[JUDGE CAMPBELL VISITS COURIER OFFICE.]

Judge Campbell called at this office last Monday and stated that the inference that he had an interview with the prosecuting witness in the Payson case before sustaining the information is unjust. He says he never met or spoke to that lady; except when on the bench in open court, and one time when passing out of court he met her at the door, touched his hat in sign of recognition, and passed on without speaking. We accept this statement as the fact in the case, not only in justice to him, but to the witness.

The Judge announces to us that he is no longer a candidate for re-election to the office of Judge of this judicial court.

[THE SENATORIAL CONTEST.]

[REPORT FROM "M. C. SELTER" - POLO ITEMS.

JUNE 24, 1880.

Water is getting scarce on the upland.

There was a meeting at Summit school house on the night of the 12th instant, for the purpose of organizing a company of militia. Mr. W. C. McCormick being called to the chair, called the meeting to order and delivered a short address on the duties of citizens. Among those he named was the one most prominent, that of the protection the government owed itself. As in the past so in the future, we must depend upon the citizen soldier. He exhorted all to join, and his call was responded to by the acquisition of several names, and several dollars toward a fund to purchase musical instruments.

[REPORT FROM "X. Y. CEASAR" - BALTIMORE.]

JUNE 24, 1880.

As we begin penciling these items we hear the clatter of a reaper over the hill, but the wonder arises, what are they cutting; for wheat in this section is almost a total failure. Many pieces will not be cut at all. What the dry weather left was taken by the indomitable chinch bug.

The chinch bugs are leaving the wheat fields, and entering the corn. Several acres have already been destroyed by them and the probabilities are that all the corn will be destroyed if a good rain does not soon come. Corn is growing very rapidly, weeds ditto.

FOUND: A girl at R. W. Pester's, and a boy at Henry Jackson's. The girl believes strongly in woman suffrage, but cannot vote; and the boy isn't old enough to vote.

A convention was held at this place on last Wednesday for the purpose of electing delegates to the Congressional and county convention. The delegates were instructed to vote for Hackney, Ryan, and Lemmon. Messrs. Ryan and Lemmon did not have a single opposing vote. A chinch bug convention was held just before the republican convention, and a temperance meeting immediately

afterward.

The Omnia Township Association was organized last Wednesday, with the following officers.

President, Eld. R. S. Thompson; Vice President, Jno. L. Parsons; Secretary, Geo. F. Thompson; Treasurer, A. L. Crow.

Eld. R. S. Thompson and wife returned from Missouri about one week ago. S. Y. CEASAR.

June 17th, 1880.

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NOTE: USUALLY HIS NAME APPEARS AS "CAESAR"...NOT SURE IF HE

CHANGED OR THE PAPER CHANGED IT!

[PERSONALS.]

JUNE 24, 1880.

See Goldsmith's new ad in this paper.

AD: HEADQUARTERS FOR STATIONERY, BLANK, SCHOOL, -AND- MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS, CONFECTIONERY, CIGARS, ETC. -AT- HENRY GOLDSMITH'S, WINFIELD, KANSAS. [NO ADDRESS GIVEN.]

Mr. Chas. Black is busy perfecting the plans for the new hotel.

Will Wilson accompanied the delegation to Newton Tuesday.

Dr. Fleming left for Topeka Tuesday to attend the druggist convention.

John Randall is back from Colorado. He thinks that is no place for "prints."

Miss Nellie Cole returned from Topeka, where she has been attending school, last week.

Mr. Louie Brown returned from a trip to his old home near Lawrence Saturday.

The repairs on the courthouse are about finished. It looks inside like a new building.

Mr. Millington left Tuesday afternoon to attend the congressional convention at Newton.

Judge Gans has received an invitation Monday to "fly the eagle" for the Grenola people on the 4th.

Ed Weitzel is letting the contract for his new building on south Main street. The plans are first-class.

Miss Emma Burden has been spending the past week in Winfield visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Gary.

C. C. Harris left for his old home in Georgia last week. He will take in the Cincinnati convention on the way.

Cole's circus has erected very extensive bill boards on the lots made vacant by the fire. They advertise heavily.

The contractor for the new school house is already at work, and is excavating for the one in the East ward.

The new town of Hunnewell is all the talk now-a-days. Sixty car loads of cattle were loaded there on Monday.

Tom C. Copeland, of Elk Falls, came over last week, and spent several days among his many friends at this place.

Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Sloan, of St. Louis, are spending a few days in the city visiting their niece, Mrs. J. C. Fuller.

Over sixty car loads of cattle passed through here on the way to Kansas City Monday night and Tuesday morning.

LOST: Two yards of drab silk on the streets of Winfield. The finder will confer a favor by returning the same to this office.

H. Beck, the photographer, has an addition to his family. They are little girls, twins.

Mr. Will Briant, a son of Mrs. Lowry, and an old time resident of Winfield, returned last week. He will only remain a short time.

Mr. Henry E. Asp, made a fine speech in his nomination of Mr. Hackney before the county convention last Saturday. Henry is a good orator.

Winfield is to be represented in the new town of Honnewell. Ed. Roland and Bob O'Neal will open a hardware and drug store there next week.

Misses Emma and Ella Wertgate, sisters of Mrs. J. G. Shrieves, are visiting here this week.

E. C. Seward was out training his horse Monday evening. He will likely try for the 6:30 prize at the next fair, and is determined not to be distanced.

Mr. Mott C. Rogers leaves Monday for Newton, where he will go into business. During his stay he has made many friends who regret to see him leave.

Tuesday evening Mr. J. P. Baden and Ed. Goodrich were arrested for the crime of mahem. They have their preliminary trial this (Wednesday) afternoon at 3 o'clock.

Winfield Courier, June 24, 1880.

S. M. Martin, brother of Mrs. M. L. Robinson, and wife are visiting here. They will accompany M. L. and lady on their mountain tour. The party starts today (Wednesday).

Several car loads of fat sheep were loaded at the A. T., & S. F. depot Saturday, for shipment to Colorado. They averaged 140 pounds each, and were the finest lot of sheep ever sent out of Cowley.

A fourth of July celebration is to be held at Dexter on the 3rd in McDorman's grove. The people in that vicinity are taking a lively interest in the matter, and it bids fair to equal Winfield's celebrations.

A bicyclist was on the streets Tuesday with one of his machines. He is making an effort to introduce them here. The exhorbitant price charged is the only thing that deterred several of the boys from purchasing.

A young son of Capt. Stubblefield came near being drowned in Silver Creek last Sunday. He was swimming with a companion named Burt, and was taken with cramp. It was with difficulty that his companion succeeded in getting him out.

One of the pleasantest socials of the season was held at the residence of Mr. Bliss Tuesday evening. The grounds were illuminated with Chinese lanterns and the tables set under the trees in the open air. A large number of citizens attended, which helped to make it a success financially as well as socially. The proceeds go into the Baptist building fund.

Mr. Frank Manny has fixed up near his brewery one of the finest parks in southwestern Kansas. He has laid it off into walks and drives, with beautiful beds of flowers, rustic arbors, swings, and other attractive features. His intention is to make it a place of resort where all classes can repair with their families and enjoy a pleasant afternoon, and so far he seems to be succeeding admirably. Mr. Manny allows no disreputable characters to enter the grounds, and upon our visit there we saw nothing that could be objected to by the most fastidious. The use of the grounds is offered free to the schools or Sunday schools for picnic purposes, the only proviso being that the children be accompanied by their teachers, who are expected to keep the flowers, arbors, etc., from being injured.

[MORE PERSONALS..I RECKON YOU WOULD LABEL THESE!]

[PERSONALS]

Mr. Ed. Millard called Tuesday.

W. J. Hodges took in Honnewell last Sunday.

Mr. G. S. Manser is back from his eastern trip.

Baird Bros. new stairway is one of the finest in the

country.

Al Bisbee has opened a new shoe shop near Fahey's saloon.

Mrs. Q. A. Glass left Saturday for a visit to her relatives in Illinois.

Mr. Millington has been confined to his house by sickness for several days.

Hereafter the K. C. L. & S. will make up all their freight trains at this place.

The Winfield Rifles will give a grand ball Monday evening after the fireworks.

J. W. Randall returned from his Ohio visit Tuesday. He has been absent six months.

Charley Black has commenced breaking the ground for the new Telegram building.

Mr. Frank Jennings is repainting and refixing his residence property on 11th avenue.

Hank Clay, enumerator for Harvey, has made his returns. They show a population of 607.

Will R. Stivers came down from Topeka Monday evening. He will spend Christmas with us.

Will Root has been enjoying a visit from his parents during the past week. They reside in Independence.

Quincy Glass is shelving his new store room in first-class shape. He proposes to have the neatest drug store in the city.

The new Baptist church is progressing rapidly, and the corner stone will likely be laid the first of next month. It will be laid with the usual ceremonies.

Capt. Siverd keeps the courthouse square as clean as it well can be. Tuesday he had his boarders out in force mowing the grass and raking off the grounds.

John Hoenscheidt has been in town several days looking up the interests of his paper. His energy will soon place it among the leading German papers of the country.

Frank Hanchet brought us in a piece of his cream cheese last week, and we are now ready to take issue with the man who says good cheese can't be made in Cowley county.

Mr. Z. T. Whitson and A. A. Knox, of Pleasant Valley, have cut over 480 acres of wheat with a header this season. They report a much better yield than was expected.

We were mistaken in stating that Dr. Wright had started for Colorado last week. His practice is of such a nature that it is impossible for him to leave although he needs rest badly.

Mr. N. B. Holden, who owns 1,900 head of sheep near Cambridge, called in Friday and added his name to our list. He brought his sheep from New Mexico last fall, and is well pleased with the change.

The Winfield marble works are turning out some splendid work. Their work on tombstones, monuments, table-tops, etc., is as good as can be found anywhere and at more reasonable prices.

We received a pleasant call from Mr. H. A. Cole and Mr. Alden, of Douglass, last Thursday. Mr. Cole is making arrangements to start another paper at that place. He is a practical printer and will no doubt make a success of it.

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Mr. W. W. Furhman, aged seventy-six, walked from below Maple City to Winfield, a distance of twenty-six miles, last Monday, leading a cow, which he sold with part of the proceeds of which he subscribed for the COURIER. He says he will now go home, eat three hearty meals a day, read his paper, hurrah for Garfield, and be happy--and why shouldn't he?

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The new town of Honnewell is still booming badly. Over thirty houses are up and ready for business, conspicuous among them being a large two-story saloon and gambling house, a circus tent used for a dance hall, and other concerns for the entertainment of the festive cowboy. From two to three trains of cattle are being shipped from there daily.

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Mr. Baily, of the firm of Baily & Rinker, is lying very low at his residence in the north part of town. He is suffering with an abscess in the side, and the physicians pronounce his case hopeless.

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Mr. Tim Sullivan is at Honnewell in charge of Ford & Leonard's new business there. Tim is one of the best boys in Southern Kansas, is a first class businessman, and is fast becoming a necessity to the enterprising fim for whose interests he has worked so faithfully.

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The oft-postponed entertainment of the Library Association came off last Thursday evening, in spite of the weather. The attendance was large and the association reaped large profits. The "Art Gallery" was especially attractive and was a feature of the entertainment which will not soon be forgotten.

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Judge T. H. Soward will deliver the Fourth of July oration at Maple City. The Judge is one of our best orators and is thoroughly conversant with the political history of the county. The people of that vicinity are fortunate in securing his services.

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There will be a meeting of the stockholders of the Walnut Valley Fair Association at the office of Jennings & Buckman, on Tuesday, July 6th, 1880, at two o'clock sharp, for the transaction of important business. E. P. KINNE, President.

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There will be a Fourth of July celebration held in Blanchard and Geers' grove about three and one-half miles north of Winfield, on the Walnut river, on the 3rd of July, 1880. Speaking, music, and dancing will form a portion of the entertainments of the day. [THINK I ALREADY PRINTED THIS!]

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NOTICE TO DELINQUENTS: Those persons to whom we sent notices the first of January, and who have not settled their accounts, will please take notice that on and after August 1st, the accounts will be left with an attorney with instructions to collect. There was more...I skipped.

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JULY 1, 1880.

A Mr. Straight, who lives near Burden, has received much notoriety through the Globe-Democrat. About a year ago he got a circular from a New York man offering him $1,000 in spurious bills for $150 in good money. Mr. Straight studied the matter over until a short time ago when he mortaged his team, secured the necessary funds, and started for New York. Arriving there he was taken in hand by his correspondent, who had been surprised of his coming, piloted to a room where he planked down his $150 and had counted out ten nice clean $100 bills. After the bills had been counted, the New York man suggested that they be wrapped up, placed in his satchel, and expressed to St. Louis, where he could get it as he passed through; at the same time, saying that it was very dangerous to carry that amount of money around on his person. This Straight readily acceded to and the obliging stranger took the bills into another room, wrapped them up neatly, and bringing out the bundle, placed it in Straight's satchel, went with him to the express office, and saw the precious package safely checked for St. Louis. Straight followed soon after, and arriving at St. Louis tried to get his satchel from the agent, but was refused until he could be identified. In his dilemma he called upon the Chief of Police, told his story, and asked the officer to help him get his money. A policeman was immediately dispatched for the package, which was opened, and contained only pieces of paper cut the size of bills. When Straight saw how badly he was sold, he broke down completely and wept like a baby. He has a wife and four children whom his idiocy will bring to want.

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THURSDAY, JULY 8, 1880 - FIRST PAGE.

Winfield is to have a $12,000 hotel.

Cowley county stone is leaving at the rate of three car loads per day for the government buildings at Topeka.

William Ralston and three others have been arrested at Eldorado for counterfeiting and having in their possession counterfeiting tools.

George Flatt, formerly city marshal of Caldwell, Sumner county, was killed at that place last Saturday night by the friends of two Texan cow-boys, who were killed last summer by the ex-marshal.

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[PERS0NALS.]

The canon for St. John's Battery are on the road and will arrive in a few days. The members of the battery are all hardy, fine-looking men, are well uniformed, and when they get their guns, will be the boss military company of the state.

[McMULLEN DIES.]

Surrounded by his children and grandchildren, with the beautiful prayers of his boyhood upon his lips, he died without a struggle. When too feeble to speak, he recognized by a bow the impressive emblem of a dying Savior almost in the last moment of his life. While we miss him, we believe his work was fully done and that he is now living in that Hereafter toward which he had turned his face for so many years with as much hope, trust, and asperance as he ever looked toward his earthly habitation. J.

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JULY 8, 1880.

The Fourth in Winfield was duly celebrated, although the weather in the early part of the day was very inauspicious. About nine o'clock the clouds cleared away, the sun came out bright and warm, and the people from the country began to pour in from all quarters. Owing to the streets and roads being muddy, the procession was not formed until two o'clock, when, headed by the Peabody band they marched to the grove. The oration by Judge Caldwell was delivered in the Judge's faultless style, and was attentively listened to by a large audience. Prof. Story also made an address. About four o'clock the match game of baseball between the Wichita and Winfield clubs was called. This was the most exciting part of the program and was witnessed by an immense crowd of people. The players did their best, and the game proved a close one, the Winfield club beating the Wichitas by one, the score being 19 to 20. After the ball game the people repaired to the courthouse square, where there was an elegant display of fire-works, lasting until ten o'clock. After the fire-works came the grand military ball which was the affair of the day and lasted till the "wee sma' hours." Altogether the celebration was a success and fully sustained Winfield's reputation of never doing things by halves.

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JULY 8, 1880.

Over twenty members of St. John's Battery, under Capt. Bacon, participated in the parade at Kansas City last Saturday. They went up in a special car on the Santa Fe Friday afternoon and returned Saturday. During their stay in Kansas City, they were the guests of the Craig Rifles, and are loud in their praises of the hospitable manner in which they were treated. "The Craigs" will have the freedom of Kansas whenever they choose to come over.

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JULY 8, 1880.

Early Saturday morning Capt. Siverd, the jailer, had a severe tussle with one of the prisoners, who was attempting to escape. He went into the jail to carry the prisoners their breakfast, and while stooping over, was struck from behind by Frank Wilson, one of the Hoenscheidt horse stealers, with a stove leg. The blow staggered the Captain, but he atttempted to grapple with the prisoner, and received several more blows before so doing. Hearing the scuffle, Mrs. Siverd came to the rescue; but being unable to separate them, she called for help, and several men nearby took a hand in the affray and soon succeeded in landing Wilson in his cell, where he was decorated with a pair of cast-iron bracelets, and anklets with a ball and chain attached. Mr. Siverd is able to be about, but his head resembles a sore thumb all tied up. Had the prisoner been a little more accurate with his first blow, Sheriff Shenneman would now be receiving applications for the position of jailer. The Captain will hereafter keep his left eye open for these "quiet, unoffensive fellows." Had he hesitated in the least about grappling Wilson, he would undoubtedly have been killed.

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JULY 8, 1880.

Miss Lillian Hoxie, who will assist in the Normal Institute, arrived last Friday evening. She is stopping at the Olds House with her brother, S. E. Hoxie, who has been here some weeks. Miss Hoxie made many friends while here last summer, who will gladly welcome her return on account of her pleasant companionship as well as her able assitance rendered in the Normal

Institute.

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JULY 8, 1880.

Mr. W. L. Pennington, of Vernon, brought into our office a relic of revolutionary times, last Monday. It was a large cane, once owned by old Ben Wethers, a colonel of infantry under Washington, and is now the property of Mr. John McMahon. Many efforts have been made by persons to get the cane, but Mr. McMahon persistently refuses to part with it. It has been an heirloom in the family for two generations.

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JULY 8, 1880.

Married July 1st, at the residence of T. B. Ware, in Vernon township, by P. B. Lee, Mr. S. T. Ward and Miss Flora A. Ware.

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JULY 15, 1880.

WINFIELD, June 18th, 1880.

Agreeable to request in the COURIER, I will give a little of my short experience in sheep and wool growing in Kansas.

I came to Cowley county in November 1878, bringing with me 60 pure bred Merino sheep from Vermont, having previously shipped two car loads from the same place; in all 309 head, 100 of which consisted of one and two year old bucks with a few exceptions that were four years old. Said bucks were bred by Mr. Hammond, of Middlebury, Vermont, and myself from stock purchased of him. Their first and second fleeces weighed in Vermont from 10 to 18 pounds. Sixty-eight of them cane out by the first shipment in February 1878, and were sheared here in May following, producing from 15 to 19 pounds of wool per head. In 1879 they were clipped in May, a part of them the first week and a part ran until the last of the month. At this time there remained but 42 head of the first shipment, which were thin in flesh yet gave an average yield of 22-1/2 pounds of wool per head, about 2-1/2 pounds per head more than 30 head of like quality and age yielded that came out in November 1878, though the latter were in high condition. During the season of 1879 I sold from my flock of bucks (after reserving 15 of those that I considered the most valuable) all but my yearlings and a few older ones. The first sale was made on the 19th of August to Mr. G. H. Wadsworth, of Larned, Kansas, who had the choice of 20, after the yearlings and 15 reserved ones were taken out. He after getting them home sold 8 head, leaving 12 which he now has, and are the same bucks noticed in the COURIER of the 17th.

HE THEN GIVES COMPARISONS BETWEEN 1880 AND 1879..I SKIPPED.

The bucks reserved by myself sheared from 23 to 32 pounds.

Now there are two important questions concerning these sheep to be answered. First, why do they shear so much heavier than ordinary sheep? And how can the difference of more than 10 pounds per head be accounted for between the bucks reserved and those sold, the reserved being without question the best. As a whole, the first question is answered in the fact that the wool covers the entire body, many of them clipping more on the belly than some larger bucks shear on the whole body. Mr. Hammond, the gentleman to whose flock the pedigree of some of the best Merino sheep of the world may be traced, spent his long life in improving the Merino sheep, not only making two spears of wool grow where but one grew, but making wool grow where none grew before. He had in his mind a model sheep, and for a period of 50 years labored to produce it. In his start he purchased the best sheep then to be had, imported by Mr. Atwood, of Connecticut, after which he seldom, if ever, purchased a sheep, keeping the different families distinct, crossing from one to the other. A sheep showing a defect such as bare-belly or bare-face, etc., would be coupled with a sheep excelling in that point, thus the fault would be corrected. I have no doubt now that if Mr. Hammond had got in his mind a different model to breed to when he first set out; we might today have had a Merino sheep (buck) weighing 200 pounds and shearing 50 pounds. But he ignored large boned sheep altogether, and selected short legged, compact, strong constitutioned sheep.

As to the second question, much of it is explained in the treatment given the sheep. Mr. Wadsworth's 20 bucks after reaching Larned had free access to a 40 acre field of green rye, with a stack of early cut millet and an overflowing water trough near at hand, which from the time he took them until winter wrought such a change in them that they would hardly be recognized as the same sheep, and were unfit for service until reduced by dry feed. He writes me that for quite awhile before shearing that if one laid down and got a little on his side, he could not get up. My experience with my thoroughbred ewes is about the same as regards weight of fleeces, increasing on Vermont weight in about the same proportion.

Aside from these Merino sheep of which I have written, I have between seventeen and eighteen hundred of different grades, mostly first and second crosses from the Mexican and Missouri sheep, excepting the lambs, which are from said grade ewes crossed with my best bucks. From 700 grade Mexican ewes, purchased last fall of Mr. Wright at Brown's Grove, Kansas, we have raised over 600 lambs; from 220 grade Missouri ewes we have raised 175 lambs. The Mexican grade yielded an average of 4-1/2 pounds of wool per head; the 200 grade Missouri clipped an average of 5-1/2 per head.

The 700 grade Mexican ewes were wintered in three different lots and cared for by different men, there being two lots of 250 each and one of 200. One lot of 250 yielded an average of 5-1/2 pounds, the other of the same number yielded but 4-1/2, while the lot of 200 yielded a trifle less than 3-1/2 pounds. The said sheep were all of one class and same age, and the difference in weight of fleeces can only be attributed to the difference in the care and feed given them.

The first consideration to be taken into account by those contemplating sheep husbandry is to make a good selection of sheeps, then make them always comfortable with plenty of feed and dry quarters. Following this rule, the result will be

satisfactory. EZRA MEECH.

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JULY 15, 1880.

REPORTER MENTIONS BEING A STUDENT AT MANHATTAN...NOW HOME FOR THE SUMMER.

Mrs. E. J. Page, of Canada, has been with us the past three weeks, visiting relatives and friends in Winfield, Arkansas City, and the country, and looking after her large property interests in this county.

Wheat threshing has commenced. Mr. Samuel Watt threshed his immense field, and it made the enormous yield of nearly five bushels per acre. And still he refused to be comforted.

Mrs. Hizer is prostrated on a bed of affliction, and her recovery despaired of.

Our grangers had a glorious jollification at the hall last Saturday afternoon. A feast of all the sweet, delicious eatables imaginable, which granger's wives alone know how to prepare, were indulged in by a good number of P's. of H. Outdoor games of croquet, etc., were also participated in by those of a sporting inclination. All went away pleased with the festivities of the occasion.

The young limb of the law, (or D_______, as some people will have it), which Ann Arbor recently turned loose, without a guardian on the suffering public, will, after an attendance at the Normal Institute, take up his residence at Silver Lake, Colorado, having accepted the position of principal of the city schools at that place.

Mrs. N. Winton, this has a peculiar sound, last week started to Colorado in pursuit of her truant husband.

Yesterday, July 4th, it was our painful duty to attend the funeral of Mrs. Isaac Beach. She was a lady much respected and highly esteemed by all who knew her. Three sons and two daughters and an aged husband sadly mourn the loss of a dearly loved mother and wife. She was sixty years of age; a Methodist.

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JULY 15, 1880.

The Caldwell Commercial, in the interest of Judge M. S. Adams in a late number, has made a low attack on Mr. Torrance, and its article has been copied into the Daily Telegram. We think there is no other paper in the district so unfair as to have published that article. We are surprised beyond measure that C. C. Black, who has been treated with so much courtesy by his neighbors, should permit an article so untrue and discourteous toward one of those same neighbors to appear in his paper.

We have several reasons for believing that the article in question was inspired by Judge Adams himself. He has been promising to conduct an honorable campaign, but he has at the same time been dealing out insinuations against Torrance. His own record as a judge and a lawyer is such that if it was known to the people of this district, he could not get the vote of a single delegate; but the friends of Torrance have preferred to conduct the canvass on the merits of their candidate rather than on the demerits of Judge Adams. MORE SAID LIKE THIS.

E. S. Torrance is a man of high character and standing in this community, where he is best known. He has been well and prominently known here for ten years, and there is not a stain upon his record. Ten years ago he came to this county, a thoroughly well educated young man just entered upon the practice of his chosen profession, the law. Of course, he was not then a great lawyer, but he was bright, industrious, and ambitious. Each year he added largely to his knowledge of the law, of human nature, and of a wide range of practical subjects. Each year strengthened his judgment and cleared his intellect, until now he is one of the best, sounded, and clearest headed lawyers in this district, already famous for so many able attorneys which taken together perhaps constitute the ablest bar in the state.

For six years he has held the office of County Attorney of this county and has acquitted himself therein with signal ability. Here he has exhibited a clear judicial mind, great research, and conscientious independence.

The Commercial says he is the pet of Judge Campbell and that Campbell is playing into Torrance's hands. We have no doubt that Campbell respects Torrance as an able and honorable attorney, that he knows Torrance is far more fit for the office of judge than his opponent. but Torrance has never been his pet in any sense. MORE OF THE SAME. I SKIPPED THE REST!

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JULY 15, 1880.

It is reported that Capt. Payne has again invaded the territory, this time from Arkansas City with twenty-five men, and expects reinforcements. He thinks he is a "bigger man than Uncle Sam."

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JULY 15, 1880.

The Omnia Township Sunday School Convention met at the Omnia school house on Friday, July 7th. Elder Thompson and Mr. F. E. Williamson were re-elected president and vice-president; Mrr. John Henry, elected treasurer. The secretary, Dr. G. V. Cadwallader, was permanently elected at the organiation last April.

Dr. G. F. Cadwallader talks stongly of leaving us and going to Missouri soon. The doctor is an estimable young man, finely educated, and an ardent worker for the welfare of society. We sinerely regret to part with him, and hope that he will in the future make this his permanent home, as he leaves us now because of ill health in his family.

Rumor informs us that Mr. James F. Smith has ripe peaches; but we propose to keep it secret.

Mr. Loper is building a house, and W. H. Gilliard is attaching an addition to his dwelling in which he will keep his grocery store when completed. Haycraft & Co. are doing the work for Mr. Gilliard.

As we expect to see the law poured upon this district in "Torrance" this fall, we are not afraid our county will suffer in the least in the hands of that venomous (?) Asp.

The majority are in favor of R. F. Burden for commissioner. Mr. Burden has been a good officer, and his many friends propose to see him continue in it.

Mr. McFadden and family will start for Missouri in a few days. Mr. Albert McFadden, the owner of the sheep, will remain with us. They will have a sale on their farm implements next Friday.

We notice that Mr. Nolte and family have moved back on their farm. They moved out in Sedgwick county last spring.

July 13th, 1880. X. Y. CAESAR.

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JULY 15, 1880.

Corn is looking fine since the rains.

Mr. George Howard was here last week looking for a house to dwell in until spring, when he intends to emigrate to Washington Territory.

Mr. George Con has purchased the claim of Mr. Miller, north of Mr. Irvin's farm.

A couple of young bloods about the size of Thomas Walker and the Rev. Hustin Irvin engaged in a scuffle which resulted in the preacher having his neckbone almost dislocated; and he goes about with a knot the size of one's fist protruding under his ear saying we are never too wise to learn.

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JULY 15, 1880.

All is quiet on the Potomac. Nothing transpires worthy of note. It seems almost impossible to gather news since the close of the big convention that set Hackney afloat on a safe sea.

McDorman & Walker are raising their store and moving a little north of the old site. McDorman appreciates the fitness of things and is to be complimented for his wisdom. This will give the building a more commanding front and cannot fail to please.

We have had St. John's day, and a jolly, rousing time, too. The Davis family discoursed sweet music. Judge Adams' oration was fine and well received. Outside of the encampment was a circular swing, propelled by horse power and going around at the rate of 2.40. This swing was a paying institution, judging by the number who availed themselves of the pleasure of riding. Mr. McDermott officiated in a speech appropriate to the occasion, followed by the usual accompaniment of music. Right on the heels of St. John's day came the Fourth of July, in the same grove, and an oration by Mr. Asp, of Winfield.

The old public well has ceased its unearthly squawking. This state of things is due to its highly emotional temperament. Whenever the wheel revolved on its axis, the sound thereof was heard all over the land, screeching out a long, bitter wail, which could be identified from anything else. The difficulty is removed, the wheel works smoothly, no longer torturing our nerves and upsetting the gravity of the community.

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JULY 15, 1880.

The fourth has passed pleasantly by, passed down to be recorded by time in the memory of those who participated in the festivities of the occasion. The day was observed here on the third. The people living near here met in John Grooms' grove, and were the recipients of a treat that was unlooked for. It consisted of the reading of the Declaration by 'Squire Larkin. Speeches by C. W. Doty, J. W. Weimer, H. J. Sanfort, John Watts, and C. W. McCormick, and a display by the Home Guards under the supervision of Sergeant John Flint. The speakers acquitted themselves with recognized ability.

We have two societies here now, the Chinch Bug Militia and base ball club, named the Dutch Creek Skippers.

Mrs. Parks, the ladylike and efficient postmistress, of Polo postoffice, informs me that the mail service has been increased by her office. We have mail here eight times per week. For the above facilities we are indebted to the Hon. Thos. Ryan.

Rain, plenty of rain.

Corn growing nicely.

Politics quiet.

M. C. SELTER.

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JULY 15, 1880.

Hurrah for Maple City! Her first celebrtion was a grand success. About five hundred persons were present, being the largest crowd ever seen here. The oration by Judge Soward was listened to with marked attention. Judge Gans made us a good spedch. This township will go for his re-election to the judgeship. P. G. Smith, of Dexter, presided over the exercises. The young folks took great delight in tripping to the sound of the violins. Blendon and Renfrow are experts with the bow, hence we had good music.

Frank Woodruff returned home yesterday from Arkansas, where he went for sheep. While riding along talking to a couple of men one day, he looked up to see two revolvers pointing at his head. Money or life was his choice, and he chose life and forked over the money, $47.

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[PERSONALS.]

D. O. McCray, of the Burden Enterprise called on us last Saturday.

Capt. Steuvens is drilling a squad of the Rifles, with the intention of competing for the $500 prize at the next Bismark fair. Capt. Steuvens is one of the best drill masters in the state, and if the Rifles do not carry off the prize, it will not be his fault. [FIRST TIME: STEUVENS; SECOND TIME: STUVENS.]

Last week Messrs. Curns & Manser sold the J. P. McMillan half block south of the Baker House on Main Street to Col. Loomis for $2,500. The question now is what is the Colonel going to do with the cozy little residence. His many friends would like to have him "rise and explain."

Mr. E. M. Henthorn brought us in a peach branch about two feet long, Tuesday, on which were about forty fine large peaches. The branch was perfectly loaded down, with fruit of a fine quality; and was grown by Mr. Amos Henthorn, of Omnia. The fruit crop will not be as much of a failure as some would believe.

Miller & Cox have ornamented the front of their building with an immense chromo, the work of artist Herrington representing the "Great Arkansas Valley," with a fat steer right in the middle of it. The sign is a good one, and will catch many unwary boarding-house men who will be led to believe that the steer on the sign is a fair sample of the beef furnished to their

customers.

Samuel Pennington, of Vernon, on Saturday last, found two snakes on his fanning mill on a bunch of hay, each 2-1/2 feet long and equal size, but one had swallowed the other completely, all but an inch of the tail. In order to escape the outside snake disgorged the inside one. We have this on the authority of Messrs. Reeder and McIntire, neighbors of Mr. Pennington.

Last Sunday morning a little child of Mr. Smith, the stone contractor, breathed its last. Mr. Smith was absent at Topeka at the time. He returned on the noon train Monday and the babe was laid to rest in the north cemetery the same afternoon.

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We would call the special attention of our readers to the announcement of Mr. P. G. Smith for the office of Probate Judge. Mr. Smith is one of the earliest settlers in this county and has gone through all the struggles incident to the settlement of a new county. He has built up a reputation for integrity and purity of character, strong common sense, sound judgment, and wide intelligence, and would fill the office with honor and ability. The tendency to nominate too many Winfield men to county offices renders it fit that his claims to the position should be fairly considered.

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Persons who are skeptical about the value of printers ink would do well to note the success of Mr. Taylor Fitzgerald, who located here last March and opened a pension and U. S. Claim office. He has inserted through the advertising agencies, cards in all of his home papers and in several of the leading eastern papers, and as a result has claims in his hands for adjustment from New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, many of the southern states, and one from Canada. These claims are from parties unknown to him, and are obtained entirely through the agency of printers ink.

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In another column will be found an ad for the new grocery firm of Bryant & Bennett. These gentlemen purchased the grocery house of R. M. Snyder, one of the best in city; and have stocked it up with everying needed in the grocery line, and are preparing to do a large share of the business coming to Winfield. They are live, enterprising men, are thoroughly acquainted with the business, and will succeed.

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The water works question is beginning to agitate our people. The city officers are surveying, viewing, and trying to decide on the best plans to pursue. $100 has been appropriated by the council to be used in testing the water supply. The proposition offered by Mr. Perkins contemplating a reservoir on the central mound east of town, the water to be pumped into it from a well on Dutch creek, seems to be the most available one.

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Over five thousand people were in town Tuesday to attend Cole's Circus. The streets were crowded and it was with difficulty that persons could get along the sidewalks. Our people don't often take a holiday, but when they do, they turn out enmasse and make it as lively as possible.

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On Tuesday of this week Mr. W. H. Clay, of Sheridan, brought us the finest basket of peaches we have seen.

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Mr. and Mrs. Will Baird had the misfortune to lose their little daughter last Thursday. The funeral was held from their residence Friday afternoon, attended by a large circle of friends.

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The latest dodge was that of a man who bought a dollars' worth of coffee on credit Tuesday, and afterward sold it for ninety cents, and went to the circus on the proceeds. That beats crawling under the canvass.

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A young man named John Bell fell down in the street Monday with a sunstroke. He is now doing well and is on a fair way to recover.

One of the mines in which Col. Manning is interested in New Mexico, the "Lajoya," lately assayed $19,000 per ton.

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Enos Henthorn, ye post-master at Burden, came over to see the city Tuesday, and gave us a pleasant call.

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JULY 15, 1880.

On Sabbath, July 25th, the Walnut Valley Presbyterian church will be dedicated. The new church is located ten miles north of Winfield, and on the Winfield and Eldorado stage route.

The dedicatory sermon will be preached in the morning at 11 o'clock, by the Rev. J. E. Platter, of Winfield.

At night, the Rev. Timothy Hill D. D., of Kansas City, will deliver an address.

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JULY 15, 1880.

The Normal Institute for 1880 has opened with a large attendance of teachers. Four instructors have charge of the divisions, and the aim of all is to make this summer's work especially practical. The morning exercises begin at 7:30, in the courtroom, and the recitations end at 1 p.m. There are at present enrolled 79 teachers as follows.

Arkansas City: Susie L. Hunt, Mrs. F. E. Phelps, Ella Grimes, Chas. W. Grimes, R. C. Gaily, Mattie F. Mitchell, Flora L. Finley, Linnie Peed, Blanche Marshall, Sadie E. Pickering, Elva Pickering, Rose Sample, Chas. Hutchings, Mary S. Theaker, Durwin Hunter, Jessie Sankey, Thirza Dobins, Chas. W. Finney, Mrs. L. M. Theaker, Alice M. Warren, Alto Maxwell, S. C. Murphy, Will M. Penderson, Jerry L. Adams, Frank Chapin, and Nellie Swartz.

Winfield: Ella Freeland, Mrs W. B. Caton, A. E. Hon, Nannie McGee, Estella M. Cronk, Iowa Roberts, Maggie Stansbury, Ella Hittle, Fannie A. Pontious, Ray E. Newman, Amy Robertson, Mary J. Melville, Rosa Frederic, Lincoln McKinley, Mattie Gibson, E. L. Cook, Anna F. Cuppage, James Lorton, Alice Aldrich, Lena Bartlett, Nellie Aldrich, Ida G. Trezise, Nettie B. Porter, Sarah Hodges, Grace Scovill, Lou Lee, Lutie Newman, W. B. Dickerson, J. J. Stevens, Lena McNeil, Alice Bullock, Mary Randall, Hattie Andrews, A. B. Taylor, Ed Farringer, Ella Kelly, Mrs. A. M. Gillespie.

Burden: Arvilla Elliott, Richard L. Winn, Shadrach Chandler, Nannie A. Crum, E. A. Millard.

Dexter: Ada Overman, J. M. Merry, R. B. Overman.

Cambridge: R. C. Stearns.

Tisdale: Rosa A. Rounds and Mattie West.

Milton: Nellie D. Handy.

Silver Cliff, Col.: C. C. Holland.

Grenola: Alice E. Dickie.

New Salem: L. C. Brown.

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JULY 15, 1880.

STRAY TAKEN UP. A two year old mare colt, light-bay, 12 hands high, hind feet white, blaze face. The above stray was taken up and is now in the hands of J. P. Henderson, 1-1/2 miles east of Winfield. The owner can get the same by calling and paying expenses.

FOR SALE. Four good farms near Winfield at reasonable figures. We have some choice town lots at low prices. Call on McDermott & Johnson.

HAY WANTED. I have a good span of mules, a span of horses and wagon, a mowing machine and rake, nearly new, to trade for hay. To be delivered in Winfield or tacked in the field. For further information address E. L. HAZARD, Little Dutch, Ks.

REMOVED. I have removed my stock to the building lately occupied by Spotswood & Co. I have added to my stock very largely, and have put in a full line of blank books and stationery. I now have the largest and best assorted stock in Winfield and shall be pleased to see all my old friends at my new stand.

QUINCY A. GLASS,

South End Drug Store.

All persons wanting the grass on the Drustle place northwest of Winfield will put in sealed bids for same before July 10th, 1880, or any information may be had of J. E. Allen.

A. A. JACKSON.

Still at the old stand. I have concluded to continue my Ice Cream Parlor, at my old stand on Ninth avenue, where I shall be pleased to entertain all my friends and to furnish them Ice Cream in any quantities and all kinds.

MRS. E. E. BACON.

REMOVED. The New York Store can be found one door south of Bliss & Co's. store. With no rent and less expense, we can sell cheaper than any store in Winfield.

BAIRD BROS.

MONEY TO LOAN. On Real Estate on 2 to 5 years' time. Call and get terms before you borrow elsewhere. Office with Pryor & Kinne.

H. E. SILLIMAN.

FOR SALE: A good farm, 160 acres within one and one-half miles of Winfield.

HENRY E. ASP.

FOR SALE: A second-hand Header. Will sell cheap.

J. C. FULLER. At Winfield bank.

WALL PAPER: Trimmed free of charge at HENRY BROWN'S drug store.

Gilbert, Jarvis & Co. will insure your property at the lowest rates in the safest companies.

NINTH AVENUE GROCERY. We have purchased the Ninth Avenue Grocery, and propose to make it herefter a first-class family grocery. Our stock is new and clean, and will be kept up to the highest notch. Give us a call and see for yourselves.

TRUE & SILVER.

Ninth Avenue.

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JULY 22, 1880.

Judge C. Coldwell has been brought forward by his friends as a candidate for the office of Probate Judge. We are informed that if the Republican Convention should tender him the nomination, he will accept.

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Attention is called to the announcement of C. H. McCormick, as a candidate for Probate Judge. He was one of the original Republicans and has been an unwavering party man ever since. He has devoted much time and attention to the study of the law, and though a farmer, is well qualified to practice. He is a man of sound judgment and would make a competent and popular officer.

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JULY 22, 1880.

The Editorial Convention at Wellington was not very largely attended, but was a very enjoyable affair. The editors, mayor, and good people of Wellington had made ample preparations to entertain a much larger number of guests, and felt disappointed that the convention was not larger. We do not give the minutes of the proceedings, for these we shall probably give officially later. The excursions to Hunnewell and Caldwell were full of interest and pleasure. We were royally treated by Captain Folks and his brother, Will Leonard, Mr. Harpham, Mayor Bohannon, and others. Wellington is a flourishing city and will continue to grow. The most attractive building in the place is the new Press block, which would be a credit to any town.

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JULY 22, 1880.

The following requirements of the recent laws, relating to the public lands in this district, are published for the information of all concerned.

All actual settlers on the Osage Lands May 28, 1880, must give the usual notice, under act of March 3, 1879, and make proof and payment prior to October 24, 1880. They may pay in installments of one fourth the value of the land, or they may pay for all at once. Interest will be due from one year from date of settlement.

Any failure to pay the installments as they become due, will subject the land to sale to the highest bidder, at a subsequent public sale.

All said Osage lands remaining unsold and unappropriated October 24, 1880, will be subject to disposal to actual settlers having the qualifications of pre-emptors, under such regulations as are prescribed in the notices already published.

Especial attention is directed to the fact that no filings will be received prior to October 24, except from those who made settlement prior to May 26, 1880. All other declaratory statements received by the Register will be returned, and the fees enclosed will also be returned, at the risk of the parties sending them.

RELIEF ACT.

For the purpose of leave of absence, it will be sufficient to forward a written notice, signed by the party, giving the number of the filing or entry, description of the land, character of crops destroyed, and date of their destruction; but, it will be better for the party to make affidavit, corroborated by two witnesses, and retain a copy for future use.

RELINQUISHMENTS,

in all cases, must be signed by the party and acknowledged before an officer with a seal. The acknowledgment must be such as is required for the transfer of land by deed. When this is done, the local officers will have power to cancel a filing or entry on the day of its receipt and another entry can be placed at the same time without awaiting return from the Commissioner. No other character of relinquishment will be accepted. Eagle.

JULY 22, 1880.

Richland is just now on needles: political needles I mean. The people waver in a balance between Jennings and Asp. Both, they say, are fine young men.

Mr. C. W. Doty has gone north to buy sheep.

J. W. Winner is hauling lumber for a new house.

We are having plenty of rain.

Phil. Stuber was laid up several weeks; cause, sprained arm.

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JULY 22, 1880.

BROOKLYN, L. I., July 10, 1880.

EDS. COURIER. I had hoped to have a little leisure ere this to give my friends information of my whereabouts, and the passing events since I left them.

The four weeks in Michigan is memorable mostly by the downright solid visiting with dear old-time friends, and the effort they made to keep us all summer.

From there we took a night train and sleeper to Niagara Falls, where we stopped over to "take them in." To many, the anticipation of their wonderful grandeur comes far from answering the contract, inasmuch as they are induced by the rabble of hackmen to take a carriage and ride over the bridge to the Canada side, a view from which is absolutely necessary to comprehend the immense body of water falling. The grandeur is only seen by going on foot and keeping below the banks, looking up the cataract instead of down. At every turn there is a fee, so that visitors truly say "they are bled." Efforts are being made to remove all these fees, and make it free to all, even to an international bridge. We met the Royal party on the Canada side, composed of the Marquis of Lorne and Prince Louise, her brother, and three others. The Marquis was dressed in a plain black suit and black goves, and the princess in a navy blue suit, with knife pleating, I should think, twenty inches deep on the skirt, a short overskirt and basque trimmed with the material, the same colored turban, with drab veil and gloves. One would not have noticed any dissimilarity to Americans, only from the florid countenance and robust figure.

From there we proceeded to Syracuse and Oswego county, where we passed three weeks with dear friends, and luxuriated on strawberries, morning, noon, and night; thence to Cape Vincent, and down the St. Lawrence river to Ogdensburg. Of all our journey no scenery compared with that of the Thousand Islands. (The government survey makes the number over 2,000 upon which vegetation grows.)

To attempt a description of the innumerable summer residences, reaching from Cape Vincent to Alexandria Bay, the fairy little yachts, and delicate row boats, in short, everything to make the time pass pleasantly and gaily, during the hot months of summer, would take too much space in your columns. A party on board, familiar with the river, explained everything and the names of the principle islands. The two which most attracted my fancy, were those of Geo. Pulman, of the palace car renown, and J. G. Holland, whose residence is known as Bonniecastle.

On the 24th of June we arrived at Governeur, and were met at the depot by a kind friend, whose wife was keeping her dinner waiting for us. Words are too feeble to express the agreeable and enjoyable visit of ten days, dining with one and supping with another, feeling I was a thousand times repaid for coming all the way from Kansas, and was sad at the necessity of separation.

Upon arrival, Albany friends gave me a hearty welcome, and took me all around to view the improvements during the years of my absence. The state capitol is foremost, and presents an appearance which surpasses most structures of American architecture. This is the eleventh year since its commencement, and it has already cost $12,000,000. It is believed that when completed, its real cost will reach $17,000,000. At the present time there are thirteen hundred men at work on it.

We have this day (Tuesday), visited the Bureau of Military Statistics, where are deposited all the regimental flags of our late war, discolored by use, and riddled by bullets, freshly suggesting the day of their presentation, when the stars and stripes were bright, and their bearers swore to them to the last. As Richie was looking over the photographs upon the walls, his eyes fell upon a large one of his father, which was placed there many years ago; to see this likeness so far from home, was a shock to him. The park, the cemetery, etc., gives evidence of the great desire of the people to beautify the grounds.

From here I go to Saratoga, and then to Brooklyn, from whence I will mail this.

H. P. MANSFIELD.

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JULY 22, 1880.

This is a very good year for picnics. We have just had another on Rock creek, and I will tell you a little about it. It was on the 17th of July, in a beautiful grove, on Mr. Chitwood's farm, gotten up the Rock Valley Sunday school. We were on the ground at a little before 10 o'clock. The marshal of the day and master of ceremonies, Mr. Schofield, had everything ready and in good order.

The next to arrive on the grounds was Summit school, 19 in number. Close after came Richland school, numbering 53. Soon came Prairie View school, numbering 22. Then came Lone Tree. Soon came the Douglass M. E. school, 43 in number. The next and last to come was the Douglass Union school, numbering 24. Every school as they came in were conducted to coomfortable seats near together. The program was commenced with a song by the Summit school. Then there was a prayer by Rev. Ides, followed by a song by the Richland school. The Rev. Wilson then addressed the schools in a very animated and interesting manner. The Douglass M. E. school then sang a song. The Richland school infant class then sang "God is Love," after which Minnie Grroom recited a poem. Then came a temperance song by three little girls, the daughters of Mr. Thomas Jones, of Richland school. This closed the exercises of the forenoon, and we all went for our dinner as people go only at a picnic out in the timber. At half past one, we had a song by Lone Tree school After that we had an essay by Mr. White. Then a song by the Douglass Union school After that there was a children's meeting, addressed by Rev. Winsted. This was followed with a song by Prairie View school and then Bellwood school These were followed by reports of the schools. They were mainly verbal, and show a good condition. Then the congregation all joined in signing the coronation, received the benediction, and closed. There was a free swing for all, without money and without price. There was plenty of ice cream and all sorts of refreshments on the ground. It was a very enjoyable affair.

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JULY 22, 1880.

Washington, July 17. General Pope telegraphed to the War Department this morning of the arrest of Payne and 22 of his followers, and asked for instructions as follows. "Am I to understand that the government wishes this gang turned over to the U. S. Marshal at Fort Smith, Arkansas, for trial?" The Secretary of War will order the delivery of Payne and his men to the civil authorities for safe custody, and in the meantime, as some new questions are involved in the case, the matter will be referred to the Attorney General for his opinion as to the mode of civil prosecution to be instituted against them.

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JULY 22, 1880.

The account that comes to us of the hellish outrage perpetrated upon a helpless woman, at Hunnewell, is beyond comparison. Arriving alone at Wellington, from the east, on her way to Ft. Reno, she was advised by a fiend to go by way of Hunnewell; arriving there she is compelled to remain at the depot to escape the villains. At early dawn, under pretence of being taken to breakfast, she is decoyed into a saloon, drugged, and taken out upon the prairie and in daylight outraged by six inhuman brutes, and left naked in the burning sun. She was afterwards cared for by other parties and sent on her way to Ft. Reno. The perpetrators of this affair are known and the good people of Hunnewell should see that they are punished. Belle Plaine News.

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JULY 22, 1880.

W. W. Perkins returned home from Chicago Friday.

The Moline Wagon has an automatic Brake that will lock by pushing lever.

Cal. Ferguson has a little girl, born Thursday morning.

Mr. W. K. Hittle, living in the east part of town, has a large bear chained in his front yard.

Mr. Wm. Ausbrook and Miss Ollie Wilson were married by Rev. N. L. Rigby, on the 12th.

Richie Boyer struck a snag while bathing in the Walnut last week, and now walks with a cane.

Mrs. Henry Brown presented our worthy druggist with a twelve pound boy Tuesday afternoon.

The K. C. L. & S. road is building new stock yards near their bridge on the Walnut. They will also put in a new tank.

The Santa Fe time has been changed. The passenger train now leaves for Newton at 4:35 in the evening, and arrives here at 11:15 a.m.

A party consisting of Louis Zener, Chas. Fuller, Chas. Burgomier, and Date Tansey left for the Territory on a hunting expedition Sunday evening.

Mr. L. J. Webb has disposed of his household furniture, and broken up housekeepng for the present. Mrs. Webb is east visiting her relatives.

The "Boomers" of Elk Falls are thirsting for gore. If they should happen to fall in with our "Cyclones," their little "Boots" would immediately collapse.

Mr. Jas. H. Bosley, one of our most respected citizens, died in this city of consumption last Thursday. He leaves a wife and several children who mourned his loss deeply.

A young son of Mr. W. W. Smith fell from a horse last Friday and broke his arm. Dr. Wright was called to set the fractured bones and the little fellow is now doing well.

Wm. Alexander, a son of Dr. Alexander, of Arkansas City, attempted to commit suicide last week. He had been sick for some time, from the effects of which he had become partially deranged.

We were pleased to meet this week Mr. W. H. Albro, a nephew of our old citizen, A. Howland, from Elmira, New York. Mr. Albro has engaged in business in Winfield, and will be a permanent fixture among us.

Lafe Pence returned from his wanderings Saturday. He was in at the naming of the next President at Chicago, went from there to Cincinnati, took a pull at Hancock's corset strings, and did various other things of national importance.

R. P. Murdock could not stay at the Wellington Convention only two or three hours. While there he sat alone in a deep study. The fact was another Murdock had invaded his home in Wichita. Weight nine and a half pounds.

Burt Tabler and Brown Donnigan, of Maple City, were arrested last week for stealing horses from the Ponca Indians some time in April. They were taken to Winfield and lodged in jail, but Donnigan was afterward released on bail. Traveler.

A Republican meeting will be held at the Jarvis school house Wednesday evening July 28th, for the purpose of organizing a Garfield and Arthur club. Speeches will be made by Col. Manning and Henry E. Asp. A large turnout is expected.

We are in receipt of an invitation to attend the grand reception to be given in Chicago, in August, by the Knights Templar. This will be one of the grandest displays Chicago has ever seen. It is thought that over fifty thousand knights will be present on that occasion.

Mr. Lewis Baily, of whose sickness we have spoken of before, died at his residence in this city last Thursday evening. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He was buried with Masonic honors.

Mr. Harrison Herril, of Cedar township, was arrested last week, for obtaining a pension fraudulently. Mr. Herril is an old man, and a cripple, and we sincerely hope that he may be able to free himself from the charge. His family are highly respected citizens of this county.

Mr. Geo. Youle threshed his wheat last week. His yield was 14 bushels per acre, in all, over sixteen hundred bushels. Mr. Thos. Youle also threshed last week, and received a yield of 12 bushels per acre. Mr. Youle says this is a much better yield than he expected.

The mournful wail of the mangled cur will soon break the stillness of the summer eve. The above rambling thoughts are occasioned by the sight of Marshal Stevens rubbing up his old army musket, preparatory to obeying the injunction of our city dads, as set forth in ordinance No. 87.

Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Finch have the sympathy of the entire community, in the loss of their daughter, Ida, last week.

A Young Men's Republican club was organized in Richland township last Monday night. Fred Hunt and Henry Asp went up in the afternoon. Mr. Asp went on to Baltimore, in Omnia, and organized a Republican club, and Mr. Hunt stopped at Polo and organized the club in Richland. The Richland club selected the following officers: President, James McLester; Secretary, L. C. Park; Treasurer, J. R. Weimer.

Mr. Ralph Smalley, will hereafter be found behind the counters at Scovill & Co.'s. Ralph is one of the best salesmen in Southern Kansas.

The land agency of A. H. Green has been overrun with business for several weeks past. The fall tide of home seekers has already begun to arrive, and Mr. Green is making preparations to locate them as fast as possible. The list of lands in his hands for sale this fall contains some choice selections.

The pool between the two roads at this point has been broken and a "go-as-you-please" rate established. We hope that the differences between the two roads may be speedily adjusted, as the unsettled rates are as disastrous to the consumers as it is to the roads themselves. Let them adopt a fair impartial tariff and stick to it.

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The Winfield Library and Reading Association meets next Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the Presbyterian church, this being the time to elect a Board of Directors. All persons holding membership cards are members, and it is very much desired to have as many attend as possible.

By Order of Committee.

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While in Wellington last week, we were fortunate in being one of the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac G. Reed. In the matter of entertainment they are certainly proficient, and we shall long remember the pleasant evening spent in their company.

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The Boston Dollar store has changed hands, and is now under the management of Howland & Co. The new firm starts in with the advantage of a large acquaintance throughout the county, and will succeed.

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JULY 22, 1880.

The condition in which our cemetery is at the present time is a disgrace to the town. There is no attempt made to keeping the grounds in order, and the spot which should be sacred ground to all who have friends or relatives buried there is left to decay, and to be overgrown with weeds. Cannot the officers of the association, either by assessment upon lot owners, or by private subscription, raise money enough to build a small house to be occupied by a sexton, whose duty it would be to look after the grounds, and do such improving as private lot owners might pay him for. The amount paid him for digging graves, together with the rent of the house, and what work he could get to do for private persons, would bring him an ample salary. Let this matter be seriously considered, and let us take steps by which this "city of the dead" will be improved and made respectable.

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JULY 22, 1880.

Today (Thursday) at 2 o'clock p.m., the Masonic fraternity will lay the cornerstone of the new Baptist church in this city. Following the ceremonies will be short addresses from neighboring preachers and others. Of course, everybody will turn out.

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The Masonic oration will be delivered by T. H. Soward, of Winfield. Masons will meet at one o'clock sharp. Son by the Union Quartette. Prayer by Grand Chaplain, E. T. Trimble. Laying the corner stone by Grand Lodge of Kansas. Singing by Quartette. Speaking, and other exercises under the direction of the building committee.

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JULY 22, 1880.

Below we give an abstract of the enumerator's report. It shows about 300 larger population than the assesor's reports.

TOWNSHIPS NO./FAMILIES POPULATION

Beaver 128 718

Bolton 182 1,015

Cedar 122 699

Arkansas City 226 1,078

Cresswell 137 673

Dexter 155 981

Harvey 99 585

Liberty and Spring Creek 214 1,258

Maple 114 582

Ninnescah 119 576

Omnia 89 480

Otter 79 403

Pleasant Valley 171 1,094

Richland 102 1,052

Rock Creek 214 1,170

Silver Creek 141 855

Sheridan 146 604

Silverdale 130 712

Tisdale 164 821

Vernon 170 952

Walnut 227 1,253

Windsor 179 1,016

Winfield, 1st ward 286 1,428

Winfield, 2nd ward 275 1,314

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Total: 21,421

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JULY 29, 1880.

As we understand the regulations of the U. S. Land Office for the disposal of the Osage lands under the law of May 28, 1880, they are:

1st, No filings will be permitted except from persons who were residing on the land on May 28, 1880.

2nd, No filings will be received after August 25, 1880.

3rd, All persons who have heretofore filed or shall file on or before August 25th, 1880, are required to prove up prior to October 25, 1880, and pay at least one-fourth of the purchase money. The lands thus entered will then be subject to taxation. Another fourth of the purchase money will be due in one year from entry, another in two years, and the last in three years. Interest will be charged from one year after first settlement. Any failure to prove up or to make a payment when due will subject the land to forfeit and sale to the highest bidder. Persons may pay up in full at any time after making proof and before due.

4th, The usual five weeks publication and the same proof as heretofore will be required before entry, therefore, all publications must commence as early as September 20th.

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JULY 29, 1880.

The letters submitted by Judge Gans are from S. Wilkins,

J. H. Lee, Geo. Eaton, H. W. Stubblefield, and E. Shriver. Each says he has intimately known the Judge for fifteen or twenty years, and knows he has never been a rebel sympathizer or copperhead, but has ever been a strong union man. We deem it unnecessary to publish the letters entire.

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Winfield, July 26, 1880.

EDITORS COURIER: I have seen an article in the last issue of the New Enterprise over the signature of Wright Martin, who assumes to be the spokesman in behalf of many Republicans. Now who these Republicans are does not appear from this article; and when I sway to my friends that this same Martin with one or two other "congenial spirits," have openly boasted that they were ready to do anything in order to compass my defeat, the animus of the man will be apparent.

He starts out with the statement that "the Republicans of Windsor township, who first brought out H. D. Gans as a candidate for the office of Probate Judge, now protest against his being put forward again as a Republican." Because, says this anything-to-beat Gans advocate: "He was a rebel sympathizer during the war, and lived here two years a blatant copperhead of the most venemous type." He first says the Republicans brought me forward, and that I lived there two years (previous to my running of course) "a blatant copperhead;" now I wonder if he thinks the people would believe that the Republicans would take up a man such as he says I was, and endorse him.

"Again: He first ran for the office he now holds on a mongrel Democratic ticket and was elected." If I was "first put forward by the Republicans," as he says I was, how could I have first ran for the office as mongrel ticket, etc." as he says I did, in the latter part of his article. Verily his article is its own refutation.

I voted for Abraham Lincoln, I voted for President Hayes. I was post master during Mr. Lincoln's administration, and Deputy U. S. Marshal during Gen. Grant's first administration. I have been in Kansas since April 1856, I never was a rebel. I never was rebel sympathizer. I never was a copperhead, and was never a sympathizer with them; but, on the contrary, I have ever been a friend of the Union. Six years ago I was elected on the peoples ticket. Four years ago my administration of the office gave such satisfaction that I was nominated by the Republicans, and endorsed some ten days afterward by the Democrats. And two years ago I announced myself as in independent candidate for the office long before any convention was held, and was elected by the people in November.

It seems to me that after nearly ten years' citizenship in this county and my long years of public service, I ought to be free from the malicious assaults of designing schemers, who boast their "determination to defeat me at all hazzards." But politics at this time has become such that no man, however exalted, can submit his chances to the people for an office without subjecting himself to the assaults of every man whom it may have been his misfortune to offend at some time in his life, whether intentional or not.

Respectively,

H. D. GANS.

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Winfield, July 26, 1880.

EDITORS COURIER: In answer to the question whether or not abide the action of the convention, I will say that every man is in honor bound to abide by the action of a convention when coming before it, and I certainly will. I only objected to an answer for the reason that Mr. Boyer, the son-in-law and late partner of Mr. Coldwell, wrote this question and signed it "many Republicans," and I thought as he was not my keeper, but the manager for another candidate, I would allow him to answer his own question, for I don't believe he is the embodiment of "many Republicans."

Respectfully,

H. D. GANS.

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JULY 29, 1880.

Mr. and Mrs. Hizer have recovered, and are enjoying life.

Mr. and Mrs. Carter, Mr. and Mrs. Megin, and Mr. and Mrs. Land did not forget us during the blackberry season.

On the evening of the 21st we responded in person to an invitation to be present at the marriage of our friends, Levi Gault and Miss Emeline Hopkins, at the residence of Elder Hopkins.

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JULY 29, 1880.

One day last week Willie Holtby narrowly escaped a glimpse of the mysterious panorama beyond the Rubicon, by approaching too near the business end of a mule. As it is, he carries his under jaw in a sling, minus front teeth.

The locomotive whistle frequently plays a tattoo to remind stock on the track that they are trespassing on forbidden premises; and quite often the piston must cease its motion and other persuasion used to convince the intruders that their room is more desirable than their company.

Commissioner Harbaugh, as usual, is ahead in the average yield of oats and wheat: the former averaging 30, and the latter 8 bushels per acre, which, considering the season, is a remarkably good yield. It would be to the advantage of some to investigate his method of raising small grain in a droughty season.

The young folks of the Victor Sunday school, under the management of Mr. Rorick, hold weekly singing exercises, in preparation for the grand consolidation picnic which will occur on the 12th of next month, on Posey creek. Sorry that I shall be sojourning in another clime, and cannot participate in the festivities of the occasion.

Beaver, not to be outdone in the line of picnics, has announced a rousing and pleasant time to transpire on the 29th inst., at Bradbury's grove. You, to whom square meals are like an oasis in the desert, better improve the golden opportunity to feast the inner man.

The gentleman against whose clerical robes the breath of suspicion was strongly blowing, was, by trial last Saturday at the Victor school house, proclaimed innocent, and exonerated of the grave charge brought against him. Has it come to pass that one cannot act charitably, and manifest a spirit of benevolence toward the needy creatures of humanity without causing the tongue of scandal to wag.

Today H. Holtby purchased seven head of fine cattle of W. W. Bush, one of the large stock men of the Indian Territory.

The depredations of horse thieves are apparently on the increase. Last Monday night C. J. Brane was deprived of a horse.

Keep your under garments on, "Caesar," and sharpen the other end of your saber, wheel into line and support the Republican nominee for State Senator; the amendment is an assured success.

Several of our farmers are organizing a Quail Protective Union, and intend to wreck vengeance on all those who willfully destroy the valuable friends to the farmers, on their premises. The farmers all over the county should make a decided move in this direction, and be a unit on the protection of those beautiful and useful little birds from the ravages of merciless sportsmen.

HORATIUS.

July 26, 1880.

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JULY 29, 1880.

BURDEN, July 26, 1880.

EDS. COURIER: Will you please allow me space in your columns this week to say that the charge in the Burden Enterprise, that I had promised the county printing to a Winfield paper in case I was elected commissioner, is without the shadow of a foundation in truth. I have never had any conversation or communication whatever with any newspaper man in relation to the county printing. I have announced my candidacy through two rival newspapers in Winfield, and I believe had I also announced through the Enterprise, the above false charge would not have been published. HARVEY SMITH.

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JULY 19, 1880.

TISDALE, July 25, 1880.

EDS. COURIER: An article appeared in the Monitor, of July 20th, under the head of "Query" and signed "Justice," purporting to be from Tisdale, in which the Rev. S. S. Holloway was grossly misrepresented, and by the editor maliciously assaulted. I, with your kind permission, beg leave to reply through the COURIER to the unprovoked attack.

I, with many others, some of whose names will be found below to corroborate my statement, were present at a temperance meeting called at Tisdale, July 17th, at which time and place Mr. Holloway made the remarks referred to by "Justice," who states that Mr. Holloway said that he is opposed to Mr. Asp for two reasons: First, because Mr. Asp is opposed to the amendment; Second, because Mr. Asp was in favor of the nomination of Mr. Hackney. Now in justice to Mr. Holloway, whom I highly esteem for his many excellent traits of character, I will just say tht he made no such statements. The only allusion he made to Mr. Asp whatever was in expressing his regret that Mr. Asp was not present at the meeting as was anticipated, saying that he understood Mr. Asp was for the amendment and he wanted to hear him define his exact position on the temperance question. The gentleman that wrote the article either was not present at the meeting or his listening apparatus was out of repair. Every reading man knows that Mr. Asp is in favor of the amendment; therefore, it is unreasonable to say that Mr. Holloway was ignorant of the fact. Yet it seems the writer was not positive on the subject.

In conclusion, I would advise Mr. Justice to never resort to injustice in order to carry out some petty motive. As to the remarks of Mr. Conklin, nothing better could be expected as it is habitual with him to abuse and villify every individual that does not cringe to his ideas, whether fanatical or otherwise.

FAIRPLAY.

We, the undersigned, being present at the time above mentioned and distinctly hearing the address delivered by the Rev. Mr. Holloway, do emphatically endorse the above statement as being true in every particular.

ALEX. CAIRNS,

WALTER DENNING,

HENRY FALKINGHAM,

P. F. MILLHOUSE,

V. P. ROUNDS,

JEREMIAH DIKE,

JOS. HUNT,

JOHN BUNYON.

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JULY 19, 1880.

Winfield, in Cowley county, which has the general reputation of being the best built of the lesser cities of the state, has a population of 2,739, and counting the suburbs, 3,500. Winfield is a handsome town, well located, and possesses some of the brightest business men in the state. It is growing rapidly and substantially and has a bright future before it.

Leavenworth Times.

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JULY 29, 1880.

Otter: George Webb.

Otter: George Hosmer.

Richland: J. I. Cottingham.

Cedar: Oliver Sparkman.

Maple: D. V. Killion.

Creswell: T. H. McLaughlin.

Vernon: N. C. Clark.

Sheridan: B. Shriver.

Vernon: J. S. Wooley.

Spring Creek: C. C. Robinson.

Spring Creek: Thomas S. Smith.

Liberty: Isaac Mendenhall.

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JULY 29, 1880.

According to the state census of March 1, 1880, Cowley county is the fifth in the state in population. The five leading counties are:

Leavenworth .............. 31,400

Shawnee .................. 27,723

Atchison ................. 26,713

Douglass ................. 20,950

Cowley ................... 20,649

The population of the state according to the returns of that census amounts to 928,561. It is probable that the U. S. census taken in June will raise the total population to 950,000.

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JULY 29, 1880.

Ask Joe Conklin what he knows about leeches.

Charles L. Harter has gone to Cincinnati on a visit.

Dr. Cooper is left to "hold the fort" for the next few weeks.

The Winfield Rifles gave a ball in the Opera House on Friday evening.

Arkansas City has a Garfield club with I. H. Bonsall as president.

J. G. Bullen, of our city, is furnishing the rock for the new school-house at Wichita.

The Methodists of the African persuasion propose to build a church in Winfield.

The contract for the stone work of the new Telegram office is let to Mr. Chas. Smith.

Our young ladies have caught the archery fever, and efforts are being made toward starting an archery club.

The Democrats of the third district have nominated John Leach, of Silver Creek township, for County Commissioner.

The new city of Torrance, at the railroad crossing of the Grouse, has a post office now and David Campbell is the postmaster.

The colored people will celebrate August 24, Emancipation Day, by an all day picnic in the woods, and will have a grand time.

The experiment well at the mound east of town is progressing, and at the depth of fifty to sixty feet was working in soap stone and fifteen feet of water.

The K. C., L. & S. railroad company are fitting up commodious and convenient stock yards near the bridge. The work is done in the superior manner usual for that company.

There is nothing like competition in business. The 'bus men of the two companies got into a substantial argument at the north depot last Thursday, which cost one of the parties $8.25.

The Walnut Valley Presbyterian Church, ten miles north of Winfield, was dedicated last Sunday. Services were conducted by Rev. C. P. Graham.

Mrs. Bixby, mother of Mrs. Doctor Emerson, on Saturday evening, fell downstairs, bruising her head, hip, and shoulder seriously and rendered her insensible. Since then she has been improving, but has been seriously ill.

The county commissioners met last Friday and adopted plans and specifications for the courthouse vaults and additions. Bids are called for on excavations, masonry, etc. The plans and specifications may be seen at the office of the County Clerk.

We regret to have to notice the failure of our friends in the hardware business, Messrs. W. T. Roland & Son. We understand that it was caused by the foreclosure of a chattel mortgage. We hope that the matter will be managed so as to save something for Mr. Roland.

Lafe Pence made a speech accepting the nomination of the Democratic convention for County Attorney, which is said to have electrified the convention. Lafe has many characteristics of a Voltaic battery, and might have made the fossils there assembled squirm around considerably.

The local editor has been ill of fever during the past week, and the supply of local items has fallen on the principal editor in addition to his other duties. This will be our excuse for any shortcomings in these columns. Our Jessie has been useful this week, as she has been frequently at other times.

Mrs. J. S. Chase has just returned to her home in this county, having been absent in Wisconsin and Minnesota for the last eight months on account of her health. She returns greatly improved and notices a great contrast between the cold and comparative dreariness of the country she has left, and the beautiful, fruitful Cowley county.

A Mr. Morriston died last Friday on Grouse creek, from injuries received several weeks ago while on a trip to Wichita, where he went to enter his land. He was met by a tramp who beat him senseless, robbed him of his money, and left him. Some stranger picked him up and helped him home, since which time he has been confined to his bed, and has finally died of his

injuries.

Windsor township held her Republican primaries on Monday. The interest manifested was intense as shown by the fact that over 100 votes were polled. We are informed that the delegates elected stand on County Attorney two for Jennings and one for Asp; on Probate Judge, three for Gans; on Commissioner, two for Clay and one for Fall. The delegates are Shaw, Reynolds, and Denton.

A large party of young folks consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Robinson, Misses May Roland, Nettie McCoy, Sarah Hodges, Kate Millington, and Miss Westgate, and Messrs. Will Robinson, Will Wilson, Roland Conklin, Fred Hunt, and W. A. Smith made Salt City lively by their presence the other day. Some of the party took dinner with Mrs. Holloway, and the rest repaired to the beautiful grove east of the town, and partook of a picnic dinner, thus spending a very pleasant day. Salt City is fast becoming a very popular resort; there were between twenty and twenty-five teams there Sunday, from Winfield, Wellington, and Oxford.

We hear of a great mortality among cattle in the territory, twenty dying of Texas fever in one lot.

Messrs. Hertzell & Co., from Girard, are starting a shop for doing turning and scroll work in the south part of town.

[QUESTION: TURNING??? THAT IS WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE!]

A first class brood mare and colt for sale. Inquire of

J. C. Loomis, near Arkansas City, or of J. C. McMullen, Winfield.

M. H. Markcum goes this week to Iowa on a visit, after which he will return to the Agricultural College at Manhattan.

Rev. F. Gorsline favored this office with a call last Saturday. He is one of the old time itinerant workers and has been a success.

Dr. Wright loaded his family, hired girl and all, into a lumber wagon last week, and started out in search of health. He will travel around at random and until he finds it.

Mr. A. B. Lemmon arrived in this city Wednesday morning. He cannot be here Friday evening on account of a previous engagement to address the Teachers Institute at Howard.

The clothing firm of B. Sadler & Co. has been dissolved. Mr. Sadler will continue the business. He is one of the best business boys we have yet met and we hope to see him succeed.

Mr. John Witherspoon has purchased Mr. Fendenheim's interest in the Southwestern Foundry and Machine Shops. John is a good businessman, and will make the concern pay. Mr