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The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-10-20
From California,
Los ANGELES, October 5. 1899.

Los ANGELES, October 5. 1899.
Dear Folks at Home:
reached here Monday morning at
Z o'clock. Had tc lay over seven
hours at Pueblo and thirteen at Ogden.
Frank got here just one day ahead of
me. If had not had to lay over SO
long at Ogden would have met him at
Sacramento. tell you was glad to
see him. He is very thin (for him !,
but says he feels we'll. He and Edd
and Scott had all been watching the
train for three days; had got up big
dinner at Edd's Saturday and one
Sunday at Scott's for me: were get
ting very uneasy about me. All three
of them went down Monday morning,
but they went to the wrong train.
went right to the house. Belle met
In little while Scott came home and
nearly had a til when he found me
there. He got on his wheel and went
over and told Edd. He came right
over. He cried and so did Scott. He
looks bad, but they all say he looks a
good deal better than he did when he
came back from Calingo.
I think I have got two very fine
daughters in-law. Can't say which I
like best. They are both very kind to
me. Edd has got four very nice little
children.
Edd appeared just rs glad to see me
as my own boys and made me promise
to go to visit them tomorrow.
Bellies mother came to see me yes
terday. She is a real nice-looking
widow. She is an experienced nurse;
gets SIS week.
Edd and Scott both have real nice
houses and have them nicely furnished.
Well, we were all to Edd $ to-day for
dinner. tell you we had a fine din
ner. Peaches rs big as your fist and
the incest Strawberries, and olives,
too, but can't eat them.
I was disappointed in the looks of
the country. The fields are more dead
looking than they are in Kansas. but
they say they get, nice and green in
the winter. I could not see any
change in the weather from what it is
in Kansas, only there is no wind to
speak of, but such lovely trees, plants
and flowers I never saw or ever ex-
pected to see this side of heaven.
l have not had hardly any chance
to visit with Frank. He is 90 the go
all the time. tell you he makes a
fine-looking soldier and attracts at
tention. He got splendid discharge;
they praised him in the highest terms
for bravery and good character. He
has not went to work, but is looking
around for job. He brought the
awfullest lot OF pictures back from
Manila of every kind and description.
Tell Ernest and Guy that Frank started
with that monkey, but it died on the
way.
Edd has not got entirely over his
Kansas fever, and is deeply interested
in hearing from you all.
took Halle out for a walk and
gathered her hand full of the incest
geraniums.
Well. I could write as much more,
but it is getting late. so l will close
for this time. Write soon, for l am
anxious to hear from home. Love
| and best wishes to all From
HARRIET HERRING.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-10-20

After many trials resulting in no
race. the first of the series for the
international cup was sailed Mon
day and resulted in a decided vic
tory for the American boat. She
out-sailed her opponent and finished
about ten minutes, or mile and a
half, ahead. The Second race was
sailad Tuesday and was again won by
the American boat. In this race the
challenger met With a mishaD and lost
her topmast after starting. Under the
rules the American boat proceeded
over the cours and was declared the
winner. The race is the best three
out of five and viii be continued as
soon as possible.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-10-20

Our candidates are working indus
triously for their election and are
making hosts of friends. The fight
seems to be close with the probabili-
ties in favor OF our ticket. Everyone
confidence and support of the voters
of this county and should be elected
by good majOrities. We regret to
say that our candidate for treasurer
is detained at home by the serious
illness of his son, who is down with
typhoid fever and may not recover.
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Our Latest Music Offer.

Please send us the names of three
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The program for bringing home the
10Th Kansas boys iseto run them
through the state in the night. This
has caused a great howl. The people
along the line who are helping to pay
for the show want the trains to cross
the state in the day fine SO they can
get show for their money. One thing
is certain, if they are run across the
state by daylight Topeka will have a
mighty small show left for it's money
by the time the trains reach that city.
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Club Notes.

The club study of cart for Amer
lea. under the direction of Mrs.
Marsh, has been full of inspirati on
and interest. Next week is the moth
ers' meeting, and an unusually good
program has been arranged Besides
the readings, which are ali from the
New Crusade, evary one is requested
to read and be prepared to discuss
"Suggesti ons," in the October num-
Der. Also members please talk notice.
every club woman will be expected to
bring to the mothers meeting next
week an original verse of poetry on
any subject pertaining to the home.
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1t is rumored that Stanley was in
Topeka a few minutes this week on
his way to Wichita. The same au-
thority says that he will again be
there for a few moments the latter
part of the week on his way to Ohio
to help save the Buckeye state to the
republicans.
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The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-10-20
Teachers Examination.

The third quarterly examination for
teachers certificates will be held in
the South Side school house. Kiusley,
Kansas, October %. 1899, beginning
at s IA. n: L. r. CLARK,
County Superintendent.
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COUNTY TICKET.

For Clerk,
C.. M. BOETTCHER. .Kinsley,
For Treasurer,
For Sheriff,
JOE BISHOP. ...................K .Kinsley.
For Register,
j. w. YOUNG. .............F Franklin.
For Surveyor,
L. j. BACON. Wayne.
For Coroner,
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SoAo Oy MOSIiCs QEuS COupstuy.
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It Is being advanced as an evidence
of Alexander's ability and good man.
agement as trustee for this township,
that he has only paid out for the poor
a bout one half as much money as his
predecessor. Well where is the point?
Has there been fewer poor to feed or
has he kept them on short rations?
Allowing that the figures are correct,
the natural Inference is that there have
he brought about this condition and
induced the old people to die whoswere
public charges for SO many years.
We wonder how the poor feel about it
now. Have they had enough to eat9
The Mercury insinuates that the poor
fund has been used to .puchase votes.
This may betrue for all we know to
the contrary but we would not have
believed it of Alexander. 1t is pos-
sible however that the Mercury man
referred to Alec Montgomery as he
held the Office of trustee in this town.
ship for a long time. if SO we can only
say that we do not believe word of
it. n charge made in this sort OF
loose way is intended to do someone
harm and should be directed more
definitely so that inocent parties may
not be made to suffer. While these
men are republicans and we do not
feel especially called on to defend
them, justice should be done, and 10
we will ask the Mercury to make this
charge more definit, and certain or
admit that it was a stone thrown at
random without thought or intention
OF injuring the reputation of these
men.
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The San Francisco call., 1899-09-17
THEY CLOSED
THE POLLS AND
WENT TO LUNCH
FruitVale Election In
validated.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
90S Broadway. Sept. 10.

S0S Broadway, Sept. 10.
The election held at FruitvaIe to-day for
the purpose OF determining the question
Of imposing a tax to raise $1,000 for the
maintenance Of the fire district in that
quiet and picturesque suburb of Oakland
for the next twelve months was knocked
into cooked hat in q way that bespeaks
some of the wonders that can be accom-
plished through the clever manipulations
Of politics.
The quiet suburb is rapidly growing and
Is already thickly settled. That the dis
trict needs a fire department Of some sort
has long been apparent, but there are
many residents who believe that they are
already taxed overmuch. hence there was
a bitter opposing faction at to-day's cleo
ton.
The election officers had been duly
named and the polling place, on East
Fourteenth street. between Fruityale ave-
nue. and BaSsett street, selected.
During the early hours Of the morning
but few appeared at the polls, and there
was but one election officer-R- Campbell
on duty. At noon the poll was closed
while the officers went off for their noon
day lunch. They had not gone far nor
long when several electors-presumably
poll, and finding the place deserted wee
thus deprived of the privilege of casting
their votes, a fact which, under the law,
invalidates the election.
The electors thus deprived went away
angered, and the news of the invalida-
ton was soon the chief topic of talk at
every street corner in town. 1t was very
evident that the majority of property
owners are against the tax, and 1t ls
even hinted that the opposing forces in
duced the election officers TO do as they
did in order that the election might be
invalidated.
AT least two-thirds of the people here
in Fruitvale are opposed to the tax, said
G. R Warren, a prominent resident of the
suburb. this evening, and there is quite
a strong sentiment prevailing in favor or
consolidatiou with Oakland. I understand
that there were but ninety votes cast at
to-day's election, and that the majority
was against the tax for fire department
purposes."
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-17
Labor Councils Work.

The Labor Council at its session Friday
night received from Secretary Rosenberg
a report OF his labors IN the prosecution
Of the proprietors Of the Union Iron
Works before the Federal court for a
violation OF the eight-hour law with men
working on Government ships.
The action was undertaken by the labor
organizations of this city ct the instance
of the Boiler-makers' Union, whose men
complained of the Union Iron Works in
particular, as all, the, other shipbuilders
had recognized the Federal law. The
present prosecution will test the law as
applied to transport vessels undergoing
repairs by contractors.
After a spirited debate and close vote
of 13 TO u, the section OF the Labor Coun-
ell constitution which precluded political
nominees from retaining a seat in the
body of the council was stricken out.
The matter is, however, not decisive, as
it must come up at future meeting for
final action.
Delegate Charles Siepel was seated from
the Stereotypers' Union, as was T D..
CONFESS from the Electrical Workers
Siebe & Green sent in a communication
requesting further conference with the
executive committee regarding the boy
eott which has been placed upon that
firm
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-17
FARMER HART WENT ON
AN ANNIHILATING TEAR

OAKLAND, Sept. 16.-John Hart, far
ner Of wildcat Canyon, was arrested
this evening by Deputy Constable J. B.
Richard on q charge of malicious mischief
preferred by Robert Armstrong, who has
charge Of William J. Dingee's ranch near
ROckridge. II appears that Hart owned
an interest IN some Of the grain on the
Dingee ranch. but his interest was re-
Gently attached. This morning. while he
was under the influence of liquor, Hart
started 10 tear down the fence about the
Dingee ranch. and when Armstrong re-
rnonstrated with him ne drew a large
knife from his pocket and invited Arm
strong 70 fight He was brought to the
County jail this evening. but was almost
Immediately released on furnishing $25
cash bail.
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-17
Frier-Manifold Wedding.

ALAMEDA, Sept. 16-Miss Charlotte
Ledyard Frier of PHI Santa Clara avenue
and Richard Going Manifold OF San
Francisco were married last evening at s
o'clock at Christ Church Rev. DR. r 7
Lacey officiated. The numerous friends
of the contracting parties filed the large
church, which had been tastefully deco
rated by the members Of ST. Agnes Guild
flowers, palms, bamboo and lovers knots
in ribbons being used. The brides party
entered promptly at O'Clock. The ushers
August Koerher, Edward Frier and Ben
tanin Ramsdell, led the way, followed
by Masters Stuart Frier and Charles
Manifold as attendants, the bridesmaids
Misses Louise and Isabel Frier. the maid
OF honor, Miss Bessie Frier, and the bride
and her father, George Frier. They were
met at the altar by the groom and the
best man, his brother, Harry Manifold
The bride was given away by her father.
The dress worn by the bride is a family
heirloom. The dress, of null beautifully
embroidered. and the veil, also embroid-
cred. came from England and are over a
century old. They were worn by the
maternal great-grandmother of the bride
of last evening at her wedding.
After the wedding ceremony the bridal
party and relatives proceeded to the home
of the brides parents. where a wedding
draughtsman for the Edison Light and
Power Company of San Francisco. The
bride is well known IN Alameda and has
a large circle Of friends. Her father.
George Frier, was for years James c.
Fairs representative in the Nevada Bank
Mr. and Mrs. Manifold will reside in San
OCiSCO
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-17
FACULTY AND STUDENTS
DEPL0RE THE RUSH
A FULL INVESTIGATION HAS
BEEN ORDERED.
It Is Thought That Severe Punish
ment Will Be Melted Out to the
Ringleaders.

BERKELEY, Sept. 15.-The action Of
the freshmen and sophomore classes OF
the University of California in indulging
in a disgraceful mix-up yesterday morn
ing is universally deplored by both the
members of the faculty and the student
body. Not only was the fracas a serious
violation OF college rules, but like the act
of hoodlums Condemnation Is coming
from all sides for those who were respon-
sible for the outbreak.
The faculty have taken the matter up
and their action is awaited with interest.
Professor Thomas r. Bacon and Profess
sor NJ w Haskell, both Of whom assisted
in putting an end 10 the fight, declare that
il was the most disgraceful incident that
has ever happened on the university cam
pus II the rest of the professors share
in this feeling il may go hard with the
students upon whom the blame IS finally
fixed.
The gravity Of the situation is seen in
the action of Regent Andrew 5. Hallidie,
acting president OF the university. Re
rnittee consisting Of Professor Walter Ma
gee Professor Frank SouIe and Colonel
George c. Edwards 10 investigate the
affair and prepare a report The matter
will also come under the cognizance Of
the students affairs committee, TO which
Professor Bacon belongs.
Inasmuch as the affair was not pre-
neditated outbreak IL is doubtful whether
the latter committee will expel from col
Iege the hostages Of the sophomore class
which it has retained for the purpose of
trying TO prevent just such outbreaks as
that of Friday.
So far no notices have been sent out
citing students TO appear before the COM
mittee. but it is thought they will take
action on Monday.
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-17
KEESING TELLS WHY
MOTHER GAVE A NOTE
He Was to Have Been Cut Off in Her
Will-Now She Seeks to Have It
Cancelled

OAKLAND. Sept. 16-The hearing in
the suit OF Mrs. Hannah Keesing against
her son, Albert Keesing, wherein the
mother seeks TO have Cancelled a promis-
sorry note for $4,000 which she had given
him and which has since been transferred
TO the latter's wife, Loui~ keesing, the
Olympia Theater songstress, who a few
days ago while tc=tifytng threw court
and attorneys into convuIsions OF laugh
ter with her versatility and eccentricities
was resumed before Judge Ellsworth to-
day and concluded. Mr. keesing testified
to-day that on December 6, 1886, ms moth
er gave him a note for $4,000 on con-
sideration that he be cut out of her
Will, she desiring to leave his share of
the estate TO a little child she had adopt
ed and OF whom her son is the father;
that month later ne met his mother and
asked her for $1,000. He received the
amount, returning TO her the 5000 note
and accepted a new note for $4,000, which
the mother now seeks TO have Cancelled
because she fears IL will be disposed OF TO
some third party. The case was finally
submitted and the attorneys given leave
to nle briefs,
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-17
DELAY IN PROBATIhG
VANDERBlLT'S WILL
Family Awaits the Arrival Of Alfred
Vanderbilt, Who Is Travelling
broad

NEW YORK, Sept. 16.-The Will OF Cor
nelius Vanderbilt will not be probated
nor its contents made public until young
Alfred Vanderbilt, the second son, can
reach home. He is now in the mountains
Of Japan 1t will be four or five weeks
before he can arrive II New YORK at the
This decision was reached to-day by the
members of the family and their lawyers
at a conference in Senator DepeWs Of
flee. These gentlemen agreed that Alfred
Vanderbilt was one Of the chief heirs TO
his father estate and II would De lar
wiser and more considerate OF his inter
ests to defer probattng the will until he
could be in New York.
A cable message was sent TO him, tell
ing him 10 return 10 New York with all
possible speed, This Cancelled a prevl-
Gus cable message advising that he COM
plete his tour around the world, as mis-
presence six weeks after the funeral
would do no good. What else was de-
cided upon at the conference was not
divulged. Each Of those present left the
Grand Central station separately. All re-
fused 10 say q word save Mr.. Depew,
who simply announced that all action
would be deferred till Alfred Vanderblt's
The entire will and codicils are in Mr..
Vanderbilts own handwriting. He wrote
the original document several years ago,
submitting the rough draft 10 his law
yers. Several codiciIs were added from
time to time. All in turn were revised by
the lawyer that each might be in proper
legal form. Inen tney were returned 10
Mr.. Vanderbilt, who is said to have copied
the entire will and codicll again in
his own handwriting. It is not long
will
Mr. Vanderbilt Rad very clear ideas
about the division Of his vast estate and
framed these ideas in very terse English,
which left no doubt as 10 his intentions.
He often told his lawyers that he did not
wish his will crowded with a mass OF
legal verbiage.
Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. has not been
.
Miss Grace Wilson against his fathers
wishes
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-17
MISS WILKINSON'S RECOVERY
IS STILL DOUBTFUL

OAKLAND, Sept 1s.-A1iss Maude Will
kinson, daughter Of Principal Warning
Wilkinson OF the Deaf and Dumb and
Blind Institution at Berkeley, is lying
critically i'll at her fathers home on
Dwight way. and fears are entertained
that she will not recover. Miss Wilkinson
was suddenly stricken about a week ago
while IN San Francisco with her father,
viewing the display OF the architectural
designs Happily their family physician,
Or. Wall, was with them, and rendered
instant assistance. It was found that
she had rupUured a blood vessel in her
stomach in some unacCountabIe way and
was perilOusly Ill.
Miss Wilkinson was for a time q stu
dent at the State University. Her health
however. prevented her finishing the
course. She has many friends among the
Young people at Berkeley, who Will hear
with deep regret Of her condition A few
months ago Miss WIkinsOu's engagement
with Professor L J. Richardson Of the
Latin department OF the State University
was announced.
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-17
DEBT COLLECTORS FREED
BY FEDERAL GRAND JURY

OAKLAND, Sept. 16.-The sending Of
information regarding a mans insolvency
through the mails upon a postal card is
not felony. Nor is it any offense, pre-
sumably, against the postal laws. A
Federal Grand Jury has handed in an
opinion stating that 1t has decided TO ig-
more the charges against Messrs. Heaton
and Hooson, debt collectors of this city.
This matter has excited much attention
since the arrest of the couecting firm
some months ago for sending to W H
Stantels of Alameda card informing him
OF the dismissal Of his insolvency petit
ton by Judge Hall. This action was con-
sidered as being IN the nature of a threat
by the Federal authorities, and was re-
ferred to the Grand Jury. which body has
Just decided there was nothing in the
presumption of criminality as the insol-
vency proceedings Of Staniels are mat
terS of public record.