Arkansas Valley Democrat from Arkansas City, Kansas • 3

VALLEY CEHCCRA THE SOLDIERS ORDERS. 33 m. i trict attorney iu each case. TII1KH. Under the third class will be considered all offenses committed in violation of the following sections of the revised statutes: 2138.

Driving or removing cattle from the lndan country for the purpose of trade or commerce, without authority of the sec rnorosALs you ceek AND Ml "1'XOX. Headquarters department of the Missouri, Office Chief- of Subsistence, Fort Leavenworth. Kansas, 31 arch 11, ina. SEALED PlIOl'OSALS in triplicate.sub-ject to the usual condition, will be received at tnis or at the otiice of the Acting Commissaries of 'Subsistence at the posts named helow.imt il 11 o'clock a.in.TIIUltS-DAV, Al'itlL at which time and places they will be opened in the presence, of bidders for furnishing and delivery of fresh beef and inuttou required by tho Department. Lr.

Si. Army, fr 'FOR1 DISTINGUISHED VISITORS. On Monday night Hon. C. II.

Mausur, M. accompanied by his aou C. W. Mausur, Hon. J.

C. Jamison, Adjutant general of the Mate tf Missouri, and 11. 11. Isham, Coffeyville, arrived iu Arkansas City on their way to Oklahoma City aad other portions of the Indian Territory. Congressman Mansur is a member of the House committee on Indian Affairs and has come to this seclioii to leant from personal observation the into feeling that exists among the peopie of the border in regard to the opeutug of Oklahoma.

He has beeu a warm trieud of the Oklahoma uioveuieut auj ably advocated its opening duriug the reeeut con- AT 'f la Finest Line pf Dried Fruits, Preserves, Jelliea and Mince Meat Ever Seen in Cowley County. Can save you MONEY by supplying your table from their immense stock of TO READ THE CLAIMS OF SOME DRY GOODS DEALERS IN THIS CITY WHO BOLDLY ASSERT THAT THEY ARESH0W- FRESH CROC NG THE LARGEST Stock in the State of Kansas, OR The Laracst Slock in Arkansas twelve mourns commencing July or such less time as the Commissary General of Subsistence may direct at the following posts, i ons Leaven worth, liiley and liay, Kansas: Ports Lyou, Lewi and and l'ost near Denver, Colorado: Forts Cihson, lteuo. Sill and Supply, Indian Territory. Fort Elliott, Texas and Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Seperaus bids are also invited for furnishing for the same period choipe cuts of fresh beef for officer's use and also for furnishing svc.h beef cattle on the hoof as may be required at each post for the nuts of the troops iu the field or on the march.

Each bid niiist be accompanied by a guarantee as specified in tho printed information as to conditions and quality of beef and mutton, payments tc: Bids and guarantee must be made out on blanks furnished for-the purpose gi ing the bidder all information required which csn be obtained on application to this office or to the Acting-Coinmissnries of subsistence Ht the posts named. Preference will be given to articles of doiaestic production or manufacture, conditions of quality and juice (including in the price of foreign productions or manufactures the duty thereon.) being equal. Proposals should- be enclosed in scaled envelopes and marked "Proposals for F'resu Beef and Mutton." The government reserves the right to reject any or all bids. C. 13.

PENROSE, Capr. and C. L'. S. A.

Chief C. S. Austin Bros, CASH G-ROCERS, OPPOSITE CLADSTCNE HOTEL FLOUR. King of Kansas Patent, Queen of Kansas Golden Age, SI 50 1 43 1.33 SUGAR. Granulated.

pounds l.OO Good Sugar, 13 pounds l.Od Dark Brown Sugar. ISJ-j pounds 1.00 COFFEE. Arbtif.kiPS Coffee, Lion. 1 xxxx Mokaskia, 1 pound (iood Koasted, 1 pound (Jest Green It io, ilz po'iiitis l.OII IJest Mocha and Java iioasted, I 11... .80 Best Santos and ilio iioasted, 1 pound -8 TEA.

Best Gun Powder Good (inn Powder Tea Best Oolong Tea .70 Best English Breakfast Tea Best L'ncolored Good Uncolored Japan Tea 50 Fair Uncolored Japan Tea .80 Green Japan Tea .50 imperial Tea (X) Young Hyson 70 Tea Dust SYRUP Pail ICei Svrun .90 1.C.0 .50 .45 No. 1 Sugar Sorghum, Tenuessee Maple DRIED FRUIT. Evaporated Blackberries, lbs Kvapoiated Apricots Evaporated Apples, 3 lbs, Dried Dried Apples Prunes Currants Valencia MS .10 TXT 7 E3L 3 DOORS SOUTH OF PRESENT ROOM, ABOUT THE lOTH AND PUT IH Tiie Largest Stock of Diy Goods 'OF ANY III KANSAS Xjirxea of ja.ot ECexetofci Carried Tost tjis, "to To talk thus to iutelliyeut people ferent Stoics to prove the falsity of wish to make your selections from the class Dry Goods Store, you have only where your lancy can Tho Tireless "Wheels of Commerce to our doors, shipment after thipmeut of the chcicept Fabrics manufactured by the looms of America, England, France and Germany, and the products cf far-oirChiua and Japan. You are more than welcome to look; the Goods arc hero to be seen and examined. a appB BI M.

McINTIRE. Loca RAILROAD DIRECTORY. bAUC'i AST. Expri'M via Florence Trjn a iu IIucihco i-pr-s via No toil in -oral tnifu ma smn i 4AJ Local icwut iorruce lu.ijam AKRIYZ FIOM CAST. 1ST rId well awl Ark City Express ra 40 KiprM ti Newton 1 a 41j xTvaa via 'lorrDee ia Xxjcai na Iloreucr MIVb SOUTH Exprew i.m i ail Lucal Freiiriil tl lo a in nuvi rao.

sonn. 410 Ewp. Ijc Local ITeitfht a li 3 Xs So. WKC8t Ex. leafr 4 Am vm at Kanaa Citr fc: J' a iu at St Ixni at at Chirao at :i.ia Ark Litv Kxuiv arriTe a Traiua run daily, liiroua tickets, ami ae etackwl any part of Uie 1 tatra MU Luuua.

-'leaiHiup nutria iubii -1. notnta. Aarlpnnt rliDTiiar chair car fr-t; tl" rharv at Dexter fur kana City au-l UMHal. -I. K- I.

rUIUIhlUI. jgem. st EAST. Mail No. 4 Leave 9 -JO a Accommodation arrives AeeoiarrKHlatioB departs iu wasr.

Mail Xo. 3 arrives 3:3 Mail leaven fin AcromnKMianon am am in Aeeominooatioa departs I ni Traiaa oa. 3 an 4 bare throusrh chair ran from Arkaasai City to St Louis. tollman Meep-T front Beaumont to ft l.ouis without eian? where close connection ia uiaUa for all liaea for points eaat, anil south. W.

II. Urro. Agent. Bob Moxe-y is down with the laeasles O.J.Gould lectures at Caldwell to night. Drop in and see J.

A. Ovcrbay in his new rooms. Dan Bunnell has removed to Bitter Creek with his family. Read the new railroad time tables this Issue Of the Democrat. in James Oilty, of Maple City, was in pur burg taia week on business.

Bor.x In this city on Sunday, Match 17, to' Iter. McCasIin and wife, a son. The family of our young; friend. Amos Cob way, are quite sic with the measles. Major Miles and A.

D. made a business trip to Osa-je Agjncy tliii week. Oar old friend, II. S. Libby, of Maple City, spent a day iu the "Sand Hill" this week.

Last Monday Judge Christian and wife celebrated their forty-third wedding ani-Tersary. Mr. Win. Allison, of Winfield, was in the city this week trying to swap for the new Fif tn Avenue hotel. J.

O. Lund 7, one of the members of the Maplewood Cattle Company, has decided to make Arkansas City his headquarters. 4 Dun In this city on Monday evening. Match 17th, Miss Pearl Medows, aged 16 years, daughter of V. F.

Medows. of the Fourth ward. Married At the bride's home in this city, on Monday, March 18th, by the Rev. PeLong, Mr. Edgar E.

Bowles and Miss rVrena Tlamrttiiii. Monis Xoel will remove his fouiily to Caldwell next week, where he has accepted a position as manager of the Chicago Lumber yards. The Bank of Commerce has received its documents from Uncle Sani, and will soon be known as the "American National Bank of Arkansas Citr." Oklahoma boomers are coming in from every direction. There are at least 200 families now camped in the vicinity of Arkansas City waiting for lien to throw open the doors to the promised land. There is a dive south of the Arkansas river that ned3 the attention of the authorities.

'Every njght the place is filled with lewd women and toughs who make Koine howl with their drunken revelry. X. ST- Wintin, a. S. McDowell, J.

II. Kckcrt, B. F. Thompson and A. E.

Kirk-patrick have already announced themselves as candidates for police judge, and there are yet a number of precinct to hear from. isherUT Connor has gone to Galveston, Texas, to get A. M. Ewing, who will be brought here and tried on the charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. Ewing went to a man and represented Rogers Rogers, of Arkansas City, owed him $200, and got the man to sign a check for him.

Rogers Rogers did not happen to owe him anything. Telegram. It is tbe prevailing opinion of all thos who hare visited Oklahoma that the capital city of that conntry will be located near what is now Norman, a point eight miles noitli of rurcell, and between Tur-eell and Oklahoma station. Here is where the old Atlantic Pacific, now the 'Frisco railroad, crosses the Santa I and where the prospective Rock Island route cross. To Messrs.

John Calhoun" and II. B. Calef, who have taken editorial charge of the Democrat for the past two weeks, and whose kind aid and sympathy were so generously extended during the sickness and death of our aged mother, we desire to return our heart felt thanks. Should they eTer heed a friend in the hour of affliction, we trust that we may be able, at least in part, to return their kindnesa. A gentleman just in from Oklahoma ays that immense prairie fires have been raging for the past week in the Oklahoma country between Purcell and Oklahoma station.

The ky is black with smoke and the air is filled with Hying cinders. The whole country is being burned up and il is a Jet which a visit will easily demonstrate that the eattla men will have very poor picking for their herds thu season. Whether it is the work of tbe boomers or not, he w4 unprepared to state. Last Tuesday afternoon a eow-boy by the name of Al Walker, from Walker's raaeb, I- T-, while under the influence of Joint water" went to the rooms of Mrs. J.

B. Carson, is the second story of the Hooghton block. ard finding no one in but the lady and her little daughter, be nsed insulting language, and Mrs. Carson toid blot to leave the room, but he refused to go and she seat for her husband who soon arrived and Bade Walker skip. When Walker started down atuira he lost his footing and fell to the stone, pavement, some twenty teet below.

He was picked up and takeu into Juliiw Bchrend's clothing store where Vr. Wolfe and Aeker dressed bis wounds and he was then removed to tbe Gladstone hotel. He was badly bruised about the face and neck, and otherwise quite seriously injured. At the present writing he is rapidly improving, and will probably soon recover. Purcell, Indian Territory, Is evidently getting to be a pretty tough place.

A gentleman -who recently visited that "town says: Purcell is youag but not behind tbe times. She has her hell's half acre as well as any other well regulated place. This undesirable locality is down at the foot of the bluff near the depot. There is not a building in this portion of the town that not bullet riddled and does not show the ear marks of a thoroughly town." The dances given here ars well attended and every one gi.es in full dreds. I was present at one.

The principal require ments are high topped boots, belts, cartridges, six-shooters, high broad brimmed hats and a general air of western freedom. Tbe girls are daisies and high kicke rs. This is only tbe tough class. Purcell has some very nice ladies and many gentlemen. It abo has its bad citizens as well.

At one of its dances not long ago, a drug was administered to all present which m.vle them, men and women conduct themselves wore like wild beasts than civilized people. The details are too disgusting for fruUitaUon. The dance, however, did not cake oiaea in toe town of Purcell, bat ia Copy ol lha Instructions Isiuea to Clear Oklahoma of Intruder. From the Kansas Citg 71 mM. Fout EKAVK.NwoKTir.

Ka.v., March 18. Following is a copy of the orders issued from Fort Reno last Thursday, under wjiicli the settlers in Oklahoma were raided by the troops last Saturday: lOmiLiis No 57. Four Reno. 1. T.

March 11. lstf. 1.. Captain E. M.

Hayes, Fifth cavalry, with troop O. Fifth cavalry, fully armed and equipped and with ten ilays' rations, will proceed tomorrow, the loth to the vicinity of Willow Springs, I. and there establish a camp. The troop will march via Guthrie aud I. aud all iutrudt-rs.

iuto Oklahoma encountered while en route will be arrcsteU-aml escorted to the Kansas state line, llavingo established his camp, the O. troop Fifth will throughly scout the country as tar west as the Cnickaski river and east as far as the Oxbow Rend of the Arkansas river. Hunters, wood-choppers and generally all intruders will be expelled from Oklahoma ami the Cherokee Strip, and prevented from entering therein. Any movement of 'boomers'' will be promptly reported to the commanding oliicer of this post. In the performance of this duty, the troop commander will be guided by instructions and information given iu cir.

2 sec. dept. Mo. 2. Lieut.

Carson, 5th cavalry, with one srrgeaut, one corporal and 18 privates, Ironil (7. Sill p.lvalrv. llncl tier rnninanv fullv nnnnl nml eouinned I will proceed to-morrow to scout thoroughly the country from the vicinity of Oklahoma Station south as far as Pureell, 1. T. The couutry in the neighborhood of the following named localities will receive particular attention: Oklahoma 'Station, Horinger, Council Grove, Twelve Mile Bottom, Ten Mile Bottom, Crutchs Creek, Head of Little River, Deer Fork.

All intruders into Oklahoma will be removed therefrom. Lieut. Carson will take for his guide cir. 2, ser. '89, dept.

Mo. The circular referred to in the order is as follows: Headquarters Department of the Ft. Leaven oktu, Ks. an, 19, '89. circular xo.

2. The following memoranda of laws and instructions relating to the action of troops operating in the Indian country, are published for the Information and guidance of all concerned: I. The military to act by direction of the president under sections 'IH'o, 2150 and 2131, revised statutes. 'Section 2150 authorizes the president fb direct the military force to be employed in the removal of persons found in the. Indian territory contrary to law.

Sec. 2150. Troops are employed as fol-lowo: Apprehending persons found violating the laws, conveying thenr from Indian territory by most convenient and safe route to nearest civil authority; examination and seizure of stores, authorized by law; preventing introduction of persons and property contrary to law; destroying distilleries. Where grounds for criminal or civil proceedings exist it is the duty of officers to take immediate steps to bring the cases befoie the nearest tribunal having jurisdiction. Sec 2151.

Persons arrested under 2150 will not be held over five days after arrest and before removal, and will be treated with all the humanity and kindness which circumstances permit. Arrests are generally made while acting in co-operation with ludiau agents, in response to pacific instructions, the milli-tary giving the agents such general lawful assistance as they may require, or special assistance in each case. The seizure authorized by section 21 10 is, however, by law independent of co-operation, but for the sake of harmony co-operation should be had where practicable. Arrests iu Oklahoma and in the Cherokee Strip are made iu accordance with the general instructions to prevent Intrusion iuto the ludian country, which instructions continue iu force uutil revoked lj proper au thority. II.

The persons arrested uiy be divided iuto three classes as follows, according to the di.qositiu to be madu of them by the military: First Intruders not vi dating any other Indian intercourse law. Second Those who commit offenses which subject them to hues or forfeitures only. Third Persons found committing offenses which rendered them liable, to imprisonment. first. Offenders of the first class will, be rc-uiovad beyond'the line.

From the decision of the district court of the western district of Arkansas in 1879, and the recent decision of the attorney general, it seems that section C383 It, S. relating to the cutting of timber, does not apply to theluased Cherokee lands. Timber cutters will be removed as intruders and will not be allowed to take tHe timber with them. Care will be taken to Insure the preservation of evidence in each case. Section 2152, R.

providing for the assistance of the military to the Indian agents in arresting offending ludians or other persons fleeing, from justice into the territory, does not strictly come under the subject of these memoranda. The latter are arrested, however, as intruders. As to assisting in the arrest of -ludians the commanding officers must judge under paragraph boii, army regulations. StCO.VII. Under the second class will be consider ed all cases arising under the following sections of the revised statutes: 21 11.

Sending seditious messages to any Indian nation, tribe, eta. 2112. Carrying the loregoiug. 2113. Alienating (or attempting to I the confidence of any Indian or Indians from the government.

2116. Attempting, except under author ity of the United States, to negotiate with Indians for lands. 2117. Driving stock to feed on Indian lands without consent of tribe. Stock is driven off Indians lands.

Military does not hold and care for stock, neither it responsible lor safe delivery to owners. Evidence of number of head should be preserved. 2118. Settling on or surveying, or at tempting to survey, lands belonging to the Indians. 2133.

Attempting to trade without a license. I All merchandise offered for sale or found in possession of persons arrested to be seized.J 2131. Foreigners, those not naturalized in the United States) found in tho Indian Territory without a passport from the department of the interior, Indian buiouu or uenrest post commander. 133. Purchasing or receiving from In dians, articles commonly used in hunting, husbandry, cooking utensils and clothing, except skins or furs.

2137. Hunting or trapping, or taking and destroying peltries or game, except for subsistence while iu the Indian country. All trans, guns aud ammunition iu pos session of persons for this purpose and all peltries so taken are seized. 2U8. Persons once removed returning.

It seems that the United States circuit court commissioner has no jurisdiction over offenders ol the secoud class. Civil proceedings are brought by the Lulled States district-attorney before the district court. In aggravated cases request will be made by telegraph to these headquarters for authority to take persons arrested to place of meeting of district court having jurisdiction (see article or, if circum stances require, such csons will, when practicable, be so and immediate report made of the case. Otherw ise the person arrested will be set at liberty at the I'ue and the United States attorney promptly advised of all the circumstances. In this case goods, seized as author ized by law should be held for such a time as may be necessary to turn them over to the proper civil officer -the neatest United States marshal, if he will receive the property and receipt for same, otherwise await the disposition directed by the court or dia- MEATS.

Hams Breakfast 12! I Bacon Backs .10 I Lard, 10 soap. Bex, 23 1.00 Mascot, 5 1.1X1 Fairy, same as Ivory, Bars l.uo Coco Oil toilet, per dozen Bars. 40 TOBACCO. AH plug 43 ERIE8. CO GO S3 NOTIO lift wiuo 0 l- cents per yard.

in this city, at 5, 6 1-4, 8 1-3, 12 1-2 and Notions, limit NS Sold. Blk, retary of war, connected with supply of troops. (The permission to drive through the territory over authorized trails are given by common consent aud are strictly construed. The privilege is also -entitled to protection from the troops.) Selling, giving, to Indians (or introducing or attempting to) any spirituous liquors or wine. This includes Indians as well as whiles.

2110. Searches should be made when there is good reasons to suspect such introduction. The liquor will be taken and destroyed, the boats, trains, wagons and sleds, used in conveying the same, and also the goods, packages aud peltries of the persons arrested, should be taken with him and turned over to the commissioner. 2if 1. Setting up or continuing distillery.

2H2. Assault by white, or Indian on white, ith intent to kill or maim. Arson. 2H4. Depredation ou mails.

2145. tuber crimes. Third The law authorizing the residence of employes of railroads, while so engaged, upon the right of way should be strictly constructed and care be taken that intruders taking advantage of these laws do not expulsion. The follow ing is the subdivision as to jurisdiction of United States district courts in the Indian territory: All north of the Canadian river and east of the state of Texas aud the 100th meridian not set apart and occupied by Cherokee, Creek aud Seminole Indians. District court at ichita, Kansas, for the district of Kansas.

Act of January 6, 1883. All of the Indian territory not annexed to the district of Kansas, aud not set apart and occupied by Cherokee, Creek, Choctaw, Chickasaw and Seminole Indians. Northern district of Texas, at Graham, Tex Act of January 6. 1883. Remainder.

Western district of Arkansas, at Fort Smith. By command of Brigadier General Mcr-ritt: O. D.Greene, (Official.) Assistant Adjutaut General. The Iiidepehdenco canning factory will be moved lo Arkansas City. Mr.

Evans, the ssHpeiiutendeut of the factory was here this week making arrangements to that effect-. T. W. Robertson, has purchased a handsome store Atlanta, this county, where be has gone wiih his family. Tom is an honest, industrious young man, and we bespeak for hint success.

Married On Wednesday, March 20th, at the residence of O. P. Houghton, in this city, Mr. Samuel E. Hewlett, of St.

Louis, and Miss Lizzie L. Leak, ot Lebanon, Mo, The nuptial knot was tied by Rev. Mc- Caslin. Eunice Goodrich plays to popular prices in the reach of all, beiug 10, 20, 30 cents, Will be at the Fifth Avenue Opera House tonight, and tomorrow afternoon and evening. Two magnificent gold watches will be given away ou Saturday.

AoititTLTUilAL Society and Fai Association. There is a movement among the business men here looking to wards the forming of a Fair Association provided the farmers will take hold with them and give it their aid and support as they are ones that should atid will receive the greatest beuefit. There are a great many farmers east, west and south of this city that distance prevents from attending the County Fair. There will be a meeting called in the near future to discuss the matter and we trust the farmers will take hold and help to carry the scheme through. The Eunice Goodrich company have been holding the boards at the Fifth Avenue Opera House this week and have been nightly greercd by large and enthusiastic audiences.

Miss Goodrich is a sprightly little actress whose charming simplicity and unaffected naturalness win the admiration of her audiences, while her cute sayings and mi schievous pranks keepiheui In one continual round of laughter. At the close of iier engagement in this city Miss Goodrich will retire from the stage and return to her home in Chicago, so that tonight aud tomorrow is the only time our people will have of seeing her. At the uiatiuee tomorrow afternoon, aud also at the performance in the evening, a watch drawing will take placH and the holders of the lucky tickets will each be presented with a fine gold watch. Those who have not yet witnessed Miss Goodrich's acting should avail themselves of the opportunity yet afforded them. Fresh Bread liuns and cakes delivered fresh every morning at your houses by Godehard's Bakery wagon.

Frontenac coal, sold by Arkansas City Coal is the cheapest fuel sold in the county. 25 tf SPRiNC COODS. We are receiving daily large invoices ot Spring Goods of the latest designs and styles, all from leading manufacturers. Ladie' machine sewed Shoes in bright Dongola, Curacon Kid and Goat, from $1.00 to $3.60 per pair. Take a look at our Hand Sewed Turned Shoes, from $2.50 to $5.00.

Our Oxford Ties and Opera Slippers are a combination of neatness, comfort and durability. We keep all styles, sizes and widths, enabling us to give you a perfect fit. A full line of misses' and children's goods in all styles. We have a full line of everything for men1 from a plain Shoe at $1.00, to the fin est Hand Sewed Shoes, in Calf or Kangaroo. Gent's Southern Ties and Oxford a Remember, every pair of Shoes purchased of us are warranted to be worth the price paid.

We have the largest stock in thecity, and prices are the lowest. C. C. Hoxlister The one price cart Shoe House. Cor.

Ceatral Ave, Summit St. A. DUNN, The people of this city and county now have an opporthunity to select from the finest stock of furniture that has ever been brought to the city. Mr. Dunn came here a few months ago and opened up a furniture store and has since purchased the old reliable "Peter furniture establishment, and now has one of the best stocked houses in the west.

He is prepared to furnish either a palace or a cottage. His store is stocked from bottom to top with the handsomest of household goods, aud he is selling his wares at bod rock prices. At present he Is making a big cut on carpets, as he has a large stock hich Jie wishes to close out and is offeiing them at just cost. Don fail to call on G. A.

Danu iu the Pearson block before purchasing your furniture, tf A SAFE INVESTMENT. Is one which is guarauted to bring you satisfactory results, or iu case of failure a return of purchase On this- safe plan you can buy from our advertised druggist a b.ttle of Dr. King's Xew Discovery for Consumption. It is guaranteed to bring relief in every ease, when used for any affection of Throat, Lungs or Chest, such as Consumption, Inflammation of Lungs, Bronchitis, Asthma, Whooping Cough, Croup, etc. It is pleasant and ugmeable to laotc, perfectly safe, aud can always be depended Trial bottle free at E.

D. Dddy's drug store. MERIT WINS. We desire to say to our citizens, that for years we have been selling Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, Dr.

King's Xew Life Pills, Bucklen's Arnica Salve and Electric and have never handled rcaicd.es that sell as well, or that have given such universal satisfaction. We do not hesitate to guarantee them every time, and ve stand ready to refund the purchase price, is satisfactory results do not follow their use, These remedies have won their great popularity purely on their merit. E. D. Eddy druggist.

Dioss Goods. We have added a line of Pries ttey's Elegant Black Fabrics to our choice assortment in this department. Nun's Voifiug Brilliantinc, Tamiso Clotj', and Henrietta's, all at thelowr est prices -rO None (ieuuine unlets rolled on the "VARNISHED BOARD." We have opened new colors in all Wool Henriettas, 40 inch goods, at 85 cents a yard. Very cheap. Im mense assortment pf light weight Flannels and Tricots, from 35 to -75 cents a yard.

SG-iuch Atlantic Cash meres, very choice, only 25cts a yard. greaMonai controversy, but so many eou- llicliug reports concerning the wishes of Uie people fte in circulation in that he dcteriituicd to find out the truth by a personal visit to southern Kansas ami the Oklahoma domain. The dny following his arrival here was joined by Judgd Calloway, of Fort Scott, chair man ol iiw Democratic Slate Central com mittee of Kansas, and together they left for iur. Oklauoiua couutry. Today (Thurs day I they will return to this city and to- nigi.t a rousing Oklahoma meeting will he held at which both of the distinguished gentlemen will speak.

Congressman Man sur is enthusiastic uuon the Oklahoma question and wilt urge upon l'resid-jnt Harrison the importance of an immediate proclamation opening this country to settlement. We regret that we go to press to early to give a report of his speech. FIRE! FiREU At about o'clock last Wednesday morn ing we were awakened from peaceful slumber by the shrill cry of a woman, and upon going to the door discovered that the residence of Jim McMillen, the night policeman, ou the corner of Spruce and street was on lire. We hastened to the scene of the conilagration and found Mrs. McMillrii and her two little children al most suffocated in smoke.

We sent them to our residence and proceeded to remove the household goods, and in a few minutes after neighbors were on hand and the house was soon cleared of its effects. When the tire company arrived the flames bad gained considerable headway and the house was pretty badly demolished before they were extinguished. It is uot known bow the fire originated, but it is thought to have been the work of an incendiary, as there had been no fire in the house since early in the evening before, and as the fire was first discovered iu the cellar it is sup posed that some cowardly villian entered by the way of an outside bulk-head and set fire to some wood which was piled up against the wall. Mr. McMillen is a faithful officer, and has made many enemies among the toughs of the city, who no doubt took this method of revenge.

It was a cowardly and we hope that the city authorities will sii't the matter to the bottom, and should the human viper be captured we trust the law will be meat- ed out to him in its fullest measure. A 6 AO ONE. An innocent appearing youth jailed on a serious charge. Capt. Siverd came in from Coffeyville Saturday evening with Milton Andrews, and placed him in the county jail to answer to tbe charge of rape.

In 1881 Marina Chatfield died in Beaver township. He left a good farm, considerable stock and a wife and family. In 1885. Mrs. Chatfield hir'-d Milt Audrews as a farm hand.

In December last the old lady-had an illegitimate child, and died as a le- sult. The neighbors were wild with indignation and told Andrews if he didn't take the child and put it in good hands they would swing him to a cottouwood limb. Milt brought the child to town and got parties to take care for it. About this time it was discovered that Viola Chatfield, a 11-vear-old-daughter of the women whose death had produced such a sensation, was found to be in a de- icate condition. At tau.

tbe girl's uncle, M. Robinson, who 'lives iu Sumner county, determined to put the -young se- t'ueer through. Accordingly he brought Viola to Wiufield and put her in good hands, and swore out a warrant for Andrews' arrest. It was put into the hands of Capt. Siverd on January L'dth, but when he went to serve it, young Andrews had skipped.

The Captain heard of him iu Missouri, and made a fruitless trip. East week the Captain, through a pro cess best known to himself, learned thai Andrews was working on the Wagner extension of the M. P. at Coffeyville. Deputy Sheriff Clifford, of Moutgomerj't was sent a description with orders to take Andrews in, which was doue.

The uncle discovered that the mortgage had been allowed to eat up the Chatfield farm, most of the ttock had been sold and everything had gone to the deyil. Milt Andrews is 23 years did and has a very unsophisticated look. He is a brother of Bob Audrews, who has just been released from a year in the pen for forgery. The parents of these boys live in Vernon township and are well respected. "Viola is now being cared for by a family in Winfield.

She is quite a pretty girl. Under the law making the "age of consent' IS years, the charge against Andrews is rape. If the facts, as supposed to exist, are proven, he will have cbauce for bitter repentance. Winfield Courier. GEM.

JAMES B. WEAVER, Gen. James B. Weaver, ihe great Iowa statesman who caused the sensational deadlock in congress a few weeks who finally succeeded in forcing the house to a rote upon the Springer bill, spent a few hours in this city on Wednesday, while on his way to Oklahoma City and Ft. Reno.

Eike Congressman Mansur, Gen. Weaver is on a tour of inspection of tie Oklahoma country. During his brief stay in the city he was the cynosure of all eyes and was constantly beseiged by a large crowd of admirers who were profuse in thanks and congratulations for the magnificent victory he had achieved in behalf of the people- Gen. Weaver expects to return to this city in about a week and will probably remain here a day or two, ami our people should see to it that be is accorded a grand, reception. VOTERS ATTENTION.

All voters who favor a reduction of taxes and an administration of our municipal affairs that shall redound to the greatest good to the greatest number, are invited to meet at the school houses in their res pective wards on Friday evening, March, 22nd, at o'clock, to select candidates for councilmen and school boaid also ten delegates and ten alternates from each ward to attend a city convention to be held on Monday evening, March 2oth. VSvJ, at the city building. By order of Uie committee. The Fire Department will occupy the Opera house on Wednesday and Thursday April JOth, and will give two grand per formances under its auspices. They have several Arnold's Tripologue company to produce two line comedy dramas.

The company v. ill be assisted iu the production by some of the most prominent local talent as well as by the entire Fire Department aud a first class entertain? ment guaranteed- The direction and man agement of the same will be under the persona! supervision of Harry C. Araold, an actor of national and well known to our citizens as the manager and attraction of the famous Union Square company played week stands frequently a year or so ago at the Highland Hall. The. benefit for the city fire uieu will no doubt Uiaw the capacity of the house as, the cause is a worthy one aud the performance equal to-any ever given in the city.

The dramas selected will be "My Partner" and "True As Steel." Tickets can be secured from any member of the Fire Department. t7ArEBCa City Coal Co. citj coal sell Cannon At a meeting held at the city hall last Wednesday evening the following gentle men were placed In nomination for the var ious city offices. For llce judge, J. 11.

Eckert; justices of the peace, Z. T. Armstrong and Salem Fouts Constable. M. E.

Williams and J. Breene; City treasurer, C. K. Sipea. The Largest and Best Stock of DRY GOODS AND' who have only to look through tho dif llieso ran Join "When you immenso variety to be found ia a first to go to have the widest range have brought, and are bringing daily G-oods- Beautiful Printed Challies, light, airy and proof against wrinkles.

They will commend themselves to yon when seen. Prices 8 to J5 cts a yard. Great bargain in now style Dress Ginghains, pretty colors, worth lOcts a yard, but you may take them at 8 40 designs, 2000 yards. Better grades to 22 1 2 cts for the charming Scotch Ginghams from over the briny deep. But they sell, slow Jy alongside our own beautif id American Stupp, at 10, 12 1 2 and la cents.

Seersucker Stripes at 10 cts, in handsome colors. New Satteens in the pretties designs, and the tints seera to have been stolen from the most deli cate skies, leaves, flowers, figures, sprays, et cetera. Solid blacks, and the color guaranteed proof against everything. Prices 25 to 50 cts a yard Veiy Elegant. Store to make your purchase.

We Well, you ask about Hats. They are here, prices will Choice ones, too. The be right, of course; you need uot waste a moment debating that point. The difficulty will lie in the choosing from styles innumerable as now shown at NEWMAN'S. Fur and Straw, all blocked, in the most correct shapes of tho season.

Only look. DHY GOODS LOOK AT MY PRICES: The best Fast Colored Print, only 5 to Good Fast Color Apron Check Gingham only 5 cents. Extra good quality, DEPARTMENT. only 1-4 cents. Nice dress stylo Ginghams, Fast Colors, only 6 1-4 cents per yard.

German Blue Print, Fast Colors, 6 1-4 cents. Yard wide bleached and unbleached muslin, only 5 to 6 1-4 cents. i The finest line of Cheap Dress Goods and 15 cents per yard. x- Come in and see the 4 cent Lawn; warranted Fust Colors. Satins, White Goods, Embroidery, Bed Spreads, and everything in the line F.xclusivo Shoe SUNDRIES.

Rice Head, per 9 i I 1 .1 lv. i 1 1 .1 uuuu i 5-lb Pail Preserves, per pail 75 5-Ib Pail ell', per pail 45 No. 1 Fine Salt. 1.5U No. 2 Stock Salt 1.40.

CANNED GOODS. 3-tb Can Table Peaches Can Table. Peaches 3-IbcanPie Peaches, 20 15 10 12f 12 25 10 8J- 8i 10. 10 20 20 25 12 ro uan Blackberries lb Can RasDberriers 2-R) Cau Strawberries 1 uallon Apples io can trooseoerries 2-Ib Cau White Cherries 2-lb Can Red Cherries z-lb Can Peas 8 for 2-55 Can Lima Beans 8 for 25 2-Ib Can Succotash 2-lb Can Wax Beans 8 for 25 2- lb Can corn for 25 3- Tb Can Tomatoes 3-lb Can Pumpkin S-Ib Can Sweet Potatoes 8-lb Can Boston Baked Beans S-Bs Can Apples 3 for Blueberries per can CALIFORNIA GOODS. SANTA CLARA IURIC 2J-lb.

Cal. Apricots 20 22 Green Gages 18 22 Egg Plums 22 Grapes 18 20 Teaches 22 24 Pears 22 24 Black Cherries 23 25 White Cherries Assorted cases, 21 cans $1.85 $5.25 CANNED FisHdE MEAT Pot Pot Tongue, 2tt Corn Beef, 1-tb Corn Beef, 1-tb ean Salmon, 1- lb cau 2- lb cau Oysters, 1- lb Mackerel, 2- lb Mackerel in Sardines, Sardines iu Mustaid 15 15 20 1 IX 15 15 25 8 .12 20 l-io l-lb Lobsters, 80 If any dealer say lie lifts tho W. tVroirln Siloes without name mid prlcA HlMtitued Oik tile bottom, put litiu duvu a a fraud. W. L.

DOUCLAS $3 SHOE GENTLEMEN. Kent In th world. Tlinmltie hi RS.OO GEXriNK HAJtn-SKWKD SHOE. ft4.00 M-l-iSKVKl WEIT SHOK. (i.l.SO POLICE AND FAKMKKS' SHOE.

VALUE CALF SHOE. WOIIKINGMAN'S SHOK. and W1.75 SCHOOL SHOES. AU Ul4.de In Congress, Button and Lace. L.

DOUCLAS S3 SHOE lafdires. Beet Material. Best Stvle. Best Fitting. tl act sold by yitur dealer, write SOLD BY AL.

HORN. Sign of "Big Arkansas City, KftQ. carry as large a stock as some and larger than many who desire the Shoe trade of tUis We can buy as cheap, sell as cheap and guarantee the quality. What more can you ask? Our lines for the Spring and Summer are about completo, and we hope you will look at the goods. Men's Plow Shoes of many kinds, from 85 cts Look at our elegant Seamless $2.00 Shoe, as shown by cut.

Then for tho Ladios and Children the variety is too numerous to classify. It would take a whslc page' of the Democrat. For oods i Filler, i Dry Sin $1.50 wo show a very superior Ed Button Shoe for Ladies, and the prices go lip to j.OO for tho Elegant Zieglor Bros' Shoes, Slippers, Newport Buttons, Oxford Tie, Old Ladies' Shoes aud Slippers of almost every conceivable kind arc offered for your selection; 50 cts a pair, up. You inuat see them iu order to appreciate their worth and beauty. Our Men's and Boys' New Spring Clothieg lias been going with a rush, and why should'nt it? No reason nudes the sun, and when you look you'll say so too.

Beautiful goods, correct styles and Lowest Prices. Are these not encugh to cause the great piles to melt like snow banks whoa kissed by the bright rays of the spring sunshine? CHEAP STOVEs. Having bought out Clark Maxey's stock of Hardware, and moved it to our find we do not have room to take care of it all, consequently we wilidose out at once a large surplus stook of Cooking stoves, Gasoline stoves, Tinware; and many other things at actual cost. Come at once and see. IH! Commercial Block, HAMILTON-RANKIN HARDWARE CO, Ct eoantry bejosi.