[BILL FOR RELIEF OF HOMESTEAD AND PRE-EMPTION SETTLERS.]
Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.
Mr. Ryan has succeeded in passing through the House the bill for the relief of homestead and pre-emption settlers in Western Kansas. The Senate will undoubtedly act favorably in the matter, and the settlers who will be obliged to leave their homes temporarily on account of the destruction of their crops will lose none of their rights.

[WARNING AGAINST FRAUDS: NOT GIVEN ANY TOO SOON.]

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

Our late warning to farmers against "iron fence men" and other frauds, strangers tramping over the country, was not given any too soon. The persons then alluded to proved to be frauds, and had secured several notes from persons in the country which they attempted to sell, but our monied men suspected them and would not invest. While our friends should look out for such, there is no reason that they should suspect our well established businessmen who are well known, and who may send business agents to canvass the country.

[SERVICE BY K. C., L. & S. RAILROAD.]

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

The first train on the K. C., L. & S. railroad carried a large lot of newspaper seeds in a broken package, and scattered them all along the line. Subsequent rains and warm weather have caused them to sprout up at Elk City, Longton, Elk Falls, Grenola, Burden, and Oxford, with four other stations to hear from. The probable dry weather may cause several of these young newspaper sprouts to wilt down and die, but we do not predict. Go in, boys, and win if possible. We admire your pluck.

[OBJECTION: WIRT W. WALTON'S COMMENTS.]

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

Wirt W. Walton estimates that Winfield is overdoing herself. He evidently supposes that there has lately been an extraordinary boom here, and that the great activity in building and business is a spasm brought on by the completion of the railroads to this place. He ought to know better. If this is a spasm, it is one of wonderful continuance, for it commenced ten years ago with the first settlement of the place, has continued up to the present time, and promises to continue another ten years or more. Since the very beginning of this town, there has been no year in which the percentage of increase of building and improvement was less than that of the past year.

The town was never, and is not now, in advance of the county. With a county steadily increasing in population year by year until it has reached a census of twenty-one thousand, and with a farming population now pouring in at the rate of three thousand a year, bringing wealth and energy with them, it is not strange that its capital should have a population of upwards of three thousand, and continue to increase and make improvements.

Really, Winfield has got a good, healthy start. She has just begun to grow.

[POLITICAL SLATES.]

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

The Telegram plumes itself on the fact that we did not deny its version of how some Republicans had been making up political slates. Its editor is too modest when he supposes that his inventions will be taken as truths unless contradicted. That yarn was a pretty good joke on certain Republicans; and is so taken and needs no denial.

But if it is of any interest to anyone to know what part we have taken in making up slates, we will say that we have named as our choice the following.

Gen. U. S. Grant for President.

Hon. Thos. Ryan for Congress.

J. P. St. John for Governor.

Prof. Thomas for State Superintendent.

Capt. McDermott for Attorney-General.

E. S. Torrance for District Judge.

F. S. Jennings for County Attorney.

R. C. Story for County Superintendent.

We have been asked why we do not put Mr. Hackney's name on our slate. We confess that we are strongly inclined to do so, because of his activity, influence, and ability to secure for our county what we want, but not because we would expect personal favors for ourself or friends at his hands.

Should Mr. Lemmon appear to be the choice of the Republicans of this representative district, it might be presumed that we should not oppose him very bitterly. But there is plenty of time for slate making yet, and slate breaking, too, for that matter.

NOTE: IN ANOTHER COLUMN...THE MANHATTAN NATIONALIST WAS ENDORSING LEMMON'S RENOMINATION FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION...MILLINGTON'S PAPER HAD THE FOLLOWING TO SAY:

"Mr. Lemmon will not be a candidate for that office in any event, but is not insensible to the kind words from this and other papers of so high respectability and influence."

[OSAGE LANDS.]

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

Hon. Thos. Ryan informs us that the bill known as "Ryan's Osage land bill," which passed the House a year ago, still hangs in the Senate, but that Senator Plumb expects every day to get it through that body. This is the bill that provides for the entry of these lands by paying one-fourth down, and one-fourth each year for three years, and for taxing the lands after the entry.

Mr. Ryan has another Osage bill, which has been unanimously approved and reported by the House Committee on public lands, when reached on the calendar. It reads as follows.

To graduate the price and dispose of the residue of the Osage Indian trust and diminished reserve lands, lying east of the sixth principal meridian, in Kansas.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled.

That all of the lands known as the Indian trust and diminished reserve lands lying east of the sixth principal meridian, in the State of Kansas, remaining unsold on the thirtieth day of June, anno Domini eighteen hundred and eighty-one, shall be offered for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at not less than seventy-five cents per acre; and all of said land remaining unsold on the thirtieth day of June, anno Domini eighteen hundred and eighty-two, shall be offered for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at not less than fifty cents per acre; and all of the said lands remaining unsold on the thirtieth day of June, anno Domini eighteen hundred and eighty-three, shall be offered for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at not less than twenty-five cents per acre; and all of said lands remaining unsold after the last said public offering shall be subject to be disposed of by cash entry at twenty-five cents per acre, and the Secretary of the Interior may offer the same as aforesaid, in such quantities as may seem to him best; and may make all needful regulations, including the publication of notice of sale, as he may deem proper, to carry out the provisions of this act; Provided, however, That no proceeding shall be taken under this act until the Osage Indians shall assent to the foregoing provisions.

[CENTRAL HOTEL.]

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

There is but one Central Hotel in the Walnut valley, and that is run by Charlie Harter and Sid Majors. There could not be two like it in one community. The house itself could be duplicated, but you could not find another Harter by a large Majority. Clay Center Dispatch.

[NEWS FROM "CAESAR" - BALTIMORE.]

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

Having returned from Manhattan, where I have been for some time, I will give you a few items from this place again.

NOTE: HE WAS A STUDENT AT KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY.

Crops in this part of the county, as in all other parts, are suffering greatly for rain.

Mr. W. H. Gilliard returned from the Eureka Springs, Arkansas, on the 25th. He visited these springs for the purpose of recovering his health, which has been quite poorly for some time. Although he received no marked benefit during his short stay, he speaks in flattering terms of their curative powers. There are people there from all parts of the States, and he heard no complaints about the springs. He returned because he could not habituate himself to the water.

Eld. R. S. Thompson and wife will start for the Eureka Springs some time next week.

It is astonishing to see and count the number of emigrants who daily pass through this place on their way to Colorado. Probably they will return after many days.

Our school house was pretty badly damaged by the wind of April 18th, the west side giving way at the bottom and letting the floor down. It will be repaired this week.

Rev. McCuen has been chosen by the Baptist Church of this place to preach for them this year. He delivered his first discourse last Sunday. CAESAR.

April 27, 1880.

[PERSONALS.]

NOTE: ED. P. GREER, LOCAL EDITOR. (APPEARS IN THIS EDITION.)

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

District Court convened Monday.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

The "Rifles" met for drill in the opera house Tuesday afternoon.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

Read's Bank is being papered and fixed up in fine style.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

M. L. Robinson is again on the streets after his severe illness.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

Mrs. Beach is disposing of her entire stock at reduced rates to quit the business.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Brettun arrived Tuesday evening are and are stopping with C. C. Black.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

See "ad" of Pryor & Kinne in reference to the Howland addition, in another column.

Pryor & Kinne platted and are selling lots in the Howland addition. This is one of the finest portions of the city, and persons desiring residence property cannot find a more pleasant location.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

We have on hand several hundred old papers, which we wish to sell. Price 50 cents a hundred.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

John D. Pryor has a handsome little girl baby at his house, of regulation weight and as frisky as anybody's baby.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

Mr. C. M. Martin was on our streets Monday. He has had his arm reset and hopes to be able for business again soon.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

Capt. C. M. Scott was in town last Tuesday. He is selling the state ponies used by the Patrol Guard last summer.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

Mrs. Payson, mother of Chas. H. Payson, arrived from Illinois last week. She will remain during Mr. Payson's trial.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

Mr. J. H. Stauffenberg, merchant tailor, advertises in this paper. His shop is next door to Sydal's harness shop.

AD. J. H. STAUFFENBERG, MERCHANT TAILOR, MAIN STREET, WINFIELD, KANSAS. Keeps on hand a first class line of Worsteds, Cassimeres, and Fine Diagonals. Mr. Stauffenberg is an artist in his line, has had years of experience in some of the largest merchant tailor establishments in the country, and guarantees satisfaction. ROOM NEXT TO HARTER BROS. DRUG STORE.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

AD.

GOOD INVESTMENT. HOWLAND'S ADDITION TO WINFIELD. NOW ON SALE. ALSO, LOTS IN CITIZENS' ADDITION. PRYOR & KINNE.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

S. A. BROWN & CO'S. LUMBER YARD...Building material, lumber, lath, hair, lime, cement, and all kinds of mixed paints.

YARD EAST OF FOUNDRY, NEAR S. K. & W. DEPOT.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

B. SADLER & CO., "FAMOUS" CLOTHING HOUSE.

TONY BOYLE'S OLD STAND, SOUTH MAIN STREET.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

The Ladies of Winfield will find a fine assortment of House and Bedding Plants at VAN DOREN'S GREENHOUSE, ON NINTH AVENUE EAST.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

C. E. LOVE, SECOND HAND STORE, ALL KINDS OF SECOND HAND GOODS BOUGHT & SOLD. SOUTH MAIN STREET., WINFIELD, KANSAS.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

WANTED! 20,000 BUS. CORN, 30,000 DOZEN EGGS! For which I will pay the Highest Market Price in Trade or Cash. J. P. BADEN.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

READY FOR BUSINESS. QUINCY A. GLASS (Late Business Manager of the firm of Brown & Glass.) Wholesale and Retail Druggist, South Main Street, Winfield, Kansas.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

THE CHICAGO SHOE STORE HAS MOVED INTO THE NEW BRICK STORE THREE DOORS NORTH OF POSTOFFICE! You will find in this store The Largest Stock and greatest variety of Boots & Shoes in Winfield.

Terms - Cash to all. SMITH BROS.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

LYNN & LOOSE. HEADQUARTERS FOR DRY GOODS AND LADIES' LINEN SUITS. HEADQUARTERS FOR CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, CARPETS, AND GROCERIES. WE CAN SELL ANY GOODS IN OUR LINE 10 PER CENT. CHEAPER THAN ANY HOUSE IN SOUTHERN KANSAS. ON EXHIBITION, FIFTY STYLES JAMESTOWN ALPACAS, THE BEST GOODS FOR THE MONEY MADE.

NOTE: NO ADDRESS GIVEN.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

TRAIN JUST IN, AND UNLOADING AT OUR STORE, THE LARGEST VARIETY OF THE BEST ASSORTED STYLES OF BOOTS AND SHOES EVER BEFORE BROUGHT TO WINFIELD. W. C. ROOT & CO.

NOTE: NO ADDRESS GIVEN.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

FORD & LEONARD, [E. M. FORD/N. W. LEONARD] DEALERS IN DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, BOOTS & SHOES, HATS & CAPS, READY MADE CLOTHING, HARDWARE, QUEENSWARE, GLASS, STONE, AND WOODENWARE, AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, STOVES AND TINWARE. We keep a general stock to supply the demands of the county, and SELL AS CHEAP AS CAN BE SOLD. We will take all kinds of COUNTRY PRODUCE in exchange for goods. DON'T FORGET THE PLACE, THE BIG DOUBLE STONE STORE, CORNER MAIN AND FIFTH STREETS, BURDEN, KANS.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

GO TO THE NEW YORK STORE. BAIRD BROTHERS. POST OFFICE BLOCK.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

[UNDER MISCELLANEOUS CARDS.]...

KINGSBURY & SONS, CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS IN BRICK, STONE, OR CEMENT WORK. [B. W. KINGSBURY/I. S./T. B. -- LOOKS LIKE]

NOTE: NO ADDRESS GIVEN.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

MEAT MARKET. MILLER & COX. Have always on hand the choicest steaks, roasts, and other fresh meats. Particular attention paid to neatness.

SHOP ON MAIN STREET, TWO DOORS SOUTH OF READ'S BANK.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

G. W. HUNT, MERCHANT TAILOR, NINTH AVENUE, WINFIELD, KANSAS.

TWO DOORS EAST OF KADAU'S SHOE SHOP.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

FRED C. HUNT, NOTARY PUBLIC. OFFICE WITH COUNTY CLERK.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

MISS DE GRASSE. Has opened a conservatory of music in the office of T. A. Wilkinson. Instrumental instructions on the piano and organ for $12 per term (24 lessons). Harmony, Counterpoint, and Thorough-bass instruction for 50 cents per session. Private vocal instruction for $1 per lesson. Class instruction in vocal culture for 50 cents per lesson. Winfield, Kansas.

[ADS.]

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

Will leave her landing at Bliss' mill, on Saturdays, at 2 and 4 o'clock p.m. on a trip up the Walnut, 5 miles and return, to accommodate any and all who may wish to take a boat ride on a live steamer. On Sundays will go out every 2 hours. Parties wishing the services of the boat on other days during the week, for picnics, etc., should leave orders on slate in cabinet shop in old ten pin alley.

Also all kinds and styles of boats neatly built to order. E. R. APPLEBY.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

FLOWERS FOR SALE. Will sell my stock of Variegated Pinks, Geraniums, Calla Lilies, Tube Roses, Fuchsias, Heliotropes, Oxalia, Cactus, etc. These flowers are hardy, and stand the season better than hothouse plants. MRS. WALTERS, REAR OF POST OFFICE.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

FOR SALE CHEAP. THE BEST PAYING RESTAURANT IN WINFIELD. INQUIRE AT WALTERS, REAR OF POST OFFICE.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

FOR SALE. 80 ACRES OF GOOD BOTTOM LAND, APPLE AND PEACH ORCHARD, WELL, GOOD HOUSE, SOME OUTBUILDINGS, ADJOINING THE TOWN OF CAMBRIDGE. CAN GIVE POSSESSION IMMEDIATELY.

C. W. JONES, REAL ESTATE AGENT, BURDEN AND CAMBRIDGE, KANSAS.

COULD GO ON AND ON...ALL SORTS OF LITTLE ADS, ETC.

[PERSONALS.]

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

At the meeting of the new school board, Monday evening, it was agreed to consider applications for teachers in the public schools at their next regular meeting. The applications must be in before June 1st.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

Baird Bros. have decided to dissolve partnership, in consequence of which they are selling their goods at cost in order to reduce the stock before the trade is made. Eugene Baird will continue the business.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

A mania for boating has taken hold of the young men here. Several "clipper-built" skiffs are now on the river, and two others are in the "dry dock" and will be launched with due ceremony in a few days.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

We were pleased to meet Mr. S. A. Brown, of the Brown Lumber Company, Tuesday. He accompanied the general agent of the firm, Mr. Frank C. Jocelyn, one of the rising young businessmen of the state.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

Frank Sydal has added a new feature to his harness making establishment. He has received a lot of single and double buggy tops, ready made, which he puts on cheaper than anything of the kind heretofore offered.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

We have on hand a lot of land office blanks, those needed for entry, which we will sell at reasonable prices in quantities to suit purchasers. Orders from any of the adjoining towns will receive prompt attention.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

`Squire Buckman was overrun with business Saturday, partly in consequence of Judge Gans being absent. He tied two knots Saturday evening and repeated the job Sunday morning. This is what we call business.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

The law card of Boyer & Burlingame appears in this paper. Mr. Boyer is too well known in the community to need mention from us. Mr. Burlingame is a young man of ability and with Mr. Boyer will make a strong team.

BOYER & BURLINGAME, ATTORNEYS AT LAW. OFFICE IN THE PAGE BUILD ING. COLLECTIONS A SPECIALTY.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

Mr. Frank Finch was severely burned while trying to get some of the furniture out of the Central during the fire last week. He was in the east wing of the building and the roof fell in on him. He is recovering rapidly and will be out again in a few days.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

The Baptist church has purchased lots 7 and 8, block 150, being the two lots on the corner of 11th avenue and Millington street, south of the M. E. church, of J. W. Johnson, for six hundred dollars. They will begin excavating for the church building immediately.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

We take great pleasure in announcing the marriage of Mr. Henry E. Asp and Miss Nellie Powers. It was celebrated at the residence of the bride's parents in this city last evening. Henry's many friends will unite with us in wishing them many long and happy years. No young man in Winfield enjoys the confidence and esteem of its citizens more than does Mr. Asp. Coming among us as he did five years ago, without friends or acquaintances, he has, by his energy, strict integrity, and close attention to business won a legal reputation reaching beyond the confines of Cowley, and which we predict will some day reach even beyond the confines of the State. The bride is one of Winfield's fairest ladies.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

The fire of last Thursday night is a warning that should be heeded by our council at once. When the property of every citizen is in danger, some action should be taken to provide adequate means for its protection. Had we possessed an effective and authoritative fire organization, with appliances and water at hand, much of the property now in ashes might have been saved. Will we act now, or wait until another and costlier warning is given, when we must stand idly by and see our fair city swallowed up by the flames without being able to raise a hand to save? It is with you, gentlemen of the council, to decide and act.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

A meeting of prominent citizens was held in the office of Hackney & McDonald, Monday evening, to consider the advisability of forming a stock company for the erection of a large, three-story, brick hotel in Winfield. About $9,000 was subscribed, and committees were appointed to look up a location and solicit subscription to stock. The matter is in good hands, is being warmly advocated by most of our leading citizens, and we may expect ere long to see erected here one of the finest hotels in southern Kansas. The need of such a hotel is felt by all.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

Wirt Walton, of the Clay Center Dispatch, in speaking of Miss Clara Lemmon, the assistant State Superintendent of Public Instructions, says: "We cheerfully bear testimony of her competency to discharge the duties of the office; and can safely add that what she accomplishes will be done in the most agreeable and satisfactory manner. The county superintendents and school principals of this part of the State, would almost be willing to favor the `State-House Ring,'if there is such a ring,if by so doing Miss Lemmon could have another term."

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

The immense success of our job department encourages us to make large and more extensive additions to the same. We will in a few days have another job press. When this press arrives and is set up, we will have in operation printing presses costing alone about two thousand dollars. When it is considered that the cost of the general run of country newspaper offices complete is from $300 to $700, it will be seen that the COURIER printing establish- ment is no small concern.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

Winfield is the prettiest town, has the finest sidewalks, most commodious business blocks, convenient opera house, best building stone, liveliest newspapers, spiciest local writers, neatest morning daily, most hospitable people, best regulated post-office, artillery company, public schools, steamboat landing, and has the handsomest women of any town in the state. At least that is the way we heard it when there last week. Clay County Dispatch

Take care, Wirt, you're getting back to your "old tricks" again.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

The change in the time of the A., T. & S. F. gives universal satisfaction here. The passenger leaves here between three and four o'clock p.m., and arrives in Kansas City the next morning at six. Our businessmen can visit K. C. by this route, have one day there, and only be absent from home from one evening until the second morning. This arrangement will be a great saving of time.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

Mr. R. R. Conklin has been admitted as a member of the firm of Gilbert, Jarvis & Co. Roland is one of the few young men of our acquaintance who are perfect in all that goes toward making up a gentleman. Kind and courteous in his manner, but firm and active in business matters, he will be an honor as well as a help to the firm of which he is now a member.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

Mr. A. E. Millspaugh, from Burlington, Iowa, has opened a law office here. He is a son of our highly respected citizen, Mr. J. W. Millspaugh, is a young man of talent, education, and good, sound common sense, and has obtained considerable renown in his profession. We are always glad to welcome such as Mr. Millspaugh to Winfield.

NOTICE: A. E. MILLSPAUGH, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW. OFFICE ON NINTH AVENUE, EAST OF MAIN STREET, WINFIELD. WILL PRACTICE IN STATE AND FEDERAL COURTS. SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE LITIGATION.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

In another column will be found an advertisment, of the S. A. Brown & Co. lumber yard. This is one of the largest lumber companies in Kansas; their yard is the largest and best furnished, and their salesmen the most accommodating in the city. Our readers, one and all, should visit the S. A. Brown & Co. yards before purchasing lumber.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

J. F. Witherspoon, of Winfield, has leased D. W. Jones' "Star Stable" and has opened up a feed and livery stable. Mr. Witherspoon will keep only first-class teams and rigs, and if the team we rode after last Tuesday is a fair sample, no stable in the state can excell the "Star." Caldwell Post.

J. F. Witherspoon used to run the Leland Hotel at Winfield, but sold out just in time to escape the conflagration of last week. [COURIER.]

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

Last Monday the COURIER job office turned out $54.25 worth of job work. This is perhaps the largest amount ever turned out in Winfield in as short space of time. The recent additions to our job department enable us to do better work at lower rates than has ever been offered in Winfield. Call and examine our samples.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

The furniture firm of Johnson & Hill is getting up a big boom in their line of business. Almost every hour during the past few days teams have been loading or unloading in front of their store, and Jim looks as smiling and happy as he did in the palmiest days of the "St. Nick."

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

Miss De Grasse has made an engagement with the Musical Society of Eldorado to conduct a Musical Convention at that place, commencing Monday, May 10th. Arrangements are being made for the entertainment of non-residents who may wish to become members.

[THE FIRE.]

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

Last Thursday night, between 11 and 3 o'clock, Winfield was visited by the most disastrous conflagration yet happening within her borders. The fire started in the old log store, one of the landmarks of the town, and for years occupied by the COURIER, but was now being used by F. Leuschen as a cabinet shop. The fire is supposed to have originated from the old rags, oil, and varnish in the shop. The alarm was given before the fire was thoroughly underway, and had those first on the ground been furnished with decent appliances, it might have been controlled, saving thousands of dollars worth of property. The old log building was like a tinder box and made a very hot fire. Next to it on the east were two buildings, one belonging to C. L. Harter and occupied by the moulder at the foundry, the other owned and occupied by Robert Hudson. These buildings were both destroyed, but the contents were saved.

Immediately west of the log building, across the alley, was an old livery barn belonging to Hackney & McDonald, which was the next to go.

From this the fire was communicated to the Central and Lindell hotels. As soon as it was evident that the hotels must go, the work of getting out the furniture began. Carpets, bedding, crockery ware, and furniture of all descriptions were tumbled promiscuously out of windows and doors into the street, much of it being broken and smashed. The hotels being dry, pine buildings, burned rapidly, sending up large cinders which fell in different parts of the city, making the utmost vigilance necessary to keep them from igniting buildings three blocks from the fire.

When the two hotels caught, everyone turned their attention toward saving the buildings on either side of the street. They were covered with men who handled buckets of water and barrels of salt, and by their exertions prevented the fire from spreading and destroying the larger part of the business portion of our city.

The old part of the Central Hotel was owned by Jas. Jenkins, of Wisconsin. The new part of the Central Hotel was owned by Majors & Harter. They had sold out to A. H. Doane, and were to have given possession Saturday morning.

The Lindell Hotel was owned by J. M. Spencer, and was leased by Jas. Allen one month ago.

Our citizens generously opened their homes to the homeless people, and accommodations were offered for more than was needed.

The following is a list of the losses and insurance.

Captain Stevens, store, loss $1,000; no insurance.

Fred Leuschen, furniture store and dwelling, loss $1,200. Insurance on stock, in Home, of New York, $300.

C. L. Harter, tenant dwelling, loss $300; no insurance. Tenant had no loss except damage.

Robert Hudson, dwelling, loss $800. Mrs. Hudson removed most of her furniture. No loss except damage. No insurance on either house or contents.

Hackney & McDonald, livery stable occupied by Buckhart, loss $800; no insurance.

Central Hotel, main building: James Jenkins, loss $3,500; insurance, $1,500 in the Atlas.

Central Hotel, Majors & Harter portion: loss to building, $2,500; insurance, $2,100, as follows: Weschester, Springfield Fire & Marine and Hartford, $700 each. [Their insurance was on building and furniture.] The loss of Majors & Harter in excess of their insurance will be upwards of $3,000.

PUZZLING! $2,100-INSURANCE...AND YET $700 EACH ($1,400)...DOES

NOT COMPUTE WITH $2,100 INSURANCE...COULD BE THE

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN $2100 AND $1400 WAS INSURANCE

ON CONTENTS!

J. M. Spencer, Lindell Hotel, loss $2,500; insurance $1,000, as follows: Fire Association, $500; Phenix, of Brooklyn, $500; James Allen, loss $1,000; insurance, $800.

Policies are in the agencies of Gilbert, Jarvis & Co.; Curns & Manser; and Pryor & Kinne. The companies are all first class, and the losses will be promptly adjusted and paid.

[COURT MATTERS.]

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

Court convened in the courthouse Monday at 2 o'clock. The court disposed of many cases which had been agreed upon by the litigants during the recess, and adjourned to meet Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock.

State vs. Jerry Martin; defendant discharged upon paying the costs.

J. E. Conklin vs. M. E. Conklin; judgment for plaintiff.

A. T. Spotswood vs. S. D. Burt; garnishee ordered to file answer.

J. D. Porter vs. J. D. Burt; garnishee ordered to file answer.

Harris vs. Day taken up and jury impanneled.

In the case of State vs. Payson, the Court decided to let the matter go to trial. It comes on immediately after the case of Harris vs. Day is disposed of.

[GOOD TEMPLARS: OFFICERS OF THE I. O. G. T.]

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

A public installation of the officers of the I. O. G. T. took place in the Odd Fellow's hall Monday evening. The society is in a very flourishing condition and is accomplishing much good in the community. The following officers were installed.

W. - C.T.D. C. Beach.

W. V. T. Mrs. Clara Beach.

W. S. Henry Rowland.

W. F. S. Miss Mollie Bryant.

W. T. R. C. Story.

W. C. Rev. J. Cairns.

W. M. Forest Roland.

W. G. Miss Frederick.

W. Sen. F. T. Berkey.

W. R. H. S. Mrs. E. T. Trimble.

W. L. H. S. Mrs. Maggie Weeks.

W. A. S. Miss Mary Cochran.

W. A. M. Miss M. E. Gale.

E. T. Trimble taking his seat as P. W. C. Templar.

After the installation we had the pleasure of listening to the remarks by R. C. Story, E. T. Trimble, and Mr. Seward, of Kentucky.

[ROBERT HUDSON'S BATH HOUSE.]

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

Robert Hudson's new bath house is about finished. It is complete throughout, furnished with bath tubs and bathing apparatus, and will be one of the most convenient houses in the southwest. Mr. Chas. Steuven has rented it and will open up in about a week.

[LEMMON AND TROOP: LAW PARTNERSHIP.]

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

State Superintendent Lemmon has formed a law partnership with M. G. Troup, of Winfield, and will engage in the legal profession at the expiration of his present official tenure and settle at Winfield, his former home. Mr. Lemmon is a man of indomitable energy, will power, and tenacity, and he will engage in his new calling with earnestness, and success. Mr. Troup is a gentleman of capability and experience as well as one of Cowley County's most popular and trusted citizens. Fredonia Citizen.

[THE PAYSON CASE: C. H. PAYSON.]

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

Probably no case was ever tried in this county which has created so much interest as the trial of C. H. Payson, just terminated with the verdict of guilty in the District Court. After the verdict large squads of men were gathered on each corner discussing it with much warmth, and cricizing scathingly those who took part in the trial either as witnesses, attorneys, jury, or judge. The majority seemed to sympathize strongly with Payson; eulogized his plea in his own defense as one of the best forensic efforts ever heard; thought that though Payson was probably guilty of something bad, he was not guilty of the offense charged in the indictment; and that if he was guilty of another offense, the prosecuting witness was equally guilty of the same offense. They criticize tthe county attorney for being too zealous in the prosecution; and the judge as acting as prosecuting attorney, and ruling out evidence supposed to be favorable to Payson. The minority seemed to be equally sure that Payson was guilty as charged, and had been given a fair trial; that Torrance had done his whole duty and nothing more; that the judge was fair and impartial; and that the jury could not have done otherwise than it did.

The new jury of the whole public will probably never be able to agree.

[A NEW SWINDLE.]

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

One of the tricks of traveling frauds is to go to a well-to-do farmer and represent to him that the grocers he is trading with are making a hundred percent on their goods, and offer to take orders for groceries at about half the usual price, to be paid for in sixty days after delivery. The farmer is willing to order on these terms, and the fraud produces an order book or tablet and fills an order thereon in accordance with the above terms, which writing fills the page down to a strap which passes around and holds the book together. The farmer then signs the order just below the strap.

The fraud goes away, removes the strap which covered the lower edge of the order, removes the order, and has left a promissory note for one hundred or more dollars, with the farmer's signature attached. He then goes to a banker and sells the note, and the farmer has it to pay and gets nothing.

This is only one of the hundreds of tricks that may be resorted to, and we repeat again and again: Sign nothing for a stranger. Deal only with home merchants whom you know.

[THE COURT AS ATTORNEY: MORE ABOUT PAYSON.]

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

The boys tell us that in the trial of Payson, when the witness Goodrich was on the stand for cross-examination, Judge Campbell took the witness out of the hands of the attorneys and cross-examined him for an hour in an effort to make him contradict himself.

This reminds us of a case before Judge Davis, of Illinois, in which the attorney for the prosecution demanded that the case proceed to trial at the time set, though the attorney for the defense was absent.

Judge Davis said the case could go to trial, but would mention that a similar case happened in La Salle County, and this court looked to the interest of the absent attorney for the defense, and said Judge Davis, "You remember that we beat `em."

[PERSONALS.]

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

The old Manning residence property, on Ninth avenue, has been purchased by Mr. Doane.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

Winfield will furnish several competitors in the examination for the cadetship, at Newton, next Tuesday.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

Mrs. Bacon has opened her ice cream parlor, and is dropping again into the large trade she enjoyed last season.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

Messrs. Frazier & Hepler have opened a restaurant on North Main street. They seem to be doing a good business.

[CARD.]

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

The card of Dr. S. C. Fitzgerald appears in this paper. The doctor has his office in Mrs. Mansfield's new building.

CARD: S. C. FITZGERALD, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.

OFFICE IN THE MANSFIELD BLOCK, 3 DOORS NORTH OF POSTOFFICE, WINFIELD, KANSAS.

[PERSONALS.]

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

Mr. P. G. Smith is being talked of as a candidate for Probate Judge. He is a good man and well qualified for the position.

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

Wm. Trimble, of Bolton township, gave us a call last Thursday. He is the trustee and census enumerator of his township.

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

We enjoyed a pleasant call from W. H. Clay and J. J. Partridge, two of the substantial men of Sheridan township, last Thursday.

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

Giles Bros. have rented the building formerly occupied by Douglass & Copeland as a restaurant, and will move into it next week.

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

Mr. J. Lewis, of Ohio, dropped into our sanctum Monday evening. He is prospecting in Cowley with a view to locating in the sheep business.

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

Hon. Neil Wilkie and Postmaster J. B. Ives, of Douglass, were in the city last week to procure press and material to start another newspaper at Douglass.

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

We hear the name of W. C. McCormick mentioned for the office of Probate Judge. He is a sound Republican and in every way well qualified for the office.

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

The Winfield Bank is having the stone delivered for its new circular stone steps. When completed the steps will add much to the appearance of the bank front.

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

The argument of E. S. Torrance for the prosecution, and of C. H. Payson for the defense, in the trial of the latter are both spoken of as remarkable for power and brilliancy.

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

The Winfield "base bawlers" are now fully organized and ready to receive propositions from any scrub nine within easy walking distance of the county seator any other seat.

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

The Rifles are making arrangenents to put on the play of "The Dutch Recruit." Mr. Burton, the manager, will be here in a short time when the boys will begin work in earnest.

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

The insurance commissioners of the various companies interested in the late fire have been busy adjusting their losses during the past week. They are at present mostly paid off.

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

The street sprinkler has been repainted, and the spaces occupied by advertisements of firms long "busted" and forgotten have been refilled with those of live and energetic merchants.

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

Mr. Frank Baldwin left for Colorado Tuesday. He will spend the greater part of the summer in the mountains. Mrs. A. D. Speed accompanies him as far as Denver, where she goes to visit friends.

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

Prof. Trimble will conduct the Normal Institute in Labette County this year.

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

A meeting of parties to consider a proposition for water works was held at the council chamber Tuesday evening. No definite action was taken, but the Holly system seemed to meet with general favor.

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

The advertisement of T. F. Axtel & Co., our new restaurant firm, appears in this paper. They start off under very favorable auspices, with a good business, and a good stand, and are live, energetic men.

Messrs. T. F. Axtel & Co., purchased the English Kitchen of Mrs. Rogers, and took possession Tuesday. Mr. T. J. Steele, one of the firm, is a baker of long experience, and has worked in all the large eastern towns. The firm are live energetic men and build up a good business.

AD: CITY BAKERY AND RESTAURANT!! T. F. AXTEL & CO., PROPS.

The best Baker in the City. Bread delivered to any part of the city free of charge. Tobacco & Cigars a specialty. MAIN STREET.

WHILE I AM AT IT...SOME OTHER ADS!

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

I AM SELLING OFF AT ABSOLUTE COST! MILLINERY & NOTIONS CHEAPER THAN EVER. A LARGE STOCK OF GOODS FRESH FROM THE FACTORY, AT COST. I MEAN BUSINESS! SOLON WHITEHEAD. NEXT TO BROWN'S DRUG STORE.

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

GOING TO MOVE! NOW IS YOUR TIME TO BUY! GILES BROS. HAVE RENTED THE BUILDING FORMERLY OCCUPIED AS A RESTAURANT SOUTH OF READ'S BANK, AND WILL MOVE THEIR STOCK OF DRUGS INTO THE SAME NEXT WEEK. SO IF YOU WANT GOODS IN THEIR LINE CHEAP, YOU CAN GET THEM NOW, AS THEY DO NOT CARE TO MOVE SO MANY GOODS.

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

BRICK! BRICK! BRICK! BRICK!

AT W. W. GREEN'S BRICK YARD NORTH OF BLISS' MILL, ACROSS THE RIVER. 160,000 NOW ON HAND AND FOR SALE AT REASONABLE PRICES.

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

M. HAHN & CO. WON'T BE OUTDONE IN BEING THE LEADERS OF LOW PRICES; WILL SELL LONDSDALE FRUIT OF THE LOOM OR ANY OTHER POPULAR BRAND OF BLEACHED MUSLIN AT TEN CENTS PER YARD.

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

A NEW LOT OF MOCKING BIRD CAGES AND REVOLVERS AT

76 HORNING 76 ROBINSON & CO.'S.

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

NOTICE TO STOCK MEN. FOR SALE. FIVE HEAD OF SHORT-HORN CATTLE - AMONG THE LOT ONE 3-YEAR OLD BULL THAT HAS NO SUPERIOR IN THE SOUTHWEST. ALSO, TWO FRESH COWS, GOOD MILKERS. WILL SELL THE LOT TOGETHER OR OTHERWISE. CAN BE SEEN AT MY RESIDENCE ON WEST LINE OF NINNESCAH TOWNSHIP. LEONARD STOUT.

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

EXTRA GOOD SAUER KRAUT, 30 CTS. PER GALLON AT WALLIS & WALLIS.

[PERSONALS.]

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

The plans for the school buildings have been received. They are elegantly finished, and if the buildings can be completed at the architect's estimates, they will be the best ventilated, most commodious, as well as the cheapest school houses in the country.

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

Mr. Frank Hanchet brought us in a sample piece of cheese of his manufacturing, last week. It was as fine as any we have ever eaten, and fully equal to the best New England cheese. Frank is from "York state," has been raised on cheese, and knows how to make it.

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

In the case of Tarrant vs. Hitchcock for the possession of the property next to the Williams House, judgment was rendered in favor of the defendant. Leland J. Webb was the attorney for the defense, and conducted the case to a successful termination.

[AUXILIARY FORMED: KANSAS ORPHAN ASYLUM.]

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

Mrs. N. L. Reeder, of Burlingame, Kansas, addressed the people of Winfield at the M. E. Church, on Monday evening, in the interest of the Kansas Orphan Asylum at Leaven- worth. Notwithstanding the attendance was very meagre, the pathetic appeal of the speaker seemed to go straight to the hearts of all present, and as a result an Auxiliary Society was declared organized and the following officers elected.

President: Mrs. M. G. Melville.

Vice President: Mrs. E. T. Trimble.

Cor. Secretary: Mrs. Anna Cooper.

Rec. Secretary: Mrs. Van Doren.

Treasurer: Mrs. Col. McMullen.

Due notice will be given in the morning papers, of the time and place of the first general meeting of this Auxiliary which, we are informed, sub rosa, will take the form of an evening social at the pleasant house and grounds of Col. McMullen. Ladies, it is hoped, will not fight shy of this society for the drafts upon their time and purse will be but light, while the gentlemen, although expected to contribute a nominal fee for membership, will find it less expensive than a Sunday stroll to the brauerei, and at the same time have the satisfaction of assisting in establishing, prospectively, a home for their orphan children. We commend this view of the case to our young men about town.

[BATH HOUSE: NOMMSEN & STEUVEN.]

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

The new bath house of Nommsen & Steuven was opened for business Saturday. The house is complete in every particular. In front is a reception room, and opening off of this are three bath rooms, furnished with bath tubs, hot and cold water, shower bath and toilet set. The arrangement for heating the water is far superior to any we have seen. The proprietors display considerable enterprise in putting forward an undertaking of this magnitude, and from the way the bath rooms have been patronized since the opening, it looks very much as if they would make a success of it.

[MORE ON PAYSON TRIAL.]

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

One of the saddest things happening during the trial of Payson was the effect which the verdict had upon his aged mother, who was present throughout the whole proceedings. As soon as the verdict of guilty was pronounced, her emotion overcame her, and she threw herself in his arms, moaning out in all the bitterness of a broken heart, "Oh, Charley! Won't they let me go to prison with you?" Verily, her gray hairs will be brought down in sorrow to the grave.

[PERSONALS.]

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

The people of Augusta begin to think that a railroad is not such a nice thing after all. Before the first train entered the depot, one man had been killed and two others wounded. Winfield has had a double dose of railroad builders during the last twelve months and was only saved from such tragedies by the resolute enforcement of the laws, and the fearless and determined action of its officers.

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

The Baird building is about ready for occupancy, and perhaps before we issue again, their goods will be transferred from the old building to the new. This firm has always stood in the front rank of our mercantile establishments, and with an elegant new building, new stock, and presided over by the senior member, will assuredly meet with success. We shall next week give a detailed description of their new building.

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

H. D. Wilkins, of Windsor township, called last Monday. He has a flock of about a thousand sheep, which are doing well. He informs us that he lost several sheep recently by allowing them to run in the Grouse timber, where they found buckeyes and ate them. He says that the idea that buckeyes would kill sheep is new to him, but he now learns that others have had the same experience.

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

Tuck Southard, after serving many years in the employ of Baird Bros., has transferred his services to Levi, the clothier. Tuck is one of the best clerks in town, faithful, efficient, and well and favorably known by the trading public. If we do not miss our guess, Baird Bros. will find that they have made a mistake in allowing Tuck to go.

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

A special meeting of the Board of County Commissioners was held Tuesday afternoon, for the purpose of appointing someone to represent the county at the meeting of the stockholders of the Cowley, Sumner & Ft. Smith railroad, which will be held at Topeka on the 15th inst. General Manager Strong was empowered to cast such vote.

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

The Telegram insinuates that there was a ring of lawyers prosecuting the late case against Payson. It probably had in view the fact that Hackney and McDonald were counsel against Payson in other cases, but we are informed by persons who know that neither Hackney and McDonald nor any other attorney assisted Mr. Torrance in any way in the case just tried.

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

Daniel Read, postmaster and merchant of Floral, called last Monday. He reports an excellent rain on Sunday and brighter prospects. He says he has a good trade, sells goods as cheap as anybody in the county, and can well afford to do so because he has some of the expenses attending the trade in the large towns.

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

County Attorney Torrance has won additional laurels in his successful conduct of the Payson case. Some are inclined to divide the credit equally between the prosecuting attorney and the judge, but we assert, and we will stick to it, that Torrance was the main prosecutor.

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

Although the State has made appropriations for the erection of the building of the Kansas Orphan Asylum, the expense of carrying on the institution, the feeding and clothing of the inmates, etc., is, of necessity, a public charity. Hence the necessity for Auxiliary Societies.

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

Mr. Frank Finch was on the street Monday for the first time since the fire. He has lost that handsome mustache which so heightened his beauty in the past: a prey to the raging flames. Frank says if he is spared by a kind Providence, he will immediately begin the cultivation of another.

[THE PAYSON CASE: TRIAL OF CHAS. H. PAYSON.]

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

The trial of Chas. H. Payson, for obtaining property under false pretenses, terminated last Monday by the jury bringing in a verdict of guilty. While this case was pending, we carefully avoided saying anything that would tend to prejudice the minds of our readers for or against the unfortunate victim; but now that the matter has been fully tried, a verdict rendered, and the case no longer before the jury and court, we shall attempt a review of the testimony and facts pertaining to the prosecution and conviction.

On or about the 26th of January, Mr. Payson filed for record a deed from Lena McNeil to himself, conveying certain real estate known as the "Curns property." This deed he claimed to have obtained for services rendered in the trial of Dick Rhonimus (a brother of Mrs. McNeil who was then in jail charged with stealing cattle), and for legal services to be rendered during the year. Soon after obtaining the deed, he mortgaged the property to James Jordan for $480, and subsequently sold it to G. H. Buckman, subject to the mortgage, for $200. About this time Rhonimus escaped from jail, and soon after Payson was arrested for obtaining the deed under false pretenses, and after a preliminary examination, was remanded to jail until this term of the district court.

At this trial the examination was full and searching, every effort being put forward by the prosecution and the defense. Mrs. McNeil, and her daughter, Lena, testified that their inten tion was to convey the property to Mrs. McNeil, and that Payson produced and read to them a deed making such conveyance; but afterward, while going from Mrs. McNeil's house to the notary public's office, substituted another conveying the property to himself, which was signed and acknowledged by Lena upon his representation.

These are the facts as gleaned from the evidence; and in our opinion, the jury brought in a verdict in accordance, as they were sworn to do, "with the law and evidence in the case," but from an outside standpoint, we regard the matter in a very different light, and are free to say that we believe Mrs. McNeil to be as deep in the mud as Payson is in the mire.

If the information in this case had been quashed, as the court at first intimated it would do, and a strict investigation had been made into the jail delivery business, more light would have been thrown upon a very complicated matter.

As it is, we are heartily sorry for Charles H. Payson. Had he pursued an honorable, upright course in his everyday life and conduct while practicing here, he would have won fame, honor, and wealth with scarcely an effort, and might have laughed at any prosecution brought against him. Even in this, his darkest hour, he has many friends who believe him innocent, and who will leave no stone unturned to secure his early release.

It is sad to see a young man, just in the prime of his life, and upon whom nature has lavished her most costly gifts, condemned to a fate which, to a person of spirit, is worse than death. Where he will live on from year to year with all the finer sensibilities and feelings of a man seared and contaminated by constant association with the vilest class of humanity, and to come forth at last with the brand of Cain upon his forehead and the curse of an ex-convict upon his life.

[SHOOTING AFFRAY AT AUGUSTA.]

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

We learn of a serious riot which happened at Augusta, Saturday night. The San Francisco road was completed to that place Saturday, and in the evening the railroad hands got to drinking, became boisterous, and one of the number was arrested by the marshal and put in the calaboose. In a short time a large crowd of railroaders gathered around the jail with the evident intention of releasing their comrade. The marshal, being apprised of the fact, gathered together a posse of citizens, went to the jail, and ordered the crowd to disperse, which they refused to do. After some parley between the officer and the mob, in which serious threats were made, the marshal fired into the crowd with a double barrelled shotgun, killing one man and wounding two others. The railroaders threatened to burn the town, when the citizens armed themselves and patrolled the streets Saturday night and Sunday. During Sunday the coroner's inquest was held, and it is understood that a verdict of justifiable killing was rendered. The town is in a fever of excitement over the matter, and fears are still entertained of a raid from the railroad hands. The marshal, Doc. Richardson, is an old and respected citizen of Augusta, and is a very resolute and determined man. The citizens generally regard the killing as justifiable, but perhaps a little too hasty. This is the first affair of the kind ever happening in Augusta, and the whole country for miles around is excited over the matter.

[COURT MATTERS.]

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

The Court has this week disposed of the following cases.

State vs. Payson: guilty.

State vs. Moraine: not guilty.

Harris vs. Day: new trial granted.

Tarrant vs. Hitchcock: judgment for defendant.

The demurrer to the proceedings to set aside the deed made by Lena McNeil to C. H. Payson was overruled, and defendant allowed to file answer.

[APRON FESTIVAL.]

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

The ladies of the Baptist Aid Society will give an apron festival at Manning's Hall, Friday evening of this week. The novelty of this festival will be the aprons and sun-bonnets for sale to the young gentlemen, for their girls, of course, or vice versa. Ice cream, lemonade, etc., for all classes and conditions. Hope our citizens will give this festival their best patronage.

[J. P. M. BUTLER & CO.: WINFIELD JEWELERS.]

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

While at Winfield last week, we called on J. P. M. Butler & Co., of that city. This firm is well known to the citizens of Florence, and we are glad to state that they are doing a good business. The citizens of Winfield and Cowley County can congratulate themselves on the acquisition of this new firm to the business of their town. These gentlemen have no superiors in the state as mechanics and they are both steady, hard working men, and we freely recommend them to the people of that city. Florence Herald.

[The above refers to our new jewelers, in the old Hope stand, and from their straight forward manner of business, we judge that the compliment is merited.]

[O. F. BOYLE PROPERTY PURCHASED.]

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

Curns & Manser have bought for Mr. Thos. McDougall, of Cincinnati, attorney for the Longworth estate, the two lots on the corner of 10th and Main Streets, belonging to O. F. Boyle, for $3,000 cash. Mr. McDougall proposes to immediately build a two-story brick building thereon.

[THIEVES STEAL JOHN HOENSCHEIDT'S HORSE AND BUGGY.]

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

Last Sunday evening several suspicious characters, who had been loafing about town, made away with John Hoenscheidt's horse and buggy, and Phil. Stump's mule. A reward of fifty dollars has been offered for the return of the property and fifty dollars for the capture of the thief.

[GRACE (EPISCOPAL) CHURCH]

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

Grace (Episcopal) Church parish, having secured the services of a pastor, will, on and after Sunday, May 16th, hold regular service, morning and evening, at the regular hour. The service on the 16th, and until further notice, will be held in the courthouse. All are invited to come. REV. FREY, Pastor.

[NOTICE: POULTRY WANTED.]

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

I will pay the highest cash price for 100 dozen live chickens, delivered at the Walnut Valley Poultry Yards, or Wallis & Wallis' grocery, Winfield, Kansas. N. T. SNYDER.

[NOTICE: PAINT!]

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

100 per cent. below cost. Good mixed paint $1.25; best mixed paint, $1.50; strictly pure lead, guaranteed, $9.00. For a few days only. HARTER BROS.

[NOTICE: CANCERS CAN BE CURED.]

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

Cancers can be cured and are cured by Chas. Brash. For verification refer to Hon. A. J. Pyburn, of Winfield, or Mr. Dakin, of Grouse creek. Address communications to

[HON. THOMAS RYAN, OF TOPEKA.]

Winfield Courier, May 20, 1880. Front Page.

Hon. Thomas Ryan, of Topeka, representing the Third Congressional District, was born at Oxford, New York, November 25, 1837. At an early age his parents moved to Bradford County, Pennsylvania, his father being engaged there in farming. His father dying in 1842, his son remained on the farm working and attending common school until the age of eighteen; was then employed as a clerk in a general merchandise store and in the lumber trade for three years. He took a scientific course at Dickerson seminary, Pennsylvania, when he began reading law with John C. Adams, at Towanda, Pa., and immediately upon being admitted to the bar he entered partnership with that eminent lawyer. In 1862 Mr. Ryan raised a company of volunteers, enlisted as private; on the organization of the company was elected lieutenant, serving until 1864, when, being severely wounded in the battle of the Wilderness, he was mustered out as captain.

Removing to Topeka, Kansas, in 1865, he entered upon the practice of his profession; was subsequently chosen county attorney, and soon achieved local reputation for courage and efficiency in reforming long standing abuses in county affairs, and more especially for his remarkable zeal and success in the prosecution of criminal offenders. He held the office four successive terms, then he was appointed assistant United States attorney for the State, declining a fifth term, when he was elected to represent the Third district in the Forty-fifth Congress.

His record in Congress has been marked with great success from the beginning. Although his bill for arrears of pensions did not itself pass, still the provisions of it have finally become law. The Forty-fifth Congress formerly declared it would not authorize any new federal buildings, notwithstanding which Mr. Ryan succeeded in getting a bill passed providing for the construction of a new courthouse and postoffice at Topeka, costing $200,000. With one exception this was the only appropriation made for a like purpose by that Congress.

During the same session he succeeded in enlisting Congress in inaugurating a survey of the Arkansas river to the line of his State, with a view to its improvement for the purpose of navigation. Last year Congress appropriated $20,000 for the improvement of that river from Ft. Smith to Wichita, and will this session appropriate a like sum. If the stream can be made navigable for one half of the year, it will be of incalcuable advantage to the State of Kansas.

It was Mr. Ryan who caused what is known as the Cherokee Strip to be put in market; it is now nearly all taken by actual settlers.

He was also untiring in his efforts to bring into market that magnificent body of land, the Kansas Indian trust and diminished reserve lands, at such reasonable rates as would be just to the settlers. The last legislation essential to a final consummation of this scheme became law a few months since.

There is no measure of more importance to his State generally, but more especially to the people in that part to which its provisions are applicable, than his bill in relation to that immense tract of country known as the Osage diminished reserve and trust lands. He having labored most earnestly for the success of this bill, it finally passed the House last June; is still pending in the Senate, but will doubtless become a law during the present session.

Mr. Ryan's bill for relief of colored emmigrants, after a stormy passage through the Senate, is now a law. His bill created a new land district in the southwestern part of his State passed the House and is pending in the Senate. His bill to restore the Fort Dodge reservation to the public domain, and directing the secretary of the Interior to dispose of it to actual settlers; also passed the house and is soon likely to pass the Senate.

His bill for the relief of settlers in the western part of Kansas who lost their crops from unavoidable causes last year by which it is provided that such settlers may have leave to be absent from their claims until October 11, 1881, and that during such absence no adverse rights shall attach, and giving one year after expiration of leave of absence in which to make final proof of payment, passed the House a few days ago, and it is to be hoped will soon become a law.

Another of his bills, directing the secrretary of the Interior to certify to his State about fifty thousand acres of indemnity school lands, has been unanimouly reported by the Committee on Public Lands, and will doubtless pass the House this session.

He introduced a bill also directing the Secretary of the Interior, with the consent of the Osages to sell to the highest bidder for cash, at not less than seventy-five cents per acre, all of the Osage trust and diminished reserve lands lying east of the sixth principal meridian remaining unsold July 1, 1881; all remaining July 1, 1882, to be sold at not less than fifty cents per acre, and all remaining unsold July 1, 1883, to be sold at not less than twenty-five cents per acre. The committee on Public Lands have unanimously approved the bill, and it will no doubt be passed in its order.

He is now engaged in an effort to secure legislation to give the right of way to one or more railroads through the Indian Territory, and has so attracted the attention of the House to its importance to the commerce of the West and South that it is probable that some measure of the kind will soon be passed.

Very many of his private bills have passed the House, some of which have also passed the Senate, and others are still pending in that body. He has also several special pension and other special relief bills on the House calendar which have been reported favorably upon in Committee of the Whole.

Mr. Ryan worked vigorously to extend the free-delivery system; and secured the benefits of the same for Topeka, Kansas. He takes a deep interest in all the measures that come before the House, especially those relating to the interest of the West.

It has been the practice of the Indian office to let all contracts for Indian supplies in the city of New York, although the supplies are produced upon the very borders of the Indian country. He recently, in the House, when the Indian appropriation bill was under consider ation, exposed the absurdity of the practice, and the extent to which it excluded the Western producers and businessmen from bidding, and fostered a ring of professional contractors, who had a monopoly of the business. He sought to amend the bill by a provision that all bids for subsistence supplies should hereafter be opened at some suitable place in the West. Although the amendment was ruled out of order, the same proposition is likely to succeed in the Senate. He succeeded, however, in so amending the bill that the department must give six weeks' public notice by advertisements before it can award contracts for Indian supplies. This will give the Western people time to make their bids, which heretofore has been practi cally denied them.

Mr. Ryan's speech on the political riders at the extra session of Congress received most complimentary notices from all the leading Republican papers in the country. At the same session he boldly moved to suspend the rules and pass the Army appropriation bill, the Republican side of the House stood solidly with him, but the Democrats moved and carried an adjournment, amid great excitement.

In the Department it is said that he has procured more increased mail facilities for his district than any other man in Congress for any other district. He is much respected in admin istration circles, and is very efficient in Department affairs. He is one of the hardest working members of the House, averaging about sixteen hours a day.

[LEADVILLE CORRESPONDENCE.]

Winfield Courier, May 20, 1880. Front Page.

ED. COURIER. This mushroom city is now attracting the attention of the world. Your correspondent, wishing to add his mite to the mass of information sought for, sends the following description of the carbonate camp.

Where three years ago were only a few miner's cabins is now seen a city with a population of forty thousand. The discovery of rich mines was the cause of this change. Nothing else would build a city in such an inhospitable region. The mines here are more than holding their own, and each week sees the yield of bullion increased. The miners are all busy, and the output of ore is greater than ever before. Even the "played out" Little Pittsburgh is coming to the front again, and the eastern stockholders who sold when the bottom fell out seem to have lost all faith in mining. The large smelters are all running at full blast, while many of the smaller ones are idle.

Leadville, at all times, presents a wonderful picture of life and activity. The streets contain a moving mass of humanity at all hours of the day. The noise of travel, saw, and hammer, heard in every direction, reminds one of Winfieldthe reminder making more noise than the original, however.

While there are many good buildings here, the majority are mere shanties. Mechanics are getting good wagesabout four dollars per dayand plenty of work. Miners are getting three dollars, and common laborers from two to three dollars. Board ranges from seven to thirty dollars per week.

To clearly describe the condition and make-up of society here would be an almost impossible task. The slum of eastern cities, hoodlums from San Francisco, thieves, pickpockets, gamblers, and one thousand or more "soiled doves" constitute at least one-half of Leadville population. The other half consists of good, honest men and women, who come here to make money and to make it honestly.

Hardly a night passes without someone being killed or robbed. Last night a man was knocked down on one of the principal streets, robbed of six hundred and forty dollars, and left to die. The papers say very little about these things as it would retard the growth of the camp.

Much has been said about the unhealthfulness of Leadville. The Denver people, from partly selfish motives, tell exaggerated stories of sickness and death here. They tell of hundreds being carried to Evergreen Cemetery daily, and of burying people secretly in the night, in order to prevent a stampede from the place.

Leadville people, also from selfish motives, say very little about the condition of the city in regard to health. A visit to the place would convince any observing person that the carbonate camp is a poor place for health-seekers to come to. The air is light, dry, and cold; and is mixed with the poisonous fumes from the smelters. The streets are filthy in the extreme. Cans, rags, and slops are thrown into the gutters and are left there to create a stench. In the daytime it is generally warm, except when an occasional cold blast comes from the snow covered mountains. The nights are always cool.

The death rate averages seventy per week, pneumonia carrying off the most. Altitude and alcohol are the two principal causes of so many deaths.

In conclusion, we would say that Leadville is a lively, money-making place, but a rough one; and those who are thinking of coming here should think twice before starting. E. D.

[REPORT FROM "LORD HAILES" - BALTIMORE.]

Winfield Courier, May 20, 1880.

Mrs. Martha Gilliard is on the sick list this week.

Dr. Cadwallader began a school at the Baltimore school house, on the 3rd inst., with a pretty fair attendance.

School began at Omnia school house on the 3rd inst., with Mrs. Williamson, teacher.

Mr. Jonas Messenger has lately repurchased the eighty acres of land he sold to Enoch Haworth some two years ago.

Andrew Thompson started for California last Friday.

The severe frost on the night of April 29th played havoc with peaches in this section. Grass was killed to a considerable extent, and wheat, also. Corn will probably come out all right.

Despite the extremely dry weather, some persist in breaking prairie.

Mr. R. S. Thompson and wife, accompanied by "Caesar," started for Arkansas, for their health, on the 4th.

The fruit is mostly killed in this vicinity, excepting a few cherries and gooseberries.

[A. J. WORDEN, VERNON TOWNSHIP.]

Winfield Courier, May 20, 1880.

Mr. A. J. Worden, of Vernon township, is talked of as a candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction. Mr. Worden is an early resident of this county, a bright young man, and a fine scholar. He has had experience in some of the best Ohio schools and in this state, and is a graduate of the New York State Normal School at Buffalo. He would no doubt make an excellent officer in that capacity.

[PAYSON: COMMENTS BY JUDGE CAMPBELL.]

Winfield Courier, May 20, 1880.

Judge Campbell characterizes the men on the streets on Monday after the Payson verdict as "drunken rabble." We say it was not a drunken rabble. No one was drunk so far as we ob served. The crowds were made up largely of the best and most intelligent men in the county. They were men who could make a clear statement of the case, and certainly made what appeared a good case for Payson. They were as respectable a crowd as we have seen upon our streets, men whose opinions are entitled to as much weight. We were certainly surprised at the fact that so great a majority sympathized with Payson and condemned the court proceedings.

[HON. THOS. RYAN.]

Winfield Courier, May 20, 1880.

We call special attention to the sketch of Hon. Thos. Ryan from Forney's Chronicle on the first page of this paper. There is no man living whose estimates of public men are entitled to so much credit as those of John W. Forney. He has been intimately acquainted with all our statesmen, is conservative and fair in his views and criticisms, and his opinions on these matters are the highest authority. We challenge the whole country to produce a better record than this of our member, which Mr. Forney has outlined. No man in Congress can show a better one for the same time.

[A CARD: J. M. BARRICK.]

Winfield Courier, May 20, 1880.

Any man or set of men who say that I was employed, or in any way influenced, by T. S. Green to help defeat the bonds for building a school-house in District No. 26, are guilty of falsehood told for the purpose of carrying the bonds by false representation.

[ACTION TAKEN BY JUDGE CAMPBELL: PAYSON CASE.]

Winfield Courier, May 20, 1880.

Last Monday morning we were taken completely by surprise by an attachment issued for us by Judge Campbell for contempt of court.

On examining the complaint, which was written by the judge himself, we found that the contempt consisted in, and was entirely made up of, the following three short articles, which appeared in last week's COURIER, namely:

Probably no case was ever tried in this county which has created so much interest as the trial of C. H. Payson, just terminating with the verdict of guilty in the District Court. After the verdict large squads of men were gathered on each corner discussing it with great warmth, and criticising scathingly those who took part in the trial either as witnesses, attor neys, jury, or judge. The majority seemed to sympathize strongly with Payson; eulogized his plea in his own defense as one of the best forensic efforts ever heard; thought that though Payson was probably guilty of something bad, he was not guilty of the offense charged in the indictment and that if he was guilty of another offense, the prosecuting witness was equally guilty of the same offense. They criticize the county attorney for being too zealous in the prosecution, and the judge as acting as prosecuting attorney and ruling out evidence supposed to be favorable to Payson. The minority seemed to be equally sure that Payson was guilty as charged, and had been given a fair trial, that Torrance had done his whole duty and nothing more, that the judge was fair and impartial, and that the jury could not have done otherwise than it did.

This new jury of the whole public will probably never be able to agree."

The boys tell us that in the trial of Payson, when the witness Goodrich was on the stand for cross-examination, Judge Campbell took the witness out of the hands of the attorneys and cross-examined him for an hour in an effort to make him contradict himself.

This reminds us of a case before Judge Davis, of Illinois, in which the attorney for the prosecution demanded that the case proceed to trial at the time set, though the attorney for the defense was absent.

Judge Davis said the case could to trial, but would mention that a similar case happened in La Salle County, and this court looked to the interest of the absent attorney for the defense, and said Judge Davis, `You remember that we beat `em.'"

"County Attorney Torrance has won additional laurels in his successful conduct of the Payson case. Some are inclined to divide the credit equally between the prosecuting attorney, and the judge, but we assert, and we will stick to it, that Torrance was the main prosecutor."

The judge considered us guilty of contempt for publishing the above and assessed a fine of $200.

Now anyone who reads the first article above quoted, and was present on the streets last Monday after the verdict was rendered and paying attention to what was going on, knows that the article does not tell the whole truth in regard to the intensity of feeling expressed and numbers of those who sympathized with Payson. It seems to us that any such person can see that we intended to state the facts in a modified way with a view to allay the excitement, instead of attempting to stir it up, as the judge claimed. We did not state our own opinion of the Payson case because we had not attended the trial, and therefore our opinions could not be of value; but we had the idea that Payson had a reasonably fair trial, that the verdict of the jury was just, and that the fact that the judge questioned a witness an hour was not such an offense againt law, the witness, and the prisoner as was claimed by the people. Our local attended the trial, and his views, which he expressed in the local columns, were different from ours. We had a clear right to publish that article, and we maintain that had we told the whole truth concerning what was said and done on the streets that day, whatever the effect of such publication, it would not have been a contempt.

The second article complained of is a treatment in the same way of the fact that the judge cross-examined a witness for an hour. Those who heard the denunciations, accusations, and threats that were uttered against the judge on this account, will see that our manner of making light of it would tend to relieve the judge rather than to embarrass him. But we had a right to tell the truth about it in any event.

But that last squib was the feather which broke the camel's back. The judge says that was the meanest thing of all in that it had a political motive. He does not claim that this was in itself a contempt. Well, when we allowed that to go in (we did not write it), we did observe that it looked like taffy for Torrance and irony for Campbell. It did look as though we were partial to Torrance as against Campbell.

Notwithstanding the uniform courtesy we have shown him in our canvass against him for District Judge, he seems to have somehow got the idea that we were personally bitter toward him, and just ready to rake up everything that could be said against him and publish it to the country. Under this hallucination, perhaps it is no wonder that he sees concealed in the articles complained of so much that we never dreamed of.

But we forbear further comment at this time. In our cooler and more dispassionate moments, we may have more to say.

[COMMENTS: MRS. McNEIL.]

Winfield Courier, May 20, 1880.

On fuller information and more careful thought, we are satisfied that the COURIER did injustice to this lady last week.

From all the circumstances surrounding this case, we cannot now believe that she ever conspired with Payson to violate any law.

We have seen a plenty of proof that up to the time she came to this State she bore an unblemished character, and was highly respected by the best classes of society with whom she associated. Among other testimonials to this effect, she has one from Ohio signed by thirty-six of the best citizens of Clenton County who all say they have known her for twelve years.

We, in common with many others, have, we think, been too ready to believe ill of her. She has evidently been wrongfully deprived of her property by those who would profit by the belief of others in the statement circulated against her, and is entitled to our sympathies instead of abuse. It is far better to err in favor of a struggling woman than against her.

[MORE ON JUDGE CAMPBELL.]

Winfield Courier, May 20, 1880.

Judge Campbell criticised us that we did not attend the Payson trial and hear all the case as it was presented so as to be able to make up our opinions fairly on the merits of the case. Well, the fact is we had so much work to do that we could not afford to spend so much time for that purpose. Besides the jury impaneled on that case were all good, honest, intelligent men, as well qualified to judge as we are at least, and we have no doubt that they decided it according to the law and evidence as presented to them and we accept it as such. If there were any errors in the presentation of the law, the Supreme Court will determine and may change the face of the whole matter.

[HON. T. R. BRYAN.]

Winfield Courier, May 20, 1880.

It will be noticed that our Richland correspondent mentions the name of Hon. T. R. Bryan as a candidate for State Senator. Mr. Bryan is one of the best men in the county, and is not destitute of legislative experiences. As County Treasurer, in which capacity he has served for the last four years, he has, by his gentlemanly bearing, courtesy, fine business habits, and undoubted integrity, made himself very popular, and he would be a favorable candidate should he consent to be considered as such.

[ARRESTED FOR CONTEMPT: WINFIELD EDITORS.]

Winfield Courier, May 20, 1880.

Last Monday morning an attachment for contempt of court was issued by Judge Campbell against W. M. Allison, of the Telegram, and D. A. Millington and Ed. P. Greer, of the COURIER. A fine of two hundred dollars each was assessed against Messrs. Allison and Millington, and one dollar against Mr. Greer, parties to stand committed until paid. A stay of execution, without bond, for ten days was granted to allow the defendants to make a case for the Supreme Court. The alleged contempt was the publication of certain articles relating to a criminal case tried last week.

[PERSONALS.]

Winfield Courier, May 20, 1880.

T. G. Ticer is at home, "visiting" his family.

Winfield Courier, May 20, 1880.

Frank Gallotti started last week for New Mexico.

Winfield Courier, May 20, 1880.

Mr. Scovill, our popular clothier, has just returned from a visit to Ft. Scott.

Winfield Courier, May 20, 1880.

Mr. Terrill has purchased the Walter's restaurant, on Ninth avenue.

Winfield Courier, May 20, 1880.

J. L. M. Hill has sold his neat little residence on Mansfield street for $800.

Winfield Courier, May 20, 1880.

H. S. West and lady, from Michigan, friends of County Clerk Hunt, are at present in the city.

Winfield Courier, May 20, 1880.

The pony which Chas. Roberts lost last Sunday had been recovered. It was found near Maple City.

Winfield Courier, May 20, 1880.

Major Baker, of the Baker Hotel, is building a sample room. This will make it more convenient for drummers.

Winfield Courier, May 20, 1880.

Col. C. H. Robinson has been chosen as one of the grand jurors, and starts on Saturday for Leavenworth, where the U. S. Circuit Court meets.

Winfield Courier, May 20, 1880.

A. P. Johnson has purchased the Smith property, on 10th avenue, for six hundred and fifty dollars. A. P. is becoming quite a property holder.

Winfield Courier, May 20, 1880.

The recent rain developed the fact that a part of Main street needs more grading. A large pond has formed in front of Bliss Bros.' store, which should be drained.

Winfield Courier, May 20, 1880.

The Stewart Hotel was formally opened to the public last Monday. This house is splendidly furnished, is a new brick building, and is being run in a first class manner.

Winfield Courier, May 20, 1880.

Levy's mammoth ad in this paper attests to the fact that he knows how to do business, and intends to offer such bargains as will command the patronage of the county.

AD: GRAND OPENING -OF THE NEW- PHILADELPHIA CLOTHING HOUSE, ON SATURDAY, MAY 22D. As I have rented the beautiful store-room, First Door North of Post Office (Baird Bro.'s stand), and will open Saturday, May 22d, I will kindly invite you to call and see the Largest Stock -OF- READY-MADE CLOTHING Ever seen in Southern Kansas or West of St. Louis. My entire stock is new in all of the Latest Styles, and will be sold at Prices that Defy Competition. Do not fail to call, as you will find an eighty-foot-deep store filled to its utmost capacity with nothing but CLOTHING, GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS, TRUNKS, HATS, and everything kept in a first-class clothing house. By buying for cash and selling for cash I am able to give the public the benefit of it. Second, I am interested in several retail houses in different towns. Do not make a mistake, but look for the sign of the

N. B. The gentlemanly and popular salesman, Mr. Tuck Southard, is in my employ, and everybody will receive the kindest attention, whether they buy or not.

Winfield Courier, May 20, 1880.

Mr. T. H. Seward has been admitted as an attorney at the Winfield bar. Mr. Seward is a lawyer of experience, has purchased property here, and will "grow up with the country."

Winfield Courier, May 20, 1880.

The recent rains have caused great activity in real estate transactions, and the real estate firm of Pryor & Kinne have their hands full. Lands placed with them change owners rapidly.

Winfield Courier, May 20, 1880.

Brother Conklin says his turn will come next to answer for contempt of court. We think he is safe as long as he continues to administer as much taffy as he did to Judge Campbell last week.

Winfield Courier, May 20, 1880.

On account of the rain, the volunteer drammatic entertainment in aid of the Library Association, which was to have been given at Manning's hall Tuesday evening, was postponed until this Wednesday evening.

Winfield Courier, May 20, 1880.

Judge Coldwell succeeded in getting a writ of habeas corpus for Charles H. Payson, with which Payson was met at Lawrence and is now at Topeka, where his trial is in progress before the Supreme Court.

Winfield Courier, May 20, 1880.

A. H. Green has his hands full now in attending to the wants of land buyers. He has made many sales of late and still has numbers of customers on hand. Bring on your farms, you who are afraid of drouthy Kansas.

Winfield Courier, May 20, 1880.

The ladies of the Baptist society desire to express their thanks for the generous manner in which their festival was patronized last week. The receipts amounted to $104, and the social success was even greater than the financial.

Winfield Courier, May 20, 1880.

Baird Bros. removed their goods into their new store room last Tuesday. The room is one of the finest in the city, and when illuminated by gas, presents an elegant appearance. The enterprise and energy of this firm is truly commendable.

Winfield Courier, May 20, 1880.

Last Monday evening John Hoenscheidt and Deputy Sheriff, Pratt, returned from Joplin, Missouri, with the parties who stole the horse buggy and mule at this place last week. The horse and buggy were recovered but the mule had disappeared.

Winfield Courier, May 20, 1880.

R. M. Snyder, with his characteristic enterprise, has purchased a large coffee roaster, and is now roasting and grinding coffee for his customers free of charge. It is worth a quarter to see Ralph Smalley manipulate the crank of the roaster on hot days.

Winfield Courier, May 20, 1880.

Last Tuesday the boss shipment of hogs was made from this place by W. J. Hodges. The train pulled out with the stars and stripes floating from the caboose, and a clear track, everything having been ordered off to let them pass. The train was composed of sixteen cars filled with the finest lot of hogs ever shipped out of Cowley County.

Winfield Courier, May 20, 1880.

Messrs. Webb & Coldwell desire to call the attention of the settlers of Harvey County to the fact that they can loan money at the lowest rates of interest; that they can make out filings, notices for publication, and final proof papers so that they will "stick," and no mistake. Mr. Coldwell is a lawyer of several years' experience, and Mr. Webb was a clerk in the Wichita land office for twelve of fifteen months, and is thoroughly posted in land matters. These gentlemen will conduct a general law, land and loan business in Anthony, and will endeavor to do justice to their patrons and clients, as well as to themselves. In a few days they will occupy their new office over A. H. Davis' hardware store, next to the post-office. Anthony Journal.

We suppose the above refers to Linus Webb and Nat. Coldwell, young lawyers well and favorably known in this city. Success to them. [Courier.]

Winfield Courier, May 20, 1880.

The opera house at Winfield, Kansas, owned by Col. Manning, now in the Manzanares mining district, and Mr. Bear, was eaten up by the fiery element the other night. Loss, $1,800; insurance, $300. The origin of the fire is supposed to be a spontaneous combustion of paints and oils in a furniture store. Las Vegas Optic.

Col. Manning's opera house block could not be bought for $30,000. It is well insured. It is not "eaten up" by fire or by anthing else. We don't know Mr. Bear. [THINK THEY CONFUSED MT. WITH MR.] He may be "eaten up by the fiery element," but he has no interest in the opera house so far as appears. [Courier.]

Winfield Courier, May 20, 1880.

Just as we go to press, we learn of the marriage of Mr. Frank Millspaugh, of Vernon, to Miss Delphina Corson, Tuesday evening. The ceremony was performed at the residence of W. L. Holmes, by Rev. P. B. Lee, many friends of the familes being present. We heartily congratulate Frank on his new departure, and assure the happy couple that the startout with the best wishes of the COURIER for their success.

Winfield Courier, May 20, 1880.

"Mr. F. W. Schwantes, one of the oldest residents of Vernon township, was found roaming about in the woods near his house last Sunday morning totally insane. He left home during the night seemingly in his right mind, but when found in the morning had lost all consciousness and knowledge of anyone or anything. Mr. Schwantes has been one of the leading citizens of his county, and is reputed to be in good circumstances."

Winfield Courier, May 20, 1880.

We last week visited the Bliss mills now under the new management. We found Mr. Oscar Jettinger, one of the partners, in charge, and everything running as smoothly as it did under the old administration. Mr. Jettinger is a pleasant, agreeable gentleman, and will no doubt make the Winfield City Mills, as it is now called, one of the most popular institutions in the county.

NOTE: NAME CHANGED FROM "BLISS MILLS" TO "WINFIELD CITY MILLS".

Winfield Courier, May 20, 1880.

For Sale: We have for sale twenty-five fonts of job and display type and wood letter, suitable for a small job office. Our object in selling, is, that we are overstocked and wish to turn some of the type into rule, borders, etc. [Courier.]

Winfield Courier, May 20, 1880.

Decoration Day. It is the intention of "St. John's Battery," No. 1, Kan. National Guards, to decorate the soldiers' graves in our cemeteries on Sunday, the 30th inst., and it would be gratifying to us if all the old soldiers would take part in this beautiful floral offering in remembrance of our patriotic dead. The hour for muster is 1 o'clock p.m.

[MARRIED: HIRAM N. HILL AND SAMANTHA BROWN.]

Winfield Courier, May 20, 1880.

Married at the residence of Mr. Joseph Hill, May 12th, 1880, by Rev. J. Cairns, Mr. Hiram N. Hill and Miss Samantha Brown.

[MEETING OF CENTRAL COMMITTEE 88TH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.]

Winfield Courier, May 20, 1880.

The Central Committee of the 88th Representative District met in the COURIER office Saturday afternoon, May 15th, after the adjournment of the County Central Committee, and organized by electing W. O. Johnson, chairman, and S. E. Burger, secretary.

The following townships were represented.

Vernon: J. B. Evans.

Rock: T. S. Green.

Winfield, 1st ward: Fred C. Hunt.

Winfield, 2nd ward: W. O. Johnson.

Sheridan: C. S. Irwin.

Walnut: S. E. Burger.

Richland: D. C. Stevens.

Omnia: A. L. Crow.

The committee recommended that the townships and wards of the 88th representative district send the same delegates as those elected to the senatorial and congressional con- ventions, or elect new delegates as they may see fit, but in either case to hold the primaries on the same day, June 16th. It was decided to allow that part of Pleasant Valley township which was detached from old Winfield township, a representation of two delegates. The basis of represention fixed on was the same as that fixed by the County Central Committee: one delegate at large for each township, and ward of the city of Winfield, and one delegate for each 35 and fraction of 14 votes cast for James Harden at the last county election.

S. E. BURGER, Sec.

[REPORT FROM "RAMBLER" - NEW MEXICO.]

Winfield Courier, May 20, 1880.

We cut the following from the Topeka Commonwealth.

In another column is another letter from Rambler from Albuquerque. The writer is a gentleman we have known for twenty years, and is well known in Kansas, and we can conscientiously say that we believe that he only writes what he believes to be the truth. We have received numerous letters of late extolling this and that mining property, but have not published them for the reason that we were not well enough acquainted with the writers to endorse what they said.

Among the numerous mining corporations lately organized, some are undoubtedly frauds, and we shall not knowingly endorse any writer unless we have every reason to believe that his statements are truthful.

[Rambler's report.]

I write you again from Albuquerque. My first and last having appeared in your paper of the 13th inst., I make another venture. This time I write upon the all absorbing topic of mines. First and oppropo let me quote, "all is not gold that glitters," and supplemental thereto comes an original aphorism, though for ages self evident, "all is not true that's told," and conversely, "all is not told that's true." At the risk of modern criticism, I shall endeavor to run counter to the last and antithesize the first.

The desire to take the short cut to fortune pervades the average western American mind. `Tis a hope that if indulged breaks more than it makes. The mineral field of New Mexico and Colorado do promise a shorter and surer cut than any other at present. Under the impression that some of your otherwise sensible readers may be in that class, or having money to risk in small sums in hopes of large returns, I write this letter from New Mexico.

That this territory has mineralgold, silver, lead, platina, copper, iron, and other valuable metals, no one can deny. That it is a safer place than any other region in which to obtain some profitable return for the money invested, no sane man will controvert. While the deposits have not proven so rich as in Colorado, their extent and accessibility is greater here than there. Two other considerations must enter in the long run, into the make-up of wise investments. First, the seasons will permit labor the year round, and universal health prevails. This cannot be said of Colorado. What I have said being as near the truth as I (a Kansan) can tell it, I ask that you accept it as a hypothesis for what follows. The man that leaves a sure living to expend his patrimony in quest of precious metal is very foolish.

But two classes of men can really afford to venture into mining districts, to-wit: They who have nothing to lose but their time, and value their time worth nothing, and also they who have money to spare in some speculation, and the loss of which would not materially damage them. To this latter class I address myself. You cannot as well afford to spend your time in connection with your money in individual effort to catch the tempting ore, as you could to aggregate your surplus funds with friends in developing mineral claims.

A prudent and industrious man can as well represent $100,000 or $500,000 capital in this country, as to represent the few dollars that he carries in his pocket-book. In that event he secures more favorable chances for less money than in the other case. To this end a few Kansas and ex-Kansas men have organized a corporation under the laws of New Mexico under the name of the Central New Mexico Mining Company, principal office at this place. Hon. John Guthrie, Hon. A. B. Lemmon, Maj. T. J. Anderson, and O. F. Boyle, of your state, and ex-Governor E. S. Stover, Judge Sidney M. Barnes, Judge W. C. Hazletine, Hon. E. C. Manning, and Capt. C. G. Thompson of this territory are directors. They have organized a corporation with a capital stock of $100,000, shares of $100 each. They own nineteen mines; two of them being gold leads, one copper, and the remaining being silver bearing galena. These claims have cost the company less than $1,000 each and they propose selling stock enough to put $15,000 or $20,000 into the treasury to go down into those mines. Every dollar that goes into the treasury will be expended in opening the mines. The mines are located in six mineral districts, and the company has a man prospecting all the time. The fair reputation of the directors where known insures investors that what is promised will be performed. Messrs. Guthrie, at Topeka; Jenkins & Madden, at Kansas City; and E. P. Kinne, of Winfield, have each stock for sale for the company, so I am informed.

This plan is the much more suitable one, and will yield more satisfactory results than any other. Parties who contemplate investing in mines had better adopt this plan. RAMBLER.

[AN UNJUST AWARD: INDIAN BUREAU.]