[COUNTY PRINTING.]

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

On Monday the commissioners awarded the county printing to the COURIER for the coming year. The matter will also be printed in the Cowley County Monitor and Arkansas City Traveler.

[STATE NEWS.]

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

Wonder if Wirt Walton lost any money by the failure of that rattlesnake farm in Clay County.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

Commonwealth: The Cherokee Indians will tax horses and cattle 40 cents per year in that portion of the Indian Territory where their title has not been extinguished, being all that portion west of the Arkansas River and North of the Cimarron, excepting the Pawnee, Ponca, and Nez Perces reserves.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

Commonwealth: The Senate confirmation of John D. Miles as agent of the Cheyenne and Arapahoe Indians will be heralded as a token of peace along the entire border of Kansas for without him the chances would be against them. Mr. Miles has been in the services at Cheyenne Agency for more than three years, and knows every trait of character of the restless and unruly wards left in his charge, making him one of the most valuable men in the Indian service.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

It is complained of the officers in charge of the Insane Asylum at Osawatomie that they refuse to admit persons though there are accommodations for 150 more persons. This matter should be investigated, and if any officers have refused or neglected to do their duty, they should have walking papers at once.

[SALE OF THE RAILROAD STOCK.]

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

On Monday morning the county commissioners again called an advisory meeting of the citizens to consider the matter of selling the S. K. & W. stock.

Met at the office of Jennings & Buckman at 11 a.m., about forty citizens being present. Col. J. M. Alexander was chosen chairman and C. C. Black secretary.

It appeared that only two offers were before the commissioners, that of W. N. Coler & Co., of New York, of 65 cents for the stock, in the county 7 percent, bonds at par, and that of Edwards & Bo., of St. Louis, of 68 cents in cash for the stock.

A long discussion ensued, in which was discussed the relative merits of the two offers, the probability of getting better, and of loss by delay, in which many citizens took part. Finally the meeting passed the following resolution almost unanimously and adjourned.

Resolved, That this meeting advises the county board to sell the $68,000 stock to-day at 68 cents cash or Cowley 7 per cent, bonds at par (unless a better offer is made) to such parties as it shall deem best.

The commissioners then met and agreed to sell the stock to W. N. Coler & Co. for 68 cents cash, amounting to $46,240, the exchange to be made at Read's Bank in Winfield without expense to the county, the bank becoming security that the purchaser shall consummate the trade immediately. As this arrangement saves the county all expense for exchange, transmission, etc., it is an advance over the St. Louis offier.

The treasurer drew on W. N. Coler & Co. for $46,240, accompanied with the stock, and Read's Bank gave a receipt on deposits to the credit of the county of $46,240 in New York exchange. It is known, we believe, that N. Y. exchange is generally at a premium; never sells for less than par.

[REPORT FROM "CARL" ON TOPEKA LEGISLATURE.]

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

LONG REPORT...REALLY TELLS NOTHING!

[REPORT FROM M. C. SELTER, WILMOT, ABOUT CAVE DISCOVERY.]

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

EDS. COURIER: Situated in Richland township near the beautiful Big Dutch creek, 17 miles northeast of Winfield, is Wilmot P. O., which same is presided over by the venerable Mr. McPherson. Near McPherson's house is what is known as a natural well, 40 feet deep. To the east of McPherson's house a quarter of a mile is another natural well, and near the last named one is J. V. Curd's store. Mr. Curd, wishing to utilize the well near his store and to obtain water, employed two of McPherson's sons to go down in the well and clean it out. When the boys went to the bottom of the well, to their surprise they found a large cave.

After making the discovery the boys ascended, procured torches, again descended to the bottom of the well and found a large cave hewn from the solid rock, 50 yards long, 40 yards wide, and 25 feet high.

The news soon spread, about twenty men arrived, and then commenced a general exploration. They found, as above stated, a large cave, and strewn over the floor were skeletons of animals and men. In the center of the cave is a large pillar about 12 feet in circumference; this pillar, it is supposed, was intended as a support to the ceiling, and is covered with hieroglyphics. At the foot of the pillar is a large spring. The water from the spring flows to the west side of the cave, where it enters a large tunnel that leads by Mr. McPherson's house down to the creek. Among the relics obtained from the cave and on exhibition at McPherson's are the petrified body of a man 10 feet high, one large stone ax, weight 50 pounds, and the head of a mastodon with one tusk attached nine feet long.

There is great excitement at present in the neighborhood over the find and people are flocking in from all directions to see the wonders. More next week. M. C. SELTER.

[PERSONALS.]

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

Fresh apples at Jim Hill's.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

Cowley is not behind in pre-historic relics.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

Miss Kate Millington is visiting in Topeka.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

Mr. A. N. Deming spent Monday in the city.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

Judge Torrance is the father of a bouncing boy.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

J. P. Short was appointed city assessor by the council Monday night.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

Will Stivers came in Saturday and will spend a week.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

Spring has come and H. C. McDorman, of Dexter, has begun putting up ice.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

Mr. John Brooks called Monday and left an ad.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

Mr. Peter Hollenbeck, a stock man at Ponca, Indian Territory, gave us a pleasant call Saturday.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

Frank Jennings lives in Walnut township now. He has removed to east 12th avenue.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

The agony is over and the county treasurer holds $46,240 to be invested in Cowley County bonds.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

Mr. Todd Pangle came up from Sac and Fox agency and spent Sunday with his Winfield friends.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

The council has appointed Brotherton & Silvers as the city weighmasters. Their weight is official.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

Miss Grace Scovill has returned to the Bethany College at Topeka after her short vacation.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

James Chandler left last week for Pueblo, Colorado. We hope Mr. Chandler will succeed in his new home.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

The Arkansas river is reported to be "on a boom," and it is said that the pontoon bridge at Oxford is washed away.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

Sheriff Shenneman sold two notes taken under execution for $1 each, last Monday. The face value of the notes was $200.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

Since the vote on the propositions to sell our stock, it is claimed that the idiot asylum ought to be located at Arkansas City.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

Louis Zenor is the proud possessor of a genuine Turkish pipe and is now the most popular man in town. They all want to smoke it.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

Richland township will go down to history as the battle ground of David and Goliah, if that ten foot petrified man doesn't prove a canard.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

Sykes says that the nine foot tooth discovered in the Wilmot cave must be from the jaw of an ancient politician and indicates a twenty-seven foot cheek.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

The school board met Monday evening and appointed J. L. Horning as a member of the school board to fill the vacancy caused by the removal of Frank Jennings out of the city.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

At their meeting on Friday the south boundry of Richland township was changed, two miles being added to it, as will be seen by referring to the commissioner's proceedings in another column.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

On Monday the hardware store of Mr. D. S. Rose was closed by the sheriff on an order of attachment. We understand that Mr. Rose is not very heavily encumbered and will probably come out all right.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

Last week the commissioners released Dunham, who was confined in the county jail in default of fine. He was immediately arrested on another charge, convicted, and sentenced to three months more, and until the costs were paid.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

Mr. J. E. McEwen, of Walnut township, met with quite a severe accident last week. While hauling a load of poles, he drove on a side hill overlooking the creek, the poles rolled from under him, and he was thrown violently onto the ice below, striking on his head with such force as to crack the ice.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

CRYSTAL WEDDING. Mr. and Mrs. Shrieves celebrated the 15th anniversary of their marriage by inviting their friends to attend their crystal wedding on Tuesday evening, February 8th. Accordingly a merry party filled the omnibuses and proceeded to their residence, one mile east of town, and spent an evening of unalloyed pleasure. Mrs. Shrieves, assisted by her sisters, Mrs. Cummings and Mrs. Wm. Shrieves, entertained theirr guests in a graceful and pleasant manner. Although invitation cards announced no presents, a few of the most intimate friends presented some choice little articles in remembrance of the occa sion. The following were present: Mrs. Hickok, Mrs. Mansfield, Mrs. Butler, Miss Graham, Mr. and Mrs. Kinne, Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Pryor, Mr. and Mrs. Wallis, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Spotswood, Dr. and Mrs. Van Doren, Mr. and Mrs. Earnest, Mr. and Mrs. H. Brown, Rev. and Mrs. Hyden, Rev. and Mrs. Platter, Mrs. Houston, Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Millington, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Fuller, Mr. and Mrs. Black, Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Wilson, Rev. and Mrs. Borchers, Mr. and Mrs. Meech, Mr. and Mrs. Mill- house, Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Linn, Mr. and Mrs. Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Roberts, Mr. Hendricks, and John Roberts.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

WINFIELD MARKETS. We have but little change to note in the way of market interests. The only excitement in the market was occasioned by our hog buyers, and that in a manner was cooled down. We note no change in the wheat market, and quote wheat at 60 to 68 cents; corn, 30 to 32; oats, 22 to 25. The produce market shows scarcely any change. Butter is plenty at 12-1/2 to 15 cents. Eggs are more plenty, being down to 15 cents. Potatoes 75 to 81; sweet potatoes, $1. Poultry in fair demand. Live chickens, $1.25 to $1.50 per dozen; dressed chickens and ducks, 5 cents per pound, turkey, 8 to 9 cents. Hides are a little off, with prices as follows: Green, 6 cents, green salt, 7 cents, dry flint, 12 cents, dry salt, 9 cents,; bulls and stags, one-half off. Pelts and furs in good demand and at fair prices. Wood, dry, $4.50 to $5.50; green $4.00. Coal, soft, $6.50 to $7; hard, $15. Hay, receipts exceedingly light: price, $4.50 to $6. The stock market is well supplied for butchers' use, who are paying from 2-1/4 to 2-1/2 cents per pound for cows; 3 to 3-1/2 for steers. The hog market though somewhat excited is a little off. Shippers today are paying $4.25 to $4.50. Dry goods and groceries remain the same, except in some instances where dealers are over stocked, cuts are made to clear for spring trade. Daily Telegram.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

MARRIED. The marriage of Mr. Joe E. Conklin and Mrs. L. A. Linticum was celebrated Tuesday, February 8th, at three o'clock p.m., at the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. Warnock, on North Millington street, Rev. J. A. Hyden, assisted by Rev. J. Cairns, officiating. This wedding had been kept so quiet by the high contracting parties, that it was not until the deed was done and the cards announcing the same had been received that the rumor was credited. The ceremony was performed in the presence of Mr. and Mrs. Fahnstock, Dr. and Mrs. Mendenhall, Rev. and Mrs. Hyden, J. B. Lynn, W. C. Robinson and R. R. Conklin. The bride was attired in a handsome wine colored traveling dress, her trouseau containing many elegant costumes. The bridal party left on the 4:35 train for Chicago and other places in Illinois, the former homes of both bride and groom. They will be at home after March 1st. Our hearty congratulations are extended to them, with a wish that their marriage may bring them the happiness they merit.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

We have received the first number of "The Wellingtonian," the successor of the Sumner County Democrat. It is a bright sheet and set up in the best style. W. M. Allison in his saluta tory talks sense. He says he starts in on purely business principles, he does not owe the people anything, and he has no claim upon them. He shall not beg for favors, but expects to give full value for everything received. He offers his paper and his work to the people just as a man in any other legitimate business should do, and solicits patronage on the merits of his paper and his work.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

The result of the two years' labors of Rev. J. A. Hyden, pastor of the M. E. church in this city, may be seen by the following summary. During these two years 135 members have been received by letters into the church, 20 received on probation, and 38 dismissed by letter; whole number of members at this date, 201. He has preached 307 sermons, including 61 funeral sermons, and assisted Revs. Cairns and Platter in the week of prayer for each year. He has made 1,583 pastoral and 94 social visits, conducted 142 prayer and class meetings, and married 46 persons. Debts to the amount of $2,800 have been paid in full, and nearly $600 of other debts provided for. Probably no M. E. church in Southern Kansas stands higher socially, financially, or religiously than the M. E. church of Winfield at this writing.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

At the last regular meeting of Winfield Lodge No. 20, I. O. G. T., the following officers were installed for the ensuing term commencing February 7th, 1881.

W. C. T.: T. H. Soward.

W. V. T.: Mrs. Henry Rowland.

W. S.: J. C. Rowland.

W. F. S.: Mrs. M. L. Jewell [? Jowell ?].

W. T.: Professor E. P. Hickok.

W. C.: Rev. J. Cairns.

W. G.: Miss Mary Cairns.

W. Sen.: H. H. Siverd.

Asst. S.: Miss Ella Freeland.

I. M.: Miss Mary Clark.

I. H. S.: Miss Mary Cochran.

L. H. S.: Miss Libbie Smith.

P. W. C. T.: Professor E. T. Trimble.

L. D.: Frank W. Finch.

NOTE: FIRST INITIAL IN TITLES PARTIALLY OBSCURED...COULD HAVE

SOME WRONG!

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

The board ordered duplicate tax rolls for Beaver, Bolton, Cresswell, Pleasant Valley, and Arkansas City. These rolls will be placed in the hands of Mr. James Huey, and the taxpayers of the above townships can pay next year's taxes either to Mr. Huey or the County Treasurer as most convenient. There will be no additional fees on the taxes paid to Mr. Huey, as Treasurer Harden pays him for such services. This will be a great convenience to the taxpayers of these townships, as it will save them much trouble and time. Treasurer Harden is trying to make arrangements to have a duplicate roll for the east part of the county. It will probably be at Dexter.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

Wirt Walton, commenting upon the various newspapermen in the House, uses "our Fred" up in the following manner: "Fred Hunt is the `kid' of journalism, that is, he has never seen the necessity of swapping subscriptions for cord wood or exchanging job work for cabbage. He has been attached to the Winfield COURIER of late years for poetical and Sunday school purposes, and has given that journal the bulk of the moral tone it possesses. He does not drink, chew, or profane, except with an occasional `By Gosh.' Continuous service in his present line will tend to diminish his chances for final translation."

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

Abe Steinbarger is trying to decide upon some plan to "fatten us up a little." He spent so much time worrying over the problem last week that he had to drop nonpareil and set his locals in Brevier. If he don't drop this subject mighty quick, we will tell about the time he was indicted for purloining a leg of mutton, and only got clear because the investigating committee couldn't discover anything in his transparent anatomy but a Bologna sausage and a piece of old cheese.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

A fact in connection with entering land is not generally known. The arrangement now is that entry can be made at the office of the Clerk of the District Court as well as the Land Office. Any person settling on land can immediately enter the same by appearing before Clerk Bedillion, making affidavit of actual settlement, and paying the requisite entry fee. Many do not understand this and go to Wichita to enter, thus spending unnecessary time and money.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

J. G. Shrieves and family will leave for Chanute, where they will make their future home after March 1st.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

Last Friday the clothing store of B. Saddler was closed by the Sheriff on an order of attachment. We hope that Mr. Saddler will be able to arrange matters so that he can continue business. His liabilities are about $3,000.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

If the citizens of Grenola would look to their own interest a little, they would put at least one sidewalk on Main street to the depot. We are informed that the mud is of such a nature that over shoes are left all along the road uptown.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

Col. McMullen tells of a storekeeper on the border who ordered four bibles in making up his stock in trade. He explained that there were no d d fools there now, but when the first Indian scare comes, all the settlers will want bibles.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

We have received vol. 1, No. 1, of the Cambridge Commercial, published at Cambridge in this county, by Messrs. Hicks Bros. It is a neat six-column quarto, with much reading matter. We hope the editor may grow and prosper, although his paper is the seventh in the county.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

Capt. J. B. Nipp has consummated the sale of his stock farm to Mr. George L. Eastman for five thousand dollars cash. The farm contains six hundred acres, and is one of the finest places for stock in Cowley County. Mr. Eastman has a thousand head of fine sheep with which to stock it.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

Ike Davis and John Thompson had a little "jamboree" on the streets Saturday night. They got under the influence of liquor and attempted to stand off the marshal with a knife. It is needless to say that they languished over Sunday in the cooler, and their spare change found its way into the city treasury.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

Mr. L. M. Brown, of Harvey township, called last week. Mr. Brown has voted for thirteen presidents of the United States and is pretty familiar with the history of the country for seventy years past. He is still as vigorous as a man of forty and takes an active interest in political affairs.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

W. A. Lee is putting in a large stock of implements at Grenola, Kansas. He has rented a large two store building near the railroad depot, and proposes to fill it with implements. Mr. Lee's long experience in buying farm machinery makes him one of the best judges of good qualities and enables him to buy cheap.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

In Bolton township the vote for trustee was a tie between James S. Sample and William Trimble, each having 70 votes. The board drew straws and it was decided in favor of Mr. Sample. Mr. Trimble will file a contest, alleging that Mr. Sample is not a resident of the township and cannot therefore serve in any official capacity for the township.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

The Mulvane Herald makes Wirt W. Walton thirty-seven years old, a native of Wales, and a scion of the noble house of Isaak Walton. He is about thirty, a native of Ohio, and we have been expecting every day that President Hayes would appoint him to some foreign mission. Perhaps such a slander as the above is what has so long kept him out of his birth- right as an Ohioan.

[LETTER FROM "FAIR PLAY" AT BURDEN.]

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

I see an article in the Telegram of last week referring to some of our prominent citizens as the "Tennessee outfit," which I desire to answer through the columns of your paper. In the first place, these men from Tennessee are just as good law abiding citizens as there are in Kansas. I know them to be such, and any man who thus slurs them is slurring his betters. They came here several years ago and went to work and tried to help build up the county, and they deserve to be praised up instead of being pulled down. The writer of that article in the Telegram also tried to kick Mr. Henthorn down by abusing him. Because a man has lost his political influence and is down is no reason that people should continue to kick him, but say a good word to him and try to get him on his feet again. I think it is not becoming to any man to write such a letter about our citizens who have worked hard to improve our county, and I hope, Mr. Editor, you will publish this in justice to them, and oblige many of your sub scribers in Silver Creek township. FAIR PLAY.

[REPORT FROM "OCCASIONAL" AT BEAVER.]

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

Bad colds (who ever heard of good colds?) seem to be getting the better of some of our citizens, and several homes are being visited with fever, while one case of erysipelas in the face is reported.

The weather is about as usual: never weary of giving us something new each day. Old winter has been so severe that most of us will be ready to give three cheers for the merry springtime just as soon as circumstances will permit of such delightful demonstrations; but dear reader, do not don your linen coat and straw hat just yet or you may crowd the seasons.

Spelling-schools, Literaries, prayer-meetings, and church services are flourishing at Beaver Centre and Pleasant Grove.

The social event of the season was at the residence of Mr. Charles Bradbury on Monday, January 31st. For some time it has been rumored that Mrs. Bradbury's birthday and fifteenth wedding anniversary would be observed on the day mentioned, and time seemed to slide slowly yet surely, until we can now say we were among the favored ones present and had a pleasant day. About fifty invitations were given, most of the recipients on hand bringing tokens of their esteem, and all returned to their homes thanking the family for a good time and feast of good things. OCCASIONAL.

[REPORT FROM "JULIUS" - BALTIMORE.]

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

Mr. A. P. Sweet died February 3rd, aged 58 years. Mr. Sweet has been helpless for many years. He leaves a large family and many friends to mourn his loss.

The election at this place resulted as follows: Trustee, Jeremiah Gregory; Justices of the Peace, C. S. Cogswell and James Leper; Constables, Frederick Northrup and Daniel Jenkins.

There will be a discussion at this place on the night of the 23rd inst. between E. Harned and L. A. Daniels. Question: Resolved, That the Bible is the inspired work of God.

[LETTER FROM "CITIZEN" - VERNON.]

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

As one of the sufferers from too much uncontrolled railroad, I take up the pen to speak my sentiments and to assert an individual right, and as a citizen of Cowley, as a reader of the COURIER, as a constituent of our Representative, the Hon. Mr. Lemmon, as a Republican, and as a railroad bond taxpayer, I ask the support of your paper in particular, and the press of the State in general, and also the support of Mr. Lemmon and the Legislature to protect me and every other citizen of the State, be he Republican or Democrat, against the encroachments of and damages of the railroads.

Although I do not wish to put the State to any needless expense, at the rate of $600 per day, or to swell the list of bills with needless ones, from one hundred to one thousand, yet I do ask Mr. Lemmon to introduce a bill to compel all railroads to fence their roads where they run through improved farms, and that as fast as farms are fenced or hedged along their roads, that they be compelled by law to fence the same, with sufficient penalty to insure compliance with the law.

Now, Mr. Editor, your Topeka correspondent says truly, "We need railroad legislation;" but, said he, "With $50 passes in the pockets of our legislators, what hope for legislation on railroads for the interests of the people." If our representatives so act during the present term, so as to convince the people of this inconstancy and neglect of, and unworthy guardianship of the people's rights and interests, I hope they will soon receive the combined and accumulated indignation and chastisement of their constituents as to brand them unworthy of respect and confidence ever after.

I have a farm of 80 acres and the railroad runs through two fields, containing 15 and 18 acres; and I have a head of stock which I have to tie out by the head. If the railroad was fenced, with $30 expense to my fences I could use the wheat field for winter and the prairie field for summer pasture, and it would sustain 18 or 20 head of cattle, instead of 8. Then judge of my inconvenience, expense, and damage by the railroad. Then suppose there are in this county one hundred more who are just in my condition, how many $50 passes would it take to make good our loss? CITIZEN.

[REPORT FROM "M. LEWIS" - VERNON.]

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

On the morning of the election, we determined to spend the day at the polls, as home business was not very pressing. The polls were not as well attended as the friends of the move to sell our railroad stock had hoped, though if all the townships do as well as Vernon, the stock will surely be sold.

One of the most important subjects of conversation of election day was in regard to the erection of a suitable building by the township for the education of the more advanced scholars in the higher branches. It will probably cost not less than $5,000 or $6,000, which will require a tax of .01 to .015 percent on the dollar for three years to build such a house, for a high school would not make our taxes burdensome, being supported ty the township. The project has many warm supporters, and really, with a population of 1,600 and many of our school houses too small to accommodate all the scholars, it is a real necessity and we believe will be built.

Before the election board were done with the count, the members of the Vernon Library Association began to gather. This organization is progressing very rapidly. In about two weeks the members of this society will be prepared to give several exhibitions for the benefit of the library.

Wheat looks well, even though the winter has been dry, cold, and severe, and our citizens look contented and happy for they love plenty to eat; and there is yet plenty of corn in the Egypt of Vernon.

There has been considerable improving going on the past few months. Mr. Overly's and W. C. Clark's residences look substantial and comfortable. Mr. J. H. Worden's barn and wind-pump, and also Mr. D. D. Kellogg's wind-pump can be seen for miles, and betoken prosperity and enterprise. Mr. J. M. Householder has just enclosed a neat little house, and if you value your pate, when you meet him, don't make a mistake and call him Sodholder, for if you do, we will not be responsible for the consequences.

Many of our people have sunk stock wells this winter. Ten years ago Vernon was one vast prairie, dotted only with bleaching buffalo bones; but today it is dotted with hundreds of houses, groves, orchards, and vineyards, and our citizens are justly proud of their homes.

[NOTICE: JOHN BROOKS.]

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

Notice is hereby given to all persons not to hunt or fish on any of my land nor to cut or carry away any timber, without a permit in writing, or I will claim protection by law.

[COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS.]

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

Winfield, Kans., Feb. 4, 1881. )

Board of Commissioners met in special session as a board of commissioners.

Present: G. L. Gale, chairman; L. B. Bullington, commissioner; Frank S. Jennings, county attorney; J. S. Hunt, county clerk.

The following fees for judges and clerks of the election held February 1, 1881, were presented and allowed.

RECAP ONLY: DEPENDING ON TOWNSHIP, JUDGES WERE PAID FROM $3.90 TO 6.50. CLERKS WERE PAID FROM $2.00 TO $5.50. TOWNSHIPS/NAMES OF JUDGES AND CLERKS WERE GIVEN + FEES.

I SKIPPED ALL OF THIS.

[COUNTY BOARD.]

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

The Board of Commissioners met in called session last Friday, Messrs. G. L. Gale, chairman, and L. B. Bullington, commissioner, present. The canvass of the proposition to sell railroad stock gave for 2,132; against 724.

The valuation on lot 17, block 94, Winfield, reduced frm $2500 to $25 and a correspond ing amount of tax remitted.

The road tax of Tisdale township was remitted.

County Clerk was ordered to purchase an index to the commissioners' journal and have the same written up.

The valuation of lots 5, 6, 7, and 8, section 3, township 35, range 6, reduced from $278 to $174.

Valuation on southeast 1/4, section 3, township 35, range 6, reduced from $320 to $200.

Valuation on northeast quarter of southwest 1/4 and lot 3, section 15, township 35, range 6, reduced from $128 to $80.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

Married at Rock, Kansas, January 20th, 1881, by Rev. C. P. Graham, Mr. Charles E. Smith and Miss Anna E. Bradshaw.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

The Clay Center Dispatch announces that J. P. Campbell, former editor and proprietor of that paper, has sold out his interest to Mr. Del. Valentine. Del. is one of the bright and gentlemanly young men of Kansas, who are infusing new life into our institutions. He is a son of Justice Valentine of the Supreme Court, and has been a deputy clerk of the court. We congratulate him on his change of base and his business association with the versatile Wirt, and we also congratulate W. W. W. on his acquisition of so pleasant and talented a partner.

[THE MONITOR'S LOCALS.]

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

H. Jochems is home from Atchison.

Last week Spotswood & Snyder shipped upwards of three thousand pounds of butter to Kansas City.

Col. Manning, we understand, is going to start a bank in El Paso, New Mexico. Hope it is true, for he will assist our Winfield fellows when they go there and get "busted."

J. C. Topliff, postmaster at Arkansas City, has removed the post office uptown and now has his office with the well known jeweler firm of Ridenour & Thompson.

Work has again commenced on the Brettun House, and if the present weather lasts, it will be enclosed in less than two weeks.

Wilber Dever has returned from Topeka to take charge of a loan office in Wellington for Gilbert, Jarvis & Co.

Timothy McIntire was elected J. P. in Arkansas City last Tuesday.

G. W. Childers brought in the returns from Cedar township. The total vote ws forty-eight, only two of which were against the proposition to sell the bonds. N. W. Dressil, republican, was elected trustee by eight majority.

The statement was made in regard to the special election for the sale of our railroad stock, that it required a two-thirds vote of all the legal voters of the county. This was an incorrect rendering of the statute. It reads two-thirds of the legal votes cast at such special or general election.

J. C. Roberts is one of the old wheel horses of the republican party and was last Tuesday reelected trustee of Walnut township.

E. F. Widner, publisher of the Oxford Weekly, has been sued by General Green for libel in the sum of five thousand dollars for making a statement about the Kimball stock. O. E. Kimball is joined in the suit for causing the publicatioon of the article, J. L. Abbot for writing it, and Dr. Cole and Ransford Wansey for calling attention to it. Mr. Widner is finding out the beauties of a publisher's life quite early.

On last Tuesday evening a number of our prominent citizens met in the council rooms to consider the water works question. There were a number of practical suggestions made and it was thought with the expenditure of twenty thousand dollars a reservoir could be made on the mound on the east end of Ninth avenue and the necessary mains laid. Committees were appointed and another meeting to hear their reports will be held at an early day.

The Senate committee on temperance has introduced a new bill in the place of Mr. Hackney's, which, while embodying the ideas of bill number twenty-eight, makes several modifications. The same committee has introduced a bill restoring the grand jury system simplified by reducing the number of jurors to seven, thus lessening the expense, and to more effectually promote a rigid enforcement of the law.

[MONITOR ITEMS CONTINUE]

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

A new music house has been opened in the McMullen building, with Miss Nettie McCoy as manager.

Clark and Magill have been having a legal battle for the possession of the Southwestern machine shops. The trial lasted for some days and ended in a disagreement of the jury. The property in dispute, properly handled, is one of the most profitable in this county.

Daniel Sheel took out a thousand dollars insurance on his stock with the Home insurance company, Gilbert, Jarvis & Co., agents, early in January, burned out on the 25th of last month, and was paid a thousand dollars by the company on the 1st of the month.

Last week the Senate considered Mr. Hackney's bill, recommending that a resolution be addressed to Congress, asking that Jas. Christian, of Arkansas City, be granted a pension with the rank of captain. It caused a lengthened debate, but was finally adopted. This action was right, and we heartily commend it. LATER: The House defeated it, which shows a lamentable lack of patriotism and sympathy with an old soldier.

The bill incorporating the road from Arkansas City to Fort Smith has been recommended for passage. The bill provides that the company must file its acceptance within two months after the bill has passed, work must commence within six months, and the road must be completed within two years. There is good prospect that the bill will pass at this section of Congress. If it does, then Cowley County will boom.

[NATIONAL/STATE NEWS.]

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

The Arkansas river is up booming, bringing evidence of heavy rains or melting snows up West.

[EDITORIAL: SELLING STOCK AND BUYING BONDS.]

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

We hear that in some parts of the county there is great discontent because the county commissioners sold the stock without at the same time taking up our bonds in exchange therefor. It is complained that the money received for the stock is laying idle while interest is accruing on our bonds, if indeed the money is not being stolen, lost, or squandered.

As we offered in a public meeting the resolution on which the commissoners have acted, and as we addvised them to act as they have done, we may as well state the reasons for such action for the benefit of our readers.

In the first place, there is no danger of the money being stolen, lost, or squandered. The proceeds of the stock is in the hands of county treasurer Harden, where the law requires it to be, and he is responsible on his bond that it shall be appropriated according to law. The law requires that it shall be applied to pay the bonded debt of the county on the orders of the commissioners and if he should pay it out for anything else, he and his securities must make it good.

In the next place it was much more important that the stock should be sold at once than that the bonds should be bought in at once. The price at which the railroad stock could be sold was very precarious and uncertain at best.

Some of this same stock had sold as low as twenty-five cents on the dollar, but the temporary demand for it, caused by the consolidation of the roads, the desire to get up this stock for consolidation stock for the Santa Fe company, caused the stock to advance. Seventy five cents on the dollar was offered for it in 5 percent Santa Fe unsecured bonds, which we did not want nor had any legal right to trade for, bonds which might now be worth 90 cents to par, but are liable to take a grand tumble on the first money stringency or financial panic that should occur.

But a few weeks ago some townships in Sumner County sold through a financial agent some of this same stock at 70-1/2 cents, but paid the agent a commission, so that the stock netted scarcely 69. Since that sale it has been impossible to get an offer of more than 68 cents. In fact, the tendency is evidently to decline; and had we not sold until now, it is doubtful if we could have got more than 65. Should a stringency or panic take place, this stock would go down, down, perhaps to 25 cents again, perhaps to mere nothing.

There is little probability that it will go higher than 68 and it is almost certain that sooner or later it will go down. But we are out of trouble about the future of this stock, for we have sold out for $68,000 of it at 68 cents on the dollar, and have got the money for it, $46,240, safe in the county treasury. If stocks should tumble now, instead of losing we should make money by it. A panic now would help us amazingly about paying our bonded debt, however damaging it would be to all our other interests.

The reason that the commissioners did not take up our bonded debt at once with the money was that the parties buying stock had an option on some $45,000 of our 7 percent 30 year bonded debt and would not sell it to us for less than 104-6/10 cents on the dollar. Our 6 percent bonds were offered at par, but it was better to take up 7 percent at par or what would be still better, get our old ten percent at par or any premium under 12 percent. If we should let the money lay idle a month and then have to take our 7 percent at 104, we should lose nothing for the 6/10 would pay the interest accrued on the bonds during the month. But we shall do better. Already we are offered our 7 percent and 6 percent half and half at par. This, if we accept, is a gain of 2-3/10 percent, sufficient to pay more than four months interest on the bonds. But we do not advise that this offer be accepted. We should reject it promptly. We fully believe that we shall next get an offer of the 7 percent at par, perhaps we may soon get 10 percent at a small premium.

There is not the slightest need of rushing things now. There is no danger that our bonds will advance. There is much more probability of a panic or a financial change that will cause stocks and bonds to go down. We are ready for it; we are in the market to buy, and if our bonds decline, we shall make money by it. Our $46,250 cash will only buy $44,200 of our bonds at the rate the buyers of our stock asked for them. Should our 7 percent decline to 90 cents, we could with our money take up $51,377. of them.

Please be easy, gentlemen. Things are working well. Winfield chaps are not smart enough to steal this money. They cannot give it to Jay Gould for another railroad. It is not so much money as to send our $227,000 of bonded debt up above our reach. Those fellows who bought our 7 percent at 85 will consider how little of our debts this money can pay at best and will not know that it will not be stolen or paid to Jay Gould by these border barbarians. They do know that this is drouthy Kansas and that some of the best counties in the state have scaled down their debts fifty percent. They will no doubt think they have done well if they sell even at 90 cents, having got their interest and five percent profit besides.

[LEGISLATIVE MATTERS: KANSAS.]

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

The bill levying a half mill tax for 1881 and the same for 1882 to continue the building of the state capitol has passed both houses, received the approval of the governor, and become a law.

RECAP: The apportionment committee of the two houses agreed upon a bill to apportion the state into representative districts. Cowley County got three representatives. Total: 125. They made 40 senatorial districts.

The senate passed the substitute temperance bill by a vote of 30 to 7. This was in the main features of Hackney's bill, but was modified by the committee in several particulars. It will without doubt speedily pass the house and become a law by the approval of the governor.

Senator Hackney has presented senate joint resolution No. 2 proposing an amendment to sec. 1, article 5, of the constitution of the state of Kansas prescribing qualifications of voters, giving females equal rights with males to vote.

[Courier Ed. stated: "All right, W. P. We are with you."]

[STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY.]

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

At the annual meeting of the State Historical Society, the following directors were elected for the ensuing year: John P. St. John, Albert H. Horton, John Francis, Charles Robinson, D. R. Anthony, Ira F. Collins, Allen B. Lemmon, James F. Legate, Henry Inman, A. P. Riddle, George H. Case, J. S. Waters, Edwin Russell, F. P. Baker, E. N. Morrill, Sol. Miller, John A. Martin, N. Green, B. F. Simpson. The officers elected are T. Dwight Thacher, President; C. K. Holliday and J. F. Legate, vice-presidents; John Francis, treasurer; and F. G. Adams, secretary.

[TOWNSHIP OFFICERS.]

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

Below we give a list of township officers elected at the February election. In some of the townships the Justices hold over.

BEAVER: Trustee, S. D. Jones; treasurer, W. L. Lester; Justice, J. D. Hammond; Clerk, Thos. Lowe.

BOLTON: Trustee, J. M. Sample; treasurer, A. Mowry; Justice, J. H. Titus; clerk, A. Buzzi.

CRESSWELL: Trustee, U. Spray; treasurer, W. M. Sleeth; clerk,

W. D. Mowry; Justice, T. McIntire.

DEXTER: Trustee, W. R. McGreddy; treasurer, J. A. Million; clerk, R. Hite; Justice, J. V. Hine.

CEDAR: Trustee, N. W. Dressie; treasurer, N. Parisho; clerk, J. Smith; Justice, A. A. Nix.

FAIRFIEW: Trustee, W. B. Weimer; treasurer, B. B. Corson; clerk, J. A. Curfman; Justice, W. Metzger.

HARVEY: Trustee, E. Hayner; treasurer; W. F. Hall; clerk, J. M. Rivers; Justice, Gee Harris.

LIBERTY: Trustee, J. Fisher; treasurer, J. L. A. Darnell; clerk,

J. A. Cochran; Justice. A. H. Miller.

NINNESCAH: Trustee, G. S. Cole; treasurer, J. C. Drumm; clerk, L. Stout; Justice, A. A. Jackson.

MAPLE: Trustee, Jos. Craft; treasurer, G. A. Norman; clerk, S. L. Daugherty.

OMNIA: Trustee, J. Gregory; treasurer, A. Hatery; clerk, G. B. Darlington; Justice, L. S. Cogswell.

OTTER: Trustee, J. H. Serviss; treasurer, C. Myles; T. H. Alley.

[? THAT IS ALL THEY HAD!]

PLEASANT VALLEY: Trustee, A. A. Becker; treasurer, D. Gramm; clerk, C. S. Secatt.

RICHLAND: Trustee, H. A. Stanford; treasurer, L. B. Stone; clerk, J. W. Miller; Justices, R. O. Stevens and N. J. Larkin.

ROCK: Trustee, J. F. Williams; treasurer, J. C. Snider; clerk, G. H. Williams, Justices, R. Booth and J. R. Richards.

SILVERDALE: Trustee, J. D. Harkelroad; treasurer, R. R. Herrington; clerk, H. L. C. Gilstrap.

SILVER CREEK: Trustee, J. F. Teter; treasurer, J. Chandler; clerk, H. N. Hulse.

SHERIDAN: Trustee, B. J. Johnson; treasurer, H. P. Snow; clerk, G. B. McClelland.

SPRING CREEK: Trustee, G. Eaton; treasurer, A. M. Schofield; clerk, R. J. Mead.

TISDALE: Trustee, J. H. Hall; treasurer, I. D. Black; clerk, W. C. Bryant; Justice, Geo. Wilson.

VERNON: Trustee, E. D. Skinner; treasurer, J. F. Prewitt; clerk, H. H. Wordon.

WALNUT: Trustee, J. C. Roberts; treasurer, Joe Mack; clerk, T. A. Blanchard; Justice, J. L. King.

WINDSOR: Trustee, A. B. Booth; treasurer, J. A. Irwin; clerk, Thos. Walk.

[AD.]

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

The Kansas City, Lawrence & Southern Railroad now completed to Winfield, is 30 miles the shortest, 2 hours the quickest, and the only line running through trains between Winfield and Kansas City. It is the best route to all points east. Close connections are made with all trains at Union Depot, Kansas City. Trains on this line are always on time, thus making connections sure. Through tickets to all points are on sale at the Company's office in Winfield, at lowest rates. If any of your Eastern friends are coming West, write them to purchase tickets via the Through Route, the Kansas City, Lawrence & Southern R. R.

[AD.]

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

Will, preparatory to removal of his stock to Douglass about the 15th of February offer for sale his entire stock of HARDWARE, STOVES, TINWARE AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS AT COST! And all his heavy Stoves and Ranges at a GREAT SACRIFICE!

D. S. ROSE, WINFIELD, KANSAS. 2ND DOOR NORTH OF LYNN & LOOSE.

[PERSONALS.]

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

The Winfield Mills are running with a full head of water.

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

J. H. Service lost about forty head of sheep during the late storm.

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

Dave Dix had 3-1/2 feet of water in the Main street well Tuesday morning.

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

The dam at the Oxford flouring mill and the pontoon bridge have gone down stream.

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

The L. L. & G. has put up a water tank near the stock yards, and now have it in running order.

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

County Clerk Hunt put in Sunday getting out the certificates of election for township officers.

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

MARRIED. Mr. Thomas L. Dickens and Miss Laura Barrister were married by Rev. D. Thomas last Sunday.

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

`Squire Barrick managed to get to town on Monday, after having been snowed in for several days.

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

Roland Conklin, the "wee brother," is running the Monitor during the hymenial frolics of its editor.

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

The saloon men are getting ready to shut up shop in case the supreme court decides the amendment constitutional.

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

Mr. Enos Henthorn, ye real estate and loan man of Burden, spent Tuesday in the city. He registered at the Williams House.

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

Mr. Tannehill, of Beaver, dropped into our sanctum Monday. He is the first person in from Beaver since the blockade.

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

The next meeting of the county teachers' association will be March 12. The storm interfered with the meeting Saturday.

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

Rev. J. A. Rupp, of Vernon, dropped into our sanctum for a few moments Monday. He reports things generally frozen up.

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

It is said there were seventeen "dead" engines at one time between Emporia and Topeka during the recent snow blockade.

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

SHEEP FOR SALE. Six hundred well wooled wethers, three years old. Inquire of S. C. Smith or address John Norris, Winfield, Kansas.

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

The city council is having the Main street wells deepened. This is a good move, for if there is one thing we need more than another, it is water.

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

Mr. A. J. Pickering was one of the "unfortunates" who were snow bound here Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. He returned home Monday morning.

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

Linus Webb is located at McPherson in the loan and land business and is doing well.

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

Mr. Reuben Boothe, of Rock, dropped in last week and took a look at our cylinder press.

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

The ladies have moved the library to the Morehouse building, over Spotswood's store.

They will have very pleasant apartments there and hope to make it much more attractive.

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

We narrowly escaped a fire Monday. The house in which Mr. Scovill resides, on east 11th avenue, caught fire on the roof, but prompt work and plenty of water near at hand saved the building. After the fire was out, the hook and ladder truck appeared upon the scene. The fire engine at station No. 1 was frozen up so that it was not taken out of the fire department building. Probably the engineer had been out Sunday night and had not kept her steamed up. The damage to the building is slight.

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

"BUCKING SNOW" is what the railroad boys call it, and it certainly was "bucking" on a big scale. Through the courtesy of Superintendent Barnes, we were permitted to ride out to the scene and witness the engines and men at work. The cuts were level full of snow, so solidly packed that it would hold a person up. The largest engine was placed in front to do the "butting." It would get back a half mile, take a run, and dive into the snow at the rate of forty miles an hour. It would generally dig through the snow about two hundred yards, when men were sent in with shovels to loosen it up. The other four engines would come up behind and after much puffing and blowing, the huge engine would be drawn back, ready for another dive.

The sight was one never to be forgotten. The engineer on the front engine was an old Kansas Pacific man, was used to blockades, and was as fearless at Satan. He knew the engine which he controlled, and felt his power to govern it. The cut just on the backbone of the divide where the road crosses from the Walnut slope to the Arkansas is about twenty feet deep. The snow here was more solid than usual, and so deep that it reached the headlight of the engine. They reached this last cut about eight o'clock at night, and after examining it, a consultation was held with the engineer as to whether he was willing to attempt to force it as he had the others. He debated the matter for some time and at last told them to "clear the track" and ordered the firemen to "fill her up with coal."

The start was to be made from the crossing, about a mile back. We took our stand opposite the cut on top of a mound about fifty feet above the track. The moon was almost full, and the track shone bright and glistening way down nearly to the crossing where the giant locomotive stood, with the grim engineer watching the finger of the dial plate on the steam gauge crawl slowly around as the two firemen shoveled in the coal. They were all ready, the finger on the dial showed one hundred and twenty pounds of steam, and the engineer, with one hand on the throttle, gave the signal that he was comingand he did come! We saw a puff of smoke, and in an instant the locomotive shot down the track toward us. The next thing we knew we were covered with snow from head to foot, with the engine just opposite buried in the drift up to its smoke stack.

It took nearly an hour shoveling and pulling by the other engines before she was released from her snowy prison. We were tendered an invitation from Supt. Barnes to ride in with the engineer on his next dive, but owing to a "very bad cold," we were compelled to forego the pleasure of such an excursion.

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

Last week Cowley County and Southern Kansas was visited by the severest snow storm ever before known. It commenced snowing Thursday evening; the wind was very high, and the snow soon drifted so that travel was completely blocked. The storm continued all day Friday and Friday night. The passenger train on the L., L. & G. came in all right Thursday night, but failed to get through to Wellington, getting stuck in a snow bank about two miles this side. Friday afternoon two large engines passed the depot going west to the rescue of the passengers. They found the train scattered along all the way from Oxford to Wellington, first digging out a coach, then a baggage car, and finally the engine stuck fast in a ten foot snow bank. Altogether, there were five engines and two trains snow bound between Winfield and Wellington, a distance of twenty-five miles. The Friday morning freight on the Santa Fe left Winfield all right, but failed to get through, as did the passenger coming down. No train came in on the Santa Fe until Tuesday. The passenger train came through from Wellington Monday morning, and also the train from Kansas City on the Monday night. This was the first mail from the east since the 10th.

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

The past week has been a rough one on business of all kinds, with no shipments of grain or stock, owing to the blockaded condition of the roads. Businessmen and tradesmen have felt the effects of bad weather to a great extent. Prices have undergone no change. We quote wheat at 60 to 68 cents; corn 30 to 33 cents; oats 22 to 25 cents. The produce market is dull. Butter is plenty at 12½ to 15 cents. Hogs are more plenty, at 15 cents. Potatoes, 75 to 81 cents; sweet potatoes, $1. Poultry, no demand; live chickens, $1.25 to $1.50 per dozen; dressed chickens and ducks 5 cents per lb.; turkey, 8 to 9 cents. Hides, but few offering, with prices as follows: Green, 6 cents; green salt, 7 cents; dry flint, 12 cents; dry salt, 9 cents; bulls and stags one-half off. Pelts and furs in good demand at fair prices. Wood, dry, $4.55 to $5.55; green, $4; very little on the market. Coal, soft, $6.50 to $7; hard, $15; market entirely out. Hay, receipts exceedingly light: price $4.50 to $6. The stock market is still supplied for butchers' use, who are paying from 2¼ to 2½ cents per pound for cows; and 3 to 3½ cents per pound for steers. The hog market is quiet on account of none shipping; prices are lower than last week ranging from $4 to $4.25. Telegram.

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

A man applied to Mayor Lynn for aid Monday, stating that he lived on East 8th avenue. The Mayor referred him to Councilman Hodges, and he was afterward furnished with provisions by Councilman Freeman. Marshal Stevens investigated the matter and found that he did not reside in the city at all but lived off Mr. Service's place east of town. It was also discovered that he was the possessor of a team and had an able-bodied son twenty years old; that they had twice been offered work with their team at $2.50 per day but had refused the job, preferring to live by charity. From what we saw of the man, he seemed as able to work as hundreds of others who make their living by honest labor. There are dozens of widows in Winfield with large families to support who struggle along without asking charity, but who are more entitled to it than this applicant.

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

We hear of small pox in various places all over the country and it stands us in hand to look out for exposure. So many persons from all parts are traveling, that the disease will be carried by some of them wherever they go. We cannot tell how soon the infection will be brought into this county. The late snow storm has served as a quarantine for a few days, but will not serve in that capacity long. We would therefore caution everybody to avoid strangers and stay at home. You cannot always tell what traveling stranger has been exposed to the disease. Look out and avoid exposure as far as possible, for the disease is said to be injurious to the complexion.

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

The Arkansas River boom proved a disastrous affair for our neighbors. At Sterling it struck the bridge and carried away several spans. At Nickerson it played havoc with the bridge, and what is more serious, destroyed a human life. A man was just driving across when the great mass of ice and water caught the middle span and carried it away, engulfing him and his team in the frightful vortex below. The man finally struggled out upon a large cake of ice, and was making a successful effort to get disentangled, when the cake struck a small island and threw him over into a watery grave. His name has not yet been learned nor the body recovered. The team was drowned.

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

A meeting of the citizens of Winfield, irrespective of sect or party, will be held in the M. E. church, on Tuesday evening, February 22nd, to give expression, by a generous and liberal donation, of our appreciation of the ministerial labors of the Rev. J. A. Hyden, and of his social and moral worth and that of his estimable wife, who after two years of incessant labor will soon leave us for other fields. We invite Winfield to make her liberality felt on this occasion. There will be toasts, responses, music, etc.

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

Lovell Webb, Esq., of Winfield, a thoroughbred young lawyer, son of Hon. W. C. Webb, of this city, arrived this morning and will remain in Topeka a few days.

Captain H. W. Stubblefield, of Winfield, an old army comrade of the editor, made us a pleasant call today. Topeka Capital.

[Capt. Stubblefield returned Tuesday, having been absent a week. He has visited Kansas City and the Leavenworth penitentiary. How he escaped, he does not inform us. Ed.]

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

The Chicago Lumber Company should bring suit against the city of Winfield to recover damages for the injury done the frame building on the corner of Ninth avenue and Fuller street. The windows have been smashed into pieces, while holes here and there have been made in the ends of the house. This work can be traced to the boys who attend school in the east ward, to their shame be it said.

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

For seventy-two hours Winfield was isolated from the rest of the world, and to many it seemed like an age. We have become so accustomed to daily communication with the outside world that a return to the days of the stage-coach and four-day-old papers would be unendurable. It is such occasions as these that make us realize the value of railroads and telegraph wire.

[THE MAMMOTH CAVE.]

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

A reporter comes in from the Wilmot cave, and gives us the following facts, to the truth of which he is willing to swear.

Many visitors went to the cave last week, and a thorough exploration was made.

One party, taking several day's rations in their haversacks, followed the northern prong. They had little difficulty in traveling after the first obstacles had been overcome. Within the cave the air was pure and delightful, in strong contrast to the blizzard which was tearing around just outside. The explorers caught fish, which supplied them with fresh meat. Of course, the fish were blind, living as they did in currents of water not visited by light. Fires were built of the bones of mastodons, which were numerous in all the rooms of this cave. The party followed the channel three days, coming out somewhere in Butler County.

Specimens of the stone age were to be seen on every hand. A large pair of snow shoes were found, turned to solid stone. Near these shoes there were also found a pair of garters, a night shirt, a pocket flask, and a huge demijohn, all turned to stone, and all of a pattern that indicated that those who used these ornaments were men of giant stature: stalwarts of the age of stalwarts.

In one chamber our explorers found a throne, surrounded by stone seats, evidently the reception room of the mastadon and the giant. On the walls could be faintly traced several poetical looking inscriptions, doubtless songs written in honor of the blushing maidens of that remote age. A little further on the explorers struck what was evidently a kitchen, for the utensils, all stone, resembled many of the articles that the good housewife now shies at her liege lord when he intrudes on her kingdom. One of the party picked up some fossilized biscuit as hard as dornicks; but one other, a skeptical fellow, vowed that they were exactly the article that he had at his boarding house for breakfast every day. Space forbids our giving more of these facts just now, but we hope to do better next week.

[REPORT FROM "OCCASIONAL" - BEAVER.]

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

February 4th we accepted an invitation to dine with other friends at the residence of Rev. P. B. Lee, in Vernon Township. The company consisted of Mr. and Mrs. Millspaugh, Mr. and Mrs. Case, and daughter, Carrie, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Evans and two children, and Mr. Frank Case and family.

Ere long Kansas gardeners will commence work. The price of lumber prevents many from having gardens protected from farm stock and poultry. The Arkansas bottom is full of willows, which cost little or nothing save a few hours labor, and if a few posts and poles are secured, these willows, when nailed on, complete a Kansas garden fence, costing about one dollar. Try it. OCCASIONAL.

[CAMBRIDGE COMMERCIAL CLIPPINGS.]

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

Eggs are worth ten cents per dozen in this market.

It is a nice, plump baby boya regular nine-pounderand Joe Clover is the happiest man in town.

Dr. Chapman, of old Lazette, was out riding Thursday evening when his horse became frightened and ran away, throwing the doctor out of the buggy, bruising him about the head and face.

Uncle John Brooks has recently bought six hundred and fifty head of sheep from Mr. Yancy, of Grenola. As a stock country, Southern Kansas cannot be beat, and no one knows it better than Mr. Brooks.

[REPORT FROM "EBENEZER" - BURDEN.]

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

We see the Burden correspondents of the COURIER and Telegram are worrying considerably about the political influence of several of our citizens and particularly Mr. Henthorn. Now, we desire to say that the people referred to as the "Tennessee outfit" comprise a large number of our best citizens, and Mr. Henthorn is perfectly able to take care of himself without any assistance from the "bantam" crowd, who, with the assistance of the venerable Mayor, who never saw the smoke of battle, assume to "run" this township. The votes the latter gentleman carried in his vest pocket must have had a weakening effect on him, for he has been unable for some time to do any business other than relate the secrets of his success. We suppose the next thing on the program will be to beat Harvey Smith for Justice of the Peace. This will be a large contract and will take the combined influence of all the above gentlemen. We await the onset with fear and trembling. EBENEZER.

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

Night before last, only a few hours before midnight, as we reclined sadly in our three and a half legged nondescript, usually called easy chair, vainly seeking a plan to beat patent medicine men, we became conscious of a change in the atmosphere. The light glimmered and blinked at us through a fog. A stiffling, hasty pudding thickness filled the room, and clogged the avenues of the lungs. Vague and unaccountable terrors settled down like a wet horseblanket, and overwhelmed us with suffocation. The door opened. A tall, stern, military looking man stood there. The air thickened. His face was of the choleric exasperating red sometimes seen in never to be forgotten soap wrappers. His iron gray hair was short and stiff and stood up like bristles upon the fretful sow. His mustache was a reversed imperial, also gray. We knew our man, and his object. Our mind now returned to that playful little personal, which now took the proportions of a gigantic libel. The air took a blood curdling navy blue hue peculiar to coal oil barrels. His revengeful gaze was fixed upon us. Our eyes mucilaged themselves to his. An indefinable heaviness of horror, an intangible oppression of dread settled over and swallowed us. His eyes shot avalanches of gloom; an icy buzz saw stole up our back and pulled all our hair out. (That's what makes us bald-headed!) His nostrils belched blizzards of wrath; we congealed. He spoke! His voice resembled the low mutterings of the disgruntled porker; we wiggled in very ecstasy of agonizing despair. He ordered out a fifteen-cent paid local! We expired. No cards. Telegram.

[REPORT FROM "SIMON" - FLORAL.]

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

Yes, we had some snowstorm here last week.

Mrs. Miller contemplates removing back to her farm near New Salem as soon as the elements will permit. She will have her house moved from this place to her farm.

Mr. Urias Williams and Miss Anne Cottingham were united in matrimony on Tuesday of last week.

Married last Sunday, at the schoolhouse, immediately after service, by Elder Thomas, Mr. T. L. Dicken and Miss Laura Barrister.

Messrs. Hugh Montgomery and Theeodore Orud came in from Missouri last week. I believe they intend to stay.

Mr. Mount moved to your city a couple of weeks ago.

The mail carrier made the trip on horseback last Saturday.

Mr. J. S. Allen has been on the sick list the past week.

Rev. Irvin has been snow-bound and just returned from Sumner County today, where he had been to fill an appointment.

Our merchant, Mr. Read, has given the inside of his store a new coat of paint. I consider him a first-class country merchant.

Our schools enrolled only 15 pupils last Friday. SIMON.

February 13, 1881.

[REPORT FROM "M. L." - VERNON.]

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

RECAP ONLY OF VERNON LIBRARY ASSOCIATION BENEFIT MEETING: ONLY GOING TO MENTION NAMES OF THOSE MENTIONED.

E. Martin. A. J. Worden, D. Hawkins, V. Harlan, Charlie Martin, Mrs. Hawkins, Miss Lena Wellman, and Miss Emma Martin.

Also: Mr. Millspaugh, Miss Mertie Page.

Mr. Wilson is going to put up a front to his house, and build a large stone barn forty by sixty feet. M. L.

[MORE PERSONALS.]

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

The people living in the neighborhood of the Wilmot cave pronounce the hoax of last week a good one. The only truth in the matter seems to be the hole in the ground and the water in the bottom of the hole. The hieroglyphics are said to be Jim Kelly's, while the other relics of the stone age are about equally antiquated; so says an unimaginative iconoclast who has been up that way.

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

After further consideration, the commissioners rescinded the order allowing Treasurer Harden to place duplicate tax-rolls at Arkansas City and Dexter for the accommodation of tax-payers in those localities. The county attorney says that under existing laws, taxes cannot be collected at any but the treasurer's office at the county seat.

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

The Traveler is worried over a Winfield coal dealer giving an Arkansas City man short weight. Our neighbor should keep his temper and not worry over such a little thing as this, or perchance he may get a "couple of feet in the rear end" for his pains. That coal dealer weighs 210.

Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.

The new town of "Grand View," over on the backbone of the flint hills, wants to promote immigration, and have a big "ad." in the Howard Courant. Cowley County needs a few more "beautifully located" and "future great" towns, and Grand View wants to come in for her share.

[TEMPERANCE BILL.]

Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 24, 1881. Front Page.

AN ACT To Prohibit the Manufacture and Sale of Intoxicating Liquors, except the Medical, Scientific, and Mechanical Purposes, and to Regulate the Manufacture and Sale Thereof for such Excepted Purposes.

SECTION 1. Any person or persons who shall manufacture, sell, or barter any spirituous, malt, vinous, fermented, or other intoxicating liquors, shall be guilty of misdemeanor, and punished as hereinafter provided: Provided, however, That such liquors may be sold for medical, scientific, and mechanical purposes, as provided in this act.

SECTION 2. It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to sell or barter, for medical, scientific, or mechanical purposes, any malt, vinous, spirituous, fermented, or other intoxi cating liquors, without first having procured a druggists' permit therefor from the probate judge of the county wherein such druggist may at the time be doing business; and such probate judge is hereby authorized, in his discretion, to grant a druggists' permit for the period of one year, to any person of good moral character, who is lawfully and in good faith, engaged in the business of druggist in his county, and who, in his judgment, can be intrusted with the responsibility of selling said liquors for the purposes aforesaid, in the manner hereinafter provided.

In order to obtain a druggists' permit under this act, the applicant therefor shall present to the probate judge of the county wherein such person is engaged in business, a petition, signed by at least twelve citizens of the township or city wherein such business is located, certifying that the applicant is a person of good moral character, and lawfully engaged in the business of a druggist. He shall also file with such petition a good and sufficient bond to the state of Kansas in the sum of twenty-five hundred dollars, conditioned that such applicant will neither use, sell, barter, nor give away any of the liquors mentioned in section one of this act in violation of any of the provisions of this act; and on such violation, said bond shall thereby become forfeited.

Such bond must be signed by the applicant, and by at least two of the persons signing such petition as sureties, and such sureties must jointly or severally justify in writing, under oath, in the sum of five thousand dollars over and above all their debts, legal exemptions, and liabilities:

Provided, That in cities, towns, and places of less than five thousand population, said bond may be in the sum of one thousand dollars, and the sureties shall justify as provided above in the sum of two thousand dollars. The probate judge shall consider such petition and bond, and if satisfied that the petition is true, and that the bond is sufficient under this act, may in his discretion grant a permit to the applicant to sell intoxicating liquors for medical, scientific, and mechanical purposes only, and thereupon, before delivering said permit, and before it shall be of any validity, the probate judge shall record upon the journal of his court the said permit, together with his order granting the same, and the bond filed therewith and justification thereon, which said permit shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the store where such business is carried on. The probate judge shall receive for said service the sum of five dollars, to be paid by the applicant.

SECTION 3. Any physician who is regularly engaged in the practice of his profession as a business, and who in cases of actual sickness shall deem any of the liquors mentioned in the first section of this act necessary for the health of his patient, may give such patient a written or printed prescription therefor. But no such prescription shall be made or given except in case of actual sickness, and when, in the judgment of such physician, the use of intoxicating liquor is necessary as a remedy. Whenever, in the treatment of a minor, it shall be necessary to use intoxicating liquor as a remedy, the same shall be procured by his parent or guardian, or some other person of full age, to whom such physician may deliver a prescription for that purpose.

Every physician, before making any prescription for intoxicating liquor, shall make and file with the probate judge of the county wherein he may practice his profession, an affidavit before some officer of the county authorized to administer oaths, in substance as follows. [EXAMPLE FOLLOWS OF AN AFFIDAVIT.]

SECTION 4. Any druggist having a permit to sell intoxicating liquors under the provision of this act, may sell for medical purposes only upon the written or printed prescription of a practicing physician, etc. HAD RULES FOR FALSE OATHS, PERJURY, ETC. ALSO MADE IT NECESSARY TO KEEP RECORDS...

The record so kept shall be open to the inspection of the public at all reasonable times during business hours...may sell such liquors in quantities not less than one gallon to any other druggist having a like permit.

SECTION 5. No person shall manufacture or assist in the manufacture of intoxicating liquors in this state except for medical, scientific, and mechanical purposes. FOR THE THREE PURPOSES OUTLINED, ALL SORTS OF STEPS HAD TO BE TAKEN...PROBATE JUDGE IN THE COUNTY: PETITION ASKING FOR A PERMIT AND STATING WHAT KIND OF LIQUOR WOULD BE MANUFACTURED...THEN A BOND OF $10,000 WAS REQUIRED, ETC. VERY DIFFICULT TO FOLLOW ALL OF THE GUIDELINES ESTABLISHED.

SECTION 6. COVERED MANUFACTURERS WHO DID GET PERMISSION TO MANUFACTURE LIQUORS...AGAIN MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO FOLLOW ALL THE GUIDELINES, PROCEDURES, BONDS, ETC.

SECTION 7. Any person, without taking out and having a permit to sell intoxicating liquors as provided in this act, who shall directly or indirectly sell or barter any spiritous, malt, vinous, fermented, or other intoxicating liquor, shall be deemed guilty of a misde meanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not less than one hundred dollars nor more than five hundred dollars, or be imprisoned in the county jail not less than thirty days nor more than ninety days; and for a second offense shall be fined in any sum not less than two hundred dollars nor more than five hundred dollars, or be imprisoned in the county jail not less than sixty days nor more than six months. And for a third, and very subsequent offense, shall be fined in a sum not less than five hundred dollars nor more than one thousand dollars, or be imprisoned in the county jail not less than three months nor more than one year, or shall suffer both such fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the court.

SECTION 8. Any person, without taking out and having a permit to manufacture intoxicating liquors, as provided in this act, who shall manufacture, or aid, assist, or abet in the manufacture of any of the liquors mentioned in section one of this act, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall suffer the same punishment as provided in the last preceding section of this act for unlawfully selling such liquors.

SECTION 9. Every person having a permit to sell intoxicating liquors, or to manufacture and sell intoxicating liquors under the provisions of this act, who shall sell or barter such liquor in any other manner or for any other purpose than in this act, provided, or who shall violate any of the provisions of this act, shall, upon conviction thereof, be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be fined in any sum not less than one hundred dollars nor more than three hundred dollars for the first offense, or be imprisoned in the county jail not less than thirty days nor more than ninety days, and in addition thereto shall forfeit his permit to sell under this act; for a second offense he shall be fined n a sum not less than three hundred dollars nor more than five hundred dollars, or shall be imprisoned in the county jail not less than thirty days nor more than ninety days, and forfeit his permit, and for a period of five years his right to obtain a permit to sell intoxicating liquors under this act; and for a third and every subsequent offense he shall be fined in a sum not less than five hundred dollars nor more than one thousand dollars, or shall be imprisoned in the county jail not less than three months nor more than one year, and shall forfeit his permit and his right forever to obtain a permit to sell intoxicating liquors in this state under the provisions of this act. In all cases where forfeitures are provided in this act, the court, in rendering judgment in the action, shall declare such forfeiture in fixing the punishment.

SECTION 10. All liquors mentioned in section one of this act, and all other liquors or mixtures thereof, by whatever name called, that will produce intoxication, shall be considered and hold to be intoxicating liquors within the meaning of this act.

SECTION 11. A permit to sell intoxicating liquor under this act shall continue in force for one year from the date thereof, unless sooner forfeited under the provisions of this act; and a permit to manufacture and sell intoxicating liquor under this act shall continue in force for a period of five years from the date thereof, unless sooner forfeited under the provisions of this act: Provided, That the probate judge may require a renewal of the bond of said manufacturer at the end of any year by giving thirty days' notice to the principal in such bond, requiring him to renew such bond, and in default of his giving a new bond with sureties, to the satisfaction of such probate judge, after having been so notified, he shall forfeit his permit to manufacturer and sell intoxicating liquor under this act; such forfeit shall be delcared by such probate judge, and entered of record in said probate court.

SECTION 12. It shall be the duty of all sheriffs, under-sheriffs, constables, marshall, and police officers of cities or towns, having any notice or knowledge of any violation of the provisions of this act to notify the county attorney of the county of such violation, with the name of any witness within his knowledge by whom such violation can be proven. If any such officer shall fail in any case to comply with the provisions of this section, he shall on conviction thereof be adjudged guilty of a misdemeanor, and fined in any sum not exceeding one hundred dollars, and such conviction shall be deemed a removal of such officer from office. If the county attorney of any county shall be notified by an officer or other person of any violation of any of the provisions of this act, it shall be his duty forthwith to diligently inquire into the facts of such violation, and if there is reasonable ground for instituting a prosecution, it shall be the duty of such county attorney to file a complaint in writing before some court of competent jurisdiction, charging the suspected person of such offense, and shall verify such complaint by affidavit, but it shall be sufficient to state in such affidavit that he believes the facts stated in such complaint to be true. If any county attorney shall fail or refuse to faithfully perform any duty imposed upon him by this act, he shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction thereof in the district court shall be fined in any sum not exceeding five hundred dollars, and on such conviction shall be deemed to be removed from office. . . .

[There were 24 sections. Act took effect May 1, 1881.]

[DEXTER GRAMMAR STUDENTS.]

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

LISTING NAMES ONLY.

Jackson Burdette, Howard Fawcett, Elmer Million, Florence Goodwin, Hattie Laplin, Lucy Hite, Frank Gamel, Charlie Truesdell, Lewis Whiteside, Ida Black, Lennie Laplin, Geo. Million, Mattie Truesdell, Robert Alfont, Arthur Hockett, Willie Bryan, Alma Elliott, Willie Darst, Libbie Hutchinson, Metta Merydith, John Hite, Fannie McDorman, Belle Nichols, L. J. Bibler, Kinney Hines, D. Allison, Marshal Million, Oliver Nichols, Clara Church, Nellie Merydith, Augusta Bibler. NELLIE M. ALDRICH, Teacher.

[NATIONAL AND STATE NEWS.]

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

It is said at San Marcial, New Mexico, that fifty Indians attacked the settlement of San Francisco, on the river of the same name, eighty miles west, killing all the inhabitants: about thirty-seven.

It is reported from Fort Craig, New Mexico, that 300 Navajoes are on the warpath, but only a few renegades have painted. A scout from Black Range says the mountains are full of Indians.

It is said that since Victorio started out two years ago, with his handful of followers, the savages have killed six hundred persons and destroyed stock and property to the amount of $3,000,000 in New Mexico.

[LEGISLATIVE MATTERS.]

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

On the 14th Senator Hackney introduced senate bill 213 to prevent betting and the use of gambling devices.

The report of the joint committee on apportionment of the two houses of the legislature on legislative apportionment contains the following:

"Cowley shall constitute the twenty second senatorial district, and elect one senator."

"The City of Winfield and the townships of Ninnescah, Vernon, Fairview, Walnut, and Tiscale, in the county of Cowley, shall constitute the sixty sixth representative district.

"The townships of Beaver, Cresswell, Bolton, Pleasant Valley, Liberty, Silverdale, Spring Creek, and Cedar in the county of Cowley, shall constitute the sixty seventh representative district.

"The townships of Maple, Rock Creek, Richland, Omnia, Silver Creek, Sheridan, Dexter, Otter, Windsor, and Harvey, in the county of Cowley shall constitute the sixth eighth representative district."

[STOCK AND BONDS.]

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

In making out the papers for the sale and transfer of the stock in the S. K. & W. railroad from the county to the purchaser, there were some errors which made the transfer defective and the papers were sent back for correction.

Commissioners Gale and Bullington met at the county clerk's office on Monday of this week and made the proper correction. It is said that they also sent Messrs. James Harden, treasurer, and M. L. Robinson to New York and Boston to buy bonds.

These two gentlemen started east on Monday eve, but we suppose on their own expense and for their own purposes for the Commissioners have no power or authority to put the county to any expense for such a mission. They probably have gone to see the inauguration of the president and other sights and can well afford to do so, but the idea that they expect the county to pay their expenses is preposterous. The idea that they would be of any particular use to the county in finding and buying bonds at a low rate is equally absurd. The state has a financial agency in New York and the bankers of that institution live in the midst of bonds and stocks and know now more about our bonds, where to get them and what they are worth, than two new men could learn in six months. All our Commissioners need to do is to send the funds to the financial agency and instruct them to buy our bonds to the best advantage for the interests of the county. The idea of sending men from here to do the business is absurd and ridiculous.

We suppose that the howl raised in some quarters because the bonds were not bought in when the stock was sold, might have worried the commissioners some and made them feel that they ought to hurry up the matter of buying in the bonds in some way, so that when asked to send these experienced intelligent men east to hurry up the matter, without looking up the law or considering the use of sending them, they in their individual capacity and not as commissioners told them to go. But the story soon got out that the commissioners had sent them on this wild goose errand at the expense of the county and then commenced a howl indeed. Almost every man we met made either an angry comment in condemnation or a ridiculous comment in disapproval.

We would ask the people interested to keep cool and not to get excited. The commission ers are trying to do the best thing for the interests of the county and will not pay out the people's money for any expenses not warranted by law.

The gentlemen named have a right to go east and buy bonds for that matter just as we fellows who stay at home have the same right.

["FEEBLE MINDED CHILDREN BILL" - HACKNEY.]

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

The "Feeble minded children bill" which has passed the senate provides that the institution shall be started in the old college building at Lawrence and appropriates $16,000 to run it there for two years, but permanently locates the institution at Winfield to which place it shall be removed when our citizens shall have made the state a clear title to twenty five acres of land within two miles of the Winfield courthouse, and when suitable buildings shall be erected by the state. The bill as passed the senate does not make an appropriation for the buildings but should it pass the house, it is hoped that such appropriation may be made in the general appropriation bill. It was with difficulty it passed the Senate without being loaded down with the appropriation and it is thought that it will be much more difficult to pass the house.

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

FROM THE COURIER LEGISLATIVE REPORTER:

The bill providing for an asylum for the feeble minded is also made a special order for Monday. The bill passed the Senate locating the institution for the present at Lawrence and permanently at Winfield, Mr. Hackney having succeeded in tacking on the latter provision in the Senate.

ALSO, FROM THIS REPORTER:

A bill has passed the Senate authorizing the Treasurer of Cowley County to pay to Walnut township the road and tax fund of old Winfield township, providing that Walnut township shall build an iron wagon bridge across Dutch creek, north of Winfield.

[STATE NEWS.]

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

Mr. Miller, a Topeka boy, conductor on the Arkansas City branch from Mulvane to Arkansas City, did a good job on Sunday and Monday in clearing the track on his own route, and then down the other branch from Mulvane to Caldwell, thus enabling the regular passenger train from Newton to make her trip on schedule time, on Monday.

[PERSONALS.]

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

The trains at last are running on time.

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

Mrs. Frank Williams has been ill for several days.

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

Dr. Wright has sold his residence on Manning street to Mr. Bookhalter.

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

George Norman, of Red Bud, with an Iowa brother, was in our city Monday.

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

The hardware stock of D. S. Rose was sold to Horning, Robinson & Co. last week for $2,350.

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

There is some pleasure in bringing a three hundred pound hog to town and getting $15.00 for it.

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

The fish in many of our streams have died this winter on account of the ice and shallow water.

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

F. M. Cooper, M. D., Winfield, Kansas. Chronic diseases a specialty. Office South Main street.

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

Rev. Hyden made his farewell talk to his congregation Sunday evening. He leaves next week for conference.

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

The city authorities had the crossings cleaned off Monday so that pedestrians could travel without rubber boots.

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

Ralph Smalley left for Cincinnati, Ohio, last Friday. He goest to take a position in a large wholesale house in that city.

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

Some rascal threw a basket of eggs on Mrs. De Gear Call at Augusta last week. She had been lecturing on temperance.

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

We do not publish the "Monitor" locals this week for want of space. Most of them are a repetition of the COURIER locals of last week.

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

The city council has appointed a committee to purchase a new fire bell. Let us have a good one this time: one that can be heard all over the city.

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

With an increased wetness of the earth and the increased depth of the city wells, we will soon have more water than we know what to do with.

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

Will Wilson returned from Topeka on Saturday evening. Rumor says that he occupied a seat at the reporter's table during his stay at the capital.

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

It is rumored that Rev. Nance, who formerly lived near Maple City, in this county, died at his home in Butler County last Friday. We sincerely hope the news is not true.

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

Treasurer Harden and M. L. Robinson, the committee appointed to buy our bonds, left on Monday's train for New York and Boston. If bonds are to be had, they will get them.

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

The hog market has been red-hot for the past few days. Last Saturday as high as $5.25 per hundred was paid. Monday the price ranged at $5.00, with but very little change since.

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

Five days more will wind up the constitutional fifty days allowed our representatives in which to transact the business of the State. If they stay longer they do it at their own expense.

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

The party who exchanged a pair of $1.75 overshoes for a pair of $3.00 shoes at Smith Bros. shoe store Monday will oblige the clerk by returning the same at their earliest convenience.

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

Capt. J. B. Nipp, of Arkansas City, made us a pleasant call Monday. He has recently built a handsome brick residence in the city and has, since the sale of his farm, transferred his stock to the territory.

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

At the council meeting Monday evening Thompson's addition was taken into the city. This brings in the territory clear out on Ninth avenue to Thompson's house. It puts Frank Jennings in the city once more.

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

Business has commenced on the Arkansas City Canal. The contractor advertises for six thousand mattresses, with which to dam the raging Arkansas river. Arkansas City will dam him when she begins to pay taxes on the canal bonds.

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

Doctor Graham is still improving his beautiful home. This time it is to be a pump driven by a wind mill. The reservoir is to supply his house and stable, and to feed a couple of fountains in his yard. Who will follow this worthy example.

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

Mr. C. J. Brane is in town trimming up fruit trees, grape vines, and shrubbery. Mr. Brane is a first-class nurseryman, and parties wishing to have their trees and shrubbery treated by an experienced hand will do well to call on or address Mr. Brane.

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

Walnut township has been convulsed by a law suit between Tom Johnson and Charley Roberts, in which Charley sued Tom for $34.20. The jury gave him a verdict for 25 cents and the festive Charles is disconsolate. The suit will be before Justice King.

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

WHAT BECAME OF JIM HILL'S OYSTERS. W. C. Root, wife, and child, came in from McPherson on Monday week, having been four days on the road. Between Peabody and Walton his train got stuck in a snow drift at about eight o'clock in the morning, and it was full forty-eight hours before all the efforts put forth succeeded in extricating it. There were 150 passengers on board who had to fast all the first day until eight o'clock in the evening, when the conductor went through the express car and got out everything in it that was edible. The passengers got outside of oysters, crackers, etc., with incredible dispatch. A can of Jim Hill's "selects" fell to the lot of our friend Root and family. The fair half of that family could never bear the sight of a raw oyster, but under the stress of circumstances, expressed her surprise that they could be so good. In the second morning more edibles were secured from the little farm houses scattered over the prairie, and the wolf did not get away with anyone.

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

J. W. Nichols, Esq., a route agent of Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Express, was in the city over Sunday, having come here to visit their office in the place and post Mr. Allen, their agent, in the affairs of the company and arrange facilities for the accommodation of their flourishing business, which is prospering finely under the hands of Mr. Allen. Mr. Nichols is an old expressman of many years experience and represents a company which is noted for its liberality to both its employees and patrons, and for fair and honest dealing with the public. Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Express Company has a thirteen years' lease of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe railroad and all its branches, and hopes by square dealing and close attention to business to win the confidence and patronage of the people in this section of country as it has elsewhere.

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

The donation for the benefit of Rev. J. A. Hyden and lady on Tuesday evening was one of the pleasantest gatherings of the season. Over 200 of their friends were out and showed by their liberal offerings the high esteem in which the minister and his lady are held. Singing, toasts, and select reading, with refreshments, served to make the evening pleasant. A general regret is expressed by the people that Rev. Hyden should decide to leave. After working unceasingly and getting the church on a splendid footing, both financially and spiritually, he should stay another year at least and reap some of the benefits of his labors. It is certainly a self-sacrificing spirit which prompts him to relinquish this finished work for the arduous labors of a new charge.

[REPORT FROM "NASBY" - OMNIA.]

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

Land buyers are commencing to arrive.

Some stock was lost in the late severe storm, the sheep men being the heaviest losers.

A. B. Henthorn expects to plant cane enough to make ten thousand gallons of molasses next fall.

J. C. Stratton has a fine lot of cattle.

A colony of young men is forming here to go to Washington Territory next summer.

[PERSONALS.]

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

Snyder & Spotswood have had photographs taken of their patent folding coops, from which they will have cuts made. The coop is intended for shipping, and can be folded up and returned to the owner, thereby saving to shippers the price of the coop. It is an excellent thing.

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

Willie A. Fogg, the fifteen-year-old boy sentenced to the county jail for six months by Judge Campbell, at the last term of court, for grand larceny, was yesterday pardoned by the governor. Father Kelly made the application, has taken a great interest in him, and believes that he can reclaim him.

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

Topeka has her "Capital Guards," Wichita revels in the luxury of a "Lotus Club," Wellington consoles herself with the idea that she is destined to be the "future great" of the Arkansas valley, but the fact still remains to stare them in the face that Winfield raises more babies to the square foot of territory than all of them put together.

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

"It is a girl," said R. D. Jillson last Friday morning in our office, "and weighs ten pounds."

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

Mr. T. R. Bryan has opened a loan office in the Lynn & Loose building. Eastern capitalists have for some time been soliciting Mr. Bryan to place investments for them in this county, and have offered him money at rates that enable him to offer a very low rate of interest. Borrowers would do well to call on him before making their loans. His card appears in another column.

AD: T. R. BRYAN, NOTARY PUBLIC AND LOAN AGENT. OFFICE OVER LYNN & LOOSE'S STORE, WINFIELD, KANSAS.

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

The late Fernando Wood was six feet high, spare, and as straight as an arrow. His hair was gray, and he wore a mustache as white as snow. He had a pale complexion, regular features, and blue eyes. In his youth he was a remarkably handsome man. He was married three times, and leaves a wife and ten children.

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

Major F. Moss was brought in by Sheriff Shenneman Monday evening on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. This is the same gentleman that was tried by the Burden boys and found guilty of "chewing tobacco." He will catch it in earnest this time.

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

Major F. Moss, the Greenwood County patent right man who sold a mortgaged team to Dr. Wilson and then "skipped" to Missouri, was brought back upon requisition of the governor and is now in jail.

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

Henry Goldsmith received on Monday ten thousand "Little Sweethearts." He brought us a box of her as a sample, and we herewith pronounce Henry a prince of generosity and his "Little Sweetheart" the finest cigar we ever smoked.

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

Hogs dropped Wednesday morning to $4.50 with a prospect of a lower market. The recent high prices were largely due to the snow blockade, and it is not probable that they will again reach $5.00.

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