THE WINFIELD COURIER.

[FROM OCTOBER 2, 1884, THROUGH OCTOBER 30, 1884.]

D. A. MILLINGTON, EDITOR.

ED. P. GREER, LOCAL EDITOR.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

FROM COLFAX.

EDITOR COURIER: On Wednesday, August 20th, we left Winfield for Colfax, Washington Territory. Staying all night at Newton, we left the next morning on the main line of the A. T. & S. F. R. R. for Pueblo, where we arrived at midnight the same day, and after a delay of twelve hours we took the Denver & Rio Grande R. R. for Ogden. Here to our surprise and joy, we found that we had two Cowley County boys in charge of the train, F. H. Nance, conductor; and his brother, G. A. Nance, brakeman, sons of the late Rev. M. Nance of Cowley. They were perfect gentlemen and laid us under obligations for much valuable information.

Forty miles from Pueblo, we reached the mouth of the Grand Canon of the Arkansas, which must be seen to be realized. The rushing Arkansas River by your side is sometimes confined to a few feet in width, rushing down over the rocks at great speed while the majestic rocky walls stand like a Amonument of patience smiling at grief,@ reaching an altitude of 2,700 feet, while baby engine snorts at both in smoky defiance. You look ahead and at once think your way hedged in by impassable rocks, but the masterly skill of the modern engineer and the power of the little engine goes around the curves, as smoothly as if nature herself had made the whole.

We were scarcely over the grand scenes of the canon, until we began to ascend the mountains, and after doubling and redoubling our own course, reached the region of the clouds at Marshall Pass, 10,858 feet above the level of the sea. Going down the other side of the pass, we went through the Black canon, but it is night now and we got but a faint idea of its grandeur. From this time on we passed along the Garrison River, with mountains on either side, many of them covered with snow, much of the region with no verdure; but sage-brush only where streams come to the relief of the dry and parched land.

At Grand Junction we found that there is quite an improvement in Colorado and also in Green River in Utah. These with a few other small settlements are all that are worth writing of note till we reached the region of Salt Lake, when the desert becomes a fruitful field, and the products of Mormonism board the train at every station and offer apples: 12 for 5 cents. To see something fresh and so cheap after hundreds of miles of desert, if it does not reconcile you to polygamy, it does to the apples and pears. About fifty miles before we reached Salt Lake City, we came to Utah Lake, a fresh water lake 13 by 15 miles. The River Jordan is its outlet, 40 miles in length, and flows into great Salt Lake. Salt Lake City, lying between them, is beautifully situated with fresh water running down her streets, and within sight of perpetual snow. Great Salt Lake comes within 12 miles of the city, is 70 miles long by 45 broad, has a great many Islands in it, and is 4,250 feet above the level of the sea. Its maximum depth is 60 feet, mean depth 12 feet, etc.

At Ogden we changed to the narrow gauge R. R. for the C. P. Standard gauge, but discovered no perceptible advantage. We soon passed the great American desert, or Alkali plains, and soon found ourselves in the State of Nevada, with but little change in the sceneryCsnow-clad mountains and sage covered plainsCwith the occasional sight of a jack rabbit, until we reached the Humboldt River. We passed the Nevada Hot Springs, on up into California and over the Sierra Nevada mountains, where there are some beautiful lakes; but the scenery is hidden from the tourist by the snowsheds, which extend for 40 miles.

We passed Sacramento City in the night, reached the bay of San Pablo, which we crossed in the cars on the boat, and in a short time arrived at Oakland, where we were carried across the bay to San Francisco. Here to our great regret, we had but a short time to stay as our steamer left the same day, and only made the trip once in five days. Our principal view of the city was from the deck of the Steam Ship AOregon,@ while passing out at the Golden Gate, and a beautiful scene it was. We had a delightful voyage, interrupted some by fog. Three of our party were more loyal than the writer and paid tribute to the beast of the sea by a liberal heave offering; but when the mouth of Columbia was made, all were on deck.

Soon Astoria was reached. We made for the Astorian office for a daily paper and were assured by the Editor that Blaine and Logan would carry Oregon by at least 5,000 majority. We had had like assurance in Nevada and CaliforniaConly with larger majorities.

The scenery up the Columbia and Willamette Rivers is very fine, and shows to what an extent the Salmon canning business is carried on. Portland is a fine city just recovering from an overdose of Northern Pacific Boom. It has a population of 38,000. It has quite a Chinese population, and we visited their quarters, Joss House, etc.

After two days spent in sight-seeing, we started by R. R. for Palouse Junction on the N. P. R. R., which runs up the Columbia. In the midst of scenery unsurpassed in grandeur, we felt as if we were visiting the ruins of thousands of cathedrals whose turrets and domes had reached the clouds but were now in a partial state of decay. In the midst of this grand scenery are the Multomah Falls. The stream leaps over the rocks and falls 825 feet, exceeding in beauty all the bridal vails we ever saw or dreamed of.

The train stopped 25 minutes for our accommodation. For nearly 100 miles we stood between the cars feeling our littleness, as compared with the magnificence and grandeur of the scenery.

The Dalles is a romantic place where the Columbia River passes over rocky rapids, and is narrowed down to 58 yards wide, and its depths have not been sounded. With varying scenery of an elevated character, we reached Palouse Junction, 85 miles from Colfax.

Here we took the Columbia & Palouse Railroad for Colfax. Twenty miles before we reached it, the girls, who like the COURIER, are always on the out-look, saw Mr. and Mrs. Trimble. Mr. Trimble had been out Preaching and Baptizing the day before. I at once hid away in the car; but to my surprise, the COURIER had spoiled it all, by reaching there before we did, just as you did for me in Scotland two years ago.

I will try and see if I cannot keep a secret next time I leave Winfield.

We soon reached Colfax, just ten days from home, and about two of that lost by not going all the way by the A. P. & S. F. R. R., than which there is no better road in the United States, although the N. P. R. R. is excellent.

My nervous system is much better since I came here, but my Neuralgia is about the same. I will reserve a description of this country for next week.

The Colfax Academy starts out this year with five times the number it did last year, and times are much harder. Mr. Trimble is greatly encouraged.

Yours Fraternally,

J. CAIRNS.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

Teachers Association.

The first session of Teacher=s Association was held in Winfield, Saturday, the 20th. Friday evening preceding a small band of teachers met in the high school building for a social time and were highly entertained by the reading of essays by Miss Jessie Stretch and Mr. Gridley. Also a short speech by Mr. Limerick. We then repaired to the Good Templars Hall where we were cordially received, and nicely entertained.

It is encouraging to know that someone outside of our own ranks feels an interest in our welfare and we tender our thanks for the hospitality shown us by the Good Templars of Winfield.

Saturday morning a meeting was held for the purpose of discussing topics of vital importance to every teacher. Prof. Davis was present and took quite an active part in the several discussions. The several topics were satisfactorily disposed of; the only feature over which we lament is that more of our teachers were not present.

The second session is to be held at Burden, on the third Saturday of October. The patrons are specially invited and the teachers should feel duty bound to be present and add interest to our meetings. Allie Hardin, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

The President has appointed J. W. Patrick, of Oswego, Kansas, Indian agent of the Pottawatomie and great Nemaha Agency, at Kansas City.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT TARIFFS.

The writer was born in the spring of 1823, about the middle of the last term of President James Monroe. During the first ten years of our life a tariff moderately protective was enacted in 1824 and made more protective in 1828, and continued until 1833, embracing the term of President John Quincy Adams and the first term of Andrew Jackson. We well recollect the Southern Akick,@ the agitation and nullification measures then inaugurated against the tariff, under the lead of John C. Calhoun; and also Gen. Jackson=s sturdy stand against the nullifiers; but of course, can remember little of the effect of protection up to 1833 except the impression left upon our mind that we had general good times.

In 1883, to settle the trouble with the south on this question, a compromise was adopted which provided that all tariff duties in excess of twenty percent should be reduced one tenth each year until 1842 when the remainder of the duties in excess of twenty percent advatorum were to be stricken off.

We well remember that from the passage of this act, through the second term of President Andrew Jackson and through the term of President Martin Van Buren, prices of labor, of wheat, corn, potatoes, pork, beef, and everything which the farmer could produce kept going down, down, down. We remember the fearful financial crisis of 1837 when all the factories were crushed out and shut up and when the capital invested in them vanished; when all the banks failed, and most of the merchants and tradesmen, when money could not be had at any sacrifice, and when ruin, want, and distress were everywhere apparent. We remember then that party lines were very strictly drawn, there being two parties, the Democratic under the lead of Jackson, Van Buren, Benton, and Calhoun (we called them Loco Foco=s) with distinctive free trade doctrines, and the Whigs under the lead of Webster and Clay, with protection doctrines.

We were raised in Rutland County, Vermont. Our father was a Whig, a warm advocate of a protective tariff; and a farmer. From 1837 to 1842 we were 10 to 14 years old and can remember well the situation of those times. The country where we lived was an old country as compared with what Cowley County, Kansas, is now. The farmers had large orchards with plenty of first class fruit, but they sold best graft apples at 12 2 to 18 3/4 cents a bushel when they could sell at all. They made cider and could only get about $1.00 per barrel. They raised plenty of potatoes and sold at 10 to 12 2 cents per bushel. Corn was worth 20 cents and wheat 50 cents per bushel. They made maple sugar and sold it at the next town at 6 1/4 cents a pound. Pork was worth $6.00 to $7.00 per barrel and fine wool 25 cents per pound. Everything also which the farmer had to sell was in similar proportion.

The worst of it was, they did not get cash for their produce at that. It was barter and trade. They could get English made calicoes at 25 to 30 cents per yard, some as high as 50 cents. Other foreign goods sold at similar prices and they had to depend mostly on foreign goods for such supplies as they could not make at home. The farmers were out in the fields at hard and unremitting work from six o=clock in the morning to seven o=clock at night and in haying time from 5 o=clock in the morning to 8 o=clock at night. Their wives and daughters spun and wove, making nearly or quite all the cloth used in the family. Their labor was unremitted and they worked many more hours than the men. No house was furnished unless it had wool cards, wool spinning wheels, flax spinning wheels, quill wheels, distaffs, and a good loom. Young men went to church proudly clad in the full cloth garments which their mothers and sisters had made from the raw wool. Young ladies proudly marched up the aisles in the fine Lindsey Woolsey of their own fabrication.

Strong and active young men hired out to the farmers to work at one hundred dollars a year. Bright young women worked out at house work at 75 cents per week or taught school at the same price, or rarely exceeding a dollar a week.

The farmers had no pianos, organs, or other musical instruments in their houses, no carpets, paintings, papering, or ornamentation of any kind except such as they or their wives and daughters could get time to Afix up.@ They had no carriages or buggies and the young man who could take his girl out sleigh riding in a smart cutter got up by himself was a nabob.

As compared with the farmers of Cowley County at the present time the farmers of Rutland County, Vermont, were exceedingly poor, though they compared favorably with those of other sections in these times. The poorest Cowley County farmer has more of comforts and luxuries around him than the wealthiest farmer had there and then. A farmer whose aggregate property was worth a thousand dollars was then considered wealthy. I remember one only who was said to be worth ten thousand dollars and he was a phenomenon.

Here and now farmers worth ten to fifty thousand dollars are not at all scarce and one not worth over a thousand dollars would be poor indeed.

We remember the political campaign of 1840 when President W. H. Harrison was sung into the presidential chair. He was the Whig candidate against Martin Van Buren, the Democratic candidate for a second term. Conventions were held all over the country, speeches were made, songs were sung, and immense enthusiasm prevailed. ATippecanoe and Tyler too,@ AVan, Van is a used up man,@ AThe log cabin candidate,@ etc., were the songs we heard night and morning. It was no wonder that the people in the rural districts wanted the protective tariff which the Whigs promised them in place of the Atariff for revenue only,@ which was grinding them down.

Well, the Whigs got into power and enacted the protective tariff of 1842. Then all these things began to change. Manufactories of all kinds began to be established all over the country, and began to demand wool, cotton, flour, meal, potatoes, apples, pork, beef, and almost everything the farmer could produce, and would pay the cash for them. They began to want help, laborers; and scores and hundreds of our Vermont girls left their 75 cent per week house work or school teaching and went to Lowell and other factory towns, to work for three to six dollars a week and more when they became experts. It was a bonanza to them. Therefore, the wages of house girls and school teachers went up at home, but in none of these or later years did teachers get more than half the pay they do here and now; yet it was a great advance. Young men too were drawn from the farm to the factory and prices of their labor went up too. The factories turned producers to consumers and everything the farmer could raise found a near market at enhanced prices and cash at that. In the course of four years prices of farmers produce and of labor had on an average doubled. Wool went up to 75 cents per pound for fine Merino fleeces, flour to ten dollars per barrel, potatoes to 25 cents per bushel at the farmer=s door, pork to $14.00 per barrel at home.

The farmers began to get ahead. Carpets, pianos, paintings, libraries, fine furniture, new houses, and other evidences of thrift appeared. In 1846 they were in the highest state of prosperity the country had ever reached.

In the meantime we had attained our majority. The prosperity under the protective tariff had put money into the farmers= pockets to such an extent that they could give their sons a start and many young men started Awest to grow up with the country@ in the new regions beyond the lakes. We took our little patrimony in our port monaie and went west too, reaching Chicago in 1845. Since then, our observations have been in Illinois, Iowa, and Kansas. In our movement we have kept just a little ahead of the railroads, until within the last six years the railroads have got by us and are now so far ahead that we give up the race and shall stay right here and see our neighbors get rich under a protective tariff.

In 1844 we should have cast our first vote for Henry Clay and protection had we remained in Vermont, but we left before the election and had not gained a residence anywhere else when the election came off. Well, that year James K. Polk, the Democratic candidate for president got elected by being a free trader in the South and a strong protectionist in Pennsylvania and his election was followed by the enactment of the Atariff for revenue only@ law of 1846.

As this article is already spun out too long, we will treat of the effects of this and subsequent tariff laws at another time.

[ARTICLE NOT SIGNED....DID MILLINGTON WRITE THIS?]

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

FREE TRADE VS. PROTECTION.

If free trade will benefit labor in this country so materially as the revenue reformers claim, it is strange that it does not accomplish the same thing in England. That it does not, the best argument to offer is the great emigration that has occurred from that country to America within recent years. A man does not voluntarily expatriate himself unless he is assured that he will benefit himself in every way, and with the dogged attachment to country characteristic of him, this can be especially said of the British subject.

But, besides the fact of the emigration from England to America, we have other evidences that protected labor in America is better off and has a better chance in life=s struggle than the British laborer, skilled or unskilled.

Statistics furnish the proof of this, and quoting from the London Times, a journal as thoroughly opposed to the American system and methods as any paper in the kingdom, adds to the proofs. It says:

AStatisticians have pronounced the United States to be not only potentially but actually, richer than the United Kingdom. Counting the houses, furniture, manufactures, railways, shipping, bullion, lands, cattle, crops, investments, and roads, it is estimated that there is a grand total in the United States of $40,770,000,000. Great Britain is credited with something less than $40,000,000,000 or nearly $10,000,000,000 less than the United States. The wealth per inhabitant in Great Britain is estimated at $1,160, and in the United States at $995. With regard to the remuneration of labor, assuming the produce of labor to be 100, in Great Britain 56 parts go to the laborer, 21 to capital, and 23 to government. In the United States 72 parts go to labor, 23 to capital, and 5 to government.@

Now the point to which we would invite attention is the difference between the remuneration of labor in this country and Great Britain. It is striking, and to more forcibly present it, let us put it in another form.

Of every $100 earned by the laborer in the United States, he gets $72, capital gets $23, and the government $5.

Of every $100 earned by the laborer in Great Britain, he gets $56, capital gets $21, and the government gets $23.

To make this difference in the remuneration of labor in the two countries even more emphatic, it must be remembered that the wages of the workingman in the United States are 75 percent higher than in Great Britain. In other words, as often as the British workingman gets $100, the American workingman receives $175. For his own use the British workingman receives only $56 of what he earns, while the American workingman receives 72 percent of his, or $126. That is of the produce of a given number of days of labor the American laborer receives for his own use $2.25 as often as the British laborer receives $1.

In the United States, it will be seen, as well, that revenue system is so framed as to take the least possible amount from labor for the support of government. In Great Britain the revenue system places the burden on the poorly paid labor of the country.

The foregoing contrast, as we maintain, is a strong one, yet there is a great party, the Democratic party, in this country begging the suffrages of the people when pledged to inaugurate in this country the British system of remunerating labor. Under the circumstances are the American people prepared to heed its appeals and accord it a support that will give it a supremacy in the government that will enable the American workingmen to earn only $56 where they now get $123 for the same amount of labor?

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

HE BEAT THE CONDUCTOR.

Just as the eastern bound passenger train was coming into the depot at noon, a passenger by the name of Shaffer made an effort to jump from the car and was thrown under the wheels and frightfully mangled. It appears that he got on board of the train at Cimarron station, eighteen miles west of here, and when asked for his fare he presented a check for $1.50 in payment for the fare. The conductor asked him to have it cashed as soon as Dodge was reached and hand him the amount. He agreed to do so, but on nearing the city, Shaffer told a boy that he would beat the conductor out of his fare, which he did by jumping off the train with the result as stated.

[Source not given.]

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

UDALL.C@G.@ [?? Either O or G]

Dr. Banta is kept busy curing his numerous cancer patients.

Dr. Green sports a beautiful Rose tree in his window at the store.

Several business changes are liable to take place soon in our city.

There is a movement on foot to organize a Blaine and Logan Club.

O. O. Brown contemplates closing out business here and returning to Missouri.

Chas. White is comfortably located in winter quarters on the Pope farm.

Roberts opened the City Hotel in first class style and is keeping a No. one house too.

New corn is coming in quite lively. Farmers are receiving from 25 to 35 cents per bushel for it.

J. C. Stanton, a brother of our big Joe, arrived from Texas a few days ago. He came to stay this time.

Ralph Field, of the Wichita Eagle, spent Saturday in our city and wrote up our town in good style.

Rev. Burges, of the Baptist Church, baptized Dr. Mudgett and wife in Stewart Creek on Sunday, the 28th.

Udall is proud over the fact of being the place from whence came the first car of new corn that arrived in Chicago and it graded high mixed.

Mr. Ballanger was awarded the contract for building the M. E. Church at this place, which is a guarantee that the work will be well done.

DIED. A. S. Lightwater returned here on the 29th, for the purpose of burying his youngest child. He has the sympathy of our community in his bereavement.

We understand that a saloon is soon to open in our midst. Boys think well before engaging in any business that will not only bring trouble upon yourself, but sow a crop of misery that other hands must reap.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

SEDAN JOTTINGSC@JASPER.@

Your correspondent paid a visit to eastern Cowley lately. Everybody seemed to be rejoicing that Jasper=s racket was no longer heard in the land. Therefore, I Ahop to the front@ with the following statements.

That we have no railroad and don=t expect any.

Hurrah for Ed Greer and Frank Jennings.

That the corn crop is fully up to the average.

That Chautauqua County will have a fair, beginning Oct. 14.

That the Republicans are going to carry Chautauqua County this fall.

That there is enough corn and fruit on big Cana to advertise any five counties in the State.

That Frank Maxwell and Jeff Pugh know better than to meet your correspondent after night.

That Jim Utt is happy, and that four pairs of twins have registered in Lookout Valley in the last six weeks.

That Ed Hewins has about forty head of Polled Angus calves that are prettier than a polk-a-dot mother Hubbard.

That Cedarvale is booming with new buildings, lots of business, and freckled girls, with bustles made of a home newspaper.

Furthermore, your correspondent, while taking in the show at Independence Monday, ascertained that while the apple crop is immense in that section, the corn is very inferior.

It rains, and so the crop of candidates is exceedingly great. On foot, on horseback, and in buggies, they seek the country and lie in wait for the unsuspecting granger (that is they lie anyway). They overrate the yield of corn which the farmer expects. They declare that his long-snooted Arkansaw hogs are pure Berkshire, and that his board shaped yearlings are straight Durham. They dawdle the country infant upon their knees regardless of the molasses and grease which the aforesaid infant spreads upon their velvet breeches. They declare that the strong arm of the sun-burnt granter is the greatest bulwark of freedom. That every blade of millet terminates in a spire of liberty and that the life of an independent corn husker is a vestibule to Heaven. But next Saturday when the convention blows the foam away the old voter will find instead of this delicious candidate taffy he will have to gulp down the old regulation breech.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

The Buchanan brothers, of Louisville, the two biggest whiskey Democrats in Kentucky, have swindled their creditors out of $150,000, and have skipped off to Canada. The Democratic majority in Kentucky is thus being reduced slowly but surely.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

Dissolution Notice.

WINFIELD, KANSAS, September 30th, 1884.

The firm of McDonald, Jarvis & Co., is this day dissolved by mutual consent. Jarvis, Conklin & Co., of Kansas City, Missouri, will assume all business obligations of the old firm, and continue the business at Winfield.

J. WADE McDONALD,

J. E. JARVIS,

McDONALD, JARVIS & CO.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

CARD. THOS. H. ELDER, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Winfield, Kansas. Office at home, on Mansfield Street, fronting M. L. Robinson=s residence.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

The Winfield Markets. The markets are steady and about the same as last week, with wheat 50 cents, corn 32 cents to 33 cents, oats 20 to 22 cents, and hogs $5.00 to $5.40 per cwt. Smaller produce is abundant with butter 25 cents, eggs 15 cents, potatoes 60 to 75 cents. Peaches are in demand at from 50 cents to $1.00 per bushel. Spring chickens bring $2.00 to $2.50 per dozen. Onions 50 to 60 cents per bushel, and cabbage 3 cents per pound.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

PERSONALS.

Men=s saddle seam boots at O=Meara & Randolph=s.

Go to G. B. Shaw & Co.=s, for the celebrated McAllister Coal.

Dalton & Madden have taken rooms in the new Jennings-Crippen building.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

[MORE PERSONALS.]

Mr. Anderson repairs shoes and boots in the rear of O=Meara & Randolph=s shoe store.

Hand sewed, hand made kip boot at O=Meara & Randolph=s for $3.50, every pair warranted.

Try our Oil Grain Goat for Women, Misses, and children, to be had at O=Meara & Randolph=s.

The Ladies Library Association holds its next regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 7th, at 3 p.m. Secretary.

The lady who left her auburn hair switch at S. H. Myton=s hardware store last week can get it by calling at this office.

The person who took a half gallon jar of grape butter from the exhibition building at the Fair, by mistake, will please return it to this office.

The Democrats of the 67th Representative District met Saturday and nominated I. D. Harklerode, [?Thought it was Harkleroad?] of Silverdale Township, for the legislature.

The United Brethren Church at Constant will be dedicated Sunday, October 12th. Dedicatory sermon will be delivered by the President of Lane University.

G. B. Shaw & Co. have made arrangements to keep the McAllister coal in stock. No danger of a scolding wife if you buy the McAllister Coal.

If you want to buy a good farm or city property cheap, go to Smith & Bro. on 9th Avenue, East Main Street. They have got 4,000 acres of good land for sale.

Limbocker & Albright will take pleasure in showing strangers both county and city property, which they have on their book to sell, and they have the best in the market.

The White Bronze Statue, which was on exhibition at the Fair Ground last week, is now on exhibition on the lot adjoining D. Rodocker=s Photograph Gallery. Mr. R. U. Hess is the agent.

The Walnut Valley Baptist Association will meet this year with the Floral Baptist Church, commencing Friday, Oct. 10th, at 10 o=clock a.m. Those arriving on rail will be met at New Salem.

The display of monuments and marble work by Billy Dawson, at the Fair last week, was a splendid representation of his superior work and enterprise. The Winfield Marble Works has a wide and meritable reputation.

Mrs. Ordway will open her class in painting at her studio on Tuesday p.m., October 7th. She has been improving the time of her trip East in new studies and work; and is prepared to teach the New Sustree painting.

The firm of McDonald, Jarvis & Co. was dissolved Monday, Judge McDonald retiring. His increasing law practice together with his stock interests made this necessary. The firm will hereafter be Jarvis, Conklin & Co.

Men who were never known to exert themselves before could be seen pounding away, at ten cents a pound, on the striking machines which were on our streets and at the Fair Grounds, last week. Verily, the mysteries of humanity are varied.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

[MORE PERSONALS.]

At the earnest solicitation of patrons, Mrs. E. D. Garlick will establish a department in her Kindergarten schools for advanced classes, taking in from the first to the third reader, and introducing the common school branches. Pupils will be received on and after Monday, October 13th.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

The Blaine and Logan Glee Club enlivened the exercises at Burden, Monday, with some of their campaign songs. It is a double quartette, lead by Frank Blair, and cannot be surpassed by any Aquire@ in Kansas. Their melody will be carried into every township in the county during the next month.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

The old case between Tony Boyle and Uncle Billy Rogers is being tried this week by Judge Pyburn as referee. Tom Blanchard, Henry Ireton, Jim Burns, Geo. Brown, W. W. Andrews, and other old Black Hills tourists are witnesses. The suit is over a quartz mill which Boyle & Rogers established in the Black Hills in 1875.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

DIED. The bright little son of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Soward passed away Tuesday afternoon. The hearts of the parents are heavy with their great sorrow, which the sympathy of many friends cannot soften. The little one was laid to rest Wednesday afternoon. It was their only child, and the affections of the parents were wrapped up in it.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

The United Telephone Co. will extend its line from Winfield to Wellington, this month, via Oxford. This will be a great convenience to our people, giving them connection in a circuit embracing Hunnewell, Caldwell, Wellington, Arkansas City, and Geuda Springs. The company is also talking of a connection with Burden and Cambridge.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

The Winfield Roller Mills of Bliss & Wood are walking right away with all the blue ribbons this year. In addition to first premium at the St. Louis exposition, their flour carried off first honors on the Cincinnati Board of Trade and at the Kansas City Exposition, over the famous Minneapolis flours. Cowley always Aget there.@

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

Says the Clark City Clipper: AMiss Lawrence and Mrs. De Faulk, of Winfield, arrived in the city last week. They put up a neat room in the city, started improvements on their claims, and Miss De Faulk has returned to Winfield, where she will make arrangements to have a car load of lumber shipped from Chicago, for the purpose of erecting three more buildings in this city.@

[HAVE NO IDEA WHERE CLARK CITY IS LOCATED???!!]

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

A Sumner County jury did a righteous act last week in returning a verdict of man-slaughter in the first degree in the case of Ed. Minor. The facts in this case are still fresh. A little girl was sitting on a veranda on Main Street, Wellington, on the evening of July 4th, when Minor, filled with intoxicants, in passing along the crowded street, recklessly shot a revolver off over his shoulder, the ball entering the heart of the little girl. The fact of his being drunk was held to be an aggravation rather than an excuse for the offense. It is a big improvement over the old Ainsanity@ dodge.

[KAY...CAN=T REMEMBER NAME NOW...MAN WENT FROM ARKANSAS CITY TO WELLINGTON...DAUGHTER KILLED...HAD REMAINS INTERRED IN ARKANSAS CITY CEMETERY.]

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

[MORE PERSONALS.]

M. G. Troup is enjoying a visit from his father, of Phillips County, this State.

James Vance is tussling with inflammatory rheumatism, and confined to home.

Will Smith, of lumber notoriety, came down from Wichita Saturday, returning Monday.

Mr. J. R. Attkins, of Cherryvale, spent Sunday in Winfield, attracted by one of our fair ladies. [They had Atkins...could this be Atkins?]

George Jennings came down from Carbondale Friday, spending a few days and returning to remain till December.

O. C. Ewart, now in charge of the Farmers Bank Co.=s bank at Medicine Lodge, spent Saturday and Sunday in Winfield.

Rev. W. R. Kirkwood and Mr. S. S. Linn are in attendance upon Presbytery at El Dorado, and Synod at Parsons, this week.

Ledro Guthrie and wife were over during the Fair week, visiting with the families of Dr. Mendenhall and Senator Hackney.

Oklahoma Payne is advertised to hold a Agrand rally@ at Oxford Saturday. He is arranging for another raid into the much coveted territory. [Boomer story.]

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

O. A. Allen, for fourteen years Superintendent of the Great Chicago Rolling Mills, was visiting last week with his old friend, P. P. Powell.

Mr. and Mrs. Ben S. Turner, of Cherryvale, spent several days of last week with her sister, Mrs. G. H. Buckman, and took in Cowley=s Fair.

Mrs. Emily Houston, of this city disposed of her half interest in the Occidental Hotel at Wichita, last week, to Col. H. W. Lewis, for $15,000.

Miss Sussie De Lamater, now conducting successfully a Kindergarten school at Wellington, spent Saturday and Sunday with her Winfield friends.

Billy Whitney returned Monday from a month=s vacation in Michigan and different parts of the north and east, looking corpulent, sleek, and happy.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

[MORE PERSONALS.]

C. Farringer and family have located permanently in Toronto, Canada. Ed. has joined the Queens Own Government Band, one of the best bands in Canada.

J. M. Sibbitt and family, after a month=s visit with their relatives, the family of J. Stretch, returned to their home, Hoopeston, Illinois, Tuesday evening.

Mr. S. F. Gibbs, Universalist, of Decatur, Illinois, will preach in the Opera House next Sunday at 2 o=clock p.m.; also at night at 7:30 o=clock p.m. All are invited.

Mrs. S. M. Brookshire, of Rock Township, laid on our table last Thursday a number of her fine budded peaches, whose beauty and flavor were unexcelled.

Mr. John Long, a prominent banker of Carrolton, Illinois, and an old friend of J. B. Lynn and the family of Dr. J. Headrick, spent a few days of this week in our city.

Mr. and Mrs. Boyle and Mrs. Root, sister of Mrs. Boyle, are at present the guests of Mr. J. P. Short and lady. Mr. and Mrs. Boyle will return to Colorado next week.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

MARRIAGE LICENSES.

John Hetrick and Mary Wilson.

Ammon R. Daugherty and Ella A. Wilson.

They were the only ones to launch on the matrimonial sea during the past week, according to the Probate Judge=s record.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

Charley T. Holmes leaves Sunday for Indianapolis, via the St. Louis Exposition, where he will visit a few days and return with his family, who have been spending some time among relatives there.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

W. T. Warner, of Warner Bros., contractors, who have recently located among us, left Saturday for St. Louis, to purchase machinery for their planing mill. He will also go on to Indiana for his family. [Paper said Aplaneing mill.@]

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

J. A. Lisenby, of Dewitt, Illinois, is visiting with his old friend, M. S. Teter, of Beaver Township. This is his second visit to Cowley and, as the third always proves a charm, he will remain when he comes again.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

Philip Hills, a cousin of P. H. Albright, arrived Tuesday from Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of Dickenson College, and has been reading law for two years. He will finish his law studies in the office of Henry E. Asp.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

W. D. Roberts came in last Friday from a visit in Monticello and other places in Indiana. He reports an immense Blaine plume in the cap of AIngeany,@ with enthusiastic Republican meetings everywhere.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

Sam L. Gilbert got in Tuesday from a Chicago trip in the interests of the State Board of Charities. He took in the great three months= Chicago Exposition while there and reports it immense. Ask to see his new Cleveland symbol; its appropriate.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

Chas. Moss, who was thrown from his buggy several weeks ago and had a leg broken above the ankle, was unfortunate in having the same re-set limb broken again, yesterday, while around the house on crutches trying to assist his sick wife.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

Mrs. S. M. Jarvis has been in the city for a week past as the guest of Mr. Ed. Jarvis and family. She was accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Henry Jarvis, of Illinois. Sam came down Tuesday and returned to Kansas City with the ladies on the evening train.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

W. G. Seaver and Jesse Hine returned last week from a trip out west. They report that country largely inhabited by prairie dogs and rattlesnakes without much hope of permanently improving it. Seaver will not go west until the land publication notices play out.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

MARRIED. Miss Anna Hunt left for Cherryvale Monday to assist in celebrating the nuptials of Mr. Fred Dobson and Miss Lutie Newman, who were married at that place Tuesday evening. Miss Newman has many friends in Winfield, who will heartily extend congratulations.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hill and Mr. and Mrs. A. Graff were among the Wellington folks who attended our Fair last week, the former visiting W. O. and Tom Johnson, brothers of Mrs. Hill, and the latter Mr. and Mrs. C. Collins. They were highly pleased with our displays as compared to those of Sumner.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

Mrs. T. Mesmer, mother of Mr. P. P. Powell, with her husband, has been spending a few weeks visiting her son. Mrs. Mesmer settled at old Fort Dearborn, where the great, wicked city of Chicago now stands, in 1882, and has since resided there, witnessing every stage of the magic development of that great metropolis.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

Mrs. Robt. Weakly of Walnut Township, was thrown from a wagon Friday, just after leaving the Fair Grounds for home, sustaining a broken hip and a severely bruised shoulder. In the crowd and jam along the avenue from the gate to the Santa Fe Depot, the wagon wheel fell into a rut, the seat came down, and the old lady was thrown headlong to the ground. Being past sixty, small hopes are entertained of her overcoming the injuries.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

J. T. Denton, for the last eight years one of Cowley=s prominent cattle raisers, has disposed of his eight hundred acre cattle ranch in Harvey Township to Neer Bros., and will soon open, in connection with Messrs. Bowers & Brown, a bank in Grenola, Elk County. Grenola is a sprightly little city, without a bank, and Mr. Denton=s experience in money matters and ability as a man will do much in the success of the enterprise.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

The Arkansas City Republican thus Agives away@ an eventful tour: Joe Finkleburg had business again up to Winfield. This time he took George W. Schmidt along. The magnetism of the female society of Winfield is seemingly wonderful. It held Messrs. Finkleburg and Schmidt until so late an hour that they missed the train. In blissful commune they whiled away the weary hours until the whistle of the freight recalled them from their fascination. Then, each grabbed a hat, and started on a dead run for the depot, arriving just in time to see the caboose disappearing from view. Their only recourse to get home was a livery team, which idea, as soon as invented, was carried out. They came into Arkansas City yesterday morning looking sleepy, tired, and worn, but nevertheless happy.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

Anthracite Coal. For the next ten days we will take orders, to be delivered in October, at $13.00 per ton. Special rate on five ton lots. Winfield Coal Co.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

BURDEN=S REPUBLICAN ENTHUSIASM.

A number of our citizens attended the Blaine and Logan pole raising at Burden on Monday and report the biggest crowd that our sister city, considering all her previous big days, ever saw. And the enthusiasm was equal to the magnificent crowd. The Winfield Glee Club, composed of Messrs. Blair, Snow, Roberts, Shaw, and Crozier, with Prof. Stimson, organist, and Burden=s two splendid brass bands, furnished the best of music for the occasion, while Messrs. Jennings and Asp delivered rousing addresses. The pole was one hundred and twenty-five feet high and was raised without an accident. In striking contrast was this demonstration to the Democratic pole raising at the same place a few weeks ago, when they had to call on Republicans to help boost their poor old stick into the air; where no music, no speaking, and no crowd were the principal attractionsCa regular Democratic fizzle. Burden and vicinity are rife with true-blue, energetic, intelligent Republicans, and the fact that enough Democrats can=t be found to raise a Cleveland and Hendricks pole is the greatest index to the prosperity, substantial and general enterprise of that sprightly little city and surrounding territory.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

Paper announced the public schools of Winfield opened on Monday morning. AWith the opening of school, the pressing need of the third ward school building, which is now under contract, is again forcibly brought up.@

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

What is White Bronze.

It is the name given the monuments, statuary, medallions, etc., cast from refined zinc, and frosted with the sandblast finish. Why is it called AWhite@ Bronze? To distinguish it from the copper or olive bronze. How does the price of White Bronze compare with granite? It costs less, according to design; though in the plainest of the small work, a cheap grade of stone can be had for about the same as in White Bronze. White Bronze is sold on its merits, and if it were twice as expensive as stone when erected, it would be far cheaper in the end. Is zinc a preserver of other metals? It is. A coating of zinc on iron will preserve it a great many years; it is then called galvanized iron, which is in use all over the world. Why is zinc so enduring? Science tells us that when Azinc is exposed to air or water, its surface becomes covered with a film of oxide, which does not increase, and which will resist the effects of the atmosphere for all time to come.@ For further particulars, address R. U. Hess, Arkansas City, Kansas, District Agent for White Bronze Co., DeMoines, Iowa.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

To My Patrons. You know of my recent, dangerous illness. It has left my lungs in such a diseased condition as to require a change of location for a few months at least. You also know that I control specific remedies for Neuralgia, Catarrh of the head, Dyspepsia, and Female Weakness. These remedies, with full written instructions, will be furnished at one half my usual rates. And all persons holding accounts against me, and all owing me will please call at once for settlement, and oblige, etc. T. B. TAYLOR, M. D.

P.S. Call and get a $200 Organ for $75 and a $700 Piano for $297.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

The Death Record.

DIED. On Sunday, the 28th, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Stivers, of Floral, lost their little son, Johnnie.

DIED. On Monday, the 29th, Mr. and Mrs. A. Barr, of this city, laid away their 10 year old son.

DIED. Tuesday, the 30th, witnessed the death of Tom Wheeler, the infant son of T. H. and Lizzie Soward.

DIED. The youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Hank Paris died.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

We were favored Wednesday with a call from Dr. T. H. Elder, who has recently located here. He was a practicing physician of long standing in Monroe County, Iowa, and will follow his profession here. The Doctor is a very pleasant gentleman and comes among us with the highest recommendations. We clip the following from the Albin, Iowa, Union.

ADr. T. H. Elder, who left us for a new home in Kansas, has been a practicing physician in this city and country for more than twenty years with eminent success, building up a reputation that is worth more than money. He will succeed wherever his lot may be cast. Success to he and his good wife in their new home. . . .

ADr. T. H. Elder with his family have left for Winfield, Kansas, where they expect to make their future home. Their going away leaves a vacancy in society here which may be difficult to fill. His family will be an element of strength for all that is good in the community where they may settle and life.@

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

MARRIED. Married at the Brettun House, Winfield, Kansas, Sept. 24th, 1884, by Rev. B. Kelly, Mr. Samuel C. Brown of Wichita, Kansas, and Miss Laura M. Fowler of Richmond, Indiana.

MARRIED. At the Central Hotel, Winfield, Kansas, Sept. 26th, 1884, by Rev. B. Kelly, Mr. Joseph Kerns to Miss Ella Holly, all of Cowley County, Kansas.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

GENERAL NOTES OF THE FAIR.

Cowley=s fair this year was, in some departments, especially that of agricultural display, greatly inferior to that of last year. In the agricultural department this was largely due to the fact that crops are not generally so good as last year, and that no one interested themselves sufficiently in making the collection. In the cattle department the premiums were too small and the charges for stalls and pens too high, as was also the case in the horse department. These mistakes will be remedied in another year. The display in hogs and sheep was very fine, although many exhibitors were deterred from bringing hogs through fear of cholera. In fruit and household products the display was magnificent. In stock, while the numbers were not so large as last year, the grades were better, and spoke well for the success of our stock breeders.

Financially and in point of attendance the fair was much ahead of last year. The attendance on Thursday was about ten thousand, on Friday eight thousand, and on Saturday five thousand. The net profits, after paying all premiums and expenses, will be about eighteen hundred dollars.

The fair is now on a firm, sound, and prosperous basis, with all its stock placed and a good surplus in the treasury. It now behooves the stockholders and directors to so adjust the next premium list as to do away with as many of its objectionable features as possible and offer premiums large enough to make it an object for all to bring out their stock and productions.

Mr. A. J. Thompson=s premium of his Short Horn cattle amounted to $88.50.

John R. Smith=s herd of thoroughbreds were beauties and carried off first premium as a herd.

J. Scott Baker=s fine premium Short Horn bull was a fine animal and attracted much attention.

Mrs. Wesley McEwen was very fortunate and had a splendid display of jellies, preserves, and canned goods.

N. J. Thompson took $89 in premiums in the cattle ring with his thoroughbreds. His cattle were very fine.

Isaac Wood took $55.50 in premiums on his hog exhibit and sold his huge show hog, AKentucky King, 2661,@ to Stewart & Boyle, of Wichita, for $100.

N. L. Yarbrough=s fine display of colts from his noted stallion, AClyde,@ attracted great attention, and he carried off a whole bolt of blue ribbon.

Bahntge, Kates & Co., only exhibited one cow out of their splendid herd of thoroughbreds, and she took $41 in premiums. Next year they expect to down the county.

E. Copeland & Son, of Douglass, exhibited their splendid herd of Merino sheep and took a large number of premiums. The wooly friends of man were out in beauty and value.

The display of S. Kleeman of dry goods of all kinds from his store showed much enterprise and he made many friends by his gentlemanly deportment in explaining his attractions.

The beautiful vase of Cowley County stone, displaying the workmanship and artistic taste of Frank L. Wright, worthily took the blue ribbon. It was four feet high and greatly admired.

AExecutor,@ the pretty racer in charge of F. M. Harlan, of Parsons, was the lion of the free for all speed ring events, roping in first money. He is a half brother of Judge McDonald=s stallion colt.

The careful manner in which Uncle Wesley Paris sprinkled the Fair ground and the avenue leading to them, last week, with a little Providential assistance, was a great source of pleasure to the vast crowd. Uncle Wesley never does things by halves.

There were but two fights and no arrests on the grounds. Much credit is due chief of police Siverd and his efficient aides, Messrs. Tansey and Finch, for the able manner in which the police force was handled.

Our merchants showed characteristic enterprise by closing their stores and turning out in full force at the fair, on AWinfield Day.@ The grounds, as a result, were continually crowded with surging humanity Thursday afternoon, all city business being suspended.

Hendricks & Wilson had a display of stoves which was highly creditable to their ever-reliable establishment. Mr. Hendricks was kept busy explaining the points of interest to the gentle housewives, who are always looking out for improvements in the cooking art.

Mr. J. T. Orr, who won the gold medal in the five mile race, is one of the fastest, as well as one of the most expert riders in the state. He has been engaged to travel with a large circus next year. His feats of fancy riding at the rink Saturday evening were wonderful.

The horticultural exhibit at the fair is especially worthy of note and a finer Alay out@ we challenge any county in the west, of the age of Cowley, to produce. About every variety of fruit that ever grew on a tree was there to be seen. It was positive proof of Cowley=s adaptation to fruit.

The noted sorrel, ACaroline,@ who won first money in the 2:40 pacing race, making the mile in 2:39-1/2, and also took first premium in sweepstakes for best mare any age or breed, was purchased soon after her victories by Judge J. Wade McDonald, for $1,000. The Judge is a great admirer of fancy horse flesh, and in ACaroline@ has a daisy.

Harry West, the young bicyclist from Wichita, was unfortunate. His wheel threw him the first heat, bruising him badly. In the second heat he was thrown again, his wheel falling into that ridden by Mr. Page, and completely demolishing it. Mr. Page was quite badly hurt, in addition to the loss of his hundred and fifty dollar bicycle.

A two-gallon Ademijohn@ of whiskey was captured by the police force and turned over to the secretary as Acontraband goods.@ During the day it mysteriously disappeared, since which time neither whiskey nor demijohn has been heard of. It was taken from the office while the secretary was attending to his duties in the judges= stand during the races by some parched and thirsty individual.

That Cowley is making wonderful strides in the improvement of her cattle and horses, our fair readily proved. There were any number of big Clydesdales, Norman, and Canadian and a profusion of trotting and running horses, together with as fine brooders and yearlings as any county can produce. The long-horned, wild-eyed Texas cattle have given place to Short-horns, Galloways, Jerseys, Polled-Angus, and the other high grades. The hint of Providence is being well heeded in the number of fine cattle being raised in Cowley.

In chronicling a visit to our fair, the A. C. Republican says: AOnce more the fact that Kansas leads the Union in agriculture productions was verified. A fine display of fruits of all kind met our gaze on all sides in the horticultural hall. S. E. Maxwell had a magnificent display of fruit there. Corn, which beat anything we ever saw in the ASucker@ state, was piled around in the agricultural hall. One ear we picked up and examined measured 14 inches in length, and as near as we could count had over 1,486 grains on the cob. Wheat, oats, blue-grass, rye, and in fact all kinds of agricultural products were displayed. The number of cattle on exhibition Wednesday was small, but the grade was first class.@

We print below a complete list of premiums awarded from the Secretary=s books.

CLASS ACHORSES.

PERCHERON NORMAN.

Stallion, 4 years old and over: R. B. Noble, first premium; S. Allison, second premium.

Filly, three years old and under four: C. A. Lawson, first; Henry B. Porter, second.

CLYDESDALE.

Stallion, 4 years old and over: N. L. Yarbrough, first; C. Kimble, second.

Stallion, two years old and under three: S. Allison, first.

Mare, four year old and over: Silas Kennedy, first.

Mare, three years old and under four: Jas. Tweedie, first.

Mare, two years old and under two: John Peterson, first.

Mare colt: Silas Kennedy, first.

GENERAL PURPOSES.

Stallion, four years old and over: James Hubbard, first; Silas Kennedy, second.

Stallion, three years old and under four: C. P. Cogswell, first.

Colt, one year old and under two: M. L. Read, first; N. J. Thompson, second.

Stallion colt, E. H. Copple, first; J. P. Suber [?Stuber?], second.

Gelding, four years old and over: G. S. Manser, first; S. C. Sumpter, second.

Mare, four years old and over; W. P. Coff, first; C. Kimble, second.

Mare, three years old and under four: H. C. McDorman, first; U. P. Porter, second.

Mare, two years old and under three: C. Kimble, first.

Mare, 1 year old and under 2; N. J. Thompson, first.

Mare colt, J. B. Evans, first; C. Kimble, second.

DRAFT HORSES.

Stallion, 4 years old and over: Vermilye Bros., 1st; R. B. Noble, 2nd.

Stallion, 2 years old and under 3: S. Allison.

Stallion colt, 1 year old or over; John Peterson, first.

Stallion colt, A. Tinsman, first; D. S. Sherrard, 2nd.

Mare, 4 years old and over: D. S. Sherrard, 1st; D. S. Sherrard, 2nd.

Mare, 3 years old and under 4: James Tweedie, 1st; W. P. Porter, 2nd.

Mare, 2 years old and under 3; James Tweedie, 1st.

Mare colt, T. W. Dichen, 1st; F. A. A. Williams, 2nd.

ROADSTERS.

Span of roadsters over 4 years old; C. C. Pierce, 1st; Fred Barron, 2nd.

Stallion roadster any age, A. J. Lyon, 1st; S. Allison, 2nd.

Single roadster, mare or gelding, 4 years old or over; Arthur Bangs, 1st, Joe Harter, 2nd.

SWEEPSTAKES.

Stallion any age or blood, A. J. Lyons.

Mare any age or blood, W. P. Poff.

Brood mare, with colt; N. L. Yarbrough.

Stallion showing best five colts, N. L. Yarbrough.

JACKS AND MULES.

Jack any age or greed; W. T. Richardson, 1st; James Stewart, 2nd.

Best pair mules for farm work: C. J. Jess, 1st.

CLASS B.CCATTLE.

SHORT HORNS.

Best bull, 3 years old and over; J. Scott Baker, 1st; F. A. A. Williams, 2nd.

Bull, 2 years old and under 3; N. J. Thompson, 1st.

Bull 1 year old and under 2; John R. Smith and Son, 1st.

Bull under 1 year, John R. Smith and Son, 1st.

Cow, 3 years old and over: Bahntge, Kates & Co., 1st; John R. Smith & Son, 2nd.

Cow 2 years old and under 3; John R. Smith & Son, 1st and 2nd.

Heifer under 1 year, John R. Smith & Son, 1st.

HEREFORDS.

Bull 3 years old and over: C. Cowswell, 1st.

Bull, 2 years old and under 3, L. F. Johnson, 1st.

Best Polled-Angus bull 2 years old, Vermilye Bros., 1st.

Best Jersey bull, F. A. A. Williams, 1st.

Best Jersey cow, John W. Curns, 1st.

GRADES AND CROSSES.

Bull 1 year old and under 2, J. Scott Baker, 1st.

Bull calf under 1 year, N. J. Thompson, 1st and 2nd.

Cow 3 years old or over, John R. Smith, 1st; N. J. Thompson, 2nd.

Heifer 2 years old and under 3, N. J. Thompson, 1st; F. A. A. Williams, 2nd.

Heifer 1 year old and under 2, N. J. Thompson, 1st and 2nd.

Heifer under 1 year, N. J. Thompson, 1st and 2nd.

Best fat cow, Bahntge, Kates & Co., 1st; T. M. Graham, 2nd.

Best herd thoroughbreds, John R. Smith, 1st.

SWEEPSTAKES.

Best bull any age or blood, N. J. Thompson, 1st.

Best cow any age or blood, Bahntge, Kates & Co., 1st.

Bull with 4 of his offspring, N. J. Thompson.

BERKSHIRES.

In this lot Mr. E. R. Morse, of Maple Township, swept the board, taking every premium, amounting to $49.50.

POLAND CHINA.

Board 1 year old and over, Isaac Wood, 1st.

Board 6 months old, Isaac Wood, 1st and 2nd.

Board 4 months old, John R. Smith, 1st; Samuel Axley, 2nd.

Sow 1 year old or over, John R. Smith, 1st; Isaac Wood, 2nd.

Sow 6 months old, Isaac Wood, 1st.

Sow 4 months old, Isaac Wood, 1st; Samuel Axley, 2nd.

Sow and six pigs, Isaac Wood, 1st.

Best pen of 6 pigs, Isaac Wood, 1st.

SWEEPSTAKES.

Best board any age or breed, Isaac Wood, 1st.

Best sow any age or breed, E. R. Morse, 1st.

Best collection of swine, Isaac Wood, 1st.

CLASS B.CSHEEP.

FINE WOOLS.

Ram 2 years old and over, E. Copeland, 1st and 2nd.

Ram 1 year old, E. Copeland and Son, 1st; Neer Bros, 2nd.

Ram lamb, Copeland and Son, 1st; Near Bros., 2nd.

Ewe 2 years old, Copeland and Son, 1st and 2nd.

Ewe 1 year old, Copeland and Son, 1st and 2nd.

Three ewe lambs, Copeland & Son, 1st.

LONG WOOLS.

Ram 2 years old and over, John W. Pierce, 1st and 2nd.

Ram 1 year old and under 2, John W. Pierce, 1st and 2nd.

Ram lamb, James Tweedie, 1st.

Ewe 2 years old and over, H. A. Ensign, 1st; James Tweedie, 2nd.

Ewe 1 year old, H. A. Ensign, 1st.

Three ewe lambs, James Tweedie, 1st; H. A. Ensign, 2nd.

SWEEPSTAKES.

Ram any age or breed, E. Copeland, 1st.

Ewe any age or breed, E. Copeland, 1st.

Buck with 5 of his lambs, E. Copeland, 1st.

Flock of 15 of any breed, John W. Pierce.

Flock Angora goats, Wm. Wright, 1st.

CLASS G.CGRAINS, GRASSES, AND VEGETABLES.

Best half bushel red fall wheat, J. D. Guthrie, 1st; Alex Fuller, 2nd.

Best half bushel red oats, J. W. Browning, 1st; S. S. Linn, 2nd.

Best half bushel white corn, Silas Kennedy, 1st; T. W. Dichen, 1nd.

Half bushel yellow corn, D. P. Hurst, 1st; T. H. Jackson, 2nd.

Half bushel pop corn, T. H. Jackson, 1st; T. M. Johnson, 2nd.

Bundle broom-corn, D. A. Smith, 1st; M. C. Gibson, 2nd.

Bundle millet, D. P. Hurst, 1st; A. J. McCollom, 2nd.

Bundle blue grass, S. E. Maxwell, 1st; D. Knox, 2nd.

Bundle Johnson grass, J. W. Cottingham, 1st; D. S. Sherrard, 2nd.

Peck early Irish potatoes, John R. Sumpter, 1st; George Vanway, 2nd.

Peck late Irish potatoes, J. D. Guthrie, 1st; S. P. Case, 2nd.

Peck sweet potatoes, E. M. Johnson, 1st; Geo. Vanway, 2nd.

Peck of turnips, J. M. Johnson, 1st.

Peck of beets, George Vanway, 1st.

Peck Parsnips, George Vanway, 1st.

Peck carrots, George Vanway, 1st.

Peck tomatoes, W. C. Hayden, 1st.

Cabbage, George Vanway, 1st.

Pumpkins, D. P. Hurst, 1st.

Squashes, J. M. Jackson, 1st.

Watermelons, Wm. Baruth, 1st.

Muskmelons, Jas. F. Martin, 1st.

Cucumbers, George Vanway, 1st.

Pieplant, George Vanway, 1st.

Best display vegetables, Evalene Hunt, 1st; George Vanway, 2nd.

CLASS H.CHOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS.

Best 2 pounds butter, Mrs. P. B. Lee, 1st.

Best 5 gallons sorghum, C. P. Cogswell, 1st.

Best two loaves of wheat bread made of hop yeast, Mrs. S. S. Linn, 1st; Mrs. D. S. Sherrard, 2nd.

Best 2 loaves brown bread, Mrs. S. S. Linn, 1st.

Best white cake, Mrs. Wesley McEwen, 1st.

Best Apple pie, Miss Alice Graham, 1st; Mrs. Wesley McEwen, 2nd.

Peach pie, Mrs. Wesley McEwen, 1st; Mrs. S. S. Linn, 2nd.

Cherry pie, Mrs. S. S. Linn, 1st.

Lemon pie, Mrs. S. S. Linn, 1st.

Custard pie, Mrs. S. S. Linn, 1st.

Pumpkin pie, Mrs. S. S. Linn, 1st; Mrs. A. H. Bangs, 2nd.

Best sample homemade soap, Mrs. P. B. Lee, 1st.

Apricot jelly, Mrs. M. E. Sumpter, 1st; Mrs. C. Ferguson, 2nd.

Apple jelly, Mollie Mitchell, 1st; Mrs. M. E. Sumpter, 2nd.

Blackberry jelly, Mrs. M. E. Sumpter, 1st; Mrs. Cal Ferguson, 2nd.

Current jelly, Mrs. Wesley McEwen, 1st; Mrs. Cal Ferguson, 2nd.

Cherry jelly, Mrs. M. E. Sumpter, 1st; Mollie Mitchell, 2nd.

Cranberry jelly, Mollie Mitchell, 1st.

Gooseberry jelly, Mrs. Wesley McEwen, 1st; Mollie Mitchell, 2nd.

Lemon jelly, Mrs. D. S. Sherrard, 1st; Mrs. M. E. Sumpter, 2nd.

Orange jelly, Mrs. M. E. Sumpter, 1st.

Plum jelly, Mrs. D. S. Sherrard, 1st; Lydia Serrott, 2nd.

Peach jelly, Lydia Serrott, 1st; Mrs. M. E. Sumpter, 2nd.

Quince jelly, Mrs. M. E. Sumpter, 1st; Mrs. D. S. Sherrard, 2nd.

Rhubarb jelly, Mrs. M. E. Sumpter, 1st.

Siberian crab jelly, Mrs. C. Ferguson, 1st; Mrs. T. M. Graham, 2nd.

Strawberry jelly, Mrs. M. E. Sumpter, 1st; Mollie Mitchell, 2nd.

Grape jelly, green, Mrs. Wesley McEwen, 1st; Mollie Mitchell, 2nd.

Grape jelly, white, Mrs. C. Ferguson, 1st.

Grape jelly, red, Mrs. Wesley McEwen, 1st; Mrs. T. M. Graham, 2nd

Best display of jellies, Mrs. M. E. Sumpter, 1st.

CANNED FRUITS.

Apples, Mrs. S. S. Linn, 1st; Mrs. F. W. Manser, 2nd.

Blackberries, Mrs. Wesley McEwen, 1st; Mrs. S. S. Linn, 2nd.

Cherries, Mrs. Wesley McEwen, 1st; Mrs. T. M. Graham, 2nd.

Gooseberries, Mrs. S. S. Linn, 1st; Mrs. Wesley McEwen, 2nd.

Grapes, Mrs. Wesley McEwen, 1st; Mrs. Geo. W. Robinson, 2nd.

Peaches, Mrs. T. M. Graham, 1st; Mrs. Wesley McEwen, 2nd.

Pears, Mrs. T. M. Graham, 1st; Mrs. S. S. Linn, 2nd.

Plums, Mrs. T. M. Graham, 1st; Mrs. Ira Holmes, 2nd.

Quinces, Mrs. J. A. Cooper, 1st; Mrs. F. W. Manser, 2nd.

Raspberries, Mrs. D. S. Sherrard, 1st; Mrs. F. W. Manser, 2nd.

Strawberries, Mrs. F. W. Manser, 1st.

Siberian crabs, Mrs. Geo. W. Robinson, 1st; Mrs. F. W. Manser, 2nd.

Tomatoes, Mrs. S. S. Linn, 1st; Mrs. Wesley McEwen, 2nd.

Apricot, Mrs. T. M. Graham, 1st; Mrs. S. S. Linn, 2nd.

Best display of canned fruits, Mrs. Wesley McEwen, 1st.

PRESERVES.

Apples, Lidia Serrott, 1st; Mrs. S. S. Linn, 2nd.

Blackberries, Mrs. Wesley McEwen, 1st; Mrs. Geo. W. Robinson, 2nd.

Cherries, Mrs. Ira Holmes, 1st; Mrs. W. W. Andrews, 2nd.

Citron, Mrs. S. S. Linn, 1st; Mrs. N. S. Perry, 2nd.

Gooseberry, Mrs. S. S. Linn, 1st; Mrs. Geo. W. Robinson, 2nd.

Grapes, Mrs. Geo. W. Robinson, 1st; Mrs. N. S. Perry, 2nd.

Pears, Mrs. E. J. Dawson, 1st; Mrs. S. S. Linn, 2nd.

Peaches, Mrs. S. S. Linn, 1st; Mrs. N. S. Perry, 2nd.

Plum, Mrs. S. S. Linn, 1st; Mrs. Geo. W. Robinson, 2nd.

Quinces, Mrs. Geo. W. Robinson, 1st.

Siberian crab, Mrs. Geo. W. Robinson, 1st; Mrs. Ira Holmes, 2nd.

Strawberries, Mrs. H. D. Gans, 1st; Mrs. N. S. Perry, 2nd.

Raspberries, Mrs. N. S. Perry, 1st.

Tomatoes, Mrs. S. S. Linn, 1st; Mrs. Ira Holmes, 2nd.

Best display of preserves, Mrs. Geo. Robinson, 1st.

Best peck of dried apples, S. E. Maxwell.

Peck of dried peaches, S. E. Maxwell, 1st; Mrs. Arthur Bangs, 2nd.

BUTTERS OR JAMS.

Apple butter, Mrs. Geo. W. Robinson, 1st; Mrs. S. S. Linn, 2nd.

Peach butter, Mrs. S. S. Linn, 1st; Mrs. Wesley McEwen, 2nd.

Plum butter, Mrs. S. S. Linn, 1st; Mrs. Geo. W. Robinson, 2nd.

Pear butter, Mrs. S. S. Linn, 1st.

Grape butter, Mrs. Wesley McEwen, 1st; Mrs. S. S. Linn, 2nd.

Blackberry butter, Mrs. S. S. Linn, 1st; Mrs. Geo. W. Robinson, 2nd.

Gooseberry butter, Mrs. S. S. Linn, 1st; Mrs. Ira Holmes, 2nd.

Musk-melon butter, Mrs. W. Rorrick, 1st.

Best display of butters, Mrs. S. S. Linn, 1st.

PICKLES.

Pickled grapes, Mrs. S. S. Linn, 1st; Mrs. Ira Holmes, 2nd.

Pickled cherries, Mrs. Geo. W. Robinson, 1st; Mrs. S. S. Linn, 2nd.

Pickled peaches, Mrs. S. S. Linn, 1st; Mrs. Wesley McEwen, 2nd.

Pickled cucumbers, Mrs. S. S. Linn, 1st.

Sweet pickled pears, Mrs. S. S. Linn, 1st.

Sour pickled cucumbers, Mrs. Wesley McEwen, 1st; Mrs. S. S. Linn, 2nd.

Sour pickled tomatoes, Mrs. Wesley McEwen, 1st; Mrs. S. S. Linn, 2nd.

Pickled cauliflower, Mrs. S. S. Linn, 1st.

Pickled tomatoes, Mrs. S. S. Linn, 1st.

Pickled Piccalilli, Mrs. Wesley McEwen, 1st; Mrs. S. S. Linn, 2nd.

Pickled stuffed peppers, Mrs. S. S. Linn, 1st.

Pickled cabbage, Mrs. S. S. Linn, 1st; Mrs. S. S. Linn, 2nd.

Tomato catsup, Mrs. S. S. Linn, 1st; Mrs. Wesley McEwen, 2nd.

Gooseberry catsup, Mrs. S. S. Linn, 1st; Mrs. Wesley McEwen, 2nd.

Best display of pickles and catsups, Mrs. S. S. Linn, 1st.

CLASS I.CFRUIT.

FALL APPLES.

Best peck Maiden Blush, D. Bovee, 1st; H. Hawkins, 2nd.

Best peck Rambo, H. Hawkins, 1st; D. Bovee, 2nd.

WINTER APPLES.

Best peck Wine Sap, J. D. Guthrie, 1st; R. Wellman, 2nd.

Best peck Ben Davis, John Mentch, 1st; T. H. Jackson, 2nd.

Best peck Jonathan, T. H. Jackson, 1st; D. Bovee, 2nd.

Best peck Rawler Janet, R. Wellman, 1st; H. Hawkins, 2nd.

Best peck Missouri Pippen, A. De Turk, 1st; T. H. Jackson, 2nd.

Best peck Dominie, H. Hawkins, 1st; D. Bovee, 2nd.

Best peck Wagener, Silas Kennedy, 1st; D. Bovee, 2nd.

Best Peck Willow Twig, T. H. Jackson, 1st; S. D. Cunningham, 2nd.

Best Peck Smiths Cider, F. A. A. Williams, 1st; D. Bovee, 2nd.

Best Peck Grimes Golden Pippin, D. Bovee, 1st; G. W. Young, 2nd.

Best display Heaths cling peaches, A. Thineman, 1st; W. L. Seacat, 2nd.

Best platter Bartlett pears, Andrews Dawson, 1st; Jacob Nixon, 2nd.

Best platter pears any variety, A. De Turk, 1st; P. Case, 2nd.

Best platter Quinces, S. B. Fleming, 1st.

Best platter None Such, G. W. Young, 1st.

Best platter King of Tompkins County, S. C. Cunningham, 1st.

Best platter Talpehoehm, S. C. Cunningham, 1st; D. Bovee, 2nd.

Best platter Ortley, S. C. Sumpter, 1st; R. Wellman, 2nd.

Best platter Vandevere, Andrew Dawson, 1st; F. A. A. Williams, 2nd.

Best display fruit from any one orchard in Cowley County, C. J. Braine, 1st.

CLASS J.CFLORAL.

Best collection house plants, Belle Linn, 1st.

Best hand bouquets, Hope Manser, 1st and 2nd.

Best half dozen button-hole bouquets, Mrs. D. L. Kretsinger, 1st; Hope Manser, 2nd.

CLASS K.CFINE ARTS.

Landscape from nature in oil, Mrs. C. Collins, 1st; Mrs. A. C. Bangs, 2nd.

Animal piece in oil from life, Mrs. Geo. Ordway, 1st.

Fruit piece in oil, Miss Cora Bullene, 1st; Mrs. Geo. Ordway, 2nd.

Portrait from life in oil, water, or crayon, Mrs. Geo. Ordway, 1st and 2nd.

Fancy painting in oil, Mrs. Geo. Ordway, 1st.

Animal or bird piece in water colors, Mrs. A. C. Bangs, 1st.

Fancy painting in water colors, Mrs. Geo. Ordway, 1st.

Landscape in crayon, Mrs. J. A. Cooper, 1st and 2nd.

Specimen Kensington painting, Mrs. Geo. Ordway, 1st and 2nd.

Specimen plaque painting, Bertha Wallis, 1st.

Collection of oil paintings by owner, Mrs. Geo. Ordway, 1st.

Collection decorated pottery by owner, Mrs. Geo. Ordway, 1st.

Collection photographs done by exhibiter, D. Rodocker, 1st.

Landscape in oil, Mrs. S. Lowe, 1st.

Animal painting in oil, Mrs. Geo. Ordway, 1st.

Geographical drawing by public school pupil, H. L. Snyder, 1st.

Bouquet Swiss flowers, Libbie Paris, 1st.

Brass pounding, Mrs. J. S. Wellas, 1st.

CLASS L.CNEEDLE AND FANCY WORK.

Best Specimen silk embroidery, Mrs. Mattie Lahr, 1st and 2nd.

Best Specimen silk embroidery on flannel, Mrs. L. Lowe, 1st.

Best hand embroidered handkerchief, Mrs. Geo. W. Robinson, 1st.

Best hand embroidered infants dress, Mrs. Wesley McEwen, 1st.

Best hand embroidered ladies underwear, Mrs. L. Fluke, 1st.

Handsomest embroidery on R. R. Canvass, Mrs. U. S. Waugh, 1st.

Handsomest embroidery on Java canvas, Mrs. W. H. Albro, 1st and 2nd.

Handsomest embroidery on honey comb canvas, Mrs. S. Lowe, 1st.

Best machine tucked skirt, Mrs. T. M. McGuire, 1st and 2nd; ditto suit underwear.

Best handmade gents shirt, Mrs. M. F. Schooling, 1st.

Best Specimen plain sewing by a lady over sixty years, Mrs. M. F. Schooling, 1st and 2nd.

Best Specimen hem stitching, Mrs. Geo. W. Robinson, 1st and 2nd.

Best Specimen crewel work, Mrs. Geo. Ordway, 1st and 2nd.

Bet Specimen crochet edge in linen, Mrs. U. S. Waugh, 1st.

Best display crochet, Mrs. V. E. Christie, 1st and 2nd.

Handsomest crochet tidie, Mrs. U. S. Waugh, 1st and 2nd.

Handsomest shawl, Mrs. J. S. Wellas, 1st and 2nd.

Best crochet muffler, Mrs. Geo. W. Robinson, 1st and 2nd.

Best knit silk mitten, Mrs. S. D. Pryor, 1st.

Best knit worsted mittens, Mrs. Ira Holmes, 1st.

Best work in plush, Mrs. W. H. Albro, 1st.

Best Specimen mosaic work, Gertrude McKinley, 1st.

Handsomest Specimen ribbon work, Mrs. Geo. W. Robinson, 1st.

Handsomest Specimen arosene embroidery, Mrs. J. S. Wellas, 1st.

Handsomest Specimen chenille, Mrs. J. S. Walles, 1st.

Handsomest sofa pillow, silk embroidered, Mrs. W. H. Albro.

Handsomest sofa pillow crazy-work, Mrs. M. Schooling, 1st.

Best outline silk embroidery, Miss Chrissie Wright, 1st.

Best outline cotton embroidery, Miss Minnie Binney, 1st.

Best hand-made point lace, Mrs. Geo. Robinson, 1st.

Handsomest Kensington silk embroidery, Mrs. S. Lowe, 1st.

Handsomest Kensington crewel embroidery, Mrs. W. H. Albro, 1st.

Best darned-net bed spread, Miss Mattie Linn, 1st.

Handsome silk quilt, Miss Minnie Binney, 1st.

Handsomest calico quilt, Mrs. H. L. Steele, 1st.

Handsomest fancy quilt, Miss Matie Linn, 1st.

Handsomest log cabin quilt, ditto.

Handsomest toilet set, Mrs. W. H. Albro, 1st.

Handsomest rug any design or make, Mrs. E. D. Kelly, 1st.

Handsomest ottoman cover, Miss Emma Weymer, 1st.

Handsomest camp mat, E. D. Kelly, 1st.

Handsomest afghan, Miss Crissie Wright, 1st.

Ladies white apron, Mrs. H. G. Johnston, 1st.

Child=s white apron, Minnie Young, 1st.

Best hand-made calico dress, Mrs. Fluke, 1st.

Best Specimen of plain knitting, E. D. Kelly, 1st.

Best darned-net apron, Mrs. Geo. W. Robinson, 1st.

Best Specimen fancy knitting, Mrs. M. F. Schooling, 1st.

Handsomest table scarf, Miss Ida Trezise, 1st.

Handsomest chair scarf, Mrs. H. G. Johnson, 1st.

Handsomest splasher, Miss Matie Linn, 1st.

Handsomest pin cushion, Mrs. S. Lowe, 1st.

Handsomest chair cushion, E. D. Kelly, 1st.

Handsomest chair cover, Mrs. W. H. Albro, 1st.

Handsomest pillow roll, for chair, Mrs. Geo. W. Robinson, 1st.

Handsomest hand bag, Mrs. W. H. Albro, 1st.

Handsomest pin cushion, J. S. R. Bates, 1st.

Handsomest embroidered hose, Mrs. Geo. W. Robinson, 1st. Best specimen of drawn work ditto.

Best and prettiest thing of any design or make, Mrs. W. H. Albro, 1st.

Lace mits, E. D. Kelly, 1st.

Flannel skirt, E. D. Kelly, 1st.

Couch cover, E. D. Kelly, 1st.

Knit tidy, E. D. Kelly, 1st.

Child=s needle work, Flora Bullene.

Hearth rug, Mrs. Susan W. Shaw, 1st and 2nd.

Ten yards of rag carpet, Lydia Wilmot, 1st; Mrs. S. J. Hepler, 2nd.

Pair woolen stockings, Mrs. Sallie Holland, 1st; Mrs. M. F. Schooling, 2nd.

Pair woolen socks, Mrs. Ira Holmes, 1st, Mrs. M. J. Norton, 2nd.

Pair wool mittens, Mrs. Ira Holmes, 1st; Mrs. M. F. Schooling, 2nd.

CLASS N.CMUSICAL HISTORY.

Church organ, Kansas Organ Co., 1st; Chicago Chapel, 2nd.

Cottage Organ, Chicago Cottage, F. M. Friend, 1st.

SPECIAL PREMIUMS.

One or more best sheaves of wheat, $10.00 by Bliss & Wood, Isaac Wood, 1st.

By Hendricks & Wilson, $2.50 for largest pumpkin in Cowley County, D. P. Hurst.

By Wm. Newton, for graceful riding by boy under 12 years riding saddle worth $5, and Ladies riding whip, worth $5 for graceful riding by girl under 12, Willie Sherrard, 1st; Cora Wood, 2nd.

By J. L. Horning, $5 for largest ear of corn by weight, T. H. Jackson, 1st.

By Horning & Whitney, $5 for best handmade sun bonnet by girl under 14, Dora B. Kimball, 1st.

By A. T. Spotswood $5 for best five pounds of butter in one pound rolls, Mrs. P. B. Lee, 1st.

By McDonald & Miner $5 for best handmade Misses white apron by any girl under 15 years, Mamie Young.

By A. H. Doane, $5 for 10 best and heaviest Irish potatoes; $3. to 1st, $2 to 2nd; Jno. R. Sumpter, 1st; J. D. Guthrie, 2nd.

By P. H. Albright & Co., $30 for the bushel of corn weighing 70 pounds with least number of ears: T. H. Jackson, $15; M. P. Raw, $10; Silas Kennedy, $5.

SPEED RING.

WEDNESDAY.

No. 1, trotting, green horses, $35 purse: R. B. Pratt, ALittle Crow,@ got the pot, distancing his competitors.

No. 2, running, half mile dash, purse $35, Dickie O, 1st; Little Nick, 2nd.

THURSDAY.

No. 2, pacing, 3 minute class, purse $100: Sadie Burns, 1st; Hoosier Bill, 2nd; Monon, 3rd.

No. 4, running, half mile, 2 in 3, purse $100: Rex Stratton, 1st; Charlie Ross, 2nd.

No. 5, trotting, 3 minutes class, purse $100: Hattie R., 1st; Rebecca, 2nd; Strange Moore, 3rd.

FRIDAY.

No. 7, pacing, 2:40 class, purse $125: Caroline, 1st; Hoosier Bill, 2nd.

No. 8, trotting, free for all, citizens purse of $250: Executor, 1st; Fred Douglass, 2nd; Hattie R., 3rd.

SATURDAY.

No. 9, running novelty race, $25 to 1/4 mile; $35 to 2 mile; $50 to 3/4 mile; $50 to mile post. Beeswing took 1st, 2nd, and 3rd money. Estella took the mile.

Owing to the rain on Saturday afternoon the Consolation race and the $50 purse for Cowley County buggy horses did not come off. There were sixteen entries in the buggy race, and it would have proven one of the most interesting of the fair.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

Attention. The Blaine and Logan Club will meet in the Courthouse next Monday evening, for uniforming and drill. All members are requested to be present.

SPENCE MINER, Captain.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

STREAKS OF SUNSHINE. [ADS.]

For Sale. 400 yearling steers, good Natives. A. J. Greiner, Sedan, Kansas.

Wanted. Day Boarders in private family. Southeast corner 8th Avenue & Loomis Street.

Come and see our library lamps, the like never was in the city before, at Wallis & Wallis=.

Something new. The Bent Wood churn is the best kind, call and see them at Wallis & Wallis=.

Take your peaches to Baden=s Headquarters and get the highest price in cash or merchandise.

Wanted. A man to take sheep on the shares for several years. Clarence Murdock, at the Central Hotel, Winfield.

Wise Axle Grease made from the best and purest vegetable oils, takes less and wears longer than any other kind. Try it. Wallis & Wallis=.

M. F. Kelly, of northern Indiana, has bought the photography gallery formerly owned by McIntire, is open and ready to do first-class work. Give him a trial and be convinced. You will find Kelly a gentleman and always ready to wait on his customers.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

AD. FOUND AT LAST!

The place to sell the quickest, and

The place to buy the cheapest land,

The place where many farms are sold.

The place where fewest lies are told.

The place to sell all kinds of stock,

The place to buy down at bed-rock,

The place where stocks of merchandise,

Are bought and sold a panic price.

The place where city homes are found,

And nicest plots of vacant ground,

Exchange their owners. And behold,

The place where traders make their gold.

The place also where they prepare,

Your papers with the utmost care.

And take acknowledgments in daylight or dark

At the office of HARRIS & CLARK.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

RECAP. ADMINISTRATOR=S NOTICE. Mary L. Page, Administratrix of the Estate of Wm. S. Page, Deceased. Dated August 8, 1884. Notice that creditors, etc., must present claims within three years against estate. Dated September 8, 1884.

Winfield Courier, October 9, 1884.

EDITORIAL NOTES.

Arthur Bangs has the finest carriage in this section of the State and when his friends have Atony@ guests they will know where to go for a Atony@ carriage to take them out to see the sights.

The A. T. & S. F. railroad office at Belle Plaine was broken into on Wednesday night, Sept. 30th, and W. L. Nelson, who was sleeping there, was chloroformed and robbed of $30 in money, some small change, and a watch and chain. The money till was broken into and some small change taken. They entered by opening the window with a crowbar.

Winfield Courier, October 9, 1884.

AD. FIRE! FIRE! FIRE!

From the fire in our store, several thousand dollars worth of Goods were PARTIALLY destroyed. In some instances no part of the suit was injured but the vest, and that only slightly; but the Insurance Companies were compelled to pay us a percentage of value on the whole suit. This puts us in a position to sell some goods

EXTREMELY CHEAP!

and you can MAKE this gain by calling for these goods early. You cannot afford to lose this, your grand opportunity. Don=t be deceived by clap-trap, but come and see for yourself. We can afford to almost give these goods away, and you will be convinced of this fact when you give us a call.

J. S. MANN,

THE LEADING CLOTHIER AND OUTFITTER.

Winfield Courier, October 9, 1884.

THE TELEGRAM PLAYS AT THE OLD GAME.

Rev. Bernard Kelly, the M. E. clergyman of this city, is one of the ablest in the state. He is fearless of his denunciations of sin and wrong and eloquent in his advocacy of right action and pure lives. But as a citizen he is a warm and earnest prohibitionist and Republican and heartily supports the Republican ticket. This makes the Telegram suspect that everything he says, every sermon he preaches, is for political effect in this campaign. If he reads the ten commandments from his pulpit, the Telegram suspects it is a Republican campaign document aimed directly at Cleveland; when he reads AThou shalt not steal,@ it thinks he means a slur on Democrats, and when he declaims against lasciviousness and dram selling, it thinks he does it meaning it as a slur on Democrats in general and Cleveland in particular. The Telegram therefore does not like Mr. Kelly and keeps up a scattering fire of small squibs at him. In its last issue, among other things, it said that Rev. Kelly states that Ed Greer was drunk two weeks ago. Mr. Kelly informs us that he never said or thought such a thing and is annoyed that such a falsehood should be told of him, but as to the other squibs he cares very little.

Winfield Courier, October 9, 1884.

ST. JOHN SHOT AT.

Terre Haute, Indiana, October 2. An Evening Gazette special from Sullivan says: ASome villain fired into the car in which Gov. St. John sat, on his way from Carlisle to Terre Haute last week. The ball passed through the window on the opposite side, making a clean hole and lodging in the side which St. John sat and a little in front of him. The train was just slowing up South of Sullivan when the shot was fired, it being exactly 8 o=clock. The Governor took it coolly and no disturbance was made, and many on the train were not aware of the occurrence. There is no clue as to the motive or identify of the person who fired the shot.

Winfield Courier, October 9, 1884.

WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT TARIFFS. [STILL NO NAME OF AUTHOR!]

Number Two.

As we stated in our last, at the time of the passage of the Atariff for revenue only@ act of 1846 and the end of four years of high protection tariff, this country was in the highest state of prosperity it had ever attained. Labor of every kind was in demand and wages were higher than ever before. The products of the farm were in demand for home consumption at higher prices taken together than were ever know before. Though the quantity raised had increased largely Ely, all was wanted and at greatly enhanced prices. Factories were being multiplied and were creating a still larger demand for home consumption. Even the demand for export had considerably increased. Prices of all kinds of property had largely increased and the poorer classes of people who had formerly owned no real estate were attaining comfortable homesteads and pleasant homes.

Soon after the passage of the act of 1846 all this began to change. The factories struggled on and kept in operation as long as they could by reducing the wages of their employees and economizing in every way, but no new factories were established and those already established diminished the number of their employees gradually, and more or less of them were suspended every year. In December 1849, after three years under the tariff of 1846, Abram S. Hewitt, a leading Democrat, then in favor of protection because he was engaged in making iron rails, now a free trader because he is not in any productive industry but is a monopolist, wrote to the secretary of the treasury, as follows.

AOf fifteen rail mills only two are in operation, doing partial work, and that only because their inland position secured them against foreign competition for the limited orders of the neighboring railroads, and when these are executed not a single rail mill will be at work in the land.@

In August 1850 Hon. Joseph Casey of Pennsylvania stated in Congress that:

AThe whole history of the manufacture of iron in Pennsylvania shows that in a period of seventy five years there have been erected 500 furnaces, and out of them 177 failures or where they have been closed out by the sheriff. Out of this 177 failures 124 of them have occurred since the passage of the tariffs of 1846. And out of 300 blast furnaces in full operation when the tariff of 1846 was enacted into a law, 151, or fully one half had stopped several months ago, and fully 50 more are preparing to go out of blast.@

Some other industries did not decline so rapidly as the iron interests but all suffered to a large extent, and the demand for labor and farm produce for home consumption decreased year by year, while the demand for breadstuffs and provisions for export was not increased but rather diminished, and while large numbers of men who had been engaged in coal and iron mining and in labor in the various factories, were compelled to go into farming to gain a mere subsistence. Of course, all this resulted in overproduction of farm produce and of course for want of a demand, prices kept going down.

We lived then in Illinois about 30 miles from Chicago, Farmers hauled their wheat these 30 miles to Chicago and there sold it for 25 cents a bushel, sometimes higher, but not very much. We have seen strings and caravans of teams from the Wabash and Military Reserve, hauling wheat 100 to 150 miles to Chicago and selling at such prices. They carried their own food and camped out. We asked one of these men what he was loaded with, and he answered: AWith feed principally, some wheat for ballast.@ How they could ever save anything to buy supplies with we never could understand. Where we lived in 1849-50, the regular price of corn was ten cents. Dressed hogs sold sometimes as high as $1.50 per 100 hundred pounds. Beef was lower. It was a good cow that would sell for more than ten dollars. Eggs were plenty at three to five cents per dozen, and butter at 5 to 6 cents per lb. It was only gilt edge butter that would bring ten cents, even in winter. A good hand could in the harvest field get a dollar a day for his work during two or three weeks when there was a pressure to save the ripened wheat. At other times fifty cents a day for labor was a big price and but few could get it.

The total or partial suspension of most of the American factories had called for larger imports of foreign goods which greatly exceeded our exports and our country was being rapidly drained of specie to pay the difference. So money had become exceedingly scarce.

But in 1850 the downward tendency of farming and industrial interests was arrested for a time. Gen. Zachary Taylor was elected by the Whigs and became president in March 1849 and it was hoped by the manufacturing and industrial interests that this change would result in the restoration of the tariff of 1842 and they strained every effort to keep their factories in operation even at a considerable loss so as to be ready for the expected better times. At the same time gold had been discovered in California and a grand rush had taken place from Illinois as well as other States to that region of hope. We went with the crowd in the spring of 1850, returning late in 1851. So many went that it made a very perceptible effect on the supply and price of labor at home and even on the prices of farm produce. Then as the almost fabulous sums of gold came rolling back to the States, it was a very perceptible relief to the money stringency and put off the final crash some years later. But this unexpected source of prosperity was not sufficient to avert the catastrophe very long. The hopes of the manufacturers were not realized, for the free trade South continued in the ascendancy in Congress and the tariff of 1842 was not restored. In 1852 they elected another Democrat, Franklin Pierce, who became President March 4th, 1853, and there was no hope of a change of the tariff for the better in the next four years. The downward tendency set in again and the inevitable crash came in 1859. The factories suspended, the banks suspended, and it seemed that almost everybody suspended. It was the worst time we had seen since 1837. Notwithstanding the large supplies of gold from California, the country was nearly drained of specie and the money in circulation was almost exclusively the issues of state and Awild cat@ banks. If a man went to bed with ten dollars in his pocket worth $9.90 (which was first class paper money in those days), he had no idea what his money would be worth in the morning. The chances were anywhere between $9.90 and nothing. This was one of the results of draining the country of specie by a tariff for revenue only and it drained the pockets of the people also of what little they could get called money. After a man had labored hard and long to raise a crop of wheat or corn, a load of pork or a few beeves, he had to take this kind of money or none for his commodities and that at starvation prices, and when he got his money, it was dangerous to keep it overnight for it might be worthless in the morning.

A very considerable proportion of the farmers= hard earnings were thus lost to them by the sudden depreciation of Democratic bank currency in the market. Talk of the monopolies and stock and grain gambling of the present day (which we hate and would be glad to see them all cleaned out by process of law devised to that end), but there is nothing in their stealing so vilely mean and outrageous, nothing that causes a tithe of the distress to agricultural and laboring people as did the swindling system of bank issues in those days. The Republican idea of having a paper currency worth a hundred cents on the dollar everywhere in the United States and every day of the year perpetually, was unknown and undreamed of.

From 1857 to 1861, through the Democratic Atariff for revenue only,@ administration of James Buchanan, was a period of distress, low prices, money stringency, and poverty, second only within our memory to the times of 1837 to 1842 under a similar tariff.

We meant to say something of tariffs under Republican rule, but must defer it to another time.

Winfield Courier, October 9, 1884.

JOHN STALTER LEAVES THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY.

Some two weeks ago we announced the fact that Mr. John Stalter, a life-long Democrat and one of the leading citizens and wool growers of this county, had decided to hereafter cast his political fortunes with the Republican party. We are permitted this week to lay before our readers an article from him setting forth his reason for the change. It is a sound, sensible document, and coming from such a man as Mr. Stalter, will have much weight with thinking men. It is as follows.

To the Editor of the COURIER:

My attention having been called to an article in the Douglass and Winfield papers that a life-long Democrat had decided to vote the Republican ticket and having frequently been asked my reasons therefor, I beg leave to state in your columns the facts and reason for my position.

I cast my first presidential vote for the last nominee of the Democratic party elected president of the United Sttes, James Buchanan, and have voted for each nominee of that party ever since. My early teachings and associations were Democratic and as you may well think that after having worked with and voted for men of that party for more than a quarter of a century, it is only after the most thorough investigation and convincing proof to my judgment that the position of the Democracy is inimical to the best interests of this country and her industries that I was induced to break away from my life-long associations politically.

Convinced, however, as I now am, I should deem it a poor part for an American citizen to perform to smother his convictions and vote for a party the primary principles of which are opposed to his honest ideas of which is the best policy for the prosperity of this country, and, therefore, I shall work and vote for the success of the Republican party.

As a majority of your readers are aware, I belong to that class of business in this country known as the wool-growers. Every wool-grower in the United States is certainly convinced that a further reduction of the tariff on woolen goods and wool would work almost the complete destruction of the sheep industry, and even at present rates it they are continued, thousands of smaller owners will be compelled to close out their sheep at ruinous low figures, and the sheep of the United States will be owned only in large flocks in New Mexico and other arid portions of the country where no grain is fed the year through.

ARTICLE CONTINUES ON AT LENGTH...HE QUOTES DIFFERENT PUBLICATIONS AND THE DISASTROUS RESULTS OF THE TARIFFS...1883, 1884.

SKIPPED THE REST UNTIL HE GOT TO COWLEY COUNTY.

In Cowley County last year there was fed to sheep alone nearly 200,000 bushels of corn, most of which was raised in portions of the county so far distant from railroads as to make it almost impossible to market it at the prices paid at the railroads, yet the prices paid by sheep men was nearly the same as paid at the railroads, realizing to farmers ten and twenty miles from market nearly as much for their grain as those living at the markets. Take the sheep out of Cowley County and there would be a direct loss to the farmers of the county yearly of at least $15,000, besides leaving the corn heretofore fed to be thrown on the market, which, added to the same proportional amount from the counties of the State and other states of the Union, would very greatly reduce the price of corn in the entire country. . . .

What difference is it to a farmer if the clothes for his family under protection cost him $25 a year more when he gets from $100 to $1,000 more for the products of his farm. I am in favor of protecting American labor, American factories, American farmers, and American stockmen against unreasonable and degrading foreign competition, and as the Democratic party is not, I am henceforth a Republican. Respectively,

JOHN STALTER.

Winfield Courier, October 9, 1884.

THE NEW SOLDIERS= HOME.

At the meeting of the board of managers of the homes of the disabled volunteer soldiers, after the vote locating the new home at Leavenworth, Gen. Franklin, president of the board, and col. John A. Martin and Gen. James S. Negly were appointed a committee to prepare plans for buildings and grounds, and Col. Martin was appointed local manager of the new home. One member of the board of managers is selected as the local manager for each house, his duties being to exercise a general supervision over its management.

Winfield Courier, October 9, 1884.

AD. GRAND GIFT DISTRIBUTION -AT THE- BEE HIVE STORES -OF-

M. HAHN & COMPANY.

100 ONE HUNDRED VALUABLE PRESENTS GIVEN AWAY. 100

In consideration of our success and the continual growth of our business, we have concluded to divide profits with our numerous friends and customers by distributing

OVER FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS

worth of valuable and useful presents in the following manner. Commencing Monday, October 6th, each and every person who buys goods of us amounting to one dollar or over, will be entitled to one ticket for each dollar to the full amount of the purchase. The giving away of tickets will stop on the evening of December 31st, 1884. Each holder of tickets is entitled to chances in the drawing, viz:

LIST OF PRIZES AND THEIR VALUE.

1. A silver tea-set, six pieces, valued at $50.00.

2. Large silver castor, $10.00.

3. A beautiful bouquet holder, $4.00.

4. Two silver napkin rings, $3.00.

5. Twenty yards ingrain carpet, $15.00.

6. French bronze tapping bell, $1.50.

7. Pair of lace curtains, $4.00.

8. One Cocoa rug, $1.25.

9. Silver cake basket, $10.00.

10. Pair of silk suspenders, $1.25.

11. Lady=s gold-plate necklace, $3.50.

12. Gent=s fur hat, $3.50.

13. Lady=s seal skin boa, $5.00.

[List goes on and on...lists 100 items. No. 100. Handsome Bible, $5.00.]

The presents will be exhibited in our show windows early in November. The grand drawing will be public and take place at the Opera House January 3rd, 1885, at 2 o=clock p.m. The people of Winfield and Cowley County are aware that we have always lived up strictly to whatever we advertise, and can feel assured that every present advertised above will be given away, and no one connected with our store will be entitled to any tickets or prizes. Our stock of Dry Goods, Clothing, Carpets, etc., is positively larger this season than ever before, and we guarantee our prices, every dollars worth of goods must be as cheap, if not cheaper, than can be bought elsewhere in the city.

M. HAHN & CO.

Main Street and 9th Avenue, Winfield, Kansas.

Winfield Courier, October 9, 1884.

AD. NEW FURNITURE STORE, SOUTH MAIN STREET.

Having opened the Kansas Furniture Store and stocked it with a choice selection of Furniture of all grades, I am prepared to offer the goods as low as can be bought anywhere in Southern Kansas. Please give me a call and inspect goods. Repairing promptly attended to.

D. C. IRWIN.

Winfield Courier, October 9, 1884.

The Winfield Markets. Wheat 50 cents. Old corn 35 cents; new corn 25 to 32 cents. Hogs $4.00. Produce, no change.

Winfield Courier, October 9, 1884.

PERSONALS.

J. W. McRorey attended the St. Louis Fair last week.

Most of Arkansas City was up on a whiskey case Tuesday.

The uniforms for the Blaine and Logan clubs arrived Saturday.

Mrs. H. Brown is spending this week with friends in Wichita.

Col. McMullen left Monday for a few days sojourn in Lawrence.

Chas. C. Black and family got in Monday from the Leavenworth visit.

J. S. Rothrock sold his grocery, last week, to McCormick & Son, late of Indianapolis.

Mr. W. O. Branson, of Cheyenne, Kansas, friend of the Aldrich family, is visiting in the city.

Rev. Campbell, of Delavan, Illinois, will fill the Baptist pulpit Sabbath and Sabbath evening.

Miss Kelly, sister of Rev. Father Kelly, is dangerously ill with typho-malarial fever.

Congressman Perkins speaks at Arkansas City Tuesday evening and at Udall Wednesday afternoon.

Mrs. C. D. Austin and daughter, Clara, left Monday afternoon for a visit with friends at Richmond, Illinois.

Mrs. Noe, from Coon Rapids, Iowa, is in the city visiting her daughters, Mrs. C. H. Wilson, and Mrs. A. M. Haight.

Having bought an extensive stock of canned goods, we will close out our present stock of fruit at cost. Bryan & Lynn.

Winfield Courier, October 9, 1884.

[MORE PERSONALS.]

Mr. O. F. Boyle and wife left Tuesday for their home in Colorado. Their visit here was a very pleasant one for their many friends.

All the nice young ladies of Winfield are for Blaine & Logan and John A. Martin, except two, and they are not old enough to vote.

Court met Tuesday and adjourned. No court will probably be held until Judge Torrance recovers sufficiently to preside in person.

Frank A. Capps, of the Saratoga, Pratt County, Sun, spent several days of last week in this city visiting his sister, Mrs. Dr. Mendenhall.

Mr. S. H. Edgar leaves this week for a visit to his old home in Tennessee. He will return in time to vote the straight Republican ticket.

The Davis took the 1st premium at Wichita, Junction City, and elsewhere generally at Fairs and only failed here for a little spit of snow.

The Board of County Commissioners are in session this week. The increase in population of the county makes a large increase in their work.

The beautiful Cowley County stone vase exhibited at the fair is for sale. It is a fine piece of work and more valuable because it is a home production.

Senator Ingalls telegraphs from Washington that he will leave that place Friday evening for Winfield, to be present at the grand rally here on Monday.

MARRIED. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H. Buckman spent several days of last week in Cherryvale celebrating the marriage of her sister, Miss Lutie Newman, to Mr. Fred Dobson.

We are informed that Hon. J. J. Johnston has joined the Blaine and Logan Club of New Salem, procured a uniform, and will drill with the Republicans this fall.

The Arkansas City boys have ordered their uniforms by telegraph and will be on hand Monday evening to help swell the biggest political gathering ever held in Southern Kansas.

Winfield Courier, October 9, 1884.

Everybody read A. E. Baird=s advertisement this weekCa grand chance to get a beautiful silk Russian circular for nothing. It is on exhibition in the New York Store window.

AD. Don=t Forget that You Get a Chance -IN THE- $60 Russian Circular -AT THE-

NEW YORK STORE

for every two dollars= worth of goods you buy for CASH; and don=t forget that we will give you more AHONEST@ GOODS for less money than you can get of those who claim to be (sneak) importers and sell smuggled goods. We are no violators of the law; we don=t smuggle goods or any anyone smuggle for us; neither do we buy our goods from second-hand bankrupt auction houses; but we will give you a straight deal. Don=t fail to come in and see the DAILY APPROVAL OF GOODS. We can please you in anything you want. Come in and look through our stock of Dress Goods and Trimmings. Come in and look at the HEAVY 50C. GROS GRAIN SILK. Velvets and Velveteens in all shades. A beautiful line of Brocaded Colored Silk Velvets! The largest stock in Southern Kansas. We call special attention to our COTTON FLANNELS. Do not fail to come and see them.

A. E. BAIRD, NEW YORK STORE.

Mme. Demorest=s Patterns for Fall and Winter just received. Fashion papers and books free.

Winfield Courier, October 9, 1884.

Mrs. J. F. McMullen, with Miss Gertrude and Master Sam, left last week for Boston, where Miss Gertrude will attend female seminary. Mrs. McMullen and Sam will return about Christmas.

Winfield Courier, October 9, 1884.

Mr. Cayton, the gentleman who was injured in the runaway Monday was removed to his home Tuesday. Dr. Marsh, who attended him, reports no bones broken and no serious injuries sustained.

Winfield Courier, October 9, 1884.

Miss Anna L. Hunt returned from Cherryvale Sunday morning, having spent a week with her friend, Miss Lutie Newman, who became Mrs. Fred Dobson during the week. She reports a gay wedding and a very enjoyable visit.

Winfield Courier, October 9, 1884.

At the earnest solicitation of patrons, Mrs. E. D. Garlick will establish a department in her Kindergarten schools for advanced classes, taking in from the first to the third reader, and introducing the common school branches. Pupils will be received on and after Monday, October 13th.

Winfield Courier, October 9, 1884.

The Winfield Carriage Works carried off the blue ribbon at the fair on their beautiful phaeton. It was a fine piece of work and reflects credit on our home manufactory. The painting was especially smooth and glossy. It was done by Jim Clatworthy, the peer of any carriage painter in the west.

Winfield Courier, October 9, 1884.

We publish this week the first statement of the First National Bank. It exhibits a most excellent showing. The deposits reach the high figure of $280,000, and the showing of cash on hand is over $115,000. The First National may be congratulated on its prosperity.

REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK AT WINFIELD, IN THE STATE OF KANSAS, AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS, September 30th, 1884.

RESOURCES.

Loans and Discounts: $201,137.37

Overdrafts: $282.72

U. S. Bonds to secure circulation: $12,500.00

U. S. Bonds on hand: $1,500.00

Premium on Bonds: $2,609.22