THE WINFIELD COURIER.

[FROM FEBRUARY 9, 1882, THROUGH MARCH 9, 1882.]

D. A. MILLINGTON, EDITOR.

E. P. GREER, LOCAL EDITOR.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS [FRONT PAGE]

TIN WEDDING.

One of the most complete and successful surprises that ever occurred in this vicinity took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Douglass on the evening of January 25th, it being their tenth wedding anniversary, and their friends gave them a surprise tin wedding. About seven o=clock in the evening, as Mr. Douglass and lady were entertaining a friend, and discussing the events of ten years ago, their home was surprised and taken by a company of twenty-two of their friends, and the bride and groom of ten years made prisoners in their own castle, and after the usual greetings, and the company had become seated, severl packages were deposited on the center-table, and Mrs. Theadore Pixley addressed the bride and groom elect for the evening. Mr. and Mrs. Douglass then stepped forward; and for the first time began to realize the object of the meeting, when Mrs. Pixley delivered her short address and presented the packages. Mr. Douglass thanked their friends for so kindly remembering them on their tenth wedding anniversary. Prof. Hall then gave a toast on tin weddings, and Mrs. Pixley presented Mr. and Mrs. Douglass with a letter from friends in Illinois, which divulged the fact that a portion of the presents were from friends far away, and that they had taken an active part in this surprise through the instrumentality of Mrs. Bovee, and had sent a share of the presents that were then shining so brightly in the lamp light by her. The company after enjoying themselves for a couple of hours at games and different kinds of amusements, were invited by the ladies to take tea and cake, and their baskets were brought forth well filled, and the host and hostess were invited to sip with them. After supper the company dispersed, wishing the bride and groom of ten years many returns of their wedding anniversary. The following are the names of parties giving, and a list of the presents.

Mr. and Mrs. Thorp, of Kirkwood, Illinois, vegetable dipper and salt cup.

Miss Dora Thorp, of Kirkwood, Illinois, tin plate.

The following person sent presents from Bigwill, Illinois:

Miss M. C. Porter, coffee-strainer.

Miss Maggie Reil, cake cutter.

Mr. Earnest Gilmore, tin cup.

Mrs. Mattie Bell, small gem pans.

Miss Tobitha Jemison, match safe.

Mrs. E. Stean, nutmeg grater.

Miss Laura B. McGaw, pepper box.

The following presents were received from New Salem friends.

Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Johnson, fruit pan and cooky cutter.

Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Johnson, pudding pan and egg beater.

Miss Etta Johnson, set of gem pans.

Mr. and Mrs. Pixley, salt cup.

Mr. and Mrs. D. Bovee, bridal wreath.

Miss Sarah Bovee, tin cup and tin comb.

Miss Julia Bovee, wash pan.

Mr. C. Gambs, pocket match safe and stamp case.

Mr. John Cox, wine-cup.

Mr. Ed. Hall, tin pan.

Mr. E. Daughmas, 4 tin fruit cans.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

GROUSE CREEK ITEMS.

EDS. COURIER: Maybe a few items would be acceptable from this neighborhood.

Health is generally good. Dr. Hawkins has been very low with pneumonia for the past three weeks, but we are glad to hear is getting better.

Wheat looks well in this part of the county.

Star Valley School closed last Friday. Mr. Terry Mercer was teacher, and although it was his first school, he has given good satisfaction.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Branson have returned from a visit to relatives in Greenwood County.

Mr. Fogle and family talk of returning to Colorado in the spring.

Bullington & Elliott have just completed an addition to their mill, which greatly improves the looks of it and gives them much more room. They are having a lively trade, and it keeps them busy supplying their customers.

Mr. Frank Pierce has just returned from Illinois.

J. R. Smith is feeding a nice lot of four year old cattle for market. They are doing splendidly, and are among the best in the county.

I will close by saying that Mrs. Bullington is doing a lively business in the new grocery store at the mill.

For fear this letter is too lengthy I will close. A WELL WISHER.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

CENTRAL ASSOCIATION.

The Central Division Association of teachers met in the high school building in Winfield, on Satureday, January 28. President T. J. Rude was promptly at his post of honor. The Secretary being absent, M. H. Markcum was appointed secretary pro tem. The inclemency of the weather prevented quite a number of the fair portion of the members of the Association from attending. However, a sufficient number of the stalwarts assembled to constitute a quorum, and make an interesting time. The subjects that were particularly and thoroughly discussed were as follows:

Spelling classes, which was championed by Miss Celina Bliss.

Use of globes fround a strong advocate in the personage of Wm. White.

How to study English literature was elucidated by M. H. Markcum.

Miss Etta Johnson handled the subject of moral training, while our worthy president ably defended phonic spelling.

The above topics awakened an enthusiastic discussion, pro and con, by the whole body of teachers present, which made a very pleasant entertainment, and profitable time for those pedagogues who were fortunate enough to participate in the exercises of the day. Not a little of the credit of the success of the Central Association is due to its energetic and enthusiastic president, who ranks among the most able educators of this county.

The next meeting of the Association will occur at the regular time, on the last Saturday of February, and it is hoped that every member of the Central division will make a determined effort to be present, though it be necessary to make a sacrifice of somekind to do so. SECRETARY.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

ROCK ITEMS.

EDS. COURIER: After a protracted silence I once more come forward with a few items.

I beg leave to correct a statement in your item of Jan. 19th. My name is not Cain or Able, but I wish to give the true facts in regard to who received that cake spoken of by your worthy correspondent from this section. In relation to the prettiest ladies, he told the truth, for Miss Sarah Wilson and Miss Ida Grove were the contestants for the cake, but Miss Wilson did not get it, as represented in your paper. Miss Ida Grove was the happy recipient of the prize. She lives one mile north of Walnut Valley Church. Cain did not help devour that prize on the 22nd of December, for it was not eaten until the 27th. Now, Cain, keep the truth on your side, find out the facts before heralding the news of such important events, as some of the folks on the east side of the river might criticise you.

Now we will tell you of the infare at Wm. Raders, father of H. C. Raders. The dinner was one fit for a king to sit down to, and just such a one as would gratify the appetite of a hungry editor. Mr. Rader lives in the east part of Maple Township. At 5 p.m., the bride and groom with their guests repaired to their home, the residence that was a few days ago the batchelor home of H. C. Rader, but now adorned with a beautiful bride. At 7 p.m., came the party with the bells, 50 in number, and you ought to have heard the racket, which continued for one hour, when H. C. opened the door and invited them all in. The merry crowd congratulated the bride and groom and then the groom brought out the cigars. TOM.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

ORCHARD COTTAGE.

EDS. COURIER: In the quiet and peaceful community of Vernon, there seems to be but few happenings worthy of record. Our citizens are of a sociable, home-loving class, therefore frequently pursue happiness in social gatherings, of which there have been a goodly number of late. During and since the holidays the young people hve held sway at the residences of D. Hopkins, Charles McClung, John Dunn, Wm. Martin, and John Millspaugh. On last Tuesday eve a number of the young people enjoyed cake and oysters at M. L. Martin=s, at which place a certain young man was heard bemoaning the fact that so many of Vernon=s maidens were departing the state of single blessedness. The cussedness of the feature being the uncertainty of securing fair partners for festal occasions. The occasion of the foregoing remarks was the recent demise of the two Miss Wards, which caused us to recall an incident of the grasshopper year, when we went out to see what the turnips were doing and found a hopper on every clod waiting for the turnips to come up. In Vernon there are two or three clod-hoppers waiting for each maiden as she arrives at the stature of womanhood.

On last Saturday Mr. John Olmstead and Mr. ______, who wields the ferule in the vicinity of Green Valley, paid us a very pleasant visit. Come again.

DIED. On last Friday eve, the 20th, little Orvil, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. E. Martin, departed this life, with membraneous croup. Everything possible was done to relieve the little sufferer, but to no avail. [POETRY FOLLOWED: I SKIPPED.]

M. LEWIS.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

VALLEY VIEW.

The session of Sabbath school on January 29th was an occasion long to be remembered by those present. After the usual time spent in studying the lesson, this being the anniversary day, the secretary, Miss E. Martin, and the treasurer, Mr. F. W. Schwantes, made complete reports and showed a prosperous condition of the school. The interest appears to have steadily increased from the organization to the present time. The finances, which annoy so many schools, have from the liberality of our people, given us no trouble at any time. Besides paying the current expenses for books, papers, etc., the treasurer has now on hand fifty-two dollars. An organ has been ordered for the school and will be on hand in a few weeks. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year.

Superintendent, J. F. Martin; Asst. Superintendent, Mrs. M. Smith; Secretary, Miss Lizzie Thompson; Assistant Secretary, Mr. Geo. Cormer; Treasurer, F. W. Schwantes; Librarian, Miss Katie Schwantes; Assistant Librarian, Miss Pearl Martin.

(At this point Mrs. M. Smith read a history of the school for the past two years, which is too extended for publication here. It was nicely written, and we regret that its length precludes publication. ED.)

At the conclusion Master H. Lee Snyder advanced and addressed the superintendent as follows.

AI am called upon today to perform a very pleasant duty. As this is the anniversary of the organization of the Sabbath school at this place, it was thought by many that we ought to memorialize the day. When the school was organized you were chosen, Mr. Martin, as its superintendent, and the two years of the school=s existence, have proved the wisdom of the choice. You have been continued as its superintendent. No one has labored more faithfully for its growth and success, and no one has been more regular in his place. Your work has been appreciated, and the school has prospered and proved a blessing in the community. We trust the future may be as bright and prosperous as the past. And now as a further expression of our esteem in which you and your labor is held, it becomes my pleasant duty, in behalf of the Valley View Sunday School, to present you with this watch, and when at last its bright face is changed by time, and our work is done and we pass away, may we all meet on the evergreen shore where eternity=s dial marks high noon, world without end.@

At the conclusion of the presentation the superintendent was quite overcome with emotion.

Mr. T. A. Blanchard had prepared an excellent article, but owing to its length, only a synopsis can be given for your columns.

AThe officers and members of our S. S. To J. F. Martin, their respected superintendent.

AIn behalf of our school there has been performed a duty, the remembrance of which, both by you and them, will ever be a source of pleasure and delight. After two years of service, and on this anniversary, it was fitting that we give a token of our appreciation of your services. In retrospecting the progress of the school, we find that the work performed and results attained, far surpass our most sanguine hopes. From a rough, profane, and Sabbath-breaking community has been erected one noted for morals and true piety. And oh! How gratifying the thought that the principles inculcated are more enduring than life, that even when we are inhabitants of the silent city, posterity will point with pride to the noble and glorious achievements which have been accomplished mainly through your untiring energy. In receiving this beautiful time piece from the school, we are sure you will not receive it for its intrinsic value alone, but as a visible expression of our love and esteem. Therefore, we earnestly hope that you may long be spared to guide and instruct in the ways of truth and virtue, and that our children=s children may rise up and call you blessed is the sincere desire and prayer of your school.@

After the above addresses Mr. Martin made a few appropriate remarks, thanking the school as well as his feelings would permit, for such expressions of respect for him and sympathy for this glorious Sabbath school work. C.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

ARIZONA LETTER.

EDS. COURIER: On Oct. 10th, 1881, I stepped on board the train at Winfield for the Great Colorado Valley, the wonders and fertility of which I had heard much.

Being by nature of a timid and retiring disposition, my presence was rarely indicated by my voice. My ears carried impressions to my consciousness, if my voice carrtied none to that of others. I was to enter the Indian Service on my arrival at this agency as physician. Of course, I was interested in Indian affairs. The Apaches were creating some interest about that time. The Indian question was discussed. Many commonplace ideas were presented by various gentlemen. One assertion was boldly made which struck me as worthy of investigation. It was to the effect that contractors furnishing the agencies were almost wholly responsible for the Indian outbreaks. Was that assertion the result of knowledge, or a desire to say something indicating knowledge? We will answer that in the future.

In Newton the noise and bustle of business was dull, compared with two years ago. The class of buildings had improved decidedly, however. I boarded the train at Newton about midnight, so could not take an inventory of car contents until morning. Slept well. Arose late. Applied myself dilligently to the business of the day. Permit me to say here that I was on board anCno, I must not make such an admissionCthe thought is dreadfulCwhat! On board anCdar me! How can I? But I despise deceptionCI cannot tell a lie, fatherCI was on board an emigrant train! There, I=ve said it. I breathe easier now. Courage is a good thing; moral courage in particular. Always have courage to tell the truth. Seat No. 1 contained an elderly woman with a pale, wrinkled face, and her son. The son was tall, broad shouldered, and fine looking; very attentive to his mother. He was not asahemed to extend to that plain woman the affection of his manly heart, and every service necessary to make her journey pleasant and comfortable. How unlike the narrow souled fop who is ashamed of the old man and woman if they are plain. AHonor thy father and mother that thy days may be long.@ This worthy lady and son were Kansas people en route for California.

Hard by was a Frenchman of fine conversational powers and a liberal education. He was vain, however, and gloried in his own greatness and exploits. He seemed proud of the fact that he had won three wives and had been divorced from the same number. He had won riches by questionable means according to his own story. His wit and humor, his liberalism and education poorly compensated for the lack of honor and fidelity. If a nation=s greatness and honor depend to a great extent upon the number and purity of its homes, such men must constitute sources of weakness and decay. The young need to be strongly fortified against the insidious attacks of such minds. They poison, corrupt, and lead to dishonor. Resepctfully,

C. G. SMITH.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

TANNEHILL.

The protracted meeting at the Enterprise Schoolhouse, under the superintendence of the Rev. Heninger, pastor of the United Brethren Church, closed on Friday night. The meeting was a success. It resulted in some twenty conversions, and eleven accessions to the church. Seven were baptized by immersion on Saturday. The meeting broke up with love and harmony among the different branches of the church who participated in the same. Rev. Heninger has many warm friends in this community.

We learn that Mr. D. W. Frew has rented his farm to Mr. Griffin and will move to Winfield some time in February. Mr. Frew is a good neighbor and will be missed very much in this neighborhood.

The singing school at Beaver Center, under the leadership of Professor Anderson, is progressing finely and will prove a blessing to the neighborhood if it continues. The Professor deserves great credit for his untiring efforts in the management of the school.

The cold weather that has prevailed for the past week has put a stop to plowing, but from appearance now it will soon be resumed again. The weather is now pleasant and the ground is fast thawing out.

Our day schools in the township are all in fine condition, especially at Enterprise. The efficient labors of Miss Goodwin, our teacher, will long be remembered by the patrons of the school.

Our township election is drawing near. There is but very little excitement. There is only one candidate as yet in the field, which is the present incumbent of the office of Township trustee; who is a candidate for re-election.

Mr. George Teeter is now engaged in hauling off his mammoth wheat crop raised last season. He is one of the largest wheat raisers in the township, and also one of our best farmers. He is selling his wheat at $1.25 per bushel.

The Sabbath school at Beaver Center promises to be one of the most interesting in the county. Dr. Marsh is its Superintendent. He never fails to make his schools successful. He is surely the right man in the right place. GRANGER.

[NOTE: ARTICLE HAD TEETER...??? NEVER SURE OF THIS NAME...COULD BE TETER.]

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

STAR VALLEY, ROCK TOWNSHIP.

EDS. COURIER: I again take up my pen to write a few items for your valuable paper.

The weather has been very nice for some time, but Monday morning reminded us that AOld King Winter@ still reigns in our land.

Jim Walker has just finished gathering his crop of corn, of 80 acres, which yielded about 1600 bushels.

C. Coon is talking of moving to Chicago.

Geo. Wilson wants his house I guess the boys can have another charivari.

Quite a large crowd attended singing Friday evening, which was opened by singing AWork for the night is coming,@ Mr. Hunter leading on his violin.

Book-keeping was well attended Tuesday evening. Among the visitors were Mahlon Fatout and Adrian Williamson. Frank Lane joined the class. We mean business.

There will be a grand dance at Walker=s hall on the evening of the 14th, St. Valentine=s day. Everybody is invited to attend. Good music and plenty to eat.

John Wilson and C. Conn are taking up their cabbage and making it into sour-krout.

Rev. Hopkins is holding a series of meetings at Star, but he failed to put in an appearance on Monday evening, for some unknown reason.

One month of school gone since the holidays, and two more to go yet. Friday last was examination, but I failed to get the standing of the pupils.

Miss Agnes Hager of Grand Prairie is visiting relatives in this section.

ARTAXERXES.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

LONG EDITORIAL BY MILLINGTON RE CRITICISM OF THE TIMES.

ANOTHER RE THE FUTURE OF SILVER...GIVES AMOUNTS OF SILVER AND GOLD FROM 1870 THROUGH 1881. INTERESTING! AIt will be observed that the great year for both gold and silver was 1877, which was the first year in which the silver product exceeded the gold, but that on the whole the gold product is falling off, while the silver product is on the whole rapidly increasing, having considerably more than doubled in the twelve years.@ HE GIVES THE AMOUNTS OF SILVER FROM COLORADO, NEVADA, ARIZONA, UTAH, MONTANA, IDAHO, CALIFORNIA, NEW MEXICO, AND OREGON. ACalifornia produces nearly two-thirds of the gold, but only one fiftieth of the silver, while Colorado produces about one-half of the silver and only one fiftieth of the gold. We may expect that the gold product will continue to diminish, while the silver crop will continue to increase, particularly from New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah. The opening up of Mexico by railroads will doubtless bring out a very large quantity of silver from that country. . . .@

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

INDIAN CONTRACTS.

The contracts for Indian supplies such as flour, bacon, and other products of Kansas and the west have heretofore been let in New York and as a consequence to eastern contractors who have sublet them to our local producers, dealers, and contractors, making large profits thereon. Congressman Ryan has been making efforts to change all this so that the contracts shall be let in the midst of our producers and give them a chance to deal directly with the government and saving the percent paid to eastern professional contractors. He has got the attention of the contract office and we publish on the first page one of his letters on this subject. [COULD NOT FIND LETTER REFERRED TO ON PAGE ONE...???]

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

Sheridan Items.

This sort of weather makes one think of getting the Agarden patch@ plowed and planting some early water-melons and cucumbers. Nothing like having garden sas for the table.

Mr. Guinns= came near having a serious catastrophe happen to their house on Wednesday evening. The kitchen roof caught fire from the stove pipe and was not discovered until there was a strong blaze. They fortunately succeeded in putting it out before any great mischief was done.

Protracted meeting closed some two weeks ago. The United Brethren will openanother series of meetings next Thursday evening. Quarterly meeting will be held next Saturday and Sunday.

Mr. Hany=s youngest child was dangerously burned a short time ago by upsetting a cup of boiling water over its neck and shoulders. It was thought for awhile that it could not live, but at last report it was some better.

Sheridan talks of building a stone church.

Seaman Terrill has almost recovered from the lung fever.

Kimzie Guinn takes his family into the land of Liberty this week. Mr. Guinn has made Sheridan his home for several years and the old place will seem lost without them. But they intend returning to us in the fall. Miss Annie talks of going on a visit to Missouri ere long.

There are three or four young chaps who come to the Sheridan schoolhouse quite regularly that need taking down a trifle just to show them how insignificant and little they really are. You would attract far more attention, boys, if you would come to church and behave like gentlemen, and the whole neighborhood would have a far better opinion of you. Being a rowdy never made a true man out of anyone.

And now Jim Guinn wanders about during the silent watches of the night like an uneasy spirit, watching his corn crib, which has been receiving nocturnal visits from some unknown visitor.

One of Elmer Watkins horses died a few days ago. Cause not known.

Will Smith took his cattle to Kansas City last week. He sold them so that he realized $72 a head free of all expense.

It is rumored that Mr. Silliman, of Winfield, has purchased the Waitt farm. [THE ARTICLE SHOWED AWAITT@...DO THEY MEAN WAITE?]

Newton Hall showed his smiling countenance at the schoolhouse last Wednesday evening after an absence of several weeks.

It is whispered that Jack Watkins is captivated.

Mr. Funk=s school closes in four or five weeks. Parents who have not visited the school during this terrm should do so before its close.

For fear my letter should become too long, I shall close and leave the remainder of my news until next time. P. A. & P. I.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

GIST OF THE NEWS.

The Texas and Mexican railroad is now completed to a point thirty-five miles west of Laredo.

The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy railroad has assumed control of the Chicago and Iowa railroad.

We are losing our gold coin. The shipment from New York last week amounted to $3,460,000.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

SKIPPED DETAILS OF DISSOLUTION NOTICE OF LYNN & LOOSE [J. B. LYNN; J. S. LOOSE.] EFFECTIVE JANUARY 28, 1882.

SKIPPED PUBLICATION NOTICE, DISTRICT COURT, JAMES JORDAN, PLAINTIFF, VS. W. D. CLARK, LUCY CLARK, JAMES CORMAN, G. S. KNOWLTON, AND JOSHUA A. PIERPONT AND SIDNEY S. TUTTLE, PARTNERS UNDER THE FIRM NAME OF PIERPONT & TUTTLE, DEFENDANTS.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

PERSONALS.

Mr. J. E. Conkling came in Saturday. His wife is quite ill.

District ninety-three has a pupil by the name of Jefferson Davis.

Capt. Nipp called on us Monday morning. He says the stock business is all right.

Mrs. W. C. Garvey is down again from Topeka for a few days. She reports social life very lively at the Capital.

The mounds east of town seem to be the favorite resort for stollers. It affords a splendid view of the city and surrounding country.

The Catholics are making great preparations for their fair, which begins Wednesday evening, Feb. 8th. Everyone should patronize them for it is a good cause.

Wm. Cottrell, and one Chas. Ausbrook and his father-in-law were arrested by the U. S. On a charge of perjury last week. It grows out of a fraudulent entry of a claim in Silverdale Township. Cottrell is in jail.

Mr. Eugene Cain, of Fort Scott, spent Sunday and Monday in Winfield. He is employed in Deland=s mill there and is looking about during the dull season and examining mills in this region.

The Wichita Times says that a drug store in Winfield sold $400 worth of liquor during the month of December. Mr. Times, who is this druggist? We=d like to know, just for fun. Give him a free puff.

The Post Office book store has looked strange during the past week without the presence of Mr. Jake Goldsmith, who has been off on a trip to Topeka and St. Louis, returning on last Monday night. Everybody missed Jake.

A young mens= Christian Association has been organized in Arkansas City. The officers are W. V. McConn, President; A. W. Patterson, vice president; C. L. Schwarts [WRONG! SHOULD BE SWARTS], secretary; Chas. Hutchings, asst. Secretary; W. D. Mowry, Corresponding Secretary; and S. R. Reed, treasurer. They have fitted up rooms on Summit street and will open a reading rroom.

Mrs. Fred Hunt entertained a tea-party of her young lady friends on Tuesday afternoon. A delightful little supper was served and the young ladies enjoyed it immensely. Fred and AFred=s wife@ know how to make their home pleasant to their friends. The young ladies present were Miss Roberts, Any Scothorn, Jennie Hane, Allena Klingman, Kate and Jessie Millington.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

[MORE PERSONALS.]

Mr. Blair, the head warbler in the Episcopal choir, has purchased the right for four counties in the patent wagon-bed-hog-pen-hay-rack patent exhibited on our streets during the past week. We never thought Erastus would tackle a patent right, but when a good printer backslides, he is liable to go to any length. However, the invention is a good one and no catch-penny affair, and Blair is just the kind of a fellow to work it successfully.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

The Carriage Factory turned out last week one of the handsomest buggies we have ever seen on our streets. The style was much nicer than most of the eastern buggies brought in, and the painting and finishing almost perfect. It was set on the latest Dorley patent spring and rode like a cradle. The Winfield Carriage Works are doing themselves proud by the beauty and completeness of the work they are turning out. Their fame is spreading and they will have to have more room before long.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

Barnum has begun already to send out marked copies of New York newspapers to the rural press, with elaborate and stunning articles setting forth the marvels of his show for 1882. His colored aggregation will be more colossal than ever before. Hitherto it has been simply the most gigantic amusement enterprise on the globe. This year it will be the most stupendously grand achievement ever conceived by the mind of finite man, overshadowing in its wonderful immensity anything ever dreamed of since the world was evolved out of chaos. And the frescoed Greek, Captain Costentenus, is still with the show.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

We find some familiar names in the Durango (Colorado) Record. Among them we clip the following aboutt our young friends, which show that they are enjoying themselves in their new home. AMother Carey@ was the most difficult of the female parts, but Miss Scoville proved herself equal to the occasion, her conception and rendition of the characters being remarkable, and provig her the possessor of fine dramatic talent. She not only acted but looked the part, her make-up being excellent, and her morre thrilling passages met with enthusiastic applause. After the play, the players and a number of others adjourned to Scott=s Hall, where they tripped the light fantastic until a late hour, when the merry dancers sat down to an elegant repast. The ARustler=s Cake@ was awarded to the best waltzers in the roomCMiss Grace Scoville and Mr. Owen Ataking the cake.@ Mr. Owen made a neat little speech in behalf of himself and his fair partner.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

The acting G. W. C. T., accompanied by fourteen members of the Good Templars= Lodge of Winfield, went to Oxford on last Saturday evening for the purpose of instituting a lodge of Good Templars at that place. On their arrival they were met by one of Oxford=s most prominent citizens, Mr. J. W. Thew, at whose residence the party partook of a bountiful repast. The visitors are under many obligations to Mr. and Mrs. Thew for the agreeable and hospitable manner in which they were entertained. At 7 o=clock they repaired to the City Hall, where they found a number of citizens in waiting to join the order. Quite a large Lodge was organized and its officers installed. The party returned the same evening, having enjoyed a very pleasant visit, making many new acquaintances, and carrying with them many pleasant recollections of the good people of Oxford.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

Prf. E. T. Trimble=s Reading class of 1881-2 (including the A class of the High school and James Lorton, graduate of 1880), surprised him on Tuesday evening of last week. According to previous arrangements, the class assembled and proceeded to the Professor=s. Arriving at the place designated, they walked in, led by the president of the class, and Jas. Lorton in behalf of the class presented him with a very beautiful set of Dickens complete works. After the presentation spech had been ably delivered, Prof. Trimble responded, thanking the class heartily for their kindness shown in his behalf. The evening passed off very pleasantly, the Professor taking an active part in all their amusements. About 9:30 p.m., the company dispersed and went to their several homes, realizing that the evening had been profitably spent and would ever be fresh in their memory.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

We attended the Presbyterian Sunday school last Sunday. It is a wonder to us where all the good little boys and girls come from. There were two hundred and eighty in attendance at the Presbyterian, and fully as many at the M. E. School, besides those engaged at several other schools which meet at the same hour. There must have been about eight hundred Sunday School scholars reading lesson leaves in this city between the hours of three and four last Sunday. The Presbyterian school seems to be prospering finely. They have nearly doubled the membership during the year, and an unusual interest is manifested in the work.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

The Catholic Fair which is to open Wednesday evening bids fair to be a success. Many valuable articles have been donated by the liberal minded citizens of Winfield. They have also contributed very largely in money, groceries, merchandise, etc. The names of the several donors will be attached to the articles. At this writing we were unable to learn all. Among the articles given is an artificial flower pot, donated by our genial friend, Mr. F. Manny. It is a thing of beauty and the winner will regard it as a joy forever.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

The Good Templars of Winfield have changed their time of meeting from Monday tto Friday evening. During the past quarter this Lodge has greatly increased in numbers, and renewed interest is manifested by the members. In addition to the regular routine of business, there are literary exercises, consisting of essays, debates, lectures, etc. They are now editing a semi-monthly paper, which will be read on next Friday evening, Feb. 16.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

Mr. J. L. Hon picked up a beautiful large volume of prose works in the rod south of town Thursday and brought it to this office to see if the owner can be found. If anyone has lost such a book and will call at this office and identify itt and pay for this notice, it will be turned over. If not called for in ten days, the book will become the property of Mr. Hon.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

The boys of Rock Township will give a grand ball at Walker=s Hall, Tuesday evening, Feb. 14. There will be five pieces in the orchestra, and the music will be sublime, the ladies handsome, and the boys happy. They will give St. Valentine=s day such a send off as it has not had for many a year. The invitation is general and it=s only the distance that will keep us away.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

We have an anonymous card through the post office in relation to the affairs of the M. E. Church in this city, but not knowing its source or the situation, we cannot determine whether it would be beneficial or injurious to publish it. If a man wants to help the M. E. Church, we can conceive of no reason why he should conceal his name.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

Sheriff Shenneman returned from Bourbon County, Kentucky, last week, bringing with him a herd of thoroughbred bulls, a stallion, and a Jack, all of the best grades of stock and right from the blue grass region. He will sell the bulls to our stock raisers. They are being kept at the feed stable on Ninth Avenue and attract much attention.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

Doyle, a young gentleman from the country, led the Marshal a lively chase across lots Friday. He stole apples and other edibles from Joe Bourdette=s Lunch Counter, and was trying to outtrun the consequences of his misdemeanor. They caught him, however, and he now languishes in the bastille three dollars worth.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

George Smith, of the Eureka Foundry, met with an accident last Saturday by which one of his fingers was entirely separated from his hand. He was immediately attended by a physician, the injured member replaced and strapped in position, and it is hoped a union of the severed parts may result. Traveler.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

Miss Josie Mansfield left on Tuesday afternoon for Charleston, South Carolina, to attend at the bedside of her brother, Rupert Mansfield, who was so severely hurt in the recent railroad accident. It is thought that he is now out of danger, but Miss Mansfield cannot remain away from this, her only brother.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

Messrs. Brotherton and Silver have removed their seed store several doors south of their old stand, an announcement of which they make in another column.

AD. BROTHERTON & SILVER HAVE REMOVED TWO DOORS NORTH OF J. B. LYNN=S, And invite all of their old customers as well as new ones to call on them when in need of anything in their line of goods.

Clover, Timothy, Orchard and English Blue Grass Seeds, Common and German Millet, and a full line of new and fresh Garden Seeds on hand.

FARMING IMPLEMENTS.

Caldwell Wagon.

New Departure Tongueless Cultivator.

Riding and Walking Cultivators.

Davenport and Skinner old Grand Plows.

Potter, Marsh & Davenport Sulky Plow.

CITY WEIGHMASTERS.

BROTHERTON & SILVER.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

Our Sunday Morning.

If there is any such thing as a Aperfect day,@ last Sunday must have been one of them. The sun shone bright and warm and seemed to have awakened Nature from her winter=s sleep so suddenly that we almost fancied we could see the buds swell on the peach trees that line the sidewalk. We attended services at the M. E. Church. It was the regular quarterly meeting and Rev. King, presiding elder of this district, filled the pulpit. He talked for about an hour, and we have never yet heard as much sound, solid argument crowded into so short a space of time. He spoke from the text AThe harvest is plenteous, but the laborers are few.@ In a plain, concise way, without flourish of trumpets, he went straight at the work in hand. Forty years ago China, India, and Japan were closed against Christian missionariesChedged about as it were by a wall. Today the barriers are removed and the harvest is ready for the sickle. He defined Alaborer@ as one with muscles and a willCone who was ready to take hold of anything that came in the way. He did not claim that ministers were too few, but that there was a lack of working lay membersCmembers who would go out among the people and work and go down in their pockets and help support foreign missions. He combatted forcibly the assertion that some make against foreign missions, Athat we have no interests there.@ We have opened wide our doors and invited the poor and oppressed of all nations to come and make a home with us, and they are coming in countless thousands, with their strange opinions and beliefs, and it is of vital importance to Christianity in the United States that they be looked after. The speaker paid a glowing tribute to Kansas and her people, in answering the excuses some Christians make that they Ahaven=t the ability to work for the master.@ The people of Kansas, he said, are the smartest people on the face of the globeCa people whose intellectual development is such that they lead the world in one of the greatest reforms of the age.

The discourse throughout was bristling with points, and was to our mind one of the most powerful we have listened to. We regret that lack of space prevents us giving more than the brief synopsis above.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

Township Elections.

Upt to the time of going to press, we have heard from the following townships: In Pleasant Valley, J. S. Hill, Greenbacker, received 44 votes and was elected trustee over Z. B. Meyers, Republican. With this exception the straight Republican ticket was elected. In Walnut Township the straight Republicans carried the day by a large majority and J. C. Roberts is trustee for another year. Tom Blanchard and Joel Mack got all the votes cast. In Fairview the straight Republican ticket was elected, which makes Wm. White, trustee; J. H. Curfamn, treasurer; and R. B. Corson, clerk. There was a tie between A. J. McCollum and B. Hanlan, for Justice, each receiving 18 votes. W. F. M. Lacey and N. E. Darling were elected constables.

Liberty goes Republican, so also Richland.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

AThe Old Version With New Notes.@

For three weeks Rev. McClung labored earnestly and successfuly in conducting the meetings which closed Friday evening. His earnestness and zeal in the cause, coupled with many excellent qualities of mind and heart, drew about him a multitude of warm friends. These spent some days casting about for a suitable way of showing their appreciation of his work. After the close of the meeting Friday evening, and before the congregation had dispersed, Rev. Platter stepped forward and presented the minister with a handsomely bound Bible acompanied by a card on which was inscribed: AThe Old Version, with New Notes.@ Search the Scriptures.

It was a pleasant surprise for Rev. McClung, and he accepted the gift in a manner that showed his appreciation of it. He left the same evening for his home in Wellington. We advise him to lose no time in following the text inscribed on the card, for when he does, he will find sixty-six crisp new one-dollar notes, one at the commencement of each book, and these are the Anew notes@ with the old version. The presentation was nicely planned and pleasantly executed.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

We would call the attention of the City Council to the fact that in many places the sidewalks are being broken up by loaded wagons running over them. Especially is this the case on East Ninth Avenue. We are of the opinion that there is an ordinance against this, and if so, it should be enforced. Crossings are made to drive over, and if teamsters would rather damage sidewalks than to drive on a little farther to a crossing, they should be made to pay for it. No one with any city pride will do it.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

Mr. John Witherspoon left for parts unknown last Friday, leaving many creditors to mourn his departure. He had sold a half interest in his billiard hall to E. Dunbar, who now discovers that it was mortgaged for all it is worth. Witherspoon took a livery rig here and drove to Augusta, from which place he sent the rig back. This isn=t a very nice looking thing for John to do, but then a good many of our people are not surprised.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

THE MARKETS. The markets today (Wednesday) are easy, and but little produce coming in. Butter brings 20 cents and eggs 12-1/2 cents; chickens from $1.75 to $2.00 per dozen; turkies, live, 7 cents per poundCdressed 9 cents; dressed chickens 7 cents. Hogs are still at $5.50 to $5.75. Wheat is about the same as last week, 75 cents to $1.15. Corn brings from 45 to 50 cents.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

In another column will be found a letter from Mr. S. S. Lynn, endorsing our suggestion of a District wool-growers= association. Mr. Lynn is one of the most practical sheep men in the county, and what he says on the subject is the result of years of experience. We should like to hear from other sheep men on the subject.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

We have been compelled to leave out an interesting communication from Dr. Davis on the lock-jaw case to which we alluded last week. The Doctor gives a full history of the case and some facts that will stir the anti-lock-jaw fellows up. It will appear next week.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

Mr. John Charles, late of Springfield, Missouri, has recently purchased the Wemple farm east of town and brought his family here to remain. He comes highly recommended by the Missouri papers, and will be a valuable addition to our solid farmers.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

Mr. J. F. McMullen left for Topeka Monday evening to attend to some matters before the Supreme Court and represent Winfield Lodge of United Workmen in the Supreme Lodge meeting.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

The highest price paid for green and dry hides at the Kansas Tannery, Winfield, Kansas.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

Mr. J. T. Dale, for some time a merchant at Udall, called last week.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

James Kelly intends going to the city of Old Mexico, and started today.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

Ex-Commissioner R. F. Burden was over Saturday.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

Mr. Wm. McRaw is home from Colorado on a visit.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

A Card.

I am informed that a report is circulated, that I am forced to leave Winfield on account of the withdrawl of patronage. I therefore inform the public that:

1. During the past four years I have had and have today the largest music class in Winfield.

2. I have the best paying and most advanced class.

3. I have the most complete outfit in Southern KansasCthree music rooms and a Concert Hall, the greatest variety of instruments, the largest musical library, and experienced teachers, whose numerous musical compositions are published by the leading music houses in the U. S.

4. Although I wish to remove to a location more suitable for a professional, I shall have to remain and teach until I have disposed of property on corner of Main street and twelfth Avenue, Pianos, Organs, Furniture, etc., and am therefore, more permanently located than teachers who are ready for a move as soon as their trunks are packed.

C. FARRINGER.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

Tisdale.

The old story of fine weather, fine wheat prospects, all the farmers plowing, general good health of community, etc., is getting somewhat monotonous, still it=s about all there is to writeCthe young folks won=t get married. We don=t have any fights, in fact, this is a remarkable steady neighborhood. We are soon to lose our enterprising merchant and postmaster, Geo. Wilson. He emigrates to the hub. We shall miss Geo=s. genial phiz. He has outgrown us, as he is bound to go. All we can do is to bid him AGod speed,@ and bespeak for him a fair showing at the capital of the county. Our old and tried fellow citizen, William Graves, having sold his possessions to Mr. Wycoff for the sum of $600, has also taken up his abode in the Abest advertised town in southern Kansas.@ We commend William to your tender mercies; you will find him reliable. Bill is always Athar.@

We had our first sermon from Rev. Kendrick, the new Presbyterian minister. He gave us a clear, well digested sermon from John, 3rd chapter, 10 verse. His style is good and all seemed much pleased with him.

Out literary still continues to be the wonder of the community. We never dreamed that so much talent was being hidden from the world.

The Farmers= Alliance continues its meetings, and is increasing in numbers. You will hear from it Aanon.@

As we have no more news, I=ll make my bow.

TISDALE, Feb. 5, 1882.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

New Salem.

Again my dear friends I am ready for a little social chat with you through the medium of our highly prized COURIER. But I scarcely know where to begin, so much has happened of late and I have kept no minutes except in my memory; for with so much to keep head, hands, and tongue busy, I neglected this part of my programme.

But enough excuses. School is out and from all indications an excellent time was had by those that were fortunate enough to be there. The pupils all agreed to bring something good in the way of dinner and all would dine together. A few were invited in and all fared sumptuously off the many dainty nic nacs. There was chicken, pickles, bread, biscuits, butter, jelley, pies, tarts, cookies, and eleven kinds of cake, and tea for the old maids and bachelors. A short address by Miss Meriam, the teacher, the same by Rev. Graham, then all went to their homes, we trust, happier and wiser than when they came.

Oh, by the way, let me here say to the Floral correspondent, he or she must call on someone else than AOlivia@ to soften the hearts of their old baches. That is entirely out of my line and all the oil of kindness is kept for somebody more deserving than Dan and John. (I mean for the little ones and so on), and if their hearts are too hard, just let them soak in Akerosene.@

When my own grows desperate, I take a dose of woman=s soothing syrup (a good cry). But enough taffy.

Mr. and Mrs. Kelsoe, of Geuda, visited Mr. Edgars lately and found some new acquaintances while here.

Mr. Pixley and Frank, accompanied by Miss Julia Bovee, visited friends on Grouse last week. Mr. Franklin and Ed. visited relatives here this week. Mr. Gardner has a number of relatives or friends lately come to Kansas, and we learn they intend to make this their home. One family is living for the present in Mr. Miller=s house, another on Mr. Brooks= farm. Some are stopping with Mr. Gardner.

We are soon to lose James Peters and family; we hear he has purchased a farm and will bid Salem adieu for the present.

Our Prairie Home friends dedicated their new schoolhouse last Friday evening by a regular feast of delicious viands that would tickle the palate of a king or suit the modern epicure, but Olivia was left out in the cold and never got a crumb; that is all right, we don=t get hungry lately. We understand they had a large concourse of people and there are piles of good things left. We are glad to know there are so many happy and good people in this district and we bid them welcome to the Salem festivities, Sunday school, etc.

Miss Mary Dalgarn will board with Mrs. Joe Hoyland and attend the Prairie Home school. Mr. John Shaughnessy and his partner will also board there and feed their sheep.

Joe thought his hand was lost, strayed, or stolen, for he attended a party and like to forgot to come back.

Mr. J. W. Hoyland is seriously indisposed and Mrs. J. W. Is afflicted with rheumatism.

Mr. Hetrick=s boy is very bad off, suffering intensely with inflammatory rheumatism. Mr. Gambs had a sale last week and intends to leave Salem ere long.

Mr. Samuel Allen is certainly doing his share as he is coal master, agent for plows, ticket agent too, we believe, and I forget the rest. Multum in parvo must be his motto.

St. Valentine will soon be making his annual visits.

Mr. J. M. Dalgarn has been suffering with a felon on his hand. Some of Mr. Crain=s children have had the chicken pox, also Mr. Buck=s little ones, and quite a number. We hope the small pox will not visit our vicinity.

Dr. Irwin sent off for virus fresh from a cow and is prepared to vaccinate any who wish, or will furnish them so they can do it themselves.

Little Edith Shields has been very ill, but under the care of Dr. Phelps, has recovered.

The Salem barber had better look out for his laurels, for Olivia sometimes has a victim to the razor and brush; and it=s fun to wield them if the razor is fearful dull.

Mr. Christopher has returned from Iowa.

Mr. and Mrs. Goforth spent Sabbath in Salem, and enjoyed the warm clasp of friendly hands in cordial greeting.

Mr. and Mrs. Shepherd are holding a series of meetings in Pleasant Hill schoolhouse. The meetings are well attended and all that have been present seem to be favorably impressed with the speakers. May their work be crowned with success.

For two weeks Rev. Graham has labored faithfully, and not without success, for our dearly loved ones, and our neighbors are breaking away from self and sin and intend to fight under a different leader, and may they be lead on from victory to victory and never turn their back to the foe, but be strong and valiant soldiers in the army of the Lord and seek in every way to promote the cause, never bringing shame to themselves or their leader, and when their time comes to lay off the armor, to sheathe their sword, may they hear the welcome voice calling them up higher to receive their crown to be clothed in spotless purity, to sing the songs of redeeming love and reign forever with the Lord.

Four have already joined the church and seem determined to live differently. Others have said by actions, some by words, that they are tired of serving the wrong master.

What glorious truths we learn from the book of life, what encouragement we find there, for in the ANew Jerusalem,@ sin, sorrow, pain, and tears are unknown. ALove thy neighbor as thyself,@ is a direct command, and I think we obey that better perhaps than some other commands, for love and good feeling to all mankind seems to prevail.

Some of our Moscow neighbors heard the call, ACome over to Macedonia and help us,@ and their help was thankfully received and we can say with one voice, come again. May God still continue to bless us all, and may the sweet songs reach the heavenly choir and thus the music of our souls be wafted on and up to the throne of glory. God bless you and may we meet to love in heaven.

OLIVIA.

Feb. 4th, 1882.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

A Card.

I desire to express through the COURIER my heartfelt thanks to the members of the Valley View Sunday school for the valuable watch presented by them on Sabbath afternoon, Jan. 29. The surprise was so complete and the remarks so fraternal, that the deep impression on my mind will not be erased by time. Everytime this momento is looked upon, it will be a reminder of the pleasant days spent at Valley View. Two years ago we were strangers, but as we met from Sabbath to Sabbath to study God=s word, implore his blessing, and sing his praises, we were drawn together by He that knows no breaking. We are truly co-laborers in this good work. May God=s blessing rest upon our united efforts, and result in bringing all of our community to accept by a living faith, Jesus, as the only Saviour. J. F. MARTIN.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

Bonds Wanted.

The undersigned desires to invest $1,200 in school bonds. Will pay the market price. Bonds and interest payable at Winfield, Kansas. Inquire or write to

G. L. RINKER,

Executor of the estate of Judge Baily deceased, or JENNINGS & TROUP, Attorneys.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

North Fairview.

EDITORS COURIER:

BIRTH. And now its Sam Hanlen who smiles, cause he pa.

Last Sunday witnessed the marriage of two of Fairview=s fair daughters.

MARRIED. Miss Delia Hanlen to Mr. John Phelps of Rock.

MARRIED. Miss Smith to Mr. Orson Rodman, both of Fairview.

By the way, upon the latter marriage hangs a tale. One of our honorable J. P.=s, having been invited to the bride=s fathers on Sunday and having got a hint of what was up, expecting that his official position was about to be honored at last, sent his wife out among the neighbors to borrow a marriage ceremony, after which he donned his best suit in honor of the occasion, and proceeded to the marriage feast, but behold his surprise when he arrived, to find himself forestalled by Rev. J. M. Barrick, who did the honors and carried off the ducats. Now that justice wants to resign, but I wouldn=t tell his name for the world.

The boys I presume had fun over the marriage of Miss Hanlen and Mr. Phelps, judging from the racket they made Monday night. The night was made hideous by the sounds of old tin pans and horns. When will this relic of barbarianism cease?

A child of Mr. R. B. Pratt has been quite sick for some time.

Mr. I. S. Page and Mr. J. Q. Pember have both been on the sick list, but are botth improving.

W. O. Baxter desires to have it understood that his neighbor=s hogs are either to be kept at home Sunday evenings or else taught not to quiz him so much about his future prospects.

The great wolf hunt came off. Its results: tired horses, hungry men, and two jack rabbits considerably worried.

N. R. Darling has taken the S. Z. Frederick farm for next season. S. Z. having taken Mr. Eastman=s farm and sheep in Pleasant Valley Township for a term of years, has left Fairview.

A. J. McCollim and sons have rented Mrs. Covert=s farm and in connection with their own farm wil run it to corn this season. They have a large amount of plowing done. A. J. Is a rustler when it comes to raising corn.

[EARLIER ARTICLE SHOWED McCOLLUM...THIS ONE HAS McCOLLIM...HAVE NO IDEA WHICH IS CORRECT!]

Fairview=s teachers go to Udall Saturday, where the association for the district meets.

I forgot to tell you of the beautiful snow, butt pressing engagements forbid.

Yours, RALPH.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

Crab Creek.

ED. COURIER: I will again try to drop you a few lines to let you know how we Crab Creek folks are prospering.

There has bee a bood many sick in this vicinity, but they are slowly recovering.

Our lady minister has returned to Dexter again. She intends going to Sheridan to preach soon.

Mrs. Ridgway has got home at last from her visit to Ohio. She says everybody back there is preparing to have the small-pox.

Quite a good many farmers have commenced plowing for corn.

Fairview schoolhouse is prospering finely this winter under the management of Miss Hattie Taplin. Our young folks like her splendid.

Bent Moore says he is going to raise a few hills of corn this year to feed his ducks on, as he has gone into the duck business.

Miss Annie Walker has gone to Sedan on a visit to her sister. We wish she could make her visit short.

Osie Moore is back again and intends staying two or three weeks.

Mary Dow is home again from Arkansas City.

Bob Moore, if you don=t hurry up, I am afraid some of those Arkansas City fellows will beat you. Something is getting very attractive down that way.

Poor Maggie Elliott has got three fellows on her fingers. Oh, how we do sympathize with her.

John Collison and Ben Wells promised to take a load of girls to the dance at Mrs. Stricklands last Friday night; but they failed to come after us. Boys, it is time you were explaining.

A splendid snow fell last Sunday night and afforded the best sleighing we have ever seen. We were riding around all day Monday.

It is a pity, boys, that cannot hold ladies in the wagon, let them fall out right on level ground.

Mr. Whitesides talks some of returning to his farm in the spring.

Hoping these few items will be acceptable, I will close. NELLIE GRAY.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

Vernon Jottings.

EDITORS COURIER: We were favored with a visit from Beautiful Snow this week, and the smiling features of Dame Nature were made to glow in majestic splendor in consequence thereof.

Last Sunday, January 29th, witnessed the dedication of the United Brethren=s new church, in the Randall district. Bishop Kelphart, of Des Moines, Iowa, conducted the services. In the forenoon, the Bishop preached an interesting discourse from the text: AOn this rock shall I build my church, etc.@ In the evening the attention of the vast audience was held for more than an hour by an eloquent sermon from the text: AThe harvest is past, the summer is ended, and yet we are not saved.@ The Bishop is a very able and learned man and entertains practical, common sense ideas in regard to the subjects of religion and church denominations, and has a very impressive and logical way of elucidating and giving expression to them.

The church, which, by the way, is quite an elegant and commodious structure for the country and a credit to the energy and enterprise of the United Brethren denomination, cost about twelve hundred dollars. It has a seating capacity of about four hundred, and at night is illuminated by four chandeliers, two of which have four lights each.

At the close of the forenoon services, nine hundred and two dollars was raised by subscription for defaying the cost of the building, which speaks very highly of the liberality of the citizens of this vicinity and the interest maintained in all enterprises that have a tendency to elevate the masses of humanity to a higher plane of intelligence and civilization.

Miss Emma Wright, of Chautauqua County, who has been visiting T. J. King=s family for the past five weeks, returned home last Wednesday. During her short stay in this community, Miss Emma formed the acquaintance of a respectable circle of friends by her winsome manners and ladylike deportment, who will always entertain the best of wishes for her future happiness.

Ye pedagogue, of District 50, has been off duty this week. However, this might have ben expected from the recreation he was apparently enjoying with one of Winfield=s fair charmers in viewing the natural scenery of this locality. If our fascinating young widower had not allowed his attention to become too much absorbed in the beauties of nature, that little catastrophe of a runaway might have been avoided.

The writer had the satisfaction of appeasing his voracious appetite by a bountiful repast at Mr. Bradbury=s last Thursday evening. This excellent feast was in honor of the anniversary of Miss Flora, their oldest daughter. If there is anyone who possesses the requisite culinary knowledge necessary to gratify the inner man, it is Mrs. Bradbury.

Prof. Anderson has organized a class of thirty-two in vocal music, at the Easterly schoolhouse, and now sweet melodies tickle the ears of the citizens of this neighborhood Monday and Wednesday evenings.

A literary is now in full blast in District No. 75. President, Jno. Bowers; secretary, Miss Cordie Kimble; marshal, Joe. Poor; treasurer, Philo Kent. The way the Ciceros and Demosthenes of modern times air their eloquence, is, to put it mildly, refreshing in the extreme. Question discussed last evening: AResolved, That the press has exerted a greater influence for good than the pulpit.@ Decided in favor of the affirmative.

Prof. Story gave the patrons of the Tannehill school district a practical talk on school matters last Tuesday evening. The relations existing between patrons of schools and teachers should be more thoroughly understood than is at present among the masses. The Prof. will have accomplished a great deal of good for the cause of education in this county if he succeeds in making matters pertaining to school more closely understood by the people.

A successful protracted effort is being conducted by the United Brethren denomination at their new church.

Mr. C. McClung has disposed of his farm for a consideration of $2,000, also the Holmes quarter has changed hands. Land buyers are as numerous as politicians in a campaign.

HORATIUS.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

Sheep Association.

MR. EDITOR: In the COURIER of week before last, you suggested that the wool growers of Cowley, Sedgwick, Sumner, and Butler counties organize a district wool growers association. The writer, for one, most heartily endorses that suggestion. The sheep interests of Cowley and adjoining counties is rapidly assuming giant proportions. We think we are safe in predicting that in less than three years Cowley County alone will contain 300,000 head of sheep representing a capital of near a million dollars. This being the fact, the most obtuse can see the necessity of some organization, not only for mutual improvement to stimulate us by a friendly competition to improve our herds, but to bring united influence to bear upon our Asolons@ at Topeka when next they meet, and thus secure some needed legislation to protect us from the ravages of worthless dogs. The writer of this has had all the experience he wants in the way of feeding ten cent dogs on a five dollar sheep and no way to secure any remuneration.

In order to give your readers some idea of the loss to wool growers from this cause, I will state that I have before me the reports of the secretary of state for the state of Ohio, with the statistics for the last twenty years, wherein I find that the average annual destruction of sheep by dogs in that state is over 40,000, valued at over $100,000, but the fund raised there by a tax on dogs is ample to compensate owners of sheep for all losses.

What say you, Asheep men,@ shall we organize?

So soon as a sufficient number manifest a desire for such an organization, either through the press or by communicating with the writer, we will make arrangements for a meeting at some convenient point.

S. S. LINN.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

Ninnescah Items.

EDS. COURIER: I have at last found time to place a few items before your readers, but alas for good intentions, how quickly some of them are broken. I thought I should be so regular in my correspondence, for a paper that is so worthy should be encouraged by all that are interested, and I claim to belong to that number. I shall do better in the future.

There have been many changes in our township since I wrote you last, and in many ways. Real estate has been changing hands to some extent. W. D. Crawford has sold his farm to a gentleman who is fitting himself for business, and a man of intelligence; just such a farmer as Cowley always welcomes. Mr. Crawford has bought the farm joining on the west of the one he sold and intends improving it. He has commenced fencing 40 acres for pasture and the talk is they intend fixing it up for a permanent home.

Mrr. S. M. Worthington left Thursday for Missouri on a visit to his aged parents and friends of other days. His many friends here wish him a pleasant journey.

P. W. Crawford and family have left us and their many friends regret their departure, but separation is one of the annoyances of life.

Just here I wish to tell the grand success the different religious societies in Ninnescah have had since I last wrote. There were 37 conversions at old Ninnescah and differences existing between neighbors were bridged with christian love. Your correspondent has attended the protracted meeting at Seeley several nights. There was quite a number of conversions there and much good was done in the community. The meeting was ably conducted by Rev. Snyder.

Thanks, Minnie Mentor, for your kind compliment. Although unknown to me, you have my best wishes and I hope to hear from you again.

Wheat in this part looks well, everybody seems to be of good cheer, and are anticipating a good season for crops. It has been favorable so far. Farmers have taken advantage of the open winter to do considerable plowing.

Mrs. Holler has beat us all in the chicken line as she has little chicks over a week old. Mr. Holler=s father is stopping with him. He is just from one of the eastern states and is much pleased with Cowley. Our school is not considered successful and one of the wonders is how the teacher succeeded in getting a certificate. The Seeley folks are feeling very badly on account of school drawing so near the close. The teacher, Mrs. Turner, intends leaving our part of the country. We regret that they are going. May success and happiness go with them. LADY MADGE.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

AD. [W. A. TIPTON. JOS. O=HARE.]

TIPTON & O=HARE,

ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Practice in all the Courts. Prompt attention given to collections. Office over Post Office, Winfield.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

INDIAN SUPPLIES.

The following correspondence between Hon. Thomas Ryan, member of congress from the Topeka, Kansas, district and Hon. Hiram Price, commissioner of Indian affairs, in reference to the future purchase of Indian supplies, at some point in the Missouri Valley, instead of at New York, must command wide attention.

MR. RYAN TO COMMISSIONER PRICE.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 1882.

Hon. Hiram Price, commissioner of Indian affairs.

SIR: Referring to our recent conversation respecting the bids for and awards of contracts for Indian supplies, I have the honor, in compliance with your suggetion to express in writing, briefly, the view which I then urged upon your consideration.

You will remember that the principal point urged was, that in future bids for furnishing Indian supplies of wheat, flour, corn, beef, pork, bacon, etc., should be received and awards made at some suitable place in The Missouri Valley. It will not have escaped your recollection that this matter was brought by me to the attention of the house of representatives in the last congress and that the proposition seemed to meet with very general acceptance, though it was found impracticable under the rules of the house, to embody it in the Indian appropriation bill then pending.

It must strike every reflecting mind as somewhat anomalous that bids should be invited and contracts awarded at the chief commercial center on the Atlantic seaboard for supplies which must be purchased from 1,000 to 1,500 miles west of that city, and so much nearer the various distributing points.

The states of Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and Minnesota, constitute the greatest wheat, corn, pork, and beef producing area on the continent or in the world, and from these states is drawn the great bulk of the food supply delivered to the Indians. Minnesota=s flouring mills are the most extensive in the world, and that state could supply the wants of all the Indians fed through the agency of the government without appreciably diminishing her grain surplus. The same may be said of my own state, a large part of which is contiguous to the Indian Territory, and from which a very large part of the supplies are drawn for the Indians located in that territory. And yet, contracts for supplying the Indians within the state of Minnesota and adjacent to it, and those within easy reach of Kansas producers, are awarded in the city of New York.

I cannot conceive that any sound reason can be given for transacting this important business so far from the base of supply. The disadvantages of the system can be shown from the history of the service, and from the experience of every man familiar with facts.

An examination of the reports of your office will show into how comparatively few hands the business of furnishing such Indian supplies has fallen. It will show, also, the substantial identity of the successful bidders from year to year.

For the most extensive contracts of flour, corn, pork, and beef, the great staples of the West, as I have already said, there are sometimes but three or four, and rarely or never exceeding six bidders; and it has been doubted whether among this small number the competition has always been genuine.

The system in vogue, despite the best intentions of the authorities, naturally tends to encourage combinations of professional contractors, and to exclude practical agriculturists and stock ranchhers, who ought to be able to furnish their productions to the government without paying tribute to professional middlemen.

Of course, I am aware that changing the place of letting these contracts from the east to the west will not of itself correct all the evils of the present system, though it would, doubtless, greatly lessen them. Much of that which is objectionable comes from other causes, among which are inadequate advertising, the too brief time to perfect and file the bids, and the dilatory system of adjusting accounts. These causes have operated powerfully in the interest of the contractors, and to the detriment of producers. The former are always promptly and thoroughly informed as to the requirements of the department, and have at their instant command all the requisite machinery, while the latter, if they acquire the information at all, do so at a later period, leaving too little time with which to prepare bids; procure and forward certified checks; and fulfill all the essential requirements. The result is, as I have intimated, and as the records show, to practically limit the dealings with the Indian office to a few persons, with the consequent facilities for collusion.

I have never heard one good reason why this business of awarding such Indian contracts should be transacted in the city of New York, and I do not believe that one can be advanced, while common sense and the application of ordinary Abusiness principles@ would require that these important transactions should have their center in the midst of the producing region.

It is most respectfully suggested, therefore, that you give such directions as will insure the reception of bids and awards of contracts for such supplies in the future at some suitable point in the Missouri valley. And further, that there be such an extension of time and such modifications of the plan of advertising as will tend to make more general the knowledge of the government=s needs, and correspondingly increase the facilities for general and genuine competition.

I regret that you are powerless to correct the pernicious system by which the settlement of claims arising from contracts faithfully performed is so unreasonably and unjustly procrastinated as to make it undesirable for businessmen to deal with the government, and which operates so prejudicially to the public interest by compelling the United States to pay so much more for its purchases than it otherwise need to do.

Very Respectfully,

THOMAS RYAN.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

John McClaskey, the miller at Pawnee Agency, writes on the 24th inst., of a terrible accident which befell a poor ALo@ at that place on Monday, Jan. 23rd. The following extract from his letter tells the tale.

AOn Monday afternoon about 4 o=clock a Pawnee Indian came into the mill, and being of an inquisitive turn of mind, began to closely examine the different parts of the machinery, and finally ventured too near and was caught in a shaft which was running at the rate of one hundred and fifty revolutions per minute. Before the mill could be stopped, he was killed. Nearly every bone in his body was broken, and he was mangled and bruised beyond recognition.@

Winfield Courier, February 16, 1882.

FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS. [FRONT PAGE.]

More Lock Jaw.

WINFIELD, KANSAS, February 4, 1882.

EDS. COURIER: Disclaiming all idea of offending or of obtaining for myself a cheap advertisement and regretting the apparent necessity for so doing, I yet deem it but justice to myself to notice an article in your paper of the 2nd inst., in regard to a case of lock-jaw in the person of one Adam Bass, a young negro man, who came under my surveillance on the 18th day of January and was discharged as relieved on the 27th day of the same month, just nine days after I was called.

The inference clearly deducible from the item as given you, is that the physician who waited upon said Bass was ignorant of his true condition and that the fellow was playing Apossum@ on him all the while, or as medical men would express it, he was malingering; for your item says: Afinally Drr. Green was called and taking Dr. Emerson, they went out. The Doctor was satisfied in his own mind that the fellow was shamming and on this theory began a rigorous treatment, etc., and got him to admit that he was not so bad off as he thought.@

On the 19th day of January, said Bass was reported as having dislocated his shoulder and damaged his side by a fall in a well. I first saw him in company with Drs. Headrick and Green, and we examined him in the presence of Dr. Wells. As to his hurts, we found the ribs upon the left side evidently very sore and tender to the touch, while the shoulder was much inflamed and swolen around the joint. We all concurred in the opinion that there had been a dislocation and that it had been properly adjusted by Dr. Wells, and I deemed it but just to Dr. Wells to so state, and left the case in his hands. The following morning I was again called and refused to go, but told Dr. Wells that he had best go, and he did so. At noon the boy=s father again came for me and I again refused to go, but being told by him later that Dr. Wells wished to retire from the case, I visited him in the afternoon and found him with locked jaws, or that form of tetanus known as trismus. Dr. Emerson was then with me and I understood him to fully concur with me in the diagnosis, and he gave him a very thorough and searching examination and suggested a section of the offending nerve if we could establish what nerve to cut. I visited the boy after this for several days twice daily and each time found his jaws closed so firmly as to defy all my efforts to unlock them. I gave him chloroform several times and at least once had him completely anesthetized, or under its influence, and yet failed to move them. The boy had besides the closed jaws other prominent symptoms of tetanus. (I use the words tetanus, trismus, and lock-jaw as synonymous.)

The scholarly gentlemen who made the wonderful discovery that he was only malingering know full well that time enough (9 days) had elapsed for his partial recovery, if he was to recover at all, and further that the spasm attending this trouble does go off, just as it did in his case, i.e., relaxing and often returning for many days after the patient is considered relieved.

The day that they visited him together, Feb. 1st, I had positively refused to go, because as I informed the messenger there was no need of it, and that he would get well without further treatment. It may be that towards the close he did play Apossum@ to a certain extent in order to attain the sympathy of his dulcinea, but I submit that no man could maintain as he did for several days and nights in succession an uninterrupted rigidity of the muscles of the jaw, defying all attempts at opening, and further assert that there would naturally be less difficulty in opening his jaws after the violence, of the trouble had been overcome or had passed away. I should not have commented on this matter but for the large amount of talk growing out of it upon the streets and the fact that it is largely known that I was the doctor made to appear so ignorant in diagnosis. Allow me to add that I set up no superior claims of intelligence, in fact, I am painfully aware of my own ignorance and freely admit that the world, and Cowley County more especially, contain very many wiser and greater men than myself. Still I have learned to go slow on diagnosis and avoid hasty conclusions, and when I know that I do not comprehend a case, I am always willing and ready to admit it.

Dr. I. Fleming, a practitioner of age and experience, a gentleman and a scholar, recently here from the state of Indiana to attend his son-in-law, Mr. Ticer, visited Adam Bass with me during the 7 or 8 days when he was at his worst, and when neither of the gentlemen who visited him for the first time did see him, hearing the matter freely canvassed on the streets, kindly mailed me the following certificate, which explains itself.

I have the honor to subscribe myself very respectfully,

W. R. DAVIS, M. D.

Winfield Courier, February 16, 1882.

FROM DEXTER.

EDS. COURIER: Who was it that said Dexter was dead. If he had been here last week, he would have seen his mistake, as everybody and his dog was on the wolf chase. On Monday there was a chase and Mr. All Elliott lost a valuable dog and he will be obliged to anyone who will return Roody.

On Wednesday the people of Dexter had a rousing chase in which they caught one wolf and ran another until after night when he took water in Mr. Dart=s feed lot. Saturday they had him up again, and they intend to catch him yet.

Unlike other sheep men who want to tax dogs, Mr. Stanford made an offer to the owners of hunting dogs, that when they caught one of the big wolves, he would give them a supper. One of the large wolves has already been caught, and the time is only to be set when the supper will be given.

Miss Emma Eliot [? Elliott?] came home on last Friday for a visit. Her school will close in about three weeks. I am glad to learn through your Tisdale correspondent that she is giving excellent satisfaction.

Mr. Harve Lewis took about 80 hogs to market the other day and got near one thousand dollars for them.

Farmers are pushing ahead this fine weather, and plows are here and there turning over the soil.

Winfield Courier, February 16, 1882.

ARIZONA LETTER.

EDS. COURIER: A youngg man direct from Germany next attracted my attention. His destination, I soon learned, was Hermasillo, Sonoro, which is said to be a beautiful town. It is situated on the Sonoro R. R., now building between Benton on the Southern Pacific R. R., and Guymas on the Gulf of California. He proved to be a short hand writer, liberal in principle, and I conceived him to be a fair representative of the Republican element in Germany, an element which is furnishing America with a large number of excellent citizens; many of whom are more thoroughly Republican than those born on American soil. The rigor of the institutions which gall and fret them at home make them more thoroughly liberal. We learn many things by comparison. The man who has never experienced the pangs of hunger and thirst can form no just conception of their torture. He who has felt the fetters can appreciate the bliss of freedom. Despotism tends to produce anarchy. The AGolden Mean@ in temper, desire, government, and in all the relations of life is probably the better pathway, and leads to the best results. Our German companion, however, could take no middle ground. He had been hampered and now he is free. His bold, restless, energetic spirit had ventured; the extremities must be investigated, enjoyed, endured. Fortunate indeed will he be if he falls under the care and guidance of older and more experienced minds, who will have it in their power to save him from much of the suffering and chagrin which are the heritage of those whose methods of action and thought are extreme.

Respectfully,

C. G. SMITH.

Winfield Courier, February 16, 1882.

VALLEY VIEW.

EDS. COURIER: The next question is settled. At the Valley View lyceum on Thursday evening, the great question ADoes Prohibition prohibit?@ was thoroughly analyzed in all its bearings. The principal disputants were Mr. J. W. Millspaugh for the affirmative, who made an eloquent address, interspersed with some close reasoning and almost convincing arguments, but it was not until Mr. Blanchard took the stand that the fun actually commenced. He with his characteristic eloquence and convincing logic fairly made the affirmative gentlemen quake: The negative took the position that all laws were prohibitory but none prohibit; that the Lord even could not make such a law without depriving man of his free agency; that the only way to positively prohibit an act was to deprive a man of his liberty, or as expressed, catch and tie him. The jury unanimously decided for the negative without leaving their box. GREEN BRIAR.

Winfield Courier, February 16, 1882.

DEXTER ITEMS.

EDS. COURIER: Dexter has again got back to her old part in the ranks of the Republican party. The stalwarts renewed their order of march again, on the 7th inst. They marched away with the entire Republican ticket, notwithstanding she had in the field a combination ticket, which was made up of the Democrats, Greenbackers, and the sore-heads, but the old stand-bys stood solid for the straight Republican ticket and they gained a glorious victory over all of about 30 majority. The Democratic ticket was called the people=s ticket, made up of a combination of G. B.=s and Democrats, with only a few old sore-heads, which were never known to vote the Republican ticket when there was any show for a boltt. Some of this latter class are talking about starting a party of their own and calling it the Bolter party, and I think they could accomplish wonders. Look out for Dexter to stand solid hereafter, and I say, Amen.

Dr. Hawkins is improving some, but it will be some time yet before he will be able to get out.

The farmers are all preparing for an early spring. I am afraid McDorman will get no ice to fill his ice-house if this weather continues. SUBSCRIBER.

Winfield Courier, February 16, 1882.

OMNIA.

EDS. COURIER: Farmers here do well as in all other parts of the county, and are busy plowing for spring crops.

Joe Baker is buying some nice young spring cattle.

Mr. A. Buttry is building a nice stone house on his farm.

I will lay a wager that Omnia can boast of more candidates for office than any township, as she has thirty-three. So someone will be left.

J. C. Stratton has gone for a short visit in Missouri.

Mr. John Davis of Augusta has been visiting friends here the last few days.

The Henthorn boys still want more teams to tend cane, for which they will pay $2.50 per acre.

W. H. Sillow, our worthy P. M., has been quite poorly, but is mending now.

A. E. Henthorn is the patentee of a syrup and sugar pan.

Several of A. Hattery=s friends have lately arrived from Indiana.

Mr. Shaw has sold his fine farm.

Steve Elkins runs an eight horse grist mill, and we can get meal at home now.

We think there will be a wedding near here soon.

The Haycraft Bros., are the boss stone masons of this part of the county.

The new schoolhouse in the northeast corner of Omnia will soon be done. There are three weeks more of school in district 109.

Mr. John Nicholson intends to sow 40 acres of flax this season, and George Nicholson will plant 20 acres of castor beans.

Mr. Henry has 50 head of nice cattle. People here are going to raise stock instead of trying to raise wheat.

BIRTH. They have a new boy down at Sargent=s. Weight 10 pounds. Father and mother doing well. NASBY.

Winfield Courier, February 16, 1882.

PRAIRIE GROVE.

EDS. COURIER: The white carpet which recently covered the wheat is an excellent fore-runner of a large yield in the coming harvest. The prospects for all kinds of fruits were never better than at the present. Farmers are well along with their corn plowing. There will be one hundred percent more millet sown this spring than common, and more sorghum. There is a general belief that this is the year of Jubilee for Cowley, and farmers are going to make an extra effort to regain in this year what they lost in the last two.

The grand wolf hunt was a failure on account of a failure to get the orders published in the COURIER, but there were about one hundred persons swinging around the circle, and no doubt the wolves were mortally scared, as one was seen the next day sitting on a hay stack Aviewing the landscape o=er.@

School has commenced at Floral, A. Limerick, teacher.

Protrcted meetings at Floral by the Christians.

Rev. Gregory of the Baptist persuasion is going to open a store at Floral.

Rev. Brown commences a prottracted meeting at Prairie Grove soon.

By the way, if you want to visit the best school in the county, call at district 108.

Literary every Friday afternoon. ROY.

Winfield Courier, February 16, 1882.

FROM A BRIGHT WINFIELD BOY.

I believe I can get my living without hard work, my father sweat over the furnace in a blacksmith shop since he was twelve years old, and now, at the age of fifty-three, he would be rich if he could sell his thirteen children for as much as the slaveholders in Georgia did. The girls don=t amount to much, it is the men who work from seven to six to support women, though to be sure they get us pretty good grub and patch the knees of our pants to keep them out of sight, but their work is indoors, except to pick up wood sometimes and feed the pigs in the pen, and milk when father is too tired after his days work; he gets awfully used up, and when noon comes he is glad to throw himself upon the lounge for a nap. Mother never complains norr never lies down. I don=t believe she is ever tired; women=s work is very easy anyway, and they need not scold if we do leave our hats and coats on the table, and our boots on the stairs. Father says girls were made to be helpmates, and I believe it, for it seems to come natural for them to keep things tidy after their eight brothers. This is not what I started to write, and if Phebe hadn=t said I had better go out to the shop to work, I never would have let on how mean they were.

They say that Byron and Burrns, and all the rest of those old writers of grand thoughts, came through the quill. I have been reading a good deal about them, and have come to the conclusion that I can write as well as any of them. Father used to teach school up in VermontCat least he took a school, but the boys were so large that he only kept it part of one month, so he showed me how to make quill pens, and I have ten now, or had when I began this, but like Count Fesco, I toss them over my shoulder, as he did his sheets of paper. My dictionary is open before me, and I shall endeavor to spell like Webster, and if anything readable comes through my quill, I can safely imagine I am on the high road to fame. I am thirteen years old, have never been drunk in my life, and confine myself to three cigars a dayCunless I am treated to more. If I could raise the wind, and get some TIN, I know I would make my mark before I am twenty. It don=t pay to be too good; besides I want to be like other men, but the desire to become an author is paramount to all else, so I shall from time to time express my ideas on the subject of temperance, always trying to do so mildly, and on woman=s rights, negatively, for they are getting altogether too smart now-a-days. My sister Phebe is always telling what she will do when women can vote, and how they will reform boys, to make them understand that they can=t rule the world. Little Askeery,@ this woman voting business, they all work on the sly, and if they should once be admitted to the polls to vote, I believe it would knock whiskey, playing poker, and houses with glass fronts higher than Jacob=s ladder.

But I am fast growing to be a man, and shall be large enough at eighteen to vote; so if they will encourage me, I will help all I can to put the women down, you bet,Cthere, excuse me. I haven=t half expressed myself, because I have had to fight with my quill to keep these genteel phrases backCI mean my pen, for my quills are all gone up. THIRTEEN YEARS OLD.

Winfield Courier, February 16, 1882.

NOT A FAILURE. [EDITORIAL]

The Courant asserts that during the month of December the druggists of this city sold over $700 worth of intoxicating liquors on physicians= prescriptions, and believes that, including beer and liquors shipped by express to individual drinkers, the amount o a thousand dollars was excpended in this city for liquors during that month. From all this it squeezes out the conclusions that AWhiskey has flowed in this town like water,@ that the prohibition law is a Ahollow mockery@ covering a Agrinning skeleton,@ that the law is not enforced, and in general carries the idea that more liquor is drunk and more drunken men are seen than before the enactment of the law.

Now, we are not going to deny that some of the druggists are selling liquor in violation of law, and that two or three physicians are giving prescriptions of liquor in violation of law. It may be difficult to prove that a physician did not believe a prescription of a pint or a quart of whiskey to a regular toper every two or three days was necessary to his health; it may be difficult to prove that the druggist filling these prescriptions did not believe they were legitimate, but the people will all believe that both have violated their oaths, that both are dishonest and not to be trusted. Both will be held as disreputable citizens, and it would be strange if they should not be caught and punished sooner or later. The Courant makes the accusation; we do not. We believe that some of our druggists at least, and most of our physicians, are honorable, law abiding men.

If it is a fact that our druggists sold $700 worth of liquors in a single month since the prohibitory law, it does not prove anything against the law. A similar state of affairs existed under the license system, but no one claimed that the license law was a failure. It will be remembered that in a trial of one druggist in this city for violating that law (the dram-shop act) it was shown that he had standing prescriptions on his books from physicians in this city to about twenty or thirty regular whiskey drinkers, prescribing a certain amount of whiskey per day indefinitely to each of them, all for their health; and it appeared in various ways that some druggists were in the habit of selling liquor in violation of that law. Now we have no means to prove that the druggists= sales under that law were as great as under the present law, but we have every reason to believe that it was as persistently and as flagrantly violated, and that the druggists sold, considering the growth of the country, comparatively as much liquor as they do now. It must be remembered that a part of the liquor sold by the druggists now is legitimate. We think it safe to say that the illegitimte sales of druggists here cannot aggregate more than $400 a month, nor more than $200 a month in excess of the illegimate sales under the old law. To offset this possible increase in druggists= sales, we had five or six saloons under the old law, who together paid an average of $200 a month license. It is not presumable that they paid the gross amount of their sales into the city treasury. If they did not, then more liquor was sold in the city than now, and the prohibition law does prohibit to some extent. Jim Fahey alone used to sell $1,000 to $1,500 in liquors a month, and we think $3,200 a month a low estimate of the amount sold by all the saloons. A law which reduces the sale of liquors $3,000 a month in a town the size of this, is not a failure by any means. We estimate the total monthly sales under the old law at $4,000 a month. Our neighbor estimates the total monthly sales now at $1,000 a month, and we presume no one will say our estimate is wilder than his. The result is that prohibition already reduces the evil three-fourths, and we shall be surprised if that $1,000 don=t get curtailed one-half or three-fourths in a short time. Remember that it takes time to get the hang of a new machine and learn how to work it. The machine is a good one, and will move on until the fellows who get in its way are finally worn out and ground into powder. We would rather be in purgatory than be in the way of that machine selling liquor on a dodge or making improper prescriptions.

This paper asserts that the prohibitory liquor law is enforced in this city just as the laws against larceny are enforced. Some scamps steal wood, and little articles from a store and many other things and escape detection, just as some dram-sellers escape. Neither dares to do it openly and both are on the Aragged edge.@

[VERY PECULIAR EDITORIAL BY MILLINGTON!]

Winfield Courier, February 16, 1882.

SKIPPED A LETTER TO THE EDITOR RE CHURCH RAFFLING VERSUS GAMBLING. THE WRITER, ALEUMAN,@ DID NOT GO FOR CHURCH RAFFLING OR ANY FORM OF GAMBLING. AFTER PRINTING HIS LETTER, MILLINGTON COMMENTED THUSLY.

AWe give space to the above because we think the sentiments are just; but wish to remark in connection therewith that this kind of church raffling is no new thing here nor confined to any one particular denomination. Even the church to which the writer belongs is not entirely innocent of complicity in similar amusements. We have heard of such kinds of lotteries even in connection with a Sabbath school festival. We know of one young man who was induced by some young ladies to pay a dollar for a chance in an organ that was put up in a similar way at one of these, and we think that the investment had the effect to relax his moral tone and did him much damage in that direction.@

Winfield Courier, February 16, 1882.

GIST OF THE NEWS.

It is reported in Chicago that the C. B. & Q. Railroad has leased orr is about to lease the Denver and Rio Grande. It will be a stunning blow to Gould if the lease is effected.

The Osage Indians have just taken a long stride toward civilization in the ratifying of a new constitution, formulated a great deal similar to those of various states in the Union.

Winfield Courier, February 16, 1882.

STATE NEWS.

The latest political gossip that reaches us is to the effect that J. S. Danford, of Osage City, is a sure enough candidate for U. S. Senate.

Winfield Courier, February 16, 1882.

COUNTY LEGAL NOTICES.

COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS.

OFFICE OF COUNTY CLERK, WINFIELD, KANSAS, JANUARY 7, 1882.

Among other proceedings had by the Board the following claims were acted upon as follows.

BEAVER TOWNSHIP.

S. D. Jones, Judge of election: $3.00

J. D. Hammond, Judge of election: $2.00

N. Wortman, Judge of election: $2.00

J. Low, clerk: $2.00

C. C. Roseberry, clerk: $2.00

EAST BOLTON.

H. J. Chinn, Judge: $5.10

Antonio Buzzi, Judge: $2.00

J. Titus, Judge: $2.00

C. S. Parvin, clerk: $2.00

A. A. Beck, clerk: $2.00

WEST BOLTON.

William Trimble, Judge: $5.60

John Annis, Judge: $2.00

John Linton, Judge: $2.00

I. B. Curry, clerk: $2.00

John A. Scott, clerk: $2.00

EAST CEDAR.

G. W. Childers, Judge: $5.50

R. Courtright, Judge: $2.00

John Bothrick [?Bethrick] Judge: $2.00

J. M. Stewart, clerk: $2.00

W. T. Stewart, clerk: $2.00

WEST CEDAR.

W. W. Dressie, Judge: $6.00

D. M. Patten, Judge: $2.00

Ira Patten, Judge: $2.00

N. Parisho, clerk: $2.00

____ Custer, clerk: $2.00

CRESWELL.

I. H. Bonsall, Judge: $4.50

T. McIntire, Judge: $2.00

Uriah Spray, Judge: $2.00

Geo. McIntire, clerk: $2.00

L. P. Stanton, clerk: $2.00

DEXTER.

W. R. MCGredy, Judge: $4.80

J. V. Hine, Judge: $2.00

R. C. Nicholson, Judge: $2.00

H. C. McDorman, Clerk: $2.00

W. Maurer, Clerk: $2.00

FAIRVIEW.

W. B. Weimer, Judge: $$3.80

Robert Hanlen, Judge: $2.00

William Metzger, Judge: $2.00

John Hanlen, Clerk: $5.60

P. S. Covert, Clerk: $2.00

HARVEY.

R. S. Strother, Judge: $6.50

James Hickman, Judge: $2.00

John Hodson, Judge: $2.00

W. S. Hall, Clerk: $2.00

George Savage, Clerk: $2.00

LIBERTY.

H. Catlin, Judge: $3.90

J. W. Frith, Judge: $2.00

S. F. Reck, Judge: $2.00

A. B. Cochran, Clerk: $2.00

S. N. Frederick, Clerk: $2.00

MAPLE.

Joseph Craftt, Judge: $5.00

W. B. Nowman, Judge: $2.00

Adam Walk, Judge: $2.00

J. B. Nawman, Clerk: $2.00

J. D. Nawman, Clerk: $2.00

NINNESCAH.

Geo. S. Cole, Judge: $3.90

H. H. Martin, Judge: $2.00

W. A. Wood, Judge: $2.00

D. W. Pierce, Clerk: $2.00

Benjamin F. Turner, Clerk: $2.00

OMNIA.

Jeremiah Gregory, Judge: $5.50

William Johnson, Judge: $2.00

Gee Darlington, Judge: $2.00

L. A. Daniels, clerk: $2.00

R. O. Stearns, clerk: $2.00

NORTH OTTER.

E. H. Rogers, Judge: $$6.00

A. A. Mills, Judge: $2.00

N. W. Parkin, Judge: $2.00

T. L. Thjompson, Clerk: $2.00

John Stogdale, Clerk: $2.00

SOUTH OTTER.

W. H. Rathburn, Judge: $6.50

C. R. Miles, Judge: $2.00

J. H. Serviss, Judge: $$2.00

T. H. Aley, Clerk: $2.00

J. H. Burtgis, Clerk: $2.00

PLEASANT VALLEY.

A. B. Becker, Judge: $3.60

W. A. Ela, Judge: $2.00

J. J. Beach, Judge: $2.00

Charles Seacat, Clerk: $2.00

Jerry Camp, Clerk: $2.00

RICHLAND.

J. H. Sandford, Judge: $4.80

C. H. Bing, Judge: $2.00

N. J. Larkin, Judge: $2.00

William Wadsac, Clerk: $2.00

N. B. Kennedy, Clerk: $2.00

FLORAL.

Daniel Maher, Judge: $4.10

D. C. Stevens, Judge: $2.00

S. J. Holloway, Judge: $2.00

James Bair, Clerk: $2.00

J. J. Stephens, Clerk: $2.00

ROCK.

Rueben Booth, Judge: $4.50

Geo. Kishburn, Judge: $2.00

J. Williams, Judge: $2.00

John Hubbard, Clerk: $2.00

J. T. Wilber, Clerk: $2.00

SHERIDAN.

D. A. Primmer, Judge: $4.50

E. J. Johnson, Judge: $2.00

William Ovington, Judge: $2.00

W. H. Funk, Clerk: $2.00

Elmer Watkins, Clerk: $2.00

SPRING CREEK.

Geo. Rall, Judge: $5.50

J. H. Gilleland, Judge: $2.00

Geo. Eaton, Judge: $2.00

____ Mead, Clerk: $2.00

_____ Black, Clerk: $2.00

SILVER CREEK.

Harvey Smith, Judge: $4.50

Ed Collins, Judge: $2.00

J. F. Teter, Judge: $2.00

H. Hulse, Clerk: $2.00

N. Brooks, Clerk: $2.00

SILVERDALE.

J. Sessna, Judge: $44.80

William Butterfield, Judge: $2.00

L. Bartholamew, Judge: $2.00

Jeff Darnell, Clerk: $2.00

S. Catrell, Clerk: $2.00

TISDALE.

J. H. Hall, Judge: $3.80

G. T. Wilson, Judge: $2.00

P. Martin, Judge: $2.00

A. T. G, Clerk: $2.00 [INITIALS ONLY GIVEN...NOT LAST NAME]

M. Ellinger, Clerk: $2.00

VERNON.

E. [? CANNOT READ SECOND INITIAL] Skinner, Judge: $4.00

P. M. Waite, Judge: $2.00

C. M. Skinner, Jude: $2.00

F. H. Worden, Clerk: $2.00

R. S. Millspaugh, Clerk: $2.00

WALNUT.

S. E. Burger, Judge: $3.20

J. L. King, Judge: $2.00

T. A. Blanchard, Judge: $2.00

John Mench, Clerk: $2.00 [BELIEVE MENTCH IS CORRECT!]

G. W. Prater, Clerk: $2.00

WINDSOR.

A. B. Booth, Judge: $5.40

A. Caldwell, Judge: $2.00

L. C. Pattison, Judge: $2.00

E. J. Horseman, Clerk: $2.00

Thomas Walch, Clerk: $2.00

TOTAL AMOUNT: $344.50

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 14th day of Feb., 1882. J. S. HUNT, County Clerk.

Winfield Courier, February 16, 1882.

SKIPPED A LOT OF PUBLICATION NOTICES.

Winfield Courier, February 16, 1882.

PERSONALS.

Ira McCommon has a choice farm for sal at Seeley..

Save your nickles by coming to the Dollar Store.

Herve Cole has gone to Iowa to recruit his wasted energies.

An adjourned term of the District Court will be held next Friday.

Winfield Courier, February 16, 1882.

MORE PERSONALS.

Mr. A. B. Booth, of Windsor, made us a pleasant call last Thursday.

Real Estate is booming. Large cash sales are being made every week.

Col. Hallowell came in Monday to try some U. S. Cases before Commissioner Webb.

Mr. and Mrs. Al Requa came down Monday and will visit friends here for a week or so.

A. J. Burgauer is in New York laying in supplies for the spring trade of the Bee Hive.

Mrs. George Rembaugh has been quite ill with intermittent fever. She is much better now.

Mr. G. W. Childres [? DO THEY MEAN CHILDERS?] of Cedar, came over Thursday. He is still taking out coal from his mines.

Read=s Bank has sued old Winfield township for $375, old township scrip. Are there any more suits to be brought?

Dever=s Star Bakery has been moved to Miss Mansfield=s old stand three doors north of Whiting=s Meat Market.

R. G. Dunn, of the Sedan Times, took in our city last week. Dunn is one of the brightest young newspaper men in the Southwest. He likes Winfield, and Winfield likes him. Come again.

DIED. An infant child of R. B. Pratt was taken away by death on last Sunday, and was buried on Monday morning from the Presbyterian Church.

Mr. Meyers has put new stone pillars under the arch in the post office building, and has raised the sidewalk to prevent water standing in front of it.

Squire Harvey Smith rested his number tens on our table Friday. He reports everything quiet on the Potomac since Henthorn licked his man.

The Catholic Fair closed Saturday evening with a grand ball. The fair throughout was quite successful and wil net the church quite a large amount.

Campbell has been to the mountains and some fear his health is declining. That may be so, but Campbell himself is not declining anything worth having.

Another billiard hall man was arrested Tuesday for allowing minors to play in his hall, and fined according to the ordinances in such cases made and provided.

One of Winfield=s brightest young boys sent us a long letter, which we publish on the first page this week. The boy displays unusual ability as a scribe, and we would like to hear from him again.

Winfield Courier, February 16, 1882.