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Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1881-10-25

The Chcolcc advocate is out in
a somewhat lengthy editorial urging
more industrial training for the
young men Of the Nation, partc-
ularly in farming and stock raising
The idea, of course, is not a new one
but is well worth the consideration
of all who take any part in Indian
education We hope to see this
question agitated until industrial
training shall be the leading branch
in every school in the Territory.
Two cx-printcrs and a wieldcr of
the yard stick, of this place, were
out Friday afternoon and evening
for a duck hunt. As we understand
if, they killed a hundred or less, but
did not succeed in getting any of
them home. They put in most of
their time hunting for the road
which, strangely enough they did
not find. They are .pcrscvcring
young men, and are determined to
find that road if they have to 90 out
III daylight to do 1t,
Agent Tufts, assisted by Lieut..
Shoemaker, has commenced the re-
moyal of the cattle men ON the
Cherokee Strip who refuse to pay
the tax. 4 number offered to pay,
but were told that it was too late.
Men who have paid the tax will be
allowed to buy and hold more cat
tie if they choose to do so. About
half the stock men have not paid
and will have to sell out at great
sacrifice; and will not again be per-
mitted to hold on the Strip. All this
could have been prevented by the
exercise of a little forethought.
Born October 18th, to Mr.. and
Mrs, Phil Putt, Il boy, adding Joy to
the household and an increase Of
duties. Phil was not exactly 'loony"
on Saturday, but care was the far
thest thing from his mind, and ii
was impossible to make him angry.
He came down handsomely with the
cigars for the boys and promised a
barrel Of apples for the ladies. Phil
lis happy and appreciates the fact
that I'm spite Of all temptations to
belong to other nations, he remains
an Englishman." He should immc-
diatcly take steps toward procuring
naturalization papers for the boy,
rs having been born outside Of the
United States he may have trouble
in becoming president Of the "bcst
government the sun ever shown
upon
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1881-10-25

The young people Of the Agency
have organized a social club, with
the object in view of having dances
and social times generally, at stated
intervals during the coming winter
70 celebrate the organization Of the
club and give it q good send off, u
dance was held at the residence OF
Mrs. Whitaker last Thursday eve
ming 1t proved to be the most
enjoyable that has been held this
season, as is testified by all who
wore preScnt. -
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1881-10-25

Notwithstanding the Mississippi river is
sun ON inc boom and Guitcau Is trying To be
crazy, II is well understood that Hammer
SlouSn, the famous clothing man OF kansas
City, Is selling an immense amount OF al
KINGS oi clothing and at prices that astonish
every one, Not mlrcqucntly customers after
lCoinlhS ms prices wonder il he has not II
Ilcn brother somewhere i'm the East, whOm
not the case 50 far rs thu break M il con
ccihcd lie buys his goods from first hands,
IN immense Quantities, thus saving all unncc.
turning his money often he is realizing a fair
pfoli. Mr.. liammclslOugh has studied the
wants OF the western people carefully, and
ply the demand. stock men ANA Territory
people generally viii do well to order Their
clothing nom him, being assured of prompt
attention ana hr~t-claS~ goods
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1881-10-25
RENO ITEMS.

G. Co., Capt Thompson. with
Little Chief and band, were to ar
rive at Dodge City Sunday. They
are getting along slowly but surely.
It, Pendlcton, with detail Of
Co. |, is down in Oklahoma looking
up a good location for Boomer
Payne to establish his colony.
The Paymastcr is expected here
by the 1st or 2d Of November, so as
to pay the troops before they start
for New Mexico We hope he will
be on time.
G. Co. 4th Cav, from Bcnt's ranch
left here Friday for Sill They were
in the Post two days and made it
lively for the time. Mr. McCloskey,
interpreter, was with them.
Mr.. Hcimlle is fond of hunting
and, by the way, as Il rule, is for
tmatc. The last time ne was out
he claims to have walked twenty
odd miles and killed one bird, spc-
cies as yet not decided. Another
mighty hunter the same day baggcd
two lame ducks.
The companies Of the 4th Cavalry
now serving in the Territory are to
90 to New Mexico as soon as prac-
ticablc, the 9th Cavalry relieving
them. The 4th Cavalry can gain
littlc by the change, in fact the lose
good quarters for hard field service.
with little or no prospect for glory
in the end.
The star!ings say that the antici-
patcd weddings are indefinitely
postponed, on account OF the con-
tcmplatcd movement OF the troopers.
/ ann sorry for ! DO like wedding
daintics and jollitics. | guess the
Mexican scncritas (and their name
is lcgion) will console the troopers.
but who will console the girls they
leave behind them? The starlings
are dumb ON this question.
Our Garrison is growing bcauti-
fully less. G. Company, 23d Inf
left Tuesday last for Caldwell, there
to take the H., Il. q S. f., for Fort
Craig, y. NJ. The entire garrison
were paradcd under arms and rave
them "prcscnt' as they marched
in front Of the battalion. Sergeant
Burticl, better known as Jersey"
was pressed into service for the oc-
casion as drummer. The flies shrill
notes to the tune Of "Tho Girl Left
Behind Me- was waited over the
parade as they marched down the
hin toward the river. Good luck
attend thcm. The Apachcs in New
Mexico had better "look little out"
for tine 23d is gathering in battle ar
ray, and they mean "biz."
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1881-10-25

Five cavalry horses Will Dc SOlt
at Fort Reno, Saturday, Oct. %.
Charley Cleveland is in Kansas
ON business, and will be gone two
or three weeks.
Willis Mctcalfc has been filling
the position of industrial teacher al
the Arapahoc school for two weeks
FOR SALE.-A good saddle, bri
die, rope and quirt. Enquire at
this Office.
A fine line of Still tree and Cali
fornia tree saddles, and oiled cal
leggins lust received by Iork-Par-
ker-Drapcr, Mercantile Co.
Mr.. Segcr hopes to get the brick
kiln ready to fire by the latter part
of the week. The work has been
greatly hindercd by rain. ~
A herd of 3,15O cattle, mostly
bccves, passed up the trail the latter
part of last week, destined for Cald-
well We have not been able tc
learn the owners name.
A party Of Creek Indians from
Wood Mountains, carrying the Brit
ish flag, have arrived at st. Paul, tC
negotiate peace with the Iankton
Mas, their lifelong enemies.
Lee & Reynolds lately purchased
twcnty-scvcn Polled Angus cattle
for their Panhandle range. They
are said to own the largest herd O
these cattle in the United States.
The observation-disclosures Mcr
cantilc Company carry the largest
stock of goods and will make lower
prices than any other house il
Southwest Kansas.
Company G, 23d Inf left ON last
Tuesday for Fort Craig, New Mex
leo. Their baggage and equipments
were taken to Caldwell by an Indian
train. From Caldwell the company
will travel by rail.
Kansas papers say that the late
heavy rains have greatly damaged
hay in the stack. The grass was SC
light and dry that when stacked il
did not settle well.
Soaring & Mead, prorrictors o.
the Walnut Mills, Arkansas City
advertise in this issue. They make
the celebrated patent process flour
and are always prepared to furniSl
meal, bran and feed in large o.
small quantities.
Rev. Wilson, who was tcmpora
rily employed at the Ponca school
had the misfortune to lose his horse
AS he was about to depart, the Indi
ans, through Agent Bowman, pre-
sentcd with fine pony, in token O
their appreciation of his efforts il
their behalf.
a few days ago we had the pleas
ure of meeting Mr.. NJ. r. Roberts
editor and proprietor of the Indiar
Journal. He had worked hard foI
ten years, and when we saw him
was enjoying a vacation ut Caldwell
Mr.. Roberts has Il number of plan.
for bcttcring the condition of the
the rising generation of Indians, anC
we hope soon TO see him give then
tangible form. He is not at Eastern
enthusiast but has had twenty years
experience among the Indians, and
what he suggests viii doubtless bo
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1881-10-25
MAIL TIME TABLE.


Caldwell & TT. sill Line.
,uutvE ARRIVE.
From, North II H. IN. From South 10 n. m.
Mondays Excepted. sundays Excepted.
Stages. same time, going :. Tuesdays,
Thursdays 4 saturdays; going \. Mondays,
Wednesdays Fridays.
AT.&S. r. Il. X, TINE TABLE.
CALDWELL STATION.
ARRIVE. DEPAHT.
possonVrr IL 80 \. NJ. 3: 90 l.. NJ.
Accommodation, S:4O y NJ - ~ a. W.
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1881-10-25

I
had several important jobs Of late
and has proved himself capable and
honest i'm the discharge Of his duty.
He will furnish plans and spccifi-
cations at reasonable rates. See his
card in this issue.
The stockmcn of District No. 4
met in Caldwell ON the 10Th inst,
and after some discussion organ
lied themselves into pools as best
suited their interests The stock
men suffered greatly last winter by
the loss Of young cattle, and they
are determined to prevent repcti-
ton of like disaster in the future.
s. Matlack, of Arkansas City, is
putting on metropolitan airs, and is
sending samples OF the most desir-
able dress goods to the ladies OF the
Territory. Only a few samples can
be sent, but enough to give the Gus
toner some idea OF the immense
stock of goods he carries.
Mcssrs. Miles and Williams went
up to Red Fork Thursday and pct
in two days hunting turkeys. They
enjoyed themselves hugely and
brought home a number Of turkeys,
which they say they killed. They
were quite liberal with their spoils,
which may account for the fact that
no one questions their story.
There is nothing of more value
than a knowledge Of current events,
and such knowledge can be gained
by reading the Traveller, the Oldest
and best journal in the Arkansas
Valley. Republican in politics and
rcpletc with the latest news of the
States and Territory, stock markets,
&c, &c, published at Arkansas City,
Cowlcy Co., Kan, $1.50 per year.
We see by the Commercial that
| Caldwell is likely to have one of the
two bridges needed by the Territory
people who trade at that place. We
hope the Commercial will urge the
matter until both streams are pro-
vidcd with good bridges. The cross
ings are in shameful condition.
The advertisement Of Hardcstv
Bros, successors to w. \. HUbbcll.
Caldwell, will appear in next issue.
These gentlemen will continue the
outhtting business established bv
Mr.. Hubbcll, and invite ranchmen
and others to examine their stock
which is very large, and complete
in every particular.
The colored thief who boarded
the south bound stage at Red Fork
Il short time ago, came to grief rath-
er suddenly An officer was on the
same stage, and ON arriving ut Reno
had him arrested. The prisoner
was taken to Caldwell whore the
theft was committed and will be
tried at the approaching session of
t1e District Court \
+ The telegraph line from Bcno "a
this Agency, which has been talked
of for the last six months, is at last
fact. The Office is located i'm Mr.
Candce's store and Mr. w. 4. Hem
phil has charge of the instruments
Tclcgraphic communication has
long been needed, and the people of
the Agency will appreciate the adj
vantagoS of quick communication,
The seizure of the saw mill Of
Huff and Junk in the Cherokee Ma
ton has developed the fact that
there IS no law in the statutes Of the
United Statcs NnnIicAhln 10 such
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34 .

Entered the Postoflicc Mt Darlington, lndi-
On Territory. NJ second class mnttcr.
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1881-10-25

Five cavalry horses will be sold
at Fort Reno, Saturday, Oct %.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-16
NEIGHBoRHOoD NEWS.
BELLAIRE.

! s. Luchs was in Woodfield on business
yesterday.
Mr.. Frank Naylor, OF the Tribune Office, is
N the sick list.
Judge Carroll, of st. Clairsville, was in
own yesterday.
John Toots, of South Bellaire, leaves to-
lay for Lexington, Pa.
Robert Hemphill, of the First ward, is
from an attack Of fever.
Miss II. A. Thornborough. of Warnocks,
eft for Linesville, Mo. yesterday afternoon.
Il the Methodist church in this city last
hight.
The Square fence is finished and the
aw prohibits persons passing through the
Park"
| The B. & o. pay car made its appearance
ere on Thursday and scattered the ducats
ut to the boys.
The Spangler Post, G. \. r., intend Civ
he grand bean supper and entertainment
{ the city hall, on Dec -.
Robt. Case and sister of st. Mary's, W.
"a, took in the c. Il T. =. road here for
,ansas City yesterday afternoon.
The schools will close for week, one
Teekfrom to-day, and the scholars are be-
.hg put through their final examinations.
The boy Clyde Emrichause who was in
iai two weeks ago, is back again, charged
wifi robbing Fred. Huffman's safe OF $500
Tie Monument Association are making
good headway in the sale of their vases, 100
of the go chances having already been
taien. We hope they may sell them all.
Boston, of Steinersville, who was charged
with attempting "to carve" VIM. Findley,
of this city, has been bound over to court
in the sum of 500. Bail was furnished.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-16
BRIDGEPORT

Mr.. Joe Orr is now threatedwith typhoid
fwer.
Yesterday was payday at the W. c. C.
Mines.
Hiss Clara Chapman is home from quite
rolOnged visit at Steubenville.
Nr. J. +. Sharp, formerly resident here,
butnow of Buffalo, \. u, is here ON a
Yisi.
Ason of Mr. Jno Hines, of the Island,
hadhis finger amputated the other day by
Dr. Fisher. He is nail picker. and got
his ingcr fast somehow, and is minus 1t
now
Qlite a musical treat was enjoyed by
those who were present in Wells & Dents
dru, store last night. \ cOlOrcd fellow
with banjo discOursed any quantity and
quality.
A couple of accidents occurred on the
north end of the C. T. V. K. X. yesterday
afternoon. One man had his leg cut Off
and another his arm mashed. Surely this
end of the road is lucky i'll escaping accl-
dents.
Rev. Kevs the other day executed feat
that is seldom equaled. He succeeded i'll
writing ], ,05S words on a postal card. Can
ANYBODY beat it? Probably it may appear
in print, as it was sent to newspaper
office.
On Wednesday morning Frank Maven,
lad aged sixteen years, hauler ut RAIN
ey's coal works, was fatally injured by a
mass of soapStone falling upon his head.
He fingered until yesterday morning when
he died. He was the sole support of his
mother and brothers and sisters, and was
liked by all with whom he came in con-
tact The men in the mines quit work at
once through respect to him in this unlor-
Inmate time,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-16
STEuBENVIliE.
smaII-PON-LRnd Swindling Cause.-The
Prisoner.
Special 10 the Register.

Special 10 the Register.
SrrrBESyILLE, O., December 15.-At IL
o'clock this morning q daughter of Mrs.
Watt. one of the smallpox victims, died,
thus leaving two cases in the city. The re-
manning patients are all residents OF East
Market Street, and it will be the object OF
the authorities to prevent the disease from
spreading further. Every precaution has
been taken by the City Council and Board
of Education to do this, and nothing but
criminal negligence on the part OF those
entrusted with the cases Will It. IL
is said the Watt girl did not
receive proper treatment for one being SO
low, rs the family did not know the nature
of the disease until too late.
The other yictimS-MiSS Miller and Miss
Phaft-are doing very fairly. The houses
where the patients lie are designated by
card Rsarked smallpox and green flag.
Col. Robert Lindsay the famous Missouri
land swindler, indicted by the Grand Jury
for defrauding parties in this city in q
bogus land scheme, is having his trial IN
the Court of Common Pleas and is attract
ing much attention. A brilliant array of
counsel are trying the. case, those
for the prosecution being Unit
ed States Attorney Bliss the
celebrated prosecutor of the famous st.
louis whisky ring Assistan Q. s. Attor-
ney Smith and Prosecuting Attorney Har-
ris, all of ST. Louis, and Prosecuting At
torney Cook. of this city, the defense
being represented by Messrs. Ong
and Dayton, of Steubenyille; Lindsay
stuck several parties in this county, and
thus the trial takes place here. The
prisoner, who has been in jail here since
last June, was Colonel in the Federal
army, and is lawyer OF some
repSte. His father is successful
business man of this State, and one of the
3O6 Grant delegates at Chicago. Uncle sam
is puehing the case with great VlSor: A
party by the name of Schuester, one of the
gang. convicted at ST. Louis, is here as q
witness for the prosecution, and is in
charge of detective. DAN
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-16
THE SENATE.
.isscidted Press.


WASHINGTON, December 1j.-CPon the
expiration of the morning hour, Mr.. Gar
land proceeded to speak upon the presiden-
tial question.
Petitions were presented by MeSSrs.
Sherman and Ferry for the regulation OF
railroad transportation rates, and by
Messrs. Plumb and Mitchell for the aboli-
ton of the tax ON bank deposits and
checks.
Mr.. sherman. from the Committee on Fl
nance, reported favorably, with the amend
mentS, the bill to provide for the issue OF .
per cent. bonds
Mr.. sherman will ask for it's considcra-
ton Immediately after the holidays
The following bills were introduced ana
referred: -.
By Mr.: Coke: To regulate interstate
commence and prohibit unjust discrimlna-
tionS by common carriers.
By Mr. Beck: To repeal the taxes on
deposits with banks, banking associations
and bankers.
By Mr.. Plumb: To authorize the issue
of silver certificates and standard silver
dollars on the deposit Of silver bullion.
Also to grant the right OF way through
the Fort Bliss military reservation to the
Rio Grande and FL Paso Railroad Company.
By Mr.. Ingall-A resolution instructing
the Committee on Pensions to inquire and
report what increase of pension, il any,
should be allowed the widow of Abraham
Lincoln Adopted.
The subjects referred to in the Presidents
message were referred to the appropriate
committees.
The resolution for woman suffrage COM
mittee came up, but the morning hour ex-
pired without action upon il.
The discussion of the Presidential sue
cession in certain contingencies was re-
sumed, and Mr.. Garland addressed the
Senate At length
He was followed BY Senators Coke and
Jones, of Florida, and at the conclusion Of
the latter's remarks q message was received
from the President, transmitting commu-
nication from the Secretary OF the Interior,
Chicago. Texas and Mexican Cen
tral. and st. Louis and San Francisco
! raiiHaY O nranies far the tight of naY
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-16
CASUALTIES.

PrT7sBuRgH, December i5.-This morning
Robert Dobson, q miner, who works In the
minps at Leesdnlc station, on the CHARTERS
Valley railroad, not far from Mansfield, was
killed by large piece Of slate falling ON
him. The coroner was notified and dcpn.
tized Squire Glenn, OF Manchester, to hold
an inquest.
CnAKLEsToS. W. Va, December i5.--This
morning q number OF employees engaged nj
government lock No. 3 left their boarding
house 10 90 % their work, embarking In Q
skifr as Is their usual custom. Three skihs.
containing eight men, were caught IN the
current and carried over ihe dam. Five of
the men were drowned: N. Moore. James
I,roSn. Vim. Hunter, Thornton FrAydon
and Geo. Meyers. The bodies have not all
been recovered.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-16

across the lands of the Choctaw nation, z
the Indian Territory, for building the pro-
posed railroad and telegraph line. The
Communication was accompanied with
copies of the instructions to and report by
the special agent designated to present the
applications to the authorities OF the Choc-
taw nation, with the bill passed by the Gen.
eral Council and approved by the princi
pal chief, granting such right of way, sub
iect 10 ratification and the report of the In
dian Commissioner in favor OF the proposed
legislation. In all of which the secretary
concurS.
The Chair also submitted an executive
message, transmitting the report OF the
Secretary of State touching the proposed
modification of the Clayton-Bulwer treaty
of 1850 between the United States and
Great Britain.
After a short executive session the Senate
adjourned until tomorrow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-16
wesser. MiiIers.

IypiASAro1Is, December Ian import.
ant meeting was held here. yesterday, by
Representatives OF the Millers Association
and grain dealers Of the State, with the OBJ
ject OF securing stricter grading and greater
care in buying wheat at elevators, and 70
prevent loss by having their grades OF
wheat reduced when they reach Chicago:
The meeting was secret, but Il II learned
that A combination was formed 10 enforce
greater uniformity in the rules governing
the purchases Of wheat In all localities In
the State. and establishing an undefwritefs
system of grading for al points.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-16
PRESS OPINIONS.


ONE of our excellent exchanges. the
Wheeling REGISTER, came to us In a
bright newdress last Saturday, and with
the announcement of great improve
ments in its mechanical departments,
among which is a four cylinder Hoe
press. The REGISTER deserves credit
for its increased prosperity, push and
enterprise, and in its new home, with us
improved appearance, we offer our
warmest congratulations,
Iun Handle Ners.
THE Wheeling REGISTER has donned
q new and pretty dress, and appeared
from its new and elegant building on
Saturday bright and newsy as any
newspaper in the country. The kEGis-
TER is now printed on four cylinder
rotary Hoe press, enabling 1t to turn out
upwards ten thousand lcopies per hour.
We congratulate LEWIS BAKER q
Company upon their great success in
furnishing daily and weekly second
to none in West Virginia.
81. C7arsrite Guy=ette.
That wide-awake and enterprising
journal, the Wheeling REGISTER, mov-
ed last week into its new building, ad-
Joining its old quarters. The proprietors,
Lewis Baker & Co.. have not only
new building, but they have also new
office throughout, presses, type, DC, ana
on last Saturday morning they brought
the REGISTER out in new and beautl-
fnl dress and an enlarged form. The
REGISTER is prosperous and pro-
gressive paper and well deserves the
success it has won under the manage
ment of Messrs. Baker q 20.
Nesr Dominion, MorgantoWn.
LAST Saturday the Wheeling REG
ISTER was issued from its new building
and printed Oh the new four Cylinder
Hoe Press from handsome new type
To properly celebrate the occasion II Is
sued q mammoth eight page edition a.
large as the Cincinnati Enquirer. The
REGISTER is one of the solid institutions
of our State and each year enlarges the
sphere of its usefulness and increases IL
popularity and influence. a very inter
esting history Of the founding anc
growth of the paper IL given and with Il
much instructive information in regard
to conducting great daily paper. W.
are glad to see the REGISTER continue
in its onward course. 1t Is now super
iOr to any paper we know Of publishet
in city the size of Wheeling. =.
The Weekly will be much enlarged
and new departments added. In con
sequence of this the subscription price
will hereafter be slightly advanced
The price of the NeIr Dominion
and REGISTER hereafter viii be $40.