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The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-09-30

have been treated IN this way, there
are enough TO show that the practice
was general, at least among the upper
classes, for all the tombs opened. from
their associations with prominent
houses, seemed to have belonged to
people of rank and fortune. The stone
us ed in the inlaying was bright green
.jadeite. A circular cavity about one
sixteenth of an inch in diameter was
drilled in the enamel of each of the two
front teeth of the upper row, and inlaid
with little disc of jadeite cut into a
perfect fit and secured by means of a
bright red cement.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-09-30
Unfortunate Fact.

DE trouble bout advice" said Uncle
Eben, sis DAT de man who has made a
sho-nuff success in life is gin'rally too
busy ter stop an give lessons. "-Wash-
ington Star.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-09-30

A claim which is probably unique in
the annals of fire insurance has just
been paid by an insurance company
to a man in Yarmouth, England. The
claimant was sitting on the sea front
with the ends of his, trousers turned
up. A little ash from his pipe dropped
into the tuck thus. formed and burnt q
hole. After inspecting the garment
the company paid for q new pair, the
claim being under a general fire pol
icy.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-09-30

board and saw something bright on
the plaster below. This discovery led
to the recovery of the trinkets. The
owner had hidden the property and
then had forgotten about it.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-09-30
A WOman's Ha

A WOman's Hair.
On an average every woman carries
20 to 60 miles of hair upon her head
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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-06-16
El0cutionary Contest.

The Beaver county elocutionary con-
test which will be held in Beaver on
Tuesday evening, June 2S, is looked
forward TO with interest. A silver medal
will be awarded to that person who shall
excel as reciter. There are four per-
sons who cxpoc, to try for the medal.
Their names are: Misses Maude
Thomas aud Grace Munscll, Fiery
Cooper and Sam. Block The reciIa>
ton' will be interspersed with music
aud the entire program win be made
attractive. This. it is believed, will be
the first Of its kind ever held in tne
county, IL will also be the only enter
tainment Of this character held during
the session of the Institute. Do not
miss the opportunity Of being present on
this interesting occasion. The contest
will take place at the church. Ad,
mission, 25 cents.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-06-16
Screen Doors

Complete G5 cents, and lime sl.50
per barrel, because Brother John he
paid the freight
The Christian Endeavor Society will
use for the topic Of lts lesson for Satpr-
day evening-"True Friendship" Prov.
Is: "a; Mark 5: 1919; John l5: l2-
10. Leader, Charles Cranwer.
The people of Lock wood made ar
engagements TO hold children's day exer-
rises u. the school house at that place
Sunday. J he exercises were to be con-
ductcd by Rev, Yeager Of The Metho.
dist church.
Remember the festival to be held at
the Presbyterian church Friday cven-
ing, June II. A program of music and
rceitatious will be rendered Ice cream
aud strawberries will be served. Come,
verybody.
Finley Rock passed through Beaver
Monday on his way to Jewell county,
Kansas, TO be gone several weeks. On
returning to Beaver county he will
bring the family, with the expectation
of making his home here.
Territorial Superintendent Hopkins
has stated that he expects to be in
Beaver next week. Supt, Hopkins is a
practical educator, we'll fitted for the
position he holds, and his intention Of
couing is noted with interest.
Rev. c. C. Bentley preached at the
Presbyterian church Saturday evening
aud Sunday morning. Miss Emma
Plain became a member of the church
Sunday morning and was immersed
Tuesday aitotnoou by Rev. Bentley.
The work of shesring sheep is being
pushed right along in The vicinity of
Clear Lake. G. o. Taunchill and J. B.
Cullom were to have completed their
shearin; Saturday and Il. 6. Dunlop
expected TO commence shear.nS this
week.
l.. A. Baxter of Higgins, Texas, was
." ''"''' SdNhiudl no ~ NoiklhB IN
the mail route service and has several
contracts to let in the county. He has
the Clear Lake and Benton iiue 10 dis
pose Of, aud also the ilardesty and Op.
TINA line.
The announcement, is out for Fourth
of July celebration at Ashland, Kansas,
this year. There will also be a eelebra-
tion Of Elm Grove IN the east eud Of
this county, on the Kiowa. prepara-
,ions are being made for a grand cele-
orstlon at each lace.
After the regular services Of the
Christian church Sunday morning, the
members Of the church held a business
meeting at which they decided to hold
services at the school house hereafter
instead Of meeting at the Preses s.rrian !
church as they have been doing.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-06-16
jas Carr of Cline cImc 70 Besvet
Tn,sdsy to attend the Institute


Tuesday to attend the Institute
Miss Myrtle Naekolis " no taught the
Boutwell, school last year aud who has
lately been attending the Southwest
Kansas College at Winfield, Ksn.as.
arrived il Beaver Tuesday evening from
Wiodfrld, and has enrolled at the Nor
NAL institute.
TIL, Wecjcn Of E'mwood lef, last
" tor Kansas TO work in the harvest
fy,. 4 number OF others are conten-
plating going from this sec'ion. There
is much harvesting to be done in Kan.
sas this season and harvest wages are re
ported to be good.
John Brown Of Garrett is in Trini,
dad, Colorado, receiving treatment FOR
his eyes. lie has been suffering from
srauuIated eyelids, bu, under the pres
| ent medical care is reported TO be i'm
proving snd expects 70 -ctUrn to bis
home 10 a short time.
The psychology class at the Institute
was taught by Pres. Boyd this u1orulug
The instruction was given 10 the form of
lecture and was Interesting and profit
able The President taaches psyehoI-
ogy at the UDivesiiy and handles the
subject in an able manner.
President Boyd of the Oklahoma
Territorial University arrived in Beaver
Hgaf.rdar.
the Presbyterian church tonight. Pres.
Boyd is au able lecturer and teachers
and others should not nesiect to hear
him. The lecture begins at eight
o'clock at the church.
Alden Mefkcr and wife and Mrs
Mabel Abrams Of Garrett arrived in
Beaver last week. Mr. Meeker has
been engaged at that place for the past
winter and spring as teacher Of the Gar,
ie't school, in whicl, work ne has sues
ceeded nicely. lie thinks semeih hing of
making his hone in Beaver for the fu>
ture. Both he and Miss Abrams have
enrslled at the Normal Institute, which
they are now attending
The Banner published ut Coldwater,
Texas, III speaking of its publication Of
marriage noiices says: 'It may be no-
'iced that We DO not give the same space
to marriage notices that we once did
only lew lines, and let it 20 at thar.
1t is because they call up sad recoies--
tions, and give US shameiaceduess. A
year ago we offered pigs to these old
bachelors and mails TO yet them started
and having started them once fore God
we couldn't stop EN-. Our pen full OF
I igs melted TO nothing, oar promises
then went to protest, pork has gone up.
and still they marry and look askancc OF
us. Did We do good work or bad?"
Mother Hubbard.
cold Mother Hubbard went to the
cupboard,
70 get her pUor dog a bone;
But when she got there, the cupboard
was bare,
And so her poor dog had none.
The following is a reproduction of
"Mother Hubbard" by one Of the Normal
Students: "a superannuated specimen
of feminine humanity, with the eupho>
LioHs cognomen Hubbard, perambulat-
ed to commode in the culinary de-
partment to get an ossiiied cartilaGe for
her impoverished canine but when she
arrived at her destination, she discover.
ei TO her profound astouishmeut that
tn 4. interior was a vacuum in consequence
OF which the canine still retained the
enptines' Of his alimeu,ary canal.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-06-16
LECTURE.

T.. Il. Boyd. pre-ijeu, az the Oklaho-
hoina T,Tn,orial University, will deliver
lecture a. the Presbyterian chateh on
Thursdsy evening, Jure I6. TIE sub.
j-cs Of b'. lec;are will b. The Symues
fical Deyclus n,eui ct Chsracier" Pres
idea, BVyd has achieved vide rrruts.
'ion a. lecturer aud We predict he will
have a LARGE sadiencc.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-06-16
soc "a YEAR
als ihe war and Other Rews-
SS Columns Each Issue
for about Cent a week.

DO you want the latest war news, the do
ings Of Oklahoma and the world. in the most
terse and readable shape Then send your
name and so cents to the Weekly State
Capital and get the great Territorial Weekly
for year. This is about cent week. 1t
j. set on lynoiype machines aud run on a
perieciing press having "a columns of live
natter Ia every issue. II is as cheap ani
will give yon more news lhsa any Of the
metropolitan Weskliss.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-06-16
FIRE! LiGRrHlH Gi
TOR4hDoES!

G. X. Wright now has the agency of
the old Shawnee Insurance Company
for Beaver county, and can insure your
property against fire, llghtping, hail and
:ornadoes or high wisds Rates reason.
able. IL you want to insure your prop,
erly or stock, address him and be will
come to your place aud make the insnr-
auce. Postoihee address, Liberal, Kan,
sas.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-06-16
Whittier tos Tormeni.

Fror tie New Yvrk sss
When Whittier was 20 years old,
somewhat trained in newspaper work
by editing the Hayerbill Mass }
Gazette. be was elected secretary Of
ine Auti-Slavery soeieiy. The next
year be removed to Philade!phis,
where he edited the Pennsylvania
Freeman during the years 1889.
While living in boarding mouse in
PHILADELPHIA young woman fellow
boarier VAS 4 great torment 10 him,
because .e was possessed OF an ex-
ceeiiugiy soy aud sensitive tempera-
ment. When she went away Whittier
complied with the request to write in
Der album 4 friend of the woman
who Owned the album has Transcribed
the lines from memory:
Thou art goiag hence, God bless thee.
Tiisu art goiug hence. Iarewelg
May tie devil ne'er distress thee,
May the vide world use thee veil.
Thou az; going hence forever.
And thon sheidest not tear;
lis well. for tears shall never
Lamsnt Thy leaving here.
Yet some will not fergei thee,
A foru.eut as fhou urt
And some will cen regrkt thee
Who 10 not weep to part.
They will miss thy merry laughter,
A. the schoolboy does his rod.
And the jokes which followed after
Thy visiting abroad
Farewell the Lori be with thee
In thy future goings on.
And the pious shuu and fear thee
As thy Quaker friend hath done!
Thy life, may nothing vex it,
Thy tears be not few,
And at thy final exit,
May the devil miss his due.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-06-16
Shares.

And in accordance with law and an order
Of the Board Of Directors made on the first
day Of June, 1898, 50 many shares of each
parcel Of such stock as may be necessary
will be sold at the court house in Beaver.
O. T., on the 25th day Of June. 1895, at .
o'clock p. m of such day, to pay delinquent
assessment thereon, together with costs Of
advertising and expenses Of sale.
s. Is. WEIR, Secretary,
Beaver o. T.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-06-16
- 80 = MoopwAnp. ok

LAND oFFicE AZ WOODwARD, OK
june isSS
Notice is hereby given that the following
nSm- Il settler has flei notice Of his intention
TO make final proof In support OF his claim
and that said prsof Wjli b. made before VIII
lam , Harm. CLERK District Court 4ih Judl.
clAlDisirlci, .. T 81, or in case oi has absenea.
before &. hOdge. DepuIy District Clerk. az
Beaver. y. T.. on Jnty 3. iss,. viz:
Joseph y Han in. Tor the southeast quhlfer
section r. t'Wn~hip norih. uf range - + IN.
He names the following Witnesses TO prove
his continuous residence upon aud cultivation
oil said land viz:
Allen I. Baker. Ferdinand p'ibiz, walter
u DanislsOu, cyrus Allen, all uf Beaver
o. T
+. n. HEALY, Register.
First pub. June l5, lss.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-06-16
Teachers Examination.

The regaisF quarterly examination of
Applicant. iUf teachers certificates will
Be held - the >chnd house 10 Beaver
"n Friday aud Saturday, July add ,,
1898. Moan Dawes,
County Sup'.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-06-16

We call especial attention Of all our read
ers interested in tree planting and fruit
culture to the unusually literal oler Of the
Arkansas Valley Nurseries es Sedgwiek,
Kansas, which will be lnd elsewhere in
this issue. They are se!:.sie people and
make this special offer only to introduce
iatir stock 10 this vieinity Orders should
Sc seas them without delay. Il
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-06-16
A. T. & s. F. R'Y co.
Local r1xE IABLr, Nay %, 1sgI.

The santa Re Route runs the latest i'm
proved equlpmen; that is known, on its Pass
enger Trains
Coupon Tickets srld to all points. aud Rag
gage Checked to destination.
for routes, rates, time tables. or anv other
information, apply To the undersigned. OF to
W. J. Black, u. Z. a T A, Topeka, Kansas.
FRANK j. LABEN, Agent.
EngleMnCd. kausas.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-06-16

Notice is hereby given that II. f. Craig
has fled his petition for license TO sell malt.
spurious and viuous hquors in the village Of
Beaver. ]. said license Of date frsm July
LAT, lSoS. ard that, unless remons,rance be
fled in this usiice prisr to July let, ls8S;
said license wi.i be granted.
Given under my hand sni oficial seal this
lith ds! Of June, ISIS
r :. Drummon1.
County Clerk.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-06-16

Tramps are said TO be numerous
in Great Bend, Kansas. Friday ls5
rode in on freight train, the brake
men being unable to put them off.
With few exceptions they claim TO
want work, aud many are working
for their board till harvest begins,
which will he but a short time.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-06-16

In our advertising columns will be
found an announcement of Senator
John j. ingalls, forthcOmming book, en-
titled Americas War For Humanity"
Canvassing agents will find in 1t book
Of remarkable interest, and certainly of
extraordinary salability. The history
Of the war is told in picture aud story,
and in a way that always chsIacterizes
the brilliant pen Of Senator ingalls,. 10
narratiug the incidents Of this war he
finds grand scope for his superb descript-
i've and analytical powers. The theme
is worthy Of the author, and The author
is worthy of the theme. 1t is published
by n. ID. Thompson Publishing Co., OF
St. Louis, Mo. 1t will be a monumental
work that will not only be read eyery~
where, hut will be a monument to his
gesius that will outlive in history his
brilliant senatorial career. The sub
scription book trade and the canvassing
agent are fortunate in the fact that an
author Of such rare ability has been en-
listed in interest.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-06-16
LOAN AND INVESTMENT
COMPANY.
Beaver, Oklahoma Territory.

There is delinquent upon the following
described stock, on account of assessment
levied On the 9th day of February, 1898,
the several amounts set opposite the names
Of the respective shareholders, as follows
Names. Certificate No. No. Amt
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-06-16
LAND orrrcE AT WOODWARD. O ?.

LAND OFFIcE Al WOODWARD, O T.,
June :, ls9s.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice Of his intention
. MAKE final proof in support OF his claim
and that said propf Will be male before Will
IN r. barn, District Clerk Of the 9TH Judi
cial Dieir CT, %. T, or in case Of his absence.
ttfore j. G. Hodge, Deputy District Clerk. al
aver, O. T, on July .. lsac, viz
Charles .. Tannehill, for The northeast
quarter OF section -, township north, range
> r. e.. NJ
He names the following witnesses to prove
his con.iOuOuS residence upon aud cultivation
Of said land. viz:
Robert g. Dunlop. Newton Pickett. Robert
Moor, George +. Waller ali of Clear Lake,
%. 4.
+. ID. HEALY. Register.
Figst pub June Is, ls2s
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-06-16

Cross g on left side and hip. Ear marks
crop and underslope lett ear, and underbi'
right ear. Range on Beaver and CimarrOn,
AZ will pay $500 reward for informatior
mat viii convict any party or nartics Of kill
lug or stealing any cattle il above bra uds
Il. X. PERRY
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-06-16

First 4. B.,s in OklnhOma.

Norman, Ok, June Io.--The grad
uating exercises of the Territorial
university last night were an import
ant event, being the first time that
the degree of bachelor of arts was ever
conferred in Oklahoma or Indian
territory. There were two graduates
who were given this degree Carlton
Ross Hume of Anadarko and Rov
Philson Stoops Of this place. Presi-
dent David II. Boyd, in presenting
these young men with their diplomas,
spoke feclingly of this epoch in the
cause of higher education in the two
territories, Oklahoma having reached
in SIX years what it took Kansas
twenty years to accomplish.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-06-16
NOTICES FOR PUBLICATION.
Notice.
Notice.

Notice.
Territory OF Oklahoma, Beaver County SIS.
In Probate Court
Notice is reby given that on the 23d day
OF Nav, \ ID. 1885, John Scranage filed in the
Probate Court Of the County OF Beaver and
Territory OF Oklahoma. a petition praying
for Letters OF Administrat on TO be issued tC
him upon the estate of Geotge Seranage. de-
ceased. late Of the county OF Beaver and Terri
tory Oklahoma
And pursuant 10 pn order of said Probata
Court. Tuesday, the 5lh day OF July, A. ID
lsgS at the hour OF 10 O'Clock a. IN. OF said day
that being day OF the regular July tenn, A
d. lSfsS. OF said Probate Court, has been ap.
pointed as the time for hesring said applicf-
tion, when and where any person interested
may contest said petition by fling written
opposition thereto On the ground of ipcompe-
tency Of the applicant. or may assert his own
rights TO the administration and pray Letters
be Issued to himself.
Witness Carter Tracy. Judge of the
Probate Court of the County OF
[sEALl Beaver end the seal Of the Courl
Affixed, the 2}d day Of May, 1885.
CARTER TRACY,
Probate Judge.
First pub May %, '9s-wi
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-06-16
.GfS3sssE .lSa,ts, q SesilxSs..,,flYE.XS.S y
Nursery Stock at Wholesale!

Why buy your Nursery stock from
agents 7 dealers. thus being forced 10
IaY eXorbitant prices? Buy direct from
save all dcaler,' or agents pr fits
Can you save money by doing s0f Well
read the following and say Tor yourself:
In order to Introduce our iarge line
of choice nursery stock In this vic nifty
we viii for q limited time MI the fol-
lowing order, which at regular prices
would be;
100 Peach trees, . #, l0c so 90
100 Apricot trees, " 10 GO
Early Ohio Grapes, 81 q 90
Hardy Perpetual Roses, ] 90
, Everblooming Altheas, 2 90
500 90
This entire ordtr or trial shioment
Will be send for $500, cash 10 accom-
pany order. 1T ON receipt oi 81, balance
G. q. ID. This stock Is fine and thrifty,
and the above stupenduous C1Ier Is
made for n limiit d time TO Introduce
our stock ard methods OF dealing di-
ect with the painter. II you dent need
all the stock listed you can easily dis
pose OF the surplus to your neighbOrs
at handsome profit. Such an offer
was never bTi-re made in this vicinity,
and ts the chance OF q lifetime,
stock VIII be- 50 securely packed as TO
stand thousand mile shipment with
out injury. Order at once.
Arkansas VALLEY Nurseries,
Sedgwick, Kansas,
sy-gre ~ s.s-s ~ ~ s,,. ~
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-22
Railway Notes.

Kehoe Bros. win bring in eight cars
of cattle from Reno today, which will
go out eastward over the Rio Grande
Western and the Denver & Rio Grande
Ives E. Cobb of the Oregon Short
Line has gone to Nephi, where he will
be present at the trial of the suit
against the Triumph Mining company
in which he is largely interested.
Billy Rid of the Western celebrated
his tenth anniversary last evening. The
tenth anniversary of his wedding. The
railroad boys remembered him and
Mrs. Rid with some handsome pres
ents.
1t was p years yesterday since Harry
Gushing first began railroading. and he
celebrated the event by dining down
town on an oyster stew. The many
friends of Mr.. Gushing congratulated
him on the anniversary.
The big gun for the coast defenses
west passed through on the Rio Grande
Western Sunday. 1t was a monster. a
similar piece of ordnance has been con-
tracted for by the rear admiral of the
Eagle-eye Gun club for the warshir
Taluia.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-22
ROBERT GESSIE'S QUEER WILL
DISCOVERY WORTH MORE THAN
THE WHOLE LEGACY.
Brought Together Long Separated
Father and Child-Eccentricities
Then Ran to Extreme.

Milwaukee,, Wis, March 21.-Mrs.
Flora Herrick of Chicago. and her
father, william Gessie, an inmate of
the National Soldiers Home in this
city. have been brought together, after
having been separated since 1861. when
the war broke out. The meeting was
brought about through the settlement
OF Will in which an estate valued at
500, 600 is involved.
Robert GesSie died about six months
ago, at Newport, Ind, leaving a large
estate. The story of the litigation,
which viii probably follow, has many
extraordinary features. He was an ec-
centric character and drew up his own
will, TO suit his own peculiar fancies.
He left a homestead valued at $4,000,
to his wife. but provided that upon the
appointment of trustees to take charge
of the estate, the mansion should be
locked and kept perpetually closed, ex-
cept that twice a year men were to be
employed to go there, open it up and
give it an airing. The widow, who was
his second wife, was provided with an
other house in which she was to make
her own home.
To his son. William Gessie, and his
granddaughter. he left a small amount
of money, and the remainder of the
estate was to be used in building a
large school house in Newport.
The viii provides that in the second
story of the building there shall be a
large assembly hall, surrounded on all
sides with glass cases; in which shall
be placed the clothing, bedding, furni-
ture and household goods from the Ges-
sic mansion. The reason assigned for
this display of the household goods of
the Gessie mansion in the school house
is that the pupils may be reminded of
the donor. and that his memory may be
kept green
There is another chapter to the story.
When the war of the rebellion broke
out, William Gessie enlisted il an
Indiana regiment and went forth to
fight the battle of the Union. He left
behind him a wife and a daughter, the
latter ten weeks old. William did not
write 70 his wife when he was in the
army nor did he return to his home
when the war was over.
Instead he drifted out into the
western country and finally brought
up at the Soldiers home at Milwaukee.
He finally wrote to his father and by
this means was remembered with d
small bequest when the latter made
his will.
He employed a law firm of this city
to look after his interests. and while
member OF the firm was in Indiana
few weeks ago, he came in contact
with a Chicago attorney who was
representing the interests of Mrs Flora
HerricI- of that city.
1t did not take the lawyers long to
discover the relationship between their
clients ard to show them that their
causes were identical. Later a meet
ing was arranged in Milwaukee be-
tween father and daughter, in which
an affecting scene was enacted
The father and child will make COM
mon cause in their efforts to upset the
will OF Robert Gessie and secure a
joint portion of the estate.