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who lately paid this place a visit to see his friend, James Huey, is a young man of considerable renown. It was he, two years ago, who made the balloon ascension from Philadelphia that created so much excitement. He has made five ascensions, varying from one to three and a half miles above the earth. It was his intention, when he left this place, to return and engage in the stock business before many months.

Among other acquaintance the editor had the pleasure of meeting in the mountains was Walt. Smith, of Colorado Springs, formerly a cattle man and Register of Deeds in this county, and David Lewis, of Denver, who is attending school at the above place. Also, Rev. I. O. Smith, who is following the avocation of selling books. Dave was lively, and apparently doing well. He works at his trade, stone-cutting, half of the time, and attends a commercial school the other half.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, JUNE 27, 1877.]

Yes, they praise them, for in working to carry the bonds, they defeated them. Elk county is able to manage her own affairs without the help of Winfield politicians.

LIGHTNING STRIKE. About two o'clock Tuesday morning a bolt of lightning struck the spire of the First Church, and tore the cupola considerably, besides knocking off the plastering and damaging the sides of the building. The cause of the damage is attributed to an old lightning rod being improperly adjusted on the building.

SICK. ED. G. GRAY, foreman of the printing office, has been confined to his room for several days, and Charley Coombs, one of the main helps, has just recovered from an attack of fever. The responsibility of the office for awhile rested entirely on Clarence Harris, who managed it manfully.

MR. YOUNG, engineer of the Kansas City, Emporia & Southern Railway, with Gov. Eskridge, were at Nenescah yesterday. The represent a road that will be built into this section of country within the next two years.

About three thousand northern Cheyennes, accompanied by three companies of soldiers, are on their way to the Indian Territory, west of the Arkansas river. They should reach their destination next Saturday.

PANTHER. A couple of men from Colorado, camped back of Finney's stable, have a young panther three months old, about the size of an ordinary dog, that is as playful as a kitten.

SALT CITY has elected city fathers. One of the principla amusements in a western city of the third class is to pass ordinances. Some western Legislatures are addicted to the same habit.

[CORRESPONDENCE FROM "RED BUD" - MAPLE TOWNSHIP.]

[PERSONALS.]

The Walnut affords excellent swimming.

P. H. WOODARD goes to Pawnee Agency as blacksmith.

The Kaw Agency school closed last week for a vacation of six week.

Indian war dance and grand jollification over at Peru, Chautauqua county, today.

DIED. On Saturday, June 30th, of dropsy, B. F. Edwards, of Grouse creek.

One of the stage horses driven by Tommy Young dropped dead in the road last Wednesday.

The wind storm of last Friday night blew down the stables of Charles Parker and J. T. Stewart.

JUDGE CHRISTIAN's daughter, who has been a missionary to Egypt, spent a few days with her parents this week.

One of the crew that accompanied Rexford on his trip to Kaw Agency became so dry on the way that he claimed to sweat dust.

Under a late decision by the Supreme Court of Kansas, a tax deed containing more than one description or tract of land is void.

MR. HOPKINS, formerly of Hopkins' Ranche, on Pond Creek, passed by this place this week on his way to Coffeyville with beef cattle.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, JULY 4, 1877.]

It is rumored that two Indians were killed on Rock Creek, this county; last week, by parties from Nebraska, from whom said Indians had stolen horses.

DIED. On Wednesday, June 27th, of paralysis, Mrs. Smith, wife of Capt. O. C. Smith, of Bolton Township. The afflicted brother has our heartfelt sympathies.

MEN OF THE BORDER soon learn to provide for themselves in time of trial. In the winter the timber is warmer than the prairie, but if caught on the prairie, a hole dug in the ground large enough for the body would often prevent freezing. The compass or resin weed indicates north, as does the moss and bark on trees. Water can be obtained from the root of a prairie plant, while the cactus affords food when baked. Land turtles are found in the shade of small plants; and when roasted, are good eating. A match, ever so wet, can be dried by placing it in the hair of your head, or next to your body.

MR. D. H. CLOUGH, having lately sold his place, intends starting for Oregon by the 1st of August next, either by rail or team. If he goes by wagon, he would like to have company, and consequently would be pleased to hear from any person or persons contemplating such a trip. From what we know of Mr. Clough, we feel safe in saying that he would be good company for anybody, and would do his share toward lessening the tediousness of such a journey. Parties desiring good company should address him at Arkansas City. He has the stamps, and is a whole-souled fellow.

PROF. HOYT is organizing a class in gymnastic performances. The courthouse is the place where they exercise themselves. The professor is quite an expert at the various tricks on the horizontal bar, tumbling, etc., having been connected at various times with traveling exhibitions. He is as good as any of them. Eldorado Press.

You can bet your last nickel on our "Buffalo Joe." He gave lessons to the circus performers here two years ago.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, JULY 4, 1877.]

ANOTHER BOAT, about thirty-five feet long by twelve feet eight inches in width, is lying at the west ferry with a load of drugs, bound for Fort Smith. It has a cabin on each end, and contains thirteen persons and five tons of chattels. Dr. Trichen, of Wichita, has command of the vessel, and is moving his entire drug store from the railroad terminus of Sedgwick county.

We had the pleasure last week of meeting Mr. Searing, Agent of the Pawnees. Mr. Searing was formerly connected with the agency of the Sioux, and while comparatively a young man, is an experienced man among Indians. He is an agreeable gentleman, and we hope to meet him often.

The Eldorado Times says: "Tom Bonar, of Grouse creek, is lost in the Indian Territory, and a party of men are hunting for him." Can't be. Tom's feet are so large that he could be trailed to California. The Times must mean that the Territory is lost to Tom Bonar.

The citizens of Bolton are requested to meet at the Turner school house on Saturday next, 7th inst., at 3 o'clock sharp, to take some action in regard to repairing the bridge across the Arkansas. Let there be a full turn-out. T.

MANSON REXFORD started from the place last Thursday morning, and reached Kaw Agency Friday morning with a load of machinery for the Agency, weighing 1,820 pounds. His boat was six by sixteen feet.

There will be a Fourth of July celebration at West's grove on Grouse creek today. Orations will be delivered by J. J. Johnson, Andrew Jackson Show, and Orin Wilkinson. A general good time is expected.

THE STORM on Friday night blew down the old stable on Central Avenue. It had a slight leaning to the north for several days previous, but the wind on Friday night brought it down flat.

ORIN WILKINSON attempted to swim the Arkansas last week, with the halter strap of his pony tied around his neck. When he got about half way across, the animal turned about and towed the man to the shore he started from, nearly choking the life out of him in the performance.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, JULY 4, 1877.]

The city council met and granted a saloon license to Blenden and Cundeff Monday evening. Ordered $250 to be paid for the ferry boat west of town on the Arkansas, and decided that it should be a free ferry.

[ADS.]

[COURIER ATTACKS OXFORD PAPER OVER RAILROAD.]

Well, after considering the matter carefully and dispassionately, we have finally arrived at the conclusion that if, and if, the company had been composed of railroad men and really desired to build a road of that magnitude, over that line, and had been able to command the necessary capital to build it with, and Cowley county had made arrangements to construct the road en-tirely across the county, and Elk county, and other counties east, had voted the bonds at the rate of $4,000 per mile, the company might probably have built the road, but in the absence of any and all of these necessary adjuncts and qualifications, the "little Kingdom on the Walnut" is left out in the cold; but then, the Kansas City, Emporia & Southern road will be constructed, and near enough to be accessible to most people of that county, besides they, in time, may be able to get a branch of the road to Winfield. Oxford Independent.

[BILL POSEY, OUTLAW, PURSUED INTO INDIAN TERRITORY.]

Bill Posey was armed with a rifle and two revolvers when overtaken, but a shot broke his right arm before he could fire. He tried to use a revolver with his left hand, but a bullet in his shoulder completely disabled him. Still he persevered, and, spurring his horse into a run, overturned one of his assailants by a violent collision. Then more bullets were fired into his body, and killed him.

[MARRIED: O. P. JOHNSON AND MISS CLARA TANSEY.]

[INDIANS.]

The Ponca Indians, who lately passed through this place on their way to the Indian Territory, are civilized, and have partially learned the arts of peace. In their new home they will undoubtedly progress more rapidly. In their new home the 800 Indians will have 40,000 acres of land, and will be the nearest tribe to Baxter Springs. Girard Press.

[BOLTON TOWNSHIP CELEBRATES FOURTH OF JULY.]

I attended the Fourth of July in Bolton last Wednesday, and took a few notes I want to tell you. I did not go for fun; I did not go for frolic; but for sober, solid information and instruction, and to see the people and things. I saw you there, to begin with, and concluded from appearances that the local department of the paper would be neglected, as you had your hand full, mind full, and from the monstrous basket you towed around, I took it for granted you would soon have a stomach full. An editor is always hungry, they say, and I believe it. But I don't want to write theis article entirely about you, for there were others equally as handsome as yourself and lady.

Do not censure me if I am too critical, for you know half a woman lives for is to see and be seen, talk a great deal, and hear much more. Men are slow, stupid beings, capable of talking only one at a time, but we, the fairest of God's creatures, can talk all together.

Isn't it delightful to go to a picnic, sit down under a shady bough, and watch the people, and make comparisons? I had just such a location when I made these notes.

First on the scene was Mr. Skinner, senior. You can assure yourself he would be first if he came at all. Then came Frank Denton, Mr. Parvin, Capt. Hoffmaster, Mr. Steiner, and "Jim," with their amiable wives all neatly dressed. Soon after came what the TRAVELER has dubbed the "young bloods" of Bolton and Creswell.

There was that wild and reckless Will Stewart, who drives as though he was running a passenger coach, followed by modest (?) O. C. Skinner and the constable of your town, with gayly attired ladies.

Soon the dignity of Creswell appeared, with covered carriages and fine horses. Among them Col. McMullen, Dr. Alexander, Rev. Fleming, O. P. Houghton, and last, but not least, his Honor, Judge Christian, and Amos Walton, speakers of the day.

I did like Judge Christian's oration, and was surprised at the ability of the old gentleman and his powers of delivery. Anyone could see it was a speech prepared by hard study, and a great amount of reading. If the ground committee had done their duty and prepared seats, many more would have heard the speech, but for elderly persons to stand in a grove without a breath of air stirring is too much for comfort, much less to pay attention to an oration.

Among the audience there was the handsome young widow with money to loan, the belles of Bolton and their adored, the boisterous town roughs, and wives of distinguished citizens, who came alone, leving their husbands to remain at home to look after the "by-bie." There wee good, bad, and indifferent persons among the crowd. At the table also was a sight. On one side, mild, kind, and lovely women could be seen, and nearby the uncouth, voracious individual whose mouth looked as though he had his throat cut, every time he opened it.

There were many strangers I had never seen before, and familiar faces I have not had the pleasure of seeing for some time. One fine appearing, Christian looking gentleman, I learned, was from Illinois, and others I was informed lived across the Arkansas. Understand me when I say across the Arkansas, to mean on the north side, for I am a resident of Bolton township.

But I have scarcely referred to my notes. Rev. McClanahan, a new preacher, began the exercises with prayer. The Declaration was then commendably read by Mr. Parvin, of our side; then the brass band of your place, after a series of toots, and yells for "Charley," "Frank," "Ret," "where's Lyman Herrick?" and "where's Ed. Thompson?" worked up a tune. We supposed "Charley" and "Frank" and "Ret" to be single men, and imagined they might be promenading with someone's sister, but we do not know it. Yes, they worked up a tune finally. I would give you the name of it, if I could, but I could not find anyone who knew it.

After prayer, Dr. Shepard, who was appointed Chairman, introduced Hon. James Christian. His speech lasted about half an hour, and was appreciated by all who heard it. Hon. Amos Walton then spoke in a strong, pleasing tone, after which the gathering began to separate and seek their homes.

This, Mr. Editor, is all I have to say. If at any future time you wish me to express my sentiments, I may be in the mood to favor you. I desire to thank the people of your township for the patriotism they manifested in coming to Bolton township for a Fourth of July Celebration when they couldn't have one at home, and the good wives of the Bolton men who worked to make it a success.

I also want to say that the visit paid us by your most estimable ladies, Mrs. and Miss Revs. Thompson, Mrs. Fleming, Mrs. Shepard, Mrs. Hughes, Mrs. Sipes, Mrs. McMullen, and a number of others, will be returned, as they added much to the enjoyment of the occasion. I also desire to thank the band boys, for they meant well in their heads, but their hearts, I fear, troubled them. There were a number of young ladies, also, whom I would be gratified to have call on me at any time, and the young boys know they are all cherished and loved by

AUNT MARY.

[A NOTABLE SCOUT: WM. CODY, KNOWN AS "BUFFALO BILL."]

Incidents in the Career of Hon. Wm. Cody, Better Known as

"Buffalo Bill"--How He Obtained His Sobriquet--Adventures in Indian Campaigns.

William T. Cody, better known as "Buffalo Bill," is fully entitled to this character, as any army officer with whom he has served during the past 20 years will bear witness. Cody is

AN EXCEPTIONAL MAN,

for, with every disadvantage of education and early training to contend against, he has steadily advanced upon the road which chance engineered for him, keeping clerk of the pitfalls, and passing, one after another, all his competitors, until he stands today the foremost scout in America. This is no fulsome flattery, for everyone who knows Cody acknowledges his worth and feels honored in claiming him as a friend.

Will Cody was born in Iowa, Scott county, in 1838, and is therefore 39 years of age. While he was yet an infant, his father, whose pioneer instincts always carried him to the farthest frontier, became an Indian trader in Kansas and Nebraska, and it was in that wilderness and under such untoward circumstances that "Little Billy," his then nom de plume, picked up the rudiments of education from the kindly wives of officers at different forts and trading posts.

In 1855 the boy started in life on his own account, and drove an army team until 1857, when he

VOLUNTEERED FOR THE MORMON WAR,

and made the campaign under Sidney Johnston. During 1860 and 1861 he was employed as pony express rider on some of the most dangerous portions of the overland route.

Early in 1862 he joined that celebrated band known as Gen. Blount's "Red legged Scouts," and served with them in Kansas and Western Missouri until the close of the war, when he went out to the plains as government scout and dispatch carrier.

In 1867 he was appointed chief hunter of the Kansas Pacific Railroad Company, and it was in their service that he gained his sobriquet of "Buffalo Bill," on account of the immense number of bison that fell to his rifle.

When the Indian war broke out, during that year he served with the army under Generals Hancock and Custer, and in 1868 was appointed Chief of Scouts for the Department of the Missouri. He remained in service until 1871, when he had the management of the Grand Duke Alexis' hunting party.

In February, 1872, he paid his first visit to the East. Being then taken in hand by theatrical managers, who scented a fresh sensation in a good looking frontiersman, Cody made

HIS DEBUT AS A FOOTLIGHT SCALPER,

and since that time has passed his winters in paint and tinsel on the stage, his summers in patched buckskin on the plains. So far superior is his love of actual music warfare that at the outbreak of the Sioux war last year he forfeited an engagement in the East, and hurried to the front, where he was at once appointed chief of scouts, first to Gen. Crook's command and after to the joint commands of Crook and Terry. Toward the close of the campaign, Cody performed a remarkable feat of physical endurance, and the writer can vouch for the truth of the following description.

Believing the war practically at a close, so far as any actual fighting was concerned, when the command reached the Yellowstone River, he resigned his position and started for the Missouri on a steamer, the commands meanwhile marching back into the Bad Lands on their bootless (fruitless) search for the unfindable Sitting Bull.

The steamer was delayed for two days some few miles below the late camp, and as he was starting out on the second afternoon, met a steamer coming up from the settlement with dispatches for Terry and Crook. There were several well known scouts on board, but Gen. Whistler made a special request that Cody should carry the dispatches through, offering him, in case he should accept the task, the use of his own blooded mare.

The mission was not only difficult, but dangerous. Difficult, because the command was known to be at leat thirty miles distant, and the intervening country to be as scarred and rugged as the face of a volcano; dangerous, on account of the small war parties of Indians that were scattered all through the district.

Of course, Cody undertook the mission, leaving the steamer at 5 a.m. He returned shortly after midnight with counter dispatches from the twin commands, and so great had been the exertion that General Whistler's mare died during the night.

Finding that a fresh batch of orders must be sent forward, Cody insisted upon carrying them, as he had already crossed the country and could make better time. At one o'clock, after only three-quarters of an hour's rest, he started off upon a fresh horse into the dark night, for it was raining, and the darkness seemed impenetrable.

At 11:00 a.m. the next morning he appeared mounted upon the third horse, for the second one also had broken down. His face looked haggard, and his step was weary as he came across the gang plank to be greeted by rousing cheers from rank and file;. but he quickly handed over the dispatches and said, "If you don't need me longer, General, I'll take a nap." Within six hours he was up again, apparently as bright and fresh as on the previous day, and that after riding more than 120 miles over a land that is truly named "God-forsaken."

HOW BUFFALO BILL LOOKS.

Cody is a splendid looking specimen of humanity, over six feet in height, weighing nearly 200 pounds, and admirably proportioned, while his aquiline features, somewhat outre style in dress, and long dark brown hair, which falls in masses of curls over his shoulders, make him a center of attraction among the puny dwellers in cities.

A couple of anecdotes, as told by him to the narrator, told over the campfire and vouched for by gentlemen present, will give a fair idea of the life this adventurous man has passed, of his endurance in time of suffering, and desperate courage in the hour of danger.

"Look here, Will," said one of the officers as he kicked the glowing embers into a blaze, "spin us a yarn about yourself and shut up about other people." The request was unanimously approved, and one officer remarked: "Tell them about that rough spell on the Republican, for they have probably not heard it."

Will shook the last drop out of his canteen (it was only alkali water with a dash of lemon in it) and said: "I'm not much of a hand at blowing this sort of a trumpet, but if you want to hear

HOW ONE MAN STUCK TO ANOTHER,

when he was on the ragged edge, I'll tell you how George Hanson stood by me.

In the winter of 1859, and it was a winter, George and I were trapping on a branch of the Republican river. The Indians were pretty much friendly at that time, and it was too cold for them to be browsing around much anyhow, so we felt cozy as pie in a little dug-out we'd made in the side of the bluff. One day while George and I were skylarking on the ice, I fell and broke my leg, or rather, I splintered the shin bone. That sort of thing isn't the pleasantest in the world, even if you are at a post where there's a doctor to look out for you, and when it happens on the plains in mid-winter, you feel like saying your prayers.

George took it very rough, almost worse than I did, and he just hustled around me as though I was a baby. He made some splints, and set the bone as well as he could, and then he got a lot of firewood and piled it in the dug-out, laid in a supply of meat, and as much water as we had cans to hold, and then he said: "I must get you to the settlement, old boy." Our horses saw nothing for them to eat thereabouts, so had wandered away some time before. George piled our blankets and pelts together, and laid me on them; then he took a pull at his belt, picked up his rifle, and started out a foot.

To say I felt lonely wouldn't express it, but you see I knew he ought to be back in twelve days, and I just counted the hours. The twelve days passed, somehow or other, then came the thirteenth, but George didn't turn up. All the wood I could get was gone by this time, so I couldn't melt the ice or cook the meat, and had to be content with raw flesh frozen and icicles or snow. Day after day passed and still he didn't come, and I knew he was dead or had come to grief somewhere, for that sort of a man don't leave a friend in the lurch, cost what it may. I tell you, gentlemen, you can hear the wolves now if you listen, but you are used to it and don't mind them, nor did I until that time; but when my fire was gone, they'd get around that dug-out at nights, and howl like dogs over their dead master. It wasn't cheerful at the start and didn't grow more comfortable as

THE DAYS TURNED INTO WEEKS.

But you see a man hates to die like a wounded bear, so I just held on for all I knew. Twenty days and nights had passed, and I began to reckon up what I had done in this world and the time I had left to stay in it. I got through that night somehow or other, but I guess my head was a little off next day, for I seemed to hear voices all around, and didn't feel the bitter cold as I had before. All of a sudden I heard footsteps crackling on the ice outside, but couldn't call out for the life of me. It was George. He crawled slowly into the dug-out and came along side of me, where I lay with my eyes shut, for I couldn't look up at first, and when I did then--well, didn't either of us say anything for awhile.

You see he had reached the settlements all right, and started back alone with an ox team--people didn't care about traveling around much that winter. On the second day out, an awful snow storm commenced, and he struggled and blundered against it till his team wouldn't go any further. He didn't give up, however, but fought his way along whenever he could get a start out of his team, although he made up his mind at last that he'd find nothing of me but the bones; and this is how he came to be so late. He took me down to the nearest fort on the cart, and there they set the leg over again. You can see the lump on it still. No, that's a bullet wound, and that's where an arrow struck.

A TICKLISH SITUATION.

On another, but similar occasion, Will told the following story.

"We were coming back from the Mormon scrimmage, when Sidney Johnson had command, you know, and I was sort of assistant in the wagon train. I was quite a lad then. Lou. Simpson was Brigade Wagonmaster, and had charge of two trains, which traveled about 15 miles apart, and his second in command was George Woods. About noon one day Simpson, Woods, and I started from the hindmost train to overtake the one in front. Knowing there were Indians about, we kept the sharpest kind of a lookout, but didn't see anything until we got near Ash Hollow, on the North Platte, some eight miles from the train we'd left, when a band of about sixty Indians rose out of a gulch a half mile off and came for us. Simpson, who understood that sort of business, made us jump off and put our mules together, head to tail, in the shape of a triangle, and he then shot them dead in their tracks with a revolver. This made an all around breast-work, behind which we lay. Each of us had a heavy muzzle loading rifle and two Colt's revolvers, so we made it pretty warm for the reds; but it was right on the smooth prairie, and they charged up within a few yards of us, hitting Woods hard at the first fire. He couldn't do any more fighting, poor fellow, but he lay on his back and loaded while we did the shooting. The Indians didn't have any guns at that time, and they didn't charge right over people as they sometimes do nowadays, but they'd ride up within a few yards, pop off their arrows, and circle away, throwing themselves on the off side of their ponies. After keeping up this business until almost sundown, they gave it up and squatted out of range, evidently determined to starve us out, and so we had no way of getting water. They, of course, thought we were stragglers from the train they had seen pass. During that afternoon we killed twelve Indians, besides wounding a number, for they would ride up so close that we could give it to them with a revolver in each hand. In the morning they made a few charges, just enough to keep us excited, but the holding on policy is what they meant. At eleven o'clock that day the train hove in sight, and the Indians, whooping like devils, made one final charge, and left in short order. This is about the tightest scrape I ever got caught in, and it did not make me love the Indians any better, you may be sure."

[EDITORIAL COLUMNS.]

The joke is too good to keep, so we publish Mr. Libby's letter. He is the oldest subscriber we have at Maple City, and his name appears first on the list. The mailing clerk, in making up each "pack" puts a mark in phonography, for short, indicating what post office the pack goes to, so that when they are all made up and ready to be wrapped, the top paper shows the address. A few weeks ago we had to "explain" to the Wichita Eagle, and later the Oxford Independent inquired, and now comes Mr. Libby to cap the climax. ED.

Its Proposed Extension to the Pacific Ocean.

Major Wm. Burgess, for a long time agent of the Pawnees, and relieved at his own request, has gone back to his old home in Iowa. He leaves many warm friends in this locality, and we doubt if ever a better man fills the place he has so well and long filled. Coffeyville Courier.

[TAKE BILL POSEY, ALIVE OR DEAD.]

The Last Stubborn Fight and Death

Of the Terror of the Indian Territory.

Among this band Bill Posey, an escaped convict from the Texas penitentiary, was a skilled, daring, and influential leader. A Spanish-Mexican, with a claim to Indian blood in his veins, Posey has made his headquarters on Cane creek, Polecat, and Arkansas rivers, drifting back and forth as occasion required, always armed to the teeth. With a long Spanish knife and three six-shooting revolvers in his belt, and a double barrelled shot gun loaded with buckshot, he was the terror of the road.

For several years he had been a member of the gang in Texas. He had wealthy and influential friends in Limestone and other counties, who had managed to screen him until four years ago, when he was arrested, tried, and sentenced to five years in the penitentiary. He had served out twenty months of his sentence, but so turbulent had he been that he had inspired a feeling of terror even among the prison officials. Bucking, gagging, flogging, or showering failed to subdue him, and he was put in the chain gang and set to work on the streets under charge of guards.

While working one day with a twelve pound ball attached to his leg, he struck down one of the guards with a stone, snatched his gun, and "stood off" four of the guards. He called on the prison authorities, with oaths, to come out and rearrest him, and he would kill them all. Holding all the officers at bay, he slowly retreated toward some horses feeding nearby. Getting one of the horses between himself and the guard, he coolly picked up the ball, slung it over the horse, mounted and rode off to his father's house, where he secured his own gun, revolver, and a good horse, and crossed the line into the Indian Territory.

While at his temporary home on Cane creek, two Deputy United States Marshals attempted his arrest. He assented, and asked them into the house for dinner before starting for Fort Smith. With four revolvers pointed at his head, he coolly walked into the house with them, placed chairs, and ordered dinner quick for three, and made preparations for the start. Suddenly he reached under his low couch, brought out his six shooter, and sent one ball through the thigh of one of the deputies and another ball through the eye of the other. He then drove them from the house. He ordered them to throw up their hands, down their arms, and then coolly asked for the writ. This he destroyed. Then he compelled the officers to go back into the house and partake of the meal prepared for them, after which he let them go back to report their failure.

Between Muscogee and Okmulgee, Bill Posey built a block-house, surrounded himself with a set of desperadoes, and bade defiance to all the marshals of Texas or the Territory. Here for fifteen months he had been on the scout. During the day he never for a moment laid down his arms. He slept always with his belt of arms on the bed before him and the sixteen shooting Henry rifle in his hands. A fresh horse was always saddled near the door, and no man was ever permitted to approach him unless he was covered with the inevitable rifle. His reckless bravado led him, out of pure cussedness, to mingle with crowds of men, visiting stores, whenever supplies were needed, or taking a seat in church among the worshippers, armed, and taking care to keep the saints always to the front.

Recently the Governor of Texas made a requisition on the Chief of the Creek nation for Bill Posey's arrest and return to the Texas officials. Chief Ward Coachman placed the necessary papers at once in the hands of Capt. Sun thiar pee, of Utechee town, with orders to "bring in Bill Posey, alive or dead."

On Friday last the captain learned that Posey had visited Okmulgee that day and had a wounded finger amputated, and had gone toward the Arkansas river. All that night, with a posse of two picked men, the Captain followed on Posey's trail, and on Saturday evening they came up with him near Concharte town, on Polecat creek, driving some stray horses. He was well mounted, as usual, and disdained to run from three Indians. The Captain ordered him to surrender and throw up his hands.

Posey reached for his ever present rifle, but his lost finger was in the way, and before he could bring it to bear, a load of buckshot went through his right arm, breaking it above the elbow. As it dropped limp at his side, he dropped his rifle, drew his revolver with his left, and emptied two of the chambers, and then another mass of buckshot broke his left arm. Spurring his well trained horse, he charged full speed at the Captain, knocking him and his horse over the bluff to the creek below.

Posey then wheeled upon the posse, who stood their ground, firing at him with their revolvers. The orders to take him dead or alive must be obeyed. The fight was now at close quarters. Riddled with bullets and shot, the flesh torn from his hips, both arms broken, he continued to fight, trying to ride down the officers.

Capt. Sun thiar pee had again joined his posse, this time on foot. A well aimed shot from his revolver tore off Posey's nose. It seemed impossible to kill him. Still he refused to surrender. Then the last bullet from the Captain's revolver struck Posey in the chin, breaking his jaw, and went crashing up through his brain. Bill Posey fell dead from his horse.

[COMMUNICATION FROM "C. C. H." - BOLTON TOWNSHIP.]

We had the pleasure of attending a picnic in Capt. O. C. Smith's grove, on Spring creek, yesterday, the 4th. Owing to the committee being busily engaged, the grove was not very well prepared. Notwithstanding the limited preparations made and the heat in the grove, the participators in the picnic seemed to enjoy themselves finely. The programme for the day was somewhat varied on account of the band boys being unable to get over until noon. The exercises of the day commenced with prayer by Rev. McClanahan. Then came Lieut. Thos. S. Parvin, who read the Declaration of Independence, which was listened to with extraordinary patience, as Mr. Parvin is an elegant reader. Next in order was dinner, which consisted of every variety of goodies, which are too numerous to mention. After dinner we listened to a very interesting, eloquent, and patriotic discourse, delivered by Judge Christian, of Arkansas City. Then came the band boys with a recital of "The Red, White, and Blue," which seemed to cheer all present, even the "old folks." Next in order was a speech from Mr. Amos Walton, who spread the eagle in the most elegant manner, after which lemonade, ice cream, music by the band, etc., until evening, when everybody went home with a gladsome heart.

The citizens of Bolton tender their many thanks to the gentlemen, speakers, and the band for their favors. More anon.

C. C. H.

[COMMUNICATION FROM "J. O. WILKINSON" - SILVERDALE.]

Now about that halter, Arkansas river, pony, etc., I will say this. I did try to swim the river, but did not tie the halter around my neck, simply because I did not have any halter, but I tied the picket rope I had to the pony's neck, and started to swim the river; but the pony, like Mark Twain's mule, wanted to wade the stream, and because I would not let him he turned around and went back again. I wish the reptiles that report such stuff about me would all get the seven year itch, and scratch, scratch, scratch forever more.

J. O. WILKINSON.

[COMMUNICATION FROM "JUST A LOCAL" - WYOMING TERRITORY.]

I am bold to say that a man cannot come here and spend a season and go away again without being either wealthier, wiser, or better, for his sojourn.

[PERSONALS.]

The church bells chimed last Sunday.

A child of Mr. Sifford's was buried last Sunday.

After sundown a toll will be charged on the ferry.

Newman paid $1.57 cash for 86 bushels of old wheat lately.

Fifty grists of new wheat were ground at Newman's mill last week.

The work on the bridge across the Walnut is delayed for want of lime.

A number of Texans were in town yesterday selling ponies and horses, from $10 to $75.

Six hundred Ponca Indians have recently been located in the Indian Territory south of Baxter.

A few manipulators in Winfield have escrowed Cowley county out of a railroad, and gave it to Sumner.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, JULY 11, 1877.]

A 300 pound bell was ordered for the school house yesterday, to cost $125. It will be here in about a month.

FREE FERRY on the Arkansas at this place. Come and go as often as you please without it costing a cent, as long as it is daylight.

A large work horse was sold by auction for $39, last Saturday, to satisfy a mortgage given by Spencer, of Sumner county, to Jacob Beall.

ANOTHER change in the ownership of the meat market took place last week. A. W. Patterson now has charge of it, and will supply the public.

WINFIELD votes on a proposition to erect a bridge across the Walnut at the brewery, and to repair the bridge south of tht place, on the 17th inst.

NEW FIRM. HOUGHTON & McLAUGHLIN SOLD THEIR ENTIRE STOCK OF GROCERIES TO I. McLAUGHLIN YESTERDAY, WHO WILL CONTINUE BUSINESS AT THE GREEN FRONT.

MEAT. A. W. PATTERSON will deliver fresh meat at Salt City every Monday morning, and at the houses at this place every day in the week except Sunday and Monday.

JUDGE CHRISTIAN has been appointed a Justice of the Peace for Creswell township by Gov. Anthony, and James Huey a Notary Public. Both appointments were well bestowed.

At the meeting of the city council Friday night, it was decided to employ C. R. Bridges to run the ferry on the Arkansas for one month, at $1 per day. The ferry will be free to everyone during that time.

Dr. Graham is the oldest resident physician in Cowley county, and has a reputation and practice that anyone might well be proud of. He was formerly of New York City, and is a graduate of the medical college of that place.

Dr. Strong, his partner, is a graduate of the Cleveland, Ohio, Homeopathic Hospital, and a young man of more than ordinary ability.

AD: Drs. GRAHAM & STRONG, Homeopathic Physicians of Winfield, Ks., will be at the Central Avenue Hotel, Arkansas City, on Wednesday of each week, where they will be pleased to wait upon any who may need medical aid. Office hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

[WINFIELD ITEMS.]

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, JULY 11, 1877.]

The picnic in Bolton township, July 4th, was well attended by an intelligent class of people. R. A. Houghton, Herman Godehard, and E. D. Eddy had stands on the ground and dispensed the lemonade, ice cream, candy, etc. We might go into details, but as we have two communications on the subject, will let it pass.

A petition has been in circulation in Bolton township asking that an election be called to vote on a proposition to issue $2,000 in bonds, payable in two years, to complete the bridge across the Arkansas. Creswell, or Arkansas City, will be called on for $3,000, making a total of $5,000 for an iron bridge.

PARTIES IN WINFIELD are engaged in filing an injunction on the railroad bonds voted to the Kansas City, Emporia & Southern railway in Sumner. Let's see: Winfield is now manipulating Cowley, Elk, and Sumner counties against railroad interests.

R. L. WALKER, Sheriff of Cowley county, paid the TRAVELER a visit on Tuesday of this week. Dick must have good living and plenty of beer, as he is getting a regular lager beer Dutchman's "frontespiece" on him.

[ITEMS FROM THE TELEGRAM.]

Col. Nickerson, President of the A. T. & S. F. R. R., is expected down the valley this week. He comes to arrange for the extension of the Florence branch of his road into Cowley county.

Several of the papers grow witty over the fact that the editor's son was born immediately after an advertisement for a boy was inserted in the Telegram. Easy, boys, don't throw yourselves away on this. You know that two thirds of you would advertise for a boy for a solid year if you thought it would do you any good.

[HACKNEY: PARSONS, ELLSWORTH & PUGET SOUND RAILROAD.]

[BUSINESS NOTICES.]

[INDIAN HISTORY...WRITTEN FOR THE INDIAN HERALD!]

[Written for the Indian Herald.]

The Western Indian in 1806--Numbers and Names of Chiefs--Catlin, the Painter, Among the Osages--Ravages of the Small Pox.

BY DR. W. E. DOYLE.

In the chart prepared by Lieut. Montgomery Pike, U. S. A., who explored the Arkansas to the Great Rocky Mountains, and thence across to the Rio Grande, after whom Pike's Peak is named, we find the following locations of Indians of 1806.

KANSAS INDIANS.

Main village in fork of Kansas and Blue Earth rivers, numbering 1,565. Old villages were above the mouth of the Platte on the Missouri.

DELAWARES.

This tribe was located on White river, Arkansas, near where Forsythe now stands.

OSAGES.

Grand Osage village on Sac river, at the head of Osage river, in Missouri, in Big Bend, on east side, numbering 1,695; Principal Chief, Cahagatonga, White Hair; Second Chief,

Wat-cha-wa-ka.

Shen-ga-Was-sa--Beautiful Bird, became most known from being a great deal with Pike.

PETIT OSAGES.

This tribe was situated lower down on the west side of the Sac river, numbering 824; Principal Chief, Sut ta-sug-gy--The Wind; Second Chief, Watch-kes-ingar--Soldier Dog. Arkansas Osage village in forks of Vermillion (Verdigris) numbering 1,500.

PAWNEES.

Republican village on Republican Fork of Kansas, had 1,618. Chiefs Char-ac-ter-ish-White Wolf, and Is-ta kap be--Rich Man. Grand village on south side of Platte, near where Benton,

Nebraska, now is, numbering 3,120. Pawnee Loups on Loup Fork of Platte, above the forks in Nebraska, numbering 1,485.

COMANCHES.

Or Tetans, as the French called them, numbering 8,200. The names of the other Osage Chiefs are given as:

Ta-wan-ga-ha, he who drives villages.

Ic-he so hun-gar, wise family, (Son of White Hair).

Hapense Pointed Horn (first soldier).

Ona-po-ran-ga Go-ha-gat che, the Chief himself.

Wa-sa ba-gun ga, without nerve.

O-ga hawass, the Son-in-law.

Tonemancara, the heart of the town, Great Osages.

Nezuma, the rain that walks.

Tetobasi, without ear rings.

Taichem, the yellow skin deer.

Mandgraide, the big rogue, Little Osages.

The Osages warred with Pottawattamies, Arkansas, Cherokees, Chickasaws, Choctaws, Creeks, Comanches, Caddoes, etc.

The Canadian river was called on Pike's chart Nesonchebrara.

The Poteau river is called Otter river.

South Fork of Canadian is called Nesconregasca.

The Cimarron is called Nesewketonga.

The Salt Fork of the Arkansas is called Negracka river.

At the mouth of the latter it is marked "crossing place of the Osage."

A little Osage camp is also marked on the Missouri, about where Lexington now stands, and "Satasuggy camps," near the mouth of a stream (apparently Buck Creek), running into the Arkansas, in the Indian Territory.

There was a camp of Missouris near the mouth of Grand river, Missouri, and remains of Otto and Missouri villages; in one, two hundred men, nearly opposite Shell river south side of Platte, now in Nebraska.

It is said that a party of Osages were at Braddock's defeat in 1755, and had to eat their horses on their return home. In their narrations of the circumstance, given early in this

century, they said the party rendezvoused at a great waterfall. It might have been the Niagara.

I forgot to state that on Pike's chart, a Choctaw village is located opposite Arkansas Post, a Quapaw village on the Arkansas river, a short distance above; a Conshalta village on the Red river near Conshalta Shute, and old Caddo villages near where Fulton, Arkansas, Jefferson, Texas, and Shreveport, Louisiana, now stand.

[PERSONALS.]

COL. McMULLEN now owns Murdock's race horse, "Sleepy Jack."

AUNT MARY was the TRAVELER reporter on the 4th, in Bolton township.

The butt of Democracy that was left after the cutting of the pole on Benedict's corner is sprouting. It is too tender a growth, however, to endure the chill of winter.

A number of Pawnees were in town last week, selling ponies from $5 to $25 each. Some of the Indians were very thinly clad, having only a thin garmet over their shoulders.

"COONEY," Joe Sherburne's dog, accompanied him on his return trip from Maine. The young terrier has been East about a year, and gives appearance of having enjoyed the sea breeze.

[ARTICLE RE ATTEMPT BY KANSANS FOR NARROW GAUGE RAILROADS.]

We have taken some pains to ventilate this scheme, for the reason that we knew what there was back of it--nothing--and because it was misleading many honest communities who really want railroads and who must have them.

For example, the people of Cowley County, Kansas, on the representations made, defeated a connection with a road that runs to their county line from Emporia and Eldorado, and subscribed to an East and West road, where a narrow gauge will never be built, and sent delegates six hundred miles to find out just what Mr. Bain told them.

Now any man of railroad experience knows that, save the Pacific roads, built from the national treasury in time of war, no road of a thousand miles has ever been built in this country by even State aid, let alone county and individual subscriptions. The project was so wild that we did not affect to treat it gravely until we saw well meaning people deceived by it.

To build even a narrow gauge "from St. Louis to some point in Colorado," would, in cash, take $10,000,000, and as no county would subscribe except the road would pass through it, the whole would fall on some twenty-five counties, or $400,000 to a county. Or suppose half cash and half mortgage bonds, it would be $200,000 to a county.

The idea of selling county bonds, with the supreme court blockaded with suits against defaulting counties, among them nearly half the counties on the proposed line of road, the project is one of the craziest things ever undertaken by crazy men. We think, however, that it will be necessary to spend much more time in undeceiving the people as to this humbug.

Let the people address themselves to getting a way to market the best way they can, and let them hold on to their means until they see that they count. Don't credit the smooth tongued tales of anybody, and above all don't allow themselves to be frightened out of common sense, by threats to build somewhere else.

Money to a bona fide project commands the situation, and business terms will be met by men who mean business.

Kansas City Journal of Commerce.

[COLORADO NAMES TAKEN FROM SPANISH OR INDIAN NAMES.]

[COMMUNICATION FROM "ROBINSON CRUSOE" - INDIAN TERRITORY.]

[Starting July 18, 1877.]

[WINFIELD VERSUS RAILROADS.]

Now comes the crowning and most infamous act of the drama. Not content with interfering with and dictating to other counties, the city which would rule the Walnut Valley calls in the lawyers. Sumner county is not to be permitted to settle the question of the legality of her own votes, but Winfield men and Winfield money must still be used to defeat an election held in another county and among another people. The matter, however, must be nicely covered up.

Somebody must come over from Sumner, and get the attorneys; somebody from Sumner must carrry on the negotiations, but looking closely, you can see the cloven foot, and "he that runs may read." By their fruits ye shall know them, and if the people of Winfield have, by determined and persistent effort, succeeded in beating themselves, who shall _____________.

[COMMUNICATION FROM R. C. STORY, COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT.]

[STOCKING KANSAS STREAMS WITH FISH.]

[WAR RELIC: SPRINGFIELD MUSKET.]

Hanging in the office of the Empire Hotel, Empire City, Cherokee county, is an old Springfield musket, such as the army used before the hostile Indians demanded (for their own use) something better, and attached to the stock is the following bit of history.

"This gun belonged to Sue Mundy, the Kentucky guerrilla who was captured with Magrauder, the outlaw, while sick, in a log cabin, in Hardin county, south of Louisville, in April, 1865."

"Sue Mundy was, from his youthful appearance, supposed by many to be a girl. He was only 17 years old, but was an expert in the saddle, and both an excellent shot and a daring man."

[EDITORIAL COLUMNS: ARTICLE FROM BEACON.]

[FEUD: PAWNEES AND OSAGES.]

The old feud that has existed between the Pawnees and Osages for so many years came near culminating last week. The territory occupied by the Pawnees has long been used by the Osages as a pasture ground for their ponies, and, ever since it has been owned by the Pawnees, the Osages have herded their ponies on it.

The Pawnees recently requested the Osages to keep their ponies on their own side of the Arkansas, and stated that if they were driven into their reservation another time, they would take care of them, but the Osages were unwilling to yield to a set of men whom they compare to women, and drove their ponies over again.

The Pawnees, though small in stature, have long been used to fighting the Sioux, and not being much afraid of the Osages, made their word good.

This, of course, raised a rumpus with the Osages. The Osages then sent runners all over their reservation, calling for volunteers to attack the Pawnees, and before the ponies could be reutnred to the Osages, they had mustered a force sufficient to whip the world (in their estimation). It, however, terminated ty timely interference, without the loss of blood. Herald.

[PAWHUSKA ITEMS: FROM THE INDIAN HERALD.]

[CROP REPORTS.]

[REMAINS OF CUSTER BROUGHT BY STEAMER FLETCHER.]

The steamer Fletcher has just arrived from Little Big Horn, bringing the remains of Gen. Custer and other officers massacred with him June 25th, 1876. They will be taken to Fort Lincoln for the present.

[STATE/NATIONAL ITEMS.]

Indian Agent Barns, of Nevada Agency, telegraphs to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs from Wadsworth that Benjamin Holland, a farmer at the Reservation in Southeastern Nevada, and W. H. Carter, formerly a blacksmith there, were shot and killed by four withe men. The Indians whites from the reservation are in pursuit of the murderers.

Col. Whipple's command attacked Looking Glass and his tribe near Clear Creek and killed seventeen Indians.

[PERSONALS.]

The City Marshal is adorned in a cardinal red jacket.

The barber is sick and the boys all wear hair on their faces.

One of the amusements of the day now, is breaking Texan ponies.

A large number of the farmers of this county have finished harvesting.

New wheat was sold in Wichita last week for sixty cents per bushel.

The Indian Herald has a young Cherokee learning the boxes in that office.

It is stated that Rev. Wingar has sent for all his goods and does not expect to return.

REV. SWARTS has been filling the place of Rev. Wingar in the M. E. ministry during the latter's absence.

NINETEEN THOUSAND FEET OF LUMBER was sawn in four days and a half, last week, at Lippmann's mill.

D. H. CLOUGH will sell out his goods one week from Saturday, and start for the Willomett valley, Oregon.

THE CALL FOR AN ELECTION to vote bonds to rebuild the Arkansas river bridge in Bolton township appears this week.

WHOEVER has number 25, volume six, of the TRAVELER will confer a favor by sending it to the State Historical Society at Topeka.

MR. GRIMES has a fish pen at the mouth of the cave near Newman's mill, where he keeps his fish alive until he is ready to butcher one.

The boys arrested by Mr. McLeese are the same parties spoken of in another item; the mother of one of them supposed he was hung.

MR. WILL MERYDITH, OF DEXTER, was at this plce this week, buying calves and one year old cattle. He paid a fair price and got a number of them.

CHAPLAIN McCABE, the sweet singer and eloquent preacher, will assist at the dedication of the new Methodist church in Winfield, sometime in August.

TOUGH. Mr. McLeese, City Marshal of Coffeyville and deputy Sheriff of Montgomery county, has a constitution something like Buffalo Bill's. Leaving Coffeyville on the morning of Saturday, the 7th inst., in pursuit of the two young horse thieves recently arrested near this place, he traveled almost constantly, snatching what sleep he could on the open prairie, with no blanket or covering whatever, and arrived at this place Tuesday morning. Waiting until a little past noon, he started for South Haven, twenty-two miles distant, in company with A. W. Patterson, and returned about 10 p.m., with one of the thieves. Stopping only for a bite of supper, the two left immediately for Oxford, another twenty-mile stretch, and returned in the morning with thief No. 2. He started for home the same day with the prisoners, doubtless well tired out, but with a stiff upper lip and a determination to reach home without loss of time. He is a faithful officer.

BOY HORSE THIEF CAUGHT. Last spring two boys, eighteen and twenty years of age, living on Shoo Fly creek near South Haven, by the names of John Voucher and James Hudson, left home and were gone until last Wednesday, when Voucher came back to his mother's house. He had not been there a great while when parties came after him and took him to Caldwell. Before going he told his mother that they had arrested him for horse stealing, and that he and Hudson had been in jail, but that he escaped. Nothing has been heard of the young man since he was re-taken, and Mrs. Voucher expects to hear that he has been hung. His father died in the Black Hills, and the affliction on the distressed parent is very severe.

MARRIED. W. H. WALKER returned last Friday from near Faulmouth, Kentucky, bringing with him the former Miss Lydia Drake, to whom he has been united in the holy bonds of matrimony.

MR. GOATLEY killed a large animal on Grouse creek last week that resembled a young panther or lynx. It had been taking his chickens for several weeks past, but this time he saw it early in the morning, and set the dogs after it, and it was not long before they had it up a tree, in easy range of his shot gun.

MR. HAYWOOD desires to thank his friends for the patronage he has received, and retires from business with the best of feelings towards all.

MR. CHANNELL invites all his former patrons to try him again, and assures all he will sell as cheap as anyone in Southern Kansas for cash.

The prospects of a railroad at Eldorado have not given that place any unusual excitement yet. Several businessmen have expressed their determination to move to this point as soon as they can sell out, as they believe this will be the terminus.

S. P. CHANNELL purchased the hardware store of R. C. Haywood yesterday, and is now ready to serve all in need of anything in his line. Mr. Haywood will devote his time to collecting accounts due him, for awhile.

Since the flood on Grouse creek, the farmers are turning their attention to stock raising. Many of them will now favor the continuance of the herd law, since their fences have been destroyed.

And now we have to chronicle the happy announcement of a bouncing girl for E. D. Eddy. Born Tuesday, July 17th, in the 101st year of the Independence of the United States of America.

The bridge bond question is now being generally talked over in Bolton township. The proposition will meet with some opposition, although many influential farmers will favor it.

CHANGE. MR. L. McLAUGHLIN has purchased the grocery department of Houghton & McLaughlin's store, and is conducting the business at the old "Green Front."

MR. WILEY has purchased Mr. McDorman's interest in the store at Dexter, and is conducting the business wholly under his own management.

[BUSINESS NOTICES.]

[RECAP. ELECTION PROCLAMATION...BOLTON TOWNSHIP.]

[ITEM ABOUT PROF. HOYT...ELDORADO...IS THIS OUR PROF. HOYT?]

[PROPOSALS FOR SCHOOL BUILDING AT PAWNEE AGENCY.]

[RAILROAD MEETING AT LONGTON - ELK COUNTY.]

The railroad alluded to is the defunct Memphis & Parsons road, on which Cowley county was duped to the tune of $180,000.

[ITEMS FROM THE WICHITA BEACON.]

[OTHER AREA ITEMS.]

[ITEMS FROM TELEGRAM AND COURIER.]

[ARTICLE ABOUT W. B. HICKOK, KNOWN AS WILD BILL.]

The murder of W. B. Hickok, known as Wild Bill, a frontiersman, whose fearlessness, skill, and manly beauty Gen. Custer has praised in a magazine article, attracted wide attention about a year ago.

A Cheyenne correspondent of the World gives this new account of the killing.

"Fate brought him to the same card table with Jack McCall, a gambling sharper. On the last hand McCall bet $10 and lost; and when he came to settle, found that he had only $7.50. Bill, remarking, "You oughten't to overbet your pile; that's no way to play cards," handed him back $5 to pay for his lodging and breakfast. Next morning Bill was in a saloon, when McCall came behind him noiselessly, placed the muzzle of his revolver to the back of his head, and killed him."

The same writer sketches the widow of Wild Bill. She has had two husbands, both public characters, and both doomed to a violent death. In 1847, at the age of 15, she married William Lake, a clown, of whose circus she became financial manager. In 1869, while the circus was at Granby, Missouri, a loafer named John Killion, slipped in without paying. Lake ejected the deadhead, who armed himself, returned to the tent, paid his way in, and seeking out Lake, shot him dead. After her husband's death, Mrs. Lake took the management of the circus, which she conducted for three seasons, visiting all parts of the Union. She then sold off her menagerie, apparatus, and stud [?], and in 1875 went to San Francisco. There she remained but a few weeks, going to Cheyenne a year ago last April, where a little afterwards she was married to Wild Bill.

[KANSAS CITY, EMPORIA & SOUTHERN RAILWAY ITEMS.]

We understand that some of the Winfield attorneys propose to put a quietus on the railroad enterprises in Sumner county, by contesting the issuing of bonds voted in aid of the road, i.e., and provided always that Belle Plaine will raise them $500 to start in with. At last accounts Belle Plaine had raised $7 of the money. Of course, this assures the success of the scheme; these patriotic attorneys will never stand back for the small amount yet in arrears.

[AREA ITEMS.]

Ed. Smith, one of the government agents to appraise Indian lands, has returned to his home at Paola. He will again go to the frontier about the first of September.

[EDITORIAL COLUMNS.]

[ITEM FROM THE WICHITA EAGLE, POSTMASTER MURDOCK'S PAPER.]

The prominent dignitaries of the city of Winfield were all up this week. W. P. Hackney, Esq., was after an injunction against the issue of railroad bonds in Cowley county. He got it. Leland J. Webb, Esq., wanted a writ of habeas corpus for a client. He got it. Hon. E. C. Manning was up for a taste of city life. He got it. Will Allison, editor of the Telegram, was up for money. From his looks, we guess he secured an abundance.

[PERSONALS.]

JOHN McMILLAN and family have left Winfield in disgust.

PARKER and CANFIELD are erecting watermelon houses.

The Dean boys sold their cattle and made about $3,000 on them.

More grain stacks in Cowley county than in any other county in the State.

A. O. HOYT returned from the north last week, where he had been on business.

NINE TEAMS loaded with freight for the Pawnee Agency left town on Monday.

The bridge pier on the Walnut washed out last week. It will be rebuilt by Mr. Newman.

The chandelier of Houghton & McLaughlin's store fell to the floor and was demolished yesterday.

The Superintendent of the Emporia schools is to receive $675 for the next nine months term.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, JULY 25, 1877.]

D. H. CLOUGH sold a span of ponies, new wagon, and harness to Thomas Baird last week for $150.

DOCTOR R. H. REED, of Longton, Elk county, Kansas, is in the city seeking a location for a drug store.

THIRTY FEET of the stone dam at Winfield was washed out during the high water of the Walnut this week.

COL. J. M. HAWORTH, Indian Agent at Fort Sill, accompanied by his wife, passed through Wellington last week, en route to Olathe.

NEW ADS. L. McLAUGHLIN's and S. P. Channell's new advertisements appear this week, and Berry Brothers and Houghton & McLaughlin have made a change in theirs.

AD: BERRY BROS. Continue the Grocery Business at SHERBURNE'S OLD STAND, -with a full line of- GROCERIES, QUEENSWARE, STONEWARE, AND CUTLERY. Remember the "Opposition Store." BERRY BROTHERS.

AD: GROCERIES AND QUEENSWARE - L. McLAUGHLIN, HAVING PURCHASED THE ENTIRE STOCK OF GROCERIES, QUEENSWARE AND GLASSWARE.

I invite my friends and the public generally to call at the "Green Front" and see if I cannot save you money in anything in my line. I will endeavor to sell at the lowest prices, and furnish good articles in every line. Give me a call.

AD: This space reserved for S. P. Channell's announcement of

Hardware.

AD: GENERAL STORE. FRANK WALDO.

Having bought Houghton & McLaughlin's store south of the old bridge, will keep on hand a general stock of STAPLE DRY GOODS!

BOOTS, SHOES AND GROCERIES, Which he will sell at the lowest possible price for cash. Call and see me. FRANK WALDO.

ANOTHER AD:

NEW DRUG STORE! IN ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS.

L. H. GARDNER & CO.

Have opened a Drug Store in the new building south of

Benedict's store, and have just received a large and fresh supply of Drugs, Patent Medicines, Chemicals, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, and Pure Liquors for Medicinal Purposes.

ANOTHER AD:

HOUGHTON & McLAUGHLIN -AT THE- NEW BRICK CORNER,

Have a large stock of Dry Goods, Notions, Ribbons, Hats, Capts, Boots, Shoes, Clothing and Carpets, than Any Other Two Houses in Cowley county.

Our facilities for buying are equal to any concern in the State. We bought our entire spring stock on a market from 10 to 25 pr cent. lower than any other house in this county, and we propose to give our customers the benefit of our great bargains. Each line of goods in our stock is more complete than the same line of goods in any other house in the county, and we guarantee better prices. Come and see, and satisfy yourselves.

HOUGHTON & M'LAUGHLIN.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, JULY 25, 1877.]

BENJAMIN HARBERSON had a violent convulsion in Mitchell's harness shop last Saturday, and suffered terribly for fifteen minutes from the effect.

The 27th of last month was the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Fort Leavenworth, the post having been established June 27, 1827.

NARROW ESCAPE. While O. C. Skinner was crossing Shilocco Creek in the Territory last week, one horse refused to swim, the wagon box floated off, and one of the ladies--Miss Ida Small--was carried down stream, and would have drowned if she had not been rescued. Mr. Skinner had crossed the creek many times before, but was not aware it was so deep, knowing there had been no rain and forgetting that the Arkansas was full, and that the backwater was in all the streams emptying into it. The parties in the wagon were Mary Skinner, Ida Small, Miss Graves, and himself. When the contrary horse laid on his side and the wagon stopped, the bed floated off. The horses then plunged and made for the shore. Mr. Skinner held to the box until he could jump ashore and land his sister and Miss Graves. He then ran down stream after the missing girl, whose hand he saw extended out of the water. In a few minutes, after an effort worthy of the young man, he succeeded in getting her to shore. After throwing up a quantity of water, she gained her senses, and was brought safely home.

Guess not, Mr. Times. Mr. Dodwell looked around Eldorado, and concluded it would be no town at all after the railroad gave it the go by, and came on down to Arkansas City, the terminus, where he has rented a house, bought a lot, and is going to build a shop, and go into business in a live town. His father-in-law and brother, both heavy boot and shoe dealers of Michigan, accompany him, and will locate here.

MR. L. S. COOKE, the first white man who ever drove a stake on the townsite of Arkansas City, called on us yesterday, with

J. P. Short, another old settler. It was on the 4th day of November, 1869, when Chetopa was camped on the Walnut, and the Indians had full sway. They took their wagon to pieces in order to get over the bluff near Tom Callaham's. There were no whites in this part of the county then. Soon after Prof. Norton and others came, jumped the claims, that had then been abandoned, and started the town.

A man came to Joe Sherburne to rent a house a few days ago. Joe said he had no house. "Well, they say it is yours," said the inquirer. "Oh! You mean my stable?" "I don't care what you call it. It is the only house I can get in town, and I want it." Joe told him to move in, and now considers he has a house, sure enough.

JACOB PARR will cross parties over the Arkansas river at Denton's ford, in a small boat for five cents each. He has a team that can be hired for $2 per day, and will run it two days in a week, hauling passengers to town, and charging enough only to make the required two dollars.

A. CHAMBERLAIN has purchased the furniture store of

L. McLaughlin, and will conduct the business hereafter. Mr. Chamberlain is a licensed auctioneer, and in connection with his store, will have an auction every Saturday afternoon. Bring in what you have to sell.

REV. DAVID THOMPSON goes to Elk County, this week, by request of the members of the United Presbyterian church of Longton. The good people of Elk County will find Rev. Thompson a gentleman of extended experience and remarkably well read.

The newspaper men of Winfield were on their muscle last week. One had to be taken off of a big six footer, and the other made known his desire to bury the hatchet. That hatchet is dug up and buried every other day with one man.

UPSET. Charley Cline and a cattleman by the name of Babb had an upset last week, damaging the buggy considerably, and hurting Mr. Babb slightly. The latter named gentleman has a herd of 40,000 Texas cattle in the Territory.

MR. MUMMERT drove into the Walnut at Harmon's ford last Monday, and had some difficulty before he out out. Those water indicators should be replaced so that travelers may know the depth of the stream.

A. H. GREEN is sued for $5,000 damages for the false imprisonment of J. E. Scarle [?], of Winfield, who was released from custody in Wichita last Friday, by writ of habeas corpus.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, JULY 25, 1877.]

Business has begun to resume its usual activitiy, and the prospects of the railroad are bringing many visitors to this place.

The commissioners to appraise lands on the Cheyenne and Arrapahoe Indian reserves, south of the Arkansas river, have ceased their labors until cooler weather.

The Osages stole four horses from Jake Keffer about a month ago. He managed to get three of them back, and received pay for the other one after some delay.

S. W. CHASE, of Tisdale township, we learn, will be a candidate for the office of Sheriff before the Republican convention. He is well spoken off by his friends.

Every day new machinery is sent out by Channell and Benedicts. On the corner of Benedicts' the sidewalk is blocked with fanning mills, hay rakes, etc.

REV. SWARTS will preach at the M. E. hall, over Berry Brothers' store, next Sabbath morning, and at the Centennial school house in the evening.

[BUSINESS NOTICES.]

On and after August 1st toll will be charged on the ferry for crossing the Arkansas river near Arkansas City as follows, from sun rise to sun set: 1 single or double team round trip, 10 cents; 1 passenger on foot or horse back round trip, 5 cents; each additional span of horses or yoke of cattle round trip, 10 cents; after sun set 25 cents per trip will be charged.

[FROM THE EMPORIA NEWS.]

We learn that the A., T. & S. F. road has decided to survey a line from Pueblo to the Rio Grande, to meet there a line from San Francisco. The people of that city propose to extend a road to the Rio Grande to meet the A., T. & S. F. in order to head off the Tom Scott project to build a Southern Pacific road to San Diego. The A., T. & S. F. has also decided to survey from Elinor to Arkansas City, as soon as its branch to Eldorado is finished.

[MORE PERSONALS: TRAVELER, JULY 25, 1877.]

During the high water last Wednesday, the west pier of the Walnut river bridge was washed away.

A cattleman came in last week and said that the Indians had stolen all of his ponies from the Cimaron river, where they were grazing.

WM. GRAY received a severe blow just below the eye from the lever of the wheel of the ferry boat last week, while he was helping to tighten the ropes.

REV. McCABE is to assist in the dedication of the M. E. church at Winfield on the 12th of August. The Rev. delivered a very fine lecture here last winter, on the "Bright side of Libby Prison."

MR. BULLENE, representing the Missouri Valley Bridge Com-

pany of Leavenworth, was at this place last week, and wanted part payment on the Walnut river bridge. The township officers refused to delivery any part of the bonds until the bridge was completed according to contract. Mr. Bullene has been delayed from building the bridge on account of the piers not being ready and has sustained some loss, but the bonds will not be transferred until the bridge is completed.

[HERD LAW.]

The following explanation is given us by Hon. C. R.

Mitchell.

"The law of 1872 is the one now in force. And as it now stands in our county, there is no power except the Legislature that can amend or repeal it at any time. A bill was up before the Legislature last winter to authorize the county Commissioners to say when this law should cease to be in force, and it required a majority of the voters of the county to petition the board of county Commissioners, to that effect, before they could take such action even then, but most of the western members were so bitterly opposed to a change of any kind in the herd law that although the bill passed the House, it was killed in the Senate.

The law in force at the present time can be found on page 384, of the Laws of Kansas for the year 1872."

[COMMUNICATION FROM "I. A. L." - BLACK HILLS.]

[THE NORMAL INSTITUTE FOR COWLEY COUNTY.]

[ITEMS FROM THE TELEGRAM.]

Indian ponies are all the go now a days.

Kaw Indians are in town every day with plums to "swap."

Both mills are running day and night grinding new wheat.

BORN. On Thursday, July 12th, 1877, to Mr. and Mrs.

J. E. Platter, a son.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Holloway, on the 16th inst., a boy. Weight eight pounds.

When completed Winfield will have two of the finest church buildings in the Southwest.

The Union Sunday school is prospering finely. Nearly 150 scholars attend regularly every Sabbath.

The bridge bonds were carried by a majority of 24. (3-5 vote) and now we will have bridges "till you can't rest."

R. Rodocker, formerly a photographer in this city, is said to be engaged in taking photographs of mines in the Black Hills.

Mr. Goff, proprietor of the salt works at Salt City, we are informed, has already manufactured upwards of fifty thousand pounds of salt this season. The salt is obtained by evaporation. The water from these springs is said to containe one pound of salt to every gallon of water. If coal should be found at this point, and no doubt it will at some future day, hundreds of thousands of pounds of salt will be manufactured yearly, and Salt City will become one of the liveliest town in the Southwest.

[SALT CITY ITEMS - "ANTI BONDS."]

The proposition to vote bonds to repair the old bridge across the Arkansas River at Arkansas City does not meet with much favor from the residents of West Bolton. Bonds for a new bridge west of the city would be more acceptable.

[COMMUNICATION FROM "J. O. W." - SILVERDALE.]

The Grouse has been past fording for two or three days, which reminds me that it ought to be bridged before another year. No matter how urgent a man's business is, he must wait until the water goes down before he can cross his team, and this too, after a settlement of nearly eight years. I have never heard a word about bridging the Grouse since I came to this country. It is time we commenced to talk about it at least, perhaps after a year or so we can do something towards building a bridge.

NEXT TWO PARAGRAPHS: COMPLAINS OF GNATS AND FLIES.

My fellow townsmen want to know what county in the Southern part of the State Winfield intends to bulldoze next, or does she intend to let Elk and Sumner counties build their own railroad? They want to know, also, if it will be possible, in the future, for any county or township in the State to vote bonds for a railroad, without first consulting the Lords and Dukes of Windburg. J. O. W.

[COMMUNICATION FROM "ROBINSON CRUSOE" - INDIAN TERRITORY.]

Last evening a herder came into the ranch, stating that a Mr. Cannon, a man in charge of a herd of Kenedies cattle had been shot by one of the hands, a Mr. Robison, about 25 miles out on the Dodge Trail, was badly if not mortally wounded. Dr. Hodges, Agency Physician, arrived here at 10 o'clock a.m., to see the wounded man that was to have been brought to this place, but has not arrived yet.

A severe storm passed over this place the night of the 17th, stampeded herds of ponies and cattle, one herd of five hundred ponies scattered in every direction of the compass.

Johnnie Murphy, of the Pond Creek Ranch, was driving up a thousand head to put in the ranch, had a stampeded in the storm, many of them ran off a 15 foot bank, killing and wounding quite a number.

A number of Cheyennes and Arrapahoes passed up yesterday for Wichita, Kansas, after 40 new wagons. Agent Miles is determined the Indians shall freight their own "grub" from the railroad this winter.

More about the shooting affair when the facts are obtained.

[SENSATION WITH COUPLE IN WINFIELD: FROM ELK COUNTY COURANT.]

[AREA/NATIONAL NEWS.]

Harry Brown, a mail carrier, reports two horse thieves shot and killed near the Sac and Fox Agency, last week. The thieves were caught with horses stolen from the Indians, and after a desperate fight, they were riddled with bullets by the Indians.

The Patrons of Husbandry of Sumner and Cowley counties hold a picnic at Knell's grove three miles northwest of Oxford on August 1st. Everybody is invited to be present whether members or not. Speeches, music, and other entertainments are on the programme.

In view of the late disturbance in Montana, President Hayes and Cabinet held a session last Saturday and Resolved to call out a hundred volunteers and put a stop to all future Indian troubles. President Hayes will probably take the field and assume command.

We understand work on the Kansas City, Emporia & Southern railroad is delayed by reason of some disagreement between the company and individuals in securing the right of way. As they cannot agree, the forms of the law will have to be complied with, and some time will be necessarily consumed thereby.

[EDITORIAL COLUMNS.]

We are under obligations to Judge Christian for helping us out during a rush, this week. Mr. Christian is an old newspaper man, and works in harness now as well as he did years ago.

Col. Thomas Nickerson, President of the A. T., & S. F. Co., was in town Tuesday and Wednesday of last week, on matters connected with our railroad. He expressed himself well pleased with the progress and future prospects of the Eldorado branch.

Col. Nickerson was in Winfield also, but we did not hear of any expression that he made about the Winfield Branch.

[COMMUNICATION FROM "R. C." - INDIAN TERRITORY.]

Mr. Cannon, the boss of Kenedy's cattle, who was shot near this place last Friday, and brought here, died about 12 o'clock last night. He was buried on a mound south of the ranche this morning. Dr. Hodge was here to see him, and all was done that could be done, but death claimed him. Robinson, the man who shot him, was captured yesterday by the soldiers on North Fork, trying to make his escape to Texas. It was terrible to witness the suffering of the wounded man. He was shot through the bowels.

R. C.

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[COMMUNICATION FROM "R" - CALDWELL.]

[PERSONALS.]

WALNUT fordable again.

A basket picnic will be held in Capt. Smith's grove today.

Agent Spray and Dr. Hunt, of Kaw Agency, were up last week.

The Mexican herders camped on Bitter creek are all sick; caused by drinking water from the creek.

MR. TETER came up from the Territory last week and reported that the bodies of two white men had been found partially buried on one of the creeks.

MR. SIMPSON, Stansburry, Hank Taylor, Frank Johnson, and others, who went to Cheyenne Agency with freight, lost a number of their work cattle.

HEWINS & TITUS' herd of cattle were driven across the Arkansas last week for the Kansas City market. Mr. Hewins has gone on the trail to purchase more.

WORK on the M. E. church has been resumed, and all the brick will be laid this week. Rev. Swarts has taken hold of the completion of the work and is hurrying it along.

PROF. E. J. HOYT's smiling countenance illuminated our abode yesterday. Joe has become familiar with all Southern Kansas, and his reputation is growing every day.

HUNDREDS of plum hunters are scattered through the Terri-

tory. Generally they are not meeting with much success, as the frost killed most of the early plums while they were budding.

J. A. STAFFORD, of Wichita Agency, has relocated with us again, with his family. Miss Mollie Williams, daughter of A. C. Williams, agent of the Wichita Indians, is with him. They were greeted by many friends.

LOST HIS HAIR. An Osage mourning party met some plum-hunters in the Territory last week, and captured one man, living near Elgin. They took him to camp and informed him that one of their friends had died, and according to an ancient form and custom existing among all Osages, it would be necessary for him to leave with them a lock of his hair; not for its intrinsic value, but as a memento that they had performed their duty toward the dead. In former ages (when Gibson ws agent) it was their custom to first kill and then scalp the victim, but under the existing circumstances over which they have no control, they concluded not to kill, but merely clip a lock of hair, which they did. The frightened man was then turned loose and he was not long in reaching the Kaw Agency, where he related his perilous adventure. When he left Kaw Agency, he declared his intentions to go to the State, raise a company of white, and whip out the whole Osage tribe. If that man ever goes into the Territory again, it will be a wonder.

It is a sight worth seeing to go into a herders' camp where they are "ropeing" horses and mules that have never had a hand on them. The Mexicans will coil the rope once around the horn of the saddle and twice about their bodies and start their horse on a dead run until within a suitable distance when the rope is thrown, the saddle horse checked, and the pursued animal jerked on its back or haunches so suddenly that the neck is often broken. Once down, a mule is in the power of the man. The harness is then put on, and the animal allowed to get up, led to a wagon, hitched, and driven until it is perfectly subdued. Often they get away, smash the wagon, and tear loose from the harness, but in most instances they do little harm with men who are accustomed to them.

If some of Cowley's citizens would follow the same plan, the Colonels, Captains, etc., would not be so numerous.

PONIES. A Texas man has four hundred head of horses and mules in the Territory, near Mr. Parvin's farm four miles south of this place, that he is offering for from $25 to $75 each. Most of the stock is small wild mules. The horses are ordinary animals, weighing probably from 500 to 700 pounds, most all unbroken to the saddle or harness.

THOUSANDS OF TEXAN' CATTLE are crossing the Arkansas at Deer creek crossing every week, on their way to Coffeyville. There is a beaten trail resembling a State road only a few miles south of us, and yet many people are ignorant of the fact that a railroad to this place would carry every hoof of cattle to market there is south of the State line.

All the candidates that come to town seek Judge Christian's office. Whether they are afraid of being brought before him in his official capacity as Police Judge, or want him to help them in the canvass this fall, we cannot say. Judge is a Democrat, but somehow the Republicans court his acquaintance all the same in a fall campaign.

Dexter has to go to Winfield and Arkansas City now to have their wheat ground. A good miller should purchase the mill there, now closed by mortgage, and run it. There is money in it.

The post office has been moved from McDorman's store to Hoyt's building.

A child of W. H. Haworth's died July 10th, of brain fever.

WILD PLUMS. Parties who have been to the Territory after plums say that about thirty-five miles south of this place on the Salt Fork there is any quantity of them. Henry Endicott and three others gathered eighteen bushels in half a day, and he said he left two hundred bushels on the bushes in one patch.

A PETITION is being circulated among our citizens to raise the sum of $3,000 towards rebuilding the bridge across the Arkansas river. This is on condition that Bolton township votes $2,000 next month, for the same purpose. Creswell township is not able to vote any aid, and the City is not allowed, by law, to give anything, for any purpose, outside of the corporation, so that if the money is raised, it must come from the people here, who are subscribing very liberally.

It is to be hoped everyone will give something to make up the amount, and that Bolton will do her share. We hope to hear soon of the success of the movement, that a bridge may go up within the next 60 or 90 days.

There are about 200-1/4 sections of land in Bolton township, counting tractions. The amount of bridge bonds asked for is $2,000. $2,000 at 10 percent interest for two years would be $400, making in all $2,400 to be paid in two years. A tax of $12 on each quarter section would be $2,400, and this is higher than the facts will warrant for, the interest would only run 18 months instead of two years. I. H. B.

Some papers in the Southwest are trying to make capital out of the fact that a charter was filed the first week in July, for a C. C., E. & S. R. R. The facts in the case are these. The charter for the original K. C., E. & S. R. R. Co., was filed in February, providing for a road from Kansas City, via Emporia and Eureka, to the south line of the State at, or near, Arkansas City. This charter and this company yet remain intact. The charter filed in July was for the purpose of building the branch through Sumner county--not included in the original charter. There has been no "bust up," no unpleasantness, no change of plans--except as to Sumner, all things are lovely, and goose hangs altitudilum. It don't look so bad after all, does it boys?

[BUSINESS NOTICES.]

[FROM THE WALNUT VALLEY TIMES.]

Patents on all lands entered at the Wichita land office prior to April 1st, 1874, are now ready for distribution to property owners. Parties interested had better get them and have them recorded at once.

[TORNADO NEAR WINFIELD.]