Cowley County Courthouse & Jail. (2024)

Much of the early history of Cowley County Courthouse and earlymatters pertaining to the [City or County] Jail come from the 1872-1875editions of the Winfield Courier. It is necessary to point outthat microfilm copies of the Arkansas City Traveler did not startuntil 1876. MAW

[COWLEY COUNTY.]

Winfield Messenger, Friday, March 15, 1872.

Winfield has 8 dry goods stores, 8 grocery stores, 3 drug stores, 3 hardwarestores, 1 auction store, 3 meat shops, 3 saloons, 3 hotels, 2 tin shops,1 harness shop, 2 shoe shops, 3 livery stables, 3 blacksmith shops, 3 bakeries,3 wagon shops, 5 carpenter shops, 3 paint shops, 1 photograph hall, 1 bank,2 churches, 1 clothing store, 2 cabinet shops, 1 millinery shop, 1 newsdepot, 1 silversmith shop, 1 wholesale liquor store, 4 land offices, 1 barbershop, a temporary courthouse, 2 lumber yards; and in fact, nearly all thetrades and professions are liberally represented. There are 5 church organizations,1 Masonic lodge, 1 odd fellows lodge, besides literary and other societies.There is an excellent and large public school, besides Sunday schools andother means of instruction.

The buildings of Winfield are of a good, substantial class, and wellpainted: most of them white. Some of the buildings are of magnesian limestone,from the adjacent quarries, and several others are about to be erected ofthe same material. Among the buildings to be erected this season is a schoolhouseto cost $5,000, a courthouse, a flour mill, a large first class hotel, andmany fine business and residence structures.

[CITIZEN'S MEETING.]

Winfield Messenger, June 28, 1872.

Agreeable to appointment a number of citizens met at the courthouse inWinfield to take measures for holding a celebration. After considerablediscussion it was decided not to celebrate at Winfield, whereupon a committee,consisting of Messrs. Walton, Boyle, and Bryant, was appointed to procureteams for the accommodation of persons wishing to attend celebrations elsewhere.

A sufficient quality of powder was donated for the national salute, tobe given at daybreak on the morning of the fourth, and a committee was appointedto superintend the firing.

The meeting then took into consideration the subject of

in which much interest was manifested by all present. On motion, J. B.Fairbank, S. H. Myton, and A. T. Stewart were appointed as a committee todraft petitions and circulate them.

On motion the meeting adjourned. J. D. COCHRAN, Chairman.

ALBERT YALE, Secretary.

Winfield Messenger, Friday. July 12, 1872. [Editorial.]

One pretended objection to the courthouse and jail bonds is, that thecounty seat might be removed. This is simply ridiculous. The Walnut Valleywill always be the center of population, east and west, in Cowley County.In the Walnut Valley will be flourishing stations (for a railroad will sooncertainly be built down the valley), and towns along the Walnut River inthis county will be built, of which, of course, Winfield and Arkansas Citywill be chief. And while the Grouse is an excellent valley and will sustaintwo good towns, the Arkansas Valley is much broader, and will contain theheaviest population.

What object then, outside of the immediate locality of an aspirant forcounty seat, and outside of enmities founded upon envy and malice, couldthe people have in changing the county seat? What would be the consequencein so doing? We will tell you. Winfield, alone, will pay for one fourthof the taxes of the whole county the coming year. The faster she grows,the more she lightens the county of taxation. Would it be wise now to killthe goose that lays the golden egg? Why try to cripple and stop the growthof the best town in the county, and one of the best (and soon will be thebest), in southern Kansas? What is Winfield doing for the county? She isbuilding bridges for the county, which justly belonged to the county tobuild, and which the county has the benefit of, which will cost her notless than $13,000. Has Winfield no claim upon the good will of the county?Where can the farmer find a better market in which to buy and sell?

Is it wise for the farmer to destroy his own market? Two splendid gristand flouring mills are being erected at Winfield, where every farmer intime will want to bring his grain. And manufactories will soon follow.

Is it wise for the people to spread a wet blanket on all this prosperity,when they are the direct recipients of all the good and evil done to Winfield?

Bah! The people are not such fools. And the envious discontents can organizean expedition to the planets in a balloon with as much hope of success,as to expect the people of this county to prefer the town of Tisdale toWinfield for county seat. And the people will prefer to apply the $1,000which a county seat election would cost them to the building of county buildingsin Winfield.

Winfield Messenger, July 12, 1872.

A township convention was held at the courthouse last Saturday, and delegateswere elected to the county convention. The delegates chosen were L. J. Webb,J. P. Short, and W. M. Boyer.

Winfield Messenger, Friday, July 19, 1872. Editorial.

RECAP: Request to voters of Cowley County to vote for bonds for courthouseand jail. Request signed by County Commissioners: Frank Cox, Richland Township;O. C. Smith, Bolton Township; J. D. Maurer, Dexter Township. After theirstatement, more editorials appear requesting votes for bonds for courthouseand jail.

This was followed by another item about "Land Office at Wichita."Changes made in officers seemed to be welcomed by editor.

Winfield Messenger, July 19, 1872.

The County Commissioners, who all reside outside of the township, saythat a jail and courthouse building is a public necessity.

Winfield Messenger, July 26, 1872.

FELLOW CITIZENS:

The undersigned, your board of County Commissioners, having called anelection upon the proposition of voting bonds to be expended in constructinga Court House and Jail, feel constrained to state in this way the reasonsfor our action.

During the last twelve months, ending July 1st, the expense of caringfor prisoners and providing suitable rooms for county offices in this countyhas created an indebtedness of about $1,000.

To this expense must be added the consideration that there is no securityin the care of criminals nor safety to the county books and records. Thesebooks, records, plats, office furniture, etc., have cost the county over$4,000, and in case of loss by theft or fire, it would cost the citizensindividually and taxpayers collectively many thousand dollars for new booksand new records--many of which could never be replaced at any cost or trouble.

With $15,000 in the hands of this county, we will erect a three storystone building at least 45 feet square, the lower or basem*nt story of whichshall be used for a jail. The second story shall be partitioned into roomsfor the county officers and shall be furnished with fire proof vaults forthe safe keeping of the records. The third story shall be completed fora courtroom. This building will be located on a block of land isolated fromother buildings and owned by the county, which land will be donated to thecounty.

The tax to be levied for interest on account of the issue of $15,000in bonds amounts to but a trifle more for the first year than the extraexpense of caring for prisoners and paying rent during the year past; andin the future the expense of caring for prisoners under the present systemwill be more expensive than in the past.

The taxable property of the county this year is about $1,250,000; andas Winfield Township will be said to be more directly interested in theconstruction of this building than other townships, we will say that thetax roll for 1872 shows that Winfield Township contains one fourth of thetaxable property of the whole county while it contains only about one eighteenthof the territory in the county.

No tax will be collected to redeem a bond or pay interest upon the amountissued until January, 1874, at which time $2,500 will be due, when we mayreasonably expect that the taxable property of this county will amount to$2,250,000 or double its present value; in which case the Courthouse andjail tax will be one tenth of one percent, or one dollar on every $1,000worth of property in the county. Each year after 1874, the levy of tax forthis purpose will be less than the previous year, and the amount of propertywill be greater; hence after the first year the tax will be less than onetenth of one percent.

FRANK COX, Richland Township.

O. C. SMITH, Bolton Township.

J. D. MAURER, Dexter Township.

Winfield Messenger, July 26, 1872.

In regard to voting bonds for the erection of a courthouse and jail inthe town of Winfield, the writer of this has not as yet had but little conversationwith the people on that subject, but thinks there will be quite a numberthat will go for the bonds.

Our valley here is fast settling up and good houses are being built.Now is the time for persons who wish to secure lands at low figures in thisvalley. A POSEY CREEKER.

Winfield Messenger, August 16, 1872. Editorial.

The County Commissioners met this morning to count the votes cast atthe recent Courthouse Bond election at which the voices of the county expressedtheir wish in favor of the bonds, by a clear majority of over one hundredvotes, but the enemies of the proposition appeared in force and by theirattorney and a quibble of the law defeated the will of the people. The commissionerscalled the election properly and the people sustained the proposition, butTisdalites commenced legal proceedings to defeat that expression and thefriends of the bonds believe that a lawsuit over the election would costthe county more than the question at issue would justify. Besides, the bondswould be depreciated in value if they should have been issued and then followedwith a lawsuit about their legality. These quibblers about technical points,these men who persist in throwing into the courts the popular will for thepurpose of defeating it will be remembered.

Winfield Messenger, August 16, 1872.

The Traveler says that Tisdale will give $15,000 in Townshipbonds to build a Courthouse and Jail. As her assessed valuation will notallow her to legally vote $5,000 we would respectfully inquire where theother $10,000 is to come from. It's only a small amount, but yet is somethingpossibly Foughty or some of her other numerous (?) millionaires will donateit.

Winfield Messenger, August 16, 1872.

The Republicans of Winfield and vicinity met at the courthouse in thisplace on last Saturday evening for the purpose of organizing a Grant andWilson Club. The organization of the club was perfected by the adoptionof a constitution and by-laws, and the election of the following named personsas permanent officers: L. J. Webb, president; E. B. Kager, Vice President;E. S. Torrance, secretary; H. Brotherton, Treasurer.

J. A. Myton, E. Davis, and E. P. Hickok were elected as members of theexecutive committee.

Excerpts from meeting...

Winfield Messenger, August 16, 1872.

Board of County Commissioners met in County Clerk's office, pursuantto adjournment. Present: Frank Cox, O. C. Smith, and J. D. Maurer.

Met as adjourned. Proceeded to take up the canvass of the votes on theJail and Courthouse bonds and upon discussion the Board declared the votenot in accordance with the amendment law of 1872, and therefore decidednot to canvass the vote.

Winfield Messenger, October 4, 1872.

FIRE. Last Friday night the Walnut Valley Billiard Hall building caughtfire in the upper story; but fortunately, was put out before any damagewas done. If the fire had got to the roof, with the wind blowing as it was,no device of man could have saved the east side of Main street from NinthAvenue north. The County Treasurer's office is kept in the story where thefire started, thus the financial records of the county came very near beingdestroyed on account of our not having a Courthouse, where such things canbe made safe from destruction by fire.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.

Elections. The elections for jail and railroad bonds were declared voidon account of an informality in the call.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.

It was ordered by the Board that a temporary jail be built of the followingdimensions, 12 x 18 feet and 10 ft. high, built of 2 x 6 oak spiked togetherand not to exceed in expense the sum of five hundred dollars in cash andit was further ordered that the County Clerk be authorized to receive sealedbids upon the building of said jail after advertising for proposals in theWinfield COURIER for two weeks, and that he let the same to the lowest responsiblebidder and enter into contract with the same upon plans and specificationsto be on file in the Clerk's office.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.

Boarding Prisoners. A bill of $120 against the county for boarding prisonersat the rate of $10 per day was presented to the board of County Commissionersat their last session. After some discussion, the board decided to erecta suitable building, the cost of which should not exceed $500 in cash. Thissaves to the county the expense of transporting prisoners to and from Emporiajail for about forty dollars each, and secures board at 60 cents a day percapita.

The economy of this is apparent as the total cost of the building willbe gained twice over during the next twelve months. At the expiration ofthat time, a Court House and jail will have been erected, that will do creditto one of the newest counties in the state.

Excerpts from meeting...

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.

Board of County Commissioners met in County Clerk's Office, January 6th,1873.

Present, Frank Cox and J. D. Maurer.

The County Board (owing to the informalities of the call of the electionsto take place on the 11th and 18th of this month) made the following: Thatthe order calling the elections on the 11th and 18th of January, 1873, forthe purposes of voting for and against the issuing of bonds to be used inthe building of a court house and jail and also the subscribing of stockto the Kansas and Nebraska railroad be revoked and declared void, and thatno elections will be held on those days.

It was ordered by the Board that a temporary jail be built of the followingdimensions, 12 x 18 feet and 10 ft. high, built of 2 x 6 oak spiked togetherand not to exceed in expense the sum of five hundred dollars in cash andit was further ordered that the County Clerk be authorized to receive sealedbids upon the building of said jail after advertising for proposals in theWinfield COURIER for two weeks, and that he let the same to the lowest responsiblebidder and enter into contract with the same upon plans and specificationsto be on file in the Clerk's office.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received at this officeup to Jan. 21st, 1873, for the building of a temporary jail for Cowley Countyto be built from plans and specifications to be seen at my office, contractto be let to the lowest responsible bidder on the 21st day of January 1873,at 1 p.m. The county reserves the right to reject all bids if necessary.A. A. JACKSON, County Clerk.

Winfield Courier, February 15, 1873.

From the Arkansas City Traveler of the 12th we find the expressionof the people reflected in the following.

"We do not favor the proposition for county building bonds, nowbefore the people, because we do not reap an immediate benefit therefrom.We do favor building a temporary structure that will answer all demandsand save great expense to the county. When the proper time comes we shalladvocate permanent county buildings, but it will be when our incomes aregreater and our taxes less."

Our people will be rejoiced over this free admission of the selfish spiritthat ever actuates and controls inhabitants of rival [NEXT WORD OBSCURED].

What will be the verdict of Winfield township in this matter?

Will our people in good faith be made the dupes of a plot to re-enactthe scenes of Cherryvale and Independence, by granting to Arkansas Citythe much coveted position of a termini of a north and south road that originatesno place and has the same destination.

The courthouse and jail bonds of this county should be voted, yet Winfieldis not so solicitous as to urge through the press a tax upon the peopleunless they consider it to the advantage of the county to incur this expense.

Let us have an unbiased expression of citizens of the county not swayedby unfair means that we may know in what channel the minds of the peoplerun on the subject of home economy. You can imagine the effect that wouldbe produced on the mind of immigrants to find in the county a tax for arailroad that goes to enrich a foreign company the same that benefits areaccruing to the county, while there is not a single improvement in the countyin the shape of public buildings, but a heavy expense attached for the transportationof prisoners one hundred miles to a suitable place of confinement, togetherwith office rents, etc., that is continually leeching the hard earningsfrom the farmer.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, April 24, 1873.

A contract was entered into by the Board, with the City of Winfield;the latter to build a jail to cost not less than $2,500.00 and the countyto erect a courthouse and county offices, at the cost of $8,500.00 cash.A committee was appointed to get up a plan and specifications which, whenaffected by the Board, the County clerk shall publish a notice for sealedproposals, for thirty days, in the Winfield COURIER and Arkansas City TRAVELER.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, May 1, 1873.

The attention of contractors is called to the plan and specificationsfor a courthouse, advertised in another column.

SEALED Proposals will be received by the Board of County Commissionersof Cowley County, Kansas, at the County Clerk's Office up to May 30th, 1873,at 1 o'clock P.M. for the construction of a Temporary Courthouse and countyOffice Rooms not to exceed in cost $10,000. Plans and specifications ofthe work and material to be seen at the County Clerk's Office at Winfield,Kansas. The right to reject any and all proposals is reserved.

Excerpts from article...

[ARTICLE DESCRIBING WINFIELD/COWLEY COUNTY.]

Winfield Courier, Thursday, May 8, 1873. [From the AtchisonChampion.]

County Commissioners have advertised for bids for the purpose of erectinga $10,000 courthouse. The proposition was first made on condition the citywould build a $2,500 jail, which the City Council has accepted. We saw theplans and specifications of the courthouse, which is to be a two story brick,40 x 50, with stone finish. The first floor will contain eight offices anda hall eight feet wide. The courtroom will occupy the entire upper story,except space for the stairways. The bonds have been negotiated; and theCity Council have appointed a committee to perfect plans and specificationsfor the erection of a jail at once.

Excerpts from meeting...

Winfield Courier, Thursday, June 5, 1873.

The County Commissioners met in the County Clerks' Office. Present: FrankCox, O. C. Smith, and J. D. Maurer.

Proceeded to select a location for the Courthouse. After due considerationof the different propositions submitted, it was decided to locate the buildingon South one-half of Section 169, the Winfield Town Association deedingthe same to the County.

Proceeded to open the bids for building the Courthouse. Nine separatebids were received, ranging from $6,550 to $8,000. The Contract was awardedto the lowest bidders, Messrs. Bailey & Sloan, of Rock Township, andthey were given till Tuesday to produce their bondsmen to qualify in doublethe amount of the bid.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, June 5, 1873.

The County Commissioners last Saturday acted upon the county buildingmatter, and designated the square in the east part of the city, which wastendered the county by the Town Company, as the block upon which shall beerected the county buildings. Messrs. Bailey and Sloan were awarded thecontract for the building of the courthouse, and steps will be taken bythem immediately to begin the work.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, June 5, 1873.

Through the kindness and courtesy of our capable Deputy County Clerk,Mr. J. P. Short, we are enabled to give our readers some idea of the newCourthouse, that is to be. The building is to be 40 x 50 feet; two storieshigh; the lower story 11 feet high in the clear; the upper story 13 feethigh; hall 8 feet wide, running entire length of the building, with doorsopening into rooms, eight in number on either side. At the head of the stairway,which runs from the main entrance door in the hall, are two small roomswhich may be used for Jury, hat and cloak room, etc., or if necessary, canbe added to the courtroom by folding doors. The courtroom proper is 37 feet4 in., by 34 feet 10 in., in the clear, lighted by two large 4-light windows.The building is to be built of brick with a stone foundation. The contractorsare Bailey & Sloan. The building is to be completed by November 1, 1873.

In connection with the above we understand the city has procured lotsin the rear of the courthouse on which the City Fathers propose to locatethe Jail.

Altogether it is a very desirable location, and we hope the contractorswill do a good honest job; one that will be a credit to themselves, anda benefit to the county.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, June 19, 1873.

In regard to the Courthouse award, it was ascertained that the countymust pay its indebtedness in warrants, and that bids for cash could notbe legally considered and the whole proceedings were set aside and an ordermade that sealed bids for erecting the Courthouse according to the plansand specification on file in the Clerk's office would be received until2 o'clock p.m., the 11th inst., and the County Attorney was directed toinform the former builders of the order made.

Adjourned until 11th inst.

11th inst. Board met as per adjournment.

All present: proceeded to open bids for Courthouse. Three bids were read,and the contract was awarded to Messrs. Stewart & Simpson, at $9,000in scrip, their's being the lowest bid to give bonds in double the amountof the bid, and the sureties to qualify in double the amount of the bondor for $36,000.

Messrs. Stewart & Simpson returned with their bond, and signed thecontract. The sureties to the bond then qualified in the sum of $75,000.Bond approved.

Board adjourned until regular meeting of July 7th, 1873. FRANK COX, Chairman,

A. A. JACKSON, County Clerk, Per J. P. SHORT, Deputy Clerk.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, July 31, 1873.

The long talked of injunction suit to restrain the Board of County Commissionersfrom issuing the orders of the county to pay for the Courthouse has beencommenced by Bailey & Sloan. We are sorry that lack of space forbidscomment this week but will pay our respects to it in our next issue.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, August 21, 1873.

Our New Courthouse is rapidly "looming up." The walls are nowone story high, and the contractors expect to have the building ready foruse at the Fall term of Court.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, September 4, 1873.

The Board of County Commissioners at their meeting on the 3rd inst.,changed the plan of the Courthouse, so as to have a double gable insteadof a single gable roof. They have also increased the height of the wallsof the upper story two feet, and made provision for the building of a handsometower upon the center of the roof.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, October 9, 1873.

Two or three of the cells of the jail are now in readiness to receiveand retain any of our citizens who can't behave themselves outside.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, October 16, 1873.

The courthouse is enclosed.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, October 23, 1873.

The jail will be dedicated by a dance tomorrow night.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, October 30, 1873.

The jail dedication dance of last week was a grand affair. The jail wasilluminated. The two Cranes were perched upon stools in the corner, scrapingsweet strains on the entrails of some defunct feline, a single set was formedupon the floor in the shape of a hollow square walking through the changesof a quadrille; a solitary lady sat upon one of the benches which were rangedalong the wall, a few of the gents were practicing some choice jig and clogsteps in the corner, while the remainder of the assembly (fifteen military"stags") gathered in a knot near the door gazing at and enjoyingthe scene almost as much as the participants. C. L. Rood was acting officerof the day and chief spokesman, which positions he filled with the dignitybecoming the occasion. Owing to the wonderful success of this effort, Roodthinks he will give another entertainment of the same character some time.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, October 30, 1873.

Go to the Old Fellows' sociable in the Courthouse on the 6th of November.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, October 30, 1873.

The award for seating the Courthouse was let to the Kansas School FurnitureCompany of Iola.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, October 30, 1873.

S. H. Myton was awarded the contract for furnishing the stoves, pipe,etc., for the Courthouse.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, October 30, 1873.

The members of the Fraternity of Odd Fellows will give a Sociable onWednesday evening, November 5th, in the large room at the Courthouse. Eveningentertainments will be of a social character. Supper will be provided atan early hour.

SOLICITING COMMITTEE: Mrs. M. L. Mullen, Mrs. J. J. Todd, Mrs. S. W.Greer, Mrs. Braidwood, Miss J. Stewart, Mrs. J. Bullene, Mrs. Jeffreys,L. J. Webb, T. A. Blanchard, A. S. Williams, G. W. Martin, Mrs. Fannie V.Curns, A. G. Jackson.

COMMITTEE ON PREPARING AND DECORATING THE ROOM: P. M. Shell, J. W. Curns,A. J. Thompson, Miss Ada Millington, Miss Quarles, Mrs. McMasters.

COMMITTEE ON KITCHEN: J. J. Williams, P. M. Sholl, F. D. Davis.

COMMITTEE ON MUSIC: Miss Lewelia Blandin, Miss Kate Lowery, Miss KatePorter, Miss Braidwood, J. Swain.

COMMITTEE ON RECEPTION: Mrs. Flint, Miss J. Stewart, Mrs. Capt. Davis,J. J. Williams, J. Swain, Dr. Houx.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, November 13, 1873.

Soldiers' Reunion on Thanksgiving Day. At a meeting of the committeeof arrangements held at Dr. Mansfield's, the following reception committeewas appointed. Enoch Marris, A. H. Green, J. C. Bigger, E. C. Manning, Mrs.C. M. Wood, and Mrs. Flint. Soldiers arriving in the city will please reportas early in the day as possible to the above committee at the city councilroom in the jail building just north of the courthouse, register their names,and receive their tickets for dinner. A full programme will be publishednext week.

J. P. SHORT, Secretary, pro tem.

Excerpts from long article...

Winfield Courier, Thursday, November 20, 1873. Editorial Page.

The circ*mstances are just these: A short time ago, our readers willremember the Telegram was made by Mr. L. J. Webb the County printer,the official County Paper. Not liking the Telegram they laid theirheads together to concoct some plan whereby they could vent their spiteagainst the Telegram, and thereby deprive it of the County Printing.They agreed to annul the contract with Mr. Webb, but then came a littlehitch between Cox and Smith. Cox wanted to award the printing to the "COURIER"and Smith wanted his pet, the "Traveler," to get thebenefit of the change.

The Telegram would have the people believe that the County Boardwere bad men, but as one single evidence of their integrity and officialability, we call attention to the beautiful Courthouse erected by them atless expense than any similar building in the state.

Winfield Courier, November 20, 1873.

A CORDIAL INVITATION To participate in the festivities of the day ishereby extended to all the soldiers residing in the county. The followingPROGRAMME will be observed.

AT 10, A.M. THE Reception Committee will commence to make up the Rosterand distribute tickets for DINNER To all whose names are entered thereon.

AT 11, A.M. SOLDIERS will fall into line, in marching order, on MainStreet, the right resting on Ninth Avenue, under the direction of the officerof the day, CAPT. McARTHUR, And march to the COURTHOUSE Where an addressof welcome will be delivered by Captain S. C. Smith, The Mayor of Winfield,and the organization of the Soldiers' Union completed.

AT 1, P.M. SOLDIERS will fall in for dinner.

AT 3, P.M. THERE will be a meeting in the Courthouse, and addresses willbe delivered by the following soldiers: Chaplain E. P. Hickok, Maj. J. B.Fairbank, Capt. James McDermott, A. D. Keith, S. M. Fall, Maj. T. B. Ross,Rev. N. L. Rigby, J. C. Bigger, Esq., and other soldiers present.

AT 7, P.M. THERE WILL BE A GRAND BALL! And dancing will be in order,to conclude the festivities of the day.

The proceedings of the day will be enlivened with appropriate music bythe Winfield and Arkansas City Cornet Bands. A. A. JACKSON, Chairman Committeeon Arrangements.

J. P. SHORT, Secretary.

Committee on Music. T. A. Wilkinson, Chairman, Mrs. W. D. Roberts, MissEmma Leffingwell, L. J. Webb and John Kirby.

Winfield Courier, November 20, 1873.

Soldiers' Re-union on Thanksgiving Day. At a meeting of the committeeof arrangements held at Dr. Mansfield's, the following reception committeewas appointed. Enoch Maris, A. H. Green, J. C. Bigger, E. C. Manning, Mrs.C. M. Wood, and Mrs. Flint. Soldiers arriving in the city will please reportas early in the day as possible to the above committee at the city councilroom in the jail building just north of the courthouse, register their names,and receive their tickets for dinner.

Winfield Courier, November 20, 1873.

There is a man confined in the county jail for the offense of stealinga corn knife. He was committed for the period of about seventy days. SquireGans, of Windsor Township, a reformer in the late election, and an advocateof economy in county expenses, was the justice who rendered this ridiculousjudgment.

Winfield Courier, November 27, 1873.

Over fifty characters in full costumes will appear in the tableaux ofPilgrim's Progress.

Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress in tableaux vivants at the new courthouseDec. 9th and 10th.

Winfield Courier, November 27, 1873.

Readings, tableaux, and songs representing Pilgrim's Progress will begiven at the new courthouse Dec. 9th and 10th, 1873, under the auspicesof the Baptist Church. Single tickets, 50 cents; season tickets 75 cents.Children under 12 years 25 cents.

Winfield Courier, December 4, 1873.

The Soldiers' ball Thursday evening was well attended, about 90 couplesbeing present, and was acknowledged by all as being the finest affair ofthe season. The courtroom makes a splendid dancing-hall, and everybody seemedto appreciate it. Messrs. Webb and Jackson deserve praise for the interestmanifested by them to make the ball pleasant and enjoyable.

Winfield Courier, December 12, 1873. Editorial by James Kelly,Editor.

The Courthouse is now completed, and the county officers assigned totheir respective places. We think that a description of this beautiful structurewill not be altogether uninteresting, at least, to the tax payers of thecounty; although we may say right here, that no pen picture can give morethan a crude idea of this splendid building.

The main building is 40 x 50 ft. The foundation is of stone, rubbleworked,cut-stone water-table, door, and window sills. The walls are 16 in. thick,and are of the best quality of brick. The first story is 11 ft. high, andthe second 15 ft. The roof is what is commonly denominated double gabletruss and heavily iron strapped, and bolted, with a tower 22 ft. high, thefoundation posts of which are 12 x 12 inch oak timbers extending clear acrossthe entire width of the building, the whole surmounted by a beautiful weather-vane,constructed by Mr. C. R. Sipes of Arkansas City, and we believe, a presentto the county. A hall 8 ft. wide runs through the building, from South toNorth, with heavy double panel doors at each end. The offices are arrangedon each side of the hall, six in number, and are 13 x 15 ft. sq. with twolarge 10 light windows in each room. The Courtroom proper is on the secondfloor, and is 37 x 38 ft. in the clear. On the north end, and on eitherside of the stair landing, are two jury rooms each 12 ft. square, whichopen into the courtroom by folding doors. The inside is painted both inside,and out, with three coats, and has three coats of plaster, the last a plasterparis finish; and is, on the whole, one of the best, prettiest, and mostsubstantial buildings, of the kind--and certainly the best for the money--inthe state. Of the contractors,

we need say but little: their work speaks for them. The brick bank buildingof M. L. Read, and now the courthouse, will stand as monuments of the skill,honesty, and integrity of Messrs. Stewart & Simpson, long after theywill have passed away. The sub-contractors, Messrs. Rice & Ray, carpenters,also deserve special mention. But our space will not permit us to say furtherthan that they have shown themselves to be master workmen, and have donethe county a good, honest job.

We cannot close this imperfect sketch without saying a word for our countyBoard, Frank Cox, O. C. Smith, and John D. Maurer. They early saw that thebuilding of good substantial buildings would be a saving to the county everyyear. The history of our neighboring county, Howard, is just now a casein point. Election after election has been held, the county seat moved,to use a homely phrase, "from pillar to post." Thousands of dollarsannually squandered in vain attempts to settle it. They, in common, withall right thinking men, saw that in a short time the history of Cowley wouldfurnish but a parallel to the history of Howard, and that so long as thecounty had no buildings of her own, the county seat was simply a bone ofcontention, to be pulled hither and thither at the whim or caprice of anywho might take it into their heads to move it.

The Board of County Commissioners of Cowley County have built a bettercourthouse, for less money, than can be found in any other county in thestate. No stealing, no jobbing, no trickery, of any kind whatever, but honesty,faithfulness, a desire to do the very best for the public have marked thehistory of the enterprise in an uncommon degree. The Board of County Commissionersdeserve the thanks of every taxpayer in Cowley County.

Winfield Courier, December 12, 1873.

The County officers will move their offices to the Courthouse next Monday.

Winfield Courier, December 12, 1873.

The Union Sunday School, and Congregational services by Rev. Mr. Parmeleewill be held next Sabbath at the Courthouse at the usual hour.

Winfield Courier, December 12, 1873.

The County Commissioners have accepted the new Courthouse and took itoff the contractor's hands, allowing them their last payment, at the recentmeeting of the Board.

Winfield Courier, December 12, 1873.

The continuation of the sublime allegory Bunyan's Pilgrims Progress hasbeen postponed on account of the inclemency of the weather, and will beconcluded next Tuesday evening at the Courthouse.

Winfield Courier, December 12, 1873.

Our old legal friend, "Judge" M. S. Adams, who removed to Wichitain order to run for Congress, and came down to Winfield to enjoin the buildingof our Courthouse, we notice by the Wichita Eagle has succeededin having himself employed on one (1) case out of eighty (80) on the Docketof the Sedgwick County District Court.

Winfield Courier, December 12, 1873.

The Co. Commissioners at their last meeting accepted the Courthouse.And the contractors, Messrs. Stewart & Simpson, take this method toreturn thanks to their bondsmen, S. C. Smith, Charley Black, R. B. Saffold,Hiram Silver, S. H. Myton, Rice & Ray, J. J. Ellis, J. D. Cochran, M.L. Read, J. C. Blandin, John Lowry, and C. A. Bliss, for the confidencereposed in them when they were entire strangers, and to say that they arehonorably discharged from any further obligation on account of the Courthouse.

Winfield Courier, Friday, December 19, 1873.

In our description of the Courthouse last week, we made a misstatementin regard to the weathervane which embellishes the cupola of said building.We had understood and so stated that C. R. Sipes, of Arkansas City, madeand presented the weather indicator to the county. We have since been informedthat the aforementioned article was purchased of Mr. Sipes by T. A. Rice,who made the donation.

Winfield Courier, Friday, December 19, 1873.

Board of County Commissioners met in Clerk's office, December 9, 1873.All present. After a thorough inspection of the work, the Courthouse wasaccepted from the contractors, and the bondsmen discharged.

District Clerk authorized to procure blanks for his office.

Superintendent of Public Instruction was authorized to procure a blackboard and stationery for his office.

The county officers were assigned to the Courthouse on Monday, December15, 1873. After that date no bills for office rent will be allowed.

James Kelly was directed to procure appropriate signs and place the sameon the office doors of the Courthouse.

The County Clerk was directed to have the wood prepared for the stovesin the county offices.

The sheriff was ordered to set up the county stove that is in the DistrictClerk's office in the courtroom of the Courthouse.

The following bills were audited and allowed. [Only mentioning a few.]

Stewart & Simpson, last payment on Courthouse: $4,390.00

Stewart & Simpson, extra work: $131.00

Winfield Courier, Friday, December 26, 1873.

The agony of the individual who has become worried about the money raisedtwo years ago for a school bell will now be over, since its deep tones areheard from the belfry of the Courthouse, where it will remain until a suitableplace is prepared on the schoolhouse. For further particulars, inquire ofthe school directors. MRS. MANSFIELD.

Winfield Courier, January 2, 1874. Editorial Page.

This number completes Volume 1st of the WINFIELD COURIER. One year agoit was started to supply a want long felt, not only in the Republican party,but among businessmen of all shades of opinion, who desired a good advertisingmedium. . . .

The buildings erected during the year just closed have been of the mostsubstantial kind, the most prominent of which we call to mind, the splendidbrick Bank building of M. L. Read; the neat Drug house of Maris, Carson& Baldwin; the magnificent flowering mills of C. A. Bliss and Blandin& Covert; the jail and Courthouse; the residences of Kirk, McMillen,and Dr. Graham. These are but a few of the many built during the last twelvemonths, and they are such as to do credit to any town in the state. Bridgesof magnificent proportions span all main streams on the roads leading totown. . . .

Winfield Courier, January 2, 1874.

A murderer now occupies the county jail.

Winfield Courier, January 2, 1874.

One of the saddest affairs we have ever been called upon to chronicleoccurred at the town of Lazette, in this county, at a masquerade ball giventhere last Christmas eve. The chief actors in the horrible tragedy wereWinfield Scott Osborn, the victim, and Thomas T. Rucker, the accused, ofLazette. Being somewhat acquainted with the accused, and desiring to givea true version of the affair, we went to the jail and got the story fromMr. Rucker himself, and which runs something like the following.

Rucker was introduced by Osborn to a Miss Della Coates and requestedher to dance with him, which she refused to do disguised as he then was(Rucker being masked) and on turning to leave her he encountered Osborn,who said: "What is this game you're trying to play on me?" Ruckerreplied that he was not trying to play any game on him, when Osborn retortedin an angry and excited manner, "Come out here G__d d___n you; andI'll whip h__l out of you." Rucker told him that he had done nothingbut was not afraid to fight; whereupon the pair accompanied by a numberof others went outside.

What happened after that the accused very properly refuses to disclose,and only adding that the many wild and exaggerated accounts already afloatwill not be believed, but asks the public suspend their judgment until thefacts are brought out in a fair and impartial trial.

Thomas T. Rucker, the accused, was born in New Orleans, and was 27 yearsold last July; he is of medium height, light hair, blue eyes, and has noneof that "bully look" generally accredited to persons accused ofsuch a crime, but on the other hand would strike the close observer as ayoung man who must have had the advantage of good moral training in hisyounger days. He is well known at Lazette and on Timber Creek, where hebears an excellent character.

Of the murdered Osborn we can say but little. He, we understand, wasalmost a stranger in Lazette, having come there from Joplin, Missouri. Ruckersays he never met him to speak to him until the evening before the fatalChristmas eve.

The prisoner after learning what he had done, no doubt overcome withfear and remorse as well as appalled at the consequences of the bloody deed,attempted to kill himself. In speaking of his widowed mother, who livedat Burlington, Missouri, and how the sad news would affect her, the prisonerwas deeply moved and could hardly answer our questions, which shows thathe is not at all insensible, nor without feeling. What the Coroner's Jurywill show we do not at this writing know, as the result of their deliberationshave not been transmitted to this place.

Winfield Courier, January 9, 1874.

Rev. J. E. Platter will preach in the Courthouse next Sabbath, at 11p.m.

Winfield Courier, January 9, 1874.

The Board of County Commissioners of Cowley County, Frank Cox, John D.Maurer, and O. C. Smith, completed their labor, as a Board, last Monday.We have not the time or space to review their actions for the last two years,except to say that, although we have differed with them on some things,yet on the whole we believe that their every action will bear the closestscrutiny of the veriest fault finder. No one will doubt their honesty excepthe who never drew an honest breath or had an honest emotion. Their abilitywill compare favorably with the average, and we doubt if other men couldhave been selected in the county who would or could have done better.

The completion of the Courthouse, securing a splendid jail to the countywithout the expenditure of one dollar, the successful defense of two vexatiouslawsuits, at but little cost to the county, all attest the honesty and faithfulnessof the late Board of County Commissioners of this county, and just so sureas time rolls the time will come when the people of this county will befree to acknowledge that the old Board has been foully and maliciously misrepresented.

The new Board enter upon their duties next Monday, under the most favorableauspices. Everything in working order. The affairs of the county shipshapeand little to do but hold her "so steadily" for the next two years.We shall deal fairly by them as we have with their predecessors, and wehope that the new Board may prove themselves as able, honest, and efficientas the old.

Winfield Courier, January 16, 1874.

The popular opinion, and one which we entertained ourselves, was, thatthe county owned the jail, it having been built by the city of Winfieldand donated to the county, as we supposed. But the new board of commissionersdiscovered the other day that the city owned the jail and only gives theuse of it to the county.

Winfield Courier, January 16, 1874.

The new Board of County Commissioners met in the clerk's office.

Present: R. F. Burden, M. S. Roseberry, John Manly, who had been dulyelected and qualified. Moved by M. S. Roseberry, and seconded by John Manly,that R. F. Burden act as permanent chairman of the Board.

Ordered that the Sheriff be allowed the sum of $1.33-1/2 each per diem,for boarding and taking care of prisoners until further action in the matterby the board.

E. B. Kager appeared and asked the board to provide a safe for the safekeepingof the funds in his possession. Matter laid over.

The county clerk was authorized to advertise for responsible bids for20 cords of wood.

Ordered that the county clerk have the sheriff hunt up all the countyproperty that can be found, and invoice the same to said sheriff who shallreceipt for said county property.

The county clerk was also instructed to have bolts put on jury-room doors,and sash stops put on all the windows of the courthouse.

Winfield Courier, January 16, 1874.

See notice in another column inviting bids for twenty cords of wood.

NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that I will accept bids for furnishing20 cords of wood for the county, to be delivered at the Courthouse. Pleasemake your bids for hard and soft wood of merchantable quality. Bids to beopened and contract let on the 24th day of January.

Winfield, Jan. 13, 1874.

Winfield Courier, January 16, 1874.

The new Board of County Commissioners met last Monday at the courthouseand organized by electing R. F. Burden of Windsor Township, chairman. Mr.Burden is a careful, prudent, and experienced man. He held the positionof county commissioner in Iowa for six years, so that he is no novice. Thenew board appear to be an intelligent and practical set of men, and bidfair to meet the expectations of all the well wishers of the county.

Winfield Courier, January 16, 1874.

Last Saturday, Deputy Worden organized a Grange of the Patrons of Husbandryin Winfield. There were twenty-four charter members present, fourteen gentlemenand ten ladies. The officers so far as we could learn are: A. T. STEWART,MASTER; J. D. COCHRAN, OVERSEER; N. C. McCULLOCH, LECTURER; J. G. SERVICE,SECRETARY; JETHRO COCHRAN, CHAPLAIN; MRS. SERVICE, CERES; MRS. MARY A. McCULLOCH,POMONA; MISS BURGER, ASSISTANT STEWART.

The next meeting will be held at the Courthouse next Saturday, the 17th.

Winfield Courier, January 23, 1874.

The oratorio of Esther is to be put upon the boards at the courthousesome time next month under the auspices of the congregational church.

Winfield Courier, January 30, 1874.

The Ladies of the M. E. Church will give an Oyster supper and Socialin the Courthouse at Winfield, Feb. 4, 1874.

Winfield Courier, January 30, 1874.

Wednesday morning last, our city was thrown into a tumult of excitementby the announcement that Thos. Rucker, the Lazette murderer, who had beenconfined in the city jail at this place since the tragedy last Christmaswas missing. The inhabitants of the town immediately proceeded to the jailand soon found that it was no hoax, but a bona fide fact. Scouts were immediatelydispatched in every direction, but failed to discover any trace of his whereabouts.

The means by which he escaped are very indefinite. It is generally supposedthat some outside party opened the doors and gave him his liberty, althoughit is possible that he had the tools furnished, and did the work himself.At any rate he has gone and the next thing is to find him, although SheriffWalker is confident that he will soon have his hands on him, as well asthe one who gave him his freedom.

And while he is gone, it would be well if the city council would putthe jail in a condition to hold him an hour or so if he should be broughtback. A man who has a friend in the world and wishes to get out need notstay in his cell an hour. In the first place, there is nothing to preventanybody giving a prisoner anything they wish, as the windows have nothingto protect them except some iron bars with space enough between to throwa sledge hammer.

Then again, the jail is at least twenty rods from the nearest human habitation,and the building could be bombarded with a ten pound cannon and the noisewould be hardly heard by the citizens at home. The doors are also in sucha shape that Rucker could easily have lifted them off the hinges with acrow bar. If some protection was put around the windows and the upper storyoccupied by a family, it would become more difficult for a prisoner to makehis escape when LAST THREE LINES IMPOSSIBLE TO READ.

Winfield Courier, February 6, 1874. Editorial Page.

We understand, since our arrival at home, that an effort is being madeto have Mr. Martin procure the necessary legislation allowing the Boardof County Commissioners to fund, or rather bond, the county indebtedness.We do not believe that the people of Cowley County wish this thing done.Twelve months ago, the circ*mstances were altogether different. Then wehad a Courthouse to build and many thought it necessary to provide fundsfor that. But now that our county buildings are all complete, we can seeno necessity for it. We are very well aware that it would be money in thepockets of a few, for instance, county officials, who have to take most,or all their fees, in scrip. But we are now hopeful that the tax next year,with care and economy, will clear the county almost, if not altogether,of debt. In the present state of affairs we would not favor any bill authorizingthe Board to bond the debt without first submitting the question to a voteof the people of the county. And we hope that whatever legislation Mr. Martinsecures in that particular will provide that the question be so submitted.We would be glad to hear from our readers on this subject, that we may actunderstandingly in the matter and take such action as will place the countyon the best financial basis having due regard for those who hold the county's"promises to pay."

Winfield Courier, February 6, 1874.

Fifty-seven grange delegates, being nineteen granges represented by threedelegates each (the Lazette grange not being represented), met at the Courthousein Winfield, on Monday, February 2nd, at 11 o'clock a.m., for the purposeof organizing a County council. The meeting being called to order Mr. A.S. Williams was made Chairman, and N. C. McCulloch, Secretary pro tem. TheCouncil was then organized and the following officers were elected: A. S.Williams, Master; T. A. Blanchard, Secretary; A. T. Gay, Overseer; W. A.Freeman, Gate-keeper. A. H. Acton of Bolton Township, Simeon Martin of MapleTownship, and John Irwin of Rock Township were elected Trustees. A Constitutionand By-laws were adopted, a copy of which we are sorry to say we have notyet received. After the matters pertaining to the County Council were satisfactorilysettled, they proceeded to choose delegates to the State Council. The followingare the delegates chosen: J. J. Johnson of New Salem, B. A. Davis of Silverdale,and Adam Walck of Grand Prairie.

Winfield Courier, February 6, 1874.

Sheriff Dick Walker has a new and safe way of keeping his prisoners.Since the jail has been "broke" so much, he takes them to bedwith him. We understand that Mr. Walker will not trust anymore of his prisonersin the jail while the city authorities carry the keys.

Winfield Courier, February 6, 1874.

Last Tuesday Sheriff Walker arrested, on Grouse Creek, Wm. Slater anda man named Bryant charged with assisting Thomas Rucker to break jail lastweek. Mr. Wm. Slater is an uncle of Rucker's. Before leaving, Rucker gaveSlater a deed to his land. Bryant owned up to his part of the transaction,which was the bringing of a horse from Slater's to Rucker wherewith to makehis escape. The men were up for a hearing before 'Squire Boyer yesterday,but the case was continued until Saturday, when if any charge is found againstthem, they will be taken to Emporia for safe keeping.

Winfield Courier, February 13, 1874.

David Slater and James W. Bryant, the two men who were arrested a shorttime ago on the charge of assisting Rucker to break jail, were up beforeJustices Millington and Boyer last Saturday, for a hearing. Judge T. H.Johnson appeared for Slater, and asked a continuance, which was denied.He then waived an examination for his client, and Slater accordingly gavebail in the amount of $1,500.00, to appear at the next term of the DistrictCourt. County Attorney E. S. Torrance dismissed the charge against Bryant,in order to make him a witness in the case. The bail for his appearanceas a witness was fixed at $1,000.00, which he has so far been unable togive, and is yet in the custody of the sheriff.

Winfield Courier, February 20, 1874.

It will be seen by reference to Mayor Smith's card in another columnthat the city authorities have proposed a fair and honorable adjustmentof the jail difficulty to the county board. They cannot expect more thanthe entire control of the building and its occupants.

Winfield Courier, February 20, 1874.

EDITOR COURIER: As a misapprehension seems to exist in the minds of somein regard to the ownership and occupancy of the jail in this city, willyou allow me through your columns to make a statement of the facts in thecase.

On the 19th of April last, a written contract was entered into betweenthe City of Winfield and the County of Cowley, according to the terms ofwhich, the county was to build a Courthouse at Winfield at a cost of $10,000county orders, or $8,500 cash. The City of Winfield was to erect a citybuilding at the cost of $2,500 in which was to be a jail for the accommodationof both city and county, and the city was to give to the county the freeuse of the jail for the confinement of prisoners, so long as the countyshould want it for that purpose. Both buildings were built according tocontract, each costing something more than the specified sum. The city buildingis two stories high. On the first floor are six cells with grated windows,and four of the cells have iron doors; the doors of two are of hardwood.The second story is finished as a hall. On the completion of the jail, thekey was delivered to me by the builder, and at the request of Sheriff Parker--hehaving a prisoner ready to occupy the jail--I delivered the key to him,since which time the city has never had control of the jail proper. Thecity has held possession of the hall over the jail, which has been usedfor various purposes by permission of the city.

I presume that the misapprehension that exists arises from the fact thatJ. M. Young, who was acting jailor by appointment of Sheriff Parker, andafterwards by Sheriff Walker, was also City marshal; but the city neverclaimed any control of his acts as jailor, nor did he receive any instructionsas such from the city authorities. Since the escape of the prisoner Rucker,the Sheriff deeming it necessary that the hall over the jail should be constantlyoccupied, the County Commissioners asked for a conference with the CityCouncil, which was immediately convened for that purpose. At this conferencethe city offered to give to the county the use and control of the entirebuilding, both stories, on condition that the prisoners of the city shouldbe taken care of without expense to the city, except for board which thecity would pay for. I believe the city has honestly and faithfully compliedwith the terms of the contract, and even offered more than required. S.C. SMITH.

Winfield Courier, February 20, 1874.

Iron Point, in his items to the Traveler, alludes to the "sideeditor" of the COURIER. For what we will say to you here, sir, IronPoint, you need not go around the bush to find the "side editor"to lay the blame upon. What appeared in the COURIER last week, in referenceto the records of the county, seemed to us then (and we have nothing totake back) to be justified by the facts.

We think so still. There is nothing in that article that could compromiseyou, if you could make a satisfactory explanation (which you had betterhave done than occupy your time attacking an imaginary "side editor"of this paper.). While the defunct Allison talked the way you do, we hadnothing to say. But when such chat comes from an official of the county,a person from whom we might expect, at least, fair dealing, the matter changes;hence this article.

Your "pooh, pooh! Manning wrote it," is of the same piece asyour items to the Traveler a year ago. Your cry of "stop thief,"at the Probate Judge and County Attorney was to divert attention from yourself,by making the people believe they were the thieves and scoundrels, and nowyou would fain have people think that it was Manning who was after you,and that he was actuated by personal spite toward yourself and Mr. Jackson,on account of the town site difficulty.

Now we wish it distinctly understood that this article is not writtenbecause we object to having Col. Manning's name associated with the COURIER.By no means, we only wish that we could induce him to take editorial control.As a newspaper writer we know he has few equals, and as to his honesty,much as has been said, and written about him, certain it is, he has neverbeen accused of stealing. You, however, had better busy yourself in clearingup those dark suspicions which permeate the air and hover as a dark cloudjust now over the Courthouse, and which seem to be inclined to centre uponyou, who were one of the main instigators in the senseless howl raised againsthonest county officials a year ago. After fair consulting with the committeeof investigation, we have concluded to suspend our account of these darktransactions, but a few more insults like the above may compel us in self-defenseto tell the public what we already know, and should you be struck by a barbedarrow in a tender spot, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that youyourself invited the attack.

Winfield Courier, February 20, 1874.

The Presbyterian Church holds a communion service next Sabbath at 11A.M. in the courthouse. Preparatory lecture on Saturday afternoon at thesame place. Preaching in the evening. J. E. PLATTER, Pastor.

Winfield Courier, February 27, 1874.

Remember that Col. E. C. Manning lectures before the Teacher's Institutethis evening at the courthouse.

Winfield Courier, February 27, 1874.

Four horse thieves are now residing in the County jail in this city.

Winfield Courier, February 27, 1874.

Constable Burt Covert arrested Albert G. Headrick a few days ago in HowardCounty, on a charge of stealing a pair of horses from Judge Saffold sometimelast Fall. He had a preliminary examination before 'Squire Boyer and indefault of bail was lodged in jail to await his trial at the March termof the District Court.

Winfield Courier, February 27, 1874.

The prisoners now boarding at the Covert House were each treated to anew suit of clothes yesterday morning. Our "devil" declares himselfin readiness to commit fornikaboogry, of some kind, in order to be sentto jail, and get a new suit. If anybody ever did need new clothes, our "devil"does.

Winfield Courier, February 27, 1874.

Miles, the horse-thief who made his escape from the city jail last Fridayweek, was retaken by constable McIntire, A. W. Patterson, and Mr. Draperlast Saturday, on Coal Rock Creek, thirty miles east of this place, at thehouse of Mr. Johnson. He made his escape by chipping the wood with a hatchetand burning the door of the jail. The hatchet used he claimed to have stolenfrom Bowen's Grocery. After his escape he laid out in the grass near PatSomers' place all day and all night, and then went to houses on the Walnut,where he was fed by people knowing him to be the identified thief who hadescaped. He was delayed two days on account of not finding the Walnut Riverbridge, but afterwards crossed it and went to Grouse Creek and from thenceto Coal Rock Creek, where he was taken. Traveler.

Miles was brought to Winfield and placed in the county jail for safekeeping.

Winfield Courier, March 6, 1874.

The Teachers' Association of Cowley County, Kansas, met in the councilroom of the Courthouse, according to published arrangement, Supt. Wilkinsonpresiding.

The following teachers were present: Miss Jennie Greenlee, Miss MaryGraham, Miss Allie Klingman, Miss E. Fowler, Miss Ellen Wickersham, MissJennie Hawkins, G. W. Melville.

The association proceeded to business by electing G. W. Melville Secretarypro tem. The constitution and by-laws being read, the election of officersfor the coming year was then taken up, and resulting as follows.

H. H. Martin, President, Miss Jennie Greenlee and Miss Jennie Hawkins,Vice Presidents, Miss Mary Graham, Treasurer, G. W. Melville, Secretary.

Organization of classes and method of conducting recitation--Miss J.Greenlee.

A general discussion of the following topics:

Uniformity of text books in our schools, bad wood, etc. Participatedin by Miss Wickersham, Miss Greenlee, and others. Some very good ideas werebrought out.

Parents and friends visiting schools was well discussed, and it wouldhave been well if parents generally could have listened to what the teacherssaid upon that subject. It was said, and on good grounds, that if parentswould visit the schools more frequently that there would be less fault foundwith teachers.

The question was then asked if it were right for teachers to offer aninducement in the way of a literary exercise once a week to induce parentsto visit the school? Miss Millspaugh taking the side that it was wrong,that parents who took so little interest in the schools that they had tobe coaxed there by a treat of something outside of the every day exercises,that there ought not to be any trouble taken by the teacher to induce themto come.

Supt. Wilkinson made the suggestion, or rather requested the teachersof Cowley County, to teach the map of the county by townships and ranges,and gave the method of doing it.

The following subjects were merely touched upon:

Neatness in children, indicative of intelligence in parents. Teachingas a profession, or as a stepping stone to something higher.

Committee on programme for the morrow to report after the lecture inthe evening.

Committee: Mrs. Mina Hawkins, Miss Jennie Greenlee, Miss E. Fowler, MissEllen Wickersham, Miss Mary Graham.

Winfield Courier, March 20, 1874.

The Oratorio of Esther will be presented at the Courthouse on Mondayand Tuesday evenings of next week under the auspices of the congregationalchurch of Winfield. Prof. A. D. Battey of Topeka has charge of the exhibition.Our friends in town and country will be treated to the finest entertainmentthat has ever been presented to the public in Winfield, upon this occasion.Rev. Parmelee takes the part of King, and Mrs. M. A. Arnold is to be Queen.Thirty-five actors, dressed in costumes, take part in the performance. Everybodyshould be present.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

The cantata of Esther the beautiful Queen, which was rendered at thecourthouse last Monday and Tuesday nights, was a splendid affair in everyinstance, and is universally pronounced to be the best home talent entertainmentever given in Winfield. The adaptability of each player to the particularpart assigned them was a noticeable feature, and each performed their partso well that we dare not make "any invidious distinctions."

We cannot however avoid mentioning those who took the more prominentparts. Mrs. M. A. Arnold as Queen, Rev. J. P. Parmelee as King, E. C. Manningas Haman, A. T. Stewart, Mordecai; Mrs. W. D. Roberts, Zeresh; Miss KateJohnson and Miss Mary Braidwood as Maids of honor; Charles Black, Harbonah(the King's Chamberlain); Ed. Johnson, Hegei; A. A. Jackson, Hatach; W.L. Mullen, High Priest. They could not be surpassed in any city in the land.Miss Helen Parmelee as organist deserves special mention, as very much dependedon her, always prompt, making no mistakes. The chorus was good, and takenas a whole, we venture to say that Winfield will not soon witness the like,and few towns in this country with their home talent could produce so splendida spectacle. Too much cannot be said in praise of Prof. A. D. Battey, whodrilled the class, and superintended the performance to its close.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

An attempt was made by the prisoners in the county jail to escape, afew nights since. With a nail and a stick of wood, they had broken the lockso that the door could be easily opened when the shades of night furnishedan opportunity for escape. But about this time the jailor, Burt Covert,walked in and stopped their little game.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

Ex-Marshal Young was arrested last Tuesday, charged with having assistedin the escape of T. T. Rucker from the jail at this place, some time since.

Winfield Courier, April 3, 1874.

Four papers have been going the rounds of the city this week. One wasa petition to the city council to grant Joseph Likowski license to retailspirituous liquors, another was a petition to the City Council to grantE. R. Parker license to sell spirituous liquor, another was a petition toJudge Campbell to make the sentence of Wm. Bryant as light as possible,and the fourth was to raise by subscription enough money to pay the fineof Al Headrick and liberate him from jail. Every man keeps his lead pencilhandy now.

Winfield Courier, April 10, 1874.

State of Kansas vs. McMasters. Charged with petty larceny. Plead guiltyand fined $50 and sentenced to 48 hours in county jail.

Winfield Courier, April 10, 1874.

PLAINTIFFS: Aug Kurtzeborn, M. A. Rozenblatt, Sol Bauman and Meyer Bauman,partners under the firm name of L. Bauman & Co.

DEFENDANT: John N. Yerger.

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that under, and by virtue of an Executionissued on the judgment in the above entitled cause and to me directed anddelivered, I will on the 22nd day of April, A. D. 1874, at 2 o'clock p.m.,at the brewery of Himelspaugh & Yerger, about one mile west of Winfield,in said county of Cowley, offer at public sale, and sell to the highestbidder for cash in hand, all the right, title, and interest of the defendant,John N. Yerger, in and to the following described chattels to-wit: Three(3) large barrels. One (1) tub. One (1) mash tub. Thirty (30) beer kegs.One (1) force pump and hose.

Said property having been levied upon as the property of said defendant,John N. Yerger.

Fairbank, Torrance & Green, Attorneys for plaintiffs. April 10, 1874.

PLAINTIFFS: Aug Kurtzeborn, M. A. Rozenblatt, Sol Bauman and Meyer Bauman,partners under the firm name of L. Bauman & Co.

DEFENDANT: John N. Yerger.

RECAP: Sheriff selling at the courthouse in Winfield to the highest bidderfor cash, all the right, title, and interest of John N. Yerger in and tothe following described land situate in said county of Cowley to-wit.

Beginning at a point on the North line of the South half of the SouthWest quarter of section number twenty-nine (29) in township number thirty-two(32) South of Range Four (4) East twelve (12) chains East of the North Westcorner of said South half of said quarter section, thence South 6"West Four (4) chains, thence North 54" 15' east four (4) chains, thencenorth 6" East two (2) chains and eighty-two (82) links, thence dueWest on line three hundred and eighty-two (382) links to the place of beginning,containing land 86-100 acres more or less. The said land having been leviedupon as the property of said John N. Yerger.

Winfield Courier, April 17, 1874.

Suit has been commenced in the U. S. Circuit Court of the District ofKansas, by one George L. Thompson, for the recovery of something over $6,000,interest included, for which he holds the warrants of this county. Who Mr.Thompson is, we know not, neither does it matter for the purpose of thisarticle. The best legal talent concur in the opinion that judgment willbe rendered against the county, for the amount claimed, and the costs ofthe suit.

The COURIER is charged with being in some way the remote cause of theaction against the county, because it is alleged that we opposed bondingthe debt. Here is what we did say in the COURIER of Feb. 6th, last.

We understand, since our arrival at home, that an effort is being madeto have Mr. Martin procure the necessary legislation allowing the Boardof County Commissioners to fund or rather bond the county indebtedness.We do not believe that the people of Cowley County wish this thing done.Twelve months ago, the circ*mstances were altogether different. Then wehad a Courthouse to build, and many thought it necessary to provide fundsfor that. But now our county buildings are all complete, we can see no necessityfor it. We are very well aware that it would be money in the pockets ofa few, for instance, county officials, who have to take most or all theirfees in scrip. But we are now hopeful that the tax next year, with careand economy, will clear the county almost, if not altogether, of debt. Inthe present state of affairs, we would not favor any bill authorizing theBoard to bond the debt, without first submitting the question to a voteof the people of the county. And we hope that whatever legislation Mr. Martinsecures in that particular will provide that the question be so submitted.We would be glad to hear from our readers on this subject, that we may actunderstandingly in the matter and take such action as will place the countyon the best financial basis, having due regard for those who held the county's'promises to pay.'

It will be seen that the main feature of the above article is to submitthe proposition to the voters of the county. If the majority of the legalvoters think it would be best to bond the debt, they can so express themselves,and then should it turn out to be a bad bargain, they can blame no one butthemselves.

But it is useless to argue the point now; no enabling act was passed,and consequently, the Board can take no action in the matter, unless theymay proceed under the act of a year ago, and bond $15,000 of the debt, whichis all that act will admit. But it is a "leetle" queer that thevery argument we made use of last year in favor of bonding the debt, shouldbe used against us this year, by those who opposed the measure, and signeda remonstrance against it last year.

Whatever else the COURIER may be accused of, ambiguity is certainly notone of our failings; we endeavor to make ourselves understood. The COURIERfrankly gives its reasons for the faith it held a year ago. Here they are:"Twelve months ago the circ*mstances were altogether different. Thenwe had a Courthouse to build, and many thought it necessary to provide fundsfor that. But now our county buildings are complete, we see no necessityfor it." There, gentlemen, are the COURIER's reasons for its seemingopposition to the proposition to bond the county debt. Now, gentlemen, youwho signed a remonstrance against it last year and talked, and argued againstit, you who denounced those who favored it as being a ring of county officials,to defend the county, what has come over the spirit of your dreams, thatyou now so ardently advocate what you denounced as a steal last year? Didyou oppose it because you hadn't all the scrip you wanted? And favor itnow because you have your wallets full of warrants ready to convert intothe bonds of the county? Honest, straightforward answers will relieve thepublic mind wonderfully.

We will have more to say on this subject hereafter.

Winfield Courier, April 17, 1874.

The Presbyterian church holds service next Sabbath in the Courthousemorning and evening. J. E. PLATTER, Pastor.

Winfield Courier, April 24, 1874.

The City Council met at the Courthouse April 20, 1874, at 7 p.m. MayorS. C. Smith in the chair. Councilmen present: J. P. McMillen, H. S. Silver,S. Darrah. Minutes of last meeting read and approved.

On motion, S. Darrah was duly elected as President of the Council forthe ensuing year. H. S. Silver, S. Darrah, and R. B. Saffold were appointeda standing committee on finance for the ensuing year. S. Darrah, J. D. Cochran,and J. P. McMillen were appointed a standing committee on streets and sidewalks.

The Mayor, with the consent of the Council, appointed the following cityofficers for the ensuing year. M. L. Robinson was duly appointed City Treasurer;J. W. Curns was duly appointed City Clerk and qualified as such. T. H. Suitswas appointed City Attorney. Z. T. Swigart was duly appointed City Marshal.

The bill of A. J. Jones for services as policeman one day and one night,$3.00, was audited, allowed, and ordered paid. Bill of Burt Covert, $12.25,for boarding prisoners was referred to the finance committee. Fee bill "Cityof Winfield vs. Adolphus H. Green" of $36.40, was referred to the financecommittee.

The sealed proposals for the City Printing were opened and rejected.The clerk was authorized to ask for new bids.

On motion, the Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids to build sidewalksalong 9th and 10th avenues, where they have not been built as required byordinance.

The time fixed for the regular meeting of the City Council was the firstand third Mondays of each month.

On motion adjourned to meet Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock a.m.

Council met in pursuance of adjournment April 22nd, at 9 a.m. Present:Mayor Smith, and councilmen Cochran, Silver, Darrah, and Saffold. The Clerkbeing absent, R. B. Saffold was chosen as Clerk pro tem.

The bids for the City printing for the ensuing year were then openedand read, and the contract awarded to James Kelly, editor of the WinfieldCOURIER, he being the lowest bidder.

On motion a committee of three were appointed, consisting of McMillen,Cochran, and Silver, to provide a "pound" for the city and havethe same enclosed. On motion, adjourned.

Winfield Courier, April 24, 1874.

The Congregational church will have service at the courthouse next Sundayat 11 a.m. and 7-1/2 p.m. Preaching by Rev. J. B. Parmelee.

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1874.

There will be a meeting of the directors of the Cowley County AgriculturalSociety on Saturday, May 16th, 1874, at 2 o'clock p.m. at the courthouse.J. B. FAIRBANK, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, May 22, 1874.

There will be a festival in the courthouse next Tuesday eve. It is gotup entirely by the children of the Union Sunday school. There will be asupper, and fine music by the children. All turn out and have a good time.

Winfield Courier, May 22, 1874.

Al Headrick is in limbo again; this time it is for stealing a horse inLabette County. He had been working for a man named Humphries, living twelvemiles southwest of Parsons, and being out of work and out of money and notbeing anxious to walk away, he "borrowed" a horse and rode away.He says he meant to turn the horse loose and start him back home after hegot to Grouse Creek, but his great aversion to treading on mother soil overcamehis scruples in regard to keeping other people's property and so he rodeon. He stopped at a schoolhouse to attend church, a few miles north of town,on Timber Creek, where he was arrested by Sheriff Walker and Constable Shenneman,and lodged in jail at this place. Sheriff Walker started with him for LabetteCounty, yesterday morning.

Excerpt from article...

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1874.

Out of ten men who have stolen horses in this locality, only one hasescaped, and he had to leave the mules and run for his life. Four are inthe penitentiary, two are in the county jail, and three were shot. It isno use to steal horses from about Arkansas City. The people are too determinedand too full of energy to endure it.

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1874.

Two men, William Gilmore and Francis J. Seltz, who have been stoppingat the mouth of Grouse for some weeks, and of whom we spoke last week, warningthe people to look out for them, were overtaken and captured on the ShawkaskaRiver, by Curry, Keho, Blair, and Roberts, last Sunday morning. The mentook the horses from the Kaw Agency on Thursday night, came up Grouse Creek,and were going west. The horses belonged to Big and Little Lewis Pappan;half breed Kaw Indians. The horses were missed at daylight, and the Indiansstarted in pursuit, tracking them all the way to Bolton Township, wherethey received the first news of them. Pappan's horses were tired out andhe persuaded the above mentioned men to follow them on Saturday night, bywhom they were captured the next morning.

At sight of the men the thieves ran and were only stopped by the firingof Curry. Seltz received the shot from Curry's carbine, the ball enteringnear the wrist and paralyzing his arm. At this, the thieves gave themselvesup and begged to be well treated. On Monday morning they were arraignedbefore Justice McIntire and plead not guilty. The preliminary trial waswaived, and the parties were bound over to appear at the district courtin the sum of $1,000. Failing in bond, they went to jail.

Bill Gilmore is a man of about 26 years of age, over six feet tall, darkhair, intelligent expression, and mild countenance. He was born and raisedin Arizona, and has spent most of his time on the border and among the Indians.In 1861 he was with General Custer, and carried dispatches from Camp Supplyto Fort Dodge for General Sheridan, during the fight on the Wash*ta. Heis deeply prejudiced against Indians, and claims he would not have stolenfrom the whites. In conversation with Mr. Gilmore, we find him to be a wellread and experienced man. Wild life and excitement is as familiar with himas his every day meal.

Francis J. Seltz is a younger man than Gilmore, with a countenance notas good or mild. He is a good conversationalist, however, and speaks fluentlyand rapidly. Seltz did not care to give his history, and was perfectly indifferenton some subjects. His life has been mostly confined to the east, until afew years past. He has had some difficult encounters, but only in self defense.He was free to say that he was a good shot with a carbine and could havekilled the four men that were after him if he chose to, but did not wantto do it.

With these additional captures, we should think horse thieves would choosesome other locality for their operations. Traveler.

The thieves are now resting quietly in jail in this city.

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1874.

Prof. H. B. Norton will deliver two lectures at the Courthouse on Tuesdayand Wednesday evenings of next week. The subject on Tuesday evening, June2nd, will be "Glacial period of the Northern Hemisphere." On Wednesday,June 3rd, his subject will be "Genesis and Geology."

The popular interest awakened in regard to scientific subjects has ledmany of our scientific men to prepare lectures suited to meet this demand.Prof. Norton is one of the leading educators and scholars in the west, andas a popular lecturer meets with favor everywhere. Go and hear him. Theproceeds are for the benefit of the Presbyterian church building fund.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1874.

Council met at Courthouse May 18, 1874. Mayor S. C. Smith in the chair;Councilmen present, H. S. Silver, S. Darrah, J. P. McMillen, and R. B. Saffold.J. W. Curns, Clerk. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.

The bonds of Joseph Likowski and Reinhard Ehret to the City of Winfieldas dram shop keepers were presented to the Council and on motion were approved.

Finance committee asked further time on the bill of Thos. H. Benning.The bill of J. W. Curns for service as Clerk, and stationery $9.23, wasallowed.

The application of Z. T. Swiggart to have his salary raised from $35to $50 per month was referred to the finance committee.

The petition of J. C. Weathers to have the grade lowered between 10thand 12th Avenues on Main Street was referred to the committee on sidewalks.

On motion order number 195, on the treasurer of Winfield in favor ofJ. M. Young, marshal, was canceled.

An ordinance providing for the levying and collecting of license taxwas read by sections and duly passed; the vote on passage stood, ayes McMillen,Darrah, Silver, 3; nays 0.

On motion council adjourned. J. W. CURNS, City Clerk.

The council met at the courthouse June first, and there not being a quorumpresent, council adjourned to meet June 2nd, at 4 o'clock p.m. J. W. CURNS,City Clerk.

Winfield Courier, June 12, 1874.

In the Traveler report of the judgment taken against the countyby Geo. L. Thompson, it erroneously gives it as "Scrip issued for thebuilding of the courthouse." This is incorrect. It was not the scripissued to build the courthouse on which the county was sued.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.

The Council met at the courthouse June 2nd in pursuance of adjournment.Present: S. C. Smith, Mayor, and councilmen McMillen, Silver, and Darrah,J. W. Curns, Clerk.

The committee on Marshal's salary reported favorably on allowing theMarshal $40.00 per month for his salary, provided he charge nothing forremoving nuisances. On motion the report was accepted and approved.

An ordinance in relation to the pay of the City Marshal and Street Commissionerwas read and duly passed. The vote on the final passage was ayes McMillen,Darrah, and Silver, all the members present voting in the affirmative.

The committee on the petition of J. C. Weathers and others to have thegrade on Main street lowered reported unfavorably thereon; on motion thepetition was referred back to the petitioner.

A petition was presented signed by Wm. F. Marshal and others asking thata dram shop license be granted to A. G. Vinson. Two remonstrances againstgranting gram shop license (unless every requirement of the law be strictlycomplied with) were presented, signed by S. H. Myton and others and onesigned by John McQuiston and others. On motion the petitions were all referredto a committee consisting of H. S. Silver, J. P. McMillen, and Samuel Darrah.

A petition was presented asking the council to call an election to determinewhether the city should issue scrip to purchase the grounds of the WinfieldCemetery. On motion the petition was referred back to the petitioners.

An ordinance in relation to dog tax was passed; vote on passage was asfollows: Ayes McMillen, Silver, and Darrah.

The bill of Z. T. Swigart of $50 for services as marshal and street commissioner.

Bill of Wm. Allison of $6 for printing was presented and referred tofinance committee, and severally allowed and ordered paid.

On motion the council adjourned to meet June 15th, 1874, at usual hour.

Council met at courtroom June 15th at usual hour, and there not beinga quorum present, adjourned to meet Wednesday at 4 o'clock p.m. J. W. CURNS,City Clerk.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.

The two horse thieves recently committed to the county jail, were butrecently discharged from the Kansas Penitentiary.

Winfield Courier, June 26, 1874.

Complete arrangements have been made at the Courthouse for the danceon the eve of the 4th, for music, ice water, and refreshments. Dancing beginsat 7 o'clock, promptly.

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1874.

The 98th anniversary of American Independence will be celebrated at WINFIELD!On the votive day, JULY 4th!

Arrangements have been made to make this one of the Grandest Celebrationsever held in Southwestern Kansas. No labor or expense have been spared tomake it an ENTIRE SUCCESS.

An invitation has been extended to the SOLDIERS' ASSOCIATION to be present,and they have accepted and will without fail participate in the exercisesadding to the interest of the occasion by giving a DRILLING EXERCISE.

The Patrons of Husbandry (Grangers) are expected to be present in FULLREGALIA!

Hon. John Guthrie and Geo. R. Peck, have been invited and are expectedto be present.

The festivities of the day will be closed in the evening with a granddisplay of FIREWORKS. (In the purchase of which over $200 have been expended)after which a Grand Ball will be given in the fine Hall at the Courthouse.

A national salute of thirty-seven guns will be fired at sunrise.

The procession will form on the north end of Main street, at 10 o'clock,in the following order: Winfield City Silver Cornet Band, Floral Car withgoddess of liberty and thirty-seven young ladies, representing the severalstates in the Union, Reception Committee and Speakers, SOLDIERS' ASSOCIATION,Patrons of Husbandry in Regalia, CITIZENS!

And march through the principal streets of the city to the grove on WalnutRiver.

Exercises of the day will commence by Music by the Band.

Reading of the Declaration of Independence.

Vocal music, Red, White and Blue solo, by Mr. John Swain, and chorus.

Orations by Hon. John Guthrie, and other eminent speakers.

Music by the Band, Vocal music, solo by Mr. Hall, Music by the Band,Basket Dinner and Toasts, Music by the Band, Vocal music, Star SpangledBanner solo by Mrs. A. H. Green, and chorus of 37 young ladies in costume,Music by the Band.

Grand Tournament by the Fantastic company of Winfield, after which therewill be several heat and dash races at the Fair Grounds, for which somecelebrated horses are now in training.

The exercises of the day will close with a grand display of fire-worksat 8 o'clock p.m., and a Grand Ball at the Courthouse. By order of committee.G. S. MANSER, Chairman.

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1874.

NOTICE. We will run a double seated carriage with careful driver fromall parts of the city to the picnic and fair grounds the 4th. Also to theball at the courthouse at night. Parties wishing to engage can leave theirorders at our office in stables on Manning street.

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1874.

The Courthouse is reported as being in an unsafe condition. The self-supportingroof, is not a self-supporter at all, but is pushing the walls over.

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1874.

The Frontier Base Ball club have issued invitations for a Ball, whichwas to be given in the courthouse, but owing to the unsafe condition ofthat building will be held in the Lagonda House. The members of the El DoradoBase Ball club are expected to be present. The company has been carefullyselected, and the boys propose to make the Ball a first class affair.

Winfield Courier, Friday, July 17, 1874. Editorial Page.

"It will be observed that our $12,000 courthouse is a failure. Thatwas a pretty little job to put on the county. We hope that the responsibleparties, and those who voted for them will feel proud of their work."Arkansas City Traveler.

The above was written by Prof. H. B. Norton, who is left in charge ofthe Traveler during the absence of the editor. How did you observethat our $12,000 courthouse was a failure, Professor? We promise that Prof.Norton got his information from the following, published by us last week.

"The courthouse is reported as being in an unsafe condition. Theself-supporting roof, is not a self-supporter at all, but is pushing thewalls over."

Is there any failure in the simple fact that some of the braces in theroof are insufficient? But the Prof. says, "It was a pretty littlejob to put upon the county, and hopes that the responsible parties who votedfor them will feel proud of their work." We have always entertainedthe highest regard for Professor Norton, believing that he was incapableof anything cruel or mean, but if the above is a fair sample of his spirit,if he still loves to be revenged on Winfield, then we are compelled, thoughwith the greatest reluctance, to change our opinion of Professor Norton.The Prof's squib is of the same piece as that of C. M. Scott, in his letterto the Cadiz (Ohio) Republican, when he says, "Arkansas Cityis the principal town in Cowley County." No, Prof., there was no jobabout the courthouse, so far as the County Board, or those who voted forthem were concerned.

Winfield Courier, July 17, 1874.

The ladies of the Congregational society will give an ice cream socialin the Courthouse on Wednesday evening, July 22nd. A cordial invitationis extended to all.

Winfield Courier, July 17, 1874.

The following is a statement of the expenses of Cowley County for allpurposes during the year commencing July 1st, 1873, and ending July 1st,1874. Showing the amount expended during the last half of 1873, and theamount expended by the new board for the first half of 1874. Also the receiptsof the year and the liabilities of the county at the beginning and end ofthe year.

Note: Lengthy and complicated statement skipped. Giving totalsonly.

Expended by Old Board: $20,305.70

Expended by New Board: $5,499.89

Total Expended For the Year: $25,805.59

Old Board spent $10,600.69 for courthouse and $670.03 for furniture forit.

New Board spent $129.19 for courthouse furniture.

New Board spent $222.00 for investigating committee.

Statement had other pertinent entries:

Amount of scrip afloat July 1st, A. D. 1873, $16,971.17.

Total expenditures for the year: $25,805.59

Receipts for the year: $15,151.59.

Amount of scrip afloat July 1st, 1874: $27,625.07.

I, M. G. Troup, County Clerk of the board of County Commissioners, herebycertify that the above is a correct statement of the expenditures, receipts,and indebtedness of Cowley County for the year ending July 1st, 1874.

Witness my hand and official seal this 14 day of July, A. D. 1874.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

There will be preaching at the courthouse by Rev. J. B. Parmelee Sunday,August 2nd, morning and evening at the usual hour.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

The Courthouse is now perfectly safe; in fact, safer than it was at first.Mr. J. Williams deserves special mention for the manner in which he performedthe work.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

The Frontier baseball club will give a Ball at the Courthouse tomorrowevening complimentary to the El Dorado base ball boys.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

The Presbyterian church holds service in the courthouse next Sunday.Subject of sermon in the evening: The vice of Gambling. JAS. E. PLATTER,Pastor.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

Last Saturday three young men who had just returned home from Texas werearrested here on charge of horse stealing. They had been followed from theIndian Territory by the parties who owned the stock, and overtaken in thiscity just as they were trying to dispose of the stolen property. It beinglate Saturday evening the boys were lodged in jail to await examinationMonday morning. However, late Saturday night, Brown, one of the number,with his attorney, L. J. Webb, Esq., appeared before Squire Boyer, waivedexamination, and in default of bail, was sent to jail to await the Septemberterm of the District Court.

The other two, Brocknell and Onstott, were brought up for examinationon Monday morning. Squire Boyer, on the motion of the County attorney, andknowing that the U. S. Marshal was ready to re-arrest and take them beforethe Federal court at Arkansas City, discharged the prisoners. No soonerwas this done and Hill, the U. S. Deputy Marshal, attempted to serve hiswarrant then revolvers were flashed in his face, by two or three deputySheriffs of the county. Of course, he was powerless, and the prisoners wereimmediately re-arrested by a warrant issued by Squire Wood.

Again they were locked up for the night, and Tuesday morning broughtbefore N. H. Wood, Esq., where they plead guilty, and in default of $1,500bail, each, they were again sent to board at the expense of the county,where all three now await their trial at the next term of the District Court.

This case certainly presents many curious and anomalous features. Itis the only case we have ever seen where the accused insisted upon theirown guilt, and retained three prominent lawyers to help them plead guilty.The County attorney was willing and even anxious to have them turned overto the U. S. Courts, and thereby avoid expense to the county. But, not theirattorneys, Messrs. Webb, Hackney, and Johnson, who insisted that their clientswere undoubtedly guilty, and should be held for trial here.

We have no wish to manufacture sentiment one way or the other--but ofone thing we are sure, and that is, if the ends of Justice could be reachedjust as well (which in our opinion it could) by handing them over to theU. S. Commissioner Kellogg, at Arkansas City, and save this county considerableexpense, that was just what should have been done. Cowley County has nodesire to pay for anybody's whistle but her own.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

The county jail has now six boarders.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

Be it ordained by the Mayor and Councilmen of the City of Winfield.

SEC. 1. That it shall be unlawful to sell or give away any fire crackerswithin the corporate limits of the city of Winfield. Any person violatingthe provision of this section, shall, upon conviction, be fined not lessthan five dollars for each and every offense.

SEC. 2. That it shall be unlawful to fire off fire crackers within thecorporate limits of the city of Winfield. Any person or persons violatingthe provisions of this section, shall, upon conviction, be fined five dollars,or imprisoned in the city jail not less than twenty-four hours, nor morethan seven days for each and every offense in the discretion of the court.

SEC. 3. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and afterits publication.

Approved July 21st, 1874. S. C. SMITH, Mayor. J. W. CURNS, City Clerk.

Winfield Courier, July 31, 1874.

The El Dorado base ball club of El Dorado, played the Frontiers of thisplace a match game of ball on the grounds of the latter last Saturday, whichresulted in the victory of the Frontier's by a score of 35 to 38. Play was"called" at 3 o'clock p.m., and the game was called at 7, in themiddle of the ninth inning, it being too dark to finish the game with safety.According to the rule, therefore, the score was counted at the end of theeighth inning.

The game was a very poor one, which was mainly owing to the strong windwhich blew from the south, carrying the dust into the eyes of the catcher,and taking the ball whereso'er it listeth. The Winfield boys in none oftheir scrub games ever played so poorly. Not a whitewash was made on eitherside.

Bob Sheather of the Frontier's, made the only home run, and put ten menout on first base, Cruden assisting six times. Walton caught two fouls andput two men out on 3 strikes, but at the fifth inning, having badly bruisedhis hand, he took second base and Cruden took his place behind the bat.Cruden caught one fair fly, five fouls, put one man out on second base,and one on three strikes. Hane put one man out on second base, and Morrisone on third. Webb assisted once, Morris once, Walton once, Siemmons once,and Kenan twice.

On the side of the El Dorado's, Gossard caught two fair flies, Shryertwo, and Myers one. McIntire caught nine fouls, put one out on three strikes,and one out on home base, etc.

PLAYERS FOR FRONTIER BASE BALL CLUB.

Walton, Kenan, Siemmons, Sheather, Cruden, Morris, Webb, Hane, and Stewart.

Scorers: Frontier--V. B. Beckett. El Dorado--J. C. Elliott.

The ball in the evening was not as great a success as it would have beenif Sheriff Walker had allowed the use of the courthouse, which he refusedto do, whereupon the Valley House was procured and used, and a select, thoughsmall crowd, was in attendance. But everything passed off pleasantly, andas far as we know, the boys were well pleased with the entertainment.

The third game will be played at Douglass, on one of the days of thefair, which will be held in the middle of September next.

Winfield Courier, August 14, 1874.

The following will be the programme for the grand social feast, August22nd, 1874, to be held on the grounds of T. H. Johnson, C. M. Wood, andJ. F. Graham, one-half mile north of the city of Winfield.

1st. Each subordinate Grange will come in procession, accompanied byits Marshal, or his assistants, who will be at the courthouse.

2nd. The grand procession will form on the courthouse commons, at 11o'clock a.m. sharp, and march through the principal streets of the city,thence to the picnic grounds in the following order.

Winfield Cornet Band, Patrons of Husbandry in regalia.

Arkansas City Cornet Band, Patrons of Husbandry in full regalia.

Music by the Winfield band, Song by Supt. T. A. Wilkinson, Prayer, Musicby the Arkansas City Band, Oration, Instrumental String Band, Supt. T. A.Wilkinson, Dinner, Music by both bands, Toasts, responses, and songs., Suggestionsfor the good of the order, Music, Home Sweet Home, by the Arkansas CitySilver Cornet Band.

Winfield Courier, August 21, 1874.

Attention Battalion! Let every able bodied man attend the meeting atthe courthouse tomorrow (Saturday) night to organize a Militia company.

Winfield Courier, August 21, 1874.

George Walker brought T. O. Hill's horse and the thief with him whenhe returned from Independence last Saturday. The thief, whose name is Bozark,asserted that a young chap named Bodwell, who lives a couple of miles fromthis city, stole the horse and brought it to him and he merely took it away.Bodwell was immediately arrested, but after a preliminary examination beforeJustice Boyer, was released. Bozark was placed in jail to await his trialat the next term of the district court.

Winfield Courier, August 21, 1874.

Last Tuesday was about as lively a day as we have seen since the fourthof July. We were first startled by seeing crowds of men and boys dashingup the street and disappearing in Curns & Manser's office, and, notwishing to mourn alone, we soon found ourselves standing on a chair in theaforesaid office gazing at the struggle of two of our prominent lawyers,who were trying their wind and muscle in a scuffle, in which neither hadan occasion to crow over the victory, they being about equally matched.The only one we felt sorry for was Justice Boyer, who adjourned court abouta minute too soon to fine them for contempt.

The crowd next gathered at Darrah & Doty's livery stable where acouple of our citizens were trying the effect of chairs and fists upon eachother's heads. They were separated before either was hurt.

Before the crowd had yet dispersed from the scene of this mill, theywere startled by the news that the prisoners were escaping from the jail,and off they hurried to see what could be seen. Bozark, the fellow who wascaught with Hill's horse in Independence, and put in quod the day before,had been at work at one of the windows, and had so far succeeded that itis acknowledged that if he had been allowed to work another hour, he wouldhave been able to walk out without any trouble; he had taken off the casingof one of the windows by some means and pried the bars nearly out of it.

We next sauntered into the courthouse, where the delegates to the conventionwhich met yesterday were chosen, which being over, we quietly returned toour respective business. We were expecting that the excitement of the daywould finish with a fire, but were fortunately mistaken.

Winfield Courier, August 28, 1874.

Capt. Kager's company (G.) will meet Saturday at the courthouse at 3o'clock p.m., as seen by the card published elsewhere.

Excerpt from article...

Winfield Courier, August 28, 1874.

Pursuant to a call, the citizens of Winfield and vicinity met at thecourthouse on Monday evening, the 24th, electing J. J. Williams as chairman,and W. W. Walton Secretary; E. B. Kager stated the object of the meetingto be the organization of a company of State Militia.

Capt. J. B. Nipp, being called upon, made some very good suggestionsbesides giving the latest news from the frontier. He thought that therewas more danger of an invasion by the Indians now than there had ever been.The Osages demanded the return of the ponies and one thousand dollars eachfor the Indians killed in the recent engagement with the Militia. Theseterms will not be conceded by the Governor, and an open war on the extremeborder this fall and winter is threatened.

A sufficient number having signed the necessary oath, they were swornin by Capt. Nipp. They then proceeded to the election of officers, resultingas follows.

Capt., E. B. Kager; 1st Lieut., A. T. Shenneman; 2nd Lieut., L. J. Webb;Orderly Sergeant, W. W. Walton.

Winfield Courier, August 28, 1874.

The festival held by the Grangers of Cowley County, in the woods northeastof Winfield, on Saturday last, was a success. At an early hour the differentGranges commenced driving into the city and taking up position on the Courthousesquare, awaiting the formation of the procession, and at eleven o'clock,when the procession was formed, not less than three hundred teams were withinthe city limits. The procession, which was over a mile long, was headedby the Chief Marshal, H. W. Stubblefield, followed by the Winfield Band;next came some fifty or sixty horsem*n, and then the different Granges--somethirty in number--with their banners, flags, and mottoes flying to the breeze.Near the middle of the procession and at the head of the Creswell Grangecame the Arkansas City Band.

The following are some of the mottoes:

Bethel Grange, "Our Watchword--Reform."

Floral, "United we Stand, divided we fall."

Winfield, "Honor to whom Honor is due--The success of the Farmeris the Success of the Nation."

Grand Prairie, "Reduce Expenses--Plow Deep."

Philomathian, "Sit Lux."

Little Dutch, "In God is our Trust--Justice to all--The Farmersforever."

Creswell, "Better days are coming--In the soil we Trust."

South Bend, "Agriculture--Our Hope. No honest labor we despise."

Union Grange, "In Union there is strength."

Vernon Grange, "Our Liberties we prize and our rights we will maintain."

After patrolling the principal streets of the city, the procession headedfor the Picnic Ground. Upon reaching the grove, the meeting was called toorder by A. S. Williams, Master of the county council, followed by the bandssupplying some excellent music, after which a motion to adjourn for dinnerwas put and unanimously carried.

The afternoon exercises were opened by music from both bands followedby a song from T. A. Wilkinson and others. Prayer by Rev. Martin, of VernonGrange, and a speech by Amos Walton.

The following toasts were then given by the Toast Master, A. N. Deming.

"The laboring class." Responded to by T. A. Wilkinson of theWinfield Grange.

"The Dignity of labor." By G. N. Fowler, Little Dutch Grange.

"The Province of the Grange." By John Irwin, Darien Grange.

"Grasshopper and Chinch Bug." By P. W. Smith, PhilomathianGrange.

"The State of Kansas." By H. W. Stubblefield, Sheridan Grange.

Several other toasts were to have been given, but time would now allow.

The meeting then adjourned and the assemblage sought their respectivehomes apparently well satisfied with their first annual reunion.

Excerpts from meetings...

Winfield Courier, September 18, 1874.

Board met pursuant to adjournment. Present: R. F. Burden and M. S. Roseberry.

The following bills were presented and acted on as follows.

J. J. Williams, courthouse repairs: $33.00

J. W. Strickland, courthouse repairs: $9.50

Stewart & Simpson, courthouse repairs: $26.00

M. Miller, courthouse repairs: $14.62

S. H. Myton, courthouse repairs: $2.17

A. H. Green, drugs for prisoners: $15.00; $14.47.

T. G. Peyton, phy. for pris.: rejected.

Board met pursuant to adjournment, R. F. Burden and M. S. Roseberry,present.

The contract made between A. H. Green and the Board for medicine forprisoners, is this day revoked, and it is agreed between Dr. G. W. Grahamand this Board that Graham shall have the sanitary care of the prisonersof Cowley County, and Graham shall furnish his own medicines until furtherordered.

In the matter of boarding the prisoners of Cowley County made by thisBoard with the Sheriff, is this day revoked.

The next item I find most confusing! Especially reference toWalker! [MAW]

Winfield Courier, September 18, 1874.

John Brocknell, James Brown, Henry Bozark, and Dick Walker all take theirmeals at the Courthouse now. They will receive proper attention at the handsof Judge Campbell at the next term of the District court.

Winfield Courier, September 18, 1874.

We publish elsewhere a call for a meeting of the citizens of this place,at the courthouse on next Tuesday, for the purpose of organizing a Literaryand Scientific Association for the establishment of a Library and ReadingRoom, the employment of public lecturers, etc. This city has long felt theneed of something of this sort and we are glad that the matter has beentaken hold of at last. Let everybody attend the meeting next Tuesday evening.

Winfield Courier, September 18, 1874.

We, the undersigned citizens of Winfield, agree to attend a public meetingto be held in this city, to take into consideration the desirability oforganizing a Literary and Scientific Association, having in view the establishmentof a Library and Reading-Room, the employment of public lecturers, the encouragementof literature, and otherwise promoting moral and intellectual improvement.Said meeting to be held at the Courthouse, at 7 o'clock p.m., on Tuesday,September 22, 1874.

(Signed) D. A. Millington, W. Q. Mansfield, E. S. Torrance, V. B. Beckett,M. L. Robinson, John E. Allen, James E. Platter, E. C. Manning, T. H. Johnson,A. H. Green, Wm. Bartlow, A. H. Hane, J. B. Fairbank, J. W. Curns, G. S.Manser, and M. L. Read.

Winfield Courier, September 25, 1874. [Editorial by James Kelly.]

The readers of the COURIER will bear witness to our patience under theslanderous misrepresentations of the Telegram and its allies, fortwo years past. We have hoped in forbearance to avoid a conflict with the"ring" that keeps that paper on its legs. Long since the peopleof the county withdrew their support from it on account of its personalabuse and unreliability. For more than a year it has been kept running bydesperate makeshifts, by moving from room to room, and from garret to cellarabout town because it could not pay rent. By paying its employees with promises,by borrowing material, by taking continuances in court against creditorswho were trying to compel it, or its editor, to pay their honest debts,and with the aid of all the subterfuges, practiced only by scoundrels, backedby a ring that we hereafter describe in detail, it has succeeded in maintaininga sickly existence.

The ostensible purpose of its being is reform in politics and abuse ofManning. The real purpose of its being is the maintenance of the "PostOffice ring" in Winfield. This ring has no influence in the countrywhatever except through it organ, the Telegram.

If a democrat in Pleasant Valley wants an office, he knows he must getit without the aid of the republican party--hence he comes to town, joinsthe post office ring in the abuse of the republican party, and says thatManning runs it. This is reported to the Telegram and at once Mr.Democrat is called a hardy son of toil, and a good man for some office.No questions are asked about his qualifications in reading, writing, orspelling, nor is his past character looked into. It is enough to know thathe is opposed to Manning.

If a bull-head from Tisdale Township wants an office, whose ignoranceand stupidity makes him a failure as a farmer, and who cannot get an endorsem*ntfrom any intelligent man in the county, he at once seeks the P. O. ring,puts in some heavy anathemas against the Republican party in general andManning in particular, and he is at once reported to the Telegramas a good man from Tisdale to work up the reform ticket in that locality.

If a bummer of Arkansas City, who has been kicked out of the Republicanparty for incompetency, ignorance, and rascality, wants an office, he writesan abusive article about Manning specially, and the Republican party generally,signs himself "Republican" or "farmer," sends it tothe Telegram for publication, whereupon the P. O. ring set himdown as one of the "good, noble, and true," men of Creswell Townshipwho are disgusted with conventions and party lines, and who will make agood candidate on the "reform" ticket for some office.

Now and then a man who has voted for the Republican ticket for yearsfrom principle, is proposed for some office, and is beaten in conventionbecause some other man is thought to be better, and he in a fit of passionand disappointment will fall to berating the Republican party or some ofits members, whereupon the P. O. ring and Telegram fall to besliminghim and convincing him that he was beaten by a trick, and that merit hasno show in the Republican organization, and his only hope is to be a "reformer."

When the creditors of Allison or the Telegram press too hardupon the concern for pay, postmaster Johnston, or M. L. Read, step in witheither cash or security and give relief. They can't afford to have the thinggo down. Thus the P. O. "ring," by management, and the Telegramby blowing, have made and are making perpetual war on:

1st. The Republican party of Cowley County.

2nd. On the financial interests of Cowley County.

3rd. On the material development of Cowley County.

4th. On the business prosperity of Winfield.

Now we propose to show how it is done, and to show up the men who aredoing it.

As to the first charge: the Republican party of Cowley County is or shouldbe composed of men who adhere to the principle and policy of the nationalparty, and carrying its principles and policy into Cowley County affairs,they demand that honest, competent, and honorable men be put in office,and that the public money be economically used, and strictly accounted for.That manufactories be fostered and markets for produce be established. Tothis end has the COURIER labored. To this end have the active members ofthe party devoted their energies politically. We challenge from anyone asuccessful contradiction of this statement.

The P. O. ring and the Telegram, have done for two years, andare still doing their best, to destroy the Republican party, and to defeatit* noble mission. Two years ago this fall the

P. O. ring opposed the Republican nominees and worked up the liberalticket and supported it. Capt. McDermott, the Republican nominee, was electedto the House in spite of them. As a member of the legislature from CowleyCounty he sent forty copies of the Commonwealth every week duringthe session, to the Winfield post office for distribution among the peoplehere that they might know what the action of their representative was. PostmasterJohnston did not distribute those papers, but destroyed them, and Capt.McDermott knew nothing of it until his return. Not one word of reproachcan be raised against Capt. McDermott while a member of the legislature.

Nor can one word of reproach be truthfully said against any of the countyofficers elected by the Republican party two years ago, save it be someacts of the county board.

Now we declare that neither the Republican party nor any of its activemembers were responsible for the actions of the board which were subjectto criticism. The county board was composed of two men, Messrs. Cox andMaurer, who were elected by the Republican party, and Mr. Smith, the other,was elected on the liberal ticket. There are but one or two acts of thatboard that can by any stretch of the imagination be subjected to justifiablecensure. One is the erection of the courthouse, without authority from thepeople, another was extravagance in purchasing books and blanks for thecounty officers.

For the first act, Col. J. M. Alexander and the P. O. ring are responsible.They are the parties who more than anyone persuaded Mr. Cox to make thecontract with the city of Winfield to build a courthouse and jail.

Mr. Maurer, one of the Republican commissioners of the county, neverconsented to the movement. This action of the board was taken, too, in theface of a protest against it, signed by several prominent Republicans ofCowley County, E. C. Manning among the number.

The Telegram at the time endorsed the action of the board, andridiculed the protest. This action of the P. O. ring cost the county $12,500.

For the second act A. A. Jackson, a Democrat, elected on the "people's"ticket, is responsible. He was familiar with the wants of the various countyofficers, and ordered books and blanks at pleasure. He obtained the confidenceof the board and either recommended all the books and blanks that were orderedor else ordered them himself, and afterwards obtained the sanction of theboard by stating that they were necessary. Jackson made a certain percenton all the books and blanks ordered by him by special arrangement with thevarious firms from which he ordered them. Jackson was one of the Telegram'spets at that time and a howler against the Republican party, and of coursethat paper had no word of censure for him. By this arrangement the countylost several thousand dollars.

The two acts above mentioned are all that could in any fairness be censured,unless it be claimed that the salaries allowed some of the county officersbe considered too high. This may be true, but no party is to blame for that.Col. Alexander and other pets of the Telegram told the board thatthe salaries allowed the County Attorney and Probate Judge ought to be allowed,and several Republicans, among the number, E. C. Manning, discountenancedall these propositions, and Col. Manning declined to accept one half ofthe salary of the Probate Judge, notwithstanding he was entitled to it underthe terms of his partnership association with Judge Johnson. He told JudgeJohnson at the time that the salary was too large and he would not havea cent of any such money. So much for Colonel Manning, who we think deservesthis mention at our hands, in passing, as he has been accused by the Telegramand its snuffers with being at the head, or bottom, of all the rascalityever perpetrated in the county.

An examination of County Clerk Jackson's books, which was demanded bythe COURIER and Mr. Troup, the Republican County Clerk, who succeeded Mr.Jackson, developed the fact that Jackson's books, through incompetency,criminality, or both, were in a scandalously incorrect condition, and thatJ. P. Short, Deputy County Treasurer, had embezzled several thousand dollarsof public money. Short was not a Republican elect, but was a member of theP. O. "Ring," a pet of the Telegram, and a howler againstthe Republican party.

An investigating committee of three, two of whom, the Chairman and oneother member, opposed the Republican party last fall, has thus far failedto find anything wrong with the affairs of the Republican county officersalthough they have been in session several months.

The Telegram is for anybody or anything that will keep T. K.Johnston in the Post Office at Winfield, and serve the interests of itsmasters, Read & Robinson, and Alexander & Saffold.

When the COURIER expressed the sense of the Republicans of Cowley County,by reproaching Judge Lowe, our member of Congress, for his vote in favorof the salary gain bill, the Telegram made haste to endorse JudgeLowe, and the P. O. Ring sent Lowe a marked copy of each paper. About thattime there was an effort made to put Johnson out and put in somebody else,but it failed through Lowe's influence. Lowe was told that all the Republicanswanted was a man in harmony with the party, no one was particular aboutthe individual. But the COURIER had incurred Mr. Lowe's displeasure fordenouncing him in common with the other salary grabbers. This coupled withthe "Ring" endorsem*nt of him saved T. K. At the present hour,after abusing the Republican administration, national, state, and county,for two years, the Telegram hoists the Republican State ticketbecause it knows it will be elected anyway. This is done to get GovernorOsborn's endorsem*nt to keep Johnston in the Post Office. It then hoistsJ. K. Hudson's name, a newspaper publisher, as a candidate for Congressbecause he is a "farmer," and hoists R. B. Saffold's name forState Senator because he is a "reformer," and opposed to the Republicanparty; while H. C. St. Clair, the Republican nominee, is a practical farmerand a patron of husbandry.

Now the Telegram and the "ring" are moving everythingto organize an opposition to the Republican party of Cowley County thisfall. Why? Because the Republican party won't endorse Johnston, a man bitterlyobnoxious to the public, and notoriously dishonest, as postmaster; won'tgive the carpet-bagger from Leavenworth, Alexander, an office; won't favorthe bonding of the County debt so as to enable Read & Robinson, anda few non-residents, to convert the several thousands of dollars of Co.scrip that they hold, into cash. These are the real reasons, no matter whattheir pretended reasons are. This disposes of charge No. 1.

Now for charge No. 2.

At the time the County Board let the Courthouse contract, Read &Robinson, bankers, were behind the scenes with the money bags. No one wouldtake the contract unless the scrip could be cashed. Read & Robinson,bankers (known as M. L. Read), took the scrip at 65 cents on the dollar.They got it all. In August of last year, the Telegram "Ring"tried to hold a "farmers" political meeting at Winfield. Theypartially failed of their purpose. Rev. William Martin was one of the speakersof the occasion. The "ring" saw that Martin was the kind of stuffto make an available candidate out of, for the Legislature. He was justabout stupid enough to be "above suspicion." So T. K. Johnstonwent out to the old man's home shortly after the meeting to interview him.He found the old man "sound," found him possessed of that qualificationwithout which no "reformer" in Cowley County is considered sound,that is, he was opposed to Manning (that he didn't know why he should be,doesn't matter), and were he not a Reverend, might be induced to curse him,which would make him the more desirable. Anyway, he would oppose him andthat was a good start in the right direction (although Manning was an invalidin the state of New York at that time and had been all summer, but at lastaccounts he was alive and consequently dangerous); then he would keep T.K. in the Post Office, and favor bonding Read & Robinson's scrip, andbesides was "above suspicion." But the old man didn't want tobe the representative, or said he didn't, nor would he consent to run. T.K. came back gloomy. The horizon about the Post office was beginning toget somewhat cloudy. By a little strategy, however, by representing to theold man that the people considered him "above suspicion," anddemanded that he make the sacrifice, the old man yielded. "Reform"delegates were worked up in Martin's interest, and he was nominated. ByTelegram falsehoods he was elected, and almost the first thinghe did was to try to bond the scrip. The Telegram, backed by Read& Robinson, at home, and Allison at his elbow at Topeka, helped him.But the COURIER and the people opposed the measure and he failed.

Last week the Legislature met in extra session to relieve the destitute.Martin went to Topeka. Just before he went to take his seat, he had an interestinginterview with members of the "ring." We understand they wentin a carriage to his residence in the country and what took place at thatinterview, of course we can't tell, except by what the Hon. William didwhen he reached Topeka. The second bill introduced into the House was "Housebill No. 2 by William Martin to bond the debt of Cowley County." Itis no measure of relief, no stay of law, no postponement of taxes, no appropriationfor the needy, no act of any kind for the relief of the poverty strickenof Cowley County, but an act to convert the scrip of Read & Robinson,Geo. L. Thompson, J. C. Horton, et al, into Cowley County bonds. This, too,in the face of the well known opposition of the taxpayers of Cowley Countyto bonds of any kind.

Charge No. 3: they make "war on the material interests of CowleyCounty." To this we say, that by stirring up strife, by seeking topromote personal ends, by detracting from the influence of those who wouldwork unselfishly for the welfare of the whole county, they prevent thatmaterial development that awaits us if our people would work and counseltogether.

The one overshadowing interest to Cowley County, after the distress ofthe present hard times is provided for, is the building of a railroad throughthe Indian Territory. The Republican party is turning its attention to thisquestion.

The P. O. ring and the Telegram are too busy looking after countybonds and "available men" who are "above suspicion"to pay any attention to it. The "ring" delegates to the "reform"congressional convention (Allison and A. Walton) did not go to Emporia anddemand a recognition of the interests of Cowley County in that convention.They remained at home still looking for available men who were "abovesuspicion," and to help Johnston watch the post office for fear Manningmight steal it in their absence.

Cowley was not represented in the convention that nominated J. K. Hudson.What did these fellows care about a market for the farmer's produce so longas they could get their votes? On the other hand, the Republicans sent active,able men to represent them, in the Republican convention at Emporia. Thosedelegates demanded that the candidates should be pledged to a railroad directto Galveston, through the Indian Territory. The majority of the delegatesin that convention lived on railroads that already lead to Galveston, anddefeated the Cowley County resolutions offered by Col. Manning.

Now the Telegram jeers those delegates for their failure. TheTelegram and the P. O. ring sneers at the efforts made to wakethe people of Cowley up to the importance of this question.

As to the fourth charge, "war on the business prosperity of Winfield."

The P. O. ring, and the Telegram, in order to divert attentionfrom their real designs, must abuse and malign someone, and these are generallythe best men in town and county. A. T. Stewart, J. B. Fairbank, C. M. Wood,Rev. Parmelee, C. A. Bliss, W. M. Boyer, and others, together with all thecounty officers it could not control, have suffered calumny at its hand.The people of the county are taught that the citizens of Winfield are thievesand cutthroats. This drives people away from the town. This divides ourpeople among themselves. It prevents a cooperation among the citizens ofthe place in any laudable endeavor, either charitable, educational, religious,moral, or social, or for the general prosperity of the place. No one candeny this.

The COURIER has endeavored to establish good feeling among our own people,and to show to the people of the county that there was no cause for badblood between town and country. It and its friends have received nothingbut abuse in return.

The cabal that backs the Telegram in its baseness has its headand front in Alexander & Saffold, Read & Robinson, and T. K. Johnston.This "ring" is what Alexander calls the "respectable factionin the Republican party."

We have written what we have written in calmness, after carefully consideringthe whole subject. We have no desire to make personal assaults on any man.But we have come to the conclusion that longer submission to the assaultsof this "ring" upon us, through their mouth-piece, would be cowardly.And in the interests of the people of Cowley County, who have so long beenmislead by the misrepresentations of this "ring," we herewithfire our first shot.

Winfield Courier, September 25, 1874.

A meeting of the citizens of Winfield was held at the Courthouse September22, 1874, for the purpose of organizing a Literary Society.

W. Q. Mansfield, M. L. Robinson, J. C. Fuller, Rev. Mr. Platter, Rev.Mr. Rigby, W. W. Walton, and E. B. Kager were appointed a committee to preparea plan of organization to present at a future meeting to be called by acommittee.

We hope all the citizens will take an interest in this society for suchan institution, well sustained, can be made a source of much pleasure duringthe winter, of great and lasting profit.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1874.

Programme of the Literary and Musical Entertainment to be given at theCourthouse in Winfield, in connection with the Teacher's Institute, forthe benefit of the Public School Organ fund, on Wednesday evening, October7th, 1874.

Listing participants only.

Prof. E. J. Hoyt, leader, orchestra; Glee club; poem by W. W. Walton,essay by Miss Melville of the Emporia State Normal School, son by Mrs. Russellof Wichita and Prof. E. W. Hulse, essay by Miss Jennie Greenlee, duet andchorus by Mrs. Kelly and Mrs. A. C. Wilkinson, instrumental music by MissOra Lowry and T. A. Wilkinson.

A farce in one act, "Specter Bridegroom, or a Ghost in Spite ofHimself," was put on by T. A. Wilkinson, James Kelly, W. W. Walton,V. B. Beckett, A. H. Hane, Fred C. Hunt, Mrs. James Kelly, Mrs. Flint.

Single tickets 50 cents; 75 cents for gent and lady. Children half price.

Winfield Courier, October 15, 1874.

Henry Bozark, the prisoner who escaped from Sheriff Walker in the darkon Monday night, was re-captured by deputy Geo. Walker today, on the headof Timber Creek. He is now in jail awaiting transportation to the penitentiary.Prisoners may as well understand that it is easier for a camel to go throughthe eye of a needle than for a man to get away from Walker's posse.

Winfield Courier, October 15, 1874.

Brown, Brocknell, and Onstatt, who have been resting here in jail forsome months past, had a hearing before commissioner L. R. Kellogg last Monday,and Brown was discharged. Brocknell and Onstatt were bound over to appearbefore the U. S. District court of Arkansas; E. S. Torrance appeared forthe prosecution, and Hackney and Webb for the defense.

Winfield Courier, November 12, 1874.

A public meeting will be held at the Courthouse on Monday evening next,Nov. 18, at 7 o'clock, for the purpose of receiving the report of the Committee,appointed to draw up a constitution, etc., for the Winfield Literary Institute.All are invited. J. E. PLATTER, Secy.

Winfield Courier, November 19, 1874.

The Masons are already making preparations for their ball, which is tobe given at the courthouse on Christmas night.

Winfield Courier, November 26, 1874.

The band boys give a dance at the Courthouse tonight.

Winfield Courier, November 26, 1874.

There will be a meeting held at the Courthouse next Monday evening, the30th inst., to organize an Aid Society. Let everybody come out. We wouldsuggest that the pastors of the different churches announce the meetingfrom their pulpits next Sabbath.

Winfield Courier, November 26, 1874.

Last Monday evening those of our citizens who felt interested in theorganization of the Literary, Library, and Scientific Association, calledthe Winfield Institute, assembled at the Courthouse and subscribed theirnames to the Constitution. A charter is to be procured immediately and noefforts will be spared to make the Institute interesting and instructive.The mere mention of the names of the prime movers of the affair is sufficientguarantee of the success and permanence of the Association. This is a matterin which all of our citizens should feel interested and we hope to see thenames of the major part of our citizens enrolled on the society's booksbefore long.

Winfield Courier, November 26, 1874.

Programme of the open session of Winfield Grange, No. 865 P. of H., tobe held at the Courthouse Thursday evening, Dec. 8th, 1874.

Opening address by the Worthy Master, Music, Prayer by the Chaplain,Essay, by Brother N. C. McCulloch, Instrumental music, Paper by brotherJ. F. Graham and sister T. A. Wilkinson, Music, Essay, the private indebtednessof Cowley County, by brother T. A. Wilkinson, Music, Address by brotherA. S. Williams, Master of County Council, Music, Essay by brother J. B.Evans of Vernon Grange, Address by brother A. Frazier, of Maple Grove Grange,Address by brother A. N. Deming, Music, Speeches by volunteers.

COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS: T. A. Wilkinson, J. F. Graham, R. H. Tucker,A. T. Stewart, N. C. McCulloch.

Winfield Courier, December 3, 1874.

Eli Perkins, the great humorist, lectures at the courthouse next Tuesdayevening.

Winfield Courier, December 3, 1874.

The Rev. Father Shurz, of Wichita, will hold service at the Courthousein Winfield on New Year's day.

Winfield Courier, December 3, 1874.

The citizens of Winfield and vicinity assembled at the Courthouse onMonday evening, Nov. 30th, 1874, for the purpose of organizing a centralrelief committee for Cowley County.

On motion A. S. Williams was chosen chairman, and J. W. Curns, secretary,of the meeting.

On motion the following persons were appointed as a central relief committeefor Cowley County, to act in conjunction with the state central relief committee:Rev. S. E. Platter, Chairman; Rev. N. L. Rigby; Rev. J. McQuiston; Hon.T. R. Bryan; Hon. H. S. Silver.

On motion the Cowley County Central Relief Committee was instructed toimmediately issue an address requesting that local relief committees beorganized in each township in the county, and that such committees reporttheir organizations to the Cowley County Central Committee, and the amountof destitution which exists in their several townships, as soon as possible.

Motion carried that a copy of the proceedings of this meeting be forwardedto the state central committee at Topeka.

Moved and carried that the publishers of the various newspapers of thiscounty be requested to publish the proceedings of this meeting.

On motion adjourned. A. S. WILLIAMS, Chairman. J. W. CURNS, Sec.

Winfield Courier, December 10, 1874.

Rev. J. E. Platter will preach at the courthouse next Sunday eveningupon the subject of Temperance.

Winfield Courier, December 10, 1874.

A meeting of the members of the Winfield Institute will be held at thecourthouse on Monday evening next for the purpose of electing the directorsand transacting other business.

Winfield Courier, December 10, 1874.

The opening lecture of the winter course in connection with the WinfieldInstitute will be delivered at the courthouse on Thursday evening next,Dec. 17th, by Rev. J. E. Platter. Subject, Good Society. A cordial invitationis hereby extended to all citizens, and their cooperation solicited. Lecturefree. D. A. MILLINGTON, Chairman.

Winfield Courier, December 17, 1874.

The members of the Winfield Institute met at the courthouse last Mondayevening and elected a board of directors, consisting of W. Q. Mansfield,T. E. Johnston, D. A. Millington, Rev. J. E. Platter, J. C. Fuller, Rev.N. L. Rigby, J. B. Fairbank, Chas. C. Black, and E. B. Kager. Accordingto arrangement they met last evening and elected from the number a president,secretary, and treasurer, to-wit: D. A. Millington, president; W. Q. Mansfield,secretary, and T. K. Johnston, treasurer.

Among the objects sought to be accomplished by this movement is the establishmentof a public library and reading room, and it is the intention of the directorsto make all necessary effort to insure success. To this end, therefore,donations of books are solicited from all who are friendly to the enterprise,and of those desirous of becoming members of the Institute. Books will betaken in payment of dues, if desired. Standard works in good condition,on history, theology, science, travel, fiction, and miscellaneous literaturewill constitute the library; and it is intended to furnish the reading roomwith a selection of the leading publications, periodicals, and magazinesof the day.

Winfield Courier, December 24, 1874.

There will be a literary, musical, and dramatic entertainment given inbehalf of the public school organ fund of Winfield, under the managementof the Winfield and Arkansas City literary and dramatic clubs, at the courthousein Winfield, immediately following the holidays. A full programme will beappear in the next issue of the COURIER.

JAMES KELLY, T. A. WILKINSON, E. W. HULSE. Committee on management.

Winfield Courier, December 24, 1874.

At a regular meeting of the Winfield Grange No. 866 P. of H., held atthe Courthouse on the evening of December 22nd, A. D. 1874, the followingofficers were duly elected for the ensuing year: Brother A. T. Stewart,Worthy Master; brother A. N. Deming, Overseer; T. A. Wilkinson, Lecturer;H. N. Banner, Steward; J. F. Graham, Asst. Steward; W. R. Land, Chaplain;N. C. McCulloch, Treasurer; S. E. Burger, Secretary; Marshal Land, Gatekeeper; Sister A. C. Wilkinson, Ceres; Mrs. McCulloch, Flora; Pearly Burger,Pomona; Bertha Land, Lady Asst. Steward. A. T. STEWART, W. M.

Winfield Courier, January 14, 1875.

The third public entertainment of the Winfield Institute will be givenat the courthouse on Wednesday evening, Jan. 20th, consisting of musicaland literary exercises.

Winfield Courier, January 14, 1875.

Last Monday evening as we were passing the courthouse, the cry of "fire"startled us and we followed Ed Bedilion and N. C. McCulloch up the stairsof Burt Covert's residence. As we entered, the table, from which the supperdishes had not yet been taken, and a board partition against which the tablestood, were blazing brightly. Mr. McCulloch pulled the cloth from the tableand let the dishes fall upon the floor, breaking the major part of them.The blazing cloth he threw out of doors after which the fire was soon extinguished.The trouble was caused by the explosion of a kerosene lamp. Immediatelyupon noticing the fire burning down into the bowl of the lamp, Mrs. Covertgrasped her babe and with her sister (the ladies being alone at the time)went to the courthouse and informed Messrs. Bedilion and McCulloch of thefact. While they were gone the lamp burst with the above result.

Winfield Courier, January 21, 1875.

The entertainment given at the courthouse last week for the benefit ofthe school organ fund, in which the Arkansas City Dramatic Club took part,lacked just two dollars of paying expenses.

Winfield Courier, January 21, 1875.

A young man named Joe Straidler, formerly in the employ of J. G. Titusof this place, took it into his head to raise the "wind" slightly,on his own hook a day or two ago. So being fully aware of the stringencyin the money market, especially in Cowley, devised a by no means originalplan whereby to replenish his much depleted exchequer. He drew up a note,and unlawfully, and feloniously attached thereto, such "filthy lucre"raising names as J. G. Titus, and C. C. Black. The note, so well endorsed,was presented by this young man to the Arkansas City banks for "shave."Luckily, however, the signatures of the drawers were well known there, andafter a careful comparison with those on the note, they were found not tobe identical. Whereupon word was dispatched to Messrs. Titus and Black,who struck right out in quest of Joe, and much to his discomfiture, foundhim, and brought him before Justice Boyer, where he waived examination andwas sent to jail.

Joe certainly acted cutely in making the note. It was drawn for $114.69,the cents giving it the appearance of exactness. But Joe erred in offeringto shave these gentlemen's paper so ruinously, as their paper is not thekind which goes a begging for buyers. No doubt Joe is well enough satisfiedas he is boarding at the expense of the county.

Winfield Courier, January 28, 1875.

All last week, rumors were rife to the effect that an attempt was beingmade to divide Butler County on the twenty mile strip, take six miles offthe north end of Cowley, and out of said territory, form a new county. Severalgentlemen living at the north side of our county came into this office duringthe week and informed us of the fact, but at the same time we could notbelieve that the report had any well grounded foundation. Saturday, however,D. A. Millington, Esq., received a letter from Captain Shannon, of Augusta,Butler County, warning him that such a move was on foot, and asking ourcooperation in frustrating the measure.

Mr. Millington circulated a remonstrance against any attempt to changethe boundary lines of Cowley County, which remonstrance received three hundredsignatures in a very little while.

A meeting was called the same evening at the courthouse, which was numerouslyattended notwithstanding the fact that only a few hours notice had beengiven. The meeting was organized with D. A. Millington as Chairman, andJames Kelly, Secretary. A resolution was unanimously passed, opposing thegiving away of any part of Cowley County. Speeches were made by A. T. Stewart,Wm. Bartlow, and others.

The meeting resolved unanimously to send Col. E. C. Manning to Topekato watch our interests. Nearly enough money was subscribed on the spot topay his expenses. A committee consisting of A. T. Stewart, Wm. Bartlow,and Wm. Rogers were appointed to canvass the town to raise the balance needed.These gentlemen, acting with their usual zeal and energy, did their workbefore they slept that night, and the result was that Col. Manning was inTopeka Tuesday noon. Now we defy any committee to best that time. The meetingacted wisely in sending Col. Manning. He has brains and experience and isperfectly able to cope with all the divisionists they may send from ButlerCounty. We have not heard from Col. Manning, but expect to before goingto press.

Winfield Courier, January 28, 1875.

Dr. W. Q. Mansfield will lecture before this Institute at the courthouseon next Wednesday evening, Feb. 3rd, at 7 o'clock. Subject: Physiology.

Exercises will open and close with vocal and instrumental music.

As is well known the science of Physiology is a specialty with the Doctor,in which he is fully posted up in all the latest discoveries, and in whichhe has ideas. Therefore, this lecture cannot fail to be of great practicalvalue to his hearers. All are invited to attend.

Tickets of admission for sale at the Post Office, and at Mansfield'sdrug store.

Single tickets 15 cents, 2 for 25 cents, 10 for $1.00, admitting to anyof the regular exercises of the Institute. D. A. MILLINGTON, Pres.

Winfield Courier, February 4, 1875.

One week from tomorrow (Friday) evening, the ladies of the M. E. Churchwill give a sociable at the residence of Mrs. McMasters. This is the firstof a series of sociables to be given--one by each church--the proceeds ofwhich are to be applied toward paying the remaining indebtedness on thecourthouse bell. The debt amounts to $120. Everyone is invited to attendthese sociables and thus assist in liquidating this debt.

Winfield Courier, February 4, 1875.

DIED. At his residence in Arkansas City last night, of pneumonia, Mr.L. W. Emerson. He was sick but five or six days. Our citizens will rememberhim in the enjoyment of health and vigor, as if it were but yesterday, inthe character of "Dr. Banks" in the play of "On his LastLegs," rendered a short time ago by the Arkansas City Dramatic Clubat our courthouse. He was a young man of good habits and blameless character,and in his death our neighbors of Arkansas City lose a valuable and exemplarycitizen.

Winfield Courier, February 4, 1875.

The Presbyterian church holds a communion service on next Sabbath morning.Preaching on Friday evening by S. B. Fleming of Oxford. Also PreparatoryLecture on Saturday after-noon at 2 o'clock p.m., at which time parentshaving children to be baptized will please present them. All these servicesto be held in the courthouse. J. E. PLATTER, Pastor.

Winfield Courier, February 11, 1875.

By virtue of an order issued out of the aforesaid Court, I will on Monday,the 1st day of March A. D. 1875 at 1 o'clock p.m. of said day at thesouth front door of the courthouse in the City of Winfield, county of Cowley,State of Kansas, sell to the highest and best bidder, for cash, all theopen accounts, and promissory notes against divers persons, remaining unsettledand unpaid, now in my hands belonging to said bankrupt estate. R. L. SAFFOLD.

Assignee of the Estate of Hiram Brotherton, Bankrupt. Winfield, Feb.8, 1875.

Winfield Courier, February 11, 1875.

The sociable which was to have been given at the residence of Mrs. McMastersnext Friday evening will take place at the courthouse on the same evening.

Winfield Courier, February 18, 1875.

At the courthouse on next Sunday evening, Feb. 21st, at 7 o'clock, allthe ministers in the city and some from a distance will be present. Severalspeeches will be made upon the subject of Temperance, and good music isexpected. All are invited. Come one, come all.

Winfield Courier, February 25, 1875.

Little Dutch came down en masse to attend the temperance meeting at thecourthouse last Sunday evening.

Winfield Courier, February 25, 1875.

The grand temperance meeting at the Courthouse last Sunday resulted ina full house. J. M. Barrick, Esq., of Rock, was the principal lecturer.His discourse was interesting and well received.

Winfield Courier, February 25, 1875.

The fourth lecture of the winter course will be delivered at the courthouseon Monday evening next, March 1st, by Prof. E. P. Hickok. Subject: OceanCurrents. Tickets 15 cents, 2 for 25 cents, 10 for $1. W. Q. MANSFIELD,Sec.

Winfield Courier, March 11, 1875.

There will be an entertainment given at the Courthouse tomorrow eveningby the members of the Grammar School of this city. The proceeds will gotowards the School Organ Fund. It is to be conducted by the scholars inthe Grammar Department, no outsiders being in any way allowed to assistthem in their exercises. This entertainment will doubtless disclose someof the heretofore hidden talent of the youth of our city. All should attend.Admission twenty-five cents.

Winfield Courier, March 11, 1875.

The Public Schools give an exhibition at the Courthouse Friday evening,the 12th of March, and the following is the programme.

Opening song: "Come join our Choral Number." Salutatory: MissElla Manly. Song: Primary School. Essay: "The American Indian"--FredHunt. Violin Duet: Willie Leffingwell and Harold Mansfield. Recitation:"Paul Revere's Ride"--Miss Ella Freeland. Song and Conversation:"The Bell kept Ringing for Sarah"--Miss Mattie Minnihan. Dialogue:"How they kept a Secret."--Misses Laura and Ida McMillen, NelliePowers, Eugenie Holmes, Jennie Hane, Maggie Dever, Mary Cochran and HaroldMansfield. . . .

Other participants: Mattie Minnihan, Inez Griswold, Harvey Thomas, EugenieHolmes, Cora Andrews, Jessie Millington, Lillie Ford, Nettie Quarles, I.E. Johnson, Raleigh Milspaugh, and Frank Howland.

Winfield Courier, March 18, 1875.

The exhibition given by the schools of this city last Friday night atthe courthouse was a genuine success, reflecting credit alike on scholarsand teachers. The exercises differed somewhat from the printed programmeand we were unable to keep the "run of the play"; consequently,we can only speak of it in general terms. There was a paper, or rather afling, read by I. E. Johnson about some of our citizens, including ourself,which we thought at the time we would notice at length, but will pass itfor the present by simply saying that the spirit evinced by the perpetratorsin seizing the occasion of a school exhibition, and innocent children, asinstruments through which to vent their petty spites, is, to say the least,contemptible.

Winfield Courier, March 18, 1875.

The Public School Exhibition given at the courthouse last Friday eveningwas financially a success, as well as otherwise, as the following will show.

Total receipts: $35.50

Total expenditures: 8.00

Credit to Organ Fund: $27.50

Winfield Courier, April 1, 1875.

Last Sunday night, about 12 o'clock, the Bradish House, one of the largesthotels in this city, was discovered to be on fire. The proprietor, Mrs.C. M. Bradish, made the discovery just as the fiend was getting well underway and immediately gave the alarm. Soon the deep tones of the Courthousebell conveyed the fearful tidings to the entire city. Men and women, standingnot on the order of their going, but with a garment stuck on here and there,rushed to the scene. Every effort was put forth to subdue the flames, butwithout avail, and the bystanders turned their attention to the protectionof the nearest buildings.

Fortunately the night was calm, with what little wind there was blowingfrom exactly the right quarter. It seemed, indeed, that this, our firstmisfortune, had been largely mixed with mercy. For it is conceded by allthat had the wind blown from any other quarter, or had it been as strongas usual, at least half of the city would have been now in ashes.

Several incidents connected with the fire we think worth relating. Mr.S. H. Myton, who roomed there, on hearing the alarm, hastily dressed himselfby sticking but one leg in his pantaloons, drew one suspender between hislegs and the other over his shoulder. Thus arrayed he mounted gallantlyon the roof, and, with water supplied him by Mr. B. F. Baldwin, succeededfor a time in keeping the fire at bay. But, alas, his victory was of shortduration. Just as he had received a fresh bucket of water, he missed hisfooting and tumbled head over heals to the ground. Curiously enough Mr.Myton sustained but little injury from his perilous fall.

Another: the next morning Mr. Isaac L. Comfort, who boarded there butslept in another part of the town, started as usual for his breakfast, entirelyignorant of the destruction of the house, and did not discover it untilhe had reached the ashes. His feelings can be better imagined than described.

Several of the boarders sustained more or less loss by the burning ofclothes, trunks, etc. Mrs. Bradish succeeded in saving considerable furniture.The house and furniture, we understand, is mostly covered by insurance.

Thus have we received our baptism of fire.

Winfield Courier, April 29, 1875.

The public is informed that an entertainment of unusual interest, forthe benefit of the above Institute, will take place at the Courthouse onFriday evening, May 7th. The most notable feature of the exercises willconsist of a Big Spelling Match--a mighty wrestle with Webster and Worcester,by volunteers of both sexes. This projected raid on the "unabridged"will be governed by rules similar to those adopted at all spelling matchesnow so popular throughout the country.

At a meeting of the directors of the Institute, held on Wednesday eveninglast, Prof. W. C. Robinson and Prof. A. B. Lemmon were appointed captains,Mr. J. B. Fairbank, pronouncer, Mr. E. S. Bedilion and Mr. B. F. Baldwin,referees.

In this war of words, Worcester's comprehensive speller will be used.It is hoped that everyone friendly to the movement, regardless of age orsex, whether living in the city or out of it, will take a lively interestin this contemplated frolic with the vowels and consonants, and promptlyenter the list in this intellectual and friendly contest. The exercisesof the evening will be interspersed with vocal and instrumental music.

Tickets 15 cents, admitting two 25 cents, 10 for one dollar.

Winfield Courier, May 27, 1875.

One day last week the boys at the Courthouse attempted to illustratethe cold water ritual of the Methodists by sprinkling each other. JudgeGans, an old hand at the business, "frowed de last water fust"on Dick Walker, and Dick, not being partial to water in any form, handeda pitcher full to Troup, which, owing to his carelessness, landed on topof his head. This set the ball to rolling. Troup returned the complimentby emptying his coal scuttle of dirty water in Walker's left ear. Then Bedilionand Walton joined in only to get treated to more cold water than they hadbeen used to lately, and they retired satisfied. Then Walker and Gans formedan alliance, which they were just sealing with a "shake," whenthe irrepressible Troup put in his ladle and sent them off shaking themselvesand swearing vengeance against him. They soon proved too much for Troup,for while he was guarding the pump and watching Dick, Gans stole upstairs,and emptied four gallons of muddy water down his shirt collar, and in attemptingto retreat, he was overhauled by long Dick and treated to another bath,which closed the circus for that day. They are now suffering from bad colds,the penalty for using too much cold water when their constitutions werenot used to it.

Winfield Courier, June 10, 1875.

Ice cream and strawberry festival tonight at the Courthouse.

Winfield Courier, June 10, 1875.

The ladies of the Presbyterian and Congregational churches will givean ice cream and strawberry festival tonight, at the Courthouse.

Winfield Courier, June 17, 1875.

The festival of the Presbyterian and Congregationalists last Thursdaynight, at the Courthouse, was a very pleasant affair. Strawberries, icecream, lemonade, and all sorts of cake in great abundance. The receiptsof the evening was some $60.

Winfield Courier, June 17, 1875.

In pursuance with an order from Headquarters, Co. G., of Cowley CountyMilitia, will meet at the Courthouse in Winfield, Saturday evening, the19th, inst., at 8 o'clock sharp, to elect officers to fill the present vacanciesin said company, and to transact such other business as may possibly comebefore them. By order.

Winfield Courier, June 24, 1875.

The following letter, as will readily be seen, was written by Col. J.M. Alexander of this place to the Leavenworth Times, Times, fromwhich we clip it.

Editor Times: I write, because I think that the people of thatportion of the state which has lately suffered from the locusts, will feelrefreshed on learning that other portions of the country are extraordinarilyblessed with good and abundant crops. The inhabitants of this section ofKansas are exultant over their prospects. An extensive acreage of wheatwas sown in this, and adjoining counties, last fall; and now, the eye ofthe traveler becomes almost wearied at gazing over so vast an area of wavygolden grain, about ready for the reaper, and which is expected to yieldan average of 25 bushels to the acre.

My friend, Mr. Frazier, of the celebrated Occidental Hotel in Wichita,in riding from that city to this, a distance of 45 miles, counted 169 wheatand rye fields on his way.

Our farmers are beginning to catch the inspiration of the true and noblescience of agriculture, and are becoming laudably ambitious. Hundreds ofacres of sod are being turned over this season for an extended wheat andrye culture; and if the corn crop follows with proportional exuberance,this land will soon teem with wealth.

The opinion that I have heretofore expressed that, this (Cowley) countyis superior in beauty and landscape, in her area of forests, in her numerous,clear, and copiously running brooks, and in her fertility of soil, to anycounty in the state, I am more than ever confirmed in. And such I believewill be the candid judgment of everyone who becomes versed in the geographyof the state. Nor is the population inferior in average intelligence andaccomplishments to that of the elder counties.

Last night I attended a strawberry and ice-cream festival at the courthousegiven by the Presbyterian and Congregational churches; and there I met asintelligent gentlemen and as accomplished ladies--as recherchein mode, save the costliness in apparel--as I have witnessed in far olderand larger cities. It is true, the absence of wealth forbade any particularattention to the elegant arts of Pompadour and Maintenon,in matter of wardrobe; but I may say in truth, and without intending invidiousness,that Miss M. and Miss G., late teachers in Winfield; Miss S., late fromVirginia; Miss H., late from Mississippi, and others had I time to namethem, were as graceful and lovable young ladies as any critical gentlemanwould wish to meet.

Almost everyone I meet inquires anxiously after the condition of Col.Anthony. I find a deep-seated feeling prevailing in the country that a greatwrong has been done his case; and even those who never knew the Colonelpersonally, appear to feel an unusual anxiety for his recovery. J. M. A.

Winfield Courier, June 24, 1875.

Lost. Mrs. W. B. Doty lost a nice summer shawl last Thursday night oneweek ago at the festival held at the Courthouse. It is evident that someother lady took it by mistake, as she left one in place of it. The shawlmay be left at the livery stable of Darrah & Doty, or at this office,where the owner can get it.

Winfield Courier, July 1, 1875.

A grand ball will be given at the Courthouse in Winfield Monday eveningJuly 5th. Good music will be in attendance.

Winfield Courier, July 22, 1875.

Saturday night a violent wind and thunderstorm passed over town, completelydemolishing an unfinished building belonging to Johnnie Read, and one chimneyof the Courthouse.

Winfield Courier, July 22, 1875.

It took 147,200 pieces of type to set up the tax list as printed in ourpaper last week. These pieces lying end and end would reach a distance of12,266 feet, or from the Courthouse to the--brewery and back again.

Winfield Courier, July 22, 1875.

The Congregational festival at the courthouse last Thursday evening waswell attended. The tables over which Mrs. Howland and Mrs. Wait presidedwere well patronized, and we think the ladies at the other end of the hallhad no reason to complain as we noticed the frank and open countenancesof Prof. Lemmon and the senior editor of the COURIER up there the greaterpart of the evening. A lemonade stand from behind which Misses Manley andPowers handed out the cooling beverage and took in the nickels was a featureof the evening. Several old fashioned songs were sung by an impromptu "gleeclub," and everybody seemed to enjoy themselves.

Winfield Courier, July 29, 1875.

A Harvest Ball at the Courthouse tonight. All are invited to attend.

Winfield Courier, July 29, 1875.

Rev. J. H. Roberts preached at the Brane schoolhouse six miles belowtown last Sunday and Rev. Platter preached to an unusually large audienceat the Courthouse at the same hour.

Winfield Courier, July 29, 1875.

More fun at the Courthouse: a "horned toad" this time withGans and Bedilion as chief mourners!

Winfield Courier, August 26, 1875.

Musical Institute three nights each week at the Courthouse.

Winfield Courier, September 2, 1875.

There will be a meeting of the Republican County Central Committee, ofCowley County, held at the Courthouse in Winfield, on Saturday the 11 inst.,to transact such business as may come before it. T. R. BRYAN, Chairman.JAMES KELLY, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, September 9, 1875.

The Grasshoppers of Vernon, and Frontiers, Jr., of this place, play thesecond game today on the grounds by the Courthouse.

Winfield Courier, September 9, 1875.

Big day at the Courthouse Monday. Everybody rushed to see our worthyDeputy Treasurer, Frank Gallotti. He had his hair cut a-la-Comanche, butthat wasn't all that attracted them. It was the last day of grace for payingdelinquent taxes.

Winfield Courier, September 30, 1875.

Miss Sadie Webb, late of Topeka, is writing in County Clerk Troup's office,and Mrs. Clara Flint in Register McCulloch's office at the Courthouse.

Winfield Courier, October 14, 1875.

Our readers are informed that the first concert of the Winfield MusicalAssociation will take place at the Courthouse, on Friday evening, Oct. 22nd.

Winfield Courier, October 14, 1875.

The convention of self-styled Reformers met at the Courthouse in thiscity last Saturday and organized with M. B. Leonard of Creswell, for Chairman,and C. G. Holland and Ed Millard, Secretaries.

The Committee on Resolutions, of which T. M. McIntire, of Creswell, waschairman, reported the following which, on motion, was rather meekly adopted.

1. Resolved, That the policy of further contraction of the currencyat this time is calculated to bring financial ruin to the agricultural,manufacturing, and commercial interests of the country and will only beof advantage to the bond holders and money loaners of the East.

2. Resolved, That the National bank system was originated andhas been sustained in the interest of the monied oligarchy of the East andhas subserved no purpose save the protection of that interest at the expenseof the productive and commercial interests of the West.

3. Resolved, That the course of the administration in subsidizingthe local press of the country by the appointment of partisan editors tofederal offices is destructive of the independence and usefulness of thepress and merits the hearty condemnation of all patriots.

4. Resolved, That competency and honesty being the qualitieswhich should alone commend a candidate, we hereby pledge ourselves to thenominees of the convention so long as we remain convinced that they possessthese qualifications and no longer.

George Melville then read the programme, which was that nominations beginwith Representative, then Treasurer, etc., down to Coroner, which programmewas adopted with some misgivings on the part of the more wary, believing,as they did, that George had some hidden object in view.

W. P. Hackney, the Republican candidate, was the only nominee for Representative,the Reformers being out of that kind of timber.

A call being made for Mr. Hackney, that gentleman came forward and toldthe convention that he was a Republican and as he had been placed at thehead of the Republican ticket by the County Central Committee, he wouldbe pleased to receive the indorsem*nt of the convention, etc. The conventionthen nominated Mr. Hackney by acclamation with a few dissenting noes.

Nominations for Treasurer being in order, O. F. Boyle, of Winfield, andC. G. Handy, of Tisdale, were put on the track. Mr. Boyle's friends wereconfident that they could run right off from Handy, but they didn't knowthat the unknown Tisdale nag was ridden by a very light weight. The racewas a close one, Mr. Handy winning it by one vote. Never was there a conventionso badly taken by surprise. No one expected to nominate Mr. Handy and theannouncement was hailed with anything but enthusiasm.

The next heat was for Sheriff, for which there were five entries, to-wit:Hoffmaster, Deming, Lippmann, Shenneman, and R. L. Walker. Walker's namewas withdrawn and Shenneman declined in favor of Deming. The last ballotresulted in favor of Hoffmaster.

Five candidates were nominated for Register of Deeds: Henderson, Roseberry,Allison, Cheneworth, and Howland. Mr. Roseberry rose to a personal explanationand charged Amos Walton with misrepresenting him and thought this wouldbe a good time for Amos to "take it back." He was also willingto read a recommendation given him by the county officers, but the Chaircouldn't see it, and Mr. Roseberry was chalked off. First ballot: Henderson,16; Howland, 12; Roseberry, 6; Allison, 28; Cheneworth, 18. No Choice. HereMr. Cheneworth withdrew his name and said that he had been solicited tobecome a candidate, and the inference was, by those who had control of theconvention; but there was something back behind the screen which would slaughterhim and he preferred to withdraw his name. By this time it was apparentthat the race would be between Allison and Henderson, Howland and Roseberryhaving already been lost sight of. The last ballot proved Tom Hendersonthe winner by 17 votes, Mr. Howland receiving but one vote and Roseberrynone.

From now on all interest was lost in the convention, it having gone againstnearly everybody's prognostications, and some two dozen defeated candidateswent home disgusted, which left the convention pretty thin.

Dr. Headrick was nominated for Coroner.

John Stalter was nominated in the 1st, Daniel Grant in the 2nd, and R.F. Burden in the 3rd Commissioner Districts.

Amos Walton was appointed a Central Committee and the convention adjourned.

Winfield Courier, October 21, 1875.

We are pleased to hear that Prof. E. P. Hickok has consented to deliverhis highly interesting and instructive lecture on "Ocean Currents"on Friday evening, October 19th, at the Courthouse, under the auspices ofthe Winfield Institute.

Winfield Courier, October 28, 1875.

The first concert of the Winfield Musical Institute was given at theCourthouse last Friday evening to a large and appreciative audience. Wehave not space to give it the mention it deserves. The participants wereof our "home talent," and had we the ability to criticize, wewould not speak one word but in the highest terms of praise of those whoso generously furnished us with such an entertainment.

The concert was a success financially and otherwise.

Winfield Courier, October 28, 1875.

Railroad meeting at the Courthouse Tuesday night, Oct. 26th, 1875.

Meeting called to order for the purpose of discussing the railroad question;organized by electing Dr. Mansfield chairman, and Amos Walton secretary.Col. Alexander stated the object of the meeting to be to work up correspondencewith different parties on the railroad question.

Mayor Millington spoke at some length of the necessity of such an enterpriseand that action should be taken immediately in order to cooperate with thecounties north of us at once. On motion D. A. Millington, J. E. Platter,M. L. Robinson, and J. C. Fuller were appointed as a committee to carryout the intention of said meeting. On motion, adjourned.

Winfield Courier, November 11, 1875.

The first of a proposed series of Sunday School Concerts came off atthe Courthouse last Sunday evening, as was previously announced. The eveningwas splendid, the audience large, and the exercises good. It was a "freefor all" concert, which may or may not account for the unusually largeaudience. We never knew that there were so many children in this town tilllast Sunday night. We counted fourteen twins as they stood on the platformsinging, all looking alike, clean, and pretty. The difficulty on determiningwhich was which when their exercises came on was obviated by each one havinga number.

The little fellows did the best. Some of them rendered their parts like"grown people." Masters Graham, Robinson, and McClelland deservespecial mention.

The very small girls, too small almost to have names, performed theirparts and spoke their pieces very nicely.

Those who took part in it, one and all, did well. The "usual collection"was taken up.

Winfield Courier, November 18, 1875.

Arkansas City has three lawyers, no saloon, no drunks, no whiskey, nopolice officers, and no one in the caboose. Winfield jail contains a crazyman, and one addicted to overdosing with corn juice. Arkansas City Traveler.

Correct. Winfield has twelve lawyers, two saloons, 0,000 drunks, plentyof whiskey, live police officers, and two boarders in her twenty-five hundreddollar jail. Yet with all these blessings (?), Winfield does not payone iota of city tax. Arkansas City, the highly moral and economictown, pays ten mills on the dollar as a city tax. How do you likethat for a contrast, Mr. Traveler?

Winfield Courier, November 18, 1875.

Members of Winfield Grange No. 805 are requested to be present at thenext regular meeting, on the 23rd inst., at the Courthouse, as there isbusiness of importance to transact.

Winfield Courier, November 18, 1875.

The Band boys will give a dance at the Courthouse next Thursday evening.

Winfield Courier, November 25, 1875.

Don't forget the dance to be given by the Band boys at the Courthousetonight. The best of music will be in attendance.

Winfield Courier, November 25, 1875.

The Concert to be given by the Winfield Musical Association on the eveningof December 3rd promises to be the best entertainment ever offered to aWinfield audience. It will consist in selections from the rarest and bestauthors. Solos, duets, and quartettes are being practiced nightly by thisorganization. The programme, however, will be varied. A serio-comic song,with clog dance accompaniment, will be a laughable after piece, while thepretty fine instrumental pieces in preparation will give us something toadmire and remember. The stage platform will be enlarged to suit the betterconvenience and to match the beautiful curtains purchased by the society.We expect to see the Courthouse crowded to its utmost capacity on this particularevening.

Winfield Courier, December 2, 1875.

The undersigned will receive written proposals for bids for furnishingForty Cords of wood for the County until December 10th, 1875. The wood tobe mixed green and dry, and delivered at the Courthouse in Winfield as needed,and payment made in Cowley County scrip. R. L. WALKER, Sheriff.

Dec. 1, 1875.

Winfield Courier, December 2, 1875.

On Christmas Eve, the M. E. Sunday School will have a Christmas treeat the courthouse. Old St. Nicholas will be there with lots of presentsfor the children, so the boys and girls may expect a good time.

Winfield Courier, December 9, 1875.

The concert given last Friday evening by the Winfield Musical Associationfor the benefit of their leader, Prof. Hoffman was a very creditable entertainmentas well as a financial success. The Courthouse was crowded with a good humoredaudience. The performers did their "level best" to give satisfaction,and we believe they succeeded.

The choruses, songs, duets, and instrumental pieces were mostly fromthe best masters and well rendered. Several members of the association arevery fine singers, but make no pretension to musical proficiency beyondwhat is met with in similar amateur organizations.

The initiatory performance of an "overture" by our Cornet Bandwas played by them in their usual clever manner. Prof. Hoffman's executionof the "Victoria March" made other than English hearts beat withdelight.

To little Ida McMillen much praise is due for her rendition of "Carnivalof Vienna." She performs sweetly on the piano. For the beautiful song,"No Tidings from over the Sea," we have to thank Miss Maggie Dever.A severe cold prevented the usual wide range of voice peculiar to her. MissElla Manly sang with much taste, "O, dear, the men are so Stupid,"winning a rapturous encore from the elderly maids, men who have met their"fate," and mother-in-law in prospectus.

The "Passaic Waltz," a duet on the piano by Masters Richieand Harold Mansfield, was well done. For boys so young we think they performexcellently well.

OTHERS MENTIONED: T. J. Jones, Mr. Black, Gallotti, Dr. Mansfield, Mr.Swain, Jeanne and Edwin Holloway, Misses Stewart and Bryant, Jennie Holloway.

Winfield Courier, December 16, 1875.

The Christmas tree at the Courthouse on Christmas eve bids fair to bea very enjoyable entertainment. All children under fifteen years of ageare to be admitted free, and all wishing to bestow presents upon their friendsare invited to make use of the tree.

Winfield Courier, December 16, 1875.

All delegates of subordinate Granges are requested to assemble at theCourthouse in Winfield on Wednesday, December 23rd, at 1 o'clock P.M., fora business meeting. Also at 7 o'clock in the evening of the same day, forthe purpose of conferring the fifth degree. All members of the Order ingood standing are respectfully invited.

Winfield Courier, December 23, 1875.

The concert given by the M. E. Sunday School last Sunday evening wasan agreeable one. The children, both young and old, did well. The Courthousewas crowded. Many were compelled to stand up during the entire performance,while others, not being able to find standing room, had to go away. Theappearance of that audience would rather disprove the assertion that weoverheard the other day, that "we are tired of concerts."

Winfield Courier, December 23, 1875.

We again call attention to the Christmas tree at the Courthouse on Fridayevening next. The committee on reception of presents--Mrs. W. H. H. Maris,Miss Jessie Millington, Mr. Wallace Miller, and Mr. John Roberts--will beat the Courthouse from 1 to 4 P.M., Friday, to receive all presents intendedfor the tree. Everybody is invited to make use of the tree as the mediumfor the bestowal of presents intended for their friends. Be sure to haveall presents in the hands of the committee by 4 o'clock P.M. so as to givetime for arranging them upon the tree.

The committee on decoration of hall will be at the Courthouse duringthe whole of Friday afternoon. Be prompt, for you have plenty of work todo.

The programme of the entertainment is as follows. Music: "The Children'sJubilee." Invocation: By Rev. Adams. Music: "Glad Tidings."Address: By Rev. J. E. Platter. Music: "O, List to the Notes."Address: By Rev. Blevins. Music: Christmas Carol. Santa Claus and ChristmasTree. Music: "Song of Christmas Eve." Benediction.

Excerpts from very long news item...

Winfield Courier, Thursday, January 6, 1876.

As specimens of "literature" of that day we produce the followingcirculars which were issued a short time previous to the first electionheld in the county, to-wit: May 2nd, 1870.

To the voters of Cowley County:

The Creswell Town Company ask leave to present to you the claims of Creswellas a location for the county seat.

We, the Town Company of Creswell, furthermore pledge ourselves to erecta first-class stone or frame building not less than thirty feet square andtwo stories high, suitably arranged for a courtroom and county offices;and to deed the same, with one entire block of not less than fourteen lots,centrally located, to the county, to be its property so long as the county-seatremains at Creswell; the building to be completed within six months afterCreswell is chosen permanent county seat.

The question of taxation is one of great importance to the people ofa young and undeveloped country. It is only at the cost of heavy taxes thatthe county will be able to erect a courthouse and other county buildings.This expense the Creswell town company propose to wholly assume.

Reference to present Courthouse in 1876 follows...

The present population of the city of Winfield is about 800 on an areaof 200 acres. It has 221 buildings among which the most prominent are theCourthouse, built in 1873 at a cost of $12,000, of brick with a showy belfryand cupola, probably the best courthouse in Kansas, costing no more thanit did.

Winfield Courier, January 6, 1876.

The Sunday School will meet at the Courthouse at half past two o'clockP. M. in future. The first bell will be rung at two o'clock. They are gettinga new library.

Excerpts from long article...

Winfield Courier, January 13, 1876.

New Board of County Commissioners met in regular session. Present: R.F. Burden, W. M. Sleeth, and Wm. White.

On motion of W. M. Sleeth, R. F. Burden was elected chairman of the boardfor the ensuing year.

In the matter of insuring the courthouse, the board, after first ascertainingthe rates of different companies represented by the local agents of thecity of Winfield, agree to take a $5,000 policy on said courthouse, $2,500to be taken in the "Home" of New York and $2,500 to be taken inthe "Kansas" of Leavenworth, Kansas. It is hereby ordered thatan order be drawn on the County Treasury in favor of T. K. Johnston, agentof the "Kansas," for $75.00 and an order in favor of A. H. Green,agent for the "Home," for $75.00 in payment of said policies.

Winfield Courier, January 13, 1876.

A fellow giving his name as John Tolls is in jail on the charge of stealinga horse from Sam Endicott.

Winfield Courier, January 20, 1876.

The District Grange of Cowley County met at the Courthouse last Saturdayin the afternoon and evening. About fifty new members were added to theOrder and received the fifth degree.

Winfield Courier, January 20, 1876.

The great interest in the revival meetings at the Courthouse is unabated.Several of our most influential and active citizens have experienced a changeof heart, and the good work is still spreading.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1876.

Last Saturday a large concourse of representative men from all partsof Cowley County assembled in Winfield to give expression to their viewsupon the railroad situation. The meeting was held in the Courthouse. Theroom was packed full and many were left outside that could not gain admittancefor the jam.

Mayor D. A. Millington was chosen Chairman, and I. H. Bonsall, of ArkansasCity, selected as secretary.

A committee on resolutions consisting of A. B. Lemmon, S. M. Fall, ofLazette; R. P. Goodrich, of Maple City; W. R. Watkins, of Liberty; S. S.Moore, of Tisdale; J. B. Holmes, of Rock; H. L. Barker, of Richland; EnosHenthorn, of Omnia; Mr. Harbaugh, of Pleasant Valley; T. M. Morris, of Beaver;L. Bonnewell, of Vernon; Amos Walton, of Bolton; and S. B. Fleming, of CreswellTownships was appointed.

The committee retired to prepare the resolutions, and during their absencespeeches were made by several persons, the most notable of which were thoseof Judge Ross and Judge Christian. The resolutions reported by the committeewere adopted.

Some opposition was manifested to the resolution asking that the proposedlaw should allow a majority to vote aid to railroads, but it was voted downby more than two to one. The opposition came principally from non-taxpayersaround town. There were but a few of the town people out. The Winfield citizenspreferred that the farmers should conduct the meeting. The Arkansas Cityband furnished music for the occasion. Intense interest in the proceedingswere manifested and the meeting adjourned with three cheers for a railroad.

On motion three delegates to the Peabody convention, on the 27th inst.,were appointed, to-wit: Rev. J. E. Platter, Judge T. B. Ross, and C. M.Scott.

A feeble effort to have the meeting declare against a narrow gauge railroadwas promptly tabled. A vote of thanks was tendered the Arkansas City band.

We give the preamble and resolutions.

WHEREAS, We, the people and producers of Cowley County, unless we havea railroad in our county, will expend within the coming year, in time, labor,and money, half a million of dollars for transporting grain, lumber, andmerchandise to and from the nearest railroad stations, and in losses bybeing compelled to sell in a distant town on a market temporarily unfavorable,thus leaving the producers utterly without any profits on their labor, whichsum, if saved to the county, would yield to the producers an enormous profit;and

WHEREAS, Though our county would probably vote such aid by a two thirdsmajority, as the law now requires, yet a failure by any other county alongthe line to give such majority would be fatal to the road; therefore, itis by the people of Cowley County, Kansas, in mass convention assembled,

Resolved, That we earnestly appeal to the Legislature of Kansas,now in session, to enact a law enabling counties and other municipalitiesto vote aid in bonds or cash sufficient to induce the construction of railroadswhere they are needed.

Resolved, That we earnestly appeal to the Legislature of Kansas,now in session, to enact a law enabling counties and other municipalitiesto vote aid in bonds or cash sufficient to induce the construction of railroadswhere they are needed.

Resolved, That such law should allow such aid to be given bya majority vote.

Resolved, That our railroad law should be amended so as to allowthe voting of a reasonable amount of bonds as aid in the construction ofa railroad within our county.

Resolved, That such law should provide that all taxes collectedfrom such railroads, within any county or municipality, shall, to the extentof the amount of principal and interest of the aid given, be paid prorata to the counties and municipalities giving such aid, and appliedto the payment of such interest and principal.

Resolved, That our Representative and Senator at Topeka arehereby earnestly requested and instructed to labor to procure the enactmentof such a law as is herein contemplated.

Resolved, That the Topeka Commonwealth, all papersin Cowley County, and other state papers interested, be requested to publishthe proceedings of this meeting.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1876.

The Register of Deeds has taken the room in the Courthouse formerly occupiedby the county attorney, and Judge Gans has moved into the Register's oldoffice, thus leaving the District Clerk and Register in adjoining roomswith a new door between them.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 16, 1876. Front Page.

To the property owners and people of Cowley County, and more especiallythe Board of Commissioners. I wish to call your attention to a fact thatmany of you are aware of: the condition of your county records. A strangervisiting your courthouse at Winfield would be astonished, as I was, to findneither safe nor vault in the building.

Enter the Recorder's office: there lies in an old wooden desk, withoutdoors, the only evidence of your title to and ownership of your farms, houses,stores, and other possessions.

Adjoining is the office of your County Treasurer, where all your taxesare paid in, and where the records of them are kept.

In case of a fire occurring about Christmas time, where would you beafter your money was paid in and the records destroyed? Passing along, youcome to the County Clerk's office, where all evidences of the indebtednessof your county and its finances are recorded.

Next you come to the Probate Judge's office, where are recorded the willsof your deceased friends; the appointment and proceedings between guardiansand minors, children that are unable to take care of themselves or theirproperty; the records of your marriage, and all your dearest rights.

Cross the hall, and there you find the office of the Clerk of the DistrictCourt, where are recorded all the judgments between you and your neighbor,between the State, the public against the violators of law, and disturbersof the peace, and all other judicial proceedings.

All these valuable records in these five offices are liable to be destroyedat any moment by the bursting of a lamp; the falling of a stove; or thatconvenient and ever occurring event, a defective flue; or by the maliceof some evil disposed person, who may wish to gratify some petty revenge,or destroy some record that may be obnoxious to him or his friends, in anyof the five offices above mentioned.

Let not another month pass without something being done to protect theserecords from fire or other means of injury. Don't whine and talk about theexpense, and the increase of your taxes. Just stop and think what is atstake: what the records of these offices are worth to the county. . . .

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1876.

A dance at the Courthouse last Tuesday evening.

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1876.

If the County Commissioners will fence the Courthouse yard, the peopleof Winfield will plant a grove there. What say you?

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1876.

The Rev. S. D. Storrs, of Quindaro, Kansas, will preach in the Courthouse,on Sunday morning, February 29th, at the usual hour. Mr. Storrs is the agentof the American Home Missionary Society, and visits this place to look afterthe interests of the Congregational church. He is an able speaker and willpreach a sermon worth listening to.

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1876.

The Superintendent of the Union Sunday School spent a few hours lastSaturday canvassing for funds for a library for the school. He secured overone hundred dollars, which, added to the amount now in their treasury, makesthem about one hundred and fifty dollars to be expended in books. This withbooks donated heretofore will give them a very fine library. The schoolmeets at the Courthouse at half past two o'clock every Sunday afternoon.

Winfield Courier, March 2, 1876.

The ladies and friends of the Baptist church will give a Centennial supper,at the Courthouse, on Thursday evening, March 9th, 1876. Ladies and gentlemenwill appear in the costume of one hundred years ago.

Winfield Courier, March 9, 1876.

The Third Grand Concert of the Association consisting of vocal and instrumentalselections from the best operas, songs, duets, choruses, quartets, etc.,will take place at the Courthouse on Friday evening, March 17th, 1876. Tickets25 cents. Reserved seats 35 cents.

Winfield Courier, March 16, 1876.

The Concert that is to be given next Friday evening at the Courthousewill be the best thing of the season. Tickets for reserved seats at Baldwin'sdrug store.

Winfield Courier, March 30, 1876.

The District Grange meets at the Courthouse Saturday.

Winfield Courier, March 30, 1876.

The heavy wind storm last Monday night blew a flue off the Courthouse,and also blew down the building from over Read's vault, leaving the depositsinterred there at the mercy of burglars and the pelting rain.

Winfield Courier, March 30, 1876.

REV. CANAVAL, the new Methodist minister, preached his initiatory sermonlast Sunday evening at the Courthouse.

Winfield Courier, April 6, 1876.

The Rev. Dr. Chas. Reynolds, of the U. S. Army, will deliver a lecturein aid of the building fund of the Presbyterian church in Winfield on Wednesdayevening, April 19th, 1876, at the Courthouse. The Doctor, it will be remembered,visited us about a year ago and delivered a very interesting discourse toan appreciative audience.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1876.

One crazy man is confined in the County jail.

Winfield Courier, April 13, 1876.

Last Saturday was "Arbor Day." But as the weather clerk paidno respect to the Mayor's proclamation, it was decided by our citizens,rather than have a "damper" put upon their proceedings, to payno attention to it themselves. We might say it rained last Saturday, butwe have no desire to draw upon your credulity. It didn't rain; it just "poureddown!" The day wasn't largely observed. The clouds and rain were tooopaque for an extended observation. Several of our citizens set out trees.Mr. Lemmon planted twenty--in one hole, Mr. Troup likewise buried aboutthe same number, and Mr. Platter "healed in" a nice lot of maplesand poplars. The county officers held a meeting and decided not to adornthe Courthouse grounds until they had some assurance from the county fathersthat the public square would be fenced and the trees protected.

Excerpts from meeting...

Winfield Courier, April 13, 1876.

City Council met in adjourned session, March 21st, A. D. 1876.

Present: D. A. Millington, Mayor; N. M. Powers, C. C. Black, and M. G.Troup, Councilmen; B. F. Baldwin, City Clerk.

The following bills were presented, read, and allowed, and on motionof M. G. Troup, the Clerk was ordered to draw a warrant on the Treasurerfor the same.

M. Miller, padlock and nails for city, 85 cents; Simpson & Stewart,repairs on jail, $3.00.

On motion of N. M. Powers, the City Clerk was instructed to make outand present to the County Commissioners a bill of $8.00, amount paid toSimpson & Stewart for repairs on the jail.

Excerpts from meeting...

Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1876. Front Page.

Full Report of All the Business Transacted by the Board of County CommissionersMonday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, April 10, 11, and 12.

Board met in regular session. Present, R. F. Burden, W. M. Sleeth, Commissioners;A. J. Pyburn, County Attorney, and M. G. Troup, County Clerk. Journal oflast regular session read and adopted.

Bills were presented and disposed of as follows.

Kirk & Gordon, jail repairs: $1.50

Margaret Winner, prisoner bill: $21.70

Harter Bros., prisoner bill: $5.60

Kirk & Gordon, jail repairs: $4.00

Kingsbury & Somes; jail repairs: $4.00

W. G. Graham, prisoner bill: $3.75

Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1876.

LECTURE. Mr. Charles Reynolds will lecture at the courthouse in Winfieldthis evening, for the benefit of the "Building Fund" of the Presbyterianchurch of that place. Subject: "The March and Convoys of Civilization."Admission, 50 cents.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1876.

The water at Winfield took the board walk between the courthouse andtown.

Winfield Courier, May 11, 1876.

The following townships have reported the proceedings of last Thursday'sconventions.

Winfield Township caucus met at the Courthouse at 2 o'clock p.m.; M.G. Troup was selected as chairman and E. C. Manning, secretary. Thirteendelegates to the 88th District Convention were elected as follows: D. A.Millington, J. C. Monforte, M. G. Troup, A. H. Green, T. J. Jones, T. B.Myers, Geo. Robertson, Sam. Burger, C. A. Bliss, E. P. Kinne, J. L. King,J. P. McMillen, and E. C. Manning.

Silver Creek Township caucus elected Wm. May and A. P. Brooks as delegates,and selected a township central committee consisting of Sam Jarvis, chairman,T. P. Carter, and A. P. Brooks.

Harvey Township: R. C. Story, delegate. Township committee chosen: R.C. Story, chairman, W. F. Hall, secretary, and R. Strother.

Pleasant Valley Township: Committee chosen: C. J. Brane, chairman, SamuelWatt, secretary, and S. H. Sparks.

Winfield Courier, May 18, 1876.

Pursuant to call the Republican delegates from the townships of the 88thRepresentative District met in convention at the Courthouse in Winfieldlast Saturday.

On motion, W. B. Norman, of Maple, was chosen chairman, and Wm. White,secretary of the meeting.

After the usual formalities were disposed of, the delegates present proceededto vote for two delegates and two alternates to represent this districtin the State Convention, May 24, 1876. The choice fell upon D. A. Millingtonand E. P. Kinne, with respective alternates, as follows: Charles Eagen,of Rock, and J. M. Alexander, of Winfield.

All motions to adopt resolutions declaring for Presidential candidateswere tabled, though the meeting was strongly Blaine in sentiment.

On motion the following District Republican central committee was chosen:L. J. Webb, B. Shriver, and W. B. Norman.

On motion the convention adjourned sine die.

Winfield Courier, May 25, 1876.

A Strawberry and ice cream festival will be given at the Courthouse onnext Tuesday evening, May 30th, by the Ladies' Aid Society of the Presbyterianchurch. All are invited to attend.

Winfield Courier, May 25, 1876.

The citizens of Winfield will meet at the Courthouse at 7:30 p.m., Saturday,to discuss the question of celebrating the Fourth at Winfield. Let therebe a good turn out. This notice is issued at the request of several citizens.

Winfield Courier, June 1, 1876.

Last Saturday, pursuant to call, the citizens of Winfield met at theCourthouse and organized a meeting by calling D. A. Millington to the chairand electing C. M. McIntire secretary.

After deliberation as to what steps should be taken to appropriatelycelebrate the 4th of July of the Centennial year, the following committeewas appointed to draft a plan of procedure and report to a meeting of citizenslast night: James Kelly, J. P. Short, C. M. McIntire, W. B. Gibbs, and W.C. Robinson.

At the appointed hour, Wednesday evening, the meeting assembled at theCourthouse and organized by selecting C. A. Bliss, chairman, and J. E. Allenas secretary. The committee made a report which, after some amendments madeby the meeting, was finally adopted.

Gen'l Supt.: Prof. A. B. Lemmon.

County Historian: W. W. Walton.

Committee of Arrangements: C. M. Wood, M. L. Bangs, W. B. Vandeventer,John Lowry, J. D. Cochran.

Committee on Programme: H. D. Gans, E. P. Kinne, James Kelly, B. F. Baldwin,W. M. Allison.

Committee on Speakers: E. C. Manning, L. J. Webb, Chas. McIntire.

Committee on Finance: W. C. Robinson, W. P. Hackney, O. F. Boyle, M.G. Troup, J. C. Fuller.

Committee on Music: J. D. Pryor, Mrs. W. D. Roberts, Miss Mollie Bryant.

Committee on Toasts: A. J. Pyburn, J. E. Allen, J. P. Short, Dr. J. Hedrick.

Committee on Stand: W. E. Tansey, T. B. Myers, W. B. Gibbs.

Committee on Decoration: Frank Gallotti, John Swain, I. Randall, MaryStewart, Jennie Greenlee, Ada Millington, Mrs. Rigby, Mrs. Mansfield.

Committee on Invitation: D. A. Millington, L. C. Harter, J. B. Lynn,C. A. Bliss, J. P. McMillen, H. S. Silver, A. H. Green, S. S. Majors, C.M. Scott, T. B. McIntire, R. C. Haywood, J. L. Abbott, John Blevins, T.R. Bryan, H. C. McDorman, Mc. D. Stapleton, S. M. Fall, J. Stalter, Wm.White, S. S. Moore, Jno. McGuire, H. P. Heath, J. O. Van Orsdol, G. B. Green,W. B. Skinner, J. W. Millspaugh.

Committee on Fireworks: G. S. Manser, T. K. Johnson, C. C. Haskins.

Meeting adjourned to meet at the call of the General Superintendent.

Winfield Courier, June 1, 1876.

The strawberry festival on Tuesday evening at the Courthouse was wellattended and the receipts amounted to $56.55.

Winfield Courier, June 1, 1876.

W. E. DOUD, an old typo of this office, now editor and proprietor ofthe Censorial, published at Eureka, Kansas, has been visiting oldfriends in this vicinity for the past several days. He attended the strawberryfestival at the courthouse Tuesday night, and is now ready to weather outanother summer on the flint hills of Greenwood. Of course, he waxed thatmoustache in the pastepot of the COURIER office immediately after arriving.

Winfield Courier, June 8, 1876.

E. B. Kager, who used to be county treasurer, called at the courthouseMonday and looked over the railing at his deputy, Mr. Huey Erastus, nowengaged in the practice of his profession at Arkansas City.

Winfield Courier, June 22, 1876.

Be it ordained by the Mayor and Councilmen of the city of Winfield.

SEC. 1. That it shall be unlawful to sell or give away any fire crackerswithin the corporate limits of the city of Winfield. Any person violatingthe provisions of this section shall, upon conviction, be fined not lessthan five dollars for each and every offense.

SEC. 2. That it shall be unlawful to fire off fire crackers within thecorporate limits of the city of Winfield. Any person or persons violatingthe provisions of this section shall, upon conviction, be fined five dollars,or imprisoned in the city jail not less than twenty-four hours nor morethan seven days for each and every offense, in the discretion of the court.

SEC. 3. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and afterits publication.

Approved July 21st, 1874. S. C. SMITH, Mayor. J. W. CURNS, City Clerk.

Ordinance No. 40 was passed July 20th, 1874 (See Journal A, page 55),and published July 24th, 1874, in the Winfield COURIER. J. W. CURNS, CityClerk.

I. B. F. Baldwin, Clerk of the city of Winfield, do certify that theabove is a true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 40 as appears on page48, book A, record of Ordinances of the city of Winfield. B. F. BALDWIN,City Clerk.

Winfield, June 20, 1876.

Winfield Courier, June 22, 1876.

One of the leading spirits who opposed making an appropriation of cityfunds for railroad purposes recently made a speech at the courthouse, favoringusing fifty dollars of city money for fire works on the 4th of July. Heprobably had fire works for sale. By inquiry you will find out that thisconsistent (?) man is T. K. JOHNSTON.

Winfield Courier, June 29, 1876.

Rev. Croco, acting pastor in the absence of Presbyterian Platter, preachedan interesting sermon at the Courthouse last Sabbath.

Winfield Courier, July 6, 1876.

The "Winfield Scalpers," or Hays and Wheeler Club, meet atthe Courthouse tomorrow evening at 7½ o'clock to perfect their organization.Every member should be present.

Excerpt from long article...

Winfield Courier, July 6, 1876.

The regular proceedings of the day being over, the people resolved themselvesinto a committee of the whole, for pleasure, handshaking, and a generalgood time, and came back to town to watch the base ball game and other amusem*nts.

In a few moments a band of outrageously dressed beings issued from theCourthouse, jumped upon wagons, horses, and oxen, and started up Ninth Avenueto the tune of "Yankee Doodle" and "Auld Lang Syne."As they rushed up the avenue, followed by wonderful crowds of people, horsesfrightened, men whooped, and women cried:

have come. The "band" consisted of a fife and drum, a yokeof oxen, three "nigg*rs," and a big horn. The driver beat thedrum, the drummer the oxen, and they all yelled vociferously. A little negroboy, the whites of whose eyes could be seen a half-block, sitting on a drygoods box on the top of another wagon drawn by oxen, had on his back a placardwritten in large letters, "The God of Liberty." The ragged endof this motley crew was composed of masqued horsem*n, Indians, Revolutionarysoldiers, wild border rangers, and hoodlums; all went whooping along together.The procession was headed by a masqued leader dressed in a bed-ticking suit,with an immense paste-board hat. He blew a long dinner horn and kept hishoodlums in good shape. They marched and counter-marched up and down thestreets for an hour, much to the amusem*nt of the thousands of spectators,and then disappeared. The Calithumpians were a complete success.

This ended the day's enjoyment, after which came the FIRE WORKS.

The "fire works" were not a complete success. The committeeon fire works were appointed to make a grand fizzle, not a success.They accordingly made a fizzle. It was not in accordance with the "programme,"nor with the wishes of the hundreds of people who lay around the courthouseand nervously watched the platform where the roaring rocket was expectedto scoot till a late hour that night. We don't see why the fire works didn'tcome. We know they didn't come, however, and the committee alone must bearthe blame.

Excerpt from meeting...

Winfield Courier, July 6, 1876.

On motion A. B. Lemmon and C. A. Bliss were appointed as a committeeto confer with the board of County Commissioners in regard to disposingof the city jail to the county.

Winfield Courier, July 13, 1876. Editorial Page.

The necessary steps are being taken to organize a Hayes and Wheeler Clubin this city. At a public meeting held at the Courthouse, on the eveningof the 16th inst., Capt. W. E. Tansey was chosen chairman and Wirt W. Waltonsecretary. The object of the meeting being stated, Capt. E. R. Evans presenteda roll containing the names of over sixty persons who had agreed to joinsuch an organization and provide themselves with a suitable uniform forcampaign and gala day purposes. Speeches were made by several prominentRepublicans. After which a committee was appointed to draft a constitutionand report at a subsequent meeting. Considerable enthusiasm is manifestedby the getters up of the club. It is thought the name of the club will be"The Winfield Scalpers."

Winfield Courier, July 13, 1876.

The ice cream festival given by the goodly Methodists of the city, atthe Courthouse Tuesday evening, was largely attended. Socially, it was asuccess; whether financially, we have not been informed.

Winfield Courier, August 10, 1876. Editorial Page.

Recap: Involved Winfield Township: Republican local hierarchy versuslocal Democrats and Independents (self-styled Reformers).

At meeting in Courthouse 45 "Reformers" tried to control theorganization of meeting called to obtain candidate for State Senator nominationfrom 88th representative district.

"Suddenly A. H. Green, a 'leading Reformer,' took the floor andcalled the meeting to order and nominated as chairman one of his followers.. . . James Kelly, chairman of the Republican Township Committee, calledthe meeting to order and L. J. Webb nominated Capt. J. S. Hunt as chairman.A rising vote was called for, resulting in 39 for, 12 against Hunt, a fewnot voting. J. P. Short was chosen secretary. . . . The balloting commencedand a large number of names had been registered, all of which voted forwhat were known as the Manning delegates, whereupon 'the Reformers' discoveredthat they were in the wrong convention. . . . Subsequently, and after nearly100 ballots had been cast, and many voters had retired from the hall, W.P. Hackney and two or three others returned to the meeting and complainedthat the call for the meeting was irregular and he thereupon gave noticethat on next Tuesday Aug. 8th at 4 o'clock p.m., the Republicans would holdanother meeting. He and Tansy denounced the resolutions [made voters pledgethemselves to support Hayes & Wheeler] as a gag and the meeting untimely,etc. Aligned against them: Prof. A. B. Lemmon, E. S. Torrance, L. J. Webb,Samuel Burger, and S. W. Greer.

The Cowley County Telegram dated August 4, issued on Mondaymorning, August 8, had the following article.

Within the past few days Cowley County has been the scene of more ofthat contemptible trickery and political intrigue and corrupt practiceswhich has made the leaders of the Republican party, in the county, so odiousin the sight of an honest people. And especially was Winfield the groundon which one of the dirtiest of these jobs was put up. Knowing that if themasses of the party were present at the primary convention, called for thepurpose of electing 10 delegates to the county and district conventions,to be held on the 12th of the present month, the delegates selected by them,and who would, without question, vote for their men, no matter how odiousthey were, or what their records were, would stand no show for election.So they hit upon a plan whereby their friends would be sure to be presentwhile the opposition would be busily at work on their farms and in theirshops.

The day set by the county central committee was the 8th--the call soread--the Republican organ so stated in an editorial, and urged that uponthat day every voter should turn out. Right in the face of this they quietlysend out their strikers to tell the "faithful" that they mustcome in four days earlier, as the convention would be held then and theirpresence was needed. On the morning of the earlier day determined upon,a few posters were posted up in out-of-the-way places calling a primaryfor that afternoon. So far their little plan worked well, but when the Republicanswho were opposed to this way of transacting business saw this, they wentto work and gathered together a force sufficient to scoop them, which theywould undoubtedly have done, had not one of the ring-leaders of the corruptgang rushed through a resolution requiring that each man who voted shouldsubscribe a pledge to support the nominees on the National, State, and countyticket. The "gag" a hundred or more Republicans refused to swallow,and they had it all their own way, electing their ticket by a majority equalto the number of their friends present. The whole proceedings were corrupt,illegal, and scandalous, and engineered by a set of political trickstersof whom the people of the whole county entertain feelings of the greatestdisgust. It is only a continuation of the corrupt practices they have beenfoisting upon the people as Republicanism for years past--and such a jobas will cause the honest voters of the county to repudiate their entireoutfit at the polls next November.

The men who managed the affair are respectively candidates for StateSenator, County Superintendent, Probate Judge, Representative, DistrictJudge, and County Attorney. Let the voters spot them. . . .

On Tuesday, August 8, before 4 o'clock, Cliff Wood, A. H. Green, T. K.Johnston, John D. Pryor, N. M. Powers, Joe Mack, and 5 or 6 others who donot desire to have their names published, because they do not approve ofthe action taken, slipped over to the courthouse one at a time by differentroutes and pretended to hold a meeting. . . . A few minutes before 4 p.m.,Mr. Manning went to the courthouse to have the bell rung and upon enteringthe courthouse found that C. M. Wood was occupying a chair at the tableas chairman and John D. Pryor occupying another chair in the capacity ofsecretary. Mr. Manning took the floor and inquired if the meeting was organized,and to what style of proceedings it had arrived whereupon a "reformer"at once moved an adjournment, which was at once put and carried, and tenof the purifiers of Cowley County politics fled the room in such haste asto leave three or four others who had not fully comprehended the trick,sitting in wonder at the unseemly haste of those present, and expectingto have a chance to vote for delegates.

As soon as Mr. Manning entered the room a bystander rang the bell, whereuponnearly one hundred voters poured over to the courthouse. A meeting was organizedby electing S. D. Klingman as chairman and B. F. Baldwin secretary. Theaction of the "reformers" was related to the meeting. A committeeon resolutions was appointed, which soon reported the following, which wasadopted by sections, with but one dissenting voice to the first resolution.

They passed more resolutions, which endorsed the previous action taken.

Manning and his group won again!

Winfield Courier, August 10, 1876.

Last Saturday the Republicans of Winfield Township met in caucus at thecourthouse, at 4 o'clock p.m., and elected the following delegates to thecounty convention, to be held next Saturday in Winfield.

R. L. Walker, A. B. Lemmon, Nels. Newell, T. B. Myers, C. C. Pierce,M. G. Troup, E. P. Kinne, James Kelly, E. S. Torrance, and John Mentch wereelected delegates, and W. M. Boyer, T. L. King, John Weakly, S. M. Klingman,S. Johnson, H. L. Barker, G. W. Robertson, J. E. Saint, John C. Roberts,and A. Howland, alternates.

The vote stood 91 for the ticket elected and 9 for the ticket that wasdefeated. It is an able delegation and was very enthusiastically supported.

Winfield Courier, August 17, 1876. Editorial Page.

The Republican county convention convened at the Courthouse, in Winfield,on Saturday, August 12th, at 1 o'clock p.m., and was called to order byA. B. Lemmon, chairman of the Republican county central committee. R. C.Story was elected temporary chairman and James Kelly secretary. A committeeon credentials was appointed, consisting of Messrs. E. S. Torrance, J. W.Tull, A. B. Odell, T. R. Bryan, and S. M. Jarvis. The committee reportedthe following persons as having been duly elected as delegates and alternatesto the convention.

Silver Creek Township: Delegates, S. M. Jarvis and Z. W. Hoge. Alternates,H. Smith and A. P. Brooks.

Spring Creek: Delegates, F. M. Nance and R. P. Goodrich.

Pleasant Valley: Delegates, S. H. Sparks and C. J. Brane.

Nennescah: Delegates, A. B. Odell and Wm. Bartlow.

Beaver: Delegates, T. W. Morris and L. Bonnewell.

Dexter: Delegates, J. D. Maurer, T. R. Bryan, Jno. Wallace, and G. P.Wagner. Alternates, W. W. Underwood, J. H. Service, T. A. Creager, and O.P. Darst.

Maple: Delegates, H. H. Seiberd and W. B. Norman.

Otter: Delegates, J. J. Smith and B. Hockett.

Harvey: Delegate, R. C. Story.

Tisdale: Delegates, S. S. Moore and A. B. Scott.

Vernon: Delegates, J. S. Wooly, J. Millspaugh, and F. W. Schwantes.

Sheridan: Delegates, Barney Shriver and E. Shriver. Alternates, J. W.Hamilton and R. R. Longshore.

Rock: Delegates, Frank Akers, A. V. Polk, Hiram Fisk, and C. H. Eagin.Alternates, J. C. McGowan, E. G. Willitt, L. J. Foster, and R. P. Akers.

Richland: Delegates, Alex Kelly, M. C. Headrick, Danl. Maher, and J.H. Phelps. Alternates, J. O. Vanorsdal, F. W. Bowen, N. G. Larkin, and S.D. Groom.

Bolton: Delegates, W. E. Chenoweth, Frank Lorry, and Will Thompson. Alternates,H. B. Pruden and Strong Pepper.

Windsor: Delegates, C. W. Jones, D. Elliott, and J. W. Tull.

Creswell: Delegates, I. H. Bonsall, Nathan Hughes, Geo. McIntire, O.P. Houghton, H. D. Kellogg, and Wm. M. Sleeth. Alternates, A. A. Newman,R. A. Houghton, T. C. Bird, W. H. Speers, Elisha Parker, and W. S. Hunt.

Winfield: Delegates, R. L. Walker, A. B. Lemmon, Nels. Newell, T. B.Myers, C. C. Pierce, M. G. Troup, E. P. Kinne, Jno. Mentch, James Kelly,and E. S. Torrance. Alternates, W. M. Boyer, T. L. King, Jno. Weakly, S.D. Klingman, S. Johnson, H. L. Barker, G. W. Robertson, J. E. Saint, JohnC. Roberts, and A. Howland. E. S. TORRANCE, Chairman.

A. B. ODELL, Secretary.

On motion the report of the committee was adopted.

Subsequently the following delegates presented credentials and, on motion,were admitted to seats in the convention: E. C. Clay from Liberty, L. Lippmannand Ben. French from Silverdale, and D. W. Willy from Cedar Township.

On motion B. H. Clover was allowed a seat in place of delegate Jones,who was absent.

On motion the officers of the temporary organization were made permanentofficers of the convention.

On motion the convention proceeded to nominate, by ballot, a candidatefor State Senator. The result of the ballot was as follows: E. C. Manningreceiving 42 votes; C. R. Mitchell 5 votes; I. Moore 1 vote. E. C. Manninghaving received a majority of all the votes cast was declared duly nominated.

On motion the following named persons were selected, by acclamation,as delegates to the 3rd District Congressional convention: L. J. Webb, R.L. Walker, J. B. Evans, M. G. Troup, and E. C. Manning; and the followingnamed as alternates: L. Lippmann, J. W. Millspaugh, S. S. Moore, T. W. Moore,and A. B. Lemmon.

On motion the following named persons were elected as delegates to the13th Judicial convention: W. B. Norman, T. R. Bryan, E. Shriver, S. M. Jarvis,Dan Maher, E. S. Torrance, and D. Elliott. Alternates: S. H. Aley, C. R.Mitchell, T. A. Wilkinson, S. S. Moore, L. Lippmann, A. V. Polk, and A.B. Lemmon.

On a rising vote the following resolution was unanimously adopted bythe convention:

WHEREAS, For the first time in the history of Cowley County,the Republicans thereof are called upon to nominate a candidate for theoffice of State Senator to fill said office for the next four years fromsaid county in the Senate of Kansas, and

WHEREAS, during the term of four years next ensuing, for whichthe said Senator from Cowley will be elected, there will occur the electionof two United States Senators by the legislature of the State of Kansas,and

WHEREAS, the honor of our State, and particularly of the Republicanparty thereof, has heretofore been sadly tarnished by the open, notorious,and unscrupulous use and receipt of money in aid of the election of UnitedStates Senators by the legislature of the State of Kansas; therefore beit

Resolved, by the Republican party of Cowley County that everyconsideration of public policy and political integrity imperatively demandsthat our representatives in each house of the State legislature, at thetime of such approaching United States Senatorial elections, should be menagainst whom character for personal probity and political integrity noteven the breath of suspicion has ever blown. And, be it further

Resolved, that as the Republican party of Cowley County numbers,within its membership, hundreds of men whose characters are as spotless,both personally and politically, as the new fallen snow, and whose abilitiesare fully adequate to the honorable and efficient discharge of the dutiesof State Senator, we will therefore, in the coming contest for that importantand honorable position, support no candidate therefor whose past and presentpolitical as well as personal history will not bear the closest scrutinyand most unsparing criticism when viewed in the light of the foregoing resolution.

On motion the convention adjourned sine die. R. C. STORY, Chairman.

JAS. KELLY, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, August 17, 1876.

The Presbyterian choir, assisted by other singers and instrumental music,will give a concert at the courthouse next Tuesday evening, Aug. 22nd, forthe benefit of Rev. Croco, the pastor in charge. We have been permittedto be present at a rehearsal, and assure our readers that the prospect isthat the entertainment will be good. Give them a full house.

Winfield Courier, August 17, 1876.

Pursuant to call the delegates of the 88th Representative District metin Republican convention at the courthouse, in Winfield, at 10 o'clock a.m.,Saturday, August 12, 1876.

R. C. Story, of Harvey Township, was elected temporary chairman, andC. H. Eagin, of Rock Township, temporary secretary.

On motion a committee on credentials was appointed, consisting of onedelegate from each township present, to be named by the delegates themselves.The following named gentlemen composed the committee: E. S. Torrance, ofWinfield; Alex. Kelly, Richland; J. W. Tull, Windsor; J. S. Woolly, Vernon;A. B. Odell, Ninnescah; and A. V. Polk, of Rock. Pending the report of thecommittee, Capt. James McDermott being called, came forward and made a briefspeech, which was enthusiastically received, after which, a few remarks,in response to a call, were made by the temporary chairman.

The committee on credentials then submitted the following report.

"Your committee on credentials beg leave to report the followingnamed persons entitled to seats as delegates in the convention.

Vernon Township: J. S. Wooly, F. W. Schwantes, and J. W. Millspaugh.

Winfield: R. S. Walker, A. B. Lemmon, Nels. Newell, T. B. Myers, C. C.Pierce, M. G. Troup, Jas. Kelly, E. P. Kinne, John Mentch, and E. S. Torrance.

Harvey: R. C. Story.

Rock: A. V. Polk, Frank Akers, J. C. McGowan, and Charles Eagin.

Windsor: C. W. Jones, D. Elliott, and J. W. Tull.

Richland: Alex. Kelly, M. C. Headrick, Daniel Maher, and J. H. Phelps.

Tisdale: S. S. Moore and A. B. Scott.

Nennescah: A. B. Odell and Wm. Bartlow.

Sheridan: E. Shriver and Barney Shriver.

Maple: W. B. Norman and H. H. Siverd.

Silver Creek: S. M. Jarvis and Z. W. Hoge.

On motion the report of the committee was adopted.

On motion the officers of the temporary organization were made the officersof the permanent organization.

The object of the convention being to elect two delegates and two alternatesto attend the Republican State convention on the 16th inst., at Topeka,a ballot was had resulting in the election of James Kelly and Wirt W. Waltonas such delegates, and A. B. Odell and J. P. Short as such alternates.

There being no further business before the convention, on motion adjournedsine die.

Winfield Courier, August 17, 1876.

Wanted. A good milch cow. Apply to H. D. Gans at the courthouse, Winfield.

Winfield Courier, August 24, 1876.

At the Republican Delegate Convention of the 13th Judicial District,which met at Winfield Courthouse August 21, 1876, called to order by A.B. Lemmon, chairman of the Judicial Committee, it was determined that thefollowing were entitled to seats in the convention from Cowley County: W.B. Norman, E. S. Torrance, S. S. Moore, Dan'l. Maher, D. Elliott, E. Shriver,and S. M. Jarvis. Hon. W. P. Campbell was declared unanimous choice of theconvention for Judge of the 13th Judicial District. E. S. Torrance of CowleyCounty became a member of the Central Judicial Committee for district.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 6, 1876.

Recap: The Cayuga Chief Manufacturing Company, Plaintiff, versus ThomasM. Carder, Defendant. Sheriff R. L. Walker. James Christian, Attorney forPlaintiff.

Sheriff to sell at the south front door of the courthouse in Winfield,for cash, the following premises, to-wit: Beginning 24 rods south of thenortheast corner of the southeast quarter of section 22 in township 33,south of range 6 east, running thence north, parallel with the first line,40 rods, thence east to place of beginning, containing 5 acres, with theappurtenances thereunto belonging, valued at $75.00; and the Dexter MillProperty, consisting of five acres of land, with all appurtenances thereuntobelonging, situated on the northwest corner of the northeast quarter ofthe southeast quarter of section 13, township 33, south of range 6 east,situated in Cowley County, appraised at $3,000.

Winfield Courier, September 7, 1876.

A Call. The Republicans of Winfield Township will take notice that ameeting of the Republican voters of said township will be held at the Courthouseon Saturday, the 9th day of September, at 3 o'clock p.m., for the purposeof selecting delegates to attend the county convention, called for Saturday,the 16th of September, 1876. Also, to elect ten delegates to the 88th RepresentativeDistrict convention, to be held September 16th, at 10 o'clock a.m.

Winfield Courier, September 14, 1876.

The many friends of Rev. J. E. Platter will be pleased to learn thathe will be with them again next Sabbath. He will preach in the courthouseat the regular hours.

Winfield Courier, September 14, 1876.

H. T. FORD, who has been in the mercantile business here for two years,was arrested last Saturday and lodged in jail on the charge of disposingof his property with intent to defraud his creditors. A. G. Wilson, an endorserof one of his notes, made the affidavit and Ford was committed. Monday morningWebb & Torrance applied to Judge Gans for a writ of habeas corpus,which was not granted. Mr. Torrance is now in Chautauqua County before hishonor, Judge Campbell, on the same business. Hackney & McDonald areattorneys for the creditors.

Winfield Courier, September 21, 1876. Editorial by Wirt W. Walton,Editor.

The scenes at the Courthouse last Saturday will never be forgotten bythe participators and the witnesses. That convention will go into historyas the most remarkable that ever assembled in Southwestern Kansas. Strongmen alternately wept and cheered. Men who went there for a moment, simplyto "see," remained till night, as though held by a magic spell.Enemies, opponents, and friends alike sat for two long hours and listenedto the electrifying speech of the man whose name heads this article, andat its conclusion arose and gave three long, loud, hearty cheers for E.C. Manning.

Ever since the nomination of Col. Manning for the State Senate his enemieshave been at work, secretly in some localities and openly in others, tryingto create a sentiment against him which would ultimately result in his withdrawalfrom the race. As we said in last week's issue, they were afraid to allowhim to appear before the people and vindicate himself. They wanted to repudiatehis nomination, and yet not give him an opportunity to be heard. They secretlyset to work. They organized an anti-Manning ring, with Winfield as the center,and the outer limits of the county its circumference. They selected a leaderand invited everyone, regardless of party, to join them. They sent ambassadorsinto every township to help carry the primaries and influence them to sendup anti-Manning delegates to the County Convention. Teams could be seenleaving and returning to the office of the chief at all hours of the night.The primaries were held, and it was ascertained that two or three townshipshad elected anti-Manning delegates, besides the two townships that had boltedthe convention that had nominated him. The "antis" were jubilantand more courageous. They held midnight caucuses and daily conferences.

The leaders residing in Arkansas City met the Winfield delegation andagreed upon a plan of action. They telegraphed it to the lesser lights;"Annihilation of Manning and all his friends" was their watchword.The cry was taken up and resounded from the Flint Hills to the muddy Arkansas.

Staunch friends hitherto, quaked with fear. Brave outspoken leaders wantedto compromise, but the "antis" were merciless and would offerno quarter. The Traveler held up its clean hands in holy horrorand repeated the old worn out charges of bribery and corruption againstCol. Manning. Its editor thought he saw a tidal wave, and he jumped forit. He struck on a rock below the water line, as the sequel will show.

Saturday, long before the hour of convening, the courtroom, halls, andjury rooms were crowded with leading men from all parts of the county. Therewere at least five hundred people in and about the Courthouse when the conventionwas called to order. By intuition it would seem the "antis" arrangedthemselves in one part of the hall, leaving the remainder for the otherdelegates. Temporary officers were chosen and proper committees appointed.The committees retired from the room. Everything was quiet. A kind of deathlessstillness--a stillness portentous of a coming storm seemed to pervade theatmosphere during their withdrawal from the hall. The chief of the "antis"had counted hands and was satisfied with the result. He calmly took a seatand cast his eyes admiringly upon his forces who were systematically arrangedin the rear--those with the strongest lungs and largest feet in front--readyto cheer at the word. The committee on credentials reported, and after alittle skirmishing, the report was adopted. The temporary organization wasmade the permanent, and then the chairman of the committee on order of businessreported that a nomination for County Attorney should be first made, followedby the other officers, to be named. The "antis" on the committeepresented a minority report in the shape of a resolution, asking Col. Manningto withdraw from the Senatorial nomination. This was their "order ofbusiness," in fact, the only purpose for which they were there.

At this juncture Mr. Manning arose and requested that the conventionproceed with the regular business before it, make its nominations, electa county central committee, and then "go through him" at its leisure.The majority report was adopted and the convention named the candidatesof its choice. The "antis," still belligerent, were the firstto open fire.

The charges, as published in the Traveler, of the 13th, wereread and commented upon. These, it was thought, would be enough to frightenthe little band of patriots in the west to an unconditional surrender.

In answer to the cry, "Where's the man that made these charges?"their author drew himself up, folded his arms, and with an annihilatinglook and tragical mien, intended to strike dire consternation in the ranksof the "minority," slowly said, "I AM THE MAN!" Thiswas followed by an exultant yell from his backers. Twenty men from the otherside arose simultaneously, and for a few moments the air was filled withcries, anathemas, and moving hands that boded no good to this self-styledleader.

The scene beggars all description. The "antis" saw what wascoming; they saw that they had awakened a sleeping lion without his keeper.The "antis" moved to adjourn, but the cries of "No! No!""Let's hear Manning!" rang out from all sides. The effort to adjournbrought Manning to the rostrum. He dared them to adjourn, after making thosecharges, and not allow him an opportunity to speak in reply. The motionto adjourn was voted down. So they were forced to remain and meet the issuethey had courted. Order was restored, and Col. Manning began at "No.1," and boldly and fearlessly answered every charge that maligningenemies had bandied over this county for the past five years. He took themup one by one and went through them as only a man could do, who knows inhis heart that he is innocent.

In answer to the "ninth charge," of having demanded money froma certain candidate for his vote in the U. S. Senatorial contest of 1871,he opened and read a letter from the Hon. gentleman himself, pronouncingthe charge as false from beginning to end. This was received with the wildestapplause--cheer after cheer went up from that vast assembly, shaking theold Courthouse from cupola to foundation. It was the most complete and thoroughvindication a man ever had. Everybody was wild with excitement.

"Three cheers for Manning," were proposed, and amidst the wildesthurrah, joined in by both friends and opponents, the convention adjournedsine die.

Winfield Courier, September 21, 1876. Editorial Page.

Pursuant to call of the County Central Committee, the delegates to thecounty convention met in the courthouse, in Winfield, on Saturday, Sept.16th, at 11 o'clock a.m., and organized by electing Capt. J. S. Hunt temporarychairman and C. H. Eagin temporary secretary.

On motion the convention adjourned to meet at 2 o'clock p.m.

2 p.m.; convention called to order; Capt. Hunt in the chair.

The committee on credentials being called submitted the following report:Your committee on credentials find that the following named gentlemen wereduly elected as delegates to this convention, and all are entitled to seatstherein.

Beaver Township: L. K. Bonnewell, C. W. Roseberry.

Bolton: Frank Lowry, W. Thompson, W. E. Chenoweth.

Creswell: N. Hughes, I. H. Bonsall, Geo. McIntire, O. P. Houghton, H.Kellogg, and W. M. Sleeth.

Cedar: W. A. Metcalf.

Dexter: James England, T. R. Bryan, E. Creager, Willis Elliot.

Harvey: R. C. Story.

Liberty: F. McGinnis, Justus Fisher.

Maple: Wm. B. Norman, H. H. Siverd.

Nennescah: Wm. Bartlow, A. H. Beck.

Omnia: E. H. Henthorn.

Otter: H. C. Fisher, Geo. Childers.

Pleasant Valley: Sam Watt, Albert Dean.

Rock Creek: Reuben Booth, Chas. H. Eagin, J. M. Barrack, Wm. White.

Richland: Sam Phenix, J. O. Vanorsdol, Amos Jarvis, W. F. Bowen.

Silver Creek: John Clover, Wm. May.

Silverdale: L. Lippmann, Wm. Butterfield.

Spring Creek: A. Wiley, S. B. Callison.

Sheridan: S. W. Graham, F. M. Small.

Tisdale: J. F. Thomas, S. S. Moore.

Vernon: J. S. Wooley, D. M. Hopkins, J. B. Evans.

Windsor: S. M. Fall, C. J. Phenis, J. N. McCracken.

Winfield: J. D. Pryor, W. P. Hackney, C. M. Wood, G. W. Robertson, JoelMack, E. C. Seward, Geo. Youle, H. Brotherton, W. D. Roberts, J. S. Hunt.

On motion the report of the committee on credentials was adopted.

On motion A. H. Green was allowed to vote as proxy for E. C. Seward,principal, Frank Hutton, alternate.

The committee on permanent organization reported J. S. Hunt as chairmanand Chas. H. Eagin as secretary, and John D. Pryor as assistant secretary.

The committee on the order of business submitted two reports.

The majority read as follows:

A majority of your committee recommend the following order of business,viz: 1st, nomination of county attorney; 2nd, nomination of probate judge;3rd, clerk of district court; 4th, county superintendent of public instruction;5th, secretary of county central committee.

The minority report read as follows:

A minority of your committee recommend, 1st, that in view of the seriouscharges made against the political character of Col. E. C. Manning, thenominee of the Republican party of Cowley County for State Senator, thathe be removed and that the central committee of the Republican party ofsaid county immediately call a new convention to nominate a candidate inhis place, and recommend the passage of the accompanying resolution.

Resolved, That E. C. Manning, the Republican nominee for theoffice of State Senator be, and he is hereby requested to said nomination,and that the County Republican committee immediately call a new conventionto nominate some other man in his stead.

2nd. That a county central committee, consisting of one member from eachtownship, be selected by the delegates from the respecting townships, andtheir names reported to the secretary.

3rd. That in election of candidates, the clerk call the roll of townships,and as each township is called, the chairman of the delegation rise in hisplace and renounce the vote of the township.

4th. That we nominate a candidate for county attorney.

5th. That we nominate a candidate for clerk of district court.

6th. That we nominate a candidate for superintendent of public instruction.

7th. That we nominate a candidate for probate judge.

That we nominate in the order named.

The majority report was, on motion, amended so as to include the secondclause of the minority report, which gave each township one member of thecounty central committee, and the report was adopted.

The nomination of county attorney being next in order, the names of JohnE. Allen and James McDermott were offered as candidates. The ballot resultedin favor of McDermott by a vote of 32 to 30. On motion the nomination wasmade unanimous.

Next in order was probate judge, which resulted in favor of H. D. Gansover S. M. Jarvis. Vote stood 36 to 26.

Clerk of district court, E. S. Bedilion, was nominated unanimously byacclamation.

For county superintendent, the candidates were W. C. Robinson, of Winfield,and R. C. Story, of Harvey Township; result in favor of Story, 35 to 26.

The following named gentlemen were selected members of county centralcommittee.

Beaver: C. W. Roseberry. Bolton: J. C. Topliff. Creswell: C. M. Scott.Cedar: W. A. Metcalf. Dexter: Jas. McDermott. Harvey, S. S. Newton. Liberty:Justus Fisher. Maple: W. B. Norman. Nennescah: Wm. Hayden. Omnia: Wm. Gillard.Otter: R. R. Turner. Pleasant Valley: Albert Dean. Rock Creek: Chas. H.Eagin. Richland: J. O. Vanorsdol. Silver Creek: S. M. Jarvis. Silverdale:L. Lippmann. Spring Creek: R. P. Goodrich. Sheridan: Henry Clay. Tisdale:J. F. Thomas. Vernon: J. S. Woolley. Windsor: B. H. Clover. Winfield: T.K. Johnston. J. S. HUNT, Chairman.

Winfield Courier, September 21, 1876.

DR. HUGHES, one of Creswell's old "stand-bys," was at the Courthouseon the 16th.

Winfield Courier, September 21, 1876.

The teacher's social at the courthouse last Friday night was a very pleasantaffair. Duets, quartettes, promenades, and a general effort on the partof everybody, to try to get acquainted with everybody else, seemed to bethe order of the evening. The institute's reporter writes it up in bettershape than we can, so we "respectfully refer" you to her column.

Excerpts from long article...

Winfield Courier, September 21, 1876.

Agreeable to the call of the County Superintendent of Public Instruction,the teachers of Cowley County met in annual institute on Monday, Sept. 11th,at 9 o'clock a.m. On account of sickness in his family, Mr. Wilkinson wasunable to attend, and the duty of conducting the Institute devolved on Prof.A. B. Lemmon.

Friday evening at 8 o'clock the teachers and many of their friends inthe city met at the courthouse for a social reunion. Every person presentseemed a self-constituted committee of one to have a good time. Teachers,forgetting the times they endured during the last term of school, or theanxiety they feel over where they shall work next time, rubbed the wrinklesout of their foreheads and wreathed their faces in smiles; young attorneysput away all thoughts of injunctions, appeals, and bills of particulars,and went zealously in search of attachments; they came without demurrersor stays of proceedings; young merchants dropped the yard stick and scissors,forgot the price of a "new suit," quinine, spelling books andparegoric, and sought "bargains" of a different kind; young bankersand money-lenders quit thinking about checks, drafts, and mortgages, andtheir hilarity would lead one to think their consciences are not troubledby reflections on thirty-six percents, but that quite likely "theyloaned out money gratis;" editors and politicians laid aside the "careof State," and took part in the general enjoyment. Thus closed a verysuccessful session of the Cowley County Teachers' Institute. It was emphaticallya session for work. Everyone had something to do and did it to the bestof his ability. The influence of the Institute will be felt on the schoolsof the county during the coming year. MARY A. BRYANT, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, September 28, 1876.

Mr. Torrance returned from Topeka one day last week with the necessary"papers" to release his client, Mr. Ford, from jail. It will beremembered that Ford was arrested and lodged in jail on an affidavit charginghim with disposing of his goods for the purpose of defrauding his creditors.Mr. Torrance applied for a writ of habeas corpus to the ProbateJudge. After hearing the argument, Judge Gans decided not to release theprisoner. Mr. Torrance moved to vacate the order of arrest before JudgeCampbell, at chambers. The motion was overruled. He then went to Topekaand applied to Associate Justice, D. M. Valentine, for a writ of habeascorpus. Hon. John Martin, the Democratic candidate for Governor, appearedand argued the "other side of the case." In the language of thelawyers, Mr. Torrance "got away with him," for he gained his point,came home, and had his client released from custody.

Mr. Ford was shortly afterward re-arrested, however, on a new affidavitand order of arrest, and is now in jail awaiting next week's term of court.A suit for damages may grow out of it, based on the ground of false imprisonment.Mr. Torrance has shown unusual persistency in the management of this case.

Winfield Courier, September 28, 1876.

The Republican County Central Committee met at the Courthouse last Thursdayand proceeded to organize by electing C. W. Roseberry temporary chairmanand W. H. Gillard temporary secretary.

On motion the following officers were chosen for the coming year: S.M. Jarvis, chairman, and C. H. Eagin, secretary.

On motion adjourned to meet at call of the chairman. W. H. GILLARD, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, September 28, 1876.

Pursuant to a call of the committee of the 88th Representative District,the delegates to the representative convention met in the courthouse atWinfield on Saturday, September 16th, at 10 o'clock a.m. Capt. J. S. Hunt,of Winfield Township, was elected temporary chairman, and Chas. H. Eagin,of Rock Township, temporary secretary.

On motion a committee of five on credentials was appointed: C. H. Eagin,G. L. Walker, S. S. Moore, H. H. Siverd, and F. M. Small were the members.

The committee on credentials reported the following delegates entitledto seats in the convention.

Winfield Township: N. C. McCulloch, J. H. Hill, Chas. Love, J. M. Bair,G. W. Arnold, E. G. Sheridan, J. S. Hunt, W. D. Roberts, G. S. Manser, W.G. Graham.

Maple Township: W. B. Norman, Capt. H. H. Siverd.

Richland Township: Sam Phoenix, J. O. Vanorsdol, Amos Jarvis, W. F. Brown.

Sheridan Township: L. W. Graham, F. M. Small.

Vernon Township: T. B. Ware, B. N. Hopkins, Geo. L. Walker.

Nennescah Township: Wm. Bartlow, A. H. Beck.

Silver Creek Township: John M. Clover, Wm. May.

Tisdale Township: J. F. Thomas, S. S. Moore.

Harvey Township: A. D. Smith.

Rock Creek Township: Reuben Booth, C. H. Eagin, Wm. White, J. M. Barrack.

On motion the report of the committee was adopted.

A motion to allow W. P. Hackney to vote as proxy for G. W. Arnold, principal,and E. P. Hickok, alternate, and to allow T. K. Johnston to vote as proxyfor J. H. Hill, principal, and W. E. Christie, alternate, was lost.

On motion the temporary organization was made the permanent organization.

Nominations being next in order, the name of Leland J. Webb was placedbefore the convention, and he was nominated by acclamation.

The convention then adjourned sine die. J. S. HUNT, Chairman.

CHAS. H. EAGIN, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, September 28, 1876. Editorial Page.

The convention met at the courthouse last Saturday and temporarily organizedby electing E. P. Young chairman and J. W. Curns secretary. Committees wereappointed and the convention adjourned till 1 o'clock.

On reassembling the committee on permanent organization reported AmosWalton as chairman and P. W. Smith as Secretary.

The committee on credentials reported the following as delegates.

Creswell Township: J. Benedict, A. Walton, T. McIntire, M. E. Welch,R. Hoffmaster, W. Goff.

Silver Creek Township: M. J. Thompson, Thomas J. Payne.

Beaver Township: W. D. Lester, Geo. Wright, B. W. Jenkins, W. A. Freeman.

Windsor Township: W. R. Bedell, B. Cue, G. W. Gardenhire.

Pleasant Valley Township: W. H. Nelson, West Holland, J. P. Eckels.

Dexter Township: Wm. Moor, W. E. Meredith, C. N. Gates, A. Hightower.

Maple Township: A. Walck, David Walck.

Richland Township: T. Hart, Jas. Howard, S. B. Hunt, C. R. Turner.

Tisdale Township: C. C. Krow, J. G. Young, W. C. Douglass, E. P. Young.

Vernon Township: G. W. Kimball, Kyle McClung.

Winfield: J. W. McDonald, J. B. Lynn, J. D. Cochran, J. W. Curns, N.W. Holmes, C. C. Black, A. J. Thompson, Wm. Dunn, T. B. Ross, G. W. Yount.

Ninnescah Township: P. O. Copple, Chas. James, P. W. Smith.

Sheridan Township: Sol Smith, J. H. Morrison, Wm. Morrow.

Omnia Township: Elisha Harned, John Smiley.

The following townships were reported not represented: Bolton, Silverdale,Spring Creek, Otter, Cedar, Harvey, Liberty, and Rock, whereupon H. S. Libbyarose and presented his credentials as a delegate from Spring Creek. Onmotion the reports were adopted.

Judge McDonald moved that if there were any persons present from thosetownships not represented, they might be admitted as delegates from saidtownships--carried.

On motion of Judge McDonald, John McAllister was admitted from Liberty,W. H. Grow and A. D. Lee from Rock; J. W. Ledlie from Cedar; and Geo. Harrisand T. J. Jackson, from Harvey.

On motion of P. W. Smith, delegates present were entitled to cast thefull vote of their townships. The convention then proceeded to nominatea county ticket. Judge McDonald nominated A. J. Pyburn as a candidate forState Senator and moved that he be chosen by acclamation. The motion prevailed.

Judge McIntire nominated James Christian for County Attorney. He waschosen by acclamation.

Mr. Lynn nominated J. O. Houx for District Clerk. He was chosen by acclamation.

Mr. Lee nominated H. D. Gans for Probate Judge. After some little squabbling,as will be seen in another column, Judge Gans was chosen by acclamation.

For Superintendent of Public Instruction, W. E. Meredith, P. W. Smith,and Mrs. Ida Brown were placed in nomination. Judge McDonald moved thattwo tellers be appointed--carried. Result of 1st ballot, Meredith 11, Smith27, Brown 21, no choice. Second ballot, Meredith 17, Smith 21, Brown 22.The candidates were then called out and required to explain their positions.Smith, among other things, said he was a Democrat but that he would votefor Hudson for Governor. Meredith said he was a Democrat, a straight outDemocrat, a Tilden and Hendricks Democrat. Mr. Krow said that Mrs. Brown'shusband was a Democrat. The convention then proceeded to a third ballot,which resulted as follows:

Meredith 28, Brown 19, Smith 14. Mr. Smith withdrew in favor of Meredith.The fourth ballot resulted, Meredith 39, Brown 20. On motion Meredith'snomination was made unanimous.

Judge McDonald moved that a county central committee be appointed consistingof one from each township and also a campaign committee consisting of fivemembers who should be centrally located. The following gentlemen comprisethe central committee: T. McIntire, W. D. Lester, N. J. Thompson, W. R.Bedell, J. P. Eckels, Wm. Moon, Adam Walk, Jos. Howard, C. C. Krow, J. B.Lynn, K. McClung, J. W. Ledlie, P. W. Smith, Wm. Morrow, Jno. Smiley, Geo.Harris, Jno. McAllister, Wm. Grow, Jno. Bobbitt, Dennis Harkins, and Wm.Anderson.

Campaign Committee: J. Wade McDonald, H. S. Silver, C. C. Black, Jas.Benedict and J. G. Young. On motion the convention adjourned.

A part of the delegates to the county convention then assembled in thewest part of the courthouse and organized a convention for the 89th district.They elected Amos Walton chairman and Jas. Benedict secretary. The chairmannominated Ed Green, of Creswell Township for representative. On motion thenomination was made by acclamation. Mr. Green thanked them for the compliment.On motion adjourned.

The delegates from the 88th representative district organized by electingJ. W. Curns chairman and C. C. Black secretary. Nominations for Representativebeing in order, Messrs. Wm. Martin, C. C. Krow, and J. G. Young were putin nomination. Mr. Young withdrew. A ballot was taken which resulted asfollows: Krow 11, Martin 23. On motion of J. H. Land the nomination wasmade unanimous. A few remarks were made by Messrs. Pyburn and McDonald andthe convention adjourned.

Excerpts from meeting...

Winfield Courier, October 5, 1876.

City Council met in regular session at the Clerk's office, Oct. 3rd,1876.

A motion was made by Councilman Bliss that $30 be paid out of the citytreasury to the Chicago Journal of Commerce for one cut of courthouseand for the advertising of the city of Winfield in said paper; vote beingtaken, stood as follows: Ayes, C. A. Bliss, M. G. Troup, and H. Brotherton.Nays, A. B. Lemmon and T. B. Myers. The motion being carried, the city clerkwas instructed to credit the treasury with the same.

On motion council adjourned. B. F. BALDWIN, City Clerk.

Excerpt from meeting of County Commissioners...

Arkansas City Traveler, October 11, 1876.

Winfield Courier, October 12, 1876.

The "Grand Opening Ball of the Central Hotel" came off at thecourthouse last night. It was well attended, the music excellent, and thesupper, at Majors', superb. Everyone enjoyed themselves to the fullest capacity.It was a decided success.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, October 26, 1876. Front Page.

Capt. Ryan filled his regular appointment here yesterday, speaking toa large crowd of the Cowley County yeomanry, at the courthouse, in the afternoon.Mr. Ryan never disappoints the people, either in the time of his appointmentsor the character of his speeches.

His visit to the localities in the district distant from the railroad,has made him many friends, even among the Democrats, and you may expectto be surprised at the extent of the majority he will receive in these counties.The people here like to be noticed, and to have some attention shown them,even though they are not possessed of a railroad. They belong to the district"just the same," and their votes will average twelve to the dozenall the way through.

Winfield is one of the best towns we have encountered on our route. Thepopulation is estimated at one thousand, and I think the estimate is small.Yesterday (Saturday) was a very busy day and the scores of teams on Mainstreet, the gaily blanketed Indians, and the festive auctioneer on the corner,reminded me very much of our own Kansas avenue. The beauty of Winfield asa residence point cannot be excelled anywhere in the west, uniting, as itdoes, a fine elevation, a pure, bracing air, magnificent views, mountainwilderness, romantic streams, beautiful drives, and in short, all the charmsof land and water combined. Wirt Walton is one of the institutions of Winfield.An impression is abroad in the land that Wirt is handsome. I think he musthave acquired that reputation last winter in Topeka, while I was absentfrom the city. This is also the home of Prof. A. B. Lemmon, the Republicannominee for State Superintendent. In making the canvass of this county,we have been under many obligations to Mr. Lemmon for valuable assistance--forLemmon aid, so to speak. I am going to take Lemmon in mine on the 7th ofNovember. The indications are that Col. Manning will be successful in therace for State Senator. Webb will go to the House from this county, andthe entire Republican ticket be triumphantly elected.

One of the grandest demonstrations of the year occurred here last night,in honor of the visit of Capt. Ryan and Col. Plumb, of Emporia. The courthousewas packed with ladies and gentlemen, and the enthusiasm was unbounded.An hour before the meeting the Hayes and Wheeler club paraded the principalstreets of the city with torches and flags, headed by the Winfield brassband. About fifty blazing torches turned night into day, and lit up thehandsome Continental uniforms of the men in fine style. All the anvils inthe city were converted into cannon and kept up a ceaseless fire for hours.After a song by the glee club, Col. Plumb was introduced as the people'schoice for United States Senator, the announcement being received with mildapplause, ranging from piping treble to alligator bass. After quiet hadbeen restored, and the brazen instruments became silent as a synod of stars,Col. Plumb proceeded to make an address, which for thoughtfulness, sincerity,logic, and pertinence of illustration, would do Bob Ingersoll no discredit.He spoke for two hours, and would have been listened to patiently for twomore.

Col. Plumb is doing good work for the party and lots of it. He came downto Wichita on Thursday night at 9 o'clock, drove ten miles in the countrythat night on business, returned to Wichita the same night, arose earlyin the morning and rode out several miles to see a friend, returning toWichita again at noon; in the afternoon he made a trip to Wellington, thirtymiles, speaking there Friday night. Saturday morning he journeyed from Wellingtonto Winfield, twenty miles, stopped here for dinner, then secured a freshteam and went to Arkansas City, fifteen miles, returning here last eveningand speaking until 10 o'clock, starting immediately after the meeting forWichita, in order to take the 4 o'clock train for Emporia, where he expectedto start without delay for a point in the interior of Osage County, speakingthere on Monday afternoon, returning to Emporia Sunday night, and startingimmediately on horseback for Eldorado, seventy miles distant, to fill anappointment on Tuesday. This is what I call campaigning in earnest.

Capt. Ryan's route ahead is to Cedar Vale on Monday and Sedan on Tuesday;then through Chautauqua, Elk, Greenwood, and Butler counties. We are muchrejoiced over the result of Ohio, but we are still without tidings fromIndiana.

Winfield Courier, October 26, 1876.

Rev. Chaplain C. C. McCabe will deliver his popular lecture, "Thebright side of Libby Prison," in the courthouse, Winfield, on Mondayevening, Oct. 30, 1876. Admission. 25 cents; reserved seats 50 cents. Doorsopen at 7 o'clock; lecture to commence at 7:30.

We have been informed that one of our citizens used to be an officerin charge of Libby Prison. If this be true, he ought to go and hear McCabeto see whether he pictures it truthfully or not.

Winfield Courier, November 2, 1876.

Capt. Anthony said that "he had no sympathy with the demagogueswho tried to array the debtor against the creditor class," that's whathe said. He didn't say that he had no sympathy with the debtor class, butthat he had no sympathy with the demagogues and that's what hurtsthem.

Capt. Geo. T. Anthony spoke at the courthouse, to a large audience, lastnight, notwithstanding the rain storm that had continued up till a latehour. . . .

Winfield Courier, November 9, 1876.

The Republicans of Winfield Township met pursuant to call, at the CourthouseSaturday, the 4th instant, and proceeded to nominate the following townshipticket:" For trustee, J. S. Hunt; for Clerk, Ed. S. Bedilion; for treasurer,B. F. Baldwin; for justice of the peace, W. M. Boyer; for constables, Ed.R. Evans and Burt Covert. After which the following township central committeewas chosen: Wirt W. Walton, C. C. Pierce, and S. E. Burger.

E. S. TORRANCE, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, November 16, 1876.

Don't fail to attend the Presbyterian Aid Social at the courthouse, onthe evening of the 21st. Something new will be presented for your entertainment.

Winfield Courier, November 16, 1876.

The ladies of the Presbyterian Aid Society will hold a festival at theCourthouse on Tuesday evening, Nov. 21st. All are invited to attend, asan opportunity will be presented to visit the Art Gallery, where many worksof art and science will be exhibited.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 22, 1876.

THE EVENING STAR CLUB of Winfield will open a series of entertainmentswith a Thanksgiving ball, at the courthouse, Thursday, November 30th. Specialinvitations are issued.

Winfield Courier, November 30, 1876.

Don't fail to hear Rev. Rushbridge render "Enoch Arden" atthe courthouse next Tuesday night. It is, in our opinion, with one exception,the finest thing ever written by the gifted Tennyson. That exception ofcourse is "Locksley Hall."

Winfield Courier, November 30, 1876.

Rev. J. L. Rushbridge will read Tennyson's poem, "Enoch Arden,"at the Courthouse in Winfield, on Tuesday evening, December 5th, 1876. Admission25 cents. Doors open at 7 o'clock p.m. Reading to commence at 8 o'clock.

Winfield Courier, November 30, 1876.

Every preparation has been made, that a careful committee could suggest,to make the ball given by the "Evening Star Club" at the courthouse,this evening, the most pleasant ever given in the city. Good music has beensecured and a competent prompter engaged. Several devotees of Terpsichorewill be in attendance from Oxford and Arkansas City, while the youth, beauty,and chivalry of Cowley's capital will be there.

Winfield Courier, December 7, 1876.

Burt held forth at the courthouse Monday night to an appreciative audience.The universal opinion is that the children did well. Eliza, Willie, andthe "Mite" were well received. Prof. Ide is a violinist of morethan ordinary ability. The entertainment last night was not so largely attendedyet the performance was good.

Winfield Courier, December 7, 1876.

This day was quite generally observed by our citizens. There was unionservice at the Courthouse in the morning which was quite generally attended.In the evening, service was conducted by Rev. Platter at the courthouseand Rev. Rushbridge at the stone church. Several dinners were gotten upfor the purpose of entertaining special friends, and we believe nearly everybodyin town tasted turkey during the day. The tables of Messrs. Mansfield, Millington,Greenlee, Bedilion, Black, Manning, and many others were spread for manymore than the total number, while excellent dinners were served at the hotelsand restaurants for regular boarders and their invited guests. There wasbut little business done in town and our streets wore a Sunday-like appearance.

Winfield Courier, December 7, 1876.

The long promised and anxiously awaited opening entertainment of theEastern Star club culminated in a grand ball at the courthouse last Thursdayevening, at which Winfield's beauty, grace, and stars were in attendance.It was without doubt a very pleasant affair and its managers deserve muchpraise for its success.

Every convenience in the way of dressing-rooms, cloak rooms, "programmes,"and "engagements" were at the disposal of the invited. The committeesperformed their duties in a creditable manner. The music stand was decoratedwith the city's and other flags, giving it a starry appearance. Membersof committees were easily designated by ribbons with handsome gold printedstars. All in attendance enjoyed themselves and parted with the wish thatthe social relations inaugurated by this society would grow brighter andbrighter in our little town, till personal animosities and local bitternesswould be forgotten and our citizens meet together and shine with undiminishedradiance like the lamps of a moonless night, the evening *** [Paper nevercompleted sentence.]

Arkansas City Traveler, December 13, 1876.

C. M. Scott. Please give notice that on the first Saturday therewill be an election of officers of County Grange at the courthouse in Winfield.We desire that there may be a general attendance, as there is business ofimportance to transact. Come in full regalia. A rehearsal of the secretwork will be given by the State delegate. J. O. VANORSDOL, Master.

FLORAL, December 11, 1876.

Winfield Courier, December 14, 1876.

The Ladies of the M. E. Society will give a necktie social at the CourthouseWednesday evening, December 20th, consisting of tableaux and supper, alsoa table of fancy articles for sale. No pains will be spared to make thisentertainment a success.

Excerpt from long article...

Winfield Courier, December 14, 1876.

SECTION 14. It shall be the duty of all persons knowing of a fire inprogress to cry the alarm "Fire," and the numeral indicating thenumber of the district in which the fire is located. Also to immediatelycause the bells to be rung, the alarm and the number indicating the districtof the fire, in the order as follows, to-wit: Alarm, short pause, number,short pause; repeat, indefinitely. The bell alarm shall be six to eightrapid strokes, and the bell numbering of the district shall be one tollfor district 1, two tolls for district 2, etc. It shall be the special dutyof such persons as are regularly employed by any authority to ring the bellat the Courthouse, on hearing the alarm of fire, to repair at once to theCourthouse and ring the bell in accordance with the above directions, supersedingany other person he or they may find ringing the bell.

SECTION 15. Any person who shall ring any bell in the manner describedin section 14 at any time, except as in that section authorized, or speciallyauthorized by the Mayor for practice, and any person who shall ring theCourthouse bell in any manner after 9 o'clock in the evening or before 5o'clock in the morning, without special permit from the Mayor, or shallraise a false alarm of fire in any manner, shall pay to the city a finenot exceeding $25 and not less than $3.00, or be imprisoned in the countyjail not exceeding ten days, or both such fine and imprisonment for eachsuch offense.

Excerpts from same long article as noted above...

Winfield Courier, December 14, 1876.

SECTION 11. Any person who shall disturb the operations of the departmentat a fire by making noise, or hindering or interfering with its work, orwho shall disobey the lawful orders of its officers, shall be punished byfine not exceeding fifty dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jailnot exceeding ten days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

SECTION 15. Any person who shall ring any bell in the manner describedin section 14 at any time, except as in that section authorized, or speciallyauthorized by the Mayor for practice, and any person who shall ring theCourthouse bell in any manner after 9 o'clock in the evening or before 5o'clock in the morning, without special permit from the Mayor, or shallraise a false alarm of fire in any manner, shall pay to the city a finenot exceeding $25 and not less than $3.00, or be imprisoned in the countyjail not exceeding ten days, or both such fine and imprisonment for eachsuch offense.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

Horneman, the man who stole the wheat and did the shooting, was boundover in the sum of $2,000, to appear at the next term of the Sedgwick Countycourt. Failing to secure bail, he was sent to jail.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, December 21, 1876. Front Page.

The above represents a fair view of our Court House, looking from thesouthwest. This building was erected during the summer of 1873, at a costof less than $11,000 in County warrants. The Jail, and jailor's residence,a substantial two story brick, built at the same time by our city, standsimmediately in rear of the Court House. It is used by both the city andcounty, and is the only brick jail in Southern Kansas. While we cannot saythat we are proud of the latter, yet it is a matter of congratulation thateven criminals are carefully cared for in Winfield and Cowley County. Thelower story of the Court House is partitioned off into comfortable officesfor the use of our public servants. The upper story is divided into threerooms, two jury and one court room. The latter, at present, is used forall manner of public entertainments, and we presume will be, until Winfieldcan boast of, what she now needs, a public hall.

Had we the "cuts," it would be a pleasure to present a viewof some our substantial brick blocks, churches, and private stone and brickresidences along with this. As we haven't them, the reader will have todraw on his imagination.

Winfield Courier, December 21, 1876.

The Christmas Tree blooms at the Courthouse Saturday evening.

Excerpts from article...

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

Our Christmas tree on Saturday evening, the 23rd, was a success; themost remarkable feature was the very large number of books distributed fromit.

At the last regular communication of Adelphi Lodge No. 110, A. F. andA. M., the following officers were chosen for the ensuing year: W. M., Wm.G. Graham; Sen. W., J. E. Saint; Jun. W., M. G. Troup; Sec., James Kelly;Treas., R. F. Baldwin; Sen. D., C. C. Black; Jun. D., J. C. Roberts; Sen.S., Jas. A. Simpson; Jun. S., N. C. McCulloch; Tyler, W. W. Walton.

They were installed at the Courthouse on the eve of the 27th, St. John'sDay, by Past High Priest, M. L. Read; at the close of the installation ceremonies,the retiring Master Hunt was directed to face the "East" whenBro. McDonald requested "permission to address Bro. J. S. Hunt,"which being granted, he advanced, while he held in his hand a beautifulcasket, and proceeded to deliver a presentation address and invest Bro.Hunt with one of the most elegant and modest P. M. jewels that it has everbeen our fortune to behold, and the speech and response was in such beautifulharmony with the present and the occasion, it was a surprise token of regardfrom the Lodge. After this all were called from "labor to refreshments,"and we turned to the tables where we found that the power and beauty ofthe culinary art had been exhausted to please the appetite and refresh theinner man.

Winfield Courier, January 11, 1877.

The "party lash" hangs up in the Courthouse.

Winfield Courier, January 11, 1877.

The office of County Superintendent will be open every Saturday, untilfurther notice, in the Courthouse.

Winfield Courier, January 11, 1877.

Reverends Rushbridge and Platter are holding a series of interestingreligious meetings this week at the Courthouse.

Winfield Courier, January 11, 1877.

The Cowley County District Grange had a good meeting last Saturday atthe Courthouse, and elected the following officers for the ensuing year:Wm. White, Master; Ed. Green, Overseer; G. N. Fowler, Lecturer; C. C. Krow,Stewart; H. L. Barker, Asst. Stewart; S. N. Sparks, Chaplain; Jas. O. Vanorsdal,Treasurer; C. Coon, Secretary; F. Schwantes, Gate Keeper; Mrs. Vanorsdal,Ceres; Mrs. Barker, Pomona; Mrs. White, Flora; and Miss Birdzell, Lady Asst.Steward.

Winfield Courier, January 25, 1877.

We understand that the party at the Courthouse this evening is exclusivelya club dance, given for the benefit of the members of the Evening Star Club.

Winfield Courier, February 8, 1877.

The Grouse Valley is pretty well represented at the Courthouse: Burden,Troup, McDermott, Bryan, Story, and Gans.

Winfield Courier, February 8, 1877.

NOTICE. To all Patrons in good standing. There will be a special meetingof District Grange at the Courthouse, in Winfield, on Thursday, Feb. 22,1877, at one o'clock. Also, the same day, at 7 p.m., the fifth degree willbe conferred. Brother Stevens, the State Lecturer, will address the meetingat one o'clock. Come one, come all. Bring your regalia and your dinner basketswell filled and let us have a good time. WM. WHITE, Master.

C. COON, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, February 15, 1877.

Don't forget the Winfield Township taxpayers' meeting next Saturday at2 p.m., at the Courthouse.

Winfield Courier, February 15, 1877.

The dance to be given at the Courthouse next Thursday evening, the 22ndinstant, by the W. E. S. C., will undoubtedly be the grandest party evergiven in Cowley County.

Winfield Courier, February 15, 1877.

Owing to the fact of a previous engagement of the Courthouse, the meetingof the Pomona Grange is postponed to the first Saturday in March. See noticeelsewhere.

Winfield Courier, February 15, 1877.

The first regular meeting of the Philomathic society of Winfield, willbe held at the Courthouse on Tuesday evening, Feb. 20, 1877.

1. Miscellaneous Business. 2. Regular Business. 3. Music. 4. Essay--ByD. A. Millington. 5. Music.

6. Discussion of the question: Resolved, That the right of suffrageshould be restricted by property and educational qualifications.

7. Music. 8. Scientific and Historical questions by the audience, tobe answered by some persons appointed at the next meeting. 9. Report ofCommittee on programme.

Exercises to begin at 7 o'clock, p.m. All are invited to attend.

Winfield Courier, February 15, 1877.

The taxpayers of Winfield Township are requested to meet at the Courthousein Winfield on Saturday, February 17th, at 2 o'clock, p.m., to discuss andvote upon the following resolution.

Resolved, That the taxpayers of Winfield Township who are inthe meeting assembled, request the members of the State Legislature fromthis county to use all honorable means to so amend Section 5, of Chapter107, of the laws of 1876, that counties having no railroad indebtednessmay avail themselves of the provisions of that act by a majority vote.

Also, to take such other action to promote the railroad interests ofthis county as the meeting shall deem advisable.

Members of Railroad Committee.

Winfield Courier, February 22, 1877. Editorial Page.

The object of the meeting of Winfield Township taxpayers, which assembledlast Saturday at the Courthouse, was thwarted by the opponents of a railroad.A large number of men were present and voted to defeat the object of themeeting who were not taxpayers; a large number of men who did not belongin the township were present and did the same thing; the meeting was notallowed to vote upon the resolution offered; false statements were madeto mislead men who wanted to adopt the resolution asking the legislatureto change the law.

Since the action of the meeting held two weeks ago last Tuesday and priorto last Saturday's meeting, at least one hundred taxpayers of Winfield Townshiphad told us that they wanted the law changed and desired an opportunityto so express themselves. In response to this desire the railroad committeeissued the call for a meeting. About two hundred people assembled to thatcall. As soon as the call was issued, certain individuals, referred to elsewherein these columns, set themselves very busily to work to prevent the passageof the resolution to be offered. They could not do it by fair means, andso unfair ones were adopted.

In the first place, under the call, no one had any business there excepttaxpayers who were residents of Winfield Township. In the second place,no other question was in order except that of voting for or against theresolution for which the meeting was called to act upon. On the contrary,however, men voted who were not taxpayers and who were non-residents ofthe township. And to prevent action on the resolution, the following substitutewas offered and bulldozed through the meeting:

[NOTE. We have not been able to obtain the resolution, but it practicallynullified the other.]

We were not present at the meeting, but previous to its assembling, thesentiments of three out of every four persons who intended to be presentwas that the resolution should be adopted. But parliamentary tactics andmisrepresentations thwarted their wishes.

The result of this meeting is to be regretted. The legislature will notadjourn until about ten days after the holding of that meeting. If the taxpayersof this township had expressed themselves decidedly in favor of that change,and then a delegation of three or four active citizens had presented thatexpression to the legislature, there is no doubt but the present two thirdsrestriction would have been removed, and thereby we would have been ableto secure a railroad.

Winfield Courier, February 22, 1877. Editorial Page.

EDITOR COURIER: Sojourning in your pretty little town for a few days,I was induced to attend a meeting of the taxpayers held at the Courthouseon Saturday last, looking to the modification of a recent law that had beenpassed evidently in the interest of some railroad corporations whose interestthe law makers desired to protect, requiring a two-thirds majority in orderto vote bonds to any railroad organization that sought to bring a railroadinto a county. On organizing the meeting it soon became evident that therewas a violent faction, arrayed principally on the east side of the room,whose object was to defeat the purpose for which the meeting was called.

Speaker No. 1, an elderly gentleman, commenced by stating the objectthat prompted the calling of the citizens together, the great need thatexisted for a railroad to Winfield, and how

every bushel of grain, every head of stock, and every acre of land wouldbe enhanced in value and benefitted thereby. Proceeding in a very moderateand candid manner, he proceeded to show the probable cost, how comparativelylittle it would increase taxation, the increasing popularity of narrow gaugerailroads, showed how a ruinous indebtedness was improbable, and duplicatedon the part of a railroad impossible, by stating that the laws of Kansasmade it unlawful for a county to vote more than four thousand dollars permile, nor allowed a single dollar to be paid until the road was completedto its place of destination.

No. 2, a young lawyer, face as white as a sheet, style eminently demagogic,and of the annihilation order, came promptly to the front. He desired itto be distinctly understood that he was all railroad, that his interestwas identical with that of every resident of the county, that he was ascapable as any to decide what was best for the county, would suffer no oneto abridge his rights as a citizen, had been a member of the legislature,and was as good as No. 1, the statements of No. 1 to the contrary notwithstanding.He then ventured some legerdemain, understood only by limbs of the law,about the unconstitutionality of the law, deprecated bonds, having to goto Amsterdam, in Germany, to have them cashed, and concluded by offeringa substitute for the original motion and perpetrating a deliberate falsehoodby telling the meeting that whatever their action might be, it would endin smoke, inasmuch as the legislature would adjourn before the result oftheir deliberations reach Topeka. We were informed that this young chaphad lived in this and adjoining counties for the last five or six years,has a chronic longing for office, does not own an acre of land or a bushelof grain, and that the Sheriff of the county carries in his pocket a taxwarrant of ten dollars against him for collection.

No. 3 now advanced to the front from the west side of the hall, a plainlooking man, farmer, owning half section of land and paid for. He openedout in a vigorous style, claiming that the farmers were as much interestedas others, and to a far greater extent than No. 2, who owned nothing; urgedthe farmers to think and act for themselves and not to be intimidated bylegal twaddle invented for their confusion and defeat by those who weremost likely paid for their small talk. The style of this speaker createda good deal of merry enthusiasm, his arguments were logical, forcible, andwitty. He rattled away, insisting that prompt action was called for in orderto invite railroad enterprise to Cowley County, where none needed the helpof the Iron Horse more than the farmer.

No. 4 next elbowed his way to the front and peremptorily asked, "whatall this improper talk was about?" The style of the speaker smackedof the supercilious, and the gist of his remarks was that he, like No. 2,was an irrepressible advocate for a railroad, but was satisfied with thelaw as it stood and would do his "level best" to prevent it frombeing changed, railroad or no railroad.

No. 5 stepped out with alacrity and with a self-satisfied air proceededto enlighten the natives, for their special benefit, on railroad rascality.This speaker was a small man, with gold spectacles, a Methodist preacher,had some experience on the subject about which he proposed to talk, knewa county that had voted one hundred and sixty thousand dollars bonds toa wild-cat railroad company by the majority vote and got fooled, therefore,thought the two-thirds vote the safest. This interesting talker halted everynow and then and gave a knowing smile which seemed to say, "Now, don'tyou think I know something?" This little itinerant preacher, I wasinformed, had only been in the county a few months and was likely to leaveit again in two weeks, yet he assumed to know as much about its needs andnecessities as the "oldest inhabitant."

No. 6 here put in an appearance, an aged, portly gentleman, with a powerfulvoice. He claimed to be the first man in the county, "you know I was,"said he. Had offered to give forty acres of his land for a railroad; toldthe farmers that two-thirds of their farms were mortgaged, and for aughthe knew "a majority of the other third;" he was in favor of themajority vote, fought thirteen years in support of that privilege, but advisedcaution on the part of the farmers in view of their financial embarrassments.He did not seem to understand that there is a "time in the affairsof man when caution may do more harm than good by increasing embarrassmentsinstead of relieving them." Who is there so blind as not to be ableto see that a railroad to Winfield would increase by at least one half thevalue of every farm in Cowley County? Who is there that cannot see thatevery farmer, every banker, every lawyer and debtor, every merchant, mechanic,and laborer would be benefitted the very moment the locomotive was heardrushing across the prairie of your beautiful country? If any caution isnecessary in your case, it is against doing anything to abridge the prospectsof railroad enterprise looking towards the valley of the Walnut and theArkansas.

Short as my stay was in your town, I learned of the existence of twofactions in your midst, whose inordinate folly, if persisted in, will killit dead. One is a faction of money loaners who continue to grind out theirthree percent per month from the impoverished and helpless occupants ofthe land, many of whom will soon have to give up their feeble tenancy. Thisfaction is aided by spoonies, who are governed entirely by party and politicalconsiderations, and who glory in the defeat of any and every action or propositionintroduced or recommended by their neighbors. A STRANGER.

Winfield Courier, February 22, 1877.

The Winfield Debating Society had a very pleasant time at the Courthouselast Tuesday evening. Those weekly gatherings can be made profitable andentertaining.

Winfield Courier, February 22, 1877.

A man who does not pay taxes was paid at T. K. Johnson's drug store inthis city last Saturday to go over to the Courthouse and vote against therailroad resolutions. How are you corruption? Who is furnishing money tobeat the taxpayers of Cowley County out of a railroad.

Winfield Courier, February 22, 1877.

The next regular meeting of the Philomathic society of Winfield willbe held at the Courthouse, on Friday evening, March 2nd, 1877.

1. Music by Miss Newman. 2. Select Reading; by Mrs. J. D. Pryor. 3. WeeklyPaper, by Rev. J. L. Rushbridge. 4. Music, by Miss Gowen. 5. Answers toscientific questions. 6. Essay by F. S. Jennings.

7. Discussion. Resolved, "That the practice of the lawelevates the profession."

8. Scientific questions by the audience. 9. Adjournment.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 28, 1877.

THE OFFICE OF COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT will be open, until further notice,on Saturday of every week, in the courthouse.

Winfield Courier, March 1, 1877.

Rev. S. B. Fleming, of Arkansas City, preached very interesting sermonsat the Courthouse last Sunday morning and evening.

Winfield Courier, March 1, 1877.

The ball given at the Courthouse on last Thursday evening, by the EveningStar Club, was certainly the grandest affair of the kind ever given in Winfield.The hall presented a magnificent appearance, being decorated with evergreensand the stars and stripes. The ball opened with the Evening Star Club promenade,which was grand. Among the "Belles of the Ball," some very elaboratecostumes were represented, but as our reporter has never learned the distinctionbetween black alpaca and gros grain at $5.00 per yard, he deems it bestto omit the usual descriptions of the costumes.

Among the happy throng of dancers we noticed Mc. D. Stapleton and lady,George Lee and Miss Mary A. Wooden, and David A. Dale and Miss Flora Ramage,of Lazette. The music by the Winfield string band was the best furnishedany party for some time. The party was well attended and everyone presentseemed to enjoy themselves. The programme was finished at 1:30 a.m., andeverybody is getting ready for the next one.

Winfield Courier, March 1, 1877.

The office of county Superintendent will be open every Saturday, RoomNo. 6, in the Courthouse. R. C. STORY, Co. Supt.

Winfield Courier, March 1, 1877.

Winfield Courier, March 8, 1877.

We are daily in receipt of letters making inquiry about this county.Most of these questions are answered on the outside of this paper. A fewinquiries have come up in some letters that we have on hand and we answerthem all herein and shall send the writers copies of this paper.

Winfield is the county seat of Cowley County. It has a city organization,population fully 1,000. It is a beautiful and healthy town. Excellent wateris invariably found at a depth of twenty-two feet. This is the average depthof wells all over the county. The county is 33 miles square. There is alarge tract of excellent land in the county yet unsettled which belongsto the government and can be bought after being settled upon and a residenceof six months, in tracts not exceeding 160 acres, at one dollar and twenty-fivecents per acre. No larger tract of land than this can be bought of the government.Land can be purchased from the present settlers at from three to ten dollarsper acre. The very best tracts of land in the county containing runningwater, plenty of timber and bottom land, near to schools, and with a smallamount of improvements thereon can be purchased for ten dollars per acre.Taxes are about four percent. Many schoolhouses, several bridges, and acourthouse have been built, and these must be paid for. Our taxes will diminishin percentum from this time forward.

Winfield Courier, March 8, 1877. Editorial Page.

EDITOR OF COURIER: Will you allow me, through the COURIER, to correctsome errors that are prevalent among the Republicans. It appears that yourparty has an idea that the Democrats are opposed to everything in the shapeof improvement, especially that we don't want a railroad. All this arisesfrom a want of information, and this want, by your permission I will supply.

To begin with, I want it understood that the Wah Hoss that you have beenharping about through your columns is not a Democrat, never was one, andwe are not responsible for anything that Bill Hackney says or does. We rodethe mule last fall for electioneering purposes, but he did us more harmthan good, and just because we patted and petted him to make a cat's pawto worry the Republicans, many of them concluded he had changed his politics.Sir, if he were a Democrat, we would read him out of the party. Such menwould kill any party that would patronize him. As soon as the election wasover we turned him out to pasture, and we shall not take him up again unlesswe get another dirty job on hand that no Democrat will touch and then wemay give him another call, as such work is adapted to his nature, and wecan get him cheaper than anyone else.

I hope these explanations will satisfy your readers and that they willcease pointing the finger of scorn at every Democrat they pass and say,"There is a Hackney man, and he opposes railroads." I do not knowone Democrat that is opposed to a railroad coming to Cowley County, andfurther, I do not know of one but who will vote for bonds to build it. Weare not talking politics now, we mean business.

We will drop Hackney for the present and take up another sprig not quiteso large, the editor of the Telegram. Many of your readers aretrying to palm him off on us, but you can't come it. He is no more a Democratthan Hackney. But, say you, if he is not a Democrat, why do you patronizehim? You take his paper. Not quite so fast, if you please. Hold on tillI tell you how that is. There are a few men that pay Allison for doing theirdirty work for them, and he sends the paper to any person the joint stockcompany orders, and that's how we take his paper. We would not pay a centfor such a dirty sheet. The St. Louis department is all that is worth reading,and that is foreign to our interests. I hope this explanation will satisfyyou that he is not one of us and that you will cease trying to palm offon us all the trundle-bed trash there is in the country.

We are just much as ashamed at the conduct of these men opposing ourinterests as any Republican can be. Such men are like grasshoppers, themore we have of them the worse we are off. They are splendid eaters forlittle fellows, but are death on supplies.

If we never had been disgusted with Bill Hackney before, his conductat that railroad meeting on the 17th, ult., would be sufficient cause tostamp him with eternal infamy. He had no more business sticking in his gabthere than your bread and butter preacher, and neither of them receivedany thanks for their false representations from the Democrats. They bothgot pay for their small talk but not from us. The Democrats enjoyed thedrubbing Bill got from that old farmer as well as any Republican and wereequally as proud of him for telling the usurper to his teeth that the meetingwas not called for jackleg lawyers who pay no taxes but for producers, merchants,and mechanics; men that were a benefit to the county and not a curse, likethe small men that sell their birthright for a mess of pottage. An old farmerand a Democrat from Pleasant Valley on leaving the Courthouse on that occasionremarked to his neighbor: "Hackney ought to have a rope around hisneck and it tied to a good stout limb."

A gentleman of Winfield (a Democrat) said to me, "I would not givethis stump of a cigar for Bill Hackney," and another gentleman remarked"that was the best thing ever happened to Bill, he is always stickinghis nose where he has no business." I must now turn my attention tothe slang that is being published by Allison against that farmer for daringto assert his rights as a taxpayer against these gabby politicians thatpay no taxes. The Democrats in his neighborhood say that farmer is a manthat tends to his own business, that he is a good neighbor and law abidingcitizen, a man of learning, and that he is putting forth more efforts toelevate the rising generation than any other, and that his efforts are appreciatedby the community; and they denounce Allison as a calumniator, a braggart,and a liar, and like other intelligent Democrats, they deny that he belongsto the party.

In conclusion let me say to your readers that I will defend the Democraticparty now as I did in the rebellion. The Republicans at that time threatenedmy life for defending the party, but I sill live to throw back your buzzardbait in your own teeth. We can't swallow your Hackney; you must masticatehim yourselves. As for Allison, a big toad could swallow him at one bite,but no Democrat will bite.

As soon as we can get a man of sense and a true Democrat to do our publishing,one that will be a credit instead of disgrace, we will turn Allison outto pasture with Hackney.

Winfield Courier, March 8, 1877.

MARRIED. David Crumford and Savannah Caviness were married at the Courthouselast Saturday night by Judge Gans.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 14, 1877. Front Page.

The various township assessors met at the Courthouse on Monday last,for the purpose of adopting a uniform personal property valuation list.Every township in the county was represented by its assessor except one.The meeting was organized by electing Capt. J. S. Hunt Chairman and S. S.Moore Secretary. On motion the following grades and appraisem*nts were adoptedfor the present year.

HORSES. Stallions and fast horses, from $150 to $500; work horses, 1stgrade, from $75 to $150; 2nd grade, from $35 to $75; ponies and colts, from$10 to $35.

NEAT CATTLE. 1st grade, bulls and four-year-old fat cattle, and over,from $30 to $45; 2nd grade, bulls and all fat steers less than 4 years old,$20 to $30; Cows--1st grade, from $20 to $30; 2nd grade, from $10 to $20.Steers--three-year-old, from $15 to $30; two-year-old, and heifers, from$8 to $15; yearlings, from $3 to $8. Twenty percent off for Texas cattle.

WORK CATTLE. 1st grade, from $70 to $100; 2nd grade, from $40 to $75.

MULES. 1st grade, per pair, from $200 to $250; 2nd grade, per pair, from$75 to $200; young mules, from $25 to $75; asses, from $20 to $250.

SHEEP. Fine wool bucks, from $7 to $13; common, from $1.50 to $5.

HOGS. From $2 to $25.

GOATS. From $1 to $3.

AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. First class headers, harvesters, and threshingmachines; 50 percent off from first cost; reapers, mowers, and wagons, 30percent off from first cost; all other farming implements left to the judgmentof the assessor.

Motion made and carried that all grain be assessed at its cash valueat the bin and crib.

Motion made and carried that the papers in Winfield and Arkansas Citybe requested to print this basis gratuitously. S. S. MOORE, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, March 15, 1877.

The Christians are holding their protracted meetings in the Courthousethis week.

Winfield Courier, April 5, 1877.

On Tuesday evening a red hot railroad meeting was held at the Courthouse.The house was full. S. C. Smith was chosen chairman and W. M. Allison, secretary.A report of what had been done to secure an east and west railroad was made,and the steps thus far taken cordially endorsed. Enthusiastic speeches weremade by several gentlemen. Perfect unanimity prevailed. Canvassing and Financecommittees were raised and the following resolutions were adopted.

Resolved, That we, as citizens of Winfield, hereby pledge ourconfidence, sympathy, and assistance to each of the committees appointedby this meeting for the prosecution of this canvass.

Resolved, That we, as citizens of Cowley County, will each putforth our utmost endeavors to carry out and complete the M., P. & E.,W. B. railroad enterprise now before us.

Winfield Courier, April 12, 1877.

The supper at the Courthouse, which was given by the ladies of the M.E. church, was a grand affair. The receipts amounted to about $30, and willbe added to the church building fund.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 2, 1877.

Before leaving this place last Tuesday week, Sheriff Walker deputizedA. W. Patterson, and offered him a bonus of fifteen dollars if he wouldcapture John Barber, who had escaped from the authorities at Dexter twodays before. Mr. Patterson secured the assistance of Constable Gray, andthe two started in pursuit. Before going far, they learned he had gone upthe Walnut, and immediately followed. After hunting the most of the night,they abandoned the pursuit until next morning.

In the morning Patterson and George Walker found the trail of the criminaland followed it until they came to the house of Robert White, where it stopped.Alighting from the buggy both went into the house and found the man lyingin bed asleep, with a Colt's improved revolver and Bowie knife hanging intheir sheaths on the bed post near his head. These were taken possessionof by the officers, and a gun and pistol aimed at his head while they tookhold of his leg to awaken him. As soon as he opened his eyes, Pattersonsaid to him, "You are my prisoner." He realized his situationat once, and coolly remarked, "Where are you going to take me?"He was told that he would have to go to Winfield, and he readily assentedto it, as his wound needed careful treatment. He told the officers he didnot want to go back to Elk County for fear his father and brother wouldmob him.

In conversation afterwards he told the officers if he had not been wounded,they could not have taken him. In reply to a question of killing the soldiersin Texas, he stated he had heard of it and that it was a man by the samename as his own, but not him. He is now in jail at Winfield, awaiting trial.From all accounts, his father and brother are not as worthy people as theymight be, as the father of the culprit, it is said, sent his son to shootthe half brother, saying he had $6,000 to clear him with.

Winfield Courier, May 10, 1877.

Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners will meetat my office, in the Courthouse in Winfield, on Monday, June 4th, at 10o'clock, a.m., of said day and proceed to equalize the assessment of property,as required by law. At which time and place all persons feeling aggrievedcan appear and have all errors in the returns corrected.

Winfield Courier, May 17, 1877. Editorial Page.

The railroad meeting at the Courthouse last Saturday was not so largelyattended as it would have been had it not rained so as to prevent personsfrom remote townships being present.

The result of the meeting was practically the same--unanimity of feelingthroughout, a general and determined line of policy agreed upon, a determinationto put forth every honest effort to carry the bonds for the east and westproposition and to "nail down the hatchways" on the innumerablelies circulated by the enemies of the same.

A wordy little war between a Winfield and an Arkansas City divine, culminatingin an unconditional surrender of the latter, helped to enliven the occasion.

The resolution, as published in the report of the proceedings, was offeredby W. W. Limbocker, one of the sterling, thorough-going, hard-working farmersof which Winfield Township and Cowley County is justly proud. These arenot only his sentiments, but those of a majority of the toiling, thinkingmen of this "province."

Winfield Courier, May 17, 1877. Editorial Page.

At a railroad meeting of the citizens of Cowley County, held at the Courthouse,in Winfield, on motion Reuben Boothe was elected chairman and C. M. Woodsecretary. By request E. C. Manning stated the objects of the meeting andthen read a lengthy letter from the president of the Parsons railroad company,explaining his absence from the meeting and assuring the people of Cowleythat the road would be built if the aid was voted. Mr. Manning further gavea full detail of the necessity, the probability, and the prospect of a railroadthrough the county from the east. Amos Walton, of Arkansas City, was calledupon but failed to respond. Rev. Mr. Rusbridge then spoke in favor of theeast and west proposition for railroad, and also exposed the attempted perpetrationof frauds in opposition to the E. & M. R. R. Rev. Mr. Fleming of ArkansasCity made a few remarks in explanation of his position on narrow gauge R.R. Mr. Mitchell, of Ark. City, was called upon and responded with remarksin favor of north and south railroad. Mr. Hackney, of Winfield, was calledupon and spoke in favor of the east and west railroad. Mr. C. M. Wood, J.B. Evans, E. P. Young, and others, spoke on the subject.

The following resolution was adopted:

Resolved, That we, the citizens of Cowley County, have fullconfidence in the Memphis, Parsons & Ellsworth R. R. Western Branch,project and that we will support it at the forthcoming election.

On motion the meeting adjourned. REUBEN BOOTH, Chairman.

C. M. WOOD, Secretary.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 23, 1877.

DISTRICT COURT in Cowley County adjourned last Thursday evening. Barberwas sentenced to six months in the county jail for attempting to commitrape on his half sister.

Winfield Courier, June 7, 1877.

Have you seen the new window blinds in the offices at the Courthouse?

Winfield Courier, June 7, 1877.

The ice cream festival given by the ladies of the M. E. Church Society,at the Courthouse on last Friday evening was the most enjoyable entertainmentwe have attended this season.

Receipts about $25.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1877.

On Tuesday the Sheriff of Sumner County arrested at Arkansas City, thiscounty, on a requisition from the Governor of Iowa, one John O. Fieldkirchner,of State Center, Marshal County, Iowa, and lodged him in the Winfield jailto await further orders. The young man is charged with seduction, whichunder the laws of the State of Iowa is very severely punished. Telegram.

Winfield Courier, June 14, 1877.

EDITOR COURIER: On the evening of May 4th the Ladies' Mutual ImprovementSociety, of Winfield, gave a public entertainment, but which, through somecombination of circ*mstances the town papers have failed to notice. Of coursethe editors are too gallant to neglect, intentionally, such a treat as wason that evening given to the fine audience assembled in the Courthouse.Is it too late to do even tardy justice to this event? Really it was anevent that deserves more than a passing notice, for it proved the existenceof a society in our city whose aim is the cultivation of the social andintellectual faculties of its members. Can any society have a higher ora nobler purpose?

The salutatory, by Mrs. John D. Pryor, was pronounced admirable and sensibleby all who have spoken of it. The quotation of poems from female poets wasa brilliant selection of choice thoughts. The essay of Mrs. Tony Boyle,"Waiting," was most excellent in style and brim full of fine ideas.The reading by Miss Wickersham, Misses Alice and Nellie Aldrich, were quitecreditable in manner as well as matter. In the dialogue, "The CountryCousin," Miss Kate Millington demonstrated her ability to "shine"in the kitchen not less than in the parlor. Mrs. Doctor Mansfield's waxworks formed a collection of beauty, grace, wit, worth, and genius rarelyfound in one assemblage, and to be justly appreciated, ought to be seen.The hen song was original, unique, mysterious. Only the most cultivatedtaste and the most refined ear could appreciate its beauties. The baby song,a quotation from Bitter Sweet, was lovely in conception and as lovely inexecution. The exercises were interspersed with solos, duets, and quartettes,beautiful in thought and expression. The closing solo, by Miss Gowen, wasone of the finest songs of the evening.

Truly may our citizens feel proud of this society, and may we all rejoicewhen again it will open its doors to a similar entertainment.

Winfield Courier, June 14, 1877.

of the Winfield public schools came off Friday afternoon of last weekunder the direction of Geo. W. Robinson, principal. The four schools unitedin giving an entertainment in the Courthouse hall. These exercises consistedof songs, declamations, essays, dialogues, and a paper. Jay Bryan, in awell delivered declamation, told us why a dog's nose is always cold, andSamuel Aldrich rendered the "Wedding of Whitinsville" quite well.Three little girls, Ada Rushbridge, Minnie Andrews, and Nellie Plank gavea dialogue teaching the true source of pleasure, and Minnie Quarles andAnna Hunt illustrated the difference between the "good old times"and the present degenerate age. Frank Robinson came to the rescue of themuch-abused grandmothers, while George Black advised us to "smile"whenever we can. Berkey Bartlett gave a good rendition of "The SculptorBoy," and Johnny Howland told us how well we look "sitting around."

The essays by Misses Robertson, Nauman, and Winslow, were well read,and showed that this important branch of education has not been neglectedby our teachers.

Lady Clare, by Miss Lizzie Kinne; Maud Muller, by Miss Laura McMillen;and The Ballad Carnilhan, by Miss Eugene Holmes, were recitations of somelength and much merit.

The opening song was a good selection, and was well rendered. The quartette,Beautiful Rain, sung by Misses Jennie Hane, Lutie Newman, Eugene Holmes,and Jennie Lowry, was finely executed and highly appreciated by the audience.

The exercises altogether were quite pleasant, and scholars and teachersdeserve praise for the labors which ended in this afternoon entertainment.

Winfield Courier, June 14, 1877.

On last Saturday night a horse was stolen from C. W. Wooden, living abouttwo miles south of town. Mr. Will Johnson, who has been working in thiscity since last winter, is the supposed thief. On last Friday evening hevisited Mr. Wooden and was looking at his horse, which was lariated somedistance from the house. On leaving he told Mr. Wooden he was going to hisformer home in Texas. He was seen on Saturday afternoon lying on the prairie,with his own pony lariated, but on Sunday was not to be found and Mr. Wooden'shorse was missing. Geo. Walker, the deputy sheriff, was at once notified,who immediately started in pursuit. He hunted over the prairie to the ArkansasRiver, until he found the thief's trail, which he followed to Wichita, arrivingat that place about 5 o'clock in the evening on Monday. Within twenty minutesafter his arrival, Mr. Johnson was under arrest. He was lodged in jail inthis city yesterday afternoon.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 4, 1877.

PROF. HOYT is organizing a class in gymnastic performances. The courthouseis the place where they exercise themselves. The professor is quite an expertat the various tricks on the horizontal bar, tumbling, etc., having beenconnected at various times with traveling exhibitions. He is as good asany of them. Eldorado Press.

You can bet your last nickel on our "Buffalo Joe." He gavelessons to the circus performers here two years ago.

Excerpts from long article...

Winfield Courier, July 12, 1877.

Winfield Courier, August 9, 1877.

Two different companies, in which the Courthouse has been insured, havefailed and the county has lost the insurance money. T. K. Johnston was theagent who wrote up the policies.

Winfield Courier, August 16, 1877. Editorial. E. C. Manning,Editor.

The Republican voters of Cowley County are hereby notified that therewill be a delegate convention of Republicans to be held at the Courthousein the city of Winfield on Saturday, Sept. 22nd, 1877, at 11 o'clock A.M.,for the purpose of nominating one Sheriff, one County Clerk, one Registerof Deeds, one Treasurer, one County Surveyor, one Coroner.

Also one Commissioner each for districts No. 1, 2, and 3, to be nominatedby the delegates from their respective districts.

The following is the representation each township is entitled to in theconvention as fixed by the Central Committee, at their meeting Aug. 4th,1877.

Beaver, Cedar, Harvey, Liberty, Maple, Ninnescah, Omnia, Otter, PleasantValley, Silver Creek, Sheridan, Spring Creek, Silverdale, Tisdale, two delegates.

Bolton, Dexter, Rock Creek, Richland, Vernon, Windsor, three delegates.

Creswell, four delegates.

Winfield, six delegates.

It is recommended by the committee that the primary meetings for theelection of delegates be held on Saturday, Sept. 15, 1877, at 2 o'clockp.m., at the usual place of voting in each township, except in townshipswhere there are two voting precincts, in which case the place of meetingmay be designated by the Chairman of the Township Committee, except furtherthat in Winfield and Creswell townships said primaries will be held at 1o'clock p.m.

Winfield Courier, August 16, 1877.

Prof. L. B. Kellogg, of Emporia, will address the teachers and citizensFriday evening at the Courthouse on "Education for the People."Free to all. Give him a house full.

Winfield Courier, August 23, 1877.

The Republican voters of Cowley County are hereby notified that therewill be a delegate convention of the Republican party to be held at theCourthouse, in the city of Winfield, on Saturday, September 22nd, 1877,at 11 o'clock, a.m., for the purpose of nominating the following officers:

One Sheriff, one County Clerk, one Register of Deeds, one Treasurer,one County Surveyor, one Coroner.

Also one Commissioner each for districts 1, 2, and 3, to be nominatedby the delegates from their respective districts.

The following is the Representation each township is entitled to in theconvention, as fixed by the Central Committee at their meeting Aug. 4th,1877.

Beaver, Cedar, Harvey, Liberty, Maple, Ninnescah, Omnia, Otter, PleasantValley, Silver Creek, Sheridan, Spring Creek, Silverdale, Tisdale, two delegateseach.

Bolton, Dexter, Rock Creek, Richland, Vernon, Windsor, three delegateseach.

Creswell, four delegates.

Winfield, six delegates.

Total, 56.

It is ordered by the Committee that the primary meetings for the electionof delegates be held on Saturday, Sept. 15th, 1877, at 2 o'clock p.m., atthe usual places of voting, in each township, except in townships wherethere are two precincts, in which case the place of meeting shall be designatedby the Chairman of the township committee, except further that in Winfieldand Creswell townships, said primaries will be held at 1 o'clock p.m.

Let every Republican voter in the county be present at the primary meetingsat the hours above designated, in order that a fair and impartial representationmay be had in the convention.

By order of the Republican Central Committee. T. K. JOHNSTON, Chairman.

NOTE: IN THE PREVIOUS ISSUE, COURIER PRINTED ELECTION NOTICE BY CHAS.H. EAGIN, SECRETARY...IT WAS REPEATED IN THIS ISSUE...THE NOTICE GIVEN BYEAGIN AND JOHNSTON WERE MORE OR LESS IDENTICAL EXCEPT EAGIN SAID "Itis recommended by the committee that the primary meetings for the electionof delegates be held on Saturday, Sept. 15, 1877, etc.," WHEREAS JOHNSTONSAID "It is ordered by the committee, etc.," and added final paragraph:"Let every Republican voter in the county be present at the primarymeetings at the hours above designated, in order that a fair and impartialrepresentation may be had in the convention," followed by the line"By order of the Republican Central Committee."

Winfield Courier, August 23, 1877.

Mr. D. A. Millington will lecture before the teachers and citizens atthe Courthouse on Friday evening next. Subject: Prairie and Forest Fires.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1877.

On Friday night of last week, W. L. Han, living on Grouse Creek, fourteenmiles from the mouth, brought into this place one Thomas Conkhite, whomhe had pursued and arrested for stealing a dark bay horse from his herd.The horse was taken by Conkhite while the owner was at dinner, and riddento South Haven, where his father lives. As soon as Mr. Han found his horsemissing, he followed the thief, and came upon him on the prairie near SouthHaven. When Conkhite saw Han, he started his horse on a run. Han rode thebest horse, and soon came within shooting distance, and fired two shots.Conkhite then threw up his hands and cried: "I'll surrender; for God'ssake, don't shoot me!" He was then brought into town and tried beforeJudge Christian, who bound him over in the sum of $300 and gave him in chargeof Wm. Gray, the city marshal. Mr. Gray handcuffed him and kept him untilthree o'clock in the morning, when he deputized Mr. Han to watch him untildaylight. Mr. Han went to sleep, and the prisoner ran to the Arkansas River,got on the ferry boat, and took it across. Just as he landed, he met a manwith a team, whom he asked to cut off the handcuffs. The man worked at themawhile, and then drove on to town and told of the occurrence. Several personsstarted in pursuit, but could not find him. Before long he went to JohnLinton's house in Bolton Township, and told him he had escaped from theofficer in town, where he had been arrested for being drunk. Mr. Lintontold him if that was the case, he guessed he would take charge of him, andbrought him back. Mr. Linton's courage is commendable, especially so sincehe has to use a crutch, to get along. After the arrival of Conkhite, hewas taken to Winfield, and confined in the county jail to await his trial.

Winfield Courier, August 30, 1877.

Mrs. W. D. Russell's troup of vocalists will give a concert at the Courthousein Winfield on the evening of Sept. 8th.

Winfield Courier, September 6, 1877.

Meetings will be held at the following places for the purpose of discussingthe proposition to vote $120,000 in bonds to the Kansas City, Emporia &Southern Railway Co., as follows:

Thomasville schoolhouse in Beaver tp., Monday, Sept. 10th, at 7 p.m.

Brane's schoolhouse, Pleasant Valley tp., Tuesday, 11th, at 7 p.m.

Park's schoolhouse in Silverdale tp., Wednesday, 12th, at 7 p.m.

Dexter schoolhouse, Thursday, 13th, at 7 p.m.

Coburn's schoolhouse, in Silverdale township, Friday 14th, at 7 p.m.

Maple City, Saturday, 15th, at 7 p.m.

Patton's, in Cedar tp., Monday 17th, at 7 p.m.

Darien schoolhouse, Rock tp., Monday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m.

Floral schoolhouse, Rock tp., Monday, Sept. 10, 7 p.m.

Lazette, Wednesday, Sept. 12th, at 7 p.m.

Tisdale, Thursday, Sept. 13th, at 7 p.m.

Worden schoolhouse, Vernon tp., Friday, Sept. 14, 7 p.m.

Schoolhouse near the line between Ninnescah and Maple townships, Saturday,Sept. 15, at 7 p.m.

Courthouse at Winfield, Monday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m.

Everybody invited to be present. Don't fail to attend to this, the mostimportant of all matters relating to your welfare.

Winfield Courier, September 6, 1877.

Concert at the Courthouse Saturday evening.

Winfield Courier, September 13, 1877.

The Hon. E. P. Bancroft, of Emporia, and other speakers, will addressthe voters of Cowley County on the subject of railroads as follows: Thursdayevening, Sept. 13th, at the Tisdale schoolhouse, Tisdale; Friday evening,Sept. 14th, at the Worden schoolhouse, Vernon; Saturday evening, Sept. 15th,at the schoolhouse near the line between Maple and Ninnescah townships,Monday evening, Sept. 17th, at the Courthouse in Winfield.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1877.

An attempt is now being made to pardon John W. Barber, who was sentencedto jail last May for assault with intent to rape. The punishment of criminalsin many instances often proves a mere farce.

Winfield Courier, September 13, 1877.

Notice is hereby given that on the 27th day of September, 1877, the undersignedwill apply to the Governor of the State of Kansas for the pardon of oneJohn W. Barber, now confined in the jail of Cowley County, Kansas, havingbeen convicted at the May term, 1877, of the district court of said county,of the offense of assault with intent to rape.

Winfield, Kansas, Sept. 6, 1877.

Winfield Courier, September 20, 1877.

JOHN W. BARBER gives notice in another column that on the 27th inst.he will make application for a pardon. We are surprised at his doing this.He is the guest of the county and is as highly honored in Winfield as Gen.Grant is in Europe. Some months ago the mayor presented him with "thefreedom of the city."

Notice is hereby given that on the 27th day of September, 1877, the undersignedwill apply to the Governor of the State of Kansas for the pardon of oneJohn W. Barber, now confined in the jail of Cowley County, Kansas, havingbeen convicted at the May term, 1877, of the district court of said county,of the offense of assault with intent to rape.

Winfield Courier, September 20, 1877.

The following persons are elected delegates to the Republican conventionat the Courthouse next Saturday.

Beaver. M. Teter, A. B. Littell.

Bolton. Hawkins, Buzzi.

Cedar. Wiley, W. A. Metcalf.

Creswell. A. A. Chamberlain, R. A. Houghton, T. E. Mantor, Dr. Cormack,Mantor.

Dexter. J. F. Hardin, Wallace Creagor.

Harvey. Martin Barber, Robt. Strother.

Liberty. J. H. Mounts, Henry Collier.

Maple. H. H. Siverd, W. B. Norman.

Ninnescah. Dr. Keffer, Leonard Stout.

Omnia. W. H. Gilliard, E. Henthorn.

Otter. J. J. Smith, Hiram Utt.

Pleasant Valley. T. J. Harris, Chas. Seacat

Richland. Daniel Maher, Samuel Groom, John R. Thompson.

Rock. Chas. Eagin, W. J. Funk, Geo. H. Williams.

Silver Creek. Wm. May, Harvey Smith.

Silverdale. B. French, B. W. Herbert.

Sheridan. H. Treadway.

Spring Creek. Wiley.

Tisdale. J. S. Baker, O. P. West.

Vernon. F. W. Schwantes, P. M. Waite, C. S. Smith.

Windsor. M. Jackson, J. Reynolds, Geo. Lee.

Winfield. Jno. E. Allen, H. L. Barker, W. P. Hackney, N. M. Chaffee,L. J. Webb, and Sampson Johnson.

Winfield Courier, September 20, 1877.

Rev. J. C. Hill, of Adrian, Michigan, will deliver a lecture, interspersedwith reading, at the courthouse on tomorrow (Friday) evening. The proceedsto be applied for the benefit of the new Presbyterian church. Admittance25 cents. Mr. Hill is highly recommended as an orator and humorist, andhas made his name quite famous in Michigan.

Winfield Courier, September 27, 1877.

Pursuant to the call of the Republican County Central Committee, of CowleyCounty, the delegates assembled in convention at the courthouse, in thecity of Winfield, on Saturday, Sept. 22, 1877, at 11 o'clock a.m.

The convention was called to order by T. K. Johnston, Chairman of theRepublican County Central Committee.

On motion Albert Chamberlain of Creswell Township, was chosen temporarychairman, and Chas. H. Eagin, of Rock Township, temporary secretary.

On motion the following committees were appointed by the chairman: Committeeon permanent organization, C. A. Metcalf, A. A. Wiley, Robt. Strother, C.S. Smith, and H. L. Barker.

Committee on credentials, W. P. Hackney, H. H. Siverd, James Utt, G.W. Herbert, and Daniel Maher.

On motion convention adjourned to meet at half past 1 o'clock.

Convention called to order by the chairman.

The committee on credentials submitted the following report.

Mr. Chairman: Your committee on credentials beg leave to request thatthe following townships and delegates therefrom are entitled to representationand seats in this convention.

Maple: H. H. Siverd and W. B. Norman.

Winfield: J. E. Allen, H. L. Barker, W. P. Hackney, N. M. Chaffey, L.J. Webb, and S. Johnson.

Ninnescah: A. S. Capper, Len Stout.

Harvey: Robt. Strother, Martin Barber.

Spring Creek: A. A. Wiley, J. B. Callison.

Richland: Sam'l. Groom, J. R. Thompson, Daniel Maher.

Vernon: W. F. Schwantes, P. M. Waite, Chas. S. Smith.

Sheridan: C. Treadway, J. W. Dow.

Tisdale: O. P. West, J. S. Baker.

Silverdale: Benjamin French, G. W. Herbert.

Beaver: S. B. Littell, M. S. Teter.

Windsor: J. W. Jackson, Jos. Reynolds, Geo. Lee.

Bolton: L. Harkins, A. Buzzi, J. O. Herbert.

Omnia: J. L. Parsons, E. A. Henthorn.

Otter: J. J. Smith, Jas. Utt.

Liberty: Henry Colyer, J. H. Mounts.

Rock: Chas. H. Eagin, Frank Akers, Wm. J. Funk.

Creswell: A. Chamberlain, D. W. Cormack, Kendall Smith, Reuben Houghton.

Silver Creek: Harvey Smith, Mr. Peters.

Dexter: Jas. Harden, Fred co*ker, John Wallace.

Cedar: W. A. Metcalf, Henry Thompson.

Pleasant Valley: Chas. Seacat, T. J. Harris.

Total: 56 delegates.

Respectfully submitted.

On motion the report was adopted.

The committee on permanent organization submitted the following report.

Mr. Chairman: Your committee on permanent organization and order of businessbeg leave to submit the following report.

For permanent chairman, J. B. Callison; for permanent secretary, Chas.H. Eagin; assistant secretary, R. A. Houghton. That the order of businessbe as follows.

1st. Selection of County Central Committee.

2nd. Nominations in the following order: Sheriff, Coroner, County Clerk,County Treasurer, Register of Deeds, County Surveyor, and County Commissioners.

3rd. That in balloting for each candidate the secretary shall call theroll and each delegate as his name is called will answer with the name ofthe person he desires to vote for.

W. H. Metcalf, A. A. Wiley, C. S. Smith, R. S. Strother, H. L. Barker.

On the question of the adoption of the report, a motion prevailed toadopt the order of business, excepting the selection of Central Committeeand the manner of voting for candidates.

It was then moved and carried that the selection of County Central Committeebe the last thing in the order of business, and that tellers be appointedto receive and count the votes for candidates in the regular way.

Nominations being next in order, a motion to take an informal ballotto bring out candidates for Sheriff was carried.

On the first ballot Leon Lippmann received 21 votes; A. T. Shenneman,16; Geo. Walker, 15; S. W. Chase, 4.

The balloting continued until the 24th ballot was reached, when the conventionadjourned for supper.

At 7 p.m. convention called to order and proceeded with the ballot forsheriff. At the 45th ballot S. W. Chase withdrew from the race. When the53rd ballot was reached, A. T. Shenneman withdrew in favor of Lippmann,followed by Geo. Walker.

A motion carried to suspend the rules and call the roll of the houseon the question of making Mr. Lippmann the nominee. The roll was calledand resulted in favor of Lippmann, who was declared nominated.

Nominations for Coroner being next in order, Dr. J. Headrick and Dr.W. G. Graham were nominated. The ballot for Coroner resulted as follows:Dr. Graham, 38; Headrick, 13. Graham was declared nominated.

Nominations for County Clerk being next in order L. J. Webb announcedthat M. G. Troup had withdrawn in favor of J. S. Hunt and moved the nominationof Hunt by acclamation. The motion prevailed and Hunt was so nominated.

Nominations for County Treasurer being next in order, T. R. Bryan havingno opposition was nominated by acclamation.

Next in order was Register of Deeds. Jacob Nixon received 5 votes, E.P. Kinne, 30, Chas. Irwin, 10, M. G. Roseberry, 4, I. S. Bonsall, 5. E.P. Kinne was declared nominated.

Next in order was County Surveyor. G. S. Manser and N. A. Haight werenominated. Manser received 5 votes, Haight, 44; result declared in favorof Haight.

On motion a county central committee consisting of one member from eachtownship was chosen by the delegates from the respective townships. Thefollowing gentlemen were selected:

Maple, W. B. Norman; Winfield, L. J. Webb; Ninnescah, H. Martin; Harvey,L. L. Newton; Spring Creek, J. B. Callison; Richland, N. J. Larkin; Vernon,P. M. Waite; Sheridan, B. Longshore; Tisdale, S. W. Chase; Silverdale, JohnTipton; Beaver, C. W. Roseberry; Windsor, S. M. Fall; Bolton, Reuben Bowers;Omnia, W. H. Gilliard; Otter, C. R. Miles; Liberty, Justus Fisher; Rock,Frank Akers; Creswell, C. R. Mitchell; Silver Creek, A. P. Brooks; Dexter,H. C. McDorman; Cedar, W. A. Metcalf; Pleasant Valley, T. J. Harris.

The following named gentlemen were nominated by the delegates from theirrespective districts as candidates for County Commissioners:

On motion convention adjourned. J. B. CALLISON, Chairman.

Winfield Courier, September 27, 1877.

The lecture on "Wit and Humor," delivered by the Rev. J. C.Hill, at the Courthouse on Friday evening, was well attended and was a decidedsensation. The lecturer is a young man of good looks, pleasing address,and a first class elocutionist. His renderings of various selections andreadings to illustrate the subject of his lecture were exquisite, and hisaudience were frequently convulsed with laughter. The general expressionwe have heard from those who attended has been that the lecture was thebest of the kind they had ever heard.

Winfield Courier, October 4, 1877.

An important meeting was held at Doctor Mansfield's drug store Tuesdaymorning, to take steps toward organizing a lecture and library association.Committees were appointed and directed to report on Friday morning next,at the courthouse, when a permanent organization will be effected. Let allinterested parties attend.

Winfield Courier, October 11, 1877.

The Republicans of Winfield Township will take notice that a conventionof the Republican voters of said township will be held at the Courthousein Winfield on Saturday, November 3, at 2 o'clock p.m., for the purposeof placing in nomination candidates for the various township offices. C.C. PIERCE, Chairman. S. E. BURGER, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, October 11, 1877.

Programme of the Philomatic Society to be held at the Courthouse in Winfield,Friday evening, October 12th, 1877.

1. Music. 2. Reading of the minutes of last meeting. 3. Election of officers.4. Music.

5. Valedictory by out-going president. 6. Music. 7. Discussion of thequestion: Resolved, That our country owes its prosperity more tothe civil law than to the Divine law.

8. Miscellaneous business. 9. Music. 10. Report of committee on programme.

Winfield Courier, October 25, 1877.

J. C. Fuller has commenced the building of a new residence on his squaresoutheast of the courthouse. It is supposed it will be something fine.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 28, 1877.

A colored man, of short, thick stature, who has been stopping with Mr.Banks on the south side of the Arkansas, was arrested at the ferry lastWednesday by Sheriff Walker, on the charge of stealing a horse from HenryCoryell on Monday night. The horse was stolen while Mr. Coryell was attendingchurch at Parker's schoolhouse, and taken to Dexter and traded to a sonof Uncle Billy Moore, of Crab Creek, for another horse. Moore's horse wasthen sold to Jim Allen, the butcher in Winfield, for a watch and $20. Thethief gives his name as Charley Williams; says he is from Elk County tothis place, but was born and raised in Missouri, having lived awhile inSt. Joseph. He has been bound over to appear at the next term of court,and will be confined in jail until that time.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 5, 1877.

Friend Scott: I thought that a line from the capital would notbe unacceptable to your suburban paper. Court is now in full blast, althoughthere is but a light docket, only two criminal cases and 42 civil cases.One-fourth of them are in the hands of your town lawyers--C. R. Mitchelland James Christian. They are the only lawyers from a distance in attendanceso far. The prospects are gloomy for a lively term, as it is now rainingwith little appearance of clearing off. Our streets are muddy, and travelto and from the courthouse is disagreeable. Very few persons in town fromthe country, so that altogether things look and feel gloomy. But your correspondentfeels happy as all Christians should.

I send you a list of all the jurors for this term. Williams, the negrowho stole Coryell's horse, has been arraigned, and plead guilty; has notbeen sentenced yet. He seemed the best humored criminal I ever saw. Whencalled up, he looked as smiling as if going to a frolic.

LIST OF JURORS. Wm. Butterfield, Chas. Roseberry, Add Smith, E. Baldwin,J. W. Ledlie, Lafayette Baldwin, G. W. Bennett, G. B. Green, P. C. Clark,N. E. Newell, R. R. Longshore, Thos. Hart.

Winfield Courier, December 6, 1877.

On last Thursday evening as pleasant and select party as ever beforeassembled in Southern Kansas, assembled at the Courthouse in this city.The skies were cloudless and it was a most beautiful evening, though verycold--so cold and chilly that many who were invited could not attend. Notwithstanding,there were about thirty-five couples in attendance, all of whom expressedthemselves as never enjoying themselves better and as being well pleasedwith the party in general. At 11;30 p.m., supper was called, which was servedin good style at the Williams House. At 12 o'clock the party reassembled,the musicians resumed their positions, and tripping of the "light fantastictoe" was engaged in with rare vigor. The long-to-be-remembered partyconcluded at half past 2 o'clock with the "Scotch Real," afterwhich about seventy-five happy persons, two by two, reluctantly wended theirway homeward, regretting that Thanksgiving parties are given but once ayear. The music, furnished by the Roberts Bros. and Will Marshal, was splendid.

Winfield Courier, January 3, 1878.

Winfield Lodge, No. 479, Knights of Honor, will have a public installationof officers at the Courthouse on Friday evening, January 4th, 1878. Afterthe installation ceremonies, Rev. J. L. Rushbridge will deliver an addressupon the origin, growth, and objects of the order. The public are cordiallyinvited. GEO. W. ROBINSON, Reporter.

Winfield Courier, January 3, 1878.

Notice is hereby given that Winfield Lodge, No. 101, I. O. O. F., willhold a public installation on the first Saturday (5th) of January, 1878,at 7½ o'clock p.m. All Odd Fellows are invited to be present. Atthe Courthouse. E. S. BEDILION, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, January 10, 1878.

There was a public installation of officers of the Knights of Honor atthe Courthouse last Friday evening. Rev. J. L. Rushbridge delivered an address.The officers of the organization for 1878 are as follows: Past Dictator,A. E. Baird; Dictator, E. P. Kinne; Vice Dictator, Geo. W. Robinson; AssistantDictator, J. L. Rushbridge; Chaplain, S. H. Myton; Guide, John W. Curns;Reporter, H. D. Gans; Financial Reporter, A. Howland; Treasurer, W. C. Robinson;Guar., H. Brotherton; Sent'l., J. F. Snyder.

Winfield Courier, January 17, 1878.

EDITOR COURIER: Will you please insert this in your paper?

Cowley County District Grange will meet at the courthouse, in Winfield,on the first Saturday in February, at 10 o'clock a.m., for the purpose ofinstalling officers, and at 7 p.m. to confer fifth degree on all that areentitled. Masters of all granges who are entitled to the annual word willreceive it that day. Come one, come all. All fourth degree members are invited.Come with full baskets and have a good time. C. COON, Secretary.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 23, 1878.

The Cowley County District Grange will meet at the Courthouse in Winfieldon the first Saturday in February, at 10 o'clock a.m., for installing officers,and at 7 p.m. to confer the fifth degree on all that are entitled. Mastersof all Granges who are entitled to the annual word [?] will receive it thatday. Come one, come all. All fourth degree members are invited to come withfull baskets, and have a good time. C. COON, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, January 31, 1878.

SWISS BELL RINGERS. The Andrews family of Swiss Bell Ringers that gavesuch a successful entertainment at this place about one year ago will favorus again tomorrow night, February 1st, at the Courthouse. Performances tobegin at 7 o'clock, with admission of 25 and 35 cents. We have no hesitationin saying the entertainment given before was one of the best ever renderedin Southern Kansas, and one which our people were delighted with. The exerciseswill consist of bell ringing, singing, and instrumental music. It will beworth the admission fee alone to see them handle the bells when performingmusic. Do not miss it or you will regret it until you have a chance to seethem.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 20, 1878.

THE TRIAL OF BILSON AND RIDENOUR was held at Pearson's Hall last Wednesdayafternoon and night. County Attorney McDermott prosecuted the case, withC. R. Mitchell defending Ridenour, and Amos Walton defending Bilson. JudgeChristian and I. H. Bonsall were the judges. Bilson was bound over to appearat the next term of the District Court, in the sum of $600, and failingto obtain bail, was committed to jail. The evidence was not sufficient toconvict Ridenour, and he was discharged. In searching Bilson's property,in Mrs. Williams' boarding house, some goods were found that had been takenfrom Charley Balcom's house some time ago, also some articles that weretaken from A. K. Melton's trunk.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 27, 1878.

NICHOLAS HOSTETLER, an old man sixty years of age, living on the divideabout four miles north of this place, was arrested last week on the complaintof his son for holding sexual intercourse with his two daughters, aged fifteenand nineteen years.

The testimony proved he had been practicing his hellish designs for morethan two years, and he was bound over to appear at the next term of courtfor trial, and is now confined in the county jail.

His wife returned to Indiana, to the place of their former residence,several years ago, and he has been living with his family since then.

His preliminary trial took place at Winfield, before Justice Boyer, bywhom he was bound over. The matter has caused considerable excitement, andhis neighbors are wonderfully indignant at the prolonged outrage in theirmidst. What the trial will develop remains to be seen.

Winfield Courier, February 28, 1878.

A man named Nicholas Hostetler, living about four miles north of ArkansasCity, had a preliminary examination before Justice Boyer charged with incest.The victims are two young daughters, fine looking and appearing modest,timid, and frightened. It is charged that the crime commenced against eachwhen about twelve years of age, and has continued with the elder the lastfour, and with the younger the last two years under threats of death incase of complaint. The defense, supported by many circ*mstances, claim thatit is a job put up by his children and others to get rid of the old man(who is near sixty years old) and get his property. He was held to bailin $3,000, in default of which he is confined in the county jail to awaitthe May session of the district court. Public sentiment is very strong againsthim and there has been talk of lynching, but better counsels seem to prevail.We do not desire to prejudice the case in any way, and we avoid expressingan opinion as to the truth of the charge, but, if true, we have no wordsadequate to express our abhorrence.

Winfield Courier, February 28, 1878.

Those who attended the performances of McEvoy's Hibernians at the courthouselast Friday and Saturday evenings say that McGinnis, as a delineator ofcharacter, and Miss Arenza, as a vocalist, are "splendid," andthat nothing of the kind has ever transpired in Winfield so amusing andso generally good.

Winfield Courier, February 21, 1878.

Finch, with his "boarders," were scrubbing out the jail lastMonday.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 13, 1878.

Bilson and the colored man who stole the horse escaped from the jailat Winfield, Monday night, and have not yet been found. As Finch, the jailer,went in, the darkey knocked him down, and the two ran out and locked thejailer in. It was half an hour before he could get out.

LATER. Bilson was caught yesterday morning under the U. P. Church, byWilliam J. Gray. That is the nearest Bilson has come to attending churchfor a long time.

Winfield Courier, March 14, 1878.

Young Finch went into the jail about 11 o'clock on Monday evening; hisfather, the jailer being absent at Wichita, to get the light and lock upthe cells. On entering a cell, he was immediately shut in by the prisonersand two of them; a colored man charged with horse stealing, and Bilson,the Arkansas City man charged with stealing jewelry, escaped. Hostetlerremains. Says he did not want to leave. A good horse is missing from Dr.Davis' place and a poker from the jail was left in place of the horse.

LATER. The white man has been retaken.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 20, 1878.

The darkey horse thief who escaped with Bilson by locking the jailorin the jail last week was caught on Skull creek, by John Barber, who wasshot by his brother a few months ago for an attempt at rape. The darkeycarried a wooden poker with him with his name cut on it that he had in hiscell to the place where he stole a horse. The next morning the horse wasgone, and the stick was found close by, which led to his capture. The sheriffand deputies were surprisingly active in the capture of the man and didsome hard riding to effect it.

Excerpts from article...

Arkansas City Traveler, March 20, 1878.

Another attraction is added to this day's proceedings for the sightseers:The removal of an "Old Land Mark" in Winfield's history. The oldlog building belonging to Col. Manning, that has been used as a post office,printing office, courthouse, and I believe a hotel at one time, has beenyanked out of its old place and carried up Main Street further.

Col. Manning's shirt sleeves are engineering the job, and Col. Hudsonis the contractor.

Excerpt from long article...

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 21, 1878. Front Page.

Cowley County has her schoolhouses, her churches, her courthouse, andher bridges mostly built and paid for and the taxation for these purposeswill hereafter be light. In the new counties along the railroads all thesehave yet to be built and paid for and the taxation must necessarily be heavy.

Winfield Courier, March 21, 1878.

Next Monday evening, the 25th, at the courthouse will be rendered thedrama of "Ten Nights in a Bar-Room." This drama has been underrehearsal by the young people here under the tuition of Mr. and Mrs. McGinnis,who will, with nine others, be actors in the play. The public will be wellentertained.

Winfield Courier, March 21, 1878.

The black man who escaped from the county jail with Bilson, as noticedlast week, was recaptured last week by Martin Barber on Skull Creek, andhas also been returned to jail.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 27, 1878.

Friday afternoon two well appearing young men rode into town horseback,and stopped for the night. In the morning they attempted to sell their horsesvery cheap, claiming they were from Sumner County and needed money. In themeantime a postal card was received stating that two horses, a sorrel horsewith white face and a bay horse, had been stolen from Thayer, Kansas, about100 miles distant. One of the horses had been purchased in the meantimeby Mr. Riddle, the dry goods merchant, who traded a suit of clothes forit. The postal card was directed to the City Marshal, and was handed toWm. Gray, who, with constable Morgan, examined the property, found the descriptionalmost exact, and arrested the two men in the saloon without resistance.They had a preliminary trial before Judge Christian and were bound overto appear at the next term of the District Court to be held in May. In defaultof bail, they were committed to jail. The countenances of the two were notof the best, and their demeanor before the Justice's court was such as tomake anyone believe they were guilty, as they declined to give their namesor answer any questions. Before taking them to jail, Mr. Riddle recoveredthe clothes he had traded them, but is out the $4 in cash he gave as booty.

Excerpts from article...

Winfield Courier, March 28, 1878.

We have had a sensation here. Geo. Walker came out hunting the negrowho broke jail. He passed on as far east as Greenfield, and before he gotback, the thief was captured by Geo. Denton and Martin Barber, ten milesabove town on Grouse.

The neighborhood was startled again on Thursday morning following bythe report of Mr. McNeal's horse being stolen. The neighbors turned outto hunt the horse and thief. About noon the horse came home but some ofthe men in pursuit had not returned on the following Saturday evening.

Winfield Courier, April 11, 1878.

At the courthouse, Monday evening, April 15th.

First act of "Rip Van Winkle," with Chas. McGinnis as Rip.

Violin duet by the Roberts Brothers.

To conclude with "The Persecuted Dutchman."

Reserved seats 35 cents; for sale at McCommon & Harter's.

Winfield Courier, April 11, 1878.

There will be a meeting of the presidents of greenback clubs in CowleyCounty at the courthouse in Winfield at one o'clock, p.m., on Saturday,the 27th of April, 1878, for the purpose of perfecting a county organization.It is hoped there will be a full attendance as the business to be transactedis of great importance to our cause. Each club is also requested to appointtwo members as delegates to meet with the presidents at the time and placeabove mentioned for consultation.

N. B. Correspondence relating to the organization of clubs may be addressedto N. C. Coldwell, at Winfield, who will furnish all information desiredupon the subject.

Excerpt from County Commission meeting...

Winfield Courier, April 18, 1878.

The board took $5,000 fire insurance policy on the courthouse in theAmerican Central Insurance Co. for a period of 3 years, and paid thereforthe sum of $100.

Winfield Courier, April 18, 1878.

THEATER. The performances of Mr. and Mrs. McGinnis and Mr. Stivers atthe courthouse last Monday evening were very fine indeed.

Winfield Courier, April 18, 1878.

A public meeting will be held at the courthouse in Winfield on the 11thday of May, 1878, at 2 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of organizing an agriculturalsociety, and to take into consideration the propriety of holding a Fairduring the coming fall. All are invited to attend, and it is hoped thatall interests appropriately connected with the enterprise will be represented.

J. E. Platter, B. B. Vandeventer, J. B. Lynn, T. B. Bryan, C. A. Bliss,E. P. Kinne, H. D. Gans, E. E. Bacon, Winfield; J. B. Holmes, W. White,W. J. Funk, Rock; S. M. Fall, R. F. Burden, Windsor; N. J. Larkin, A. Kelly,Richland; Charles A. McClung, J. S. Wooley, Vernon; Dr. Holland, G. Teeter,Beaver; W. B. Norman, Adam Walck, Maple; Dr. A. S. Capper, Ninnescah; IraHow, Liberty; Wm. J. Hodges, C. G. Handy, Tisdale; J. B. Callison, SpringCreek; D. W. Wiley, Cedar; E. Shriver, Sheridan; Jonas Messenger, Omnia;J. A. Bryan, Dexter; R. Stratton, Harvey; S. B. Adams, Creswell; J. M. Sample,D. P. Marshall, Bolton; G. W. Herbert, Silverdale; D. B. McCollum, S. Watt,Pleasant Valley.

Excerpt from County Commissioners' meeting...

Winfield Courier, April 18, 1878.

Winfield Courier, April 25, 1878.

The Winfield Orchestra Band will give an entertainment in the Courthouseon Friday evening, April 26th. The band will be assisted by some of thebest vocalists in the city. The performance will close with the laughableIrish sketch, "Rascal Pat.," under the supervision of CharlesMcGinnis.

The proceeds of the entertainment will go to provide instruments andmusic for the orchestra. Admission, 25 cents, Reserved seats 35 cents, forsale at McCommon and Harter's.

Winfield Courier, May 2, 1878.

There will be a dance at the Courthouse this evening.

Winfield Courier, May 9, 1878.

The farewell entertainment of the Hibernians takes place at the courthouseon Wednesday evening of this week. Mr. and Mrs. McGinnis have afforded ourpeople a fund of amusem*nt and have made many warm friends in this place.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 15, 1878.

Our sheriff got some shackles for the "jail birds," and lockedthem with some center spring, double back action padlocks--something thatwould hold them, you know, and this morning in escorting the colored prisonerto the courtroom they met with a difficulty in the way of the stairs, whichthe African gentleman was unable to climb on account of the shackles. Hetook in the situation at a glance and quietly remarked: "Mr. Hahta,will you please gub me the loan of your knife?" The knife was producedand was followed by the request: "Mr. Hahta, will you please hand methat little stick?" The stick was produced by the wondering sheriff;the dark colored gentleman gave it a few strokes with the knife, gentlyinserted it in the padlock, and in half a minute the shackles were off hislimbs and handed to the sheriff with the remark: "Mr. Hahta, pleasetake cah of des things. Much obliged fow de use eb you knife." Andnow "Mr. Hahta" thinks of taking him to the blacksmith shop andhaving his shackles welded on. Daily Courier.

Excerpts of meeting that brought about formation of Cowley CountyAgricultural Society...

Winfield Courier, May 16, 1878.

Pursuant to a call heretofore issued, a large assembly of representativemen from different portions of Cowley County congregated at the courthousein Winfield at 2 p.m., Saturday.

The committee having retired for duty, Capt. S. W. Greer, having beencalled upon, spoke warmly and interestingly in favor of the permanent organizationof a Cowley County Agricultural Society.

Upon discussion it developed that the most satisfactory plan upon whichto base the society was to incorporate it under the state law and issueshares of stock. On motion, after discussion, the shares will be 2,000 innumber at five dollars each. The executive committee will meet at the courthousenext Thursday, at 1 p.m., to perfect the organization.

Winfield Courier, May 16, 1878.

To the creditors and all other persons interested in the said Estateabove named:

You, and each of you, are hereby notified that the undersigned Administratrixof the said Estate of Zimri Stubbs, deceased, intends to make final settlementof the affairs of the said Estate, and of her accounts as administratrixthereof, in the Probate Court of the said County of Cowley, and State ofKansas, at the next term thereof, to be begun and held at the Probate Courtroomin the Courthouse, in the City of Winfield, in the County of Cowley aforesaid,on the first Monday in July next, the same being the July 1878 term of thesaid Probate Court. MERCY M. FUNK, Administratrix of theEstate of Zimri Stubbs, deceased.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 22, 1878.

We noticed a board floor and straw bed in a pig pen near the courthouse.It is said some of the county officers sleep there when they are unableto get home.

Excerpts from article...

Arkansas City Traveler, June 5, 1878.

About a month ago the city council licensed three saloons for one yearin this city. Jay Page at considerable cost had built a nice two story brick,and fitted up the lower room for a saloon, and furnished a suite of roomsabove for gambling rooms. He opened four weeks ago last Saturday; and sincethen no two saloons in the county ever did such a rushing business. It wasthronged from daylight to midnight, and frequently the gambling rooms werein full blast the entire night. It was the duty of the city council, whenthese facts were brought to their notice, to revoke the license; but theywinked at it and allowed it to continue. Last Saturday about 4 p.m., Hon.L. J. Webb walked from the gambling room into the bar room where Page wasstanding, and shot him dead, and immediately gave himself into the handsof the Sheriff, James Hill. There is good evidence that Webb had been druggedand in a game of poker had been robbed of his money by Page. A coroner'sjury was empaneled and found in their verdict that Page came to his deathby a pistol shot in the hands of lawyer Webb. The preliminary examinationwas set for trial today, before W. M. Boyer, but on account of the illnessof Mr. Webb, it will be heard tomorrow, Tuesday, at 9 o'clock a.m.

There is a very strong feeling here in the matter, and there are somethings in which all agree and that is that the city government should nothave allowed such a hell hole to exist so long here, and that Jay Page wasa notorious desperado and unsafe for any community, one who would not onlygamble, but deliberately picked men's pockets.

Page's funeral was preached Sunday by Rev. Rushbridge, and he was buriedimmediately afterwards.

Hon. L. J. Webb is in jail waiting until the preliminary examination.SILAS.

Excerpt from article...

Winfield Courier, June 6, 1878.

The funeral of Page took place from the M. E. Church Sunday, June 2nd.

Webb was held over in jail to Monday for his preliminary examination.On Monday he was very low and weak; too ill to be moved, and his examinationwas postponed until his condition will permit of it. Dr. Davis, who is attendinghim, expresses the opinion that his mind was in a shattered condition.

Winfield Courier, June 6, 1878.

The following letter has been addressed to each township trustee in thecounty. We hope they will take action at once, and send a representativeman to meet with the committee.

DEAR SIR: Your attention is called to the fact that the Atchison, Topeka& Santa Fe R. R. company has made some advances toward building a railroadthrough this county.

A committee has been appointed by the citizens of this place to confer,and take such steps as may secure the construction of said road.

Your township is respectfully requested to send a delegate to meet withthe committee at this place on Saturday, June 8th, at 2 o'clock p.m., atthe Courthouse.

By order of committee. C. M. WOOD, Secretary.

The above letter is not as explicit as it might be. The committee thinkthe time has arrived to strike for the extension of the Santa Fe road intothis county, and desire to lay before committees from other townships suchfacts as they have, and consult with them as to what course is the bestto pursue. We do not understand that a road is promised this year, but thatthe company require plenty of time for all emergencies, placing the timeof completion at August 1, 1879, at farthest.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 12, 1878.

The necessity for a railroad has again pressed itself upon our people.Some time ago a few of our leading businessmen opened communication withthe officials of the A., T. & S. F. railroad company at Topeka, withreference to their extending a branch of their road into Cowley County,and this afternoon a rather informal meeting was held at the courthousefor a more permanent organization and the appointment of a regular committeeto further correspond with the A., T. & S. F. officials in referenceto the matter. A resolution was carried unanimously that our county wouldvote $4,000 per mile in bonds (not to exceed $140,00 in all) for the constructionand equipment of a road from the northern to the southern line of our county,either from El Dorado or Wichita. A new committee was selected, composedof Judge Coldwell of Winfield, Judge Christian of Arkansas City, John B.Holmes of Rock, and Messrs. Jackson, Lynn, and Wood of our city, whose dutyit will be to bring matters to a focus, pro or con. Letus have the road by all means. FARMER.

Excerpts from article.

Winfield Courier, June 13, 1878.

At the preliminary examination of Webb, the courtroom was well filled,largely with men from the country, and we consider it due to our readersto give them the exact facts as far as possible, and endeavored to do solast week.

took place last week, June 5th and 6th. Capt. McDermott, for the state,evidently endeavored to do his whole duty in an honorable way. Judge Coldwell,E. S. Torrance, N. C. Coldwell, and Judge Webb, the prisoner's father, werepresent in the interest of Webb. The hearing was before Justice Boyer inthe courthouse. Four witnesses were examined on the part of the state.

Winfield Courier, June 13, 1878.

The Justice ordered that Webb be committed to jail to await his trialat the September term of the district court. An application that he be admittedto bail was refused and the prisoner was returned to jail.

Winfield Courier, June 13, 1878.

The meeting last Saturday at the Courthouse was attended by Judge Coldwell,C. M. Wood, and A. A. Jackson, of the Winfield committee, and by gentlemenfrom several other townships in the county.

Judge Coldwell was chosen chairman, and C. M. Wood, secretary. The chairmanexplained the action of the Winfield committee, stating that the A. T. &S. F. railroad company had indicated a desire to build a railroad throughthis county, either from El Dorado or Wichita; and if they could get sufficientaid and encouragement, would agree to complete it as far as Winfield byAugust 1, 1879. The company desired a proposition from the citizens of thiscounty in relation to the matter, which they would consider, and suggestsuch changes as they would require.

It was voted that the Winfield committee, consisting of Messrs. Coldwell,Wood, Jackson, M. L. Robinson, and J. B. Lynn, be members of a general countycommittee to which was added Judge James Christian, of Creswell, and JohnB. Holmes, of Rock Township.

Resolutions were adopted to propose to vote to the railroad company $4,000per mile, limited to $140,000 in the aggregate, if the company would buildwithin one year from August 1st next, through Cowley County via Winfieldand Arkansas City. The committee were to confer with the company on thisbasis.

The meeting adjourned to meet at call of the chairman.

The committee have since sent their proposition to the company and expecta reply in a reasonable time, which they will communicate through the newspapers.

Winfield Courier, June 20, 1878.

A meeting of the Directors of the Walnut Valley Fair Association willbe held at the Courthouse in Winfield on Saturday, June 22, 1878, at 1 o'clockp.m. Important business.

By order of the Board, EUGENE E. BACON, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, June 27, 1878.

There will be held at the Courthouse on Friday evening, June 28th, afestival for the benefit of the Baptist church. All are invited.

Winfield Courier, July 11, 1878.

Saturday evening, at the Courthouse, Rev. J. L. Rushbridge will addressthe teachers and citizens on "Mental Discipline." After the lecturethe teachers and friends will take part in a social. Professor Farringerwill furnish music. All are invited.

Winfield Courier, July 11, 1878.

The case of L. J. Webb, committed on the charge of murder in the firstdegree and denied bail by Justice Boyer, has been reviewed by the supremecourt on a writ of habeas corpus, which was first presented July 3rd, anddecided the same day, to the effect that the testimony for the state onthe preliminary examination does not make a prima facie case which justifiesthe denial of bail to the defendant, and that the defendant be admittedto bail in the sum of $12,000. The bail was readily obtained and the defendantwas on last Saturday released from jail.

Excerpt from article...

Winfield Courier, July 11, 1878.

Mrs. Jay Page attempted to kill L. J. Webb on last Saturday evening.Webb had just been released from jail on bail, and in company with SheriffHarter, H. E. Asp, and R. L. Walker, was walking from the jail west towardMain Street along the sidewalk, and when passing the house of B. M. Terrell,Mrs. Page ran out of the back door with a large revolver in her hand andpassing along the west side of the house toward Webb, attempted to get arange on Webb to shoot him, at the same time using violent and threateninglanguage. Sheriff Harter and R. L. Walker were between Mrs. Page and Webb,and under their cover Webb ran and escaped. R. L. Walker made some remarkand Mrs. Page turned on and threatened him.

Winfield Courier, July 11, 1878.

At about 10 or 11 o'clock last Saturday evening, J. G. Titus, who livesabout two miles southeast of town, returned home from this city, and seeingseveral of his wheat stacks on fire, seized his double-barreled gun andwith some of his men rode on horse back rapidly to the scene of the fire.Finding that nothing could be saved, they immediately commenced scoutingaround to find, if possible, the incendiary. Soon Mr. Titus came acrossJohn W. Blizzard and fired at him. Blizzard, terribly frightened, held upboth hands and begged for his life; and under the fear and excitement ofthe moment confessed before Titus and some of his men that he (Blizzard)had set the stacks on fire. Blizzard was brought to town and lodged in jail.There has been a bitter controversy and lawsuit between Blizzard and Titus,in which Blizzard was not successful, and we are told he had threatenedrevenge. We do not know the merits of the controversy, nor do we think thatthe confession is conclusive against Blizzard, but we have this to say:that if Blizzard actually fired the stacks, he can have no excuse and shouldbe punished to the very extent of the law. The man that is so degraded asto destroy property merely for revenge has no right to live outside thepenitentiary. We understand the loss is about 900 bushels of wheat.

Blizzard had his preliminary examination on Monday before Justice Buckmanand was bound over to court in $800. Failing to procure bonds, he was returnedto jail.

[Note: Am skipping stories relating to Louis Tournier being injail. His story appears in Volume I of Cowley County History. MAW]

Arkansas City Traveler, July 17, 1878.

SATURDAY NIGHT SOCIALS are now "the thing" at Winfield. Theyare held at the Courthouse, and from the reports we hear, are highly entertainingand productive of much fun.

Winfield Courier, July 18, 1878.

The new buildings around the courthouse add much to the convenience ifnot to the beauty of the county property.

Winfield Courier, July 18, 1878.

Elder John Annis, of the True Followers of Christ, will preach on thetwo kingdoms, 9th chapter of Matthew, 35th verse, next Sunday, at 4 o'clockp.m., at the Courthouse. Let everybody come. He will continue the meetingof evenings throughout the week if it is the will of the people.

Excerpt from long article...

Winfield Courier, July 25, 1878.

Justice Boyer held a court all last week at the courthouse to try thefour Lindley brothers for alleged disturbance of the peace. Large numbersof persons from Rock Township were in as witnesses, interested parties,and spectators; and with a strong array of attorneys on both sides, thecourthouse was pretty well filled. The defendants were to be tried separatelyby juries of twelve men each.

The first case occupied three days and was submitted to the jury Wednesdayevening. The jury were locked in the courtroom all that night--where theymade night hideous with their shouts, bell ringing, and other infernal noises.During the next day the jury were discharged, having failed to agree.

Winfield Courier, August 1, 1878.

ED. COURIER: Please allow me to make known through your paper that Iam wronged.

Last Saturday as I was sitting in the National Saloon, I was thrown uponthe floor by one of the proprietors and struck several times, until Mr.Felix and John Beard rescued me from him. I had interfered to prevent afriend of mine from spending his money foolishly.

The marshal was sent for, who came and took me to the calaboose. On MondayI had a hearing before Judge Boyer on the charge of being drunk and my fineand costs were fixed at $7.50. I objected to the payment and was taken backto the jail. I would be allowed 50 cents a day to work it out on the streetsand that would take me fifteen days to work it out.

I faired well enough for my dinner and supper, but was locked in a cellfor the night. I had for my breakfast only two cuts of bread and a pintof water. I was told by Mr. Finch that he was doing as he was ordered bythe city and that they intended to give me hell.

I did not know that I had so many enemies in the city. If I have wrongedor insulted anyone in this town, I ask his pardon. I appoint Archie Stewart,Sheriff Harter, and Mr. Jackson to see Mr. Felix and his partner, and JohnBeard, and find out if I am right or wrong. If I am wrong, I will pay myfine; but if I am right, I will rot in jail before I will pay one cent.

Respectfully, DENNIS LYNCH.

We give room for Mr. Lynch's complaint because it is respectful in toneand we know it is possible that some error may have been committed and thathe may have suffered wrong. Of course, the judgment of the court is primafacie against him. We think if he is wronged, the city authorities will,when convinced of the fact, cause his release. We should advise him andhis friends to keep out of the saloons, and then there will be little dangerof suffering such wrongs or getting into the calaboose to be fed on breadand water. He is probably in error about what Mr. Finch said.

Winfield Courier, August 8, 1878.

On last Thursday, August 1st, the colored citizens of Cowley and Sumnercounties celebrated at Winfield the anniversary of the Emancipation proclamation.The number that joined in the festivities were 9 young ladies, 5 marriedladies, 14 young men, 5 married men, and 16 children, 49 in all, ten ofwhom were from Sumner County. A basket picnic was held in the grove southeastfrom John Lowry's, where all the good things of the season were served,including watermelons, peaches, apples, ice cold lemonade, etc. Judge Coldwellwas the orator of the day and made a speech, which is highly eulogized byhis colored audience. John Nichols, a natural orator, also addressed theassembled representatives of his race. They had three swings, a platformdance, and other amusem*nts, and all enjoyed the occasion in true Southernstyle. The whole performance was of the most decorous character and highlycreditable to all who participated. In the evening they held a ball at thecourthouse and "tripped the light fantastic" until the "weesma' hours."

Winfield Courier, August 8, 1878.

Convention met at the courthouse in pursuance to call of County CentralCommittee.

The meeting was called to order by W. Q. Mansfield, and D. A. Millingtonwas elected as chairman and G. H. Buckman secretary.

On motion the chair appointed a committee of three to report names ofdelegates and alternates. S. M. Jarvis, E. P. Kinne, and W. M. Boyer appointedon such committee.

The committee reported the following named persons as delegates and alternates.

Delegates: R. L. Walker, W. P. Hackney, E. S. Torrance,F. S. Jennings, L. W. Spack, O. M. Seward, James Kelley, E. C. Manning,D. A. Millington.

Alternates: E. P. Kinne, W. M. Boyer, W. Q. Mansfield,G. H. Buckman, S. M. Jarvis, John Mentch, Sampson Johnson, Henry E. Asp,T. B. Myers.

On motion the report of the committee was adopted by the convention.Thereupon the convention adjourned. D. A. MILLINGTON, President. G. H. BUCKMAN,Secretary.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 14, 1878.

A delegate Convention of the Republicans was held at the courthouse inWinfield on Saturday, Aug. 10th, at 10 o'clock a.m. The meeting was calledto order by Hon. C. R. Mitchell, Chairman of the Republican Central Committee,who read the call and stated the object of the meeting.

On motion, Hon. E. C. Manning was elected temporary chairman, and C.M. Scott, Secretary, with Ed. G. Gray, Assistant Secretary.

On motion a committee of five was appointed by the chairman, to act asCommittee on Credentials: W. A. Metcalf, Cedar Township; Ed. G. Gray, ofCreswell Township; Mr. Strong, of Rock Township; James Kelly, of WinfieldTownship; and A. J. Pickering, of Windsor Township.

RECAP OF DELEGATES...

CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATES: R. L. WALKER, NATHAN HUGHES, W. P. HACKNEY,E. A. HENTHORN, H. H. SIVERD, R. R. TURNER, S. P. STRONG.

CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATE ALTERNATES: L. W. SPACH, E. G. GRAY, J. H. GILLELAND,D. C. STEVENS, W. B. NORMAN, HARVEY SERVICE, G. L. GALE.

STATE DELEGATES: B. F. BALDWIN, E. C. MANNING, I. H. BONSALL, C. H. EAGIN,J. D. MAURER, CAPT. J. B. NIPP.

STATE DELEGATE ALTERNATES: J. B. EVANS, W. A. METCALF, C. M. SCOTT, E.P. KINNE, JAMES KELLY, T. R. BRYAN.

STATE DELEGATES...CHAIRMAN: D. A. MILLINGTON.

SECRETARY: C. H. EAGIN.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 28, 1878.

Only four convicts in jail at Winfield now.

Winfield Courier, August 29, 1878.

The band, after a rest of several weeks, met again Friday night at theCourthouse. The boys say they'll make that Leavenworth military band feelsick if it comes down to our fair.

Winfield Courier, August 29, 1878.

The delegates to the Democratic County Convention met according to callat the courthouse in Winfield on Saturday, August 24th, at 2 o'clock p.m.,and the meeting was called to order by Hon. A. J. Pyburn.

The veteran, Judge T. B. Ross, was chosen permanent chairman, and J.S. Allen secretary. There were twenty-five delegates present and, on motion,the call of the delegates was dispensed with and the meeting resolved itselfinto a mass convention.

The following named gentlemen were chosen delegates and alternates tothe state convention, which meets at Leavenworth on Wednesday, September4th, 1878, viz:

Delegates: A. J. Pyburn, J. B. Lynn, T. B. Ross, A.Walton, W. D. Lester, J. B. Adams.

Alternates: C. C. Black, R. B. Pratt, J. F. Miller,Ed. Green, J. Christian, T. McIntire.

It was voted that the delegates chosen have power to fill vacancies.

Convention adjourned.

Winfield Courier, September 19, 1878.

Frank Doster, the Greenback candidate for Congress for this district,will speak at the courthouse in Winfield, on the 20th, and at Arkansas Cityon the 21st inst. at 7 o'clock p.m.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 2, 1878.

The Odd Fellows of Winfield will, on Friday evening, October 4, at thecourthouse in that city, give a concert for the benefit of the yellow feversufferers in the South. In the afternoon the Order will parade the streetsin full regalia.

Winfield Courier, October 3, 1878.

Our member of congress, addressed a large audience at the courthousein this city on the evening of the 25th ult. He stood squarely on the Topekaplatform and delivered the most powerful political speech we have heardfor a long time. He was in favor of greenbacks payable on demand, that theymay always be at par with coin, and then he wanted a plenty of them to supplyall the demands of trade. He was in favor of a repeal of the national banklaw, the retiring and canceling of their notes, and the issue of greenbacksto fill the place, which greenbacks should be used by the government totake up and cancel an equivalent amount of the interest-bearing debt. Onother subjects he explained his position fully. He is with the Republicanparty of the state and enthusiastic in promoting everything that can advancethe material interests of his constituents.

Winfield Courier, October 3, 1878.

A grand concert will be held at the courthouse on Friday evening nextunder the auspices of the I. O. O. F. The best musical talent of the citywill perform on that occasion and the proceeds will be applied for the reliefof

of the South. Let everyone turn out and enjoy a rich treat and at thesame time relieve suffering humanity. Admission 35 cents; reserved seats50 cents, to be had at McCommon and Harter's drug store.

Winfield Courier, October 10, 1878.

Skipped long article re Republican County Convention actions taken atCourthouse on Saturday, October 5th.

Winfield Courier, October 10, 1878.

Col. St. John is winning friends wherever he goes. His addresses areattended by the plaudits of the people. Crowds turn out to hear him andgo away highly impressed with his ability and eloquence and the soundnessof his views. He treats his subject in a manly, honest manner, that carriesconviction and places his integrity of purpose beyond question. He willspeak at the Courthouse, in Winfield, on Friday evening.

Winfield Courier, October 10, 1878.

City Council met in council chamber Monday evening, October 7, 1878.Present: J. B. Lynn, mayor, and Councilmen Gulley, Manning, Robinson, andWood; N. C. Coldwell, city attorney; and J. P. Short, clerk.

A committee of three, consisting of Messrs. Wood, Robinson, andManning, was appointed to confer with the Board of County Commissionersin relation to deeding the county jail building and the county purchasingbalance of block on which the courthouse stands and improving the same.

The following bills were allowed:

Walck & Co., for laying cross-walks: $37.90

Harter & Speed, livery: $8.40

J. F. Short, city clerk: $5.00

Ed. Nicholson, special police: $5.00

John Weatherspoon, special police: $5.00

Maggie E. Page, office rent: $30.00

E. S. Bedilion, District Clerk's fees: $3.00

On motion, Council adjourned. J. B. LYNN, Mayor.

Attest: J. P. SHORT, City Clerk.

Winfield Courier, October 17, 1878.

Mr. R. B. Hunter, who has been teaching school in district No. 30, theJarvis district, became deranged last week. His case was on examinationat the courthouse on Tuesday.

Excerpts...

Winfield Courier, October 24, 1878.

No one then doubted the right of E. C. Manning to the remaining 120 acresof his claim, or of J. C. Fuller to his 160 acre claim bought of Jackson.In the meantime, through the efforts of Manning exclusively, the countyseat had been located at Winfield, at which time Manning was the only occupant,and, deeming it necessary to move ahead in building up the town in orderto retain the county seat and other advantages, and as there was not landenough belonging to the town company, the Winfield Town Association wasformed by Manning, Fuller, and others, including ourself, to handle another40 acres of Manning's claim with the west 80 acres of Fuller's claim, which,with the town company's 40 acres, made a town site of 160 acres in squareform. This was surveyed and platted, and the two companies proceeded togive away lots to persons who would improve and occupy them, to other personswho would work for the benefit of the town in any way, and for other purposesto benefit the town. More than one-third, and nearly one-half of the lotsin value, have been given to occupants, to stage companies to induce stageservice to Winfield, for services in and outside of Winfield, for churches,schools, courthouse and jail, and for other public purposes.

Winfield Courier, October 31, 1878.

NOTICE. There will be a meeting of the Republicans of Winfield Townshipat the courthouse on Friday, Nov. 1st, at the hour of 2 o'clock p.m., forthe purpose of nominating Township officers.

R. L. WALKER, Chairman, Township Central Committee.

Winfield Courier, November 7, 1878. Editorial Page.

The petition to call an election to vote bonds to the A. T. & S.F. road is being circulated. A meeting has been called at the courthousethis evening to enthuse the people.

Winfield Courier, November 14, 1878.

Prof. Pepard gave a free lecture at the courthouse Monday night.

Winfield Courier, November 21, 1878.

The young folks are preparing for a grand ball on Thanksgiving eveningat the courthouse.

Excerpt from long article...

Winfield Courier, December 26, 1878.

Winfield has a handsome courthouse, costing $10,000, presided over bythe following trusted and efficient officials: M. G. Troup, county clerk;T. R. Bryan, treasurer; H. D. Gans, probate judge; E. P. Kinne, registerof deeds; R. C. Story, county superintendent; C. L. Harter, sheriff; E.S. Bedilion, clerk of the district court; James McDermott, county attorney;M. G. Graham, coroner. The enterprising mayor of the town is J. B. Lynn.

Winfield Courier, January 16, 1879.

The county commissioners, at their meeting on last Monday, adopted theplans of our architect, John Hoenscheidt, for the repairing of the courthouse,and we think thereby they acted very wisely. The plan calls for a wing 20x 20 feet, two stories high, on west and east side of old courthouse; alsotwo sets of vaults for the safekeeping of all the records, documents, andfunds of the district clerk, county clerk, register of deeds, probate judgeand treasurer. It will also enlarge the present rooms for the last fourmentioned county offices and the court hall. It further contains two juryrooms about 10 x 10 feet, a county attorney's office, and consultation room,a county surveyor's and superintendent's office, and in fact it is plannedso as to compete with the arrangements and accommodations of a first-classcourthouse, and is equal to, if not better, than the Greenwood County courthouse,except in price, and when completed will be an ornament to our city anda credit to our county; and we are assured that the plan adopted will meetthe indorsem*nt of every citizen of this county. The vaults mentioned willbe built independent from the balance of the structure and made fire-proof,and the treasury vault is to be made fire and burglar proof. These vaultsalone were needed long ago and are worth to the county at least double theamount of the supposed cost of the whole repairs and addition, which isestimated at about $3,000, for it is a known fact that if fire ever wouldbreak out in the building the whole records would be unsafe, and if destroyed,would cost the county at least $10,000 to restore them. Not too much creditcan be given to the architect and the wise action of the county commissionersfor adopting said plans and taking such steps, and every citizen and tax-payerought to be thankful that this great improvement can be made at such a reasonablelow rate of expense. We are informed that sealed proposals for the laborand material for said repairs will be taken at the county clerk's officeas soon as the plans and specifications are completed, and will be openedon Monday, the 3d day of February, 1879.

Excerpts from meeting...

Winfield Courier, January 16, 1879.

Board of County Commissioners met in regular session [January 6, 1879].Present: R. F. Burden, W. M. Sleeth, and G. L. Gale, commissioners, JamesMcDermott, county attorney, and M. G. Troup, county clerk.

Among other proceedings had, bills against the county were presentedand passed upon by the board as follows. One of these: D. Long, jail repairs.

Winfield Courier, February 6, 1879.

MR. EDITOR:--Is it not somewhat strange and something of a neglect, thatwith all the beautiful magnesia stone sidewalks we have laid to almost allparts of the city, we have none on the north side of courthouse block andblock west of it, and south side of 9th avenue, this being one of the mosttraveled thoroughfares in the city, about two-thirds of the school childrenpassing over it twice a day, and being thronged during court week and themain outlet to the east part of the city. When the spring rains set in,from the position of the ground, the old rickety makeshift we have now willbe inundated over two feet in water for probably days. Is it not the wishthat our city fathers have us a good, substantial, eight-foot sidewalk putdown on north side of these two blocks above high water mark. W. A. LEE.

Winfield Courier, February 13, 1879.

Some coward has had the meanness to write three short letters to CommissionerR. F. Burden signed V. C. (for vigilance committee) warning him not to putthe county to expense by repairing the courthouse. One of the letters isdated at Lazette, another at Salem, and the third at Floral.

The writer attempted to write a different hand in each letter to makeit appear that this vigilance committee was a large wide-spread institutionand acting in concert, but an expert would readily swear that all were writtenby the same hand; besides, the writer had the stupidity to use three envelopesexactly alike and precisely the same kind of paper for the three lettersand to mail them all at Winfield on the same day. Now any decent man whowished to influence the actions of the commissioner would talk to him plainlyor write over his own signature, giving his views and his reasons for themin a manly manner instead of adopting the mean speaking plan for intimidation.Mr. B. says he knows the writer but declines to name him.

We were not aware of the existence of Vigilance committees at Floral,New Salem, and Lazette. What are our correspondents about that they havenot kept us posted on so important a matter and given us the names of theofficers, etc.

Mr. Burden and his colleagues are going to act in the future as theyhave in the past: look carefully to the interests of the county and to thepreservation of the county property; and if they should conclude that itwill be an economy to lay out some expense on the courthouse to preserveit and make it better adapted to the needs of the county, they will do it.No threats or intimidation will swerve them from their duty. It was notbecause of such that they declined to adopt the plan of the architect andbuild the addition proposed. They went just far enough to ascertain theprobable cost and the merits of the plan and concluding, we think correctly,that the cost would be too much and the benefit to the county too little.They rejected it. Of course, there are some who will severely criticizethe board for refusing to adopt this plan for repairing the courthouse,so that they are placed between two fires. We congratulate the county onthe fact that it has a board of commissioners in whose hands the interestof the county are safe. In any event, men of sound judgment who can neitherbe cajoled, bribed, or "bulldozed."

Winfield Courier, February 13, 1879.

If you can't believe the courthouse is shaky, make an inspection of thesinking walls.

Winfield Courier, February 13, 1879.

Should we have a new courthouse, an old one ready to fall down, or simplyan addition to the present defective concern? The interests of the peopledemand that measures be taken for the preservation of records and propertynow in the courthouse. Vaults should be built at once, either in the proposedadditions, in a new building, or near to the present structure. What doyou say?

[STATE NEWS.]

Winfield Courier, February 20, 1879.

The county commissioners of Cowley County have refused to allow the muchneeded improvements to the courthouse at Winfield to be made.

Winfield Courier, March 6, 1879.

General Charles W. Blair, of Fort Scott, came to Winfield on Tuesdayof this week in the interest of the new L. L. & G. railroad company.That company proposes to build a good standard gauge steel track railroadfrom Independence by way of Elk Falls to Winfield and on westward. Theywill commence immediately and push the work as fast as men and money cando it, and expect to reach this place by the first of November.

The new company is composed of leading capitalists of Boston, and others,with Gen. Nettleton as manager, Maj. Gunn as chief engineer, and a fullcorps of experienced railroad men as officers; they have the money all readyfor the investment and much of the material contracted for. They have submittedpropositions in every township between Independence and the east line ofCowley County, with not a doubt that all will be carried.

They now come to us and offer to build through our county for $68,000in county 7 percent 30 year bonds, the estimated residue of the abilityof this county under the law, after giving the Santa Fe the $144,000 alreadyvoted. They ask that $51,000 of these be delivered when they have builtto Winfield, and $17,000 when they have reached the west line. They agreeto deposit with the County Treasurer $10,000, which shall be forfeited tothe county, and the bonds to be forfeited also, in case the road is notcompleted through the county from the east line to the west line by wayof Winfield before the first day of next March.

They demand this time before a forfeit that they may save themselvesin case that extraordinary circ*mstances should hinder them, but they expectto reach Winfield before November. They want their proposition voted onimmediately that they may know at once what they can do.

They have 40 miles of road in the best coal fields of Kansas and Missouri,between Fort Scott and Springfield, Mo., on the A. & P. road, whichroad runs directly to St. Louis; and they propose to build at once the remaining50 miles between those two cities and truck the grade between Fort Scottand Humboldt, thus giving a through line from Winfield to St. Louis as wellas a through line without change from Winfield to Kansas City.

A large but informal meeting of leading citizens of Winfield met withGen. Blair on Tuesday evening at which the points above named were settledupon, a committee appointed to sit with the General and draw up a propositionto be submitted to as many of the people of the county as can be collectedtogether on Wednesday evening at the courthouse.

As we go to press on Wednesday morning, of course, we can report no fartherin this issue, but we can hardly doubt that a proposition so remarkablein its liberality and in the profound safety of its provisions will be accepted,petitioned for by the requisite number, and carried almost unanimously.

Winfield Courier, March 6, 1879.

Cowley County Horticultural Society met in Judge Gans's office at theCourthouse. Rev. J. Cairns called to chair.

After adopting constitution and by-laws, the following gentlemen wereelected to fill the various offices for the ensuing year.

President: Rev. J. Cairns. Vice President N. J. Larkin. Secretary: J.P. Short. Assistant Secretary: H. D. Gans. Treasurer: G. W. Robertson. Librarian:C. J. Brane.

On motion, Rev. J. E. Platter was invited to deliver an address on Horticultureat the next meeting.

After a motion requesting the county papers to publish the proceedings,the meeting adjourned to Saturday, March 15, 1879. J. CAIRNS, Pres. J. P.SHORT, Sec.

Winfield Courier, March 6, 1879.

Last Thursday the preliminary examination of Francis Small for the murderof J. E. Starbuck, and of A. J. Thomas, A. L. Thomas, John Perry, and Wm.Morrow; charged as abettors and accessories to the murder, was commencedand continued the rest of the week.

The most important witness was a boy, Reuben Starbuck, son of the murderedman. His testimony was simple, straightforward, and bore the impress oftruth.

He said substantially that on the morning of February 20th, Starbuckwas in the corn field loading into his wagon corn that had been husked bySmall, Perry, and Morrow; that these latter were in the field husking; thatSmall came up to Starbuck and pushed him; that Starbuck pushed back, anddrawing a revolver, told Small to walk. Small said he would walk, and threatenedarrest. Small, Perry, and Morrow then went away.

The pistol Starbuck had was a revolver, which he got at his nephew'swest of Winfield the Saturday before.

In about two hours Small, Perry, Morrow, A. J. Thomas, and A. L. Thomascame into the field, riding in a wagon. When they got near where Starbuckthen was, husking corn and throwing it into his wagon, they stopped. A.L. Thomas jumped out first, Small got out next with a double-barreled shotgun;Morrow got out and went to husking corn; and Perry tied up the lines andgot out. Starbuck's mules started and Starbuck went and stopped them, thencontinued husking corn. Small told him to stop, but Starbuck kept on husking.Small drew up and shot him. Starbuck, when shot, had an ear of corn huskedjust ready to break off. He fell forward on his left side and did not speak.A. L. Thomas then went to Starbuck's wagon and took a revolver out of Starbuck'scoat pocket, which was in the wagon. The Thomases, Morrow, and Perry thenwent to shucking corn while the dead body of Starbuck remained on the ground.Small went away toward Morrow's house. The witness went to the house andreturned with his mother. The men were still shucking corn and the corpsestill lay there.

Oliver Whitted confirmed this account of the first interview of thatmorning.

The widow of the deceased testified, but nothing new of importance waselicited.

A. J. Crum testified that Small had previously talked of mobbing Starbuck,and that Small, Perry, Morrow, and Al. Thomas are brothers-in-law, and thatAb. Thomas is a brother of Al.

Charles Thomas testified that Small came to A. J. Thomas' on that morningand got the double-barreled shotgun, came riding a pony on the run. Ab.said Starbuck had drawn a revolver on Small, but they would not need anyrevolvers. Thomas said "if he got in them loads, he would need no revolver,for he had loaded them for Jake's boys. They were good ones--powder, greasedwads, and a handful of shot." Al. said Small was going to shoot Starbuck;said he would shoot any man that co*cked a revolver in his face. Small lefton the pony with the gun, and Ab. and Al. Thomas followed him in about halfan hour.

Dr. Rising testified that death was caused by 79 shot or more, which,within a circle of three and a half inches, entered Starbuck's left breast,and he thought the direction of the shot was a little downward.

Dr. Wright's testimony was similar.

THE DEFENSE offered their own testimony.

Wm. Morrow testified to the effect that he had endeavored to preservethe peace, and went to the field on the promise that there should be nofuss. When they drove into the field, Starbuck rushed to his wagon for hisrevolver, and was reaching in when Small shot him; did not see a revolver,and said that Small had been rather insane three times before.

John Perry testified like Morrow, only he saw a revolver lying on a coatin a bucket in the wagon; saw Starbuck get it in his hand, and was raisingit when Small shot him. He did not testify of Small's former wildness.

Ab. Thomas denied the conversation Charles testified of, but gave otherconversation damaging to Small. He, too, said he saw the revolver in thebucket on the coat, and that Small shot just as Starbuck got the revolverin his hand.

A. J. Thomas testified the same way.

In rebuttal the State offered the following.

Dr. Graham testified that a person when shot through the heart wouldgrasp, not lose, anything then held in the hand.

Justice Buckman then recognized the witness to appear and testify atthe next term of court, and the case was argued by E. S. Torrance, countyattorney, for the prosecution and J. Wade McDonald for the defense.

The court considered the evidence insufficient to hold the defendants,Al. and Ab. Thomas, Perry, and Morrow as accomplices, but bound Small overin $5,000 for his appearance at the next term of court. He was remandedto jail, to remain until the bail is furnished.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.

The lowest rate of tax in Cowley County is 13 mills on the dollar; thehighest 45 mills; the average about 25 mills. The only localities wheretaxes are high, being Winfield and Arkansas City, where substantial improvementshave been built, such as bridge, schoolhouses, etc. Winfield has two ironand one combination bridge across Dutch creek, as well as a good courthouseand jail, each brick structures, and a large stone school house. ArkansasCity has a large combination bridge across the Arkansas River, erected ata cost of $13,000, and one across the Walnut River that cost $3,000; alsoa splendid brick schoolhouse which cost $10,000 and is the finest buildingin the county. The entire indebtedness of the county is but $31,500. Accordingto the last assessment our taxable property amounted to $2,020,000.

Winfield Courier, March 20, 1879.

Whereas, the county commissioners of the county of Cowley, State of Kansas,at a special meeting, held March 10th, 1879, made an order of which thefollowing is a copy.

"At a special meeting of the county commissioners of Cowley County,holden at the office of the county clerk in the courthouse in the City ofWinfield in said county on the 10th day of March A. D. 1879, there werepresent: R. F. Burden, Chairman; W. M. Sleeth and Geo. L. Gale, Commissioners;with E. S. Torrance, County Attorney, and M. G. Troup, County Clerk; a petitionwas presented to the Board, signed by two-fifths of the resident taxpayersof said county which, with the signatures omitted is as follows: to wit:

"To the Honorable the Board of County Commissioners of the countyof Cowley and State of Kansas:

"Inasmuch as the Southern Kansas and Western Railroad Company proposesto construct a line of railroad into and through the county of Cowley, inthe State of Kansas, the undersigned, being more than two-fifths of theresident tax payers of said county, respectfully petition your HonorableBoard to call a special election in said county at as early a day as ispracticable, and legal, and at such special election to submit to the qualifiedelectors of said county, a proposition to subscribe 68 thousand (68,000)dollars to the capital stock of said Southern Kansas and Western RailroadCompany, a corporation duly organized and existing under and by virtue ofthe laws of the State of Kansas, and to issue the bonds of said county inthe like amount of sixty-eight thousand (68,000) dollars, in payment ofsaid subscriptions, said bonds to be delivered to said railroad companyfor like amounts of the capital stock thereof as follows: Fifty-one thousand(51,000) dollars when said railroad is in operation to the point hereinafter named, near the city of Winfield in said county, and the remainingseventeen thousand (17,000) dollars when the said railroad is in operationto the western line of said county. . . ."

[Note: The March 20, 1879, issue of Winfield Courier hadpictures or sketches of some of the buildings in Cowley County: Read's Bank,Winfield; "Aunt Sally," School Building at Arkansas City, Courthouseat Winfield, and the latest revised map of Cowley County on the front page.MAW]

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1879.

We now have a blacksmith shop in full blast at Baltimore. So much onthe strength of an eastern railroad. The extreme modesty exhibited by theL. L. & G., company in only demanding $68,000 is causing some commentamong the farmers in Omnia when they consider the fact that the limit fixedby law will not allow us to vote anymore. But, "howsomer," themost of them will vote for the proposition.

We think it would be a good plan to elect a full board of county commissionerswho live in Winfield when the time of the present board expires, and thenthey would either build a new courthouse or repair the old one so it wouldnot fall down and kill some half a dozen of our county officials. We hopethis matter will be promptly attended to when the proper time comes.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1879.

There will be a meeting of the citizens of Winfield Township at the courthouseon Saturday, the 29th day of March, at 2 o'clock p.m., for the purpose ofselecting township officers to fill the vacancies caused by the city becominga city of the second class.

Winfield Courier, April 3, 1879.

Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the Walnut Valley FairAssociation, will be held at the courthouse in Winfield on the second Mondayin April, A. D. 1879, at 1 o'clock p.m., agreeable to sec. 2, chap. 9, sessionlaws of 1873. All shareholders, and others interested, are expected to bepresent. An election of officers for the ensuing year will take place atthat time. EUGENE E. BACON, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, April 24, 1879.

Under this head the Semi-Weekly dishes up a column and a half editorialto prove that the county ought at once to go to a large expense in buildingadditions to, and in remodeling the courthouse.

It says that "whoever is responsible for building the courthousewhere it is, with a swamp between it and the business portion of the town,demonstrates his unfitness to be entrusted with public interests, and hasa small soul;" that "Winfield has in days gone by been cursedby incapacity and cupidity;" that the courthouse, the school house,and the lost bridge "are the ear marks that indicate jobbery and rascality,the indubitable evidences of 'gigantic fraud' in those responsible for theirconstruction."

About three months ago the editors of the Semi-Weekly came to this placeutter strangers to the people of this city and county and found the cityso prosperous and promising, the result of the labor and exertions of itsearlier citizens, that they concluded to establish themselves here and reapa part of the harvest these earlier citizens had sown. Finding that in theirgleanings they did not at first accumulate sheaves very rapidly, they concludedthat the fault must be in the rascality and incapacity of those whose laborsowed the seed, and hence, we have this wholesale attack upon our best andmost valued citizens.

The persons who projected and carried out the building of the courthouseand jail were W. H. H. Maris, then Mayor; S. C. Smith, R. B. Saffold, C.A. Bliss, H. S. Silver, J. D. Cochran, S. Darrah, then councilmen; J. M.Alexander, city attorney; Frank Cox, of Richland, John D. Maurer of Dexter,and O. C. Smith, of Cresswell, county commissioners.

Fifty-eight leading men of Winfield were most active in this matter andguaranteed the title to the courthouse ground and many prominent men ofthe county approved the measure.

The persons who projected and carried out the building of the schoolhousewere John B. Fairbank, District Clerk, J. D. Cochran, Director, S. H. Myton,Treasurer, and some others.

J. P. Short was the trustee and O. F. Boyle the treasurer by whom thecontract to build the bridge was let, and during most of its construction,and H. S. Silver, E. S. Bedilion, and B. F. Baldwin were the township officerswho made the final settlement with the contractors.

Here we have an array of names honored in this community, names of mennever before charged with rascality and incapacity, men in whom we oldersettlers believe and trust and yet the sages of Mt. Pulaski in three shortmonths have seen through all these men and found them guilty of incapacity,unfitness, jobbery, rascality, and gigantic fraud.

It may be that these gushing freshmen meant to attach these pet wordsto other than those mentioned above, to the members of the "Old TownCompany, or rather Town Association," for instance. If that is thecase, the records are open to inspection and we state distinctly that nomember of the Winfield Town Association had any connection whatever withthe building of the courthouse except to give a deed of the half block ofland on which it stands to the county, and two lots on which the jail standsto the city, (all they ever agreed or were ever expected to give) in compliancewith the bargain between the city council and county commissioners, thatthe county should build a courthouse and the city a jail in which the countyshould have a right to keep prisoners. One of them protested against thebuilding of the courthouse.

One member of that Association, Fuller, was district treasurer when thecontract for building the schoolhouse was let, but Myton succeeded him beforethe work commenced.

The original plan of the schoolhouse was made by John B. Fairbank, DistrictClerk, who requested Millington to help him in drafting and making specificationsand estimates, which he did, but that plan was finally widely departed fromin the construction, and therefore Millington is not entitled to a particleof the credit of that structure.

Millington only, of that Association, had anything to do with the lettingof the contract and building of the bridge. He was temporarily the townshipclerk at that time and claims his share of the credit with his colleagues,Short and Boyle, and with other leading men of the town.

We challenge Mr. Conklin or anyone else to show that any member of theTown Association had any connection whatever with the building of eitherof these three structures except as above specified.

Now as relates to these three structures, built at that early day whenthere were no civil engineers or architects within reach and to procuresuch would cost such large sums, when everything was high and hard to getand when our citizens were beset by every kind of hardship and discouragement,we think these structures, though not beautiful nor even sufficiently substantial,were very creditable monuments to their enterprise and energy, the terribledenunciations of our neighbors notwithstanding.

Now, Mr. Semi-Weekly man, we expect you, we challenge you to state preciselywhat were the "gigantic frauds," the jobberies and rascalities,which you charge in such sweeping and general terms, as to stigmatize thewhole community at that time. Be specific and give the names of those whoperpetrated them. If either of the gentlemen we have named, or any othercitizen is guilty, give us the name and make specific charges against himthat he may have a chance to defend himself. Then no longer make assassinand cowardly attacks in the dark, calculated to bring odium upon almostevery man of note in the city without giving anyone an excuse for defendinghimself.

It is a very poor way to secure the desired additions to the courthouseto endeavor by misrepresentations and charges of fraud against the entirebusiness population of Winfield and thereby making Winfield odious to thepeople of the county.

If you really desire the improvement you advocate, we would suggest thatyou examine the records of the past and give the facts.

Winfield Courier, May 1, 1879.

The recent rains have undermined the flagging put down on Ninth Avenue,near the courthouse. A firmer bed seems necessary to support the walk properly.

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1879.

The court commenced its session on Monday. His Honor W. P. Campbell presiding.Present: E. S. Bedilion, clerk; C. L. Harter, sheriff; E. S. Torrance, prosecutingattorney, and a full corps of local attorneys.

The docket was called and several cases were disposed of as follows:State vs. Creek. The defendant plead guilty to three indictments for cowstealing. He was returned to the jail to await his sentence.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 21, 1879. Editorial Page.

The question whether we shall put up for repairs on the courthouse willsoon be presented to the County Commissioners for their decision. Five yearsago this same courthouse was constructed at a cost to the taxpayers of CowleyCounty of thirty one thousand dollars. Has this debt against the countyyet been paid? We think not. And the question that will sooner or lateraddress itself to the mind of every taxpayer at the rate we are plungingheadlong into debt is simply whether we will possess the ability to pay.No doubt it is good policy to provide a vault, where the records can remainsecure from theft or fire, and this can be done at no very great cost, butit appears to us that the correct policy for a wise people to pursue isto begin to pay off our debts before we saddle additional ones upon us.The clamor for public improvement is generally the first that is heard ina new country and when the necessities of the case demand it or the surroundingsjustify it, then it is a wise policy. But to stand ever ready to increasetaxation simply because some other town or country has done the same beforeus is in our opinion, the direct road to ruin. We have counties in our youngcommonwealth with an experience in building and improving beyond abilityto pay, that it will be wise for this county to avoid. We are now at thetoll gate. Before we go further in that direction, suppose we commence topay up.

Winfield Courier, May 22, 1879.

Clerk Bedilion was full of business Monday moving his records, etc.,from Manning's Hall back to the Courthouse.

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1879.

We clip the following from the Traveler of last week.

"The question whether we shall put up for repairs on the courthousewill soon be presented to the County Commissioners for their decision. Fiveyears ago this same courthouse was constructed at a cost to the taxpayersof thirty one thousand dollars. Has this debt against the county yet beenpayed? We think not."

Now we shall charitably assume that the editor meant to tell the truthin the above, but was not posted up in the matter. We have been to the recordin the office of the county clerk to examine, and find that the exact costof the courthouse when built and completed about five years ago was $10,600.66.It has usually been stated at $10,000 as the approximate cost. It was paidfor in county scrip at par, and that scrip has since been paid off and canceled.We will not say that the county owes nothing as the result of building thecourthouse. About $30,000 of bonds were issued to fund the outstanding countyscrip, a part of which was that issued for the courthouse. These bonds havenot been paid and therefore it is fair to say that the county owes $10,600.66of bonded debt incurred in consequence of building the courthouse. Statethe thing as it is, neighbor.

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1879.

Marshal Stevens, with his corps of jail birds, is doing good serviceon the streets.

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1879.

Deputy Sheriff Finch last week received a telegram from Morrisville,N. Y., to arrest one Lewis E. Kinney alias Alvia Brown, who was supposedto be stopping at the residence of his cousin, Mr. Charles Frith, near Dexter.Mr. Finch started immediately for Dexter, and in less than ten hours hehad captured his man, lodged him in the county jail, and telegraphed tothe sheriff of Madison County, New York, to come and get him. Saturday hereceived a telegram to hold the man until further notice, and that he hadforged a note to the amount of $378.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1879.

A Mr. Tower, of Ninnescah township, was arrested for committing a rapeon his 10 year old stepdaughter last week, and was committed for trial atthe next term of the district court. This business is getting a little toofrequent, and some means should be devised to put a stop to it. Only a fewevenings ago a respectable young lady of this city was insulted on the streetby some beast, and it is hardly safe for a lady to be out alone after sundown. The two brutes now confined in the county jail should receive thefull penalty of the law if guilty.

Winfield Courier, June 12, 1879.

In the case of the State vs. Hayne for petty larceny, tried before JudgeBoyer on Tuesday, Hayne was found guilty and sentenced to pay a fine of$25 and 24 hours in the county jail.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 2, 1879. Editorial Page.

The Semi-Weekly boils at the thought of ten thousand dollarsfor a public school building for the city of Winfield, and says that ifyou want to stop emigration, commence to vote bonds! You see, Brother Conklin,we are none of us selfish. It would hurt the city of Winfield to vote herinto debt, but to create a debt to build another courthouse for the peopleof Cowley to pay is really a pretty thing. No, don't give ten thousand dollarsfor that schoolhouse to enlighten and ennoble the minds of countless numberswho are soon to make our laws and fill public places, but put the moneyinto the courthouse and make cells and chains to protect society.

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1879.

Messrs. Kinne, Johnston, Manning, and others of our public spirited citizensdeserve great credit for the prompt action in regard to the fireworks onlast Friday. Rather than disappoint the people by having the display atan inaccessible place, they bought up all the fireworks in town, payingfor them out of their own pockets, and touched them off on the courthousesquare. At a late hour the fireworks provided for the occasion were broughtout.

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1879.

Last Friday was undoubtedly the biggest day Winfield ever had. Considerablepreparation had been made by our citizens; but as so many celebrations wereto be held in the county, no one expected such a crowd as gathered at themetropolis to observe "the day we celebrate." Over 8,000 peoplewere present.

The streets and avenues were lined with wagons, crowding the streetsand lining the roads for miles.

About half past ten a.m., Gen. Green, with a corps of assistants, beganthe work of organizing the procession and getting the different townshipdelegations together. The procession was delayed somewhat by the Vernondelegation, which came in about eleven o'clock headed by the Winfield CornetBand, and took their places at the head of the column. When all was ready,the band struck up "Hail Columbia" and the procession, reachingfrom the courthouse to Millington street, south on Millington street to13th avenue, thence west to Main street, and north to the grounds, overtwo miles, started. It was supposed that over half of the teams had notformed in the procession, and the number of wagons was estimated at fivehundred.

The speech of the occasion, which was delivered by Judge McDonald, waspronounced by all to be one of his most brilliant efforts, and was as creditableto himself as it was pleasing to the audience.

Everybody seemed to be a committee of one to provide dinner for a scoreof persons, and we wished a dozen times that we had the capacity for victualsof the "two-headed giant" of picture book fame.

After dinner, the presentation of the flag to the largest delegation,was awarded to Vernon township. Prof. R. C. Story presented the flag inone of the neatest speeches it has ever been our fortune to hear. JudgeRoss, Squire Barrack of Rock, and Rev. Joel Mason of Pleasant Valley madesome happy and appropriate remarks.

In the "glass ball shoot," which took place at 4 o'clock, Jas.Vance carried off the first premium, breaking 14 balls out of a possible15. The races, owing to the bad condition of the track, were postponed.

The fire-works were a success, although for awhile it looked as if thecommittee on "fizzle" would make a good job of it. Through theexertions of E. P. Kinne, T. K. Johnston, J. H. Finch, and others of ourcitizens, the little "misunderstanding" was righted and everything"went off" nicely.

Winfield Courier, July 17, 1879.

Pursuant to call, the Republicans of Walnut twp. met at the courthousein Winfield and organized by the election of J. H. Curfman, chairman, andT. A. Blanchard, secretary. The object of the meeting being the electionof a Township Republican Committee. The following gentlemen were chosen:T. A. Blanchard, D. Robertson, and S. E. Burger.

Pursuant to call, the citizens of Walnut twp. met at the courthouse inWinfield on the 12th day of July, 1879, and organized by the election ofJ. H. Curfman, chairman, and T. A. Blanchard, secretary. The object of themeeting being stated, the nomination of a township ticket to be voted uponat the coming township election on the 22nd day of July, inst.

Committee on nominations appointed as follows: Robert Weakly, John Mentch,and John Hoenscheidt, who, after due deliberation, made report, which wasreceived and unanimously adopted as candidates at the approaching election:trustee, J. C. Roberts; treasurer, Joel Mack; clerk, T. A. Blanchard; Justiceof the Peace, Jessey King and S. E. Burger; Constable, T. J. Johnson andAbe. Land. Messrs. Mentch and Hoenscheidt were appointed a committee toprocure ballots.

Resolved, That Winfield papers be requested to publish.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1879.

We wish to say again that the sanitary condition of our city needs moreattention than is bestowed upon it at present. Especially is this the casein the alley on block 110, back of the Bahntge building. There is a poolof water standing in the rear of the Hitchco*ck building on that block, intowhich the slops, old shoes, and rags of the whole alley are thrown, andwhich emits a foul and disease breeding smell. Complaints are also madeof the drainage of the courthouse block, the draws being obstructed, causingthe water to stand in stagnant pools, which are anything but healthy. Themarshal has several times notified parties having nuisances on their premisesto clean up, and if the request is not heeded they should be made to feelthe penalty. Persons who would, for the sake of saving a few paltry dollars,jeopardize the health of the whole community should be made to suffer forit. Some of the inmates of the cooler could be used to good advantage drainingthe above-mentioned nuisances. Let us look to this matter with due diligencewhile it is yet today.

Winfield Courier, July 31, 1879.

Conklin's co*ck-and-bull story about the tumbling down of the courthousehas not been very generally swallowed by the people of the county or therewould not be so many persons willing to serve the people within its walls.

Winfield Courier, July 31, 1879.

Deputy Finch came near losing one of his boarders last Saturday evening.He had allowed Ike White, who is a member of the cooler gang on the chargeof stealing Indian ponies, to go to the pump in the rear of the jail fora pail of water; and Ike, having great faith in his speed and powers ofendurance, concluded it was a good opportunity to make a break for liberty,which he accordingly did, scooting across Tenth avenue and down Millingtonstreet, with Deputy Finch following like a race horse about 150 laps inthe rear.

Seeing Finch gaining rapidly, White concluded to take to cover, whichhe did in a patch of corn in the rear of the house occupied by Mr. Crane.Finch soon came up at a two-forty gait and after looking around some timefound his man, crouching among the corn stalks, and who, under the persuasiveinfluence of a six-shooter, was induced to return and carry in the wateras he was first instructed to do. The task of carrying water will hereafterdevolve upon some more contented boarder.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 13, 1879.

Deputy Sheriff Finch was in town last Saturday, and shortly after hisarrival he and W. J. Gray arrested two young fellows who had driven downfrom Winfield but a few minutes previous, ostensibly on the charge of horsestealing; but the real cause was a threat to break the county jail. Theparties arrested were E. C. White and T. Huffman, the former of whom wassuspicioned of trying to effect the deliverance of his brother, Ike White,from jail. Huffman was arrested, taken to one side, and made to believethat the jig was up, and that it would go better with him if he owned upto the object of their trip to our town.

Supposing they were shadowed for horse stealing, he informed the officialsof White's intention to procure some acid by which the jail locks couldbe destroyed, whereupon White was immediately arrested. All the proof againsthim in town was his asking for some aqua fortis at Eddy's drugstore, but both parties were securely tied to a wagon and taken to Winfield.

While believing Mr. Finch acted in good faith, we are disposed to regardthe arrest as rather premature. Taking into consideration the time requiredfor aqua fortis to corrode a lock, we cannot see that our jailwas in any immediate danger, more especially as the officers were so thoroughlyposted as to White's intentions, and we question whether they had sufficientgrounds for making an arrest unless they were satisfied that these boyswere implicated with Ike White in horse stealing.

"Fore-warned is fore-armed," and a little careful watchingprobably would have resulted in absolute conviction, when the luckless Whitecould have been put where he would do the most good. White is lately fromTexas, is a reckless, worthless fellow, and one for whom we have no sympathy.It is only our desire to see such social lepers brought to justice thatprompts this criticism. There is such a thing as being overzealous in acause, which, of course, is far preferable to the charge of negligence.Of negligence, however, our present officers are never guilty.

Winfield Courier, August 14, 1879.

Deputy Finch returned from Arkansas City Saturday evening having in custodyZeke White and John Hoffman, who have been suspected for some time of tryingto get Ike White out of jail. The boys seemed very much surprised when takenby Mr. Finch and one of them confessed that they had come to Arkansas Cityfor the purpose of "getting stuff to get Ike out with." Hoffmanis supposed to have been with Ike White in the pony steal and will likelyget a couple of years at Leavenworth. These are all young looking boys andhave begun their career of crime at an early age.

Winfield Courier, August 21, 1879.

Zeke White was released from jail last Saturday, no cause being foundfor retaining him longer. Hoffman plead guilty to the charge of horse stealingand will have his trial at the next term of court.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 17, 1879.

The case of Hill vs. Lilly was tried before 'Squire Bonsall Monday morning.It seems that Mrs. Hill was claiming the wages of her son from the proprietorsof the brick yards at Harmon's Ford, for whom young Hill had been working,last Saturday afternoon, and some difference arising as to the amount dueyoung Hill, an elder brother called the attention of a Mr. Grant to somethinghe had omitted in the account. A Mr. Lilly, an attache of the brick yard,standing near, deemed this sufficient cause for interference, and pullingoff his coat, he made use of some big-meaning words and asked Hill if hewanted anything. Hill didn't need anything in Lilly's line at that time;but on Monday morning, he wanted Lilly to step up and answer to the chargeof assault and battery. The 'Squire fixed his fine at two dollars and costs,making nine dollars and twenty cents. Rather than pay it, Lilly concludedto go to Winfield and study the hieroglyphics on the inside of the countyjail walls; but at the last minute, he thought better of it and paid hisfine.

Winfield Courier, September 18, 1879.

Marshal Stevens was out Tuesday with his jail-birds, cleaning up thealleys. They number seven stalwart fellows, who are paying the penalty ofa few hours of carousing.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 8, 1879.

John McMahon was brought before Judge Christian last Friday, chargedwith feloniously taking and converting to his own use a pocket book containing$1.50 and valuable papers, belonging to a hand at the brick yard. The examinationresulted in committing him to jail.

Winfield Courier, October 30, 1879.

Deputy Finch is terribly exercised over the knowledge that he is soonto lose his bread-and-butter position over the jail. No help for it, Mr.Finch, you'll have to step down and out after January 1st.

Winfield Courier, November 13, 1879.

An important meeting of the Winfield Rifles will be held at the CourthouseFriday evening. All the members should be present.

Winfield Courier, November 20, 1879.

Last Sunday evening Mr. A. T. Shenneman brought in Frank Schock, whodid the carving at Frank Davis' recently, and he is now safely lodged inthe county jail. Mr. Foster offered a reward of $50 for his capture, andas none of the officers seemed to take any interest in the matter, Mr. Shennemanoffered to bring him in, and Sunday evening returned with his man. He capturedhim in Chautauqua County while making tracks for the Territory. Mr. Shennemanlearned before starting that he had gone toward the east, and also thathe had friends in Chautauqua County, and immediately started for that locality.Arriving there he played the land-agent dodge and learned in a roundaboutway that Schock had been there and had left for the Territory a short timebefore. He started in pursuit and overtook his man before he got out ofthe State. Mr. Shenneman would receive nothing for his time while afterthe criminal, and only asked enough to cover his expenses, which was cheerfullygiven.

Winfield Courier, December 25, 1879.

The eight foot stone sidewalk on 10th avenue, between the Presbyterianchurch and the Courthouse, has been completed. This gives a first classsidewalk from Main street to the Courthouse.

Winfield Courier, January 1, 1880.

Mr. Rhonimus, proprietor of the "North end meat market," anda hired man, Henry, were arrested last week for stealing cattle. It seemsthat these gentlemen, in order to make the meat business as profitable aspossible, have for some time been systematically stealing the beeves thatsupplied their market. It has been known among the stock men of this andElk counties for some time that thieves were operating among their herds,and the matter was placed in the hands of Sheriff-elect Shenneman, who shadowedthe above-named gentlemen, and at last caught them killing one of the missingbeeves near the fair ground and promptly arrested them. Mr. Jones, of Windsor,has lost fourteen head of cattle by these depredations, and parties on theline of Elk county have missed as many more. It seems that the gentlemenwere not partial as to the kind of meat taken, and sometimes stepped asidefrom their regular line of business to gobble a hog or two, and sometimesthree, from the large herds of W. J. Hodges, at the stock yards, near thedepot.

A preliminary trial was held before Justice Buckman, last Friday, butthe case was continued till this week, and the prisoners remanded to jailin default of bail.

Winfield Courier, January 8, 1880.

For some time Deputy Finch has suspected that the prisoners in the jailwere working to make their escape, and last Sunday evening he "laidfor them" and discovered them drilling the bolts which hold the door.They had filed the cavities where they had been drilling with soap and blackenedit with coal dust to look like the bolt head, and were only waiting fora favorable opportunity to make their escape.

Winfield Courier, January 8, 1880.

We do not propose to assume the role of chronic grumbler, nor do we intendto call our city government hard names because we think something is notdone as it should be. We suppose that they are acting their own judgmentof what is the best interests of the city.

We now wish to call their attention to the crossings of Loomis streeton the south side of 9th and the north side of 10th avenues. These crossingswe pronounce "man traps" of a very serious character. They arelocated in the low place known as "the slough" next west of thecourthouse block. The owners of lots along the south side of 9th and northside of 10th avenues have at considerable expense, graded up two or threefeet, and constructed stone flag sidewalks eight feet wide up to Loomisstreet on each side. The city has connected these walks with a stingy crossing,only four feet wide. At the ends of the eight foot walks next to Loomisstreet are deep ditches which the city has bridged with flag stones onlyfour feet wide, so that a person coming along the eight foot walk must travelin the middle of it or run into the ditch on one side or the other of thefour foot bridge.

There is constant danger, in the night, of plunging off the ends of these8 feet walks into a muddy ditch three feet deep, and even in the day-time,a blind man, or one whose thoughts are busy with some other subject, isliable to go down.

Now we want to ask the city authorities of this enterprising city ofWinfield to remedy this evil at once, by at least making the ditch bridgeseight feet wide. They tell us that these bridges are as wide as those alongMain street. Well, what has that to do with it? The only question to consideris: Are the crossings on Loomis street sufficient for the situation? Ifnot, they should be made so. If the crossings along Main street are sufficient,all right; but if not, they should also be made sufficient.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 14, 1880.

The new County Board of Commissioners met at the courthouse on Monday.Commissioner Sleeth retired and Commissioner Harbaugh took his place. Indicationsare that Mr. Harbaugh will make a first-class commissioner. The county printingwas let to the Semi-Weekly, at legal rates.

Winfield Courier, January 15, 1880.

There is confined in the county jail an insane woman by the name of MaryNoalla, from near Arkansas City. She was refused admittance to the asylumbecause the authorities thought her case hopeless. Judge Gans made anotherapplication last week, stating the difficulties of keeping her here, andurging that they should receive her. It is to be hoped that the judge willbe successful in his efforts to get her into the asylum, for her presentgloomy quarters not only increase her malady but is ruining her health.

Winfield Courier, January 22, 1880.

The authorities of the asylum have again refused admission to Mary Noalla.Something should be done to find her a suitable place, as she raves continuallyabout having to stay in jail.

Winfield Courier, January 22, 1880.

Last Sunday morning, Mary Noalla, the crazy woman confined to the jail,attempted to run away. She was pursued by Mrs. Finch, and when overtaken,threw her arms around a fence-post and begged piteously to be allowed togo home, where, as she said, "her husband had 80 acres of land andlots of wheat." It was with difficulty that she was persuaded to goback to the jail.

Winfield Courier, February 5, 1880.

ED. COURIER: I think no one will accuse me of indulging in extravagancein my own affairs, or of advising, or approving the same in others. Butall good businessmen will bear me out in the assertion that there are timesand places in the affairs of every business individual when a dollar, rightlyinvested, will make, or save, ten for the investor.

What would we think of a householder owning a house needing repairs,who, instead of repairing it, would vacate it, and rent a house of his neighborto live in? We should naturally think the man needed a guardian. Well, inall the business relations of life, the same rules that govern the lifeof the businessman apply to the affairs of corporations, municipal, as wellas private.

I have been led to these reflections by the foolish, I might say almostcriminal, negligence of our Board of County Commissioners in the policyit pursues in reference to the condition of our Courthouse. Individuals,pursuing the same line of policy in their personal and private affairs,would be stigmatized as improvident and shiftless. And yet, our Commissionersare only improvident and shiftless in their public capacity. As individuals,working for their own private interests, they are all honest, thrifty, andresponsible. They are also highly respectable, and first class as neighborsand citizens.

They were elected by their constituents because they were good men, andthe people had a right to believe that the interests of the county wouldfare as well in their hands as their own private interests. That such hasnot been the case will be admitted by every sensible person, when the presentcondition of county matters are once understood.

Look at the condition of our courthouse. When its unsafe condition wasfirst made public, I, with others, was incredulous, and thought that, perhaps,the report was invented in order to give someone a job, or to satisfy somebody'spersonal convenience. But after our own citizen architect, Mr. Hoenscheidt,and a celebrated architect from abroad, Mr. Bartlett, had examined the courthouseand pronounced it unsafe in its present condition; and after learning fromour District Court Clerk, Mr. Bedilion, that he had experimented with measures,and found that the walls were gradually spreading, I became convinced thatsomething ought to be done immediately to make the building a safe one tooccupy.

Judge Campbell will not hold the District Court in it, and the countyis now paying Manning from $360 to $400 a year for his Opera House to holdthe court in. Here is economy with a vengeance! But this is not the worstfeature of it. The courthouse, unrepaired, is a death-trap in which thelives of our county officers are liable at any moment to be sacrificed.It is true, the structure might stand for years as it is. So might the Taybridge, but it didn't; and how long brick walls may stand, that are graduallyand surely spreading, the Lord only knows. I know this: that, if the courthouseshould fall and destroy a single human life, I should thank my God thatI was not one of the respectable and responsible Board of County Commissioners.

To repair the courthouse, means to make it better than it ever has been,and to enlarge it to meet the progressive demands of the county. It means,also, to provide a receptacle for the records of the county. And it canbe done at an expense, trifling to the county; at an increase of taxes thatmight cover to the individual the cost of a single plug of tobacco. Yet,the Honorable Board plod along undisturbed, as though the county was toopoor to own a respectable building, and pay out every year for rent enoughto pay the interest on a much larger sum than would be necessary to makethe courthouse what it should be.

Only think of it. The great county of Cowley--the banner county of thestate--un-surpassed in her increase of population, her agricultural andhorticultural productions; her superior standard of schools, education,intelligence, and refinement; with two railroads and the prospect of more;with a courthouse that could be built today for the paltry sum of $3,000,and in a shabby, tumble-down condition, which ought to bring the blush ofshame to every citizen of the county. If the County Board believe that thepeople of the county prefer the "Penny Wise and Pound Foolish"manner in which this courthouse policy is conducted, I, for one, hope theBoard is mistaken. Respectfully, J. M. ALEXANDER.

Winfield Courier, February 5, 1880. Editorial Page.

With Col. Alexander we think it time something was done about the courthouse.The county has records that have cost thousands of dollars, and their losswould entail upon the citizens of the county hundreds of thousands of dollarsin almost endless litigation. Were the courthouse the safest building inthe county so far as the danger of falling is concerned, it is not a safeplace to store the records. We commend the manly course of our correspondentin writing over his own proper signature. Like him we were skeptical aboutthe dangerous condition of the courthouse, but we were always ready to urgethat vaults should be constructed to preserve the records. We think thetime has come when the courthouse should be reconstructed under the supervisionof a competent civil engineer in such manner as to save the present buildingand add to it what is needed, and we urge the matter upon the immediateattention of our county commissioners.

Winfield Courier, February 5, 1880.

Capt. Siverd of Rock has been appointed jailer, in place of Mr. Finch.The keys of the jail have been turned over to him, but as yet Mr. Finchholds the fort in the second story.

Winfield Courier, February 5, 1880.

Last Thursday a couple of fellows confined in the jail came near makingtheir escape. They had obtained a saw and sawed off the wooden window framesof the cell and with the piece were knocking a hole through the brick work.They had almost accomplished their purpose when they were detected. Oneof the fellows is John McMahon, lately brought from Arkansas City, and theother is Dick Rhonimus, the cattle thief.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 11, 1880.

McMahon, one of the prisoners who broke jail in Winfield a few days since,passed through this place last Monday in charge of one of the vigilantecommittee of Grouse Creek, who was returning with him to Winfield. He wasretaken at South Haven, Sumner County, having stolen a horse after makinghis escape from jail and had been closely followed by the party in chargeuntil captured.

Winfield Courier, February 12, 1880.

A man by the name of Snow, a painter, who worked here some time ago,was killed in Elk City by Jesse McFadden, a son of a lady who keeps a hotelat that place. As usual, there was "a woman in the case." YoungMcFadden was a nephew and former partner of Rhonimus, the cattle thief whoescaped from our jail last week.

Winfield Courier, February 12, 1880.

Last week a lady named Sarah E. James, whose home is near Tannehill,was brought before the Probate Judge on a charge of insanity. She appearslike one who has seen better days and is the mother of three sons and adaughter. The sons are all grown, the daughter being the youngest and 12years of age. Mrs. James has been living with her children on a rented farmsince last August. The sons are industrious, hard-working boys, and everythingseems to have gone along pleasantly in the family until about two weeksago, when her mind seemed to go all to pieces, since which time she hasbeen a raving maniac.

The sons have watched over and clung to her in the hopes of her gettingbetter; but she has been getting worse and worse until they reluctantlysought her admission to the asylum. Her ravings and curses in the courtroomwere simply horrible, and the Judge was compelled to have her removed tothe jail and locked in one of the grated cells during the trial.

Winfield Courier, February 12, 1880.

Last Wednesday, Dick Rhonimus, young McMahon, and another prisoner effectedtheir escape from the county jail in a very mysterious manner. The nextmorning two horses were missing from Rev. Henderson's stable. Monday afternoonMcMahon, one of the escaped prisoners, was brought in, together with oneof the stolen horses, by Messrs. P. F. Haynes and J. B. Splawn, of Silverdaletownship. The particulars of his capture are as follows.

Thursday morning a man stopped at the house of Smith Winchel, in thattownship, and asked for his breakfast, stating that he was hunting a manwith a horse on which he had a chattel mortgage. Mr. Winchel gave him somethingto eat, and went with him when he started to get his horse. He noticed thatthe horse had neither saddle nor bridle and was being ridden with a ropeover his nose, which aroused his suspicions, and he called in several ofthe neighbors and stated the circ*mstances, when it was decided to go afterthe stranger and make him give an account of himself.

They came within sight of their man near the state line, and had theirsuspicions confirmed by his putting whip to his horse and making for SaltFork. After following the thief for about a day, two of the party turnedback, leaving Splawn and Haynes to continue the pursuit. They followed thetrail until dark and on the following morning were again on the track, determinedto take him in if it took all summer. They followed the trail all day Fridayand Friday night and Saturday discovered the horse, which the thief hadabandoned while trying to get back into the state. They kept the trail bylearning from time to time where the thief had tried to get something toeat. Sunday morning they rode into South Haven and found their man in alivery stable.

A warrant was procured and they started for home with the prisoner. Onthe way up they came through Arkansas City, where McMahon's mother resides,and the prisoner was allowed an interview with her. Mrs. McMahon is a respectable,hard-working woman, and her grief at seeing her boy under such circ*mstanceswas heartrending. She sold a cow, the only one she possessed, and purchasedhim a suit of clothes, the ones he had on being in tatters.

On the way home McMahon conversed freely with his captors, confessingthe whole affair and stating that someone opened the jail door and let themout, but refused to tell who the party was. Monday afternoon the prisonerwas turned over to Sheriff Shenneman by the captors, who received the $50reward offered for his return. The smile that illuminated our Sheriff'scountenance, when told that one of his birds had come home to roost, wasa sight to behold. The most remarkable fact about the matter is that McMahon'stime was almost out, and on the very day when he was returned to the jailas a horse thief, his time would have expired.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 18, 1880.

The County Commissioners met in session in Winfield last week. In additionto canvassing the vote of the various townships, as cast on the third inst.,the jail was rented by the county, at the stipulated price of ten dollarsper month. A change in the boundary line of Vernon and Ninnescah Townshipswas also made.

Winfield Courier, February 19, 1880.

The Commissioners met last week and canvassed the vote for township officers.The result will be found in another column. Among other things they changedthe boundary lines of Vernon and Ninnescah Townships, by cutting off 1 milefrom the north part of Vernon, and attaching it to Ninnescah. They alsomade arrangements to build an addition to the jail to be used by the sheriffas an office, and rented the upper part of the jail from the city for $10per month. It will be occupied as heretofore by the jailer. An order wasmade to have four more binding rods put in the courthouse.

Winfield Courier, February 19, 1880.

Mr. Henderson has now secured possession of both the horses stolen fromhim by the jail breakers. The best one is nearly ruined and he is out $100in cash. This, to a poor man, is about as bad as a fire.

Winfield Courier, February 26, 1880.

"Monday was a gala day for Winfield, and the people of the surroundingcountry understood the fact, and many of them turned out to see the fun.Some time ago the Guards decided to produce the military drama of the "UnionSpy" at this place, and learning that members of the Governor's staffwould be present, it was decided to give a grand parade in their honor.At 2 o'clock the companies were formed on the courthouse square, and afterreceiving the general and staff, they moved out and paraded through theprincipal streets.

"Gen. Green and staff took a position in front of the Opera Houseand the companies counter-marched in review. The Rifles looked their bestand St. John's Battery shown resplendent in new uniforms with red top-knots.The general and staff were splendidly mounted and uniformed and looked everyinch soldiers. This was by far the most imposing affair Winfield has yetseen."

Winfield Courier, February 26, 1880.

Attention, Cavalrymen! There will be a meeting of all parties interestedin forming a cavalry company at the courthouse, 2 o'clock p.m., Saturdaynext. All old soldiers are invited to attend. Those who have been underfire--the time-tried and battle-tested veterans--want to get up a companyof "Ironsides." In time of peace prepare for war. Turn out.

Winfield Courier, March 4, 1880.

Last Saturday Mrs. McNeil brought suit against Charles H. Payson forobtaining a deed under false pretenses. The case was rather a mixed-up affair,and there is no knowing how it will terminate. Mr. Payson was bound overto the district court in the sum of $2,000, and in default of bail was committedto jail.

Winfield Courier, March 11, 1880.

Jailor Siverd has quite a collection of boarders at present.

Winfield Courier, March 25, 1880.

The work of "bracing up" the courthouse is progressing finely.Mr. Tansey, who has the job in hand, is making a clean breast of it, andwill leave it in first class condition. Four iron rods have been put inbeneath the floor of the second story, and four more will be put in justbelow the upper ceiling. Six pillars, 8 x 8, have been put beneath the girdersof the roof on the partition walls of the first story, which are built upsolid to the second story. This allows the roof to rest upon the centralpartitions of the building and relieves the pressure from the walls. Itis to be replastered and painted, and will be ready for the next term ofcourt. The commissioners are to be commended for taking action in the matterbefore it was too late.

Winfield Courier, April 1, 1880.

Cap. Siverd is cleaning up the Courthouse square and jail yard.

The new office is about ready for Sheriff Shenneman's occupancy.

Sheriff Shenneman is building a new barn on the Courthouse square.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 7, 1880.

Capt. Siverd, County Jailer, has reduced his business to a very systematicorder, and there is no likelihood of any more jail deliveries. The Capt.is an attentive officer and is putting everything in apple pie order inand around the jail and courthouse square at Winfield.

Winfield Courier, April 15, 1880.

Captain Tansey has done the boss job of repairing on the courthouse.His work is conceded by all who inspect it to be first-class. Now, Messrs.Commissioners, give us a set of vaults for the county money and county records,and the people will say, "well done!"

Winfield Courier, April 15, 1880.

John McMahon, who broke jail with Rhonimus, but was recaptured, attemptedto burn out the sill which holds the bars over the jail window one day lastweek. The fire was discovered and put out before much damage was done. Johnnienow languishes in a grated cell on limited diet.

Winfield Courier, April 22, 1880.

At last hitching posts are to be erected near the courthouse for theuse of the public.

Winfield Courier, April 22, 1880.

The repairs of the courthouse are being carried forward rapidly. It willbe ready for the May term of court.

Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.

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

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

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

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

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

Harris vs. Day taken up and jury impaneled.

In the case of State vs. Payson, the Court decided to let the mattergo to trial. It comes on immediately after the case of Harris vs. Day isdisposed of.

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

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

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

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

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

If the information in this case had been quashed, as the court at firstintimated it would do, and a strict investigation had been made into thejail delivery business, more light would have been thrown upon a very complicatedmatter.

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

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

Winfield Courier, May 13, 1880.

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

Winfield Courier, June 3, 1880.

The season of spring cleaning and moving has struck the "courthouserats," and one and all of them have sought quarters on the second floorof the building. This was done in order to allow the plasterers, painters,moppers, and house cleaners to get at the true inwardness of things on thelower floor. The job of moving was hot, long, and dirty, and the boys setup the cigars more than once to the kind friends who came in to give thema lift on this box, or that table, or that desk. The officials are now distributedover the courtroom, an office in each corner, one in the south end, onein the middle, and one in each of the small rooms. Call and see them, andthey will set up the cigars to all visitors.

Winfield Courier, June 3, 1880.

Last Sunday was set apart for the ceremonies of decorating the gravesof soldiers of the late war. The Winfield Rifles and St. John's Batterymanaged the affair in the most creditable manner. The crowd of people atthe Methodist church in the morning was so great that considerable numberscould not get admission. Rev. J. Albert Hyden delivered a very interestingand instructive commemoration sermon at the church, and after other servicesthere, a procession was formed, which marched through the streets aroundto the courthouse square, where Judge C. Coldwell delivered an eloquentoration in memorial of the nation's dead. A monument there placed was thenbeautifully decorated with flowers, and bouquets were strewn around by afloral committee of ten young ladies and six little girls dressed in white.The Davis cornet band and a full choir gave sweet, plaintive music to theoccasion.

Winfield Courier, June 24, 1880.

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

Winfield Courier, July 1, 1880.

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

Winfield Courier, July 8, 1880.

The Fourth in Winfield was duly celebrated, although the weather in theearly part of the day was very inauspicious. About nine o'clock the cloudscleared away, the sun came out bright and warm, and the people from thecountry began to pour in from all quarters. Owing to the streets and roadsbeing muddy, the procession was not formed until two o'clock, when, headedby the Peabody band they marched to the grove. The oration by Judge Caldwellwas delivered in the Judge's faultless style, and was attentively listenedto by a large audience. Prof. Story also made an address. About four o'clockthe match game of baseball between the Wichita and Winfield clubs was called.This was the most exciting part of the program and was witnessed by an immensecrowd of people. The players did their best, and the game proved a closeone, the Winfield club beating the Wichitas by one, the score being 19 to20. After the ball game the people repaired to the courthouse square, wherethere was an elegant display of fire-works, lasting until ten o'clock. Afterthe fire-works came the grand military ball which was the affairof the day and lasted till the "wee sma' hours." Altogether thecelebration was a success and fully sustained Winfield's reputation of neverdoing things by halves.

Winfield Courier, July 8, 1880.

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

Winfield Courier, July 8, 1880.

Prisoners will hereafter be a little backward about attacking JailerSiverd. He is never caught napping.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 14, 1880.

Burt Tabler and Brown Donnigan, of Maple City, were arrested last weekfor stealing horses from the Ponca Indians some time in April. They weretaken to Winfield and lodged in jail, but Donnigan was afterward releasedon bail.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.

There will be a meeting of the Cowley County Horticultural Society onMonday, August 2, at the courthouse at 2 p.m. All the officers and members,together with all the friends of the cause, are earnestly invited to bepresent. J. CAIRNS, President.

Winfield Courier, July 29, 1880.

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

Winfield Courier, August 5, 1880.

On the first day of August 1834 the slaves in all the British colonieswere emancipated, and last Monday the colored people of the Arkansas Valleycelebrated the event in Winfield.

There were about 300 colored people present, mainly from Winfield, Wichita,Wellington, and Arkansas City.

Williamson Thomas was the president of the day; L. C. Scott was grandmarshal; Wm. Brown and Carter, assistant marshals, and John Turner, Carter,and Brown the committee on arrangements.

A procession, led by the colored band of martial music, was formed atthe Santa Fe depot and marched to the ground, Frank Manny's garden and park,where the Rev. Weir made an introductory address, and Rev. Daily made theopening prayer.

Judge Coldwell was the orator of the day and made an eloquent and appropriateaddress, which was listened to attentively and broadly applauded by hisappreciative hearers. After the address a banquet was served, at which JudgeColdwell and the county commissioners were honored guests.

In the evening the religious part of the company held an entertainmentat the courthouse and the others held a ball at Manning's Opera House. Bothparties were conducted pleasantly and were highly enjoyed.

There are about 125 colored people in Winfield of whom about 50 are exodusters.The latter have plenty of work, are doing well, and feel that they haveescaped untold barbarities. The colored people here are generally good citizensand industrious.

Winfield Courier, August 5, 1880.

On Tuesday the county commissioners let the stonework of the vault wingsof the courthouse to Archie Stewart for $545, and the iron work of the vaultsto John Seaton, of Atchison, for $430. The work will commence at once. JohnHoenscheidt, the architect, was on hand with the plans and specifications.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.

Winfield now has a telephone from E. P. Kinne's office to the courthouse.Several others are in contemplation.

Winfield Courier, August 12, 1880.

Pryor & Kinne have a telephone from their office to the courthouse.

Winfield Courier, August 19, 1880.

Pryor & Kinne have a telephone in good working order connecting theiroffice with E. S. Bedilion's office at the courthouse. It saves them a greatmany journeys to the courthouse to make inquiries about the public records.They are agents for the Telephone Company, and will soon be in a positionto put up more telephones.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 18, 1880.

In the Monitor of July 31, giving an account of the Democraticconvention, we find the following glowing tribute to Hon. A. J. Pyburn,the Democratic nominee for State Senator, uttered by one of the pure andundefiled. Says Brother Conklin:

A special Monitor reporter slipped around among the delegatesfor items. It was admitted on all hands that there was no possible hopeof success unless through defection of Republicans, and it became a questionof grave importance to them, as to the best means to employ in order toaccomplish this end, and the probability of there being any serious defection.Some contending that there was not now, neither was there likely to be anyserious defection this year; others insisted as the Republican party waslargely in the majority in this county, it would this year, as it has alwaysdone in the past, develop animosities that could find vent only by bolting.

Others replied to this that last year for the first time in the historyof Cowley County, the Republicans made a clean sweep. When this statementwas made, a rural rooster jumped up and startled a group with "Yes,and it was the d d Monitor and Bill Hackney who did the work thatbrought this about."

Whereupon a prominent Democrat of Winfield informed him that "itwere well if he kept his mouth shut about what Hackney had done for theRepublican party, that his enemies in his own party had for years been misrepresentinghim relative to his politics; that he was one of the most effective workersin that party, and that it was all important that his services to the partyshould be kept in the background, in order that any injury done him by hisenemies might be used against him in this campaign."

This did not seem to mollify the rooster any and he demanded in impatienttones: "Well, Smarty, if you will be kind enough, please tell me whothere is in the Democratic party that we can beat him with?" "Pyburn,of course," replied Smarty. "To h l with Pyburn!" roaredthe rooster. What did he do as a Senator for us that we should vote forhim? Why, he has been four years in the State Senate, and in all of thattime he did not accomplish as much for the public as that infernal bulldozer,Bill Hackney, did in sixty days; don't talk Pyburn to me! He votedfor that infamous Republican, John James Ingalls, for the United StatesSenate--that man, who more than any other since the days of Jim Lane, vilifiesus Democrats."

To this Smarty replied, "that the party could not afford to findfault with Pyburn for that, because he pledged every Republican who votedfor him four years ago, that if he was elected he would ignore politicsand vote for the Hon. P. B. Plumb, of Emporia, for the United States Senate,and that his vote for Ingalls was only following out his pledges then madeto the men in the Republican party who elected him, and in order to securehis election he would have to make the pledges again; that it wastrue that he had not accomplished anything as a Senator, except the introductionand securing the passage of a resolution memorializing Congress to passthe electoral bill."

Here Rooster could wait no longer, and he broke out again at a whiteheat: "Yes, he pledged the Republicans to vote for Plumb, did he? Iknow he did, but did he do it? I know Plumb; he is an honest man, and Pyburnnever voted for him or any other Republican that winter, but steadily votedfor John Martin, who was the Democratic caucus nominee for United StatesSenator, and thus violated his pledges to the man who elected him. Ohyes! he wanted to keep faith with the Republicans who elected him, did he,when he voted for Ingalls? but he did not want to keep faith with them whenhe voted against Plumb. The Republicans claim that Ingalls bought hisway into the Senate, and everybody admits that Plumb was honestly elected,and all admit that money was used in Ingalls's election, and that nonewas used in Plumb's. Your ideas as to the motive that made Pyburn goback on the Republicans who voted for him in one case, and caused him tokeep faith in the other, is evidently very widely different frommy idea!"

Closing his remark with a sneer, the Rooster said: "And Pyburn gotup that resolution endorsing that caused the electoral bill, did he? Thatinfamous bill that defrauded us out of our President, and you offer thatas the only thing he did while a Senator? I know that is the only time Iever heard of him as a Senator, but d m me if I ever thought any Democratwould point to that as commendable in his career--even the worst enemy hehas. No. You can nominate him if you like, but if you do I will not votefor him." Whereupon Smarty and the rest of them proceeded to kick himout of the Democratic party.

After much wrangling similar to the above, the time came to meet, andthey all adjourned to the courthouse, and the reporter quietly stole frombehind the barrel of whiskey in Fahey's saloon, where he had been hiding,and was soon swallowed up in the crowd as they wended their way to the convention.

When that body was duly organized, A. J. Pyburn was nominated by acclamation.Our reporter looked over the room for the "Rooster," but he wasnot there. The next seen of him he was blind drunk with his arms aroundAmos Walton's neck, ejacul*ting that he would not vote for Pyburn--no, nothe, while Amos wildly beseeched him to vote the straight ticket.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 18, 1880.

Ed. Monitor: Some days ago I noticed an editorial in the Telegram,in opposition to the passage of the proposed constitutional amendment, whichdestroys that provision of our present constitution exempting from taxation$200 worth of the property of every head of the family. And in this, thewriter endorses the Telegram. Here is a poor man, a laborer, witha large family; he has not team or wagon, his family are dependant uponhim for their daily bread. He has a couple of cows and other personal propertyand household goods, worth, all told, only one hundred dollars. It is asmuch as he can do to feed his family, much less pay taxes on this pittanceof property (under our present constitution this property is exempt fromtaxation).

And the last legislature passed a joint resolution, submitting to thevoters of this state, the proposition to take this exemption away, and thusforce my neighbor, poor as he is, to pay taxes upon this property. Thisis not right. Let the rich man pay the taxes; take away the burden fromthe poor as much as we can, is the correct rule. And yet A. J. Pyburn, theDemocratic nominee for State Senator, favored the taking of this poor man'sproperty, and voted to submit the amendment to the people in order to accomplishthat end.

Not so with W. P. Hackney, when he was in the legislature; he voted andworked for the people--the poor men. Stand his successful effort to repealthe infamous attorney fee bill up along side of this act of A. J. Pyburn,and the poor man can readily see who is his friend. Bill Hackney will runlike a scared wolf in this township, and don't you forget it. We are allfor him, regardless of the pleading of E. C. Manning and other disappointedtricksters in Winfield who hate him because they cannot control him. Yoursrespectfully, ECHO.

Monitor.

Winfield Courier, August 19, 1880.

The A. M. E. Church people held a festival at the courthouse last week.The proceeds, $19.85, will be applied to incidental expenses of the churchand the support of preaching.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880.

The delinquent tax sale begins next Tuesday, September 7, at the courthousein Winfield. Have you paid your taxes?

Winfield Courier, September 2, 1880.

Swain and Watkins take the sub-contract for the wood-work of the courthousewing.

Winfield Courier, September 2, 1880.

Rev. C. H. Canfield, of Independence, occupied the Episcopal desk atthe courthouse last Sunday.

Winfield Courier, September 2, 1880.

The District Court convened in the courthouse in this city last Wednesday,Judge Campbell on the bench. The weather was hot and the attendance wasnot large. A large number of cases were continued by consent.

The several late occupants of the jail were arraigned in term and pleadguilty, except that Frank Williams plead not guilty of the larceny of Hoenscheidt'shorse and wagon. The case was terminated by a nolle pros, he havingplead guilty to charge of assault upon the jailer and attempt to escape,for which crimes he was sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary.

John Gray, for larceny of Hoenscheidt's horse and wagon, was sentencedto three years imprisonment.

D. B. Waterman, for stealing C. J. Brane's horse, was sentenced to threeyears imprisonment.

George Davis, colored, for horse stealing, received a sentence of twoyears.

George Edwards, colored employee in the Arkansas City Hotel, for carvingthe cook, sentenced for eighteen months.

Court adjourned to Saturday, Sept. 4th, at 9 o'clock a.m.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 29, 1880.

Do not forget the meeting of the county horticultural society in thecourthouse in Winfield, next Monday at 2 p.m. An address by Rev. Hyden anda fine display of fruits, etc., will be special features.

Winfield Courier, October 14, 1880.

Theodore Miller, the boy who took Mr. Osgood's buggy last winter, wascaptured in Ohio and is now in jail here.

Winfield Courier, October 28, 1880.

EDS. COURIER: My attention was directed soon after locating in Winfieldto an ever increasing source of disease within the city limits, especiallythat part of the city east of Main Street.

I have many times called the attention of individuals to the subject,but being a newcomer (in common parlance), modesty constrained me to deferpublicly discussing the subject, hoping that someone more competent andlonger identified with the interests of the city would assume the duty,and discuss the subject with the fervency its importance demands.

I take it that in a well regulated city or commonwealth, where the differentelements of society sustain a legitimate relation to each other and theproper balance of mutual influences is maintained, the medical man is, orought to be in some sense the conservator of the public health. His wholeduty to society is certainly not performed in his laudable efforts to restorethe sick to health, if he can preserve the health after it is restored andprevent the spread of disease.

It is natural enough for society to defer to the superior knowledge ofmedical men in the science of hygiene and sanitary laws and await theirnotice and advice, if there be an obscure or concealed enemy preying uponthe health of the community. So in the absence of a board of health (whichshould always have an existence in every city), I will take the libertyof calling the attention of our people to the evil alluded to above.

I believe it is a fact well established by our well-diggers that wateris not supplied to our wells by small veins or streams that may have sourcesrunning in different directions and at different depths, but at a certaindistance from the surface a bed of sand and gravel is reached, below thisa solid sheet of rock. This bed of sand and gravel constitutes the reservoirfrom which our wells are supplied with water; and this reservoir is largely,if not entirely repleted from surface drainage. Debris and impurities ofdivers kinds accumulate in the streets, alleys, upon the commons, aboutstables, barn-yards, and especially in privies. Through months these impuritiesaccumulate, and with each rain they sink into the common reservoir. We cannotexpect the water to be purified by passing through the ground to the reservoir,for a filter that has done duty so long has itself become contaminated,and would infect pure water were it pumped through it. These impuritiesare the home of festering poisons, noxious gases, cryptogamic vegetations,and swarms of infusoria, all capable of entering the system and poisoningthe blood and generating disease, the result of which is death in many instances.Notably low forms of fever and epidemics riot in such toxic elements.

A report made by the board of health in an eastern town recently containedmany points of interest touching this subject. Wells of water, in many instancesthose least suspected, were found to be seriously contaminated. One specificationwill answer our purpose as an illustration.

The water from a well was examined; the well and its surroundings wereunexceptionally neat and clean, yet the water was found to contain excrementiousmatter, which had found its way into the well from a privy situated onehundred and fifty feet away, the vault being six feet deep.

Those who have given this subject but little thought may be surprisedto learn with what facility noxious elements find their way into wells,and probably not less surprised to learn the sad results to families whohave been necessitated to use the water such wells afford.

These unhappy conditions are not peculiar to Winfield. They obtain inmost of the cities and towns in the state. With few exceptions they arelocated in valleys, mostly along the streams, and are subject to some ofthe conditions that have been described as existing in this locality.

It is not my purpose to discuss this subject further than is necessaryto invite our people to an appreciation of the necessity of sanitary precautionin constructing their residences. It will appear to everyone who will takethe pains to investigate this matter, that it is not an imaginary evil,but is a fact, and one the proportions of which increase with the increaseof population.

The remedy is obvious and complete. Do away with wells excepting forthe purpose of watering stock and protecting against fire. Build cisternswith good filters instead of digging wells. It will cost but little if anymore than our present system, and pure cistern water is infinitely preferablefrom every standpoint to water freighted so heavily with calcareous matteras the water of this place is, were it free from pernicious elements.

The city authorities would do a thing that would commend their wisdomand philanthropy to the intelligence and gratitude of the people would theyhave a large cistern constructed at each school building, that the childrenand people in the vicinity who are not owners of property might have thebenefit of pure drinking water. Others for like purposes might be builtat the courthouse, one or more of the churches, and at least two on Mainstreet. Lynn's new building and Spotswood's store, would be available placesfor two large public reservoirs of pure drinking water, from which the stores,shops, offices, restaurants, and boarding houses might be supplied. W. T.W.

Winfield Courier, November 25, 1880.

Swain & Watkins have the contract for the wood-work of the courthousewings.

Winfield Courier, November 25, 1880.

Many persons do not understand the stray laws of the state. If a strayis taken up, it must be advertised in the Kansas Farmer. Every county clerkis required to keep a file of the Farmer in his office for reference. Ifyou have lost a horse, go to the clerk's office, look over the Kansas Farmer,and if your horse has been taken up anywhere in the state, it will be advertisedin the stray list. A gentleman from Sumner County called at the courthouselast week inquiring about a horse which had strayed from him and which hehad been anxiously hunting for a week. County Clerk Hunt turned to his fileof the Farmer and pointed out his horse in the first number. It had beentaken up by a neighbor not more than a mile from the owner's house. So itis in many cases, and if all who read this will bear it in mind, it mayprove of value to them.

Winfield Courier, November 25, 1880.

The courthouse repairs are going on apace. The work on the new wingshas been stopped on account of the recent "spell" of weather.The inside work is being done by P. W. Watkins. He has removed the partitionsand has made four rooms instead of six in the lower story of the old building.With the present improvements, our courthouse is one of the most commodiousin Southern Kansas.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 15, 1880.

One Fogg, a boy aged about sixteen, was hired by Dan Bunnell, of GrouseCreek, to herd cattle a short time since, and last week the young sinnerran off with one of his employer's ponies. It is needless to say he wassoon overhauled at the Kaw Agency, and an interview with Squire Butterfieldresulted in his going to jail for six months.

Winfield Courier, December 23, 1880.

While rummaging around the courthouse last week, we accidentally stumbledinto Judge Gans' office. They have moved him upstairs into the west juryroom.

Winfield Courier, December 23, 1880.

CHRISTMAS TREE. The children of Grace Church (Episcopal) will have aChristmas tree on Friday evening, in the Courthouse, at 7 o'clock. Music,addresses, and gifts for the children. Christmas Day there will be servicesin the same place at 11 a.m.

Winfield Courier, December 23, 1880.

The new courthouse vaults are the finest in the State. They are large,roomy, and completely fireproof, built up from the ground, and arched overwith solid masonry. The walls and ceilings are twenty-four inches thick,laid up with brick, and filled in with dry sand.

Winfield Courier, December 23, 1880.

When the curtain dropped last Saturday upon the last official act ofJudge W. P. Campbell, so far as Cowley County is concerned, there was gladnessin the hearts of some, and sorrow in those of others. It is not in my provinceto speak of the Judge as a jurist. I am incompetent, but to one not "learnedin the law" he has been an honor to the Bench and the friend of the"Toilers" and the poor and from many of this class go with himtheir best wishes for the future, be his surroundings what they may. Perhapsthe most painful causes in the court just closed were the large increaseof divorce cases and crime. There seems to be something radically wrongsomewhere. Men swear devotion to love's most ardent desire and then sendtheir wives into the divorce court to have a long list of domestic troubleand horrors laid before the public, while men look on and chuckle with devilishdelight at the woes and sufferings of heart broken wives whose highest hopeshave been strangled and their future clouded, perhaps forever; but to thecriminals:

Thomas King, aged 20 years, well educated, temperate in his habits, arrestedfor stealing money from the Rev. Father Kelly, plead guilty and was sentup for one year.

Ernest Lewis, aged 16, robbed Mr. Kelly's boot shop in Winfield, pleadguilty. One year.

Clinton Grimes stole ten dollars from Mr. Venable of Richland Townshipby entering his house in the night time. One year.

Theodore Miller, aged twenty, charged with having stolen a buggy belongingto William Ausbrook of Winfield last February and brought back from Toledo,Ohio. Jury disagreed and in the very slightest manner he escaped a longterm, probably, in the penitentiary.

Willie Fogg, aged fifteen, a smart, active, intelligent boy, for takinga horse from Mr. Bonnell, was sent to the county jail for six months. Isthere not some good man who will interest himself in this boy's welfare?He is from New Hampshire and probably tells the whole story when he sayshe has a stepfather and that he has not seen his mother for two years. Hewants to go to school and learn a trade.

The trial that awakened the strongest interest was that of Alfred Conwayof Bolton township, tried for assaulting Rialdo Blackman with a deadly weaponwith intent to kill: prosecuted with the energy and skill for which Torranceand Asp are noted; defended by Houston and Mitchell with the same stubborndetermination as the prosecutors. The jury returned a verdict of guilty.Guilty? Yes, horrid word! It fell like a funeral dirge on the ears of theConway family and that of his young bride; to her it meant more than death;to her it meant the shutting out of the last ray of sunshine that makesthis life worth living; to her it meant the snatching away by the iron armof the law, the Idol of her soul; the sheet anchor of her hopes upon thisside of eternity. To her vision, seen through her tears, may have arisenthe towering walls of the state penitentiary that seemed more terrible thanthe grave. Possibly, for the first time Andrew Conway realized his trueposition and may have regretted the hot blood of anger that when arousedflowed through his veins. The court, moved, maybe, by pity and the extenuatingcirc*mstances that surround the case, sentenced Conway--for six months tothe county jail and to pay the costs. He has resolved to enter upon a newlife and henceforth will devote his attention to the care of his young wifewho was so faithful to him, and thereby challenge the respect of his neighborsand by their aid build up what he has torn down. Will they help him? OCCASIONAL.

Winfield Courier, December 23, 1880.

Young Conway was sentenced to six months imprisonment in the county jail.A motion for new trial was overruled.

Winfield Courier, December 23, 1880.

Judge Campbell paid Jailer Siverd a high compliment in his remarks uponthe sentence of Willie Fogg, a mere boy arrested for riding off his employer'shorse. The sentence was for six months in the county jail, and the judgeconsoled him with the thought that his confinement was in one of the bestregulated jails in the state, and that he would be under the care of a manwho, although firm and exacting in matters of discipline, was still kindand courteous to those under his charge. This is a deserved compliment,for in no county in the state can be found a better regulated and betterdisciplined jail than the one under Capt. Siverd's care.

Winfield Courier, December 23, 1880.

The grand jury filed into the courtroom Saturday afternoon and presentedthe court a batch of fifty-one indictments. A person could have picked outevery guilty man in the house when the number of fellows implicated wasknown. Our prediction of "a ratting around of dry bones" is likelyto be more than fulfilled. It is rumored that most of our prominent citizenshave been indicted for betting on the election. We hid our new hat untilthe danger was over. The orders of arrest have not been issued to the sheriffyet, so the public is rather anxious as to "who is who." It willall come out before another week, and then the members of that grand jurywill come to town escorted by two shot-guns and a bowie-knife.

Winfield Courier, December 23, 1880.

The grand jury put in a hard week's work, and their work was effective.The jury was composed of men who believed that laws were made to be enforcedand that crimes ought to be ferreted out and punished. A perfect unity offeeling on this subject prevailed, hence the large amount of work accomplished.If a grand jury composed of such men as the last one was held at each termof court, infringements of the law would be less frequent than at present.

Winfield Courier, January 13, 1881.

The expenditures were much greater than first anticipated or intended;but where such radical changes to the interior arrangements were made, theamount necessary to make them could not be calculated, and as is alwaysthe case, they were much greater than any person expected. The entire costof the work on the courthouse was $4,220; divided as follows.

Archie Stewart, stone mason work, $545.00

Beaton & Connor, contractors, $1,987.00

Iron work and vaults, $1,018.00

Repairing offices and furniture, $670.00

The additions are alike in size and style, and are 21 x 31 feet. Theeast room will be used as the office of the probate judge and the west forthe superintendent of public instruction. The vaults are located in theseadditions and so arranged that entrance is had to them from every officein the building, yet each is independent from the other. The vaults andthe iron work were made by John Seaton, of Atchison, and in a manner thatis entirely satisfactory to the commissioners. The vaults rest on threefeet of solid masonry, and are in every respect fire and burglar proof.The grade floor of the main building is now divided into four large officesinstead of six small ones. The east part is occupied by the county clerkand the treasurer, with a window allowing communications between the offices.

On the west side a like division is made, and they are occupied by theregister of deeds and district clerk. The changes have necessitated somenew furniture, but the officers have been very economical and ordered nothingbut what was indispensable.

The greatest change in improvement has been made in the register's office.The records are all now kept in the vault, and from the main room to thevault there is a truck on which runs a car, and in this car are placed allthe books that are daily used. At night the car is run into the vault whichsecures absolute safety. The offices are all arranged with a view to theeconomy of space, time, and labor. Seaton & Connor were the contractorsfor this work, and they have done their work in a manner that reflects crediton them. They came here about a year ago and have worked on some of ourbest buildings. The commissioners speak of them in the highest terms, andsay that while they, the contractors, were much delayed by weather and otherthings, yet not a word of complaint was made, nor was there any attempton their part to avoid the contract or try to get an increased price. Swain& Watkins had a contract under Seaton & Connor to do the carpenterwork, and P. W. Watkins was appointed by the commissioners to hire and superintendall the work in the old building. Their work was completed in a manner thatgives entire satisfaction.

We cannot conclude this account without awarding the county commissionerstheir mead of praise. For years there has been a demand for the protectionof our records, and as soon as they could do it by law they have answeredthe demand. They have carefully supervised the work, and not a dollar morehas been spent than they could help. With a cost of less than five thousanddollars, we now have a courthouse that will do the county for many yearsto come. This is much more satisfactory than it would have been to havepulled down the old building and rebuilt, which would probably have costtwenty thousand dollars to have obtained the same amount of room. We saywell done, good and faithful servants.

Winfield Courier, January 13, 1881.

FARMERS' CONVENTION. A number of the leading farmers of the county metpursuant to call at the courthouse last Saturday. The meeting organizedby electing J. S. Baker chairman and S. E. Burger secretary. After a fewpreliminary remarks it was decided to issue a call for a mass convention,to meet two weeks from that date, to perfect the organization of a "Farmers'Alliance Club." Three delegates were elected to attend the convention,which meets at Topeka today (Wednesday). The delegates are: S. E. Burger,Capt. Stubblefield, and F. W. Schwantes.

Winfield Courier, January 13, 1881.

A Mr. Al. Gibbons was arrested by Deputy U. S. Marshal Horn last weekon a charge of selling tobacco without license. He was committed to jailin default of $300 bond.

Winfield Courier, January 27, 1881.

Never did we see punishment follow the commission of crime more quicklythan we did last Tuesday. Alexander May, from near South Haven, Sumner County,went into Huey's bank at Arkansas City and offered for sale a note signed,J. W. Brown and Pickett, with the name endorsed, John Long, his mark. Mr.Huey asked May if that was his mark, and he said yes. The note was for sixtydollars and not due. The bank offered him fifty-six dollars, which he accepted.In a few minutes afterward, Pickett was in the bank, and Mr. Huey carelesslyremarked he had a piece of paper, which he had just bought, with his nameto it. "Guess not," said Pickett, "let me see it." Assoon as he saw it, he pronounced it a forgery. The man was at once arrestedfor forgery, he having had the money but a few minutes. He acknowledgedthe crime, gave up the money, and offered his team to compromise the matter;and gave in extenuation that his family was suffering for the necessariesof life. No compromise could be made, he had a preliminary trial, was boundover, and in default of bail is now in jail. If the man's statement is truein regard to his family, steps should at once be taken to relive them.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 9, 1881.

A special meeting of the Horticultural Society of this county will beheld at the courthouse in Winfield next Saturday at 2 p.m. A good attendanceis requested.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

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

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

Willie A. Fogg, the fifteen-year-old boy sentenced to the county jailfor 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, 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 Regulatethe Manufacture and Sale Thereof for such Excepted Purposes.

SECTION 7. Any person, without taking out and having a permit to sellintoxicating liquors as provided in this act, who shall directly or indirectlysell or barter any spiritous, malt, vinous, fermented, or other intoxicatingliquor, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereofshall be fined in any sum not less than one hundred dollars nor more thanfive hundred dollars, or be imprisoned in the county jail not less thanthirty days nor more than ninety days; and for a second offense shall befined in any sum not less than two hundred dollars nor more than five hundreddollars, or be imprisoned in the county jail not less than sixty days normore than six months. And for a third, and very subsequent offense, shallbe fined in a sum not less than five hundred dollars nor more than one thousanddollars, or be imprisoned in the county jail not less than three monthsnor more than one year, or shall suffer both such fine and imprisonment,in the discretion of the court.

SECTION 9. Every person having a permit to sell intoxicating liquors,or to manufacture and sell intoxicating liquors under the provisions ofthis act, who shall sell or barter such liquor in any other manner or forany other purpose than in this act, provided, or who shall violate any ofthe provisions of this act, shall, upon conviction thereof, be deemed guiltyof a misdemeanor, and shall be fined in any sum not less than one hundreddollars nor more than three hundred dollars for the first offense, or beimprisoned in the county jail not less than thirty days nor more than ninetydays, and in addition thereto shall forfeit his permit to sell under thisact; for a second offense he shall be fined n a sum not less than threehundred dollars nor more than five hundred dollars, or shall be imprisonedin 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 obtaina permit to sell intoxicating liquors under this act; and for a third andevery subsequent offense he shall be fined in a sum not less than five hundreddollars nor more than one thousand dollars, or shall be imprisoned in thecounty jail not less than three months nor more than one year, and shallforfeit his permit and his right forever to obtain a permit to sell intoxicatingliquors in this state under the provisions of this act. In all cases whereforfeitures are provided in this act, the court, in rendering judgment inthe action, shall declare such forfeiture in fixing the punishment.

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

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

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

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

Winfield Courier, March 3, 1881.

The Wool growers and Sheep breeders association meets at the Courthouse,Winfield, on Saturday, March 5th, at 10 o'clock a.m. Let all interestedattend.

Winfield Courier, March 17, 1881.

The Republicans of the First Ward of the city of Winfield will meet inconvention at the Courthouse, on Saturday evening, March 19th, 1881, at7 o'clock sharp, for the purpose of nominating a candidate for member ofthe School Board and of Councilman, and a Republican Committee of threefor said ward and thirteen delegates to attend a City Convention on the27th of March, 1881, to place a full Republican city ticket in the field.

Winfield Courier, March 17, 1881.

By a petition presented me, I have been requested to call a meeting ofthe Republican voters of Second Ward, at the Opera House, on Saturday, March19th, 1881, at 7:30 p.m., to put in nomination a candidate for member ofthe City Council, and member of the Board of Education for said ward, tobe voted for at the coming city election. Also, to select a ward committeeand elect twelve delegates to meet with the delegates of the First ward,at the Courthouse March 26th, 1881, at 7:30 p.m., to nominate candidatesfor the office of said city, common to both wards. O. M. SEWARD. March 15th.

Winfield Courier, March 24, 1881.

The Republicans of the First Ward of the city met at the courthouse onSaturday evening, the 19th. Called to order by W. J. Wilson of the Wardcommittee: D. A. Millington was chosen chairman and S. M. Jarvis secretary.J. E. Platter was nominated for member of the school board by acclamation.A ballot was taken for councilman, resulting in E. P. Hickok 34, C. A. Bliss12. Mr. Hickok was declared the nominee. The chairman being authorized bya vote of the meeting to appoint a ward committee of three, appointed M.G. Troup, W. J. Wilson, and R. R. Conklin such committee.

The following 13 delegates were elected to represent the ward in thecity convention to meet on the 26th: D. A. Millington, W. P. Hackney, E.S. Bedilion, T. M. Bryan, Jacob Nixon, James Bethel, J. W. Crane, S. M.Jarvis, J. E. Conklin, J. L. M. Hill, H. D. Gans, E. P. Greer, W. J. Wilson.

The Second Ward Meeting was held at the opera house. G. H. Buckman calledthe meeting to order. James Kelly was chosen chairman and J. P. Short secretary.J. L. Horning was nominated for member of the school board. M. L. Read wasnominated for council. James Kelly, T. H. Soward, and S. H. Myton were chosena ward committee.

The following 12 gentlemen were elected delegates to the city convention:G. H. Buckman, N. A. Haight, H. E. Asp, T. M. McGuire, T. H. Soward, W.Bitting, J. L. Horning, C. M. Wood, M. L. Robinson, Archie Stewart, H. Brotherton,I. W. Randall.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.

Twenty-five dollars reward is offered by our sheriff for the apprehensionof Allison Toops, who broke jail at Winfield, March 31, 1881.

Winfield Courier, April 7, 1881.

Allison Toops, the prisoner who escaped from the jail last week, hasbeen recaptured. He was found on the road near Maple City, and was completelyworn out. It is thought the fellow was partially deranged when he left.

Winfield Courier, April 14, 1881.

Jailer Siverd has had his boarders at work cleaning up the courthousegrounds during the past week. It makes a wonderful improvement in the looksof the public grounds.

Winfield Courier, April 14, 1881.

Willie Fogg, the boy whom friends recently got pardoned out of jail,was again incarcerated Sunday. Saturday morning he borrowed Mrs. Olds' pony,got a saddle of Mr. Enright, and left, saying he would ride out in the countrya short distance and return. Saturday evening they became uneasy about him,and reported the matter to the sheriff, who began investigating and foundthat he had told several different stories to get the pony and saddle. Thisconvinced him that the boy had stolen the outfit and had no intention ofreturning, so he started in pursuit and succeeded in capturing the boy,pony, and saddle about twenty miles in the Territory. This boy seems tobe a natural thief or a lunatic, without regard for friends or his own good.Father Kelly had interested himself in the boy's welfare, and was doingall he could to make a man of him. The best thing that can be done for himis to give him the five years in the penitentiary at hard labor. He willcome out a wiser if not a better boy.

Winfield Courier, April 14, 1881.

Gentlemen: To the end that we may mutually understand the condition ofour City affairs at the time when they are turned over to our care and managementby our predecessors in office and be mutually and understandingly advisedas to the obstacles and difficulties that we shall necessarily encounterin our endeavor to faithfully administer said affairs so as not to makethem an unnecessary burden upon the people, and at the same time to be ableto turn them over to our successors in office unencumbered by debt, I deemit my duty to submit this paper to your consideration.

Now that we are elected and installed, we are no longer the partisancandidates of any "ring," "clique," or "act,"but as men, worthy of the honor conferred upon us, we are the servants ofevery man, woman, and child, resident in our little City, and as honestmen, are bound to regard the rights of all, however humble or exalted theirstation among us. I hope that "equal and exact justice to all,"and "a due regard to the right of protection to person and propertyto every individual citizen," may be the thought uppermost in the mindsof us all, in the discharge of our several duties, at all times, duringour relations as officers of this city.

The first and most serious obstacle that we shall encounter will be thequestion of a revenue with which to meet the necessary expenses incidentto a faithful and prudent administration of the city government.

As you are all aware, the principal source of revenue of cities likeours, has been entirely and unalterably cut off by the adoption of the amendment,and the enactment of a law to enforce the same, so that we are now calledupon to administer our affairs without that revenue, and are, as I lookat it, bound to do so in the way and manner that will be least oppressiveto the public.

Your clerk has kindly furnished me the following statement of the receipts,and expenditures for the year ending March 15th, 1881, with the amount onhand at the beginning of the year, namely on March 15th, 1880.

RECEIPTS.

Fines Police Court: $ 254.25

License drays and busses: $ 302.50

License concerts and shows: $ 64.50

License pedlars and street: $ 80.75

License shooting galleries: $ 21.00

License billiard tables: $ 57.50

License auctioneers: $ 38.35

License public scales: $ 29.60

License express and telegraph: $ 24.20

License saloons: $ 2,000.00

License druggists: $ 190.00

Rent from county: $ 26.65

Dog tax: $ 68.00

Old tax county treasurer: $ 157.01

Total receipts: $ 3,320.31

On hand March 15, 1880: $ 649.87

Total resources: $ 3,969.98

Total expenditures: $ 3,423.73

Balance: $ 545.25

EXPENDITURES

Officers salaries: $ 1,460.05

Street crossings and gutters: $ 771.90

Work on streets: $ 237.50

Extra police service: $ 28.50

City printing: $ 143.68

Books and stationery: $ 34.44

Office rents: $ 120.60

Boarding prisoners: $ 64.30

Judges and clerks election: $ 20.00

Rooms for election: $ 8.00

Express and postage charges: $ 17.30

Public wells: $ 122.95

Water works committee: $ 200.00

Merchandise and lumber: $ 62.08

Fuel: $ 27.20

Tool repairs: $ 12.95

Repairs on jail: $ 34.82

Rent engine house grounds: $ 30.00

Remitted license: $ 10.00

Removing nuisances: $ 18.00

Total expenditures: $ 3,423.73

The above balance was the cash resources of the city on hand March 15th,1881. The clerk also informs me that warrants against said amount have beenissued by our predecessors since the 15th of March last, to such an amountas to now leave on hand in cash the sum of $104.18. The city also holdsunpaid orders on the county treasurer for rent to the amount of $90.00;so that it may be said that we receive our trust unencumbered by debt, andwith $194.16 in the treasury. A casual glance at the sources of revenuewill disclose to you that from three items, namely, the saloons, druggists,and county treasurer, the city received $2,347.01, the balance of the revenueamounting to $973.30 coming from sources still open to us under the ordinancesas they now exist.

It is perhaps hardly fair to assume that the receipts from the sourcesleft will be as great this year as last, because I find on examination thatthe fines for the first quarter of last year amount to five times as muchas they do for the fourth quarter, and is accounted for by the fact thatduring the first part of last year the last of our railroad building wasbeing done, and every person will doubtless remember that the railroad builderswere very liberal contributors to this fund. I suppose that with the saloonswill also go out some of the billiard table licenses. The clerk, who isperhaps best able to estimate the income from the present sources, placesit at about $635.00. Now "the nut we are expected to crack" isnow to run this city on $600 or $700, when it cost $3,423.73 to maintainthe city during the year last past, and do this without imposing enormoustaxes on an already tax-burdened people.

Certainly radical and practical economy and retrenchment will be requiredto enable us to accomplish this result. It will be observed from the foregoingstatement that there was expended on the streets in cash the sum of $1,009.46.It does seem to me that with a faithful, efficient, and honest street commissioner,that the two days' work (or in lieu thereof three dollars) which every able-bodiedmale citizen between the ages of twenty-one and forty-five is required toperform or pay, will be abundantly sufficient to keep up and maintain inproper condition all the streets and alleys in the city. This source ofrevenue to the city seems to have been sadly overlooked and neglected, asI find that no report or accounting has been made or had at the hands ofthe street commissioner during the past year. I trust that with your assistancewe may be able to make this department sufficiently efficient to keep upthe streets without any expenditure out of the city treasury, and if possiblecreate a revenue besides. This will save an item of $1,009.46.

I have a proposition from a gentleman who is in every respect qualifiedfor the position, that if he be appointed city clerk, he will furnish tothe city free of rent a suitable room for the sittings of the council, duringthe year. I hope that you will agree with me in this appointment, to theend that we may thus save to the city an item of $120 rent, and $27.20 fuel.

The item of $200, to a water works committee, I take it can very wellbe dispensed with entirely during the coming year. It seems to me that theofficers' salaries ought to be brought within the sum of $1,000, especiallywhile we are in our present condition, and graded and fixed at $500 forthe marshal, $200 for the clerk, including registration services, $150 forthe street commissioner, $100 for the city attorney, and $50 for the cityengineer. If that could be done, it would save us on the item of officialsalaries the sum of $460.05 over last year. Thus on the five items of streets,rent, fuel, water works, and official salaries, we can, if we do our dutyas we ought under all the circ*mstances, save the sum of $1,818.41, whichwould bring our expenses down to the sum of $1,613.63. I think that by exercisingrigid and practical economy, we might reduce all the other items of expensessufficiently to save $212.63 more, which would bring it down to $1,400.

We have seen above that we may expect from the ordinary sources underthe ordinances as they now exist, about $700; rent from the county $120.00;and now we have on hand $194.18, making in all $1,014.16 as our presentand future resources, leaving us only the sum of $385.84 to be raised insome way to be provided for by you.

If after mature deliberation and investigation, we find that we can raisethat amount either by increasing the licenses already imposed by ordinanceor by imposing other licenses on some transient or special business thatwill not militate against the reasonably accepted best business interests,growth and prosperity of our city, then I shall be in favor of so raisingsaid sum in that way; otherwise, I am of the opinion that it ought to beraised by direct taxation.

In conclusion, gentlemen, I trust I shall have your cordial cooperationin reducing our city expenses to the lowest possible limit consistent withthe efficient management of its affairs, and its material growth and development.I also trust that you will unanimously aid me in the organization of theexecutive force of the city in such manner as will insure the enforcementof all laws which are calculated to secure morality, sobriety, virtue, andprotection to person and property in our midst during our term of office.

Let us not make use of our power in the reflection of the executive force"to reward our friends and punish our enemies, but let us have in viewsolely the enforcement of law, and good order and government."

I recognize the fact that upon the mayor largely depends the enforcementof the laws providing punishment for crimes peculiar to all cities, suchas gambling, bawdyism, and the sale of intoxicating liquors; and I say toyou here and now, that if you will provide me with subordinates who willfaithfully and fully aid and assist me in enforcing the laws, that I willundertake to see that all the laws prohibiting these things shall be dulyenforced.

I say this not in a braggadocio spirit, nor for the purpose of cruellyor harshly persecuting any person, or class of persons; but on the contrary,I say it in all kindness but firmness, believing that it is now my swornduty, during my term of office, to see that those peculiar vices are madeto feel the full penalty of the law.

Believing that you, each and all, have in view only the government ofour city in such manner as will secure to us an orderly, moral, temperate,and law abiding community, wherein we may have our homes without "fearand trembling" lest our sons and daughters may be led away by thesepitfalls of ruin, I confidently and implicitly rely upon you to do all thingswithin your power to aid me "in enforcing all laws and ordinances forthe government of the city" in such a way as to secure to us that pricelessblessing.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.

Notice is hereby given that on the 3rd day of May at 11 o'clock a.m.,1881, an application will be made to his excellency, Gov. John P. St. John,at Topeka, Kansas, for the pardon of Alfred Conway, convicted at the Decemberterm (A. D. 1880) of the Cowley County District Court, of an assault andwounding, under such circ*mstances, that, it would have been manslaughterif death had ensued. See sec. 42 chap. 31 "of crimes and punishments"act., and sentenced to six months, confinement in the Cowley County jail.Said sentence expires June 16th, 1881. MITCHELL & HOUSTON.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.

That "nice new fence" of Ed. Greer's was badly demoralizedby last Friday's blaze in Winfield, which destroyed Mr. Kirkwood's residenceopposite the courthouse.

Winfield Courier, April 21, 1881.

Last week Capt. Siverd resigned his position as jailer, and will devotehis entire attention to the business of the office to which he was elected.Mr. Siverd has run the jail in the most satisfactory manner, and leavesit with the good will of all concerned.

Winfield Courier, May 12, 1881.

Mr. J. C. Walters has returned and taken charge of the commissary departmentof the jail. Mr. Walters is Mr. Shenneman's father-in-law. He has been livingin Wellington for the past year.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.

Prof. E. Gale, President of the State Horticultural Society, is expectedto be in Winfield, to meet with the Cowley County Horticultural Society,in a special meeting called for Tuesday, May 24th, at 2 p.m., at the Courthouse.All members are earnestly requested to be present, to assist in arrangingfor the meeting of the State Society, to be held at Winfield June 28th to30th. P. B. LEE, Secretary.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.

Sheriff Shenneman left, on Monday last, with May and Toops, for the penitentiary.This makes fifteen convicts sent to the penitentiary during Mr. Shenneman'sterm of office, not to mention Fogg, who, on account of his youth, was sentencedto the county jail for horse-stealing, and Miller, who was granted a changeof venue to Montgomery County. This shows seventeen criminals brought tojustice in less than two years, against eleven in the six years previousto Mr. Shenneman's election. This of itself is a guarantee that we havethe right man in the right place, so far as our present sheriff is concerned.

Winfield Courier, May 19, 1881.

MR. EDITOR: Please allow me through your paper to correct a little falsereport in regard to Sheriff Shenneman. It was circulated through town sometwo or three weeks ago that he had acted ungentlemanly in regard to allowingme to visit the prisoners at the jail. On the contrary, he has always acteda perfect gentleman with me, and I must say I think it would be a littledifficult to find one who would act his part as well as he does.

Excerpt from long article...

Winfield Courier, June 9, 1881 - Front Page

Winfield has five church buildings and six organizations. The MethodistChurch is of stone, and cost seven thousand five hundred dollars. The Presbyterianis brick, and cost nine thousand. The Baptists are erecting a handsome edificethat is to cost eight thousand, and will be completed this summer. The ChristianChurch has a frame building erected several years ago. The society has outgrownit, and will soon erect another house of worship. The Catholic Church hasa fine, substantial frame building, and parsonage adjoining. The Episcopalianshave a parish at this point, and a resident clergyman, and use the courthousefor a place of worship.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 22, 1881.

A boy named McDade, working for Mr. Hon, of Pleasant Valley, decampedlast week, after purloining a $20 bill, and came to town to squander thesame. The theft was soon discovered, he was pursued, arrested, and at thistime languishes in the Winfield jail. Seventeen dollars of the money stolenwas recovered.

Winfield Courier, June 23, 1881.

A boy by the name of Jefferson McDade was arrested last week for theft.He had hired out to Mr. Hon, of Pleasant Valley township, to harvest; andthe first night slept with Alvin Hon. Al. happened to have about $35.00in his pocket, and young McDade took $20.00 of it and skipped out. He wasfollowed and next day arrested in Arkansas City by Deputy Sheriff McIntire.$17.00 of the $20.00 was recovered, and the youth now languishes in jail.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881.

The case of the City of Arkansas City vs. Milton and Daniel Fullerlove,Richard Oldham, and Fannie Fullerlove, charged with disturbing the peaceof said city, by violent and obscene language, and by tumultuous conduct,was disposed of by Police Judge Bonsall, on last Friday. The case had beenpreviously dismissed as to Milton and Daniel Fullerlove. The amorous Richardand the bewitching Fannie appeared in court, plead guilty to the chargeand were fined, the former $30 and the latter $10 with cost. The defendantswere no sooner released by the City officers, than Oldham was taken intocustody under a State warrant sued out by Milton, aforesaid, to have himplaced under bonds to keep the peace. At Oldham's request, this case wascontinued until Thursday, of this week, and in default of the proper bondhe was committed to jail to await his examination.

The gay "Don Juan" was followed to Winfield by his enchantress,Fannie, who vows vengeance on her Lord and Master; and now the gossip loversare on the qui vive for developments, which Fannie promises shallbe startling.

It is hoped that this will end the matter which has, for some weeks,been an offense in the nostrils of all decent people in this community.

Winfield Courier, June 30, 1881.

Our readers will remember that several weeks ago, Geo. Haywood, whosereal name is Richard Lennox, was arrested in Chicago, on the strength ofa photograph sent there by Sheriff Shenneman, who wanted him for passingforged paper on the Cowley County Bank, that Shenneman went to Chicago,and through many difficulties, got his prisoner, and started home with him;and that on the way, the prisoner jumped from the train in full headwayand escaped. Shenneman had taken from his pockets a letter written in afemale hand from Canton, Illinois, and signed "S." By means ofthis letter, he found who "S" was and concluded that sooner orlater Lennox would visit this "S", who was his sister. So he employedthe post master at Canton, the marshal of Canton, and the sheriff of thatcounty to watch for him.

Last week he got a telegram from the sheriff informing him that the prisonerwas caught. Shenneman answered at once to hold on to him until he got there,and started for that place. Habeas Corpus proceedings were institutedfor procuring the prisoner's discharge, and when Shenneman arrived, theHabeas Corpus was being heard before the County judge, who soondischarged the prisoner.

Shenneman grabbed him at once and there was a row, the judge leadingthe mob and threatening due vengeance on Shenneman. By rapid motions andstrategic generalship, Shenneman got his prisoner slipped into a wagon behindthe fastest team that could be procured, and putting the horses to theirbest speed, rushed through opposing crowds and escaped, followed by manypursuers. He beat them all in the race and got his prisoner to a stationtwenty miles distant, put him on board, and sped back to Winfield, wherehe has his bird safe within the walls of the Cowley County jail.

Mr. Shenneman is enthusiastic in his praises of Sheriff D. J. Waggonerand other officers of Fulton County, Illinois: Thos. Burleigh, City Marshal,and John Sutton, night watchman of Canton, Illinois. They assisted in securingthe prisoner and helping Shenneman to get him away. He noted their unbendingintegrity, for he knows positively that they were offered five hundred dollarsto allow Lennox to escape.

This Lennox proves to be one of the most wily and successful counterfeitersin America. He has victimized large numbers of businessmen in various partsof the United States and Canada, has many smart accomplices who have aidedhim to escape many times, and who still work to get him out of limbo. Hehas finally got a sheriff after him who never gives up and will keep hiseye on him to prevent him from escaping again. The prisoner has plenty ofmoney and his accomplices have plenty more, so that everything will yetbe done that can be done to get him out.

Winfield Courier, June 30, 1881.

The jail is about full of boarders since Sheriff Shenneman brought inhis forger. There are now six of the boys in limbo with four months untilcourt. Willie Fogg is in for horse stealing; Theodore Miller for larceny;James Jackson for horse stealing; Jefferson McDade for stealing money; RichardOldham for threatening to assault and shoot one Fullerlove, at ArkansasCity; and Richard Lennox, Alias Haywood and Alias St. Clair for forgery.The last is perhaps the most noted criminal ever brought in to the state,having served several terms in the Illinois penitentiary, and has operatedall over the U. S. and Canada.

Winfield Courier, July 7, 1881.

Thursday morning Sheriff Shenneman brought in from her parent's home,near Cambridge, Miss Lizzie Milton, on a charge of insanity. Her trial washeld before Judge Gans Thursday, and it was decided that she should be takento the asylum. She had been ill with a fever and about two weeks ago showedsymptoms of insanity. Our reporter visited her at the jail and found hervery noisy, singing and talking incoherently. She is a bright, neat-appearingyoung lady, and it is to be hoped that medical treatment and the best ofcare will restore her to her right mind.

Winfield Courier, July 14, 1881.

We wonder why the bell ringers at the Presbyterian church and courthousedon't do their duty. They don't ring their bells half of the time. We haveeven known one of them to stop ringing in an hour and a half after commencing.But, to be serious about it, we don't wonder the bell ringers look thinand worn with continued out work. It seems to be their rule to ring as longas they have strength enough left to pull the cord. We rather like a moderateamount of bell ringing. The fire bell never rings more than twelve strokesat a time and is real nice. We could stand twelve strokes at a time andeven up to twenty-five from the other bells without grumbling; but whenthey both get to going at a time on a Sunday evening, and vie with eachother to see which will hold out the longest, we feel so wicked that thereis no use for us to go to church. But we have a plan by which we can fixone of them.

Winfield Courier, July 14, 1881.

Board of county commissioners met in regular session. Present: G. L.Gale, H. Harbaugh, and L. B. Bullington, commissioners, and F. S. Jennings,County attorney, and J. S. Hunt, County clerk. . . . [I did not finish this.Not much information.]

Listed:

E. C. MANNING, LOT 12, BLOCK 100: $125.00

D. A. MILLINGTON, LOTS IN BLOCK 100: $450.00

Article about courthouse getting lands must pertain to these two items...therewere no other items showing legal description like above. ARTICLE SAID MRS.MILLINGTON OWNED THE LOTS SOLD FOR $450.00...THIS SHOWS THAT MR. MILLINGTONOWNED THE LOTS.

Excerpt from meeting...

Winfield Courier, July 14, 1881.

The Board of County Commissioners, at their last session, transactedbusiness as follows.

The Board also succeeded in getting possession of the balance of thelots in the Court House block, purchasing five lots from Mrs. Millingtonfor $450; four lots from Mr. Fuller for $300, and one lot from Mr. Manningfor $135, the City of Winfield on certain conditions, donating its lots.The city is to deed the two lots and jail to the county, which completesthe block.

The above lots, bought at $90 each, would sell readily at $150 each,to other parties.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.

A fish row was indulged in by Messrs. Sebastian and Brown the other day,resulting in the severe handling of the latter by the former, who brokean oar in the course of the performance. Sebastian was arrested, and, pleadingguilty, was fined $5.00 and costs. In default of payment, he was consignedto the county jail.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881..

A young man created a matinee in the south part of town Sunday afternoon.He got hold of a quart of whiskey somewhere and thereupon proceeded to fillhis hide full. The whiskey seemed to be of a quality known as "fightin'liquor," and no one else being present took it upon himself to lickhis wife. In order to escape she fled to a neighbor and the festive citizenfollowed. She beat him in the race, and the neighbor objecting to any furtherproceedings on his part, he returned to the house and began carrying outthe furniture and jugging off the children. Another neighbor came to therescue, took the children away and knocked him down three or four times.

He then came off uptown where Sheriff Shenneman arrested him and lodgedhim in the jail. Monday morning he was brought before justice Tansey andfined $25. This is one of the most brutal and contemptible affairs we haveyet been called upon to chronicle. A week or more ago about the same kindof a melee was engaged in, and as this is the second offense, we think itabout time, in the interest of the defenseless woman whom he abuses, thatthing should be stopped.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

A very funny incident happened at the jail Tuesday. Sheriff Shennemanwanted Lennox, the forger, to allow his picture to be taken. This Lennoxrefused to do, so the sheriff went for a blacksmith to have his irons takenoff, intending to take him to the gallery and have the photo taken anyway.When the blacksmith arrived, he and the sheriff entered the cell, when lo,and behold, they found Lennox minus his flowing burnsides and clean shaven.Upon investigation it was found that he had broken the lamp chimney andhad shaved himself with the pieces of glass. Shenneman took his pictureanyway and got a fair likeness. The boys in the jail say that it made himgrunt when grinding off his whiskers with the lamp chimney.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

That man, Jackson, who is confined to the county jail, is a tough one.It appears that he is the most industrious man the county ever had for aboarder. He breaks door hinges and handcuffs; gets a scrap of iron and picksaway with it until he has cut off an iron bar, or worn off a hard timberbolt through a crack in the door; tears through a floor made of 2 x 6 setup edgeways and spiked together solid; and bucks at the solid foundationsof the jail. If Shenneman manages to keep him until court time, it looksnow as though the jail will be ground to splinters and all the shacklesreduced to iron filings. He must have served a long apprenticeship in jailbreaking. Last Friday he made a grand struggle for liberty but failed.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

Winfield jail birds are most industrious fellows. They are at work continuallytrying to get out, and don't need many implements when they can shave themselveswith lamp chimneys.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

The commissioners are making arrangements to fence the courthouse square.A stone wall is to be built along the west side and dirt to be filled inabove it. The ground will be plowed up, the old unsightly stable sheds andwater tank will be removed, a temporary fence will be built around the balanceof the block, and next spring trees will be set out.

Excerpt from article...

Winfield Courier, August 18, 1881.

An addition is being built to the courthouse, and a heavy fire and burglarproof safe will be put in. The grounds are being planted with trees andwill be ornamented with drives, grottoes, etc.

Winfield Courier, August 18, 1881.

Haley, the accomplice of Lennox, broke jail at Wichita Friday. He workedthe bars of a window out of their sockets and crawled out. He laid in apatch of sunflowers most of the day, but was caught as he came out in theevening. He was tried on habeas corpus Saturday and released, butwas promptly re-arrested by Mr. Shenneman, who brought him down Monday,and has him here awaiting extradition papers from another state where hehas committed other crimes and is wanted by the officers.

Winfield Courier, August 25, 1881.

Several days ago Peter Larson, a Norwegian living in Rock township, diedsuddenly in spasms. The funeral services were held and he was buried inthat township. He was an elderly man in general good health and had no relativesin this country. He had a well cultivated and excellent farm, some fiftyhead of cattle, a large number of hogs, a great variety of farming implements,and was supposed to have large sums of money about his premises. He hadtwo houses on his farm, in one of which he lived alone; and in the otherlived one Harmon and his family, who was a tenant of his farm and had chargeof his property to a considerable extent. After Larson's death Harmon tookcharge of the property and soon it was suspected that he was running itoff and selling it. It was discovered that he had carried eight fat hogsup to Augusta in the night and sold them there. He was arrested for grandlarceny and now languishes in the county jail.

A variety of suspicious circ*mstances put the idea into his neighborsthat he had poisoned Larson with strychnine. County Attorney Jennings wasconsulted and he found where, a few days before Larson's death, Harmon hadbought ten grains of strychnine in Douglass, and brought two persons fromthe drug store there to the jail in Winfield, who both identified Harmonas the person who made the purchase. The symptoms of Larson just beforedeath were those of strychnine poison. On Tuesday Mr. Jennings had the bodyexhumed and called in Drs. Emerson, Graham, and others to make an analysisof the stomach, heart, and liver for poison. They have not reported as wego to press.

Winfield Courier, September 1, 1881.

Sheriff A. T. Shenneman returned last Friday from Pennsylvania, whereon the proper requisition, he delivered the boss forger Haley to the properauthorities to answer to two indictments of forgery. Haley was wanted inother places in the United States and Canada, where his skill in his professionhad met with success. Many efforts had been made to capture him and eminentdetectives had been after him. It was the mistake of his life when he cameto Cowley, because it interested Shenneman in him and then his fate wassealed.

Franklin, Pa., August 20. Sheriff Shenneman of Winfield, Kansas,arrived here today having in charge George D. Haley, wanted in charge ofhaving forged a draft on the Emlenton bank some months since. The bank offereda reward of one hundred dollars for the arrest. Haley and his partner, Lennox,shoved the forged papers on Mitchel's bank, in Oil City, in 1876, and werearrested, but escaped from the jail. In 1877 they were arrested and convictedfor the same offense in Fulton County, Illinois, and served their sentence.Lennox is now in jail at Winfield, Kansas. At the time they scooped theEmlenton bank, they also passed forged papers on the Clarion County bankat Edenburg for five hundred dollars, and are wanted in New York City, anda dozen other places for similar offenses. Haley will be railroaded to thepenitentiary. Pittsburgh Leader.

We copy the following from the Oil City (Pennsylvania) Derrick.

This afternoon at two o'clock there arrived in this city A. T. Shenneman,sheriff of Cowley County, Kansas, having in charge, heavily ironed, thenotorious forger, George Haley. He was at once turned over to Sheriff Markand placed in the county bastille. Haley is quite a notorious character,with almost as brilliant a record as "Billy the Kid," with theexception that he has never been known to stain his hands with human blood.He is a man of medium height, fair complexion, and genteel appearance, andduring the war lost his left arm. He is reputed to be as mild a manneredman--as some of his operations will show.

He first made his appearance before the public in the oil regionsin 1876 or 1877, when he was arrested for forging a draft on an easternbank for a large amount, which was cashed by F. W. Mitchel and Co.'s bankat Rouseville. He shortly after made his escape from the county jail atFranklin and was subsequently arrested in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and broughtback and again lodged in jail by Phil. W. Raymond, of this city, on a requisitionfrom the governor. Soon, however, he succeeded in making his escape a secondtime; and eluding capture, dropped out of sight.

Sometime during the spring or summer of 1880, successful forgerieswere perpetrated on the Emlenton and also on the Edenburg banks. Carefulinquiries established the fact that the perpetrators were none other thanGeorge Haley and a man by the name of Lennox, also an old offender.

They escaped arrest, however, and left the country and went to thewest. They were first heard of at Wichita, Kansas, at their old business.They commenced operations this way. Lennox passed himself off as a man ofwealth and his companion as his brother, and gave out in a careless waythat he was looking for a suitable location to establish his crippled brotherin the stock business. Having plenty of money and spending it freely, theywere not long in finding friends and making acquaintances, among whom wereseveral drummers. They at first shoved several genuine drafts, which, beingof course promptly paid, established them in the confidence of the public,the amount of course being small.

When sufficient time had elapsed for these drafts to be heard from,they at once commenced with larger amounts. One draft for $500 was cashedby Conn Bros. & Levi, and another for a similar amount by Woodman &Son. They did not wait this time to hear from the drafts, but skipped forparts unknown, after, however, getting another draft for $500 cashed atArkansas City. This occurred in April, 1880.

Pictures of the parties wanted were sent to various points, one ofwhich fell into the hands of George Lun, at Chicago, one of the drummerswho had been entertained by the generous forgers in Cowley County, Kansas.Mr. Lun kept his eyes open, and in a short time found his man and knew him.He at once notified Sheriff Shenneman, who started to Chicago and arrestedLennox on March 27, 1881. The prisoner escaped by jumping from the car windowwhen about one hundred miles from Kansas City, Missouri, with hand cuffsand shackles on, and made good his escape, although a large reward was offeredand the country was scoured in every direction.

He was again arrested by Sheriff Shenneman, at Canton, Illinois,and this time safely landed at Winfield, Kansas. His partner, Haley, hadin the meantime been arrested and is now in jail in Kansas. Haley procuredcounsel, and on some technicality was released, but was at once rearrestedby Sheriff Shenneman on a requisition from Pennsylvania, furnished by thechief of police of Philadelphia, through the influence of Mr. Rowland, ofthe Emlenton bank, and others who had been watching for him, and at oncestarted for Pennsylvania.

The sheriff traveled 1,350 miles bringing his prisoner from Wichitato this place. Sheriff Shenneman is a quiet, unassuming gentleman, and tellshis story without any bravado.

These are only a few of the exploits of Haley and Lennox. Haley isreputed to be worth $50,000, and offered the sheriff $1,000 to let him off.Lennox is held for trial at Winfield. The sheriff certainly deserves a greatdeal of credit for the skill and zeal he displayed in working up the case.He is now stopping at the Exchange hotel, and leaves for his western homeMonday morning.

There are some corrections which should be made in the above. It wassome time after Shenneman captured Lennox the second time that he capturedHaley in Wisconsin after having tracked him over a sinuous route in threestates. He then delivered Haley up to the authorities at Wichita, wherehe escaped from the jail; but was recaptured and finally had his examinationand was released and recaptured as stated.

Shenneman says it is incorrect to say that Haley offered him "$1,000to let him off." The offer made amounted to $1,000, but it was to paythe amount swindled out of the complainants on the case in which he washeld, the expenses, and the reward coming to the captor. It is true, however,that many efforts were made to buy Sheriff Shenneman off or effect Haley'srelease by a settlement, as witness the following telegrams, the latterhaving been received by Shenneman after he had left.

To A. T. Shenneman:

If Haley will pay out claim in full about seven hundred and fiftydollars and all your expenses including one hundred due you we will settlewith him, otherwise bring him here. We will give you one-fourth we get inaddition as requested. See W. P. Campbell, he offers to settle. Answer.J. W. ROLAND, Cash.

To A. T. Shenneman, Sheriff:

Haley's attorney will see you today regarding settlement. Have askedJ. C. Fuller, Cashier, to have a reliable attorney to assist you so it willbe legal. Money must be deposited in the bank there and wire us. Adviseus what you do. P. O. HEASLEY, Ass't Cashier.

Shenneman refused to listen to any kind of compromise, but steadily pursuedhis determination to deliver him up to the proper authorities in Pennsylvaniaand receiving from them the $100 reward offered only. The statement whichhas been circulated in this county that Shenneman took him to Pennsylvaniawithout a requisition is untrue. He had full authority from the governorsof both states. We don't think it would have been very damaging to our Sheriff,however, to have secured such a scoundrel, papers or no papers.

Winfield Courier, September 1, 1881.

We noticed in last week's issue the death of Peter Larson, supposed frompoison administered by one Harmon, a tenant of Larson's. Since that timeCounty Attorney Jennings has been thoroughly investigating the matter andhas succeeded in bringing to light evidence that is very strong againstHarmon. The facts, as near as can be gathered, are as follows.

Larson was a Norwegian by birth, without friends or relatives in thiscountry; but an honest, hardworking man, much given to saving his dimes,and had accumulated considerable property. He owned a splendid farm in Rocktownship, had cattle, hogs, horses, and no one knows how much ready money,and was worth in all seven or eight thousand dollars. He had on his placethe man Harmon and family and lived in a house near them.

One day a neighbor happened to pass Harmon's and saw Larson have a fit;and immediately went to his help, and had a physician brought. Larson soonrecovered from it, and when the cause of his illness was questioned, Harmonsuggested that perhaps it was hydrophobia, as the dog had died that morning.Larson stated that he hadn't been bitten by any dog and he seemed all right,so the neighbor left.

During the night he was taken with other fits and died before a physicianarrived. He was buried next day, at Douglass. On the second day following,George Williams, one of the best known and highly respected citizens ofRock township, was appointed administrator by Judge Gans and instructedto immediately take possession of the property of the deceased.

George Williams soon discovered that some of the hogs were missing andfound that during the previous night, Harmon had taken a load to Augustaand sold them. He immediately had Harmon arrested, stopped payment on thecheck, and recovered the hogs.

Harmon now lies in jail at this place. After the action on Harmon's partled to suspicions of foul play, Mr. Williams and Attorney Jennings begana careful investigation of the circ*mstances of Larson's death. The symptomsof the fits were found to be those of strychnine poisoning. It was ascertainedthat during the morning meal Larson had fed his dog from the food he waseating and that the dog ran to a pool of water, drank, and then stiffeneddead. Mr. Jennings then went to Douglass, interviewed the druggists, andfound that several days before one of them had sold a man a bottle of strychnine.The druggist described the man and his description answered to that of Harmonto a dot. He was then brought to Winfield, taken to the jail, and askedto point out from among the prisoners, if possible, the man to whom he hadsold the poison. He immediately pointed out Harmon as the one.

The next day, Monday, the Probate Judge, County Attorney, and Drs. Emersonand Graham, went to Douglass, exhumed the body of Larson, took from it thestomach, heart, and liver, and returned with them to Winfield. The Doctorsthen made a comparative analysis of these organs and discovered strychnine,and thus the matter stands at the present writing. The liver is so stronglypoisoned that if a fly lights upon it, it tumbles off dead as a mackerel.

The impression seems to be that there was a scheme on foot to get theold man out of the way quietly and then get away with the property beforeanyone knew it. The preliminary trial will be held soon, the result of whichwill appear in next week's paper.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 7, 1881.

Sheriff Shenneman got after the boy who broke jail last Monday, and ofcourse took him in, near Oxford.

Winfield Courier, September 22, 1881.

At last the Cronk-Constant difficulty, which has so long disturbed thepeace and quiet of the Posey Creek neighborhood, has been brought to a quietusby the conviction of Fogg and Cronk for assault and battery on the Constantboys; and Messrs. Fogg and young Cronk now languish in the County jail.This has been a most distressing affair from the beginning--a regular neighborhoodrow--and a neighborhood row is the worst row in the world. This is the thirdor fourth time the matter has been dragged into the courts, and we sincerelyhope that it will be the last. If the thing goes on, someone will pass theremainder of their days in the penitentiary. Fogg and Cronk were fined $25each and the costs, amounting in all to nearly $150. County Attorney Jenningsdid all he could to allay the feelings he foresaw would grow out of thesebickerings; but finding it of no use, he determined to prosecute vigorouslyand to the fullest extent of the law every disturbance of the peace: andwhen our County Attorney clears the decks for action, someone is bound toget hurt.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 19, 1881.

On last Monday evening about half past 8 o'clock our city was the sceneof one of the most outrageous and cold blooded murders ever perpetrated,a deed of blood of the most damnable stripe, and costing the life of JamesRiely, one of our merchants, at the hands of Thomas J. Armstrong, a well,but not favorably known, loafer in these parts for the past ten years.

The circ*mstances leading to the committal of the tragedy, as near ascan be ascertained, are as follows.

James Riely was the owner of a race horse, and the stakes had been putup for a race to take place, somewhere south of this city, on Monday last,which came off and resulted in Riely's horse losing the race. Considerableexcitement prevailed among the parties attending, and was in no wise abatedby the liberal supplies of whiskey which was evidently at the command ofthe crowd. A dispute occurred between Armstrong and Riely during the day,and it is reported that the murderer threatened to shoot his victim beforesunset. However that may be, no serious disturbance occurred, and a numberof persons, more or less under the influence of liquor, were gathered inthe deceased's drug store during the evening, discussing the events of theday. Words ran high but no violence resulted until James Riely announcedhis desire to close the store, to which some of those present, it appears,objected and Riely pushed one or two from the store on the sidewalk, thena sort of a free scuffle took place, in which Armstrong figured prominently,and in the melee drew his six shooter and fired at Riely, who with the ejacul*tion,"Boys, he has killed me," sank to the ground and almost instantlyexpired. The body was carried by several of the witnesses of the tragedyinto the store, where an inquest was held and a verdict of murder againstArmstrong rendered.

Immediately after firing the fatal shot, Armstrong darted into the darkness,and although large numbers of our citizens turned out in search of him,he has succeeded, at this writing, in eluding his pursuers. We understandthat Mr. Riely is a married man, but has been living apart from his wifefor several years. The murderer, Armstrong, has lived in this vicinity foryears and is known as a quarrelsome fellow, especially when under the influenceof liquor, but no one gave him credit for being the ruffian he has shownhimself.

A. T. Shenneman came down from Winfield yesterday morning and issuedthe following notice which has been widely distributed.

will be paid for the arrest of Thomas J. Armstrong, who killed JamesRiely, at Arkansas City, Kansas, on October 17th, 1881. Armstrong's ageis 30 to 35; height 5 feet 10 or 11 inches; weight 170 pounds; light orflorid complected; bald on top of head; first finger of right hand off atfirst joint and finger curled under; prominent upper teeth; has a snaggletooth mouth; slight scar on right cheek. Had on, when he left, a heavy blueovercoat, broad rim white hat with black band, light pants, and a dark undercoat.

I will guarantee one hundred dollars and endeavor to get the Governorto offer a State reward of $500. A. T. Shenneman, Sheriff, Cowley County,Kansas.

LATEST. A telegram from Hugh Riely, of Brimfield, Illinois, desires thatthe body be held till he arrives, which cannot be until Thursday next uponwhich day the funeral will probably be held.

Just before going to press, A. T. Shenneman and posse arrived in town,bringing with them Armstrong, whom they captured on Grouse, on the placeof T. Robinson. When he saw himself surrounded, the murderer gave himselfup to the officers, who at once brought him to the city where, after havingtaken a look at the victim, he was placed in a buggy and by this time wepresume is safe in the Winfield jail.

Winfield Courier, November 10, 1881.

The United Brethren have established a church in Winfield under the pastorateof H. W. B. Lacey, and will hereafter hold meetings every other Sunday ineach month in the Courthouse.

Winfield Courier, November 17, 1881.

The United Brethren in Christ organized a church in the city last Sabbath.Rev. J. H. Snyder, the pastor, preaches at the Courthouse each Sabbath at3 p.m. A most cordial invitation is extended to all interested in Christianservices to attend.

Winfield Courier, November 17, 1881.

Rev. J. H. Snyder is in charge of the Winfield congregation of the UnitedBrethren church instead of Rev. Lacey, as stated last week. Mr. Snyder isa very intelligent gentleman and we are glad to number him among the workersin the Cowley Vineyard. Services are held in the Courthouse the first andthird Sundays in each month.

Winfield Courier, November 24, 1881.

The agony is over. The Armstrong trial is finished. Twelve good men havecarefully weighed the evidence and decided that Tom Armstrong, while inthe heat of passion, deprived James Riley [Riely] of his life. The arrayof witnesses have returned to their homes, and curious lookers-on no longerhaunt the courthouse halls to speculate as to the verdict and refix thepenalty as each succeeding witness leaves the stand. In a few days the prisonerwill receive his sentence and be consigned to a living death behind gloomyprison walls, walls his victim sleeps the sleep that knows no awakening.

Cowley County Courant, December 15, 1881.

Messrs. Beaton and Connor commenced work on the stone wall, to be builtacross the west side of the courthouse block, this morning.

Cowley County Courant, December 15, 1881.

Matt Smith, a United States prisoner, is now in confinement in the countyjail. He was arrested yesterday at Arkansas City by George McIntire, forstealing a span of mules from William Butler, who lives west of Caldwell;and his trial will take place the 15th of this month.

Winfield Courier, December 15, 1881.

The total indebtedness of the county is nearly a hundred and ninety-twothousand dollars. The assessed value of the county is nearly three and one-tenthmillions of dollars. Therefore, if our creditors had the power and tooka notion to foreclose on us, we could pay them off and have about ninety-threeand one-fifth percent of our property left to start anew on. Not a verybad showing for a ten-year-old, is it? Besides, we have blocks of railroadstock, a good courthouse, and a lot in the cemetery in which to bury anyman who says we are not good financiers.

Winfield Courier, December 15, 1881.

The following is a statement of county expenditures for which your Honorshave issued orders on the general county fund.

County Treasurer: $3,269.14

County Clerk: $2,114.77

County Attorney: $1,300.00

County Superintendent: $1,070.38

County Commissioners: $400.50

Sheriff's fees: $2,080.70

District Clerk's fees: $135.60

Justices of the Peace: $63.90 (Fees in criminal cases)

Constables fees: $72.40 (Fees in criminal cases)

Coroner: $25.00

Grand Jury $307.80

Petit Jury: $784.40

Witnesses, Grand Jury: $94.40

Stenographer: $60.10

Bailiffs: $141.00

Duplicate tax roll: $200.00

County printing: $998.13

County maps: $300.00

Foundation--Sheriff's Office: $13.00

Architect, for vaults: $136.00

Books and stationery: $981.07

Fixtures for court house: $113.90

Survey & view, county roads: $348.40

Rent for jail: $60.00

Expenses of insane: $96.93

Express, freight, postage, etc. $138.03

Fuel: $513.98

Elections: $734.90

Completing vaults: $2,695.19

Repairing courthouse: $1,859.92

Drawing jury: $18.00

Drawing grand jury: $6.00

Examining county treasury: $22.00

Meals for jury: $41.90

Abstract of entries: $68.20

Journal index: $25.00

Bond Committee expenses: $243.73

Insurance: $150.00

Acknowledging tax deeds: $3.00

School examiners: $61.50

Road damages: $1,046.60

Assessors: $1,731.00

Repairs on jail: $63.60

Rewards: $50.00

Courthouse lots: $935.00

Lot in cemetery: $17.00

Dirt on courthouse lots: $222.80

Boarding, merchandise, and medical attendance of prisoners: $1,509.60

Pauper expenses: $2,659.83

Sheriff, Sumner County: $14.80

TOTAL: $29,859.10

The following is a report of the resources and financial conditionof the county for the fiscal year beginning on the 12th day of October,1880.

Amount of State tax levied: $15,394.43

Amount of County tax levied: $26,839.78

Amount of Bounty Bond tax levied: $3,078.64

Amount of Railroad tax levied: $13,185.49

Arkansas City sidewalk tax levied: $2,041.62

Winfield City sidewalk tax levied: $456.60

Bolton Township tax levied: $325.65

Bolton Township bond tax levied: $1,042.05

Bolton Township road tax levied: $80.86

Creswell Township tax levied: $1,325.72

Creswell Township bond tax levied: $3,314.32

Creswell Township road tax levied: $323.99

Dexter Township tax levied: $90.68

Old Winfield Township bond tax levied: $3,192.58

Liberty Township tax levied: $132.11

Liberty Township road tax levied: $75.50

Maple Township tax levied: $180.95

Otter Township tax levied: $100.98

Richland Township tax levied: $120.42

Rock Creek Township tax levied: $86.18

Vernon Township tax levied: $380.22

Walnut Township tax levied: $388.07

Walnut Township road tax levied: $272.57

Arkansas City tax levied: $314.36

Arkansas City bond tax levied: $1,571.80

Arkansas City interest fund tax levied: $471.53

Arkansas City sinking fund tax levied: $314.38

Winfield City tax levy: $1,409.54

School districts tax levied: $31,016.57

School districts bond tax levied: $11,445.19

TOTAL LEVY FOR ALL PURPOSES: $118,972.83

The following is the indebtedness of the county.

Ten percent county bonds $31,500.00

Six percent C. S. & F. S. RR Bonds $128,000.00

Seven percent S., K. & W. RR Bonds $29,500.00

County warrants outstanding $2,262.40

TOTAL INDEBTEDNESS OF COWLEY COUNTY: $191.262.40

TOTAL AMOUNT OF TAXABLE PROPERTY IN COUNTY: $3,094.070.86

STATE OF KANSAS, )

COWLEY COUNTY. ) ss.

I hereby certify that the foregoing accounts and statements are correct.

Witness my hand and seal at Winfield this 12th day of December, A. D.1881.

Winfield Courier, December 15, 1881.

Felix Duncan, Guy Solomon, and Hennesson Duncan, colored boys, were arrestedlast week for stealing goods from Mr. Higgins's second hand store. One wassentenced to jail for ten days and the others for thirty. These little coloredboys have been blamed for a good deal of petty pilfering of late, and wehope this will be a lesson for them.

Winfield Courier, December 22, 1881.

Commissioners Gale and Harbaugh were in town Friday looking after theimprovements being made on the courthouse square.

Cowley County Courant, December 22, 1881.

Lou Zenor has been running the District Clerk end of the Courthouse duringMr. Bedilion's absence.

Winfield Courier, December 29, 1881.

COWLEY COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. This society will hold its annualmeeting for the election of officers, on Saturday, January 7th, at 2 o'clockp.m., at the courthouse. Other important business is to be attended to;also hearing a report of the doings of the late State Horticultural Societyfrom our delegate. JAS. F. MARTIN, President.

Winfield Courier, December 29, 1881.

An examination of teachers will be held in the Courthouse Saturday, December31, 1881. Work will begin at 9 o'clock a.m. R. C. STORY, Co. Supt.

Winfield Courier, December 29, 1881. Front Page.

About the 16th of May, 1881, E. J. Cooper, a young man doing a generalmerchandise business at Trinidad, Colorado, went to the wholesale Boot andShoe House of J. A. Cooper & Co., of Kansas City, and purchased overtwo thousand dollars worth of goods on ten days time, stating that he hadinherited some money from his mother's estate and that he would then payfor the goods.

Some time afterward he wrote to the Kansas City House, saying he hadmet with some misfortune and would pay soon.

In September Cooper went before a Squire Walker in Trinidad, and theremade a sale to his clerk, W. J. Bolin, had the transfer acknowledged, andBolin paid the amount over the squire's table, twenty-three hundred dollarsin cash. In less than five hours Cooper took the cars and "shook thedust" of Colorado from his feet.

In the meantime someone telegraphed to the Kansas City House and theyattached the goods, locked up the store, and the sheriff of Las Animas Countyput the key in his pocket. Bolin then came onto the scene, produced hisbill of sale and proved the purchase; the only witness that could back thecontract was Cooper: and he had gone where the "woodbine twineth."Cooper & Co., began to hunt their faithless namesake.

As time wore away it was discovered that Cooper had an aunt living atMarshalltown, Iowa; there they intercepted one of his letters, dated Winfield,October 16, 1881. In November their agent on this route gave the case toCapt. Siverd with a description of the man.

Capt. Siverd watched and waited; time wore on, and at last a letter addressedto Cooper came here from Augusta, Kansas, and last Saturday a man calledfor that letter. Capt. Siverd soon discovered that he was the man he wanted,and sent a man to talk to him. Approaching him from behind, he said: "Hello,Cooper. I think I met you in Colorado." "Why, yes, guess you did.I did some business there for three years and think I shall go back."

The wires were called into use and last Monday night Cooper & Co.'sagent arrived; Hackney was called into service; a five thousand dollar bondwas given from Kansas City through Read's Bank, and by noon Thursday theagent, Jake Boyles, and Capt. Siverd were "lighting out" throughVernon Township for the residence of John McMahan, where Cooper was employedas a farm hand.

His arrest was at once accomplished; his team, wagon, trunk, and clothingwere attached, and Cooper invited to take a ride behind Jim Vance's bestgreys. The agent gave them a sumptuous supper at the Brettun, and then Cooperwas invited to Mr. Hackney's office, where he showed his first dread ofthe jail. He soon lost his defiant air and "squealed." He toldthe whole story of the fraudulent transfer to Bolin, signed the proper paper,and that night slept in No. 5 at the Brettun, guarded by Boyles and Capt.Siverd.

The wires were again called into use between here and Trinidad. The clerk,Bolin, "threw up the sponge." J. A. Cooper & Co. will getback their money. E. J. Cooper goes back to his counter; the case will bedismissed; and Siverd will wear a new coat.

The probabilities are that Cooper and his clerk intended to meet somewhereafter Bolin could convert the stock into cash, but did not see the difficultiesin the way. And after the Trinidad attachment, Cooper drifted aimlesslyinto Cowley County, a fugitive from Justice, and went to work among strangersto keep from starving. He went back to Trinidad, Colorado, Friday.

Winfield Courier, January 5, 1882.

Mr. Amos Becker, trustee of Pleasant Valley, was at the Township officers'meeting at the courthouse Friday.

Winfield Courier, January 5, 1882.

The officers of the different townships interested in the old Winfieldscrip business met at the Courthouse last Friday and apportioned the expensesof fighting the cases as follows: Vernon $15, Pleasant Valley $15, Walnut$30, Fairview $9, Winfield City $186. The valuation of the property of oldWinfield Township is $437,854, and is divided as follows: Vernon $21,428;Fairview $12,914; Walnut $115,312; Pleasant Valley $21,613; Winfield City$266,559. [Figures do not match with total given of $437,854. MAW]

The cost of fighting the cases to be $300. Senator Sluss, of Sedgwick,looked the matter up thoroughly and gives a very strong opinion that thescrip was legally issued. Trustees, Becker, of Pleasant Valley; Weimer,of Fairview; Roberts, of Walnut; and clerk Beach, of Winfield, were presentand assisted in making the apportionment.

Winfield Courier, January 5, 1882.

A nice four foot stone walk has been put down from the north door ofthe courthouse to Ninth Avenue. One has long been needed here as nine-tenthsof the travel goes that way. The good judgment of our County Commissionersis shown in the thorough and substantial manner in which the Courthousesquare is being improved. When the work is finished, it will stand thereforever.

Winfield Courier, January 5, 1882.

Episcopal Church Services in the Courthouse on Sunday at 11 a.m., and7 evening. Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. All are welcome.

Winfield Courier, January 5, 1882.

Episcopal Church. Next Sunday, being the first Sunday after the Epiphanyof our Lord to the Gentile world, will be kept in honor of that event. Musicappropriate to the day by the choir. Services in the Courthouse at 11 a.m.,7 evening. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. All are invited to worship with us.

Winfield Courier, January 5, 1882.

This society will hold its annual meeting for the election of officers,on Saturday, January 7th, at 2 o'clock p.m., at the courthouse. Other importantbusiness is to be attended to; also hearing a report of the doings of thelate State Horticultural Society from our delegate; also the valuable reportsof the same society will be distributed at the meeting.

Winfield Courier, January 5, 1882.

The erring girls, who were confined in the jail last week, were dischargedFriday. One of them paid her fine and the other was sick and was dischargedfor mercy's sake.

Cowley County Courant, January 12, 1882.

We clip the following startling intelligence from the Courierof the 5th inst.: " W. E. Graham was arrested today on the charge ofmurdering his uncle, Phil. Ogley, in this county on December 28. He confessedhaving committed the murder, and about 9 o'clock tonight a party of about300 men gathered at the jail, overpowered the sheriff and his guards, tookGraham from his cell, and hung him to a telegraph pole in front of the courthouse.Great excitement prevails. It is thought that Rose, the murderer of theWeirs, and his son, who is now in jail, will be hung before morning."

This is terrible, if true, but it is quite new to us! The strangestthing, however, is the telegraph pole in front of the courthouse. We couldstand the hanging and all that, but the telegraph pole, that gets away withus.

Cowley County Courant, January 12, 1882.

The annual business meeting of the Baptist Church was held at the Courthouseon Saturday evening, December 31, 1881. The report of the officers showthe following facts.

Total membership: 192.

Additions during the year: 30.

Money collected and paid out during the year for general expenses, includingpastor's salary: $1,063.88.

For the new building over $3,000 has been collected and expended, andover $300 of this amount by the ladies' society.

The Sunday School has 19 officers and teachers, and 214 scholars, andhad an average attendance of 141.

There was collected and expended for the Sunday School about $78.

The following officers were elected for the next year:

Clerk, J. C. Rowland.

Treasurer, James McDermott.

Trustees, C. A. Bliss, A. P. Johnson, J. S. Mann. B. F. Wood, and A.B. Arment.

Organist, Miss Lola Silliman.

Chorister, Geo. Cairns.

The church and Sunday School starts the new year under favorable circ*mstances,and it is hoped that beginning with next Sunday, they will be able to occupytheir new house of worship, now nearly completed.

Winfield Courier, January 12, 1882.

Charles McLain, a fast young man from Arkansas City, was brought beforeJustice Buckman Thursday evening, charged with purloining a lot of goodsfrom S. Matlack, for whom he had been clerking. His trunk was searched andmany articles bearing the cost mark of Mr. Matlack were found. The thiefhad been on a three days spree here. He was bound over and is now in jail.

Winfield Courier, January 19, 1882.

Episcopal Church in the Courthouse at 11 a.m. and 7 evening. Sunday schoolat 9:30 a.m. All are welcome to our home.

Winfield Courier, January 26, 1882.

Episcopal church services in the Courthouse on Sunday, at 11 a.m. and7 in the evening. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. All who have no spiritual homeare invited to worship with us.

Winfield Courier, January 26, 1882.

One Isaac F. Moore, of Arkansas City, was arrested Tuesday by CountyAttorney Jennings on a charge of selling liquor. He plead guilty to twocounts, and was fined $100 in the first and 90 days in the county jail inthe second. He was put in the custody of Marshal Sinnott, but during thenight got away, and is at present conspicuous for his absence, while Sinnottmourns and refuses to be comforted. Under the circ*mstances Moore will notbe apt to return, which is perhaps as well as if he had remained, been anexpense to the county, and returned to his lawlessness when his time wasout.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

Wm. Cottrell, and one Chas. Ausbrook and his father-in-law were arrestedby the U. S. on a charge of perjury last week. It grows out of a fraudulententry of a claim in Silverdale Township. Cottrell is in jail.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 15, 1882.

Geo. Rice, who was taken in the act of burglarizing O. F. Godfrey's billiardhall last week, had a preliminary examination, and was bound over to thenext term of Court, which he is now awaiting in the Winfield jail. He felthis disgraceful position very keenly, we should judge, for when last seenhe was playing a mouth organ for the balance of the birds in the cage todance to.

Winfield Courier, February 16, 1882.

Episcopal Church services in the Courthouse on Sunday, at 11 a.m., and7 in the evening. Sunday School at 9:30 A. M. All are invited to worshipwith us.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 22, 1882.

Dr. Wells now languishes in jail for writing prescriptions at variancewith the prohibitory statute now in force.

Cowley County Courant, February 23, 1882.

For some time it has been suspicioned that certain boys in our city [ArkansasCity] were pilfering for a living, but who they were, and where to placethe hand of correction was not fully settled until about a week ago, whenWyckoff & Son's store window was broken in and a number of small articlestaken out, that could be easily reached through the hole in the glass, andfollowed in a night or two by the taking of a few dollars from Godfrey'sbilliard hall, which stamped George Rice, a boy about seventeen years ofa*ge, as leader of the gang.

Constable McIntire and Marshal Sinnott were informed of these facts,and kept a strict watch of nights for nearly a week, and finally, last Tuesdaynight, captured the lad. They mistrusted by movements during the day thathe intended making a raid on the billiard hall that night, and as soon asit was closed, concealed themselves in close proximity to the money drawerand awaited developments.

But they did not have long to wait, for in a few minutes they heard apane of glass shatter and soon steps were heard approaching the place wherethey were concealed, and in another moment George Rice loomed up from behindthe counter, but before he had time to gobble any of the coveted wealth,he was confronted by a dark lantern and "British bull dog," andcompelled to give in. Wednesday he was brought before the 'Squire, who placedhis bond at $500; but not being able to give the required bail, George Ricewas committed to the county jail to await his trial at the next term ofthe District Court. We believe George was the leader, but that there areother boys in our city who are as deep in the mire as he, and will cometo grief if they do not carry themselves straight in the future. ArkansasCity Democrat.

We are sorry to say it, but there are about a half dozen boys in thiscity [Winfield] whose natural guardians are educating them for the penitentiaryin a remarkably rapid manner. These boys go to school only when they can'tthink of any other place to go to, and spend their evenings into the middleof the night "bumming" around over the streets, cutting up allsorts of deviltry, starting "fires," and conducting themselvesas industrious candidates for the penitentiary do. These boys are from twelveto sixteen years of age and are classed with that American production called"hoodlums." The older they grow the worse they become. Their parentshave abandoned all government of them and left them to run at large likewild beasts. When these parents see their darling sons with steel braceletson their wrists and in company with the sheriff, or see them the centralfigures in some public hanging exhibition with black caps on their headsand rope knots under their ears, they may wonder why providence allowedtheir sons to become so hardened. The names of these boys are known andthey are watched. There is a strong suspicion that the fire last night wascaused by these examples of a certain parental education, and in all kindness,we would advise these boys to lead respectable lives, be gentlemanly, brave,and manly, and if they have never learned at home what those qualities are,if they will call at the COURANT office we will, in all humility, try andexplain to them what a beautiful thing a young "gentleman" is.

Winfield Courier, February 23, 1882.

Several of the demimonde of our city together with four youngmen found in their company, were arraigned before His Honor, Judge Tansey,last Thursday, and fined $10 each and costs. Two of the demis wereout of funds and were remanded to the bastille until they repented $10 worth.This is the third time the residence of Mollie Burke on South Manning streethas been invaded. A lady who resides on Ninth Avenue near the jail was alsoarrested. Marshal True is active in his endeavors to suppress this evil.As Judge Tansey has ruled against entering complaints "John Doe,"when the true name of the parties are known, it will be rough on the partiescaught hereafter.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 1, 1882. Editorial Page.

We received a postal card last week from Dr. Wells, of Winfield, whois accused of prescribing liquors contrary to law, in which he appears tobe somewhat exercised about our saying he "languished in jail."

We thought we had reasonable grounds for making this statement in thefollowing extract from the Winfield Courant of the 20th ult.

"Dr. H. L. Wells' bond which was placed at $800, was this morningreduced to $500, but being unable to give even this amount, he surrenderedhimself to the sheriff and was placed in jail."

We have since learned he gave bond and was not placed in jailat all. His case will probably come up at the April term of court.

This man by his talk seemed to think it entirely out of our provinceto notice his case, but for the special benefit of himself and all likehim, we will say that we uphold no one in defying or violating the laws,and the fact of his being a Republican and a county official makes the violationso much the worse in our sight. If half the alleged charges against thisman be true, he should be punished like any other violator of the law.

Cowley County Courant, March 2, 1882.

The township assessors will meet at the Courthouse March 6th to agreeon a basis of valuation of personal property required to be listed. Thisis the year in which real estate is listed and every assessor in the countyshould attend the meeting. The larger number of assessors were re-electedthis year and the list of the township trustees of the county is one ofthe best, we think, the county has had since its formation.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 8, 1882.

The next regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners, of CowleyCounty, will be held at the Courthouse, in Winfield, on the first Mondayafter the first Tuesday in April, at which time, among other things, welearn that an application will be made to divide the School District inBolton Township known as "Stony Point."

Winfield Courier, March 9, 1882.

Episcopal Church Lenten services on Wednesday and Friday evenings inthe Courthouse at 7-1/2 o'clock. Services also on Sunday at 11 a.m., and7-1/2 evening. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Subject in the morning, "TheOrder of the Church Ministry in the Apostolic Age."

Arkansas City Traveler, March 15, 1882.

A Mr. Sheddan, residing in this city, last Saturday commenced raisinga disturbance, and was taken before Judge Bonsall, who, believing him tobe insane, sent him to the Winfield jail for safe keeping. He has sufferedin this way once before, but this present attack is attributed to unduereligious excitement at the recent revivals.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 15, 1882.

Sheddan has been adjudged insane, and will be kept at the county jail,under medical treatment, for the present.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 15, 1882.

Our former citizen, Chas. H. Payson, whom it was hoped experience wouldteach a lesson, was recently arrested and lodged in jail at Topeka. Hisparents sent him $250, with which he paid back the money he was chargedwith embezzling, and he is again on the wing. We are afraid Payson is alost community. Courant.

Winfield Courier, March 16, 1882.

From our Topeka correspondent we receive the following.

C. H. Payson, late of your city, has been figuring quite conspicuouslyhere of late. It appears that when he was pardoned he came here from Leavenworth,and while here a young lawyer named Spencer took pity on him, and to "helphim out," gave him an account of two hundred and twenty-five dollarsto collect. The debtor was in Leavenworth County, and Payson was to go thereand collect the claim and receive twenty-five dollars and his expenses.He went to Leavenworth, collected the money, and on his return here madeno report to Spencer, but left for Winfield. Last week he was arrested inBurlington this state, and brought here. He telegraphed his brother in Washingtonto send him the money, and also sent a dispatch to his father in Illinoisto send the following dispatch to his brother: "Please send Charliethe money he wants this once. FATHER." This was on Tuesday the 7th.Charlie was locked up that day, but on the 8th a dispatch came from thebrother in Washington that he had sent the money. So Payson was allowedto run about during the day, but confined at night. On Friday the moneywas received by Payson in the shape of a draft. As soon as he received theletter he took the draft to a bank and got it cashed and has not since beenheard from. The constable is now on the lookout for him. When asked whathe did with the money he said he had lost it, but declined to state howor in what manner. Governor St. John is reported to have said that he shouldalways regret having pardoned Payson.

Winfield Courier, March 23, 1882.

"The criminal genius of Charles Payson, is something remarkable,and will lead him either to glory or the grave. His getting the money senthim by his father while he was in jail at Topeka and getting away with itin his possession was an act calculated to call forth admiration for a brilliantcriminal exploit if such a thing could be done. This man slides around insociety plundering wherever he goes, and escapes from the meshes of thelaw like an eel through a man's hand. The fact that a man just out of thepenitentiary should use his disgraceful punishment as the foundation fora lecture, and travel around as a high toned gentleman, is enough to takea man's breath away to contemplate. Wherever he has gone he has played thedead beat, and at the same time made friends who would be ready to swearto the purity of the man's character, and consider him an unfortunate andmuch abused gentleman. The man is inherently bad and can no more keep outof the penitentiary than a piece of wood can drift against the current ofa river. In some particulars, this man strongly resembles Guiteau. He hasan inordinate desire for notoriety or to attract public attention, and healso seems blessed with the idea that he is a highly respectable gentlemanand worthy of the unlimited confidence and regard of his fellow men. Heis a character worth observing and will never fail of attracting attention.He is a grand blood sucker to be turned loose upon society."

Winfield Courier, March 23, 1882.

Members of the Wool Growers Association and all the others interestedare requested to meet at the Courthouse, on Saturday, April 1st, at 1 o'clockp.m., to elect officers and arrange for the annual public shearing. A. D.CROWELL, Secretary.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

We are in receipt of a long communication from Thomas W. Sheddan, theman who was adjudged insane last Monday. The communication is a biographyof his life, and is written in a very good manner and with no show of insanity.The letter is addressed to the public and closes as follows: "I amstill in the county jail and so far as anyone can tell am just as sane asI was two or three months ago."

Winfield Courier, March 23, 1882.

The case of the State vs. Wm. Ogden came up for trial Tuesday afternoonbefore Justice Buckman. A great number of witnesses were summoned. MILOHART, of Beaver Township, a bright-looking young man, was the first witnesscalled. He testified in a straight forward manner, with no attempt to concealanything or screen himself. He testified that he had purchased liquor fromthe defendant, which he called "sea-foam," but which was in realitybeer, that the bottle was labeled beer, and that it made him tight. ThomasPoor and Harry Lester, of Beaver, both honest appearing boys, testifiedsubstantially to the same facts. The State rested its case on this testimony,and as we go to press the defense is putting on its witnesses. We will givethe result next week.

LATER! The jury returned a verdict of guilty and Ogden was sentencedto sixty days in the county jail and to pay the costs. This is the mostvigorous way of dealing with refractory beer-sellers yet inaugurated andwill have a wholesome effect.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

In the case tried before Judge Buckman last Wednesday of the State ofKansas against Mr. William Ogden, for violation of the prohibition law,the jury returned a verdict of guilty. The defendant was sentenced to sixtydays in the county jail, and adjudged to pay the costs of the suit.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

The Courthouse yard is being filled up, and will, when completed, presenta finer appearance than any other block in the city.

Winfield Courier, March 30, 1882.

The Courthouse Block is being filled up rapidly with dirt. New circularcrossings are being put down to the side offices, and other good improvementsare being made.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

The residence of Henry Ogden, who was sent to jail the other day forviolating the liquor law, by selling beer, is said to be occupied now byhalf a dozen swamp angels. We have heard the question asked several times,whether the charge is for the better or worse.

Winfield Courier, April 6, 1882.

Fred Banks, a colored boy, and Mr. T. C. Warren had an altercation Tuesdayin which the boy used some threatening and abusive language. He was takenbefore the police judge Wednesday, fined $5 and costs, and being unableto pay, was taken to jail.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

A sufficient number of sheep men failing to be present at the courthouseMonday, no public shearing was called, nor even a meeting held. We do notknow what the cause of the small attendance was.

Winfield Courier, April 13, 1882.

A boy was arrested last week and brought before Justice Buckman, chargedwith stealing an axe and hatchet from a building on Main Street and sellingthem to a second-hand dealer. The Justice sentenced him to jail for threedays. This is a good lesson for these petty thieves who have been annoyingcitizens by taking irons off of plows and committing other small offenses.

Cowley County Courant, April 20, 1882.

Pursuant to call, a number of gentlemen interested in the organizationof a Cowley County Agricultural Society met at the Courthouse Saturday,April 15th, 1882, and was called to order by T. A. Blanchard. Thereupon,J. W. Millspaugh, of Vernon township, was elected Chairman and T. A. Blanchard,Secretary. F. H. Graham stated that the object of the meeting was to organizefor the purpose of holding a county fair this fall. On motion of J. B. Jennings,the meeting unanimously resolved to hold a fair, and a committee of sixgentlemen, consisting of J. C. Roberts, W. P. Hackney, W. J. Hodges, J.W. Millspaugh, J. H. Horning, and W. A. Tipton, was appointed to draft articlesof incorporation and report at the next meeting. The meeting then adjournedto meet on Saturday, April 22nd, 1882, at 2 o'clock, at which time all feelingan interest in the fair are requested to attend. All Cowley County papersrequested to copy.

Excerpts from meeting...

Cowley County Courant, April 20, 1882.

The special committee, appointed to confer with the County Commissionersrelative to the construction of a tank and wind mill on the courthouse grounds,reported adversely to the city having any connection with the matter. Onmotion, the report was adopted and the committee was discharged.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.

It cost Cowley County $35.00 to get Mr. Thomas J. Sheddan ready for theInsane Asylum. $6 for six jurors, $2.90 each to Dr. Alexander, A. C. Gould,T. F. Huffman, and James Hill. $13.60 to Geo. McIntire for catching him,$3.25 to Sheriff Shenneman for keeping him, and $1.45 to the jailor.

Cowley County Courant, April 27, 1882.

The Fair Association held their second meeting at the courthouse Saturdayafternoon, and the meeting was called to order by the president, J. W. Millspaugh.The committee appointed on permanent organization made their report, whichembraced a carefully prepared constitution and by-laws, and the followingofficers were then elected: President. J. W. Tipton; Vice President, H.Harbaugh; Secretary, T. A. Blanchard; Treasurer, J. W. Millspaugh. The meetingadjourned to meet again, according to the minutes, "at two o'clockin two weeks," which means of course, Saturday, May 6th, 1882, at twoo'clock P.M.

Cowley County Courant, April 27, 1882.

ED. COURANT. I would like to talk (through your paper) to the old soldiersof Cowley County. There having been a failure in our getting together lastfall, and having talked with a number from different parts of the county,I would suggest that we have an informal meeting at the courthouse in Winfield,April 29th, at 1 o'clock P.M. At that time we can talk over our townshiporganizations and make arrangements for a county regiment, and talk aboutforming a regiment to go to Topeka this fall to the second reunion. Letall turn out.

Winfield Courier, April 27, 1882.

Mr. Whitney's class, of the Episcopal Sunday School will take a picnicexcursion next Saturday. They will meet at the Courthouse at nine o'clockin the morning, and proceed to Riverside Park, accompanied by their lunchbaskets. We received a cordial invitation from one of the little missesto accompany them, but regret that we cannot go. We trust they will havea glorious old time and not fall in the river.

Winfield Courier, April 27, 1882.

The Board of Directors of the Cowley Co. Agricultural, Horticulturaland Mechanical Society are notified to meet at the Courthouse on Saturday,May 6th, 1882, at 2 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of organizing and transactingsuch other business as may properly come before them. T. A. BLANCHARD, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, April 27, 1882.

The old Cronk-Constant feud in Pleasant Valley Township has broken outagain. This has been altogether a most disgraceful neighborhood row, andit is about time for the State to step in and demand that her peace anddignity be respected. The affair began by one of Cronk's hogs getting onConstant's land. Constant shot the hog and was arrested by Cronk. Then Mrs.Constant slapped Cronk's boy and there was another arrest and lawsuit. ThenFogg and Cronk's boy, to use a vulgar term, "laid for" Constant'sboys and fought a fight with them, which was the cause of another arrestand lawsuit, and resulted in placing young Cronk and Fogg in the Countyjail, from whence they secured release at a heavy expense to Cronk. ThenFogg left, and it was hoped a permanent truce had been declared. But onTuesday Cronk files complaint against Constant for breaking fence, or somethingof that sort, and the war will range once more as fierce as ever. We wouldadvise these people not only for their own good, but for the welfare andgood name of the community to let up on this business. It will ruin themall in the end and benefit no one but the devil. A man had better keep sevendogs than have a row with a neighbor.

Cowley County Courant, May 4, 1882.

George McIntire, our deputy sheriff, caught a man at Hunnewell, by thename of Wright, who is charged with having bought a team of a man at ArkansasCity, a few days ago, and paid for it in bogus Missouri scrip. Wright wasbound over before a justice at Arkansas City, and is now in jail here awaitinghis trial. He has a family living in Sumner County.

Winfield Courier, May 25, 1882.

A number of ladies from the W. C. T. U., visit the jail every Sabbathafternoon and hold prayer meeting. These ladies seem to have started outto lend their assistance in every good cause, and they are doing much tokeep the subject of temperance before the people. Our readers will findtheir column on the fourth page very interesting.

Cowley County Courant, May 25, 1882.

Work on the courthouse yard seems to be dragging somewhat, and it looksvery much now as though it would lay in the present unfinished conditionuntil it is again too late to put out trees this fall. The entire blockought to be fixed up, sowed in blue grass, and filled with young trees thisfall.

Winfield Courier, May 25, 1882.

Episcopal Church in the Courthouse on Sunday next, no service in themorning, on account of the dedication of the Baptist Church. Service asusual in the evening at 7:30. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. All are cordiallyinvited to worship with us. Subject in the evening appropriate to Whit-Sunday.

Winfield Courier, June 15, 1882.

On Monday evening this vicinity was visited by the worst storm of theseason. About four o'clock the clouds began to roll up in the southwestin a most threatening manner and soon the wind went up, driving great sheetsof rain before it and dashing the dampness about in a most exasperatingmanner. The wind blew terrifically for half an hour and did considerabledamage.

The tin roof on J. B. Lynn's store was torn up for a distance of fifteenfeet on the west end, and the water went through the upper ceiling, damagingthe plaster. Two small stables in the west part of town were blown down,and a chimney taken off the Courthouse. This seemed to be a sort of "commemorativeblow" as Monday was the anniversary of the Floral cyclone, which cameon the same day and almost the same hour.

Winfield Courier, June 22, 1882.

In last week's COURIER in mentioning the churches of Winfield, we omittedthe church of "The United Brethren in Christ," of which Rev. J.H. Snyder is the pastor. They hold services every Sabbath afternoon at 4o'clock, in the Courthouse. They have a membership of 35. The property originallyaccepted by the Baptist Church and then returned, has been purchased bythem as a building site for a church, and measures are now being taken forthe erection, as soon as possible, of a building for worship.

Winfield Courier, June 22, 1882.

Scott Biggs was removed from the poor farm to the jail Tuesday on accountof being dangerous.

Winfield Courier, June 29, 1882.

The Courthouse square has been plowed up preparatory to sowing it downin blue grass.

Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.

ATTENTION, CO. "A."--1st Vets, you are hereby ordered to meetat the Courthouse Thursday June 29th 7:30 p.m. Business of importance totransact. Electing a new set of officers, etc. Every member is expectedto be present. By order of Samuel Bard, Capt. Commanding.

Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.

SPECIAL ORDER. Headquarters 1st Regt. C. C. vets. Attention old soldiers.All old soldiers in the city that wish to go to Topeka to the Reunion inSept., and have not already joined the 1st Regt., will have to report atthe meeting at the Courthouse on the 29th inst., 1882. Company organizationswill have to be completed and Rolls sent in to these Headquarters at Topeka,to procure tents and transportation.

Cowley County Courant, July 4, 1882.

The Old Soldiers met at the courthouse last night and reorganized theold Winfield company. They elected John A. McGuire, Captain; Jake Nixon,1st Lieutenant; and H. L. Barker, 2nd Lieutenant. Here are three of thebest old soldiers that could be had. John A. McGuire was a sergeant in CompanyH, 10th Illinois, infantry, and served with it in all the battles of theTennessee and Cumberland during the war. Jake Nixon was a member of an Iowaregiment and the scar he carries in his mouth and jaw testify to Jake'sefficiency. Henry L. Barker served in a Kansas regiment as Captain of oneof its companies, and was in command of the post of Mound City at one time,and time only will wear out Henry Barker's loyalty and fidelity. The companyis well officered.

Cowley County Courant, July 4, 1882.

Pursuant to the call issued, members of the Winfield company of old soldiersmet at the Courthouse last evening, to fill vacancies. On motion, JacobNixon was elected chairman and James Kelly secretary. John A. McGuire waselected Captain, vice Bard transferred. Jacob Nixon was elected 1st Lieutenant,vice James Kelly, promoted. Henry L. Barker was elected 2nd Lieutenant,vice A. T. Shenneman, resigned. On motion the captain was requested to calla meeting of the company for Monday evening July 3rd, at the Opera House.The following appointments were made by Captain J. A. McGuire. Marquis Quarlesto be Orderly Sergeant. On motion the meeting adjourned to meet at the callof the commanding officer. James Kelly secretary, Jacob Nixon chairman.In accordance with the foregoing the members of the Winfield Company ofveteran soldiers will meet at the Opera House Monday evening July 3rd, forthe transaction of business, preparatory to the soldiers' reunion at Topekain September, and any other business that may come before us. Any honorablydischarged soldier of the late war, who has not done so, can meet at thattime and sign the roll. It is imperative that we know at once how many willgo to Topeka in order that transportation be secured. J. A. McGUIRE, Capt.Commanding.

Cowley County Courant, July 4, 1882.

SPECIAL ORDER. Headquarters 1st Reg. C. C. vets. Attention old soldiers.All old soldiers in the city that wish to go to Topeka to the Reunion inSeptember, and have not already joined the 1st Regt., will have to reportat the meeting at the Courthouse on the 29th inst., 1882. Company organizationswill have to be completed and Rolls sent in to these Headquarters by July10th, 1882, to enable the Adjutant to make his report to Headquarters atTopeka, to secure tents and transportation. By order of C. E. Steuven, Col.Comd. Reg. H. L. Wells, Adjutant.

Excerpt from long article...

Winfield Courier, July 13, 1882.

The Episcopal Church, Rev. C. H. Canfield, pastor, is a new effort inthis town, being some 24 months old only. Not having a building of theirown, they meet in the Courthouse. The membership of this church is not large,yet they hope to be able to build them a house of worship during the nexttwo years. Its Sunday school, under charge of W. H. Smith, is prospering.

Winfield Courier, July 27, 1882. Editorial.

[I skipped a long editorial by Courier attacking Sam Wood's speech atthe Courthouse.

The following article gives a glimpse into Mr. Wood. MAW]

Winfield Courier, July 27, 1882. Editorial.

The Democratic platform on which our neighbor has mounted is: "First,a thorough revision and reform in our tariff system that robs the peopleof not less than five hundred millions annually." "Second, a thoroughreform in our civil service, or a complete rooting out of bossism and machinerule." "Third, the improvement of the great natural, nationalhighways of commerce, the Mississippi and Missouri rivers."

This is the most sensible Democratic platform we have seen and two-thirdsof it seems to have been invented by the Republicans of the present congresswho, against the opposition of the Democrats, have organized a commissionof tariff revision which will work at the matter during vacation, and haveappropriated twelve millions for the improvement of the two rivers. Is notthat enough for one year? And then how does the tariff rob the people offive hundred millions when only one-third of that amount is collected byit? The second plank means reforming Republicans out and Democrats in, whichRepublicans may not indorse quite so heartily. Then again, how are you goingto root out bossism. John Martin and two or three others boss the Democratsof this state who do just as they say and how can you help it? Sam Woodbosses all the Greenbackers and the Telegram will not be able toprevent it.

Winfield Courier, August 17, 1882.

RECAP SHERIFF'S SALE...M. L. READ, PLAINTIFF, VS. JOHN HOENSCHEIDT ANDROSE HOENSCHEIDT, DEFENDANTS. A. T. SHENNEMAN, SHERIFF COWLEY COUNTY, KANSAS,BY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION ISSUED OUT OF THE 2ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THESTATE OF KANSAS, SITTING IN AND FOR ATCHISON COUNTY, WAS SELLING AT THESOUTH DOOR OF THE COURTHOUSE SEPTEMBER 18, 1882, THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY...

LOT 13, BLOCK 135, WINFIELD, APPRAISED AT $25.

LOT 14, BLOCK 135, WINFIELD, APPRAISED AT $20.

LOT 15, BLOCK 135, WINFIELD, APPRAISED AT $20.

LOT 16, BLOCK 135, WINFIELD, APPRAISED AT $20.

LOT 17, BLOCK 135, WINFIELD, APPRAISED AT $20.

LOT 18, BLOCK 135, WINFIELD, APPRAISED AT $25. (MENOR'S ADDITION)

EACH TRACT SOLD SEPARATELY AT NOT LESS THAN TWO-THIRDS THE APPRAISEDVALUE THEREOF.

Winfield Courier, August 24, 1882.

Our jail at present contains four as hard characters as ever decoratedits grates. Tom Quarles, the unknown gentleman who tried to make a targetof Shenneman's ear, and the two Territory negroes, one of whom is wantedfor killing a United States Marshal over a year ago.

Winfield Courier, August 24, 1882.

The Courthouse bell squeaks horribly for want of oil. Won't somebodytake pity on the suffering citizens who live near, and oil it?

Winfield Courier, September 7, 1882.

J. J. Johnson, of Tisdale Township, was named as the opposition candidateto Mr. McDermott for the legislature by a small meeting of citizens whogathered at the Courthouse last Saturday. As the meeting made no platformand passed no resolutions, we are unable to state on what issue Mr. Johnsonproposes to make his canvass, unless, perchance, his mission is simply tooppose. We understand that he will continue on the track until November.

Winfield Courier, September 7, 1882.

Attention Battery. All Members of St. Johns Battery are hereby orderedto report in person at the Courthouse in Winfield, Saturday, Sept. 9tth,at 1 o'clock p.m.

Winfield Courier, September 7, 1882.

Confined within the Cowley County jail at present is a negro whose careeris as deeply stained with crime as human hands are often found to be, andwhose deeds of murder and lawlessness compare favorably with those of thenotorious Jesse James.

From Deputy U. S. Marshal Addison Beck we received a partial accountof his doings that were enough to make the blood run cold. He has for thepast five or six years made the Indian Territory his home and was marriedinto the Creek tribe of Indians, and is named Glass. His hands have beenreddened with the blood of perhaps a dozen men, killed on different horse-stealingexcursions, and one crime even more horrible than this, is laid to his hands.Sometime last fall a lone woman and little child applied at a house in theTerritory for something to eat. She said her husband had left her and shewas trying to make her way back to Missouri with her child. She was givensomething to eat, and started on over the prairie afoot. Some time after,the negro was seen riding up the gulch in the direction the woman had taken,and a few days afterward the bodies of the woman and child were found withtheir throats cut from ear to ear. This was but one of the many terriblecrimes laid at his door.

Once he and two others stole a herd of twenty-nine ponies. They werefollowed by fourteen well armed men, who overtook them in the night. Theyfound the horses grazing on the prairie, and after driving them to a safeplace, returned and surrounded the place where the three thieves were sleeping.In the morning they rose up out of the grass and began firing, and afteran hour's battle two of the thieves, Shenneman's ward and another, escaped,leaving their companion and four of the pursuers dead on the ground.

In his own country Glass is a terror, but no open enemy is tolerated.His enemies died, one way and another, and all died early. He is as quickas lightning with a six-shooter, and handles two of them with as much easeas a lady would handle a knife and fork. Those who know him best in theTerritory never provoke his wrath, as the crack of his pistol meant death,quick and certain.

In personal appearance Glass is tall, slim, and not overly dark, witha large scar on his face, and is covered all over with pistol wounds.

When Shenneman captured him, he was in a barber's chair and had his revolverswrapped in a paper and laid on a table. Before he knew what was up, ourSheriff had him under the muzzle of his big revolver.

Chief Bushyhead, of the Cherokee Nation, offers a reward of $500 forthe delivery of Glass at Vinita, and, as soon as the necessary arrangementsare made, he will be taken there. At present, he is strongly shackled andthe jail is guarded.

Winfield Courier, September 14, 1882.

Our city was thrown into a fever of excitement Friday by the report thatW. H. Colgate had made a confession of burning Bliss & Wood's Mill.The report proved to be true, and Colgate is now in jail in default of $5,000bail. The arrest was made Saturday morning by Sheriff Shenneman on a warrantsworn out by J. J. Merrick.

W. H. Colgate is a young man, about thirty-two years of age, and theonly son of J. B. Colgate, an eminent banker and capitalist of New York,whose wealth is placed at seven millions of dollars. Young Colgate was sentaway from home to school at the age of ten and has never returned. He wasfurnished all the money he wanted, and naturally acquired fast habits andfast companions, and attracted the moths and butterflies of society whichso readily flock to the glitter of gold, regardless of surrounding circ*mstances,and only eager to see who can first get their wings singed. These were everwith him and around him, applauding his follies and flattering his vanityuntil he became a ruined man, with ideas of life distorted and mind andbody rendered totally unfit for a battle with the realities of every dayexistence.

Then came a rupture with the father, whose stern New England charactercould neither palliate nor defend the excess of his boy, and he was castoff to return no more to the parental roof, and placed on an allowance thatwhile to many would have been princely to him was barely enough to keepthe wolf from the door.

Then he drifted to Winfield and kind friends here who thought that, ifgiven a chance, he might yet prove himself a man, secured him a positionas bookkeeper in Bliss & Wood's mill. All went along smoothly, he seemedto take hold with a will, and his employers placed one trust after anotherin his hands until he had the complete handling of all the funds of themill. There the trouble appears to have commenced. He began to let his booksfall behind, and when the firm demanded a statement of the business andan invoice of stock, he delayed it from time to time, offering as an excusethat he had more than he could do and was unable to catch up. Still thefirm had no suspicions of any crookedness.

On Friday before the mill was burned, they put Mr. J. C. Curry in theoffice to assist Colgate with the books. This seemed to frustrate him somewhat,but things went along pleasantly until Saturday, when a check was foundwhich did not correspond with the stub by $15. The explanation of this wasnot satisfactory and the firm began to suspect that everything was not rightand resolved to investigate the books thoroughly.

Colgate seemed to be aware of this and it worried him. After supper Saturdayevening, he went back to the mill alone and worked at the books until eleveno'clock, trying to fix them up in some shape. This he found he could notdo, and, putting the books in the safe, he locked it, went out and lockedthe door and went home--but not to sleep.

The matter weighed on his mind, and as he thought of it from every standpointand the fear of discovery preyed upon him, a sudden idea seized him andhe said to himself, "I'll burn the thing, and hide all traces of it."He got up, went to the mill, unlocked the safe, took out the tell-tale books,tore them apart, piled them on the floor, went to the oil tank in the engineroom, drew a lot of the oil, and returning with it, poured it over the bookson the floor, lit a match, touched it to the pile, went out, locked thedoor and ran up the hill, the red glare of the burning books in the officelighting his way. Going up the hill, in his hurry and fright, he droppeda package of his own private papers that he had taken from the safe. A goldpen and large inkstand he carried on home with him. Soon the cry of "Fire!"was sounded and he ran down to the mill in his shirt sleeves, and for threelong hours watched the demon that he had unchained lick up the propertyof his employers and benefactors, and the institution that afforded himthe first day's wages he had ever earned, go up in smoke, fired by his ownhand.

What his thoughts must have been while he stood there and watched theflames as they crackled and hissed and in demoniac fury seemed to be reachingout toward him as if to point him out to the multitude, is more than wecan imagine. The sight was appalling to the stoutest heart, and how muchmore terrible must it have been to him who had, by betraying a trust, sweptaway the results of years of toil and care to his employers, brought disgraceupon his family and friends, and dire calamity upon himself.

It is difficult, and indeed impossible, to assign a sensible reason forColgate destroying the property. He says himself that he had overdrawn perhapsseventy-five dollars. Mr. Wood says this shortage could not have been morethan $150. He received from the east $75 per month and earned a salary of$50. While here he did not drink or gamble, and lived within his income.What time he did not spend at the mill was spent at home with his family.The only logical conclusion is that he committed the deed in a fit of frenzyat the possibility of being discharged, and while smarting under an imaginarywrong. Again it is possible that he tried to fix up the small amount whichhe says he had taken from the firm's money, and got the books in such badshape that he had to destroy them to prevent the knowledge that they hadbeen tampered with.

Sunday morning our reporter visited Mr. Colgate in his cell at the jail,and had a long talk with him about the matter. He admitted to the reporterthe fact of having been the cause of the fire, but asserted that he hadno intention of destroying the mill. He said he felt that Webber, the headmiller, and Curry were his bitter enemies, and were doing everything theycould to get him discharged; that as soon as the other man was put in withhim, he felt that he would be discharged, and in a fit of rage and frenzymade up his mind that no other persons should ever handle those books, wentto the mill, took them out, dragged in a large piece of sheet iron, piledthem up on it, set fire to the pile, and went home.

During the recital of his story, Colgate seemed much affected, and askedseveral times what was the least and the greatest penalty that could beinflicted upon him. He said he did not care so much for himself, but itwould be a terrible blow to his wife and family. His wife is a daughterof J. F. McMullen and a niece of Col. J. C. McMullen, and he has one child.Col. McMullen was doing all he could for him, and was the means of securinghim the position with Messrs. Bliss & Wood. The Colonel's faith in humanityis sorely shaken by this occurrence.

If J. B. Colgate is the benevolent gentleman he has credit for being,he will refund to Messrs. Bliss & Wood the money they have lost throughhis son's depravity. He can do so without feeling it, and he spends morein benevolent and charitable enterprises every year than it would take tomake Bliss & Wood whole.

Winfield Courier, September 14, 1882.

Special meeting of the Society held at the Courthouse in Winfield, onSaturday, Sept. 9th, 1882. Present: J. F. Martin, President; G. W. Robertson,Treasurer; the Secretary being absent, T. A. Blanchard was elected Secretarypro tem.

Mr. Blanchard, the committee appointed at last meeting to solicit subscriptionsfor the purpose of defraying expense in making collections of horticulturalproducts for display at state and county fair, reported $17.00 collectedand $3.00 subscribed and not yet paid, and upon motion of S. E. Berger,was directed to turn the same over to the Treasurer. The committee was thendischarged.

Dr. Marsh made a partial report of the committee on fruit collection,and was requested to prepare a full report for publication, which he consentedto do.

The committee appointed at last meeting to take charge of our fruit displayat the State Fair, was directed to preserve and return the same for displayat our county fair. Messrs. Berger, Brown, and Williams were appointed acommittee to take charge of all fruit on the table not needed for the Statefair, and preserve the same for exhibition at the county fair.

Mr. Hogue exhibited a seedling apple grown by J. W. Curfman, which issaid to possess excellent keeping qualities, and is of fine flavor. Therewere displayed on the table three watermelons by Mr. N. T. Snyder, weighingrespectfully 50, 52, and 53-1/2 pounds; also some mammoth onions, all ofwhich were kindly donated for display at the State fair.

Society adjourned to meet at the COURIER office next Saturday.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1882.

Our city was thrown into a state of much excitement about 1 o'clock p.m.of last Thursday by the report that a shooting affray had taken place sometwo miles east of town in which one A. Noele, an old settler, had been fatallyshot by a woman named Mary Freylinger. An officer was at once dispatchedto the scene of the tragedy and found the report to be only too true.

The causes leading to the terrible act with the circ*mstances attendingits perpetration are in substance as follows.

John and Mary Freylinger, husband and wife, had been living for sometime past, as renters, upon A. Noele's place, and a disagreement arose betweenthem two months ago which culminated in an assault, since which time litigationand ill feeling between them has existed.

On the morning of the shooting Mr. Noele, accompanied by Mrs. Hanson,drove from Mr. Hanson's place over to his, Noele's place, in order to getsome things he needed, and while at the place, Mr. Freylinger, being outin the field at work, Noele had some talk about some wheat he claimed, whichMrs. Freylinger refused to allow him to take. More words ensued, but Noelefinally decided to let the grain stay, and started towards the log hut hehad occupied to get some household goods he needed.

As his back was turned, Mrs. Freylinger reached for a shot gun, and takingaim, fired, when the unfortunate victim instantly fell wounded to death,the full charge of large shot having entered his body.

Mr. Jerry Tucker was nearby at the time, and although not an actual eye-witnessto the shooting, came to town and reported the crime, when the proper officerwent out and met the murderess on her way to town, as she said, "topay her little fine and get back to her work." She was taken in custody,but waived a preliminary examination and was taken to the jail at Winfieldon Saturday night, where she now lies awaiting her trial for the heinouscrime she has committed. The murdered man was buried on Friday, and althoughquite well off, is without friends in this vicinity, his wife being in theinsane asylum, though we understand he has relations in St. Louis.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 15, 1882.

Old Mrs. Freylinger seems to take her confinement in jail in a sort ofdumb way. Monday she asked the jailer to let her go uptown. He told herthe Judge had ordered him to keep her in jail and not let her out. She said,"Ish dot so? Dot's offal!"

Winfield Courier, November 16, 1882.

A new iron fence is being put around the Courthouse, and the groundsare being filled in and graded. The grounds are to be laid out and plantedto trees, and will no longer be the unsightly, barren plot it has been heretofore.

Winfield Courier, November 30, 1882.

A large number of ladies were present at the argument of the Colgatecase. Many of them sat through the tedious proceedings during almost thewhole case.

Our reporter has attended the Colgate case regularly, and next week (ifthe case is concluded) will give an extended resume of the testimony andhis impressions thereof.

The charge delivered by Judge Torrance to the jury in the Colgate caseis the finest legal document ever prepared in this or any other districtcourt. It is a thorough, masterly document, and reflects great credit uponour Judge.

The stoves at the Courthouse smoked terribly Tuesday, so much so as tonearly suffocate the court. The chimneys are built between the combs ofthe roof in such a manner as to create a downward draft when the wind comesfrom northwest. Something should be done to make the room tenable when needed.

Winfield Courier, December 28, 1882.

Last Wednesday Mr. Smith, the agent of the K. C., L. & S. Railroadat this place, was arrested by the Company, charged with embezzling eighthundred and thirty-five dollars of the Company's funds. He is now in jailin default of fifteen hundred dollars bail. Mr. Smith has heretofore bornean excellent reputation and has been a trusted employee of the Company forten years. After coming here he got into the habit of gambling and had associatedwith him one Chambers, the telegraph operator, who evidently conspired torob him in this way. Chambers has since jumped the town.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

Johnny Rice, a boy aged sixteen, who committed burglary in this cityabout a year ago, and was sent to the reform school for five years, returnedlast Tuesday, in company with a boy about the same age. He said they wereout on furlough and had come to visit his mother, but the next day DeputySheriff McIntire received a dispatch stating that they had run away, andhe arrested them and took them to Winfield, and placed them in the countyjail.

Democrat.

Excerpt from article...

Winfield Courier, January 11, 1883.

Winfield has thirty-five two-story and seventeen one-story brick or stonebusiness buildings, while there are something over 70 one and two storyframe business houses. This includes shops, livery stables, and some fewoffices; the most of the latter, however, are found in second stories ofbuildings. We have a $16,000 brick courthouse, with four fire-proof vaults,and a two-story brick jail, which cost $3,000.

Winfield Courier, January 11, 1883.

The Musical Union will hold its regular sessions in the Courthouse onThursday evenings of each week during January, commencing at 7:30 o'clock.

Winfield Courier, January 25, 1883.

The adjourned annual meeting of the stockholders of the Winfield Building& Loan Association will be held at the Courthouse on Saturday evening,January 27, 1883, commencing at 7:30 p.m. Directors are to be then elected,and other important business done. All, whether stockholders or not, whowould like to know the purposes of such an association, are invited to bepresent. J. F. McMULLEN, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, March 1, 1883.

Mr. Bobbitt has purchased the three lots on the corner opposite the jailfor eleven hundred dollars and will remove his livery barn to that location.

Winfield Courier, March 1, 1883.

Colgate was brought before Justice Buckman for trial Tuesday, but owingto the absence of several witnesses the case was continued to next Tuesdayand Colgate was remanded to jail.

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, March 7, 1883.

The new temperance bill passed by the senate yesterday is amendatoryto and supplemental of the law of 1881, and was formulated by the senatecommittee on temperance. The debate upon the measure in the senate has beenextended and spirited, and the whole ground of the prohibitory questionvery thoughtfully gone over. There was a manifest disinclination at firstto discuss the subject, but as the session wore on and the senators becamemore interested, the discussion became general.

The bill provides that a druggist's permit may be obtained from the probatejudge, good for one year, the application to be signed by twelve good citizens.Any physician regularly and lawfully engaged in the practice of his professionas a business, and who, in case of actual need, shall deem any liquors necessaryto the health of his patient, may give such patient a written or printedprescription therefor, or may administer the same himself. But no such prescriptionshall be given or liquors administered except in case of actual need, andwherein his judgment the use of intoxicating liquors is necessary. Everyphysician who shall give such prescription or administer such liquors inviolation of law, and every physician who shall give to or write for anyperson a prescription for intoxicating liquor for the purpose of enablingor assisting any person to evade the law, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor,and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less thanfifty dollars nor more than five hundred dollars, or by imprisonment inthe county jail not less than thirty days nor more than ninety days, orshall suffer both such fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the court.

Every person committing perjury to obtain liquor from a druggist, orwho shall use the liquor obtained upon a prescription from a druggist asa beverage for himself or another, shall, upon conviction, be fined notless than $50 nor more than $500, or imprisonment in the county jail fornot less than thirty nor more than ninety days, or be both fined and imprisoned.Any person selling liquor without a license shall, upon conviction, sufferthe penalty above mentioned, and for a subsequent offense shall be finednot less than $100 nor more than $500, and imprisoned not less than thirtydays nor more than six months.

Probably the section of the bill that will attract most attention andcomment than any other is the one wherein it is provided, "But nothingherein contained shall be construed to prevent the making of wine or ciderfrom grapes or apples grown and raised by the person making the same."

The paraphernalia of a saloon is made evidence that liquor is being soldcontrary to law, and the possession of official stamps of the United Statesrevenue collector shall also be taken as evidence of the same.

In all prosecutions the burden of proof is to rest virtually up to thedefendant. The bill will be at once sent to the house, but whether it canbe reached in time to be considered by a quorum may be a matter of moreor less doubt. Topeka Capital.

Winfield Courier, March 8, 1883.

Twenty-two of the trustees of the different townships, together withthe County Commissioners, Clerk, and Attorney, met at the Courthouse Mondayto decide upon the basis of assessment. The meeting was organized by electingCapt. J. B. Nipp Chairman and Gus. Lorry, Secretary. A lengthy and animateddiscussion was indulged in and comparisons with former assessment made.Every trustee seemed interested in getting a fair, impartial, and equalassessment, and a united effort will be made to that end. Many of the abusesof former years were discussed and means to remedy them decided upon.

Winfield Courier, March 15, 1883.

The new law, just passed, to suppress drunkenness, reads as follows:

SECTION 1. If any person shall be drunk in any highway or street, orin any public place or building, or if any person shall be drunk in hisown house, or any private building or place, disturbing his family or others,he shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof,shall be fined in any sum not exceeding twenty-five dollars, or by imprisonmentin the county jail for a period not exceeding thirty days.

SECTION 2. Prosecution under this act must be commenced within thirtydays after the said misdemeanor is alleged to have been committed.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 28, 1883.

For some time past a gang of horse thieves have been plying their vocationin the Territory, but up to within a few weeks past succeeded in eludingall efforts made to discover their mode of operation or whereabouts.

The circ*mstance which has led to the demoralization of the outfit wasthe purchase of a pony by Capt. Nipp of a cowboy named Jay Wilkinson somethree weeks since, which pony Capt. Nipp afterwards discovered, had beenstolen from the Territory. With this information Deputy McIntire and a Mr.Phipps started out in search of Wilkinson, whom they learned was in thevicinity of the Cimarron River. Hearing that Wilkinson and several of hiscompanions had fled to a dug-out, and were fixing for a fight, Mr. McIntiredeemed it advisable to return to Caldwell for reinforcements, and beingjoined by Deputy U. S. Marshal Hollister and another officer, the four returned,and after considerable reconnoitering and a lively chase, succeeded in missingtheir men, but captured one Hostetter, another member of the gang, withwhom they started to the State, where Hostetter was committed to the Winfieldjail to await the next term of U. S. Court at Wichita, not being able togive the $500 bail required. Wilkinson, who had been dodging around tryingto swap for a fresh horse, was gathered in by the boys at Johnson Ranch,who carried him to Caldwell and turned him over to Deputy Hollister, whostraightway telegraphed to Messrs. McIntire and Nipp the fact of his possessionand declared the intention of leaving for this place, requesting these gentlemento meet him, which they did, bringing Wilkinson to town where he had anexamination, and was committed to jail with Hostetter. Another of the gang,known as Mulvane George, was also arrested, but gave $500 bail and is nowat large.

Deputy McIntire informs us he expects shortly to have more of the gangin his clutches, in which we hope he may not be mistaken.

Winfield Courier, March 29, 1883.

George McIntire, Deputy U. S. Marshal, captured several horse thievesat Arkansas City and in the edge of the Territory last week. They are nowconfined in jail here. George has been on the track of this gang for sometime and has at last succeeded in breaking it up.

Winfield Courier, March 29, 1883.

We clip the following account of the capture of two horse thieves byDeputy U. S. Marshal McIntire, mentioned in another column, from the ArkansasCity Democrat.

About three weeks ago a young man by the name of Jay Wilkinson, a wellknown cowboy of the Indian Territory, sold a pony to Capt. J. B. Nipp ofthis city, and a few days afterward the Captain found out that the ponyhad been stolen from a ranchman in the Territory, and informed Deputy U.S. Marshal McIntire of the fact, who, in company with a gentleman by thename of Phipps, started out to capture Wilkinson, whom they learned wasat Smithey's ranch on the Cimarron River in the Indian Territory. Upon arrivingat the ranch, they found out that Wilkinson had been informed by some ofhis confederates in this city in regard to the movements of Deputy McIntire,and with two of his companions had proceeded to an old dug-out some tenmiles from the ranch, armed and equipped with provision and ammunition,with the intention of standing the officers off. George and Mr. Phipps madea careful survey of the situation, and found that the boys were too wellfortified to attempt an attack by themselves, so they quietly pulled outfor Caldwell, where they secured the services of Deputy U. S. Marshal Hollisterand another gentleman and returned for their game. When they arrived atthe dug-out, they found it deserted, but the indications were that the boyshad made a hasty exit, as they left behind a shot-gun, revolver, and a numberof other articles, and upon looking around they discovered Wilkinson andhis two companions just disappearing over a hill some two miles distant.They immediately mounted their horses and started in pursuit, and had alively chase for twenty miles, when they arrived at Johnson's ranch, wherethey found Jack Martin sick in bed and the only one at the camp, who informedthem that Wilkinson and one of his gang had been there about half an hourbefore them, and had left their ponies and taken two of the best horsesat the ranche and struck out in a northerly direction.

Just as the officers and posse were getting ready to leave, a young manby the name of Frank Hostetter, whom they had spotted as one of the gang,rode up and they placed him under arrest, and left one man to guard him,while the remainder of the party struck out after Wilkinson, whom they followedfor about forty miles in the direction of the State, but finally lost trackof him, and returned to the ranch after Hostetter. Hostetter was broughtup to the city and taken before Commissioner Bonsall for preliminary examination,and bound over in the sum of $500 to appear at the next term of the U. S.Court at Wichita; being unable to give the required bond, he was taken toWinfield and placed in the county jail to await trial.

Wednesday, the same day the officers arrived in this city with Hostetter,Wilkinson rode into Johnson's ranch with the intention of again swappinghorses, but as Smithey and Johnson happened to be at the camp at the timethey persuaded him, with a couple of double-barreled shot-guns to give himselfup, and the next day took him to Caldwell and turned him over to DeputyU. S. Marshal Hollister, who telegraphed to George McIntire that he hadstarted for this place with the prisoner, and to meet him in the Territoryso there would be no trouble; and George, in company with Marshal Sinnott,Patterson, Nipp, and Rarick, started out and met Hollister about twelvemiles from the City and escorted him in. Wilkinson had his preliminary examinationon Saturday and was sent up to the county jail to await his trial at thenext term of the U. S. Court.

There are four or five others connected with the gang whom the officersare laying in wait for, and the indications are that they will bring themto tow before many days.

LATER. Since writing the above the officers arrested another young manknown as Mulvane George, whom they have good reasons to believe is connectedwith the gang. His bond was fixed at $500 and his father, who resides atMulvane, was telegraphed to and came down and fixed it up.

Caldwell Commercial, Thursday, March 29, 1883.

Last Thursday J. B. Johnson came up from his ranch, bringing with himJay Wilkinson, one of the gang of thieves for some time past engaged instealing horses from stockmen on the Strip and farmers in this and CowleyCounty. Wilkinson gave himself up to U. S. Marshal Hollister, and was takenover to Arkansas City.

About the same time, G. H. McIntire, who has also been on the hunt afterthe thieves, caught Hatfield at Arkansas City, and when Hollister arrivedat that place with his prisoner, he found the town considerably stirredup over the arrests. Loper was another of the thieves circulating around,evidently under the impression that he was not known as belonging to theparty and unaware of his name being connected with illegitimate horse trading.Hollister slipped the handcuffs on him and took him to Winfield, where hewas locked up in jail.

Wilkinson, it seems, had stolen a horse belonging to the Carnegie &Frazier outfit, and took it into the state and turned it over to Loper tosell, with the understanding that Loper was to give one-half the proceedsto Wilkinson's wife, who lives in Arkansas City. Loper sold the horse atMulvane, but refused to divide, and his course induced Wilkinson to informon him. Mr. Hollister also informs us that Loper, previous to his arrest,had obtained an interview with him shortly after the latter's arrival incharge of the deputy marshal, and took occasion to say to Wilkinson thatif the latter informed on him, he (Loper) would shoot him at the first opportunity.

Loper's father is a farmer living near Mulvane, and he is said to bethe most dangerous man of the crowd. As there is ample evidence to convicthim of the crime with which he is charged, it is more than likely that Loperwill not have an opportunity for several years to carry out the threat hemade to Wilkinson.

Besides the parties arrested so far, there are others living on the southernborder of Cowley County who are suspected of being engaged in stock stealing,but as yet there is no direct evidence against them. They will have to leavethe country, or it will be but a short time before Hollister and McIntireround them up.

Winfield Courier, April 5, 1883.

Senator Hackney has purchased two lots on the corner north of the Courthousefor $350 and has removed the Shenneman house from the jail to that location.

Winfield Courier, April 5, 1883.

Chairman Smith has been having the improvements on the Courthouse squarecompleted. It is now nicely leveled up and the walks are finished. The nextthing in order will be tree planting, and in five years Cowley will haveone of the finest public squares in the state.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 11, 1883.

Hostetter and Wilkinson, arrested for horse stealing, had a preliminaryexamination before Judge Bonsall last week; and in default of $1,000 baileach, were committed to jail in Wichita till the fall term of the U. S.Court.

Caldwell Commercial, Thursday, April 12, 1883.

Hostetter and Hatfield, the two horse thieves taken by Deputy MarshalsHollister and McIntire, had an examination at Wellington last week, andwere committed to the Wichita jail for trial at the September term of theU. S. District Court. Loper, who appears to be the worst pill in the box,will not have his examination for a week or two. Three of the horses stolenfrom the Carnegie & Frazier ranch were recovered.

Winfield Courier, April 12, 1883.

Hogue & Mentch are doing the tree planting in the Courthouse square.

Winfield Courier, April 12, 1883.

The annual meeting of the Cowley County Fair Association met at the CourthouseTuesday afternoon. W. A. Tipton called the meeting to order, and announcedthe first business in order to be the election of nine directors for theensuing year.

The following persons were elected directors: C. M. Scott, Creswell;R. W. Stevens, Richland; Jas. B. Scofield, Winfield; J. L. Stewart, Ninnescah;Henry Harbaugh, Pleasant Valley; R. B. Pratt, Fairview; Jas. F. Martin,Vernon; J. L. Hodges, Winfield; B. F. Wood, Winfield.

An election for officers resulted as follows: Henry Harbaugh, president;B. F. Wood, vice-president; Ed. P. Greer, secretary; J. W. Millspaugh, treasurer.

The time for holding the Fair this year was fixed on Wednesday, Thursday,Friday, and Saturday, October 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th. Messrs. Wood, Hodges,and Greer were appointed a committee on purchase or lease of Fair Grounds.The directors were notified to meet at the COURIER editorial rooms on Saturday,April 28th, at 2 o'clock p.m.

Winfield Courier, April 19, 1883.

Fifty dollars were appropriated to the County Normal, and an insuranceof $3,000 on the Courthouse ordered.

Caldwell Commercial, Thursday, April 19, 1883.

The Caldwell COMMERCIAL was a little too fast last week in statingthat George Loper, of Mulvane, had been arrested in our city for horse stealingand locked up in jail. The arresting part was all right, but George gavebail and is walking the streets as free as anyone. And further, the COMMERCIALsays, that "Mr. Loper's father is a desperate man." Now this isuncalled for, as we understand that Mr. Loper is a respected citizen ofMulvane, and has no blemish upon his name, and why the COMMERCIALshould abuse him, we cannot see. The son may have done wrong, and if hehas, we hope he will be punished, but we see no reason why Mr. Loper shouldbe abused for the actions of his son. Arkansas City Democrat.

We find the above in the Arkansas City Democrat of last week,and feel constrained to say that paper is off wrong. The COMMERCIAL didnot say anything against George Loper's father. It did say, however, thatthe aforesaid George was a hard case, and said so on information derivedfrom reliable men. So far as Mr. Loper, senior, is concerned, we have goodreason to believe that all the Democrat says in regard to him isstrictly true, and we have no desire to abuse him because his son has goneoff wrong.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 25, 1883.

Winfield, Kansas, April 12, 1883. At the Annual meeting of the membersof the Association, held at the Courthouse in this place Tuesday, the followingpersons were elected Directors for the ensuing year: R. B. Pratt, Fairview;Jas. F. Martin, Vernon; J. L. Hodges, Winfield; B. F. Wood, Winfield; C.M. Scott, Creswell; R. W. Stevens, Richland; Jas. B. Seinfield, Winfield;J. L. Stewart, Ninnescah; Henry Harbaugh, Pleasant Valley. A quorum of theBoard being present, the following officers were then elected: President,Henry Harbaugh; Vice President, B. F. Wood; Secretary, Ed. P. Greer; Treasurer,J. W. Millspaugh. A meeting of the Board of Directors was called for Saturday,April 28, at 2 o'clock p.m., at the Courier editorial rooms. Itis important that every member of the new Board should be present and qualify.ED. P. GREER, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, April 26, 1883.

The Rev. Wm. Britain, Episcopalian, will hold services in the CourthouseSunday next at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Winfield Courier, May 3, 1883.

A fellow was arrested Monday for stealing carpenters tools from Irv.Randall and Dave Long. He was tried before Justice Soward and sentencedto jail for ninety days. The criminal calls himself Frank McDenna.

Winfield Courier, May 3, 1883.

The Rev. Wm. Brittain will hold Episcopal services in the Courthouseon Sunday next at 11 a.m., and 7:00 p.m. All are invited.

Winfield Courier, May 24, 1883.

The Rev. Wm. Brittain will hold Episcopal services in the Courthouseon Sunday next both morning and evening at the usual hours. All are invited.

Winfield Courier, May 24, 1883.

A horse thief was brought over from near Grenola Monday and lodged injail here. He had stolen horses from the north part of the state and wasmaking for the Territory.

Winfield Courier, June 7, 1883.

We noticed that on Tuesday before the rain somebody plowed up that partof 10th Avenue lying in the lowest ground in front of the courthouse square.What the object of doing it was, no sane man could find out. Evidently somecrank is at large in our city. All that is needed in that place is fillingup the street, about three feet, and rounding it off, making the propergutters at the sides and much better culverts across it.

Winfield Courier, June 21, 1883.

The Telegram does Mr. Ed. Nicholson an injustice in its accountof his horse-thief capture last week. He was not "sent out" bySheriff Gary. He was on his way home, and took in the thieves on his ownaccount. Instead of being "sent out" by Mr. Gary, he "sentin" for the said Gary post haste, the messenger being Captain Stubblefield,with the information that he had two horse thieves surrounded and desiredthe Sheriff to come out and assist in the capture. The "sheriff"never put in an appearance until the thieves were safe at the jail doors--probably because he was too busy to go himself and had no one to "send."Our Sheriff evidently prefers "sending someone out" to gettingin the way of trouble himself. His administration reminds us of that ofone of Cowley's early sheriffs who, when fleeing from an irate citizen whowas attempting to caress him with a club, looked back over his shoulderand wailed, "Don't strike! Don't strike!! If you strike, I'll bringthe majesty of the law to bear upon you!" The citizen struck, but onlycaught the tail of a coat as it whipped around the corner.

Winfield Courier, June 28, 1883.

The Episcopal Sunday school will give an ice cream social at the Courthousethis Thursday evening. The social is given by the parents for the pupilsand their friends.

Winfield Courier, July 5, 1883.

One of the prisoners in the jail made a break for liberty Sunday afternoon.Deputy Taylor was taking him out to the pump for water, and while his attentionwas called away, the prisoner dropped the bucket and ran. Taylor chasedhim three blocks, made the best time, and caught his man. During the raceseveral shots were fired from a small pistol. The prisoner's name is Askensand he is in for stealing a watch from about Cambridge.

Winfield Courier, July 5, 1883.

The street commissioner is doing some long-needed work on Ninth Avenue,near the Courthouse. The street at that point is being filled up with dirtfrom the Torrance-Fuller building.

Winfield Courier, July 5, 1883.

The parents and teachers of the Sunday school gave the pupils a socialat the Courthouse Thursday evening. It was very live and very pleasant andsuch tearing around and "havin' fun" among the little folks wehaven't seen for a long time. The writer dropped in for a minute and foundan invoice of ice cream and cake waiting him.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 11, 1883.

At a meeting of the Wool Growers' Protective Union, or association, heldat Winfield, on June 17th, I was requested, or rather instructed, to callthe attention of the wool growers of Cowley County to the importance ofunited, universal, and prompt action to secure our just and much neededprotection at the hands of our representatives in Congress. Horace Greeleyremarked (when imprisoned for debt in the city of Paris) that he had alwaysbeen opposed to imprisonment for debt, but never knew just why until now.Many of us have always been in favor of a tariff for protection againstcheap labor and wool of other nations as well as for revenue, and like HoraceGreeley we now know just why.

The change in the tariff made last winter, reducing the price of ourwool from three to five cents per pound, brings the matter home to us. Sellingwool at from 12 to 10 cents per pound is not agreeable, to say the least,and I may add unnecessary. There is no question but the wool growers ofthe United States have it in their power to secure just and discriminatingprotection at the hands of the next Congress and this can only be securedthrough a united and harmonious organization, having but the one objectin view, and I would most respectfully urge upon every wool grower in CowleyCounty, and all interested in wool growing, to attend the meeting to beheld at the Courthouse in Winfield on the 14th day of July, at which timea committee appointed at the meeting held June 17, will present a constitutionand by-laws for the consideration of the wool men who may attend, and Itrust none will be absent. EZRA MEECH.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 18, 1883.

A meeting of the wool growers of Cowley County was held in the courthousein Winfield last Saturday, but just what business was transacted we couldnot learn.

Winfield Courier, August 2, 1883.

The trees on the Courthouse square are growing splendidly. All have livedbut one and their growth has been rapid. This is a demonstration of thenecessity of keeping the ground around trees thoroughly cultivated and freefrom weeds. When this is done they always live, grow, and thrive. It iseasier to raise corn in the weeds than young trees.

Winfield Courier, August 2, 1883.

Mr. David failed to give proper bond for appeal in his case, and on Mondaywas remanded to jail at this place in default of payment of fine, wherehe now lies.

Winfield Courier, August 9, 1883.

They showed for what purpose levy is made; levy in mills; valuation leviedon; and amount to be raised. AM GIVING AMOUNT TO BE RAISED ONLY.

Winfield Courier, August 9, 1883.

The Board discharged Horace Whittaker from jail Monday. He was put infor stealing saws.

Winfield Courier, August 16, 1883.

To all whom it may concern:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the undersigned, J. C. Fuller and D. A. Millington,will present a petition to the Board of County Commissioners of Cowley County,state of Kansas, at the next regular session of said Board, to be begunand held at the Courthouse in said county on the first Monday of October,1883, praying the vacation of the alleys running through Blocks One Hundredand Eighty-nine (189) and two Hundred and Eighty-seven (287) in the cityof Winfield, in said County and State. J. C. FULLER, D. A. MILLINGTON.

Winfield Courier, August 30, 1883.

Those Courthouse trees are a constant source of pleasure to all who lookat them. Never have we seen trees thriftier or grow with greater rapidity.This is due to Capt. Smith's careful attention, and the people will thankhim for this work from the bottom of their hearts in less than four years.

Winfield Courier, August 30, 1883.

The Democratic Convention of Cowley County was held at the Courthouselast Saturday the 25th inst. Amos Walton was chairman and Jos. O'Hare secretary.The following nominations were made.

For Sheriff: S. G. Gary of Winfield.

For Treasurer: J. B. Lynn of Winfield.

For Coroner: W. I. Shotwell of Winfield.

For County Clerk: John Hanlen of Rock.

For Register of Deeds: Geo. Eaton of Silverdale.

For Surveyor: Alex Cairns of Tisdale.

[SKIPPED 7 PRINCIPLES ADOPTED EXCEPT 3, 4, 5, and 6.]

3. We are in favor of a tariff for revenue only, limited to the necessitiesof the government, economically administered.

4. We censure the republican congress for reducing the tariff on wooland at the same time increasing it on woolen goods already highly protected,thus discriminating against the agricultural interests of the country andin favor of monopoly.

5. We favor a more rigid economy in the administration of county affairs,and a reduction of the fees and salaries of county officers to a point notin excess of the ordinary profits of legitimate business.

6. We are opposed to the prohibitory amendment and the law enacted thereunder,and denounce the policy of prohibition as an utter and entire failure, injuriousand detrimental to the best interests of the state and county and contraryto the sentiment of the people and the spirit of our institutions. It hasnot lessened the liquor traffic nor reduced drunkenness. It has producedill feeling, malice, and hatred among the people and fostered secret drinkingto an alarming extent, and we hereby demand the repeal of the present prohibitoryliquor law, and the resubmission of the question of prohibition to anothervote of the people in shape of a proposed constitutional amendment, andwould recommend a judicious system of high license and local option in placethereof.

In No. 7 they carried on about distrust of railroad companies, wantingthe state to control railroads instead of railroads controlling the state.

Winfield Courier, August 30, 1883.

The Wool Growers of Cowley County will meet at the Courthouse Saturdayat 2 o'clock p.m.

Winfield Courier, September 6, 1883.

In last week's COURIER we neglected to say the trees on the Courthousegrounds were grown, planted, and cared for by Hogue & Mentch, of theWinfield Nursery.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.

Mike Renick, who assaulted W. Waltman with a knife last week, seriouslycutting and wounding him, was brought before Judge Bonsall last Monday forexamination, but the case was postponed till the 20th inst., on accountof Mr. Waltman being unable to be present, and the prisoner was returnedto the Winfield jail yesterday.

Winfield Courier, September 13, 1883.

Business is gradually assuming permanency on East Ninth Avenue, and weexpect before three more years to see it built up solidly clear to the Courthouseand be as busy as Main street. Dr. Mendenhall has moved his office off thelot next to the Marble Works and will commence the erection of a two storybrick business house thereon. Mrs. Shenneman will also put in a brick nextto Parmer & Co.'s grocery.

Winfield Courier, September 20, 1883.

Some twenty or thirty greenbackers met at the Courthouse last Saturdayand nominated a ticket as follows: For Sheriff, J. F. Teter; Treasurer,Adam Walck; Register, H. J. Sandfort; Clerk, C. C. Crow; Surveyor, Chas.McClung; Coroner, Jas. Land. The members of that party in the east commissionersdistrict are to meet at Burden next Saturday, to put up a candidate forcommissioner. Two speakers in the meeting denounced both the Republicanand Democratic parties on an entirely new and accredited plan.

Excerpt from article...

Winfield Courier, September 27, 1883.

A horse was stolen from the residence of Mr. Sol Osborne on Tuesday nightduring a party by two youthful "smarties" of Plum Creek. The horsewas found at New Salem, and the boys at Arkansas City. The boys were takento jail, but promptly bailed out by their parents. I hope they were in jaillong enough to do some solid thinking over the error of such ways, and resolveon a better life in future. GRANGER.

Excerpt from article...

Winfield Courier, October 11, 1883.

Court has been in session for the two weeks past. Most of the time hasbeen occupied with the criminal docket.

The following cases were disposed of.

State vs. Jacob Case, defendant plead guilty to assault and battery,and was sentenced to one week in county jail and to pay cost of prosecution.

State vs. Cooper and Carder, for horse stealing, trial by jury and bothconvicted. No sentence yet pronounced.

Winfield Courier, October 11, 1883.

The Board of County Commissioners have put several bushels of blue grassseed on the Courthouse square. They are putting it in an excellent shape.In a few years the Courthouse square will be one of the most attractiveplaces in the city.

Winfield Courier, October 18, 1883.

Will J. Wilson, deputy county treasurer, has just completed a chart settingforth all the tax collections and disbursem*nts, including delinquent, ina space not over three feet square. It is one of the most complete thingswe have ever seen, and is the result of years of experience, correction,and improvement. He got it up to lay before the board at the annual settlementnext month. Presented to them in this shape, the labor of wading throughpiles of musty records is largely done away with. Mr. Wilson is one of themost efficient officers in the courthouse and his services during the pasteight years have been invaluable to the people of the county.

Winfield Courier, November 1, 1883.

Today (Nov. 1st) is All Saints Day, an important festival in the EpiscopalChurch. A sermon in reference to it will be preached in the Courthouse nextTuesday morning by Rev. Wm. Brittain, Rector of Grace Church. All are invited.

Winfield Courier, November 15, 1883.

The Board at the meeting last week released M. David, Rosa Turner, andJacob Case from custody in the jail.

Winfield Courier, November 22, 1883.

The Teachers' Association (Central Division) met in the East Ward schoolbuilding Saturday, November 17th, at 10:30 a.m. S. L. Herriott presentedsome very valuable suggestions on course of study for our common schools.General discussion followed. Messrs. Limerick, Lucas, and Gridley were participants.Amusem*nts for teachers and pupils was the next topic introduced by H. G.Norton, whose remarks provoked a very lively discussion, engaged in by Messrs.Limerick, Brown, Lucas, Herriott, and Gridley. At the close of this discussion,the Association adjourned to meet at 1-1/2 o'clock p.m. At the afternoonsession there was a large attendance. A spirited discussion engaged in byvarious members of the Association, on the following topics: "Libraries"and "Defects in our School System." President Taylor of EmporiaNormal School, being present, made an address to the teachers with muchwholesome advice. An evening session was held at the Courthouse, with selectreading by Miss Mary Hamill, declamation by W. P. Beaumont, and an excellentlecture by President Taylor of Emporia. It is to be regretted that moreteachers and school officers did not hear the above lecture. The next meetingof the Association will be held December 21 and 22, to which all the teachersof the county are cordially invited.

Winfield Courier, November 29, 1883.

The Rev. Wm. Brittain will hold Thanksgiving services in the Courthousetoday at 11 o'clock. All are invited.

Winfield Courier, November 29, 1883.

DIED. Chester Van Meter, the young fellow who shot at Sheriff Shennemanhere once, was killed near Caldwell last week. He had got into an altercationwith his wife, beating her, and when her father interposed, turned on him.The officers of Caldwell went out to arrest him. He resisted and was killed.He was one of the "blood-and-thunder" kind of young men, and whilein jail here entertained the prisoners with the plaintive melody of "TheOutlaw's Bride," and kindred compositions. All such men end the sameway--beat their wives and die with their boots on.

Winfield Courier, December 6, 1883.

The jail is without a tenant for the first time in many months.

Winfield Courier, December 13, 1883.

Ed. Freeman was arrested Tuesday on complaint of J. B. Lynn for takingan overcoat from a rack in front of his store. He was sentenced by JusticeBuckman to 30 days in the county jail and to pay costs of the prosecution.

Winfield Courier, December 13, 1883.

Mrs. Amy Fulghum, who is an approved minister of the society of Friends,or Quakers, yearly meeting, and who has a certificate from her monthly andquarterly meetings to hold meetings and visit the scattered Friends in remoteplaces in the State of Kansas, also those who were once Friends or Quakers,extends a cordial invitation to all the above named classes of Friends whoare within reach of Winfield, Cowley County, Kansas, to meet her and otherfriends in the Courthouse, in Winfield, on Wednesday, December 19th, at10 o'clock a.m., for the purpose of having a genuine old-fashioned greetingand reunion, and for cheering and encouraging each other in the work andservice of God. Bring lunch, as it will last all day. By request of Mrs.Fulghum. S. S. HOLLOWAY.

Winfield Courier, December 13, 1883.

The Church of the United Brethren in Christ have an organization in thiscity of nearly fifty members, and are having at this time the pastoral laborsof Rev. J. H. Snyder, who organized the society nearly two years ago. Thisorganization held its services for a time in the Courthouse; afterwardsit purchased the ground on Millington street originally possessed by theBaptist society. The building owned by the Christian society was purchasedand located on the lots, and fitted up for temporary use. Services are heldevery Sabbath morning. The Sabbath school meets at 9½ a.m. The societyis prospering, and extends a cordial invitation to our citizens to attendits services.

Excerpt from article...

Winfield Courier, December 27, 1883.

The Episcopal Sunday school tree at the Courthouse was nicely trimmedand the exercises afforded much amusem*nt. One of the features was the presentationof a "diamond" pin to the worthy Superintendent, W. H. Smith.The diamond was a glass stopper from a big bottle in a beautiful settingof old stove pipe tin, the whole making a decoration of which Mr. Smithshould certainly feel proud.

Winfield Courier, January 17, 1884.

The chairman of the board was instructed to have six evergreens set outon the courthouse grounds.

Winfield Courier, January 17, 1884.

Commissioner Irwin came over from Windsor, Saturday, and on Monday tookhis place on the Board. Mr. S. C. Smith was re-elected chairman of the Board.Mr. E. I. Johnson retires carrying with him the best wishes of his associates,and the public, whom he has served faithfully during his term as commissioner.A more honest, conscientious, faithful officer has never filled a chairin the Courthouse.

Winfield Courier, January 17, 1884.

The Tom Youle horse, which was stolen a few weeks ago, has been recovered.The thief, a negro, is also in jail here. The fellow took the horse fromMr. Youle's stable, rode up on Rock Creek, traded it for another, turnedaround and rode back to Winfield, where he got drunk and was taken in bythe marshal. He was afterward suspicioned and traced up until he finallyconfessed.

Winfield Courier, February 7, 1884.

Last Thursday morning Judge Torrance passed sentence upon Dr. Fleming.It consisted of a fine of five hundred dollars and costs, amounting in allto over seven hundred dollars. In delivering the judgment of the Court,Judge Torrance made some very strong and pointed remarks. He said that theprohibitory law should be enforced and while physicians should be allowedto use liquor in the practice of their profession when used as such, nophysician could sell it as a grog shop keeper. The Court seemed to haveconsidered strongly the question of adding a penalty of confinement in thejail, but owing to the Doctor's infirm physical condition, did not do so.The Doctor's experience is costly, and should be lasting.

Winfield Courier, February 21, 1884.

The jail now contains nine prisoners. There is nothing "democratic"about Sheriff McIntire's administration.

Winfield Courier, February 21, 1884.

TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned,Francis Barclay, C. E. Fuller, F., W. McClelland, and Willard J. Wilson,will present a petition to the Board of County Commissioners of Cowley County,State of Kansas, at the next regular meeting of said Board, to be begunand held at the Courthouse in said county, on the first Monday of April,1884, praying the vacation of the alley running through block two hundredand fifty (250) in the city of Winfield, in said county and State, beingin Fuller's Addition.

Winfield Courier, February 21, 1884.

The Rev. Wm. Brittain will deliver a course of lectures in the Courthouseon the Sunday evenings during Lent. The subjects will be taken from OldTestament History. The introductory lecture will be delivered next Tuesdayevening.

Winfield Courier, February 28, 1884.

The county jail is receiving a thorough renovation. The cells are beingreplastered and repainted, and when finished will afford our jail birdsmuch more cheerful quarters.

Winfield Courier, March 6, 1884.

A large and enthusiastic railroad meeting was held at the Courthouselast Thursday evening. Speeches were made, the present status of the railroadproposition discussed, and the opinions of all the lawyers present calledout as to the validity of the stipulations. They all said they were goodand binding in law. The benefits of the road were set forth in glowing colorsby Messrs. Jennings, Soward, McDermott, and others. After becoming satisfiedon the question of the legality of the stipulations, the meeting resolveditself into a committee of the whole on the prospects for carrying the bonds.It was plain that if the value of the proposed road to the county couldbut be put fairly before every taxpayer, the bonds would be carried. Committeeswere then organized and over five hundred dollars subscribed for the purposeof printing and circulating information and holding meetings.

Winfield Courier, March 13, 1884.

An examination of applicants for teachers' certificates, will be heldat the Courthouse beginning at 9 o'clock a.m., March 21, 1884, and continuestwo days. Applicants will please appear promptly at that time. A. H. LIMERICK,County Superintendent.

Winfield Courier, March 13, 1884.

To the Board of County Commissioners, of the County of Cowley, stateof Kansas:

To all whom it may concern:

NOTICE is hereby given, that the undersigned will present a petitionto the Board of County Commissioners of Cowley Co., State of Kansas, atthe next regular session of said Board to be held in the office of the CountyClerk of said Cowley County in the Courthouse in the city of Winfield insaid County, on the 7th day of April, A. D., 1884, at the opening of thesession of said Board on said day, or as soon thereafter as the Petitionersherein can be heard, praying for the vacation of as much of the street knownas Fifth Avenue in the said City of Winfield, as lies between Main Streetand Manning Street in said city.

Dated Winfield, Kansas, March 5th, 1884.

Winfield Courier, March 13, 1884.

Charlie Fisher, a young man residing in eastern Cowley, mortgaged a muleteam in this city one day last week for a good sum and then took them toArkansas City and sold them for a hundred and eighty dollars. Sheriff McIntirearrested him in a bawdy house down there, with only fifty cents of the moneyleft and plenty of whiskey on board, and lodged him in the county jail.His relatives bailed him out Saturday night. The man who bought the mulesgave them up with the earnest desire that the "culprit would go tothe 'pen.'"

Excerpt from article...

Arkansas City Republican, March 15, 1884.

On Tuesday Andrew Johnson was fined $10 and costs for being drunk anddisorderly on the streets, and Jim Drains (colored) was fined $10 and costs,and Grandsen Fields (colored) $5 and costs for interfering with officerswhile making an arrest. In default of payment of the fines, the three lastnamed were sent to the county jail.

[Note: The City Jail in Arkansas City began to report holding individualsin its jail. Some of the following items cover both the jail at ArkansasCity and the jail at Winfield. Whenever possible the "county jail"is noted. MAW]

Arkansas City Republican, March 15, 1884.

A man on Thursday night occupied the same bed, at the Farmers' Hotel,as did a cowboy. In the morning the man disappeared and so did the cowboy'srevolver. Capt. Rarick undertook the capture of both man and weapon, andsucceeded in taking them about half way between Arkansas City and Hunnewell.Esquire Schiffbauer fined the person $25 and costs and committed him tojail until both were paid.

Winfield Courier, March 20, 1884.

Senator Hackney has bought the Hoblet barn and lots opposite the Courthouse,for three thousand dollars.

Winfield Courier, March 20, 1884.

Register Soward bought of Senator Hackney last week a quarter block andthree houses, just south of the Courthouse, for three thousand dollars.Property is changing hands at a lively rate all over the city and county.

Arkansas City Republican, March 22, 1884.

"Arkansas City is well represented in the county jail--three negroesand a white man, the former for drunkenness and the latter for stealinga revolver." Winfield Courier.

Let us divide the "representation," brother. We acknowledgethat the physical portion of these persons may belongto us, but, after due research, our officials ascertained that the spiritualpart belonged to you, and accordingly delivered the goods.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 29, 1884.

Police Court. Judge Bonsall reports business dull in the police courtthis week. There have been but two arrests and only one conviction. On lastSaturday, Joseph Pearson was arrested by city marshal Gray, and was triedMonday on charge of disturbing the peace by being drunk and disorderly,discharging fire arms, and carrying a revolver, and was fined $10 and costs.He was sent to the county jail in default of payment of the fine. ThomasCochigan was arrested and tried Wednesday on charge of discharging firearms in the city, but on failure of sufficient proof to make out the case,he was discharged.

Excerpt from long article...

Winfield Courier, April 3, 1884.

We quote from the history of the Percheron Race:

"That cool, restrained, and ever fresh energy, that courageous patience,of which the Percheron, every day, gives an example, dragging, at a trot,heavy loads, the weight of which frightens the imagination; stopping shortin both ascending and descending; starting off freely and always withoutbalking; never refusing his food; fearing neither heat nor cold. He possessessuperior strength, speed, docility, temper, and a complete absence of irritability.Hence it is that all our Provinces, envy us the possession of the race,and even foreign countries seek after it with an eagerness amounting toa passion."

These horses crossed even with our Indian mares make a most valuableand salable animal. Bred to a mare of reasonable size, their offspring arethe most valuable of any in the market. These Norman horses are for saleon one, two, and three years time--giving the purchaser an opportunity toearn more than the cost of the horse with his service before payment isrequired. These horses are in charge of Mr. S. Eslinger's stable oppositeCourthouse. We give written guarantees of the pedigrees of this stock andwarrant all our representations in reference to them when sales are made.

Winfield Courier, April 10, 1884.

"Sam Gilbert, of Winfield, is the lightning counter of the civilizedworld. By some mysterious and subtle power he has gained an insight intothe weary and far distant future that is hidden from the ordinary commonmortal. During a visit to that retired burg last Saturday, he kindly informedus that two hundred buildings were in the course of erection within thecorporate limits of the city. Of course, we were guileless and innocentenough to take it all in, and then start out to see how the place wouldlook in its wild and reckless boom in the building line. How we were deceivedwill not appear in print, for it is not pleasant for even a local editorto show up just how big a chump he can make of himself. But gentle readers,we walked and we walked and we rested awhile, and we walked again, up onestreet and down another, our long hungry frame might have been seen, withstaring eyes protruding, on the look out for new buildings, but they werenot for us to see. It seems that the county seat of Cowley always hidesher new buildings when a resident of Sumner's capital goes there on a visit.Boys, it ain't fair; if you have anything new, please show it up when wesee you again. However, we admire success in any line and Sam Gilbert receivesconsiderable of our admiration for he is perfect in his." Localin the Wellingtonian.

The local of the Wellingtonian, the two first letters of whosename are Tom Richardson, was in Winfield a week ago last Saturday and sawSam Gilbert. The only wonder about it was that he remembered the name ofSam Gilbert, for he forgot everything else he saw. The way he happened herewas that he had been to Harper and Harper drinks had a bad effect on him.Probably he took away with him a liberal supply, for his side pocket hada very prominent look. He undertook to return to Wellington, but did notknow when he got there and finally tumbled off at Winfield. All the walkingand walking and walking again, which he did, was probably between the policejudge's office and the jail, which is not a very great distance, and hewas tired, so it seemed to him a great deal of walking. Yet, near sightedas he was, he might have seen eight new buildings in that short distance.We suppose the marshal paid him too much attention, and he got disgustedwith Winfield. Sam Gilbert did not tell him the whole truth. There are morethan two hundred buildings in processes of erection in this city.

Winfield Courier, April 10, 1884.

A number of the public spirited young ladies and gentlemen of Winfieldmet in the Courthouse Tuesday evening to take such steps as were necessaryto establish a reading room. They have rented the rooms over Wallis &Wallis' grocery store, and will meet next Monday evening to effect a permanentorganization. As soon as all arrangements are in good working order, therooms will be open to the public, and we hope the businessmen of the citywill take pride in lending their assistance by way of contributing periodicals,books, and papers. The young people are very enthusiastic and, if properlyencouraged, will no doubt make the enterprise a success that Winfield willbe proud of, and one that will be of lasting benefit to our people.

Winfield Courier, April 10, 1884.

Next Sunday will be Easter Sunday. Appropriate Episcopal services inthe Courthouse morning and evening at the usual hours.

Excerpt from long article...

Winfield Courier, April 10, 1884.

On Ninth Avenue opposite the Courthouse, Senator Hackney is putting upthree suits of law offices, one of which will be occupied by himself assoon as completed.

Excerpt from article about county purchases...

Winfield Courier, April 17, 1884.

All necessary clothing and bedding for prisoners in the county jail,all jail supplies, fixtures, and repairs, G. H. McIntire, Sheriff of CowleyCounty, is duly authorized to purchase or contract for same.

Winfield Courier, April 17, 1884.

The Republicans of the City of Winfield will meet at the Courthouse thisThursday evening at 7:30 o'clock for the purpose of choosing 13 delegatesto the county convention which meets next Saturday.

[Note: The following article is very important as it clearlypoints out that Winfield wanted the Kansas City and Southwestern RailroadCompany to go west from Winfield. This brought about the fight by ArkansasCity interests to build the road south to Arkansas City rather than westfrom Winfield. MAW]

Winfield Courier, April 17, 1884.

We have already heard two objections to the petition for the electionto vote aid to the Kansas City and Southwestern railroad company. Theseare: that the petition does not state definitely that the depot at Winfieldshall be within the city limits, and there is no guarantee that it willnot fall into the hands of the Santa Fe company.

There was an intention on the part of the company to make the petitioncover every point that could be covered, to state clearly every concessionmade, and to make every concession that they could afford to make that wouldbe demanded, and have the petition perfect if possible so that no stipulationsof doubtful utility should be needed. It was to that end that the firstmeeting at the Brettun House was called and a committee appointed to consultwith the company and agree on the terms of the petition, and to that endthat the petition, as amended to suit the views of that committee, was submittedto a public meeting at the Courthouse for approval before the petition wasprinted. Now it was the intention of the company to build the depot withinthe city limits and to so express it in the petition. If it is not expressedclearly, it is because no one happened to notice it and call attention toit.

If there could have been anything suggested to be included in the petitionthat would serve as a guarantee that this road should always be a competingroad with the Santa Fe, the company would have put it in cheerfully. Butthere is no way to make such guarantee in a petition of any use. Every interestnow connected with it is best served by making it a competing line; thebonds we vote can be delivered to no other company, all the arrangementsand negotiations of the company are with Gould and his roads and it seemsto be morally certain that this road if built must fall into Gould's handsif it ever falls into any other hands than the builders.

The petition provides that he road shall be built from Kansas City tothe south line of Sumner County, in as direct a line as practicable by wayof Winfield and in the shortest possible time. It provides that it mustbe a first class standard gauge road with suitable stations at proper intervals,and that if such road is not built within a year, or at least that partof it between Winfield and the "Frisco" railroad, northeast ofhere, which is now a Gould road, the bonds voted and the subscription tothe stock authorized, shall be void.

We think we never saw a petition expressing more clearly the limitationsand conditions of the case and all without one word of the usual stump speechcontained in such petitions.

Winfield Courier, April 17, 1884.

Senator Hackney has set rows of catalpa trees around the three sidesof his half block opposite the Courthouse and has them well protected withboxing. Our people seem to be taking especial pains in setting shade treesthis spring. Hundreds of them are being put out on almost every street.

Winfield Courier, April 17, 1884.

The Rt. Rev. Thos. H. Vail, Bishop of Kansas, will be in this place onthe 25th inst., and hold confirmation service in the Courthouse on the eveningof that day.

Winfield Courier, April 17, 1884.

On Monday evening a large meeting was held in the Courthouse for thepurpose of receiving and discussing the new railroad proposition. The meetingorganized by placing Mayor Emerson in the chair with Geo. H. Buckman assecretary. Henry E. Asp then read the proposition as decided upon in a conferencebetween the representatives of the railroad company and the railroad committee.After the reading of the proposition, Mr. James N. Young, of Chicago, representingthe company, was introduced and stated that the company were now ready tobuild the road, and desired to do so with as little delay as possible. Thattheir intention was to build from a connection with the St. Louis &San Francisco, north or northeast from Winfield, to the south line of SumnerCounty, during the coming summer, and that the company desired an expressionfrom the citizens as to whether they wanted the road or not, and would aidit, at once, so that the final location of the line might be decided upon.

Senator Hackney was then called out and made a ringing speech in favorof the proposition and urged all to take hold with a will and secure itwhile they had the opportunity. Ex-Mayor Troup also spoke strongly in favorof securing the road at all hazards, as did Mr. Black, of the Telegram,and Judge T. H. Soward. A vote was then taken on the proposition, andalmost every person in the house voted the affirmative. A committee of five,consisting of Geo. H. Rembaugh, Henry E. Asp, George. H. Buckman, Geo. H.Crippen, and Ed. P. Greer, was appointed to secure the necessary amountof names to the petitions. The meeting was one of the largest ever heldin the city and enthusiastic and united on the railroad question.

Winfield Courier, April 17, 1884.

The Rev. Wm. Brittain will preach next Sunday morning on "Confirmation."In the evening his subject will be "The immortality of the soul."Episcopal service in the courthouse, both morning and evening at usual hour.

Winfield Courier, April 24, 1884.

Mr. John Bobbitt contemplates the erection of a two-story brick hotelon Ninth Avenue, near the Courthouse, during the summer.

Winfield Courier, April 24, 1884.

The Rt. Rev. Bishop Vail will administer the Apostolic Rite of Confirmation,in the Courthouse, next Friday evening. Services will commence at 7½P. M. All are invited.

Winfield Courier, April 24, 1884.

On last Saturday afternoon a large meeting was held in the Courthousefor the purpose of discussing the feasibility of the County purchasing thevarious bridges built over the Walnut and Arkansas Rivers and one over TimberCreek, all of which have been built by the Townships and by individual subscriptions;and also building some others much needed in different portions of the county.It being a fact that all the costly bridges built in the County up to thepresent time having been built exclusively by the townships and by individualsubscriptions, the county itself never having invested a single dollar inany of them, cannot under our present laws expend a single dollar in repairon said bridges, and the burden of keeping them in repair by the townshipshas become a very onerous one and in consideration of the fact that severaltownships having control of said bridges, are desirous of selling said bridgesto the county for a normal sum, say for one dollar ($1.00) apiece, and thusshift the responsibility of keeping them in repair onto the county. It wasthought best by many of the leading citizens, both of the city of Winfield,and also of the several townships, to call a meeting of citizens and discussthe feasibility of the change. The meeting was organized by calling C. A.Bliss to the chair, with H. H. Martin as secretary. A motion being carriedthat a committee of three be appointed by the chair to draft resolutionsexpressive of the sense of the meeting, Col. McMullen, William Moore, andJessie Isenagle were appointed as said committee, who after some deliberationreported the following.

WHEREAS, There are many valuable bridges already built in the county,and

WHEREAS, These bridges have been erected at great cost by the townshipsbuilding the same, and

WHEREAS, These bridges are kept in repair at the expense of said townships,and the same have become burdensome to the people by whom they were built,and in justice to the taxpayers of said locations ought to be transferredto the county,

Therefore, Resolved, That the county ought to own all the bridgeswithin its limits valued at $500 dollars and over, and further,

Resolved, That it is the sense of this meeting--1st: That thecounty purchase and own all bridges of the value of $500 and over, and--2nd:erect others when the same may be necessary in the county, having in viewthe greatest good to the greatest number of people.

The above report of the committee was received and unanimously adopted.

A motion was then made, and carried, that it is the sense of this meeting,that a special election be called to submit to the qualified electors ofCowley County, Kansas, the question of the county purchasing all the bridgesof the various townships owning bridges of the value of $500 and over ata nominal sum of, say one dollar ($1.00) each, and of building some others,and if the same cannot be done at a special election, that it be submittedto a vote of the qualified electors of the county at the next general electionif it is found upon further investigation that the county has the powerunder the law to purchase the same.

A motion being put and carried that a committee of three be appointedto confer with the county attorney in regard to the legality of callinga special election, or of submitting to the qualified electors of the county,the question of purchasing the bridges, and also to ascertain whether thecounty has the power under the law to purchase said bridges, and if so,to prepare through legal advice petitions to the county commissioners tocall said election. L. F. Johnson, of Beaver, W. M. Sleeth, of Creswell,and H. H. Martin, of Vernon, were appointed as said committee, with instructions,if necessary, to call another meeting after such meeting adjourned sinedie. C. A. BLISS, Chairman.

H. H. MARTIN, Secretary.

Arkansas City Republican, April 26, 1884.

At a meeting last Saturday at the courthouse, in Winfield, held for thepurpose of discussing the project of the county's purchasing all the bridgesbuilt by the several townships, and costing $500 or over, for the nominalsum of $1.00, it was decided to be the sense of the persons assembled thatsuch action be taken. A committee of three, consisting of L. F. Johnson,of Beaver; W. M. Sleeth, of Creswell; and H. H. Martin, of Vernon, wereappointed to confer with the county attorney concerning the legality ofcalling a special election, or of submitting to the qualified electors ofthe county the question of purchasing the bridges and also to ascertainwhether the county has the power under the law to purchase said bridges,and if so, to prepare through legal advice petitions to the county commissionersto call said election, and with instructions, if necessary, to call anothermeeting.

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1884.

W. P. Hackney has moved into his new office opposite the Courthouse.

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1884.

Sheriff McIntire found Charlie Fisher, who took leg bail from the jailsome time ago, at Wichita last week, brought him back, and he again languishesin the bastille. He is in the toils for selling a mortgaged team and forcontempt of court in not appearing as a witness in an Arkansas City whiskeyprosecution.

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1884.

Sheriff McIntire arrested a horse thief on suspicion yesterday, on thestreet, and in going to the jail the fellow started to gain freedom by hoofingit pretty rapidly. The Sheriff drew a revolver, supposing of course it wasloaded, but the fellow immediately recognized the weapon as his own andits inefficiency, and began to run the harder. It was snapped at him onceor twice, when McIntire whipped out his own and began firing at the fellow,who had, by that time, got out of range. As we go to press, the Sheriffis still in hot pursuit.

Arkansas City Republican, May 10, 1884.

Officer John S. Lewis arrested a young man named L. H. Brown the firstof this week, charged with bastardy, and took him to the county jail atWinfield.

Arkansas City Republican, May 10, 1884.

J. C. Beason, the man who jumped his bond for stealing money sometimeago, was recaptured by Sheriff McIntire last week at Boonville, Missouri.He is now in the county jail awaiting trial.

Arkansas City Republican, May 10, 1884.

Jas. Fisher, the man who had Carter & Hill arrested some months agofor violating the amendment, and who failed to appear at their prosecution,was captured at Wichita the first of the week by Frank Finch. Fisher waslodged in jail at Winfield to await trial for contempt of court.

Arkansas City Republican, May 10, 1884.

Thos. J. Becket, who resides on Grouse Creek, had four horses stolenfrom his premises about two weeks ago by a couple of brothers named Allen,who left immediately with their booty for parts unknown. Their whereaboutswas not ascertained until last week, when they were heard of near Carthage,Missouri. Accordingly Capt. Rarick, in company with Mr. Becket, left immediatelyfor that place to capture the thieves and reclaim the stolen horses. Theysucceeded in overtaking the thieves and arresting them at a farm house severalmiles out from Carthage, and started on their return trip, arriving at Winfieldlast Saturday night. The thieves now languish in the county jail.

Arkansas City Republican, May 17, 1884.

Constable J. J. Breene went to Winfield yesterday, to convey to thisplace Erie Miller, who was arrested and placed in jail on charge of stealinga revolver. He will probably be tried today before Justice Kreamer.

Winfield Courier, May 22, 1884.

Some of the Courthouse inhabitants have a novel way of getting into the"inner court" when a wedding is to take place in the Probate Judge'soffice. They have kept it from the public so far, but in an unguarded momentit caught the ear of our reporter. The COURIER is decidedly in favor ofencouraging the matrimonial industry and is therefore ready to divulge anythingdetrimental to its interests. A bunch of papers is grabbed up and the holderrushes into the P. J.'s office: "Judge are you at leisure?" "Ina few moments; have a chair," says the Judge. The ceremony witnessed,those having urgent business in that office suddenly disappear. Thus are"Two souls with but a single thought, two hearts that beat as one"made to topple on Cupid's apex in a struggle with rosy-cheeked embarrassment.

Winfield Courier, May 22, 1884.

The Republican Judicial convention for the 13th Judicial District metat the Courthouse in Winfield Tuesday, May 20th, at 2 o'clock p.m. It wascalled to order by Adrian Reynolds of Elk County. Isaac G. Reed, of SumnerCounty, was elected chairman and Adrian Reynolds secretary.

The following committees were appointed.

On credentials: J. M. Thralls, M. G. Troup, S. W. Chase, Wm. P. Lynch,Richard Speed.

On order of Business: Jas. Lawrence, G. L. Gale, I. H. Bonsall, J. I.Crouse, A. P. G. Lewis.

The committee on credentials reported the following list of DELEGATES.

Sumner County: James Lawrence, Isaac G. Reed, I. M. Thralls, L. P. G.Lewis, Orie Fitzgerald.

Chautauqua County: J. I. Crouse, Wm. P. Lynch, Richard Speed.

Elk County: Adrian Reynolds.

Cowley County: M. S. Teter, S. W. Chase, G. L. Gale, J. W. Millspaugh,M. G. Troup, I. H. Bonsall. . . .

Convention carried on about re-election of Judge E. S. Torrance...hewas called on for speech.

"Mr. Chairman and gentlemen of the convention; I am not a personof many words and therefore you will not expect me to make much of a speechupon this occasion. I desire, however, to say something and I may say inthe outset that no word of mine can adequately express the sense of appreciationwhich I feel for the favor and confidence which has been bestowed upon methis day by the renomination by this convention of myself as Judge of thisJudicial District. I have had the honor of serving this District for aboutfour years. I have in a humble way endeavored to discharge this trust whichhas been confided to my care and keeping faithfully and impartially. Attimes, I know the scales of Justice have been held with trembling hand.At times in approaching the decision of important cases, I have well nighwished that the responsibility, the grave responsibility that rested uponmy shoulders in deciding upon the rights and liberties of my fellow men,might be shifted to someone else.

"I have experienced my difficulties and some inconvenience in thedischarge of the duties of this exalted position. But today, they are mattersof the past. I have forgotten all the difficulties and inconveniences whichhave attended my course so far. I feel prouder today then I ever have beforein my life. I can say one thing, there is nothing that so stays and upholdsthe hand of public officials as the appreciation of his services by hisconstituents. There is no other incentive so strong to urge one to the faithfuland honest discharge of his duties as the appreciation of his services bythose whom he represents. As to my future course, I merely have to say thatmy past record is an earnest of what my future record shall be.

"I shall endeavor to discharge the duties of my office faithfullyand sincerely, and I hope the experience of the past will enable me in agreater degree to discharge them to the satisfaction of my constituentsand probably with less wear and tear upon my constitution. I again desireto thank you, and through you the good people of this district for thissecond token of their esteem and confidence in me."

The Judge's remarks were received by the convention in the most enthusiasticmanner.

The following persons were chosen as a JUDICIAL CENTRAL COMMITTEE.

Cowley County: M. G. Troup, Geo. L. Gale, I. H. Bonsall, T. H. Soward.

Chautauqua County: R. G. Ward, D. E. Shartell.

Elk County: Adrian Reynolds, C. W. Rambo.

Sumner County: J. M. Thralls, S. P. G. Lewis, Jas. Lawrence.

The convention then adjourned.

At a meeting of the Judicial Central Committee, it organized by electingM. G. Troup, chairman; and Adrian Reynolds, secretary.

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1884.

A COURIER reporter took in the band practices Monday evening. The JuvenileBand under the efficient leadership of Mr. Ed. Farringer has made wonderfulprogress. Considering the fact that this organization is composed entirelyof young Americans between the age of eight to sixteen, their performancesare most creditable. They have a neat band room built for the purpose, frontingon Twelfth Avenue west of Main Street.

The Courier Cornet Band holds its weekly meeting in the Courthouse, buton Monday evening transferred its labors to the Opera House. It has grownto be a very large and strong organization, and every member is a thoroughmusician. Their instruments are of the famous "Cohn" make, triplesilver plated, and perhaps the finest set in Kansas. The band handles everygrade of music and plays on sight the most difficult compositions. It isthe equal of any organization of the kind in the state and is an honor anda credit to our city. In the way of Bands, Winfield beats them all.

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1884.

A large meeting of citizens was held at the courthouse Monday eveningto take action on the proposed change of trains on the Southern Kansas road.The fact that a very large part of the passenger business of this road originateswest of Independence makes the people feel that they should have the benefitof the additional train. It should be run through to Harper and every townalong the line west will do some tall "kicking" unless they getit.

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1884.

The motion for a new trial in the Manny case was overruled by the courtand he was sentenced to thirty days in the county jail and to pay a fineof five hundred dollars and the cost of suit, and to give a bond of onethousand dollars conditioned on his good behavior for two years. The casewas appealed to the Supreme Court and the defendant released on bond untilits final hearing.

Arkansas City Republican, May 31, 1884.

Peter A. Coombs was fined $5 and costs Tuesday for assaulting one ofhis children. In default of payment of the fine, he was sent to jail.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1884.

A number of our citizens have united in a call for a meeting at the Courthousenext Friday evening to arrange for a big celebration on the Fourth of July.Let everybody turn out and assist in making our celebration this year onenever before equaled.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1884.

Owing to a decided break in the abstract world, we herewith give noticeto our farmer friends that we will make abstracts for ten cents a transfer,county property. At this price every farmer can afford to know just howhis title stands, and no one owning property can afford to be without acorrect abstract of title. We employ competent men and will guarantee accuracy.Call on or address Kellogg & Matlack, office with E. S. Bedilion, atthe Courthouse, Winfield, Kansas.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1884.

Henry E. Asp and C. M. Leavitt now occupy office rooms in Senator Hackney'sbuilding, opposite the Courthouse.

Winfield Courier, June 12, 1884.

Kellogg & Matlack will furnish you abstracts of titles for 10 centsa transfer. Office with E. S. Bedilion at the Courthouse.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 18, 1884.

For several months Searing & Mead have been missing grain from theirbins, but have been unable to detect the guilty parties. Last Sunday morning,however, William Burroughs, a drayman in the city, was seen coming froma Santa Fe car with a basket of corn. This car was about half loaded forshipment, Searing & Mead being the consignors. Burroughs was arrestedMonday morning, and acknowledged the theft so readily that further searchwas made about his premises, resulting in finding a lot of carpenter's tools,which had been taken from a Mr. Pond, his tool chests having been brokenopen a week ago last Friday. He was also charged with stealing a saddle,bridle, and whip. In Burroughs' cellar were found about 100 whiskey bottles,which told too plainly the story of his downfall. He has been in the habit,we learn, of buying straight alcohol and diluting the same to satisfy anappetite that has drowned all instincts of manhood and literally ruinedhim. A few years ago he was a hard working, industrious man, and managedto buy a house and several lots, but of late he has given way to the desirefor drink, which has brought him to his present condition. It will sweepaway the earnings of years to get himself out of his scrape. Burroughs'trial was held before F. P. Schiffbauer and he was found guilty, on threecounts, each petit larceny. For stealing the corn, he was fined $5 and costs;for stealing the tools, $10 and costs; and he was sentenced to sixty daysin the county jail for stealing the saddle, bridle, and whip.

Winfield Courier, June 26, 1884.

Charley Fisher, who is serving out in the county jail a fine for contemptof court in non-appearance as witness in an Arkansas City whiskey case,has got deeper into the toils, from late developments. In an unguarded momenthe let out the secret of his having stolen a hundred and fifty dollar horsenear Sedgwick City, some three years ago, and also turned his unruly memberloose enough to give Sheriff McIntire an inkling as to where the horse was.Fisher evidently thought his theft was so covered with the dust of the pastas to be unfathomable; but not so. Sheriff McIntire went to Sedgwick Countyand interviewed A. K. Hargett, from whom the horse was stolen, and got aminute description of the animal. He then went to the farm in Sumner Countywhere he surmised the horse was and found the identical one. The owner wastelegraphed, came with persons to identify the animal, and took it home.The sheriff of Sedgwick County has made arrangements to take charge of Fisheras soon as we are through with him. Fisher acknowledges having stolen thehorse, and says he has lately experienced a great change of heart and wantsto become a Christian. Retribution is slow but sure.

Winfield Courier, June 26, 1884.

A most youthful start on the road to robbery was brought to a halt inthis city Monday. Last Sunday Mr. Yearger, of the agricultural firm of Caldwell& Yearger of Oxford, went away from home with his family and accidentallyleft his pants, containing over two hundred dollars, hanging in the closet.Harry Love and Geo. Richards in some way knew of this. They went aroundto the house and while one kept watch on the outside, the other went inand relieved the pocket of one hundred and thirty dollars of its contents.They then took the evening train and came to Winfield. Harry Love is a deafand dumb boy, and the other is a son of the notorious Richards, of Oxford,who has been accused of numerous deviltries at that place. The boys, youth-like,were displaying their possessions here on Monday, buying jewelry and makingan immense spread for twelve-year-olds. This was noticed by our officersand they at once surmised that something was wrong. The attempted to "takein" the boys, but the little fellows took leg bail at a rate to astonishthe natives. The deaf and dumb boy didn't appear to understand the necessityof rapid action and soon came under, but the other out-distanced Frank W.Finch, Tom Herrod, and others, and was soon sailing over the hill acrossthe river. He was caught about seven miles from town and taken to Oxfordby Tom Herrod. About a hundred dollars was found in possession of the deafand dumb boy, who is now in jail here. These boys will doubtless be consideredgood subjects for the reform school at Topeka.

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1884.

The Cowley County jail contains several horse thieves, raked in fromdifferent sections by the Sleuth-like tactics of Sheriff McIntire.

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1884.

The County Commissioners released Charley Fisher, who had served outin the county jail a fine for contempt of court, Wednesday, and SheriffMcIntire took him to Wichita in the afternoon to stand trial for stealinga horse in Sedgwick County, some three years ago.

Arkansas City Republican, July 19, 1884.

Tuesday afternoon found us aboard the train, en route for the Normal.After a pressing delay caused by the rain, we met the genial county's superintendent,Prof. A. H. Limerick, and received the cheering intelligence that the afternoonsession was changed to seven o'clock in the evening. A newspaper man hasnot a surplus of time, and, as we had expected to return to our home inthe evening, chill disappointment took possession of our breast. A cordialinvitation to spend the night with the gentleman with whom we were conversingdispelled, to some extent, the gloom of mind enveloping us, and caused usthankfully to accept. Supper with our host over, we repaired in companywith him to the courthouse, where we found the excellent instructor, Prof.B. T. Davis, and about one-half the students in attendance. After listeningto an entertaining lecture by Prof. Davis, in answer to queries proposed,a general social season was enjoyed, and the exercises closed. Prof. Limerickentertained us, in his genial way, during the night, and morning found usin the chapel, amid an audience of nearly one hundred and fifty members.After devotional exercises, the roll was called to ascertain the politicalstatus of the Institute. The vote resulted in eighty-four for Blaine, eighteenfor Cleveland, six for Ben Butler, and three for prohibition.

There are one hundred and forty-three teachers in attendance at the presenttime. Of these, a large majority are young men and women, while the minorityshow years of service. Enthusiasm and energy pervade the whole school, andwithout exception this is the best session ever held in Cowley County. Unstintedpraise is due Professors Davis and Gridley for their untiring zeal, andupon Superintendent Limerick too much cannot be bestowed. If unwearied effortand constant toil will place our schools in the front rank of the arrayof progress, the position will be won. Our only regret is that businessprevents our constant attendance.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 30, 1884.

Wilson Campbell's trial before Judge Gans last week resulted in his beingremanded to jail, to await the action of the district court. He is underthe same bond--$3,000.

Winfield Courier, July 31, 1884.

The District Court has been petitioned by Messrs. Bliss & Wood tohave condemned the right to raise, and forever maintain, their dam two feetabove the present height. Since the health of the city is at stake, wouldit not be well to discuss this question? First, at the time of the greatflood of six years ago, the waters of the river passed through the centerof the city, between the courthouse and Main Street. Since that date thedam has been raised some three feet, a high railway embankment has beenbuilt on either side of the river, thus preventing a flood from passingon through the bottom lands. A strong embankment has been built on the eastside of the mill, preventing the water from passing around as it used todo. With the water thus confined and the dam raised two feet higher, makingfive feet above the original dam, a repetition of the great flood wouldgreatly damage or destroy the eastern portion of our now beautiful city.Will the COURIER call a special meeting to discuss this important question?Your Reader.

Winfield Courier, August 7, 1884.

Theo. Roosevelt was arrested at Silverdale Tuesday, for stealing a revolverfrom W. B. Huff. He is in jail here awaiting trial.

Arkansas City Republican, August 9, 1884.

The young man, giving his name as Theodore Rosebell, came, yesterdayevening one week, to the residence of Mr. Drury Warren, residing on GrouseCreek, and asked for employment and lodging. On Saturday, Mr. Warren hiredhim. That night Rosebell took his departure. On Sabbath morning his absencewas discovered and investigation developed that a revolver, a razor, oneof the boy's coats, and articles too numerous to mention, were missing.An active search was made for the young man, and he was finally discoveredhiding in the woods. He was promptly arrested, held over Sunday, and Mondaywas incarcerated in the county jail.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 13, 1884.

A man giving his name as W. H. Lane, and undoubtedly insane, was broughtinto town last Friday and delivered over to Deputy Sheriff Rarick. He sayshe is a bridge carpenter, and that his home is in Alamosa, Colorado, wherehis wife, Lizzie Lane, now lives. Capt. Rarick took the unfortunate manto Winfield Friday night and left him in jail.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 20, 1884.

Early Monday morning Henry Coryell, night watch, and John Williams arrestedEarnest Kimmel and Frank Hillman on the charge of highway robbery. Theirpreliminary trial was held before F. P. Schiffbauer, at which the followingfacts were elicited.

Between 8 and 9 o'clock Sunday evening a young man named Macomber, withFrank Hillman, a stranger in this city, came into the Arcade Restaurantand said they had been "held up" at the canal bridge west of town.Hillman didn't appear very much frightened, but soon passed out of the building,and was seen by Williams and Coryell as late as 2 a.m. walking about thestreets with Kimmel. Macomber says he and Hillman had walked down to thebridge, and as soon as they got there, Kimmel stepped out and ordered themto hold up their hands, keeping a revolver leveled at him all the time,but not attempting to cover Hillman. Hillman handed over his pocket-bookand advised Macomber to do the same, which he did, giving up some $78. ThenKimmel started towards town, while the two victims ran across the bridgeand proceeded some fifty yards before turning their steps back to the city.As the officers had seen Hillman and Kimmel together that afternoon andevening, and suspecting the former of being a hard character, suspicionnaturally turned on them. Consequently, they watched the young men untilafter 2 o'clock, and saw them separate and go towards the depot by differentroutes. About 5 o'clock Coryell and Williams proceeded to the depot, wherethe two boys were found in a freight car. After a pretty hard chase, theywere captured and brought uptown. The evidence pointed so strongly towarda scheme having been connected by these two to rob Macomber that EsquireSchiffbauer bound them over in the sum of $500 each to appear in the districtcourt, failing to secure which they were taken to jail yesterday morning.Macomber swears positively that Kimmel was the one to whom he gave his money,which, taken with the fact that Kimmel and Hillman have but recently returnedfrom a spreeing trip to Caldwell, Wellington, and elsewhere, makes an uglycase for the boys, and may result in teaching them a severe lesson.

Winfield Courier, August 21, 1884.

Sheriff McIntire has a small army confined in the jail at present. Thereare fourteen all told inside and on Monday, the yard was full in addition.They are all in for small offenses.

Winfield Courier, August 21, 1884.

Under Sheriff Rarick brought Earnest Kimmell and Frank Hillmore up fromArkansas City Monday for "holding up" one McComber, the eveningbefore, near the bridge, and relieving him of eighty dollars. This additionto the occupants of the jail makes it about as full as sardines in a book.[?not sure of last word?]

Arkansas City Republican, August 23, 1884.

Last Monday morning our citizens were startled by the report that a boldrobbery had been committed just south of the bridge crossing the canal nearwhere Speers' mill formerly stood. The trial which was held Monday afternoon,developed the following facts.

On Saturday, a young man from Caldwell, now known as the "confidenceman," and Ernest Kimmel, ascertained that a young man, called abouttown, "Posey," had about $30 in money on his person. They courtedhim with fervor and endeavored to make him drunk. They were unable to havehim drink beyond a small quantity of liquor, not sufficient to intoxicatehim. On Sunday the same methods were employed, but were alike unsuccessful.On Sunday evening young Kimmel disappeared. The "confidence man"told Posey that there were parties beyond the canal that they could visitand have a "jolly time," and asked the latter if he would accompanyhim. Posey readily assented, and the two started. They had crossed the bridgementioned before, and had passed a short distance beyond, when a third partysuddenly arose before them and commanded them to "hold up your hands."The confidence man was seized with sudden fright and obeyed the commandwith alacrity. Posey followed the example of his illustrious companion.The robber searched both parties, taking a pocket-book from the former,and $78 in cash from Posey. The robber and the confidence man then leftPosey to find his way back to town as best he might. Night Marshal Coryelland John Williams, from suspicious movements, kept the two parties undersurveillance and tracked them to a box-car, which they were seen to enter.Soon after, Messrs. Coryell and Williams approached the car and orderedthe persons within to come out. The persons so commanded left the car inhaste from the other side and strove to escape. After a hard chase, theywere captured. Kimmel endeavored to prove an alibi, but failed.The evidence was so strong that his Honor, Mayor Schiffbauer, bound thetwo parties over to the district court in the sum of $500 each. No one beingfound to stand good for their appearance, they were remanded to the countyjail, there to await their trial for highway robbery.

We understand that the name of the confidence man is Hillman, and Posey'sname is Macomber.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 27, 1884.

Mention was made in last week's issue of an amorous couple arrested inCambridge. Their trial was had before J. E. Snow, of Winfield, last Thursday,and resulted in the man being fined $200 and costs and sentenced to sixmonths in jail; the woman's sentence was thirty days in jail and $25 fine.

Winfield Courier, August 28, 1884.

JOHN BOBBITT, FEED AND SALE STABLE, Ninth avenue, opposite Courthouse.Horses and Ponies bought and sold on commission. Money advanced on stockleft for sale. Particular attention given to the Territory and Texas trade.

Winfield Courier, August 28, 1884.

HENRY E. ASP, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Winfield, Kansas. Office in Hackney Building,opposite the Courthouse.

Winfield Courier, August 28, 1884.

A. S. CAPPER, M. D., PHYSIO-MEDICAL PHYSICIAN and Surgeon. Office inresidence on 10th Avenue, seven blocks east of the courthouse, Winfield,Kansas. All bills due after thirty days.

Winfield Courier, August 28, 1884.

Memorial services on the death of Mr. Jos. D. Vermilye were held at theCourthouse last Sunday morning by Rev. Brittain, rector of Grace Church.

Winfield Courier, August 28, 1884.

The case of R. H. Black, the tree agent who absconded with another man'swife, was tried Thursday before Justice Snow. It resulted in the man beingfined $200 and sentenced to jail for six months and the woman was fined$25 and sentenced to jail for thirty days.

Winfield Courier, August 28, 1884.

Young Roosevelt, who was arrested for stealing a watch, escaped fromjail last Sunday. He had been very sick and was getting better, so the Sherifflet him out to get some fresh air. As soon as the officer's back was turned,he made a break and ran over into Col. Loomis' corn field. A large lot ofmen were out searching for him without avail. The last heard he was seengoing over the hill south of town like an antelope. How he could run inhis weak condition is a mystery for the officers. A reward of twenty dollarsoffered for capture.

LATER. He was captured Monday at Udall, where he had stopped to workat corn shelling.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, August 30, 1884.

Dick Roosevelt, alias Theodore Speer, made his escape from the jail lastSunday morning. He had been quite sick and was allowed the privilege ofa bed in the front part of the building. The morning referred to he managedto get his clothes on unobserved and slip away. The sheriff and his deputyprocured a team apiece and started in pursuit, having received a pointerfrom a woman who had given the fugitive his supper Sunday evening. The runawaywas finally overhauled at Udall and brought back. He is what might be termedan exceedingly hard citizen. Winfield Telegram.

Winfield Courier, September 18, 1884.

A bridge meeting will be held at the Courthouse in Winfield, at two o'clocknext Saturday, for the purpose of considering the public bridge questionas relating to the people of the county. Let all turn out. Order of Com.

Winfield Courier, September 18, 1884.

A Mass Convention of the people of Cowley County without regard to pastpolitical affiliation who are opposed to monopoly rule in the government,and who favor a rule of the people and the election of Gen. Butler to thePresidency will be held at the Courthouse in Winfield on Saturday, September20, 1884, at 10 o'clock a.m., for the purpose of placing in nomination acounty ticket. By order of Committee. W. A. TIPTON, Chairman.

Winfield Courier, September 18, 1884.

Justice Buckman has had his hands full during the past few weeks in entertainingArkansas City unlawful dealers in the ardent, introduced by Sheriff McIntireand his assistants. So warm has the atmosphere of the Terminus become forwhiskey vendors that few of them have had time to look back as they madea hasty exit into the Territory--what few escaped much costlier justice.E. C. Mason, who appealed a case to the district court two weeks ago, wasre-arrested again Monday. He deposited seventy-five dollars and the casewas continued to give him a chance to raise the remaining fines and costs.W. N. Lewis lies in the county jail awaiting a trial next Friday, asidefrom a fifty dollar fine in Judge Kreamer's court at Arkansas City. OneBluebaugh is also in the toils. This onslaught of justice cast consternationamong the other violators and Barcaw, Griffith, and others of the Terminusskipped for the dark recesses of the Territory.

Excerpt from long article...

Winfield Courier, September 18, 1884.

A. W. Makle, city prisoner serving out fine in county jail for assaultand battery, was released.

Arkansas City Republican, September 20, 1884.

At the trial Monday afternoon of Bluebaugh for selling liquor illegally,he was dismissed by the city; but the state placed him under arrest andhe was taken to Winfield and placed in jail.

Winfield Courier, September 25, 1884.

A meeting of the Blaine and Logan Club of Winfield was held at the CourthouseMonday evening. The meeting came to order by electing Mr. A. H. Limerick,Chairman, and W. A. McCartney, Secretary. The object of the meeting wasstated by W. J. Wilson. Speeches were made by T. H. Soward and W. P. Hackneyin favor of the complete organization and equipment of a Blaine and Loganclub. It was decided to organize the club into three companies of torch-bearersand one Flambeau club. The following officers were elected: Colonel Whiting,Commander of battalion and D. L. Kretsinger, Adjutant; Spencer Miner, Captain"Co. A"; Frank Finch, 1st Lieutenant; M. B. Shields, 2nd Lieutenant;T. J. Harris, 3rd Lieutenant; Capt. J. B. Nipp, Captain of "Co. B":W. P. Hackney 1st Lieutenant; John McGuire, 2nd Lieutenant; H. H. Siverd,3rd Lieutenant; Cap Steuven, Captain of the Flambeau club; H. G. Norton,1st Lieutenant; W. A. McCartney, 2nd Lieutenant; Frank H. Greer, 3rd Lieutenant.The election of officers for "Co. C" was deferred until Tuesdayevening. A meeting of the officers of the different companies was calledfor Wednesday morning for the purpose of appointing various committees,and deciding on the kind and number of suits and torches to be ordered.After the completion of business of the meeting, Henry E. Asp was calledon, and responded in one of his characteristic speeches, after which themeeting adjourned.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

Attention. The Blaine and Logan Club will meet in the Courthouse nextMonday evening, for uniforming and drill. All members are requested to bepresent.

Arkansas City Republican, October 11, 1884.

Billy Gray arrested two negroes last week on the charge of horse stealing.It is alleged they stole a pony at Ponca Agency and two over by Caldwell.They were taken to Winfield and placed in jail.

Winfield Courier, October 16, 1884.

Flora Harrison, a young girl about fifteen years old, was arrested Tuesdayand lodged in the county jail on charge of petty larceny. While Mrs. Holmeswas watching the political procession Monday, the girl entered her house,found a porte-monnaie containing five dollars on the center table, and walkedout with it. On its being missed she was traced through the identificationof a neighbor, who saw her enter the house. The girl is comely and brightand seems to be surrounded with a strange degree of mystery, having roamedfrom Philadelphia to Colorado, remaining there a short time with an aunt,and turning up here under circ*mstances very hidden. She carries an airof innocence which makes her case very pitiable, putting in much time inconvulsive sobs. She is homeless and friendless, and our public-spiritedladies are proffering assistance and encouragement.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 22, 1884.

Last Saturday morning C. M. Hollister, deputy sheriff of Sumner Countyand assistant city marshal of Caldwell, was murdered while attempting toarrest a man by the name of Ben or Bob Cross, near Hunnewell. Cross waswanted for abducting a Mr. Hannum's daughter, and a posse went over fromCaldwell for the purpose of taking him. Hollister commanded him to surrenderand the door of the house in which Cross was staying was kicked open, whenCross fired upon the party, killing Hollister instantly. He then made hisescape with nothing on but his shirt. He was followed into the Territoryby a crowd of men, but at last accounts had not yet been captured. Hollisterhad been deputy United States marshal, but resigned at the last term ofcourt. He was a good officer and brave man. The city of Caldwell offered$200 reward for Cross, dead or alive.

LATER. Cross was captured last Sunday about five miles south and tenmiles west of Hunnewell. He was taken to Wellington, but the sheriff, fearinga mob, sent him over to Winfield. Monday afternoon, as the colored soldierswhich passed through this city were nearing Winfield, somebody telephonedSheriff McIntire that a mob was coming to hang Cross. Our sheriff immediatelyhustled his prisoner into a buggy and drove to El Dorado, changing horsestwice, where Cross was placed in jail, and where he now is. No one knowswho did the telephoning.

Winfield Courier, October 23, 1884.

The young girl whom we mentioned last week as being in the toils forpetty larceny, in the presence of the noble ladies of our Woman's ChristianTemperance Union, told a very different story. Her name was Mable Gray andher parents live in Wellington, the father being a shoemaker. He mothertook her to Wichita to remain with a lady of that place, and becoming dissatisfied,she drifted to this place. Jailor Finch telegraphed the parents, boughther a ticket, and sent her home, from where this rugged experience willkeep her from again wandering. She was very penitent.

Winfield Courier, October 23, 1884.

C. M. Hollister, deputy Sheriff of Sumner County, was shot and instantlykilled last Saturday morning near Hunnewell, by Ben Cross, a desperado hewas trying to arrest. Cross was wanted for abduction and when the possefound him, he was with his wife at their farm home. He refused to surrender,the door was kicked open, and a trial made to take him by force. Cross openedfire with a Winchester, the wife ran out of the house, and the party wereabout to fire the house to force their man out, when Cross sent a ball throughthe heart of Hollister and by the aid of his wife escaped in the darkness,with nothing but his shirt and gun. He traveled on foot some twenty-fivemiles west, hotly pursued by a large posse, when they closed in on him.He was placed in the Wellington jail, but threats of lynching were so loudthat he was brought to Winfield Sunday evening and placed in jail here.Sheriff McIntire and Tom Herrod took him from the jail and guarded him duringSunday and Monday nights, fearing a mob from Wellington. Cross has beenin numerous deviltry in Sumner County and other places, one of his latestepisodes being a shooting scrape in Wellington. It was only through thegreatest precaution on the part of the officers that he escaped swift andsure retribution on a limb. Hollister was one of the bravest men on theborder, and a terror to evil-doers.

Winfield Courier, October 23, 1884.

The Courthouse has been thronged since Tuesday by the immense numberof witnesses from all parts of the county subpoenaed to appear before theGrand Jury.

Arkansas City Republican, October 25, 1884.

Wm. Barcaw, the "blind tiger" man, was taken to Winfield Saturdayon refusal to pay his fine and costs assessed by Judge Kreamer, for sellingliquor. His fine and costs amounted to over $300, and Mr. Barcaw by thetime he lays it out in jail will have an excellent opportunity to ponderover the Prohibition question.

Excerpts from article...

Winfield Courier, November 6, 1884.

State vs. James Stansberry--petit larceny. Plead guilty and sentencedto one hour in county jail and to pay costs.

State vs. Edward F. Shindle, violation liquor law. Found guilty by juryon 3rd jaunt, sentenced to fifty days in county jail, permit forfeited,and costs to pay; he was placed under bond of $500 for good behavior forone year, to stand committed until same is given.

Arkansas City Republican, November 8, 1884.

Court adjourned last Monday. The jail is full of prisoners. None butcriminal cases were tried.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 12, 1884.

The Grand Jury found indictments against the following parties in ourcity upon whom warrants were duly served by Deputy Sheriff Rarick.

Dr. M. P. Roe, for writing illegal prescriptions. Bond was given in thesum of one thousand dollars for his appearance at the next term of court.

C. G. Thompson, for writing illegal prescriptions. 2 counts. Bond $1,000in each case, which was given.

Kan Moore, for selling liquor contrary to law. Bond for $300 was given.

One Slade, a fruit tree man, was arrested for embezzlement and forgery.Bond $2,00, in default he was committed to jail.

Indictments were found against several other parties, but the place thatknew them knows them no more. Hence they were not served.

Winfield Courier, November 13, 1884.

At the request of Jailor Finch, the Grand Jury while in session inspectedcarefully the county jail and pronounced it unsafe and irreparable and recommendedto the County Commissioners the building of a new and more commodious bastille.Cowley is assuming proportions worthy a respectable, safe, and roomy jailand the commissioners will no doubt see the feasibility of a ten thousanddollar investment in this way.

Winfield Courier, November 13, 1884.

The temperance workers of Cowley County are earnestly requested to meetwith the officers of the County Temperance Union at the Courthouse in thiscity on Thursday, December 4th, at ten o'clock a.m., for the purpose offollowing up this triumphant State election with aggressive work for thecause of prohibition. Let every vice-president and every member of the Union,especially, be present and bring all your prohibition friends. We have anopen field for labor; let us improve it. By order of C. T. U.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 19, 1884.

The temperance workers of Cowley County are earnestly requested to meetwith the officers of the county temperance union at the courthouse in Winfieldon Thursday, December 4, at ten o'clock a.m., for the purpose of followingup this triumphant state election with aggressive work for the cause ofprohibition.

Winfield Courier, December 4, 1884.

One of the pleasantest features of Thanksgiving day in Winfield was thepicnic dinner of the Juvenile Templars of the county, under supervisionof Mrs. E. D. Garlick, chief of this work for the county and state. Severalhundred little faces appeared early at the courthouse, those who could,having baskets full enough to provide for those less fortunate. Everythingconceivable in the culinary line was there and many a little one who wouldn'thave had much at home shared a feast with those who were blessed with plenty.How could Thanksgiving be more appropriately celebrated? Interesting exerciseswere given for the entertainment of the little folks, and to them it wasa most happy day. In interesting and instructing the little folks, Mrs.Garlick is most successful and is doing a world of good.

Winfield Courier, December 4, 1884.

DIED. Last Saturday as Mr. David Hahn, of Vernon, was crossing the tollbridge at Oxford he got into an altercation with the gate-keeper, whichresulted in the keeper shooting him through the breast, from the effectsof which he died Monday. The shootist was arrested and is now confined injail at Wellington. Mr. Hahn said that he had a row with the keeper aboutthe toll and finally told him he would pay it, and while getting out hispocket book, the fellow shot him. The keeper says that Mr. Hahn came athim with a wagon rod and he told him to stand back; but he kept coming,so he shot. Mr. Hahn was one of the largest farmers on the Arkansas Valleyand came here from Indiana some two or three years ago.

Excerpt from article...

Arkansas City Republican, December 6, 1884.

State of Kansas vs. Texas Frank and Anna Wagstaff keeping house. Fined,Texas Frank, $25 and costs. He was committed to jail. Anna Wagstaff wasturned over to her brother on account of age; she being yet under 16 yearsof age.

Winfield Courier, December 11, 1884.

A good representation of the Temperance workers of the county assembledat the courthouse on last Thursday morning, according to a call of Rev.B. Kelly, president of the County Temperance Organization, for the planningof vigorous work throughout Cowley. The old organization was made auxiliaryto the State Temperance Union and named "The Cowley County TemperanceUnion." The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President,A. H. Limerick; vice-president, S. H. Jennings; Secretary, Mrs. W. B. Caton;treasurer, Miss Fannie Stretch. Last year's plan of districting the countywas re-adopted, with the following district vice-presidents who have chargeof the work in their townships, appointing their own assistants.

First District, embracing the townships of Maple, Ninnescah, Rock, Fairview,and Richland, Rev. C. P. Graham, New Salem.

Second District, Omnia, Silver Creek, Sheridan, Harvey, and Windsor,S. Wilkins, Cambridge.

Third District, Dexter and Otter, S. A. Smith, Dexter.

Fourth District, Cedar and Spring Creek, A. Gilkey, Maple City.

Fifth District, Silverdale, Creswell, and Bolton, Rev. S. B. Fleming,Arkansas City.

Sixth District, Vernon, Walnut, Tisdale, Beaver, Pleasant Valley, andLiberty, J. W. Millspaugh, Vernon.

Seventh District, City of Winfield, S. H. Jennings.

Pithy addresses were made, the best plans of work thoroughly discussed,and the meeting was very profitable.

Arkansas City Republican, December 13, 1884.

DIED. David Hahn, living near Oxford, was fatally shot last Saturdaymorning by Simeon Baughn, the tollgate-keeper. Mr. Hahn was on his way toOxford, and arriving at the toll-bridge spanning the Arkansas, found thegate locked, and attempted to burst the lock. About this time Baughn arrivedand in the war of words which followed, Hahn was cruelly shot by Baughn.Baughn gave himself up and is now in jail at Wellington.

Winfield Courier, December 18, 1884.

The Lutherans will hold services on Christmas in the Courthouse at 1o'clock p.m. All friends are cordially invited to attend. Rev. Ehlers willpreach.

Arkansas City Republican, December 20, 1884.

Geo. Andrews, alias "Reddy," was arrested last Saturday eveningby Capt. Rarick, for stealing two horses from the Osage reservation. Capt.found him asleep at his boarding house and without disturbing his slumbers,slipped a beautiful pair of steel bracelets on his wrists. "Reddy"was considerably surprised when awakened. He was taken before Judge Bonsalland bound over in the sum of $1,000 to appear at the U. S. Court at Wichita.He failed to give bond and Capt. took him up to the county jail.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 14, 1885.

Our officers ran in two young men last week, who had been selling jewelryhere rather freely, and at ruinously low prices. The men's actions lookedrather suspicious and when the marshal saw them selling ladies' gold watchesfor a mere song, they ran the young bloods in. They, however, had succeededin disposing of four gold watches to different parties and an unknown amountof other jewelry. The officers could not prove that the jewelry was stolen,and so preferred the charge of carrying concealed weapons. They were convictedof this charge; and not being able to pay the fine, were sent to the countyjail for thirty days. W. J. Gray escorted them to that elegant abode lastSaturday afternoon.

The boys--for boys they were, being hardly past age--had been very close-mouthed,keeping all they knew to themselves. On the way to Winfield they talkeda little, enough to give the officers a clue to work on. They intimatedthat the swag had been captured near Carthage, Missouri, and said that thiswas their first bad break, and if they got out of this, they would neverdo anything out of the way again. The marshal also learned that they hailedoriginally from Iowa, and had left on account of some "youthful indiscretions."

The officers found in their satchel a quantity of jewelry, having twodifferent cost and selling prices marked on them--indicating that they hadbeen stolen from two stocks. We were unable to learn the marks. They hadonly one watch left, a silver hunting case. They said they started withtwelve or fifteen. The amount found with them was about $100. As near ascould be ascertained, one of the parties' name was Stone.

The cause of the downfall of these boys, who appeared like nice, gentlemanlyfellows, was evident upon their being searched. They had a number of obscenepictures, obscene stories, letters, etc., and this, no doubt, was the beginningof their downfall. This will certainly prove a warning to them. They arenot out of the woods yet, however, as likely before their sentence of thirtydays expires, the officers will find out from where the goods were stolen,and they will have to face that charge.

Excerpt from article...

Arkansas City Traveler, January 14, 1885.

The cases disposed of before Police Judge Kreamer last week are as follows.

Richard Roe and John Doe, carrying concealed weapons, each $10 and costs.Not having the wherewithal, they were committed to the county jail for thirtydays.

Article taken from Winfield Courier...

Arkansas City Republican, January 17, 1885.

E. Kimmel, who was discharged by the October term of the District Courtfrom a charge of robbery, at Arkansas City, was rearrested Monday on anotherphase of the same charge, and now languishes in the bastille.

Lindsay Gillespie, an orphan ward of Sheriff McIntire, who left for partsunknown last fall, was found at Derby, Sedgwick County, this week, and isagain a privileged boarder at the Hotel de Finch. He is ten or twelve yearsold, and was left at Maple City last year by his father, penniless and alone.Our officials made Sheriff McIntire his guardian.

Barrow Brothers, four in number, were arrested and put in jail last week,charged with stealing millet hay in this city. They gave bond Tuesday toappear before Justice Buckman for a preliminary hearing next Monday.

Sheriff McIntire found two young men at Arkansas City Saturday, withvalises full of jewelry, and a good supply of fire arms on their persons.He took them in and they now await developments under county hospitality.

The jail now contains nineteen victims, criminals of all classes andconditions. No criminal escapes the keen scent of Sheriff McIntire.

Arkansas City Republican, January 24, 1885.

Word reached Capt. Rarick yesterday morning there had been a jail deliveryat Wichita and several U. S. prisoners had escaped. Among them was Smith,the soldier who shot Mrs. Elliott at Ft. Reno; Perry, who killed a man nearHunnewell, in cold blood; and two horse thieves. It is generally supposedthat they received material from some outsiders by which their escape wasmade. The prisoners made keys of babbitt metal and unlocked the doors andgot out into the passageway, and then dug a hole through the wall. As yetthe fugitives have not been captured.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1885.

Sheriff McIntire and Capt. Rarick effected an important capture Tuesdaymorning, in the person of Bob Perry, who broke jail in Wichita last Wednesday.He was found across the Walnut River concealed. A reward of $50 was offeredfor his arrest. Capt. Rarick took him to Wichita on the afternoon train.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1885.

E. A. Barron observed early one morning last week a girl emerging fromthe Methodist Church. This circ*mstance raised his curiosity and he madean investigation and found that the church had been occupied that night,as a fire was burning and things were somewhat in confusion. He promptlynotified the marshal, who identified the girl as Alida Vandermark, who wasbrought here from the East by S. Matlack to work for him, and was dischargedon account of certain disgraceful actions. She was arrested and confessedthat Ery Miller and herself had been in there all that night. Miller wassoon hunted up and the justice before whom they were arraigned, fined them$50 and costs each, amounting to $109, and sentenced them to the countyjail until such fine and costs were paid.

This is the most disgraceful proceeding that has come to light for along time. The heinousness of the offense demanded all they got--not takinginto consideration the fact that the church of God was defiled by theiractions. No punishment can be too severe for them.

The startling intelligence was vouchsafed by the young reprobate, thathe or some other--which, is not quite clear--had frequently done this. Whenour people are subject, not only to the disgrace of such proceedings butto the desecration of their place of worship, it is high time we move ourselvesand get rid of such characters as Kansas City is now doing--expel them byforce from our midst, with a warning never to return.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1885.

Things have been somewhat livelier in this line for the past week.

City of Ark. City vs. Ery Miller, complaint of E. A. Barron, presidentof the M. E. Church Board of Trustees, plead not guilty; fined $50 and costs,total $54.50, sentenced to the county jail until such fine and costs arepaid.

Ditto vs. Alida Vandermark, same complaint, fine and sentence.

Ditto vs. D. F. Best, fast driving. $5 and costs, total $9.50.

State vs. Alida Vandermark, unlawful cohabiting as married, $5 and costs,total $31.18, committed to county jail.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 11, 1885.

A man named Frank Randles was lately arrested at Iola, charged with incestin marrying his cousin. There is a law in Kansas making the marrying ofcousins a penitentiary offense, but like many other laws, it is practicallya dead letter, and but few are ever arrested for the offense. If all whohave done this were arrested, it would put a good many in the penitentiary.Randles was bound over to court, and in default of $1,000 bail was committedto jail. He escaped recently, and is now at large, and we doubt very muchif any great effort will be made to recapture him. Colony Free Press.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, February 14, 1885.

A public meeting was called at the courthouse in Winfield, Thursday evening,for the purpose of devising some means to try and give the Hub a boom thecoming summer. T. H. Soward called the meeting to order and came very nearmaking his old campaign speech. He wished the Hub had a Jim Hill to buildthem a canal from the Arkansas River to Winfield, or do something to adda little life to the capital of Cowley. Next speaker was Charlie Black;he said they were going to build the Narrow Gauge but that the company haddecided to make it a Broad Gauge; they wanted the people of Winfieldto give them $40,000, and the townships along the line of the road to payas much as they could legally vote for railroad bonds. They would not askfor county bonds, as they were afraid the county would not vote them, theycame so near defeating them before.

Next speaker was Bro. Kinney; he said he knew nothing about railroadsor worldly matters, but would entertain the audience with the war song ofthe salvation army; he sang "A holy war is raging, tramp, tramp; theIrish are throwing dynamite into the British camp," etc.

Pap Millington was called, but was not present; he was busy preparingto turn over the post office to George Rembaugh.

Next speaker was M. L. Robinson, who said they would build the NarrowBroad Gauge to Winfield, if they got sufficient bonds, but Winfieldcould not vote them $40,000 and also aid the north and south road, as thelaw would not allow them to vote sufficient bonds to build both roads; andhe thought the people ought to aid the N. G. and let the other roads looksomewhere else for aid.

Next speaker was J. C. Long, who said he had about come to the conclusionthat he had settled in a community of drones, without life or energy, buthe thought they were waking up, and would talk liberally, certainly talkwas cheap.

Joe O'Hare said he was in favor of digging the canal, then they wouldhave plenty of water and sand enough to make it possible to get throughthe Winfield mud.

The chair then appointed a committee of seven to draw up a constitutionand by-laws for the society, and it was voted to call it "The WinfieldEnterprise Association."

Bro. Kinney then announced that tomorrow the salvation army would holdpublic meetings on the streets, at the churches, and at the office of theEnterprise Association.

Meeting adjourned to meet next Thursday evening. MORE ANON.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, February 14, 1885.

Thursday Capt. Rarick arrested Lewis C. Rice and Blanch Bigsby for co-habitation.He took the guilty pair to Winfield, where they now languish in the countyjail.

Arkansas City Republican, February 14, 1885.

Wash. Barcaw, the man who was in the county jail from here for violatingthe prohibition law, was released by the County Commissioners Wednesday.He now perambulates our streets.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 18, 1885.

Mr. Rice called our attention to the following paragraph in the Republicanof last week.

"Thursday Capt. Rarick arrested Lewis C. Rice and Blanch Bigsbyfor co-habiting. He took the guilty pair to Winfield, where they now languishin the county jail."

He desired to make a statement of the facts in the case, and the followingis MR. RICE'S STATEMENT.

I was arrested last Thursday, but was not in jail, as I gave bond immediately.Blanch Rigsby has not been in this city or county since September 28, 1884,and consequently was not arrested. I was charged with unlawfully co-habitingwith her, but it is a clear case of MALICIOUS LIBEL, gotten up by my wifeto injure my reputation, and help her in her endeavor to obtain a divorcefrom me and to obtain control of our child. The facts are, that Blanch Rigsbykept house for me for two months; but she was a lady and no improper relationswhatever existed between us. My wife endeavored last meeting of the GrandJury to have me indicted on this charge, but failed. My wife is a bad woman,who has run away from me once or twice with other men, and was caught inadultery with a Winfield lawyer. She informed me that if I did not let herhave control of the child, she would have me arrested, and she did so lastweek. It is but justice that, since the matter has been aired, the truthshould be told. As to Blanch Rigsby, I have neither seen nor heard fromher since last September, nor do I know where she is. It is a trick to stealmy child.

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, February 18, 1885.

The Supreme Court has refused a writ of habeas corpus in the case ofthe Caldwell saloon men. All they will have to do now is to pay up or stayin jail. Good. Wellington Press.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, February 21, 1885.

The Caldwell whiskeyites are having a little trouble. Four of them arein jail in Wellington to the tune of sixteen hundred dollars. WinfieldCourier.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, February 28, 1885.

WINFIELD, KANSAS, Feb. 25. Chas. Lewis, who is held here on the chargeof blowing open the safe in Smith & Zook's store, attempted to breakjail last evening, and came very near being successful. The other prisoners,who were not locked in their cells at the time, would also have escapedhad the attempt been made a few minutes earlier. Lewis was the only onewho succeeded in getting out, and he was recaptured by the deputy sheriff,Frank Finch, just outside of the jail yard. It is the custom to lock theprisoners at 9 o'clock, and then Lewis was missing. He had torn up the flooringin the west room, where the wood had become rotten, and then dug from underthe foundation to the outside of the jail. The means used for digging outwas a two-inch augur; which must have been supplied from the outside.

Arkansas City Republican, February 28, 1885.

The last of the Caldwell saloon men have been released from jail, complyingwith the compromise offered by the board of county commissioners, whichwas, upon the payment of $100 and costs each, they would be liberated.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 7, 1885.

Dr. Samuel Thompson of Maple City was arrested Tuesday and taken to Winfieldto be tried for the charge of selling liquor illegally. Thompson plead guilty,but all the same it will take within the neighborhood of $150 to settlethe matter. He lies in jail now.

Arkansas City Republican, March 7, 1885.

On Feb. 5 H. M. Epler went to E. E. McDowell, the jeweler, and purchaseda watch on the credit system, promising to pay on the following Saturday.He told Mr. McDowell he was an employee of the Star Livery Stable and ashe was driving the stage between here and Geuda, he needed the time piece.Two hours later Epler left the town on the train. When the following Saturdayrolled around, Epler failed to come to time. Accordingly officers were puton the track of Epler and his whereabout was discovered to be at Sedan.Sheriff McIntire went after him the last part of last week and brought himto Arkansas City last Saturday. He was tried before Mayor Schiffbauer, whofined him $5, the costs of the watch, and the costs of the case, and orderedthat he be incarcerated in the county jail until it should be liquidated.He was taken to Winfield and put in jail, where he remained until Wednesdaynight, when his brother arrived and paid all charges, amounting to $77.25.The price of the watch was only $12.

Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.

Sheriffs McIntire and Finch are circulating petitions asking for an appropriationof $15,000 for the building of a new county jail. This is a move in theright direction.

Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.

Bob Douty, of Saline County, Ohio, was arrested Monday morning by BillGray, Sheriff McIntire, and Capt. Rarick. Douty was wanted back in Ohiofor murdering a man in a saloon row about a month ago. He was so taken bysurprise when our officers made the arrest that he offered no resistance.He was taken to Winfield and lodged in jail to await the coming of the SalineCounty officers. A handsome reward was out for Douty's capture, of whichour officers will take a goodly portion.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 18, 1885.

We have refrained from commenting on the outrageous scandal excitingthe people of Winfield, simply because we had no way of getting at the factsof the case. The circ*mstances are as follows.

Lyda Vandermark, the young woman sentenced to the county jail from thiscity for desecrating the M. E. Church, was taken pity on by some of theelderly ladies of Winfield, who paid her fine and took her to one of theirnumber to be taken care of for awhile. Here she was clothed and fed andhad a doctor called to attend her. This was done in the most christian-likespirit, and was a most commendable act.

But the woman in whose charge she was placed, caring more for a richmorsel of scandal to roll under her tongue and talk over with other familiarscandal mongers than the salvation of the poor girl, endeavored to get thegirl to give the names of those she had seen at the house of ill fame runby Mollie Burke. The girl did not know any names, and the old woman tookher around town, up and down the streets, into the stores, offices, etc.,and had her point out those she had seen at the house mentioned. Seeingthe delight it gave her to thus point out certain ones, she, to please her,went at it wholesale and placed her dirty smirch on nearly every inhabitantof Winfield. Men whose private lives are as pure and unsullied as that ofany man could be, who never were near the house, were accused in this wholesaledefamation. Such an action was and is condemned by all. No person but onewhose mind is specially adapted by long practice to lewd and lasciviousthoughts and conversations would have undertaken it. It is worthy of remarkthat only one of the ladies who took her out of the jail had anything todo with it or any knowledge of it. And the names of pure and Christian womenhave been coupled with this act of vandalism as unjustly as were many menby the depraved and diseased woman of easy virtue. The young woman, thanksto the genuine kindness of a christian lady, a member of the Episcopal Churchof Winfield, who paid her expenses and saw her safely consigned to the homefor unfortunates at Leavenworth, was responsible for placing Miss Vandermarkin the way of better things, if she is so minded.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 18, 1885.

Mr. Murray, Sumner County's young county attorney, is making it exceedinglywarm for violators of the prohibition law. Last week, among others, he arrestedM. David, of Geuda Springs, who languished in Cowley's jail for severalmonths last year, and also was the guest of Sumner County for awhile, onlike charges. This fellow has been constantly violating the law ever sinceit has been a law; even his children peddling the stuff while he was injail. No punishment can be too severe for him, and a light sentence wouldbe an injustice.

Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.

The neighborhood northeast of this city was all torn up last week. Thefacts as near as we could gather them, were about as follows. It seems thatWilliam Schafstall and Lewis Miller held a grudge against one Charles Bode,the cause for which deponent saith not. They met him out and gave him whatPaddy gave the drum. Then they got guns and went hunting for John Gildhouse.The latter getting wind of the trouble, came to this city, swore out a warrant,which was placed in the hands of officers. The officers got after Miller,who took to the brush. The next morning Leffler and Graham were on the groundagain and captured the gentlemen. They plead guilty to the charge and werefined and placed under bonds to keep the peace. In the meantime Bode hadmade complaint before Judge Buckman at Winfield, and soon as released fromcustody here, deputy sheriff Tom Herrod, took them in charge, and in JudgeBuckman's court a revenue of about thirty-five dollars each was assessed.Miller paid his, but Schafstall had to go to jail. Miller has always beenconsidered a quiet, inoffensive man and is single. Schafstall is said tohave a wife in Indiana, and by some is considered what is now termed a b-a-a-dman. Burden Eagle.

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, March 25, 1885.

Below will be found the bill in full, as it passed the Legislature onthe 7th inst., and which was on the same day approved by the Governor. Byreference to the diagram inserted in the bill, it will be seen that thecattlemen in the Cherokee Strip and the Texas Panhandle have been favored,as well as those west of the Panhandle in the same latitude.

No person or persons shall, between the first day of March and the firstday of December of any year, drive or cause to be driven into or throughany county or part thereof in this State, or turn upon or caused to be turned,or kept upon any highway, range, common, or unenclosed pasture within thisState, any cattle capable of communicating or liable to impart what is knownas Texas, splenic, or Spanish fever. Any person violating any provisionof this act shall upon conviction thereof be adjudged guilty of a misdemeanor,and shall for each offense be fined not less than one hundred dollars andnot more than two thousand dollars, or be imprisoned in the county jailnot less than thirty days and not more than one year, or by both such fineand imprisonment.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 1, 1885.

We beg pardon of our readers for again endeavoring to set the WinfieldTribune aright. We have come to the conclusion that to undertake thetutorship of this youthful prodigy is a government contract, a mule contractat that. This time it is not an error of the head, ignorance in short, buta lack of ripeness, a pulled-too-soonness.

We have reference to a squib that appeared in last week's paper, in referenceto a tramp and his "touching" meeting with a relative in the countyjail. The writer of the local, of course, knows a tramp when he sees him,smells him from afar, as it were. But the aforesaid manipulator of thatwhich is mightier than the sword, like our mutual but somewhat distantlyremoved relative, Eve, is liable to err. He observed the rough exterior,the coarse clothing, and the unshaven features of the stranger, and he immediatelyproceeded to knock the dust from off his feet and apply his perfumed kerchiefto his nose, crying "unclean, unclean." From this it was but astep for the mighty brain of the aforementioned moulder of public opinionto evolve, with painful contortion of the mouth and many sharpenings ofpencil, the word "tramp." He wot not that in the deep recessesof the stranger's nether garments, vulgarly called pants pockets, therethen reposed sufficient filthy lucre to have purchased not only the entireworldly effects of the writer but also his brother's whole office; and havingpaid off the mortgages, to have loaned him enough to start the best dailypaper in Southern Kansas. Because the stranger, who had traveled from California,and is a railroad conductor, and, consequently, frequently rode on the engineand other places subject to the dust and cinders of a train, in order tospend a few minutes with old friends, and was somewhat dust begrimed andotherwise unfit to attend a parlor matinee, because the stranger was thusunfit to associate with the before alluded to dudelike youngster, he wascalled a "tramp." As he is the son of one of our prominent citizens,a man of means, a gentleman and an old citizen returning after an absenceof eight or nine years, we mention the above gentle hint to the Tribunequill shover, in order to convince him that sometimes "appearancesare deceitful," and that an ass occasionally brays when a canary wouldsound as sweet.

Arkansas City Republican, Wednesday, April 4, 1885.

The time when prairie fires becomes prevalent is approaching, and thefollowing law in regard to setting out fires may be of interest. Section282, chapter 31, of the compiled laws of Kansas, reads:

"Any person or persons who shall, between the first day of Augustand the fifteenth day of the following May, build or kindle, or engage inbuilding or kindling any fire upon lands not his or their own, or upon landnot occupied by him or them as a tenant or tenants, and leave the same unextingished,shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be punished by a finenot exceeding fifty dollars, nor less than two dollars, or be imprisonedin the county jail for a period not more than one month nor less than tendays, or by both such fine and imprisonment."

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 11, 1885.

A colored teamster belonging to the U. S. Troops was arrested Thursdaynight late for drunkenness and housed over till morning in our $100,000jail. In the morning he was taken before Judge Kreamer and fined $2 andcosts. [See article April 15, 1885, below. MAW]

Excerpts from long article...

Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.

From the Daily Courier we glean the proceedings of the millof justice.

Thursday was a big day. The case of the state vs. V. W. Akin, violationof the old prohibitory law, at Tannehill, was tried by the court, and thedefendant acquitted. This is a very peculiar case, appealed from JusticeSnow's court. Last fall J. H. Watts and Akin started to Winfield. When theyreached Tom Poor's, Watts proposed to Akin that the latter go in and procurea pint of whiskey, and gave him a half dollar to pay for it. Somebody gotwind of this and had Poor arrested for selling it. Of course, Watts andAkin were the principal witnesses, and the latter swore that Poor refusedthe money and merely loaned them the liquor. But Akin wasn't quite cuteenough to engineer his story through and left the kink of his having keptthe fifty cents given him by Watts, thus getting himself into Poor's shoes.Poor was then discharged and Akin arrested. Judge Torrance held that asboth drank the liquor, there could be no delivery excepting on the partof Poor--the two being the receivers--and therefore no violation of theold law.

The bond of Alice Jeffries, charged with being an accomplice in the Smith& Zook safe burglary last January, was forfeited and her case continuedto the next term. New bonds fixed at $9,000.

The case against Lewis for burglarizing this safe, will be dismissed,and he will plead guilty to jail-breaking. Having been caught emerging fromthe three-foot tunnel made under the wall of the jail, he couldn't get outof that charge. The penalty is imprisonment in the "pen" not exceedingtwo years or more than six months in the county bastille.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 15, 1885.

On Thursday evening just as the performances had closed at Highland Hall,the retiring spectators were treated to a free exhibition on the sidewalk.Two or three of our city guardians had a refractory prisoner in charge,and as he refused to be taken to jail, they were carrying him thither bytheir united efforts. The voice of the prisoner attracted a crowd, and theLeland Hotel was emptied of its guests as the stormy procession passed by.The offender was a colored teamster in the service of the quartermaster,and the next morning he was fined $2 and costs for too free indulgence inthe ardent.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 27, 1885.

Be it ordained by the mayor and councilmen of the city of ArkansasCity, Kansas.

SECTION 1. That any person who shall take, steal, and carry away anymoney or personal property or effects of another, under the value of twentydollars (not being the subject of grand larceny without regard to value),shall be deemed guilty of petty larceny, and on conviction shall be punishedby confinement in the jail of the city, not exceeding three months, or byfine in any sum not to exceed one hundred dollars, or by both such fineand imprisonment at the discretion of the police judge.

SECTION 2. That any person who shall assault and beat or wound anotherunder circ*mstances not to constitute any of the higher grade of offencesagainst the laws of the state, shall be deemed guilty of assault and battery,and shall upon conviction be fined in any sum not exceeding one hundreddollars, or by imprisonment in the city jail not exceeding three months.

SECTION 3. That any person charged with the violation of any of the provisionsof this ordinance, shall have a speedy trial before the police judge ofthe city, and shall be entitled to all the rights, privileges, and immunitiesof persons charged with like offences under the laws of the state, and thepolice judge shall in all such cases proceed in the manner required by lawin the trial of like cases before justices of the peace.

SECTION 4. This ordinance will be in force and take effect on and afterits publication once in the Arkansas City TRAVELER.

Approved May 18th, 1885.

Attest, JAS. BENEDICT, Clerk.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 10, 1885.

The vote on the jail bonds, last week, was 1767 against, to 455 for,a negative majority of 1,312.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 10, 1885.

The election last week on the proposition to issue $20,000 of countybonds to build a jail was not an eminent success. It did not come squarelybefore the people, and when they were required to express their will atthe polls on the question of taxing themselves for the erection of publicbuildings, the larger portion of the voters stayed away, while the majorityof those who voted cast their ballots against it. So large a sum of moneyto house a few evil doers was considered excessive, and the present accommodationswill have to do awhile longer.

Arkansas City Republican, June 27, 1885.

Poor Winfield! How near the bottom rung of the ladder that city is approachingin the criminal calendar! First was the roller skating regime, which lasteduntil last Saturday. Then for a time she was infested by a gang of safe-blowers.She had not broken loose from their grasp until a Jesse James gang of boot-blacksmade their appearance and annoyed the good people of the Hub by committingall sorts of petty thefts. Next in order were the jail-breakers, followedby house-burners, murders, wife-beatings, and other events too numerousto chronicle. Now they are after a lunatic. He is worrying the natives considerably.But they are unable to catch him. He is only one of the "bright beautifulgazelles," who has come to occupy his berth in the new imbecile asylum.Judging from the Courier, he is pleasant company, but rather choicein his selections of associates. The latest is the arrest of a young ladyfor the murder of her mother. Her name is Frank Morris. She is a newcomer.The Mutual Life Insurance Company, of New York, had the indictment madeout against Miss Morris. Through Hackney and Asp, Miss Morris brought suitagainst the company to obtain $15,000 of life insurance money on her mother.What next will happen at the county seat to keep the criminal pot boiling,we can't say. We prefer to live and die in the Terminus, where we are afflictedwith the Asthma.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, July 4, 1885.

DIED. Saturday's Santa Fe train for the south contained the remains ofJulius Muret, on his way to Hackney, six miles below this city, the formerhome of the deceased.

The facts and circ*mstances relating to Muret's death were told by Mrs.Muret, who was on the train together with her daughter, mother, and twobrothers. Her story is as follows.

"Mr. Julius Muret, wife, and child moved from Veray, Indiana, abouttwo years ago, to a farm near this city. Nearly a year ago he took a claimnear Ashland, in Clark County, and moved there. Afterward Mrs. Lindley,mother of Mrs. Muret, and her two sons came on to Clark County. Near Mr.Muret's claim was a claim which had been taken up by a man by the name ofClouch. Clouch had not been near the claim for three months, and with theadvice of neighbors and friends, the old lady, Mrs. Lindley, decided totake the claim. Old Clouch, living near, had been claiming that this claimwas taken with a view of holding it till his daughter should be of age totake it. Thursday, as Muret and his brother-in-law, the Lindley's, weregoing to improve the claim for their mother, Muret arrived on the groundbefore the others and was at work with a spade, when old man Clouch anda young Kentuckian, Bill Churchill, who had been stopping with Clouch, cameup, and fired two shots at Muret, one taking effect near the heart, andthe second in the shoulder. By this time young Mahlin Lindley arrived, justin time to catch Muret as he fell forward, when Churchill fired one shotat Lindley, hitting him in the arm, and then they went off. Churchill wasarrested, taken to Dodge City, and lodged in jail. There was strong talkof lynching him before the sheriff should get him away." WinfieldTelegram.

Arkansas City Republican, July 4, 1885.

Joe Miller informs us, faberizes the Daily Courier, that lastweek the cowboys made a raid on Hunnewell, and finding the city marshaldrunk, rounded him up in jail, declaring they would have peace. The marshalbegged to be let out, but they kept him in all night. There was no bloodshed and everything was quiet after caging the marshal. It might be a goodthing to jail the marshal every time if it has this effect.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, July 11, 1885.

Geo. McAfee and Mary Gasoway went to Winfield last week and put up atthe hotel as man and wife. Winfield's City Marshal arrested the guilty couple.At the trial indiscreet Mary was fined in the neighborhood of $25, but lackingthe money to liquidate it, she was put in jail. McAfee got a continuanceuntil today.

Arkansas City Republican, July 18, 1885.

Robt. H. White, the man who was in jail at Winfield for the murder ofhis wife, was discharged from custody Thursday by Justice Snow. The preliminaryexamination failed to show up any convicting evidence. White is still inWinfield.

Arkansas City Republican, July 18, 1885.

Col. Samuel Crocker, editor of the Oklahoma War-Chief and aboomer, was landed in the Winfield jail Thursday. He was arrested alongwith 20 other boomers and he was the only one who gave no bond for theirappearance at Topeka.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 22, 1885.

Samuel Crocker, the Iowa greenbacker and Oklahoma boomer, is happy inhaving greatness thrust upon him. When the organ of the boomers was removedto Caldwell, its editor, S. G. Zerger, was dropped as too tame and commonplacefor the occasion, and the redoubtable Iowa agitator elevated to the tripod.That was a sad day for plutocrats, cattle kings, and despots of all kinds.The fledgling journalist made public proclamation of his intention to humblethese classes in the dust. His war is against "tyrants," "Monopolists,"and "oppressors," and according to Mr. Wheeler's classification,all men are included in these objectionable categories who are not in sympathywith his disturbing theories. The government, we are further told, is conductedby a nest of robbers, the fabric of society is infected with rottenness,and the country is going rapidly to "the damnation bow-wows."This idle and incendiary talk has been kept up for several weeks, sinceCrocker has been placed in charge of the boomer organ, until it was considereddangerous, and ten days ago he was arrested by Deputy Marshal Rarick ona charge of "seditious conspiracy." The privilege of furnishingbail was his recourse, but Crocker saw a chance to martyrize at slight cost,and declared his readiness to go to the dungeon. The officer left him notthinking it wise to gratify his prisoner by putting him in jail. In halfa column of scare heads, this singular genius tells his own story as follows.

"Samuel Crocker, editor of the Oklahoma War-Chief, arrestedby the United States marshal, all for seditious conspiracy and incitinginsurrection and rebellion against United States government.

"Will go to jail and there await his trial under incarceration untilOct. 12th.

"The War-Chief to be edited from the cell of an Americanbastille for exercising the rights of free speech in a supposed free countryadministered by modern democracy.

"The prisoner will secure the council of Gen. Benjamin F. Butlerif possible."

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, August 15, 1885.

The Payne Oklahoma colony at Caldwell has broken camp in compliance withinstructions from Capt. Couch. He says Attorney General Garland's legalopinion that all leases made with Indians are illegal sustains the claimsand arguments of the colonists in every particular. The president's actionejecting all trespassers from the Cheyenne and Arapaho reservations doubtlessis but the beginning of the end of justice, and the obliteration of discrimination.

Capt. Couch believes the administration is acting in good faith towardsall, that though seemingly slow, the grand result of the opening of Oklahomawill soon be attained. With a desire to in no way be any embarrassment inthe good work now being vigorously prosecuted by the administration, Capt.Couch has requested his colony to break. Some will do freighting from Caldwellto Reno. Others have taken hay contracts. An office has been opened up inCaldwell by Capt. Couch and Secretary Blackburne, by whom all correspondencewill be answered. Samuel Crocker is again at Caldwell from the Cowley Countyjail, having given bond for his appearance at the September term of theUnited States District Court.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, August 15, 1885.

Col. Sam Crocker turns away from his galling thoughts of martyrdom inCowley's bastille to tilt his faber in the Oklahoma War-Chief thusly.

"While it is humiliating to be incarcerated within the walls ofan American prison for exercising the rights of free speech and free press--somethingto be abhorred, detested, and despised by any and every person with theleast spark of pride and good breeding, who may have the sense of shameleft as a heritage of manly or womanly birth; yet, for all this, there isone thing connected with our confinement and treatment that we feel thankfulto acknowledge; and that is, no manlier, humane, or courteous set of officials,from the deputy

U. S. marshals down to the sheriff and jailor ever contributed more tothe needed comfort of an innocently incarcerated prisoner (Deputy UnitedStates Marshals Reed and O. S. Rarick, Sheriff McIntire, and Frank W. Finch,jailor). It always affords us pleasure to speak of governmental officialsgreat injustice to speak of them in any other light." WinfieldCourier

[Story of Henry (Hank) Mowry Committing Murder told under separatestory. Look for "Mowry Family" logged in as "Mowry, F. A."on web site. Mowry family consisted of Henry (Hank) and others: Allen, W.D., Will, and W. J. Mowry. MAW]

Arkansas City Traveler, September 2, 1885.

The troubles between W. H. Sawyer and the city authorities have not yetended. Last Saturday he was committed to the county jail for non-paymentof fines, amounting to $125, for violation of city ordinance No. 12; buton arriving at Winfield, he begged so hard to be released until the courtmet on Tuesday (yesterday) that the pity of Deputy Sheriff Finch was moved,and he allowed him to return on his own cognizance. On Monday Mr. Sawyervisited our sanctum to rehearse his troubles. He says he bought his loton Central Avenue and removed the old frame building on to it before theordinance extending the fire limits was published. He started upon buildingan extension, and had purchased lumber for the purpose and set his carpentersto work, when he was informed that he was violating an ordinance. Havinggone to considerable expense he laid his case before the city council atit* next session, and received the assurance from that body that he wouldnot be interfered with. Upon this he set his mechanics to work again andclosed in his building.

But he has been harassed with arrests meanwhile, and fine after finehas been entered against him on the police magistrate's book. He says heis heartily sick of the vexation, and would prefer to have the city setfire to his building or move it away out of his sight, rather than be madethe victim of such ceaseless prosecution.

Mr. Sawyer did not return to Winfield on Tuesday, and we understand hiscase will be considered at the next meeting of the city council.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 9, 1885.

Mayor Schiffbauer and W. M. Sawyer went to Winfield yesterday to be presentat the habeas corpus proceeding. Judge Dalton heard the case, and aftera recess of two hours at noon, refused to grant the habeas corpus askedfor, and committed the petitioner to the county jail until his fines arepaid. The city ordinance under which the proceedings against Sawyer havebeen taken, his honor pronounced impregnable and iron clad.

Arkansas City Republican, September 12, 1885.

M. W. Sawyer and Mayor Schiffbauer went to Winfield Tuesday to have theirbout out. The case was argued before Judge Dalton, and the verdict returnedwas favorable to the city. Sawyer violated our city ordinance, was arrestedseveral times, taken before Judge Bryant and fines were imposed upon himfor each offense. Sawyer, after each trial, stated he intended to take anappeal. At last the time expired in which he had to file an appeal bondand Judge Bryant issued a writ of commitment. Sawyer was taken to Winfielda week ago last Tuesday to have his trial, but it was postponed until Tuesday.In the meantime, Sawyer was remanded to the custody of the sheriff, whoallowed him the privilege of appearing on his own recognizance. After hearingthe case, Judge Dalton decided that it was perfectly proper that Sawyershould go to the county jail until he paid his fine. One day satisfied Sawyer.He paid his fine and came home Wednesday night. The issue of commitmentwas made from his last arrest and fine. There still remains three otherfines uncollected against him. The total sum of fines levied against himwas about $125. Whether the case will be further prosecuted, the REPUBLICANis not informed, but if it is, it is likely to place Brother Sawyer in abad box.

Excerpt from meeting...

Arkansas City Traveler, September 9, 1885.

W. M. Sawyer presented himself to ask lenity of the council. He had beenharassed and persecuted till life was a burden. The next day he had to goto Winfield again on a habeas corpus proceeding, with the prospect of goingto jail, if his application was denied. These proceedings were costly, theytook him away from his business, and drove him almost crazy with anxiety.He was there to ask the council to remit the fines that had been imposed,and give him leave to live in his house undisturbed. He had been committedto the county jail for non-payment of fines, being unable to pay them. Hedid not believe any gentleman present wished to send him to jail.

The mayor said after the council had instructed him to enforce ordinanceNo. 12, he had cautioned Mr. Sawyer to do no more work on his building.In a day or two the city marshal notified him that work was being done,and he served a notice on Mr. Sawyer restraining him from proceeding withhis building. He was again informed by the same officer that workmen wereengaged, and seeing that good faith could not be kept with him, he (themayor) ordered Mr. Sawyer's arrest, and the police magistrate committedhim. His honor described the subsequent proceedings in Winfield, which factsare known to most of our readers.

The debate on this matter lasted over an hour. All the members expressedsympathy for the applicant, at the bad position he had placed himself in,but they saw no way to help him. He had persisted in his violation of thecity ordinance, making it his boast that he could defeat the council, andthe people were watching the issue with considerable interest. If an exceptionwas made in his case, others would insist on the same indulgence, and thecity laws would be brought into contempt.

Mr. Dean said the applicant was a crippled soldier, advanced in years,and entitled to their leniency. He desired that his fines be remitted, andno further proceedings taken against him. Let the people know this was anexceptional case, that a like dispensation would be granted no other offender,and no reproach should be brought on the council, and no citizen would askthat Mr. Sawyer be further interfered with.

Judge Kreamer obtained leave to speak. He said the council could notundertake the enforcement of its laws. When passed by that body, they arein the hands of the city officers to execute. He stood ready to complainagainst Mr. Sawyer and the police judge was bound to issue a warrant forhis arrest. There was no other way to relieve Mr. Sawyer than to revokethe ordinance defining the fire limits.

It was agreed that property holders would protest against that proceeding.

Mr. Dean moved that all the fines entered up against Mr. Sawyer be remittedand further proceeding dismissed.

The mayor said the council had the authority to remit fines, but so longas the ordinance stood unrevoked, he should enforce it. The house must beremoved out of the fire limits or he should order its demolition.

Mr. Davis said two men stood ready to build within the fire limits ifthey found that Sawyer came out ahead.

Moving the offending house being the only feasible way of getting outof the trouble, the mayor said he would contribute $10 toward the expense.

Mr. Dunn moved that the fire limits be reduced to the alleys east andwest of Summit Street. No second was offered to Dunn's, or Dean's motion.

Mr. Davis moved that the fire limits be changed on Sawyer's block. Hecould side up, plaster his rooms, and then the former boundary could berestored.

This was scoffed at as whipping the devil around the stump. The matterdropped here.

Arkansas City Republican, September 19, 1885.

Yesterday about noon Ollie Soule came in from the territory and placedhimself into the custody of Capt. O. S. Rarick, telling him that he hadmurdered G. W. Handy, the man for whom he had been working. But a shorttime had expired until the dead body, with Mrs. Handy and daughter and theteamster, arrived. The following is the cause as near as we were able toascertain up to the time of going to press.

Soule is a youth about 20 years of age. Since the first of July, he hasbeen employed by Handy as a herder on his ranch on the Chilocco, near themouth of Duck Creek. Thursday evening at about 8 o'clock, just as Soulehad finished eating his supper, Handy came to the door of the tent and calledhim out, telling him he wanted to talk with him. The couple walked a shortdistance from the tent, when Soule remarked that he guessed that they hadgone far enough. Handy persisted that he go out further on the prairie,which Soule refused to do, and demanded to know what was wanted of him.Handy replied that he wanted him to leave the country, for good, which Soulerefused to do. In the quarrel which followed, Handy became extremely angry,and made at Soule with his open pocket knife; Soule began walking backwardand warned his adversary to leave him alone. Handy kept following him untilhe got close enough to strike at him; and then stabbed at him. Soule dodged,pulled his revolver, and shot, the ball taking effect in the bowels. Thisdid not stop Handy; he made another stab at Soule; this time the knife wasstuck through the boy's pistol scabbard, but not cutting the flesh. Soulefired again, and this time Handy fell dead. Soule did not attempt to getaway, but came in and gave himself up. The reason that Handy wanted Souleto leave the country was because he was a witness against him for the theftof a saddle. Some time ago Handy was arrested for stealing a saddle. Histrial was to have come off September 29, and he did not want Soule to appearagainst him. No inquest was held as the county attorney announced it wasunnecessary. The prisoner was taken to Winfield to jail. His preliminaryexamination will be had on the 29th, before U. S. Commissioner Bonsall.The U. S. District Attorney will be here then, as he was to have been toprosecute Handy. Mrs. Handy and daughter witnessed the killing and heardnearly all of the quarrel and their statement corroborates the above, weare informed.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 23, 1885.

Some excitement was produced in town on Friday afternoon by the arrivalof a young man from the territory, who confessed to having shot and killedhis employer, and by the production afterwards of the body of the dead manaccompanied by his wife and daughter, the latter a girl about sixteen years.The shooting occurred on the Michigan Cattle Company's ranch, where thedeceased was herding a small bunch of cattle of his own, about 80 in number,and who was tenting with his wife and family. The locality was Duck Creek,within a short distance of the Nez Perce reservation.

The name of the slaughtered man was given as George W. Handy, aged 54years, formerly of Chautauqua county, and that of his slayer, Oliver Soule.The difficulty grew out of a saddle said to have been stolen by the deceased,for which offense he was to be tried in the United States Commissioner'scourt on Tuesday next. Ollie Soule had been subpoenaed as a witness, andto escape what damaging effect might be produced by his testimony, Handyhad several times urged his employee to leave the country. On Thursday night,when the fatal encounter occurred, Mrs. Handy says her husband left thetent, saying Ollie had got to leave the country, or one of them must die.A short altercation ensued just outside the tent, then two shots were fired,and the death lot had been awarded the aggressor. Soule tells that on Handy'sdemand that he get up and leave, he replied it took money to carry a manany distance, and he had no money to go away with. This infuriated his employer,who is known far and wide as a man of violent temper, and taking out a claspknife, he made at the young man, aiming at him a murderous blow which wasarrested by encountering his pistol scabbard. Soule drew his pistol andfired two shots, one taking effect in Handy's right breast and passing outbetween the shoulder blades, the other entering his abdomen. The woundedman died instantly from the effect of the wounds.

The charge of stealing seems to have been a trumped up case, as no criminalintent is shown. It is told by those knowing to the facts that Handy hada saddle pony badly lacerated on a neighbor's barbed fence, and his rudeidea of reprisal was encouraged by two employees of the neighbor, who suggestedto him to take a saddle, they promising to be absent at the time of thetheft. It is now supposed this was done to entrap Handy, he being a dangerousand undesirable neighbor.

There was an inquest held on the body, and it was buried on Saturday.Capt. Rarick conveyed Soule to the county jail, and he will be examinedon the 29th inst., by United States Commissioner Bonsall.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, October 10, 1885.

The democrats of Cowley County met at the courthouse Saturday to go throughthe same old farce of nominating a county ticket to be easily defeated bythe Republicans--a sequel inevitable in grand old Republican Cowley. Aboutfifty delegates were present, with a small audience of visitors. J. T. Andrews,of Maple City, was chosen chairman and Ed Gage secretary. Everything wasas tranquil as a May morning. The office went around hunting its man, asusual in Democratic conventions in Cowley. Nobody could smell meat, anddidn't care to sacrifice themselves on the party altar. The convention wasexceedingly tame--no opposition whatever. The following nominations wereunanimously made.

For Sheriff: Capt. C. G. Thompson, of Arkansas City.

Treasurer: Rudolph Hite, of Dexter.

Register of Deeds: John Ledlie, of Burden.

County Clerk: Fred C. Hunt, of Winfield.

Coroner: Dr. T. B. Tandy, of Winfield.

Surveyor: J. W. Weeks, of Udall.

The Democratic County Central Committee for the coming year stands asfollows.

Arkansas City: Geo. R. Westfall, T. E. Braggins, Peter Wyckoff, and C.M. McIntire.

Winfield: Capt. Gary, H. S. Silvers, Geo. Crippen, and J. B. Lynn.

Creswell: W. J. Abbott.

East Bolton: Amos Walton.

Cedar: Martin Dale.

Dexter: W. J. Hardwick.

Richland: R. W. Stevens.

Harvey: J. A. Primrose.

Maple: A. J. Walck.

Omnia: E. Harned.

Windsor: G. W. Gardenhire.

Silverdale: O. S. Gibson.

Silver Creek: John Ledlie.

Tisdale: ______ Bacon.

Sheridan: W. M. Smith.

Spring Creek: J. L. Andrews.

Walnut: J. R. Smith.

Vernon: J. Scott Baker.

Ninnescah: E. M. Buffington.

Pleasant Valley: [LEFT BLANK].

Rock: Jeff Williams.

Fairview: H. C. Shock.

Beaver: Garnett Burke.

Liberty: M. Calkins.

Otter: Wm. Gammon.

The committee met, after the convention adjourned, and elected Capt.S. G. Gary, of this city, chairman, and C. M. McIntire, of Arkansas City,secretary.

The delegates of the 2nd commissioners district also met and unanimouslyselected Amos Walton for commissioner.

Walter Seaver, of the Winfield Telegram, was the only fellowwho could write, and his chicken scratches would make Horace Greeley faint,could he see them.

Ye Gods! Compare the two tickets!! The kid against the staunch old soldier;corpulency against the big hearted, eloquent, and public spirited Tom Soward;a man almost unknown against the popular and enterprising Capt. Nipp, anold soldier and a patriot--and so on clear through.

It was as tame and timid as a little lamb, but when the election is overthe candidates will think it too darned easy to be "lammed." "Ididn't know he was a Democrat," is the expression regarding severalof the nominees. 'Twas ever thus. When did a Democrat convention find timberenough in their own ranks.

Arkansas City Republican, October 31, 1885.

Beware of fraudulent tickets, Republicans. The Democrats are up to theirold tricks again. They are preparing fraudulent ballots to be used nextTuesday. They insert the name of one of their candidates on a ticket purportingto be the regular Republican ticket. In different localities other namesare inserted. In this way do they hope to slip in one of their gang! Lookwell to your ballots and see that the names printed thereon read the sameas those at the head of our editorial column.

The following is the law on the subject.

Sec. 218, page 357, of the compiled laws of Kansas: Any person who designedlygives a printed or written ticket to any qualified voter of this State containingthe written or printed names of person for whom said voter does not designto vote, for the purpose of causing such a voter to poll his vote contraryto his own wishes, shall on conviction, be adjudged guilty of a misdemeanorand punished by fine not exceeding five hundred dollars or by imprisonmentin the county jail not exceeding three months, or by both such fine andimprisonment.

Arkansas City Republican, November 7, 1885.

It has become patent among our citizens that Arkansas City is infestedwith a gang of second rate gamblers. It has been developed that Frank Bluebaughhas been keeping the rendezvous for this gang in a room over Godehard'sstoreroom. Last Saturday afternoon Constable Frank Thompson, armed withwarrants, made a raid on the poker room and arrested Bluebaugh. Having nojail in which to incarcerate the prisoner, the officers deputized one Chas.Ashley to guard the prisoner for the night. Sometime during the night Bluebaughmade his escape, whether from a lack of vigilance on the part of the guardor a bribe was used, we cannot say. At any rate, he has not been seen sincethe evening of his arrest. Bluebaugh's arrest created quite a stir amongthe gang and all--15 in number--sat up all Sunday night in a room of oneof the city hotels waiting for the early morning train to take them to Wichita.By Bluebaugh's escape a stop was put to further proceedings. It is to behoped our city officers will not allow the matter to drop at this stage.The REPUBLICAN would advise the hotel where these individuals are stoppingto purge itself of such questionable characters if it does not desire tobe mixed up in the matter. A word to the wise is sufficient.

Arkansas City Republican, November 14, 1885.

One Jones, a young man of 21 or 22 years of age, allowed himself to forgethis manhood, reputation, and the respect he should have for the sex of whomhis mother is one, and deliberately and designedly stepped up to a highlyrespected lady in the city last Monday, and insulted her. Marshal McFadden,ever on the alert for just such animals, got wind of the affair and at oncearrested the young gentleman (?) and placed him in jail. This morning hewas brought before Judge Turner and plead guilty to the charge preferredagainst him and was fined $17.75, which he paid, and which was indeed avery light punishment for the offense. It should have been several daysconfinement with a stone pile to pound for recreation and reflection. Thingsare coming to a rather dangerous pass when the ladies of a place can't goabout the city or their homes without being subject to the base insultsof just such groveling scoundrels as this Jones. Winfield Courier.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 2, 1885.

In our last issue we told about the shooting of Frank Pappan, a Kaw half-breed,by a crowd of cowboys for killing and stealing a beef belonging to LewisWaite, of Elgin, Kansas. Two men associated with the half-breed in his lawlesspractices, Al Linscott and his brother, were taken to Osage Agency for safekeeping, and Agent Hoover telegraphed United States Marshal Rarick to comeand take them. He proceeded to the agency on the summons, took the Linscottbrothers in charge, and brought them to this city for examination on thecharges of cattle stealing and selling liquor to the Indians. Complicityin the theft on Mr. Waite's pasture was proved against the other Linscottbefore U. S. Commissioner Bonsall, but Al Linscott was not criminated bythe evidence. Both were confined in the county jail, and tomorrow the lastnamed will be examined on the charge of liquor selling. Both men are saidto be hard cases, and cattle owners are severe sufferers by their operations.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, December 5, 1885.

A scheme to break jail the first of the week was failed by one OllieRichardson giving it away. From the Courier we learn the facts.

Richardson is a boy who has been lately sentenced to go to the StateReform school, and Sheriff McIntire was taking him up last Friday when hegave up the scheme. There are two large slop buckets, with lids; one istaken out each evening and the other, after an all day airing, is broughtin by two prisoners under guard. An outside pal was to put two loaded revolversin this outside slop pail, the prisoners expecting, as usual, that the pailwould be carried back without examination. They were to watch a time whenJailor Finch took a meal in without an official guard at the door. Two wereto grab him, while others, with the revolvers, paralyzed the guard. Finchand the guard were then to be slapped into the cooler, the iron doors clamped,and the birds would fly. McIntire immediately wrote Jailor Finch to be onhis guard, and the scheme was clipped in the bud. The bastille containsa dozen or more prisoners, some of them very tough cases.

Arkansas City Republican, December 12, 1885.

Sheriff McIntire arrived in Winfield from Arizona Wednesday with hisprisoner, Frank Graham, Alexander & Co.'s check-raising bookkeeper.Mac. found his prisoner in jail at Florence, Arizona, and when our Sheriffconfronted Graham, he made no denial but confessed that he had gotten awaywith $168 instead of $160 as charged. In his confession he implicated FrankFreeland, the ex-Democrat printer. Freeland and Graham both wantedto go west, but neither had the money. Freeland suggested the idea of Grahamtapping his employer's till. (The REPUBLICAN wonders why Graham did notput Freeland up to tapping his employer's till.) Graham drew the raisedcheck, presented it at the bank, received the money, and turned it overto Freeland, so if the former was searched he would be found moneyless.They purchased tickets for Arizona and by the time they had got there, theywere both without money. They both secured situations at a mining town bythe name of Pinal in a printing office. As McIntire did not have a warrantfor Freeland, he left him there; but it is quite likely he will be broughtback and suffer the penalty of the law for what part he took in the crookedbusiness. Graham has respectable parents residing at Eskridge, his fatherbeing a leading attorney there. The guilty boy requested that he be sentto the penitentiary without his parents' knowledge.

Arkansas City Republican, December 19, 1885.

Mr. McAllister, the man mentioned in another column as being sent tojail, has been released. The citizens of Winfield made up a purse with whichall costs were paid and John McAllister was made a free man.

Arkansas City Republican, December 19, 1885.

From the Daily Courier we learn of a most damnable outrage whichoccurred in the city school of Winfield a short time since and was perpetratedby Miss Maud Pearson, a teacher, and W. J. Vizey, the janitor, upon a pupilby the name of Frankie McAllister. Frankie was a good boy, but one day hegrew refractory and Miss Pearson attempted to whip him with a piece of board18 inches in length and seven-eighths of an inch thick. Frankie objectedvery obstinately to being licked with such a club and the teacher calledin the janitor to assist. He refused to lend a helping hand, but went andtold Prof. Gridley, the principal of the schools, of the condition of things.The Professor sent back word he was busy and instructed the janitor to standby and see fair play. As he went back to the scene of war, he picked upa hard dry stick 20 inches in length and about the size of a large finger.This is the club with which the boy was licked, and he was licked most unmercifullytoo. On the boy's body there were found twenty-seven big welts caused byas many licks from the club, and he was confined to his bed for over a weekin consequence of the severe punishment. The father, John McAllister, hadthe teacher and janitor arrested for assault and battery and the trial cameoff last Friday and Saturday. All the above facts were clearly proven andyet in the face of them the teacher and janitor were acquitted by the juryand cost shoved on the prosecuting witness, John McAllister. Mr. McAllisteris a poor man and in cases of this kind the law provides that costs mustbe paid, if in no other way, by imprisonment. Mr. McAllister is as pooras a church mouse and can no more pay the costs--over $100--than he canfly. Consequently, he has to go to jail.

The REPUBLICAN would like to ask is there no justice or redress in casesof the above nature? Do parents have to stand by with their hands foldedand allow their children to be brutally beaten, or go to jail, when theyask the courts to lead what redress they can? By the rendition of a verdictagainst the teacher, the jury thought it would have a bad effect upon theschools. By the verdict rendered, the jury has licensed brutal punishment;placed the crime of assault and battery preferable to the usual mode ofpunishment. The teacher retains her position in the school and the fatherof the brutally beaten boy goes to jail because he asked for justice. Aslong as Miss Pearson is retained in the Winfield schools, justice will bea mockery. Her services should be dispensed with. The REPUBLICAN does notuphold the boy in his misdemeanor. He should have been punished, but notin the brutal manner he was.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 23, 1885.

The trial of Maud Pearson, one of the teachers in the city schools, onthe charge of beating a scholar and inflicting serious bruises, resultedin the lady's acquittal. The father of the boy who was beaten was the prosecutor,and being unable to pay the costs of the suit, was committed to jail untilthe costs, amounting to $78, were paid. He was committed to jail on Monday;and on Tuesday a subscription was raised amounting to about $80 to pay thecosts. Among those who donated liberally were all the teachers in the publicschools, including Miss Pearson, the lady who had been tried. WinfieldTelegram.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, January 23, 1886.

Bill Avery was arrested last Saturday for disposing of mortgaged property.He purchased a wagon last summer some time, giving a mortgage to securethe payment. A short time afterward he sold the wagon and skipped out downinto the Territory. He couldn't remain away from civilization. Last Saturdayhe came up to Hunnewell and there the marshal took him in. He was broughtto this city Tuesday and taken before Judge Kreamer, where he pleaded guilty.He was placed under a bond of $250, and failing to give it, was committedto Cowley County jail.

Arkansas City Republican, February 20, 1886.

Last Saturday Johnnie Breene went out to Grouse Creek and arrested oneChas. Swift, a young man 23 years of age, on the charge of forgery. Fridayof last week Swift was in Winfield and bought some goods of J. B. Lynn,amounting to $2.50, and tendered a check of $15, purported to be given byT. J. Stinson, residing near Maple City, on the Winfield National Bank.As everything appeared alright, Lynn cashed the check and Swift departed.When Stinson was in Winfield, Lynn notified him of the check against him.Stinson denied issuing the check, and pronounced it a forgery. Sheriff McIntirewas notified and Johnnie Breene went out and took the forger in and up toWinfield. He was identified by three of the clerks and now languishes injail. Swift was once in the employ of Stinson.

Arkansas City Republican, February 20, 1886.

The "occupation tax" seems to be a bone of contention in ourcity. Many have objected to paying it, but generally after a growl, camearound and liquidated. But Wednesday there came a legal clash. It was betweenthe draymen and the city. The city marshal requested the payment of theoccupation tax. They refused. Warrants were issued by Judge Bryant, forthe arrest of Frank Wallace, W. F. Huff, W. Ward, W. J. Gamel, J. M. Moore,W. H. Bryson, Scott Brandon, and L. Hartman, who were taken before him.All, excepting Bryson, pleaded "not guilty." Bryson pleaded "guilty,"paid his tax and costs, and was dismissed. The remaining seven draymen werefound guilty by "His Honor" upon trial, and was fined $2 and costs,each, and committed to jail until paid. An appeal to a higher court hasbeen taken. Judge Sumner appeared in behalf of the draymen and C. T. Atkinsonfor the city. The reason the draymen refuse to pay the tax is, they claim,because no protection is afforded them nor are all teamsters compelled topay. They allege that the coal dealers deliver coal to all parts of he cityand receive pay therefor, yet they pay no tax for draying purposes. Again,there are parties contracting and hauling dirt from the cellars of storerooms which are being dug and pay no license. Those arrested claim theywould be willing to pay up if all teamsters and draymen were served alike.

Arkansas City Republican, March 13, 1886.

Captain O. S. Rarick came up from the Territory Monday with Wm. Martney,who he arrested for stealing a pair of horses from Michael Conroy, nearthe mouth of Sand Creek, south of Arkansas City, on the 17th of February.Captain Rarick has been on his track since that time, and finally caughthim on the 3rd inst., at Fort Reno, Indian Territory. He brought him toArkansas City, and he was arraigned before United States Commissioner Bonsall,and waived an examination. The bond was fixed at $1,000.00, and upon hisfailing to give it, he was committed to the Cowley County jail, to awaitthe sitting of the United States District Court, which convenes next Septemberat Wichita.

Arkansas City Republican, March 20, 1886.

Chas. Chambers was arrested last Friday by Capt. Rarick for complicityin the horse-stealing affair down in the Territory on Sand Creek ranch,from M. Conroy. It will be remembered that the thief was arrested last weekand is now in the Winfield jail, and he connects young Chambers with theaffair. From what we can learn, young Chambers was down in the Territoryhunting for work. On the night the horses were stolen, he was on his wayhome and stopped at Mike Roup's house all night. We are informed the fellowin jail told Chambers he intended stealing the horses, but the latter supposedhe was only joking and said nothing about it to anyone. Now, it is allegedthat Chambers was to come to the state line and there meet the thief withthe two horses and receive one. John Anderson was also arrested as an accompliceand both are now under bonds to appear in U. S. Court April 27.

Arkansas City Republican, March 20, 1886.

Elsewhere in the columns of the REPUBLICAN we publish calls for specialelections in the townships of Cedar and Silverdale to vote aid to the KansasState Line road. The calls for the townships of Spring Creek and Creswellare published in the Democrat and the Traveler respectively.The Board of County Commissioners met last Friday in Winfield. In the morningS. C. Smith and J. A. Irwin received the petitions of citizens of Walnut,Liberty, Spring Creek, Cedar, and Otto Townships for elections to vote onbond propositions to the Independence and Southwestern railroad. The petitionswere granted and the elections were called for May 1st.

In the afternoon the three commissioners received petitions of Cedar,Spring Creek, Silverdale, and Creswell Townships for elections to vote onbond propositions to the Kansas State Line Railway Company. The petitionswere granted and the elections were called for May 3rd.

The principle struggle was between Winfield and Arkansas City for priorityin the elections, Winfield working for the former and Arkansas City forthe latter of the above sets of petitions.

Messrs. Smith and Irwin gave the precedence to the former company. S.C. Smith resides in Winfield and is chairman of the board of county commissioners,and refused to call the elections for the same day and thereby give eachcompany equal chances.

But we will go back to the beginning of this railroad struggle. Sometwo months ago Hon. Jas. Hill, the gentleman who built the Frisco road toArkansas City and is now building it west along the State line, conceivedthe plan of building a line of road from Oswego to Arkansas City throughthe Border townships to connect with his western Frisco extension here andthereby have an air-line to St. Louis. He set about to execute his ideaimmediately. About a month ago the charter was filed for the Kansas StateLine road. Own to a press of business matters on this western extensionof the Frisco, the petitions were not in the township of which aid is askedas soon as Mr. Hill intended to have them, but they were there two daysbefore those of the Independence & Southwestern and signed by good andlegal tax-payers as well as voters.

Some busy body told Winfield of Arkansas City's intentions and that shewas going to file a charter for the Kansas State Line road. ImmediatelyBill Hackney jumps on the train, goes to Topeka, and tries to head off theKansas State Line road, by obtaining the privilege of using the name ofthe Santa Fe road in building the Independence & Southwestern. He failedto get the necessary satisfaction at Topeka, so he determined to try higherauthority. He went to Washington, and interviewed C. P. Huntington, of theKansas and Arkansas Valley road projected from Ft. Smith to Arkansas City.That gentleman informed Mr. Hackney that he has his line mapped out andwill not change it for the benefit of Winfield. Mr. Hackney saw Hon. H.W. Perkins and got him to introduce an amendment making the bill grantingthe right-of-way through the Territory read to some point between the Arkansasand Caney Rivers instead of Arkansas City. There the bill rests. It hasnever been passed as yet. The bill was permitted to be changed in orderto unite the Kansas delegation in Congress.

The Kansas & Arkansas Valley road will come to Arkansas City. Itis a Santa Fe project and they will never parallel their line from hereto Winfield just to accommodate that city.

From Washington Mr. Hackney went to Boston and saw President Strong ofthe Santa Fe. Here he got permission by misrepresentation to use the SantaFe's name in connection with the Independence & Southwestern road tohead off the Kansas State Line road and keep a competing line from enteringthe field. He returned home, filed a charter, and got his petitions intothe townships of Spring Creek and Cedar two days later than the Kansas StateLine road. On the same day the petitions were started from Winfield. Hon.E. P. Greer came down to Arkansas City to get Commissioner Guthrie to signa call asking Chairman Smith to convene the board. Mr. Guthrie rightly refusedbecause the petitions signed up by the proper number of voters of the townshipshad never been presented. Mr. Greer returned to Winfield and induced thechairman to sign the petitions himself.

The chairman of the Board of County Commissioners petitions himself tocall a meeting! Whoever heard of the like before?

The petitions of the Kansas State Line road were in one day before allthe petitions of the Independence & Southwestern were signed up. A petitionsigned by Commissioners Guthrie and Irwin asking Mr. Smith to call a meetingof the board to consider the Kansas State Line petitions was presented him,but that gentleman refused to countenance it until after he had disposedof the Independence & Southwestern, although their petitions were notin at the time.

When the hour for the meeting of the board arrived last Friday morning,Mr. Guthrie refused to sit with the board. Chairman Smith was marched tothe courthouse between Bill Hackney and Henry Asp. Oh, we would hate tobe the slave and have those men masters. During the session of the board,Mr. Hackney called the petitioners of the Kansas State Line road s__ns ofb____hs and other vile names. After a great deal of talk, the chairman finallysettled the matter as stated above.

We have consulted attorneys and they inform us that the call of the Independence& Southwestern is illegal; that it amounts to nothing, and shows towhat desperate means Winfield has resorted to keep Arkansas City and theborder townships from getting a road. Cedar, Silverdale, and Spring Creekare now paying taxes upon the bonds they voted to build the Southern Kansas,the Santa Fe, and the Frisco into Winfield. They voted bonds to the D. M.& A. Now, when all the border townships have a chance to secure a line,Winfield is trying to beat them out of it. Will our friends out east standany such outrage?

Arkansas City Republican, March 27, 1886.

Another murder has been committed in Cowley County, making the thirdin the last nine months. This time the crime was committed at Dexter. Themurderer was A. B. Elliott and the man murdered was Dr. Chastain. The doctoris a married man, his wife living in Georgia. He began paying attentionto the daughter of Elliott some time ago, the latter objecting. He senthis daughter to Arkansas and the doctor followed her there. Elliott telegraphedto have him arrested, but he avoided the officials and returned to DexterMonday. Elliott loaded up his shot-gun, concealed himself under a bridgeover which Chastain had to pass in going out of Dexter. When the doctorcame along, Elliott stepped out and discharged both barrels of his shotgun, completely riddling him with buck-shot. The doctor fell and died ina few minutes. Elliott disappeared at once, but was arrested late in theevening by Sheriff McIntire. He was taken to Winfield and put in jail toawait the preliminary examination. Elliott tells the following to the Courierrepresentative concerning the deed.

"When Chastain was within twenty feet of the bridge, with my shotgun resting against the abutment, two feet from me, I stepped out and haltedhim.

"I asked him: 'Is that so, what you said about me--that you weregoing to kill me?'

"Like a flash he reached into his side pocket, as he said, 'Youg d d n s n of a b ,' and I saw his revolver.

"I grabbed my gun and fired. I didn't have time to aim. I was withinten feet of him and he threw up his hands and fell backwards off his horse,without a word.

"One of Chastain's feet caught in the stirrup and with a bound,the horse dragged him about forty feet. He stopped, and parties soon came.They found Chastain dead."

Murders in Cowley County are getting to be entirely too frequent.

Arkansas City Republican, March 27, 1886.

DIED. The troubles of Lincoln Addinsell, the crazy youth taken from hereto Winfield some time ago, have ended. He drank a large portion of carbolicacid Saturday evening, from the effects of which he died. The Couriersays: "The carbolic acid, in a quart bottle, was used in the jail tokill those little inflicters of the body and for a general disinfectant.It had been in trust of the prisoners for a long time, to use whenever needed.It happened to be sitting on the window sill of his cell, and with animalinnocence, Addinsell tried it. No one familiar with his case thinks he hadany suicidal intent."

Arkansas City Republican, April 3, 1886.

S. C. Rogers was fined $2 and costs Wednesday for fighting. Not havingthe wherewithal to liquidate, he was committed to the jail.

Arkansas City Republican, April 24, 1886.

Two of the "boys in blue," who have been stationed here forsome time, drank and became drunken Saturday night last. They were arrestedby Marshal Gray and placed in jail overnight. They were released the nextmorning by the order of Mayor Schiffbauer.

Arkansas City Republican, May 8, 1886.

Now would be an opportune moment to mention the voting of bonds for anew jail at the new county seat, as well as other county buildings.

Arkansas City Republican, May 8, 1886.

Last Monday night at about 9 o'clock, the first successful jail deliverywas effected in Cowley County at Winfield. The prisoners, not usually lockedin their cells till 9 or 9:30 o'clock, were at large in the jail corridor.Sheriff McIntire and Deputy Joe Church had just gone uptown, when the prisonersrapped on the iron door of the jail and called for water. Jailor Tom H.Herrod and Deputy Henry A. Champlain remained at the jail to attend theprisoners. They went to answer the summons, Champlain guarding with hisrevolver for any emergency, when Herrod opened the door. It was opened onlyabout one foot when five of the prisoners made the break for liberty. Chas.Swift, the leader of the gang, convicted of forgery last week, grabbed Herrodand pulled him in while Bill Matney, a U. S. prisoner for horse stealingin the Territory, gave him a blow on the top of the head with a bed slatthat stunned him and he fell back against the door sill. Before he fell,Champlain couldn't shoot for fear of hitting Herrod, but as soon as he wasknocked down, the guard opened fire with his revolver. Wm. P. Bennett, whoseconviction for counterfeiting was scarcely four hours old, grabbed the doorlow down and was in the act of slamming it wide open when a ball from Champlain's45 took him in the groin, ranged upward, severed the main artery, and withoututtering a word, he whirled around, sank down by a cell door, and in threeminutes had bled to death. The shot was paralyzing. The smoke from the firstshot blinded the guard, but he blazed away again; whether the shot tookeffect or not is unknown. Swift sprang forward, belted Champlain a blowon the head with a bed slat, momentarily stunning him. The final dash wasmade and before Champlain could gather himself, four of the prisoners wereout. Three of them went between the jail and Finch's house, and the deputyfollowed them with the remaining bullets in his revolver. Another went aroundthe west side of the jail and jumped the fence southwest of the courthouse.Sheriff McIntire was on the scene in a few minutes, organized a posse, andmade hot pursuit though the cloudy darkness gave the criminals every advantage.Marshal Gray and Capt. Rarick were telephoned and they also got out a squadof searchers. None of the fugitives were found until Wednesday when Chas.Swift and David Wiggins were captured in the vicinity of Dexter. Wednesdaynight Bill Matney was captured. He was caught at the Chilocco Indian Schoolsin the Territory by Sam Endicott. Marshal Gray took the prisoners to WinfieldThursday morning. Those who escaped were: Chas. Swift, convicted last weekof forging the name of J. T. Stinson to a $15 check and passing it on J.B. Lynn. Bill Matney has been in jail for two months awaiting a trial beforethe U. S. Court, for horse stealing in the Territory. John David Wigginswas convicted last Friday of manufacturing and circulating counterfeit silverdollars. He was arrested at Atlanta two months ago, with his "kit"of tools with him in a "grip." W. P. Bennett, who was killed,was an assistant of Wiggins in the counterfeiting business. James Whiteheadwas a horse thief. There were several other prisoners in the corridor, butthey made no attempt to get out. The latter has not been captured.

Arkansas City Republican, May 8, 1886.

Wednesday morning a telephone message was received in this city thatthe residence of a widow, Mrs. Jones, at Geuda Springs, was burglarized.Mrs. Jones resides alone in a small cottage. Her bed stood just beneaththe window and it is supposed that the window was raised and she was chloroformed.The burglars entered, bound her wrists and ankles very tightly with cord,and tied a large handkerchief over her mouth to prevent her calling foraid. The burglars secured $92 in money and left. Next morning neighborsupon going to the home of Mrs. Jones found her bound and gagged and herhousehold effects scattered upon the floor promiscuously. She was released,but could give no account of the affair. She knew nothing of it until shecame to. She was injured quite badly and has been compelled to remain inbed since her fearful experience with the burglars. No clue has been discoveredthat will lead to the capture of the burglars, but it is supposed by someto have been done by one or two of the prisoners who broke jail Monday nightat Winfield.

Arkansas City Republican, May 15, 1886.

Sheriff McIntire took up Ollie Soule, about 22 years old, who shot andkilled G. W. Handy near the Nez Perce reservation, Indian Territory, lastfall, and lodged him in the Winfield jail. The bondsmen got a little scaredat a rumor that Soule was going to skip.

Arkansas City Republican, May 29, 1886.

Harry Halsell, who passed through the city one day last week in pursuitof a man who had stolen a bunch of cattle and sold them to him and received$275 down upon them, captured the swindler at Oswego. He proved to be aman by the name of Avery, who lives near Hunnewell and who was recentlyreleased from our county jail. As soon as Avery was spotted by Mr. Halsell,he went to obtain the assistance of the marshal of Oswego, but that worthyofficial refused. Whereupon Mr. Halsell hunted up Avery and arrested himhimself. As soon as Avery was arrested, the marshal demanded him as a prisoner;but Mr. Halsell refused to turn him over. Taking him to a hotel in the city,Mr. Halsell obtained $70 of his money, a gold watch and chain which theprisoner had just purchased, and a $50 saddle, and then turned him loose.Mr. Halsell passed through the city en route for his cow camp in the TerritorySaturday last.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, June 5, 1886. From Wednesday'sDaily.

The trial of Geo. Druitt came off before Judge Lindsay Tuesday morning.He entered a plea of guilty. Judge Lindsay imposed the lightest sentencefixed by law--$100 and costs and 30 days in jail. The imprisonment was suspendedas long as Druitt's behavior was good.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, June 12, 1886. From Tuesday'sDaily.

The cutting scrape between Brinkley and Phillips last Thursday resultedin the arrest of the latter at the instigation of the former Monday afternoon.Phillips was taken before Judge Kreamer, and in the testimony adduced, itwas proven that he only acted in self-defense. That case was dismissed atthe costs of Brinkley. Philips was then rearrested for disturbing the peaceand fined $5 and costs; total $24. He was committed to jail until both werepaid.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, June 12, 1886. From Friday'sDaily.

Wednesday evening Mrs. Millie Campbell, residing in Bolton Township nearthe State line, came to town and appeared before Judge Lindsay and fileda complaint for the arrest of one Chas. Baldwin for assaulting her withintent to ravish her. The complaint alleges that Baldwin made indecent proposalsto her and assaulted her with an iron rod, half an inch in diameter andfour feet long, severely bruising her head, face, and body. Mrs. Campbell'sface and head showed the marks of the work done by the iron rod. Baldwinwas arrested by our officers Thursday evening and taken before Judge Lindsay,who bound him over to appear for his preliminary trial Monday morning inthe sum of $1,500. He failed to give it, and was taken to the county jailat Winfield and committed. Baldwin denies that he attempted to ravish Mrs.Campbell and claims that she drew a shooting iron on him, causing him toassault her. Baldwin is a cowboy.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, June 19, 1886. From Tuesday'sDaily.

Last evening the trial of Chas. Baldwin for assault with intent to ravishMrs. Millie Campbell terminated before Judge Lindsay. From the evidenceadduced, the judge thought it sufficient to bind the prisoner over in thesum of $1,000 to appear at the next term of district court. He failed togive the bond and was committed to imprisonment in the county jail. Mrs.Campbell has been employed by J. O. Murphy as a cook in his store upon thestate line. Baldwin came there and demanded that she go buggy riding withhim. She refused and he assaulted her and beat her with an iron bar. Wehope Baldwin will get his just dues at his trial in court. A woman shouldbe protected from such assaults as the above, no matter how unsavory a reputationshe may bear.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, June 26, 1886. From Monday'sDaily.

A. R. Phillips, who was arrested several days ago for selling whiskeyand committed to jail, was brought down from Winfield and taken before JudgeKreamer for trial. He plead guilty and was fined $100 and cost and 30 daysimprisonment.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, June 26, 1886. From Tuesday'sDaily.

Monday evening Capt. O. S. Rarick, "took in" John Carter, whoruns a barber shop on South Summit street, upon the charge of violatingthe prohibitory law. He was taken before Judge Kreamer, who bound him overto appear for trial Monday next in the sum of $500. He failed to give it,and now languishes in jail at Winfield. Carter is a colored man.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, July 3, 1886. From Wednesday'sDaily.

Last evening, after being out about one hour, the jury returned witha verdict finding John Carter guilty of selling liquor on three accounts.$100 fine and payment of costs and 30 days imprisonment in the county jailwas the penalty attached for each account. The costs in this case amountto over $400. Carter will lay in jail 90 days besides laying out the fineand costs. If a few more of the jointists received the treatment that Carterdid, they would soon become scarcer in Arkansas City. He was taken to Winfieldthis morning.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, July 17, 1886. From Tuesday'sDaily.

The plans and specifications for the city building have just been completedby W. A. Ritchie & Co., architects. It is to be two stories high withbasem*nt and an 80 foot tower. The building will be constructed of pitchedfaced Ashlar work and trimmed in cut stone. On the ground floor will bethe fire department rooms, the marshal's office in front, and the jail inthe rear. The jail will occupy 20 x 22 feet of the building, first and secondstory. It will contain four iron cages and two large corridors. The frontupstairs portion of the building will be used for city offices. The buildingproper will be 30 x 80 feet and is a very fine structure. The contract forthe work will be let the 26th of this month.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, July 24, 1886. From Thursday'sDaily.

Ed. Lindsey and Willie Lewis (colored) were brought down from the Winfieldjail yesterday by Sheriff McIntire for their preliminary examination beforeJudge Lindsay. Ed. Lindsey was arrested a few days ago for cutting opena grip in the Nickle Plate Restaurant and stealing $10. He pleaded "notguilty," but the court thought from the evidence that he was guilty,and sentenced him to lay in jail and to pay the costs of the action. WillieLewis was up for breaking into Wm. McDowell's trunk in the Occidental Hoteland stealing a watch and revolver. The Judge bound him over in the sum of$500 to appear for trial in the district court. Both were returned to jaillast evening.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, July 24, 1886. From Friday'sDaily.

This afternoon Tom Corline was arrested for assaulting Jas. Hedley androbbing him. The deed was perpetrated in the rear of the Occidental Hotel,shortly after dinner. Corline attacked Hedley and struck him with his fist,knocking him over a pile of wood and breaking his collar bone. He, then,it is said, removed what money Hedley had on his person. Marshal Gray arrestedCorline and took him before Judge Bryant, where he answered three charges:disturbing the peace, drunkenness, and fighting. He was fined $5 and costsupon each charge. Not having the money to pay the fine, he was committedto jail. When he was arrested Marshal Gray found some $2.50 on him. Hedleyis a stone cutter. Corline is a laborer and has been working on the variousbuildings going up in the city. He will be arrested upon state warrant forhighway robbery.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, August 7, 1886. From Tuesday'sDaily.

Jim Cherrie was arrested yesterday by Capt. Rarick and taken to Winfieldby Sheriff McIntire, and placed in jail. The charge was cattle stealing.Capt. went down in the Territory to make other arrests of other partiesconnected with the affair.

Excerpt from a very long article...

Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1886.

WHEREAS, on the 12th day of July, A. D. 1886, the following proceedingsand order were had and made before and by the board of county commissionersof the county of Cowley and state of Kansas, and duly entered of recordon the journal of the proceedings of said board of commissioners in thewords and figures following, to-wit:

In the matter of the Kansas City and Pan Handle Railroad:

Now on this 12th day of July, 1886, at a session of the board of countycommissioners of the county of Cowley and state of Kansas, duly holden atthe courthouse in the city of Winfield, in said county; present, S. C. Smith,chairman, and J. A. Irwin and J. D. Guthrie, members of said board, andS. J. Smock, county clerk, comes J. O. Easterday, a resident taxpayer ofthe municipal township of Liberty, and presents to said board the petitionof himself and sixty-nine others, resident taxpayers of said township, prayingthat a special election be called for the purpose of submitting to the qualifiedvoters of said township a proposition for said township to subscribe tothe capital stock of The Kansas City and Pan Handle Railroad company tothe amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000), and to use the bonds ofsaid township in the sum of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000), in paymentof said stock, upon the terms and conditions in said petition mentionedand provided for, said petition being in the words and figures following,to-wit:

To the Board of County Commissioners of Cowley County, Kansas:

We, the undersigned, being more than two-fifths (2/5) of the residenttaxpayers of the municipal township of Liberty, in the county of Cowleyand state of Kansas, petition the board of county commissioners of saidcounty to submit at a special election, to the qualified voters of saidmunicipal township, a proposition to subscribe to the capital stock of TheKansas City, and Pan Handle Railroad company, a railroad company duly organizedand existing under the laws of the state of Kansas, which proposes to constructa railroad through and into said municipal township, said subscription tobe for the sum of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000).

And in payment for said subscription to said capital stock of said company,bonds of said municipal township, with coupons attached, to the amount ofsaid subscription, as above set forth, shall be duly issued and delivered,in sums of five hundred dollars ($500) each, payable in twenty (20) yearsfrom date of issue, each bearing seven percent interest, payable semi-annually;both principal and interest payable at the fiscal agency of the state ofKansas, in the city of New York; such bonds to be duly issued and deliveredupon compliance with conditions hereinafter set out, and delivery of stockin said road as by law provided. The conditions upon which said subscriptionto the capital stock of said company is made are:

That said The Kansas City and Pan Handle Railroad company shall constructa railroad of standard gauge (including all necessary side tracks, stockyards, and switches) into said municipal township, and have cars runningthereon, from some point entering as near as practicable to the northeastcorner, and out as near as practicable to the southwest corner of said municipaltownship, and shall erect and maintain two suitable depots for the transactionof business, one on the east side of Silver Creek, and one on the west sideof Silver Creek, in said municipal township, on or before eighteen monthsfrom the date of said special election. (Delays by orders of the court orjudge thereof excepted.)

And we pray that said board of county commissioners, upon presentationof this petition, duly convene and make an order, which order shall embracethe terms and conditions of this petition, and such other conditions assaid board may deem advisable, and also fixing the time for holding a specialelection, which we pray may be held; as by law provided, under chapter 107,Laws of Kansas, 1876, and amendments thereto, to determine whether suchsubscription shall be made.

And the form of the ballot to be used at such special election for andagainst said proposition so submitted shall be as follows:

Each qualified voter voting for said proposition shall have printed orwritten on his ballot: "For subscription to the capital stock of TheKansas City and Pan Handle Railroad company."

Each qualified voter voting against said proposition shall have printedor written on his ballot: "Against subscription to the capital stockof The Kansas City and Pan Handle Railroad company."

And said board of county commissioners, having duly heard, examined,and considered said petition, together with the evidence introduced in supportthereof, doth find that said petition is in writing and signed by more thantwo-fifths (2/5) of the resident taxpayers of said municipal township, andis in all respects according to and sufficient in law.

It is therefore ordered by said board of county commissioners that aspecial election be held in the township of Liberty, of the county of Cowleyand state of Kansas, on Saturday; the 14th day of August, A. D. 1886, andthat thirty days' notice of said election be given by the sheriff of saidCowley County by publication in the Arkansas City TRAVELER, a weekly newspaperpublished at the city of Arkansas City, in said county, and having generalcirculation in said municipal township, and that at said election the followingproposition shall be voted upon and determined by the qualified electorsof said township, to-wit:

Shall the board of county commissioners of Cowley County order the countyclerk, for and in behalf of said township, to subscribe for thirty sharesof five hundred dollars ($500) each of the capital stock of The Kansas Cityand Pan Handle Railroad company, in accordance with the laws of the stateof Kansas and in payment therefor issue the bonds of said township, runningtwenty years, bearing seven percent interest, payable semi-annually; bothprincipal and interest to be payable at the fiscal agency of the state ofKansas, in the city of New York. The conditions upon which said subscriptionis to be made are: That The Kansas City and Pan Handle Railroad companyconstruct a railroad of standard gauge from a connection with the St. Louis,Fort Scott and Wichita railroad, at the city of Reece, in Greenwood County,Kansas, thence in a southwesterly direction into and through said municipaltownship, with two suitable depots and side tracks, sufficient to accommodatethe business; located, one on the east side and one on the west side ofSilver Creek, in said municipal township. The bonds of said township tothe amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) shall be delivered to saidrailroad company upon delivery by said railroad company to the county treasurerof thirty shares of five hundred dollars ($500) each of the full paid capitalstock of the said railroad company, issued for and in the name of said township.Unless said road shall be completed as aforesaid, on or before February14, 1888, said railroad shall forfeit all right to said township bonds.

And it is further ordered that the form of ballot to be used at suchelection shall be as follows: "For subscription to the capital stockof the Kansas City and Pan Handle Railroad company," and "Againstsubscription to the capital stock of the Kansas City and Pan Handle Railroadcompany." S. C. SMITH, J. A. IRWIN, J. D. GUTHRIE,

Attest: S. J. SMOCK, County Clerk.

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 11, 1886.

UDALL RECORD. Over at Cambridge last Wednesday James Wolfe,a man about 67 years old, stabbed Will Farris in the left side with a largepocket knife, severing two ribs and an artery. His recovery is doubtful.Farris was drunk and made the old man mad. Wolfe is now in jail at Winfieldand will be given a preliminary examination on the 12th of this month.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 18, 1886.

On Saturday Sheriff McIntire, with his deputy, Tom Herrod, aided by CityMarshal Gray, raided a number of joints in this city, and captured severalprisoners. The parties taken in were Frank Bluebaugh, J. W. Hall, W. D.Johnson, and Ed Leonard, alias W. B. Bartholomew. Bluebaugh was admittedto bail, the others were carried to Winfield and committed to jail, to awaittrial, which is set for today. Frank Miller and Van Skoid, owners of thebilliard hall, in the Sherburne building, escaped arrest and have left thecountry. The charge against the accused is selling intoxicating liquorsin violation of law, and the County Attorney is said to have proof to convict.There are seven counts against Johnson and four against Leonard.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, August 21, 1886. From Wednesday'sDaily.

John Schultz, who is lying out a fine in the county jail, made a dashfor liberty yesterday. He was sent out, attended by the guard to empty theslop bucket, and when he thought the attendant was not on the look-out,made the break for liberty. He was recaptured after several shots were firedand he had run about a block.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, August 27, 1886. From Wednesday'sDaily.

P. F. Thomas, the man sent from here to Winfield by the mayor under thecharge of insanity, was taken to Sedgwick City Tuesday afternoon; his brothercoming down, paying the jail bill, and chaperoning him. The Couriersays he didn't appear to be luny as far as anybody could discover. He wasmerely a little cranky.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, September 4, 1886. FromFriday's Daily.

Yesterday afternoon Arkansas City had a jail delivery. For several dayspast there have been incarcerated in the old wooden city jail five prisoners.They were laying out their fines for drunkenness. The windows of the jailconsist of a wooden frame with iron rods running perpendicularly. It issupposed that an outsider handed the prisoners a saw, with which the framewas sawed into and then pried out. Three of the prisoners, Jas. Curry, Wm.Painter, and Simon Gorman, made their escape. The other two, Geo. Grovesand Sam Keeler, would not go. The break was not discovered until suppertime when the marshal went to feed them.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, September 18, 1886. FromMonday's Daily.

At the preliminary trial of Ollie Soule, for the murder of J. W. Handy,at Wichita in the U. S. Court last week, the jury was only out above fiveminutes when it brought in a verdict for an indictment for murder againstSoule and the women. The women are held as accessories to the crime. Newevidence has been adduced since the parties were bound over in this citysome months ago, and it will go hard with them. It seems that Mrs. Handywas too handy with her tongue for the safety of all. They are all in jailat Wichita now awaiting trial.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 29, 1886.

There was a wholesale jail delivery on Monday night from our city cooler,seven hard cases, locked up for drunkenness making their escape by sawingaway the sill through which an iron bar was driven, and thus making theirexeunt through the window. The eighth prisoner, who was sufferingwith chills, being too weak to make a run for liberty, was the sole occupantfound by the city marshal in the morning. The names of three of the fugitivesare Jas. Hamilton, Charles Walden, and Pierce Haysel. The other four hadbeen arrested the day preceding and were not tried. Marshal Gray offersa reward of $10 for anyone who shall be arrested and returned to his custody.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, October 2, 1886. From Tuesday'sDaily.

Last night six prisoners in the old city calaboose broke jail and arenow as free as the winds which blow over this beautiful Arkansas Valley.There were seven in confinement for drunkenness, etc.; the seventh was toosick to pick up his bed and walk.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, October 2, 1886. From Tuesday'sDaily.

The trial of John Grogan, for cutting Jas. J. Burns, before Judge Kreameryesterday resulted in a verdict of acquittal. The verdict was given thismorning. The trial adduced sufficient evidence to have Jas. Hamilton, Chas.Welden, Pierce Doyle, and Jas. J. Burns arrested for assaulting Grogan withburglarious intentions. Their bonds were fixed at $500 apiece and they wereremanded to jail, unless given, until their trial comes up in the districtcourt. These four worthless appeared before Judge Bryant yesterday for drunkenness,and were fined.

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, October 13, 1886. Editorial.

This editor, in company with a number of Sandhillers, took a run to Winfieldlast week, to enlarge his ideas and study the manners of a people on theroad to distinction and opulence. Our neighbor city enjoys the advantageof being the county seat, and is ambitious of attaining to the proportionsof the metropolis of Southern Kansas. Several towns at present stand inthe way of this preeminence. Wichita and Wellington and Harper having alarger population each and showing a more rapid growth; but the possibilitiesof this region of country have no limit, and the community that is boundto achieve greatness cannot be repressed. The ardent souls of Winfield arefilled with the vision of entire blocks of wholesale houses of palatialproportions, and a commercial activity that will bring half the railroadsof the continent running past their doors.

Judge Soward's roseate picture of our neighbor city's future greatnessis thus found expressed:

"With our immense lines of trunk railway, with their long trainssweeping through, bearing every community of the world; with the dozensof long passenger trains rolling through here daily, carrying people fromone side of the continent to the other; with our vast resources thoroughlydeveloped, under the stimulating influences of the nucleus we now have,the imagination can't begin to realize what the future will reveal."

The party of Sandhillers aforesaid, with this writer in their company,disembarked at the Frisco depot, to subject themselves to the stimulatinginfluences that are to achieve such marvels. Omnibuses were in waiting tocarry them into the busy haunts of our neighbor town, and a street car stoodsolitary and alone on the track to pick up the overflow of the smaller conveyances.But the visitors ignored these modern conveniences, for they pushed forwardalong the plank walk, and after walking two or three blocks along the mainstreet in company, scattered themselves through the mural nucleus.

The present embryo of a great commercial city does not strike the visitorwith its business activity. The morning was half spent as the writer pacedalong its principal street. There was no rush of vehicles along its thoroughfare,no hurrying through of pedestrians.

Pride in their part, defiance in their eye,

I see the lords of human kind pass by

Intent on high delight.

The tradesmen and their clerks were idling at the doors enjoying thecrisp air of an October morning, and waiting for the eager crowd of customersto come. Looking around for signs of growth and improvement, we saw a handsomebank building receiving its finishing touches, a business house in courseof construction, and in the neighborhood of the rink a rough board buildingwas going up, evidently designed for storage purposes. The stimulating influencesthat are to transform this city into the emporium of the northwest havenot got fully to work yet.

Proceeding to the courthouse and passing the county jail, we were impressedwith the shabbiness and inadequacy of the structure, and on visiting theoffices found the arrangements meagre and the whole interior suggestiveof first principles. Ascending to the courtroom we found judge and juryengaged trying some trivial breach of contract case.

Ward caucuses were being held, to choose delegates to the county convention.There was a noisy gathering of excited politicians, and crowds gatheredat the various polling places, who were willing to cast aside all thoughtof coming greatness for awhile, in order to get the right delegates elected.There was a keen contest between opposing factions, and the excitement waskept up till late in the evening.

This seemed to be the main business of the day, for we noticed the storespoorly patronized through the business hours and traffic on the streetsno way disturbing to the contemplation. Wandering out to the Frisco depot,we found our fellow townsman, Joseph W. Hutchison, in waiting. He had beensubpoenaed as a witness in a railroad suit, and was waiting the arrivalof a special train to take him out as an expert to appraise a strip of landcondemned for railroad uses. The train did not come along, and the pairof Sandhillers sat down to talk. Not a soul was moving about the platform,not a dray came up to transfer any of the commodities gathered there fromthe varied industries of the world, not even a small boy was on hand todisplay his unfailing powers of annoying everybody within reach. Acrossthe way were two vacant stores and the whole surrounding as quiet as a graveyard.

Some distance north a gang of men was at work extending the street cartrack toward a piece of timber. The purpose of this enterprise being toreach a proposed addition to the city where building lots will be availablefor the thousands of trainmen who will make their home in our neighbor city.

By-and-bye the street car came up bearing the passengers, but engagedin running its regular trips. The driver changed his sorry looking teamfrom end to end; and eyed the pair of idlers wistfully, as though he wantedsomeone to go along to relieve his monotony. The two Sandhillers took seatsin his car to wile away the hours till train time and to aid a laudableenterprise. From the driver we learned that this car formed the entire rollingstock of the road, and that, except when the trains came in, he carriedbut few passengers. The wages to be paid him had not been decided by theboard of directors, but he thought the receipts of the day would sufficeto pay him moderate wages. When Winfield shall have "become a greatcity, with its dozens of business streets, and princely wholesale and retailestablishments," as Mr. Eaton reads the future, a more extensive equipmentwill be required for this street car track, and the wages paid to the driverswill not be a matter of such surpassing moment. On the way back from theSanta Fe depot, a Winfield passenger took his seat in the car, his faredropped into the box swelling the receipts of that round trip to twenty-fivecents.

Promptly on time, at 6:08 p.m., the through passenger train came up,and the party of Arkansas City people, who had spent the day in that cityof coming greatness, gladly took their seats aboard; and arriving at home,although well along in the evening, felt their senses relieved by the stirthat met their gaze on the streets and the general indications of growthand prosperity.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, October 16, 1886. From Monday'sDaily.

More trouble in Winfield. Two fair damsels recently sent to jail in thecity of church spires, in default of the payment of fines, are giving manyprominent citizens of the recently fated city away most beautifully, anddeclare they could pay their fines if they could collect what is their dueson running accounts. When misfortune once strikes a proud city like Winfield,it seems never to get enough. We hold our breath for the next sensationfrom the wonder of the Arkansas Valley. Oswego Republican.

Excerpt from meeting...

Arkansas City Traveler, October 20, 1886.

The contract between the city and the Van Dorn Iron Works, of Cleveland,Ohio, for a city jail, was read and approved. This provides for the constructionof a jail with four cells and a corridor, one of them file and saw proof.The cost of the building is $1,235.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, October 23, 1886. From Friday'sDaily.

MARRIED. Chas. Baldwin, the man who was arrested down on the State Linefor assaulting Millie Campbell with lustful intentions, was made a "crush,"figuratively speaking, upon the heart of Sheriff McIntire's hired girl whilehe was incarcerated in jail. Baldwin is out now on $200 bail and we areinformed that this evening the couple are to be married in this city. Thegirl's name is Fannie Adair.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, November 6, 1886. From Thursday'sDaily.

We had another jail delivery last night. Four prisoners made their escape;one remained. He was a negro up for drunkenness.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, November 13, 1886. FromWednesday's Daily.

J. N. Norman, who is accused of stealing a watch of Contractor Murray,was brought down from Winfield yesterday by Sheriff McIntire for trial.He was taken before Judge Kreamer, and the case was postponed for ten days.The prisoner was taken back to jail.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 24, 1886.

DIED. John Donnell, a U. S. Prisoner in the county jail for selling whiskey,bound over by Commissioner Bonsall three weeks ago, died Friday last oftyphoid. His mother, who lives at Chautauqua Springs, has been notifiedby the sheriff.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, November 27, 1886. FromMonday's Daily.

"Lottie St. Clair and Frank Carter, two frail women, were arrestedSaturday afternoon, charged with being drunk and assaulting W. Ward. Itappears the two women were in a restaurant near the old Occidental Hoteldrinking malt, etc. When Ward happened in, one of the girls commanded himto 'get out.' He told them he guessed not. At that one rose up and struckhim with a club. Marshal Gray put in his appearance and took the women underhis charge. They were taken before Judge Bryant, who fined them $50 eachand costs. The total was $100.50. The Judge also gave them the choice ofpaying their fine, leaving the town, or going to jail. They had until the5 o'clock train in which to decide."

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, November 27, 1886. FromWednesday's Daily.

The city police arrested five drunks last night. One is what is calleda "spotter." He was sent down from Winfield to spot the men sellingwhiskey. He got so drunk by the time he had visited three joints that hecould scarcely walk. Instead of him reporting the jointists, they reportedhim to Marshal Gray, who took him in and sent him to Winfield this afternoon,after he was fined $10 and costs. He couldn't pay, so he was sent to jail.His name was Cox.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 1, 1886.

The city cooler was made vociferous on Sunday night with the yellingof a festive cowboy, confined there for too liberal indulgence in the ardent.His call was for "Oscar" to come and take him out, but the personappealed to failed to come to his deliverance. Those living within threeblocks of the penal abode were greatly annoyed with the inebriate's untiringlungs.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, December 4, 1886. From Thursday'sDaily.

Ed. Gray is said to be the only man in the courthouse who can quote scripturescorrectly when he is in a good humor. Telegram.

The fact that Ed. is a printer sustains the above assertion. We haveheard him quote some scripture in our lifetime, and there always followedan odor of sulphur.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, December 4, 1886. From Monday'sDaily.

Mrs. J. W. Handy and daughter, who have been in jail for some monthsat Wichita, have been released on giving bail in the sum of $3,000 for theirappearance at the next term of court. At first their bail was fixed at $5,000,but last week it was reduced to $3,000. Mrs. Handy and daughter are heldas accomplices of Ollie Soule in the murder of J. W. Handy.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, December 11, 1886. FromWednesday's Daily.

Sheriff McIntire came down from Winfield last evening and took chargeof Mason, the man who shot Maggie James, and Tuders, who is held as an accomplice.He handcuffed the prisoners and took them to Winfield and put them in jail.Annie Tuders will remain here, under guard, to attend her wounded companion.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, December 18, 1886. FromMonday's Daily.

Sheriff McIntire came down this morning from Winfield. He brought withhim W. M. Mason, the woman-shooter, and W. M. Tuders. They were taken beforeJudge Kreamer this afternoon where they waived examination and were boundover to appear at the district court. Mason was put under $3,000 bond; Tuders$1,000. Annie Tuders was also put under $1,000 bond. The last two are heldas witnesses. C. P. Jeffries appears for the defendants. Maggie James, thewoman who was shot, is getting better and the chances are favorable to herrecovery. Mason and Tuders were taken back to jail.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, December 18, 1886. FromThursday's Daily.

Deputy Sheriff Tom Herrod came down from Winfield this morning in pursuitof a horse thief who had stolen a horse up in Butler County and was makingtracks for the Territory. He was captured near the State Line with the horsein his possession. He was brought to the city and taken before Judge Lindsay,where he waived examination and was bound over to the district court. DeputySheriff Herrod took him to Winfield and put him in jail. The prisoner refusedto give his right name. He was a seedy looking individual.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 22, 1886.

Justice S. C. Lindsay, on Monday, disposed of the state case againstFrank Gant, by fining him $300 and costs and sending him to the county jailfor 60 days. This very stylish young man has been keeping a joint over theold Occidental Hotel for the last four months, during which time he claimshe has paid upwards of $400 to the city in the way of fines, or hush money.Capt. Thompson would visit him every month, and collect a contribution,for which no receipt was given, but it was understood that it protectedhim from arrest. His crooked business becoming known to County AttorneySwarts, this official, on the 14th inst., made complaint to 'Squire Lindsay,and the following day he was arrested by the Sheriff. The trial came offon Saturday, a jury being summoned to try the case. By arrangement withthe prosecuting officer, two of the four counts were withdrawn and the accusedpleaded guilty to the other two. What made the case dead against him, washis dispensing his contraband beverages to Sheriff McIntire, he not knowinghis customer. His confession of guilt rendered the services of the juryunnecessary, and the long string of witnesses subpoenaed by the prosecutionwere not called on to testify. And another annoying circ*mstance in thecase, he had paid his monthly fine to Capt. Thompson the very morning hewas taken in. Justice Lindsay dealt out to him the cold letter of the law.The young man seemed to be flush with money, and made light of the fineand the $70 costs; but going to jail for two months was repugnant to hisdelicate susceptibilities, and he protested vehemently against the severityof the court.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, December 25, 1886. FromSaturday's Daily.

This morning Frank Gant, the jointist, appeared before Judge Lindsayand plead guilty to violating the law on two counts. He was fined $200 andcosts of suit, and committed to the county jail for two months.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, December 25, 1886. FromMonday's Daily.

A tramp who was jailed in Winfield the other day had three scars frombullets, two bruises from clubs, seven fresh dog bites, and a black eye,and yet he kicked vigorously about being put into a warm room where he wouldhave plenty to eat and find perfect rest for the next sixty days.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, December 25, 1886. FromTuesday's Daily.

Judge Kreamer issued a warrant last evening for the re-arrest of Thos.Place, who was up before him Saturday for assaulting L. F. Randall withintent to kill. The Judge fined Place $20 and costs and told him to leaveRandall alone. He promised to do so and secured Wm. McCoy to stand goodfor the judgment until he could visit his brother-in-law over in SilverdaleTownship and procure money to pay his fine. Instead of doing what he agreedto, Place sought Randall out and gave him a terrible pommeling and thenskipped out, leaving McCoy to pay his fine. He has not been heard of sincebut officer John Lewis and McCoy are looking after him. Should he be captured,he will most likely enjoy a term in jail.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, December 25, 1886. FromThursday's Daily.

John Comforth and Wm. Pearce were both drunk last night and were putin the calaboose until this morning. Each were fined $5 and costs. Pearcepaid. Comforth was remanded to jail.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 29, 1886.

The city prisoners have been removed from the old calaboose, where therewas danger of their freezing to death of a cold night, and are now confinedin the unfinished jail in the new city hall building. A good stove set uptherein conduces to their comfort.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 29, 1886.

[Note: Fines ranged from $1 to $50; costs from $4 to $7. In some casesonly a fine was assessed. I did not list fines, costs, and dates. MAW]

The docket of Police Judge Bryant for November shows the following finesand costs paid.

George Miner, drunk; Thos. O'Conner, drunk; James Hedley, drunk; JamesO'Neal, drunk; John Doe, disturbing the peace; J. Smith, drunk, fined $5;left his overcoat in pledge, which was sold for $6.

James O'Connor, selling liquor; Ed Fenstrock, selling liquor, fine $50,paid $10. John Stevenson, selling liquor, fine $50, paid $50. John Doe,selling liquor, fine $50, paid $50. Frank Long, selling liquor, fine $50,paid $50.

Thos. Conway, drunk; J. J. Bacon, drunk and committing nuisance. JohnDoe, drunk; Barney McGinn, drunk; Cline, drunk. W. Waltz, disturbing thepeace; John Moore, drunk and disorderly; Geo. Miner, drunk.

Prostitutes: Rhoda Wood; Mollie York; Mollie Brown; Emma Dodge; MarySherwood; May Shirtz; May Carter; May Smith; Nell Tartar; Ed Day; Mat Jones;Jennie Pruitt; Lou Raymond; Emma Jackson.

Total Fines: $415.00

Total Costs: $ 65,00

TOTAL: $480.00

Paid to the city as per treasurer's receipt: $430.76

Paid to same by city marshal: $ 16.50

TOTAL: $447.26

In addition to the above, twenty arrests were made from which no paywas derived, of which seven were drunks and five disorderlies, who had nomoney and served out their time in jail.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, January 22, 1887. From Saturday'sDaily.

Miller McAfee, the man who kicked E. S. Lumpkins in the eye yesterdayafternoon, was fined $10 and costs by Judge Bryant. He paid up, and wasimmediately arrested on a state warrant issued by Judge Kreamer. McAfeeplead guilty, and was sentenced to 30 days in jail and fined $20 and costs.He was taken to Winfield, and now languishes in the county bastille. Lumpkin'seye is getting better, and he is able to appear on the streets. The manwith whom Lumpkins had the fight was fined $10 and costs.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, January 22, 1887. From Tuesday'sDaily.

James Murray was arrested this morning, on the charge of grand larceny.He was accused of stealing a valise of clothing from Jesse Bearse. Murraywas bound over until Thursday afternoon, and sent to the Winfield jail untildate of trial.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, January 22, 1887. From Tuesday'sDaily.

Three men arrested for drunkenness yesterday were put in the new citybastille last evening, and this morning when the police went to get themthey were gone. The new jail is incomplete. The cages are not yet in, andthe prisoners had an easy time getting out through the wooden doors.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, January 22, 1887. From Friday'sDaily.

John Murray, the man who was arrested the first of the week for stealinga valise from W. J. Bearse, had his trial yesterday evening before JudgeKreamer. He was found guilty and sentenced to 30 days in jail and to paycosts of suit.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, January 29, 1887. From Tuesday'sDaily.

Henry Walker, the brute arrested at the poor farm, was taken before JusticeWood at Winfield yesterday, but waived examination, and in default of bondwas committed to jail to await the action of the district court. His bondwas fixed at $2,000.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, February 5, 1887. From Wednesday'sDaily.

Our north Summit Street druggist, Jerome Steele, is in the toils. Hewas arrested last evening by Sheriff McIntire, charged with violations ofthe prohibitory law, and taken before Judge Lindsay. His bond was fixedat $500, but he refused to give it, although several friends offered togo on it. He was taken to jail on the afternoon train to Winfield. The complaintagainst Mr. Steele is that he did not file a statement for all he sold;or in other words, a person could go there, buy several bottles of beer,file one statement, take one or more bottles of the beer at that time, andreturn at some future time and get the remainder. This, it is said, is aviolation of the prohibitory law.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, February 12, 1887. FromFriday's Daily.

John Angle, accused of larceny, was taken to Winfield jail, being unableto give bond.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, February 12, 1887. FromFriday's Daily.

Mable Noe and Anna Van Hook were arrested over at Geuda yesterday bythe city marshal. They were wanted here for a "big time" theyhad night before last in rooms in the Ex-Occidental hotel building. Mableand Anna and a youth by the name of Fred Hall went on a drunken spree andduring the debauch the first named fought with another prostitute by thename of Jennie Miller. The gang thought they would play it sharp on MarshalGray and the following morning skipped for Geuda. But they were headed offby the telephone. Marshal Gray ordered their arrest and they had scarcelytouched the town until they were taken in. Before Judge Bryant the gay Mablewas fined $10 and costs; Anna $5 and costs. Fred Hall had his trial thismorning and was fined $5 and costs. Marshal Gray ordered Noe to leave thecity on the first train or he would put her in jail.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, February 19, 1887. FromSaturday's Daily.

C. L. Harkins was brought in today by Sheriff McIntire. He is accusedof stealing A. E. Kirkpatrick's watch. He was taken before Judge Lindsayand bound over until next Thursday. He couldn't give bond and he was committedto the county jail.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, February 26, 1887. FromSaturday's Daily.

C. L. Harkins had his trial in Judge Lindsay's court yesterday. He wascharged with stealing A. E. Kirkpatrick's watch last summer. He was boundover in the sum of $500 to appear for trial in the district court and takento the jail at Winfield in default of bail. The court deemed the evidencesufficiently strong to hold him for trial.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, February 26, 1887. FromTuesday's Daily.

The regular meeting of the council occurred last evening. Present, MayorSchiffbauer, Councilmen Ingersoll, Prescott, Thompson, Davis, and Hill.

The proposition to put iron shutters on the jail by Danks Bros., wasread and on motion laid over till next meeting for consideration.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 5, 1887. From Monday'sDaily.

Henry Shultz while intoxicated fell down the ex-Occidental stairway Saturdaynight, and severely hurt the back of his head and back. The police pickedthe unfortunate man up and put him in jail. His injuries were so severehe had to be taken out of jail and to the hotel.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 5, 1887. From Wednesday'sDaily.

A man by the name of Donnelly was arrested last night for being drunk.He was fined $5 and costs; as he was moneyless, he has to lay it out inthe city jail. The fact of his having a cork leg saves him from workingon the streets.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 12, 1887. From Friday'sDaily.

Today the jail is empty.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 12, 1887. From Monday'sDaily.

Ed. Gray, deputy county clerk, has resigned his position, his retirementto take effect on the 15th. He retires in order to go into business in ArkansasCity. Ed. is one of the most accommodating gentlemen on the courthouse force,and is a very efficient clerk. We regret to see Ed. leave us, as one moreaccommodating will be hard to find, and his being a practical newspaperman himself has made him a favorite among the reporters of the daily press.A newspaper reporter appreciates that kind of man and all wish Ed. success.

Winfield Telegram.

Excerpt from meeting...

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 12, 1887. From Friday'sDaily.

The prisoner in the city jail was ordered released.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 19, 1887. From Thursday'sDaily.

Pat Donnelly, yesterday afternoon, between 5 and 6 o'clock, was in theEnglish Kitchen, "blowing" about what a good shot he was. Suddenlyhe pulled his revolver and discharged it upward through the sky-light. Hewas arrested and fined $10 and costs. The miscreant got off with a verylight penalty. He deserved three times as much and a month in jail.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 26, 1887. From Friday'sDaily.

Johnson, the colored man, up for selling intoxicants, was convicted thismorning on two accounts in Judge Kreamer's court. He was sentenced to 60days in jail and fined $200. The following are the names of jurymen: E.W. Vaughn (colored), A. Dodd, P. B. Andrews (colored), A. G. Lowe, Geo.W. Spruill, Bradford Beal, Geo. Allen, G. W. Herbert, P. Thompson, J. C.Pickering, C. Atwood, and S. J. Rice. There was talk of appealing, but attime of going to press the necessary bond had not been filed.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 2, 1887. From Tuesday'sDaily.

Parties who were up to Winfield yesterday tell us of a highway robberyalleged to have been committed by Bert Greer and a cowboy by the name ofThomas, upon a drummer by the name of Sherman Clark. The three had beenplaying poker and drinking. Clark was induced to go from the room into thestreets, where he claims he was thrown down and robbed of $57 by Greer andThomas. He was then threatened with being thrown into the Walnut River todrown, but that was given up. Greer has been arrested and is now in jail.Thomas escaped. Oh yes, Winfield is a moral town. No poker rooms, no joints,no nothing.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 2, 1887. From Wednesday'sDaily.

Thos. Madden, who was arrested a short time ago, had his preliminarythis morning before Judge Bonsall. He was up for selling whiskey in a railroadcamp down on Cottonwood Creek. Sufficient evidence was adduced to hold himfor trial and he was bound over in the sum of $500 to appear at Wichitaat the next term of the U. S. Court. Failing to give it, he was remandedto the Cowley County jail.

Other related links:

About the Wortmans

Stage Coach at the Central Hotel
The Central HotelTransportation Images

To Austin Business Computers' Home Page
To Bill Bottorff's Home Page