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The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1900-08-17
County Graduation.

The common school commencement
exercises at the Congregational church
last Friday evening were we'll attend
ed and were both entertaining and in-
structive.
The class, which is the second that
has been graduated in this county,
consisted of five boys and six girls.
The exercises began with an organ
voluntary, Flower Song by Lange.
rendered by Miss Hine, at the close of
which the graduates took their places
on the platform. After invocation by
Rev. Strong Mrs. Jones sang a beaut-
tiful selection entitled Marguerite and
responded to an encore.
In presenting the class Supt. Clark
briefly spoke of the difficulties, the
helps and discOuragements which had
been met with in following a course
of study and providing for n gradua-
alton, calling attention to it's value as
an incentive to better and more perse-
vering work on the part of pupils.
Pres. E. B. Smith, of the Nickerson
Normal College, delivered the address
which was eloquent and scholarly and
contained much practical advice to
the young people.
The music by the orchestra was
NCi y HuC Nhu OOeu oClCCtlOuS WCI wy
Orously encored.
County graduation has been adopt
ed in most counties of the state and
has done much to improve the condi-
tiOn of district schools.
Now that it has been established in
this county it should receive the
hearty encouragement of all who are
Interested in better schools.
Following are the names of The
tyra Il pntoS
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Peoples Party Convention.

A pOpulist county convention is
hereby called to meet at the court
house in Kinsley on Saturday, Sept.
/, 1900, at II a. m. fer the purpose OF
nominating candidates for the follow
ing offices: Representative. clerk OF
erintendent of public INSTRUCT on,
county attorney and commissioner OF
second district.
The basis of representation shall be
one delegate at large and one delegate
for every ten votes and fraction there
of cast for John W. Leedy in 1898,
giving each township representation
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1900-08-17

1t is recommended that the township
caucuses for the purpose of electing
delegates be held at the voting places
of the various to Hnships on Thursday
August 80, 1900. between 3 and 8 p. M,
except in Kinsley township which
shall be at $3.50 p. m.
1t is further recommended that all
vacancies in township committeeman
be filled at the caucuses just men
toned.
J. [. BRELSFORD. Chairman,
A. G. DYER. Secretary.
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Mass Convention.

There will be mass convention of
the democrats of Edwards Co., Sept.
lst in Keener's Hall. to meet at eleven
O'Clock a. m, to nominate one repre-
sentative, one clerk OF district court,
one county attorney, one probate
judge, one superintendent of public
instruction and commissioner of Sec
Ond district.
JOE BISHOP, Chairman.
j. w. KING, Secy.
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PEOPLES PARTY TICKET.

VIM. J. BRYAN, President
CHARLES A. TOWNE, Vice President
JOHN w. BREIDENTHAL, Governor
A. M. HARVEY, Lit. Governor
ABE FRAKES,. Secretary of State
F.. J. WESTGATE, Auditor
CONWAY MARSHALL,... Treasurer
LEVI HUMBARGER, Supt. Public Inst.
HUGH FARRELLY, Attorney General
DAVID M MARTIN, Associate Justice
J. D. BoTKIN, Congressman at large
1. P. CAMPBELL. ....... Congressman
J. c.. HOPPER, State Senator
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Home Life In Porto Rico.

TO one unaccustomed to tropical con-
ditions the furnishing Of the Porto
Rican home would at first sight seem
meager, but 1t is quite ample. A short
residence will demonstrate that nearly
500 years Of experience with the un-
pleasant features Of life in the West
Indies have been crowned by q sur
vival Of the fittest in house furnishing
as in other matters.
Austrian bent wood furniture and also
wickerwork and willow ware constt-
tute the main equipment Of the par
lors and living rooms. Upholstered fur
niture is unknown and undesired, little
or no attempt being made at decoration
except in the matter Of embroidery and
fine handmade lace work. Hundreds
Of yards Of crochet work are used in
the establishment Of single canopied
bed. This work Is the chief delight OF
the Porto Rican housewife.
The walls are for the most part bare,
but here and there n painting Of merit
may be seen. The sofa pillow Is the
one great feature Of the home. 1t Is ev-
erywhere, in every conceivable size,
shape and material Ferns Of gigantic
size and exquisite formation. as well
as broad spreading palm leaves, are
used to festoon the walls and arched
doorways. Cut fresh from day to day,
they render the dark. cool rooms invit-
ing and attractive Potted tropical
plants In great variety abound within
and without the house.-Harper's Ba-
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The Poodle md the LiOna.


81 notice that Automobile Mont
gomery says that horses often make
dive for the corn he paints" remarked
one art league student to another.
"Well, there might be some truth IN
it." said the second. II saw little In
cident at the art institute the other day
that made me think Of Mr.. MontgOm-
ery's proud boast. You know those big
lions on the sides Of the steps, tho
work of kemeys. are pretty lifelike
I was standing looking at them when a
little white poodle came down the steps
In the wake OF woman with stylish
clothes on. The poodle had Il gold col
lar around his neck and was alto
gether one of the tiniest, dandihed
specimens Of dog that you could find.
He walked up to one Of the lions, set
tied back on his hind legs, and looked
at the big stone beast. Then he shifted
and glanced around inquiringly. All
at once he made up his mind. He
made fierce rush for the lion, barking
as v!ci?usly and as loud as n dog six
inches long could bark. He positively
swelled up aud appeared about to ex-
plode with wrath.
There you are II Kenneys' lions so
excited a poodle dog, 1t may be that
horses will eat Montgomery corn pic
lures ."-Chlcago Inter Ocean.
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A Fish erman's trick.

Zone day l was talking fish with a
number Of friends" said an old fisher
man, "and made bet that I could
catch more perch than any other man
In the party in given time. The
crowd picked out the most experienced
fisherman in the lot. and we set day
to try our luck. The day before the
match got large glass jar, filled 1t
with water and put some minnows In
It. Over the mouth of the jar put n
piece Of parchment In which l had
made some small holes. Then I went
to point Just east Of the waterworks,
picked out likely spot and sank the
jar In the river, first attaching cork
float to 1t by which I could locate 1t
next day.
I'VE went out for tho fishing match
the following afternoon, and l soon
found my float and anchored there.
The other man located short distance
away, and we began. The perch were
Just beginning to run. and in little
while had pulled in $50 perch, while
my opponent got only "a. Then he
gave up and won my bet.
II showed the boys the trick before
we left the fishing ground. You can
always In that way make n good catch
Of fish that will swallow minnowS. The
sight Of the bait IN the jar always at
tracts Il crowd Of fish and seems to put
them in good biting humor."-Detroit
Free Press.
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A Story of Culberron.

In the Fiftytirst congress, when
Speaker Reed first gained the title OF
GEAR by his arbitrary decisions, Judge
Culberson was one Of his strongest
supporters, although he gave the speak
er no public Endorsement, for political
reasons. One afternoon while the Dem
ocrats We're In terrible tumult over a
decision Of the speaker and the pro-
ceedngs of the house were very near
riot thunderstorm came up. When
the confusion was highest, a binding
flash Of lightning and terrible crash
Of natures artillery startled every soul
on the floor and caused a profound ST.
lence. Judge Culberson, like every
body else, was deeply moved, but was
the first to recover. That was COD
Almighty, sir, calling this house to Or
der" he exclaimed In an impressive
tone, addressing the speaker. Then,
turning to his colleagues, he said, NOW
let us proceed to business like men.
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OFFICE-MASONIC BUILDING.
East Main Street.
Church Directory.

Reformed Church--Rev G. A Whitmore
as or. Sunday School 9:30 a. m. DIVINE
Services alternate Sundays, 1890 am. and
7:45 .. IN.
Guild every Sunday evening, Gas. Mid
week services, Wednesday 7;45.
Lutheran Church-Rev. ". s. T. Metzger,
pastor Services, Sunday 10 A. NJ. and 300 F.
In. Sunday School,2 P. u Prayer Meet
ng, Wednesday. p. IN.
Cnited Brethren Church-Rev. William
Daugherty Pastor. Regular Services by
appointment from the pulpit.
Glass Meeting every two weeks at 10 a. IN
Prayer Meeting every Thursday evening
Sunday School 2 r. M.
Mite Society Srmi-monthly, Wednesday
eyening at 8 o'clock. W. Mis- Meeting
Monthly at Parsonage.
Morayian Church: Rey. NJ. F. Oertcr, Pas
tor. Sunday School every Sunday, a. IN
Preaching services will be held every other
Sunday as heretofore. alternating morning
aud evening AT 10 and $50 respectively
Methodist Episcopal Church - Rev.
w. L. Orem Pastor. Services every alter
nate Sunday at 10 A. NJ and 100 p. NJ
Sunday School at 9 A. NJ Prayer Meeting
every "Wednesday evening at 73O p Nj. ZIP.
worth League at $50 ererv Sunday.
ST.. Stephens Church, Protestant Episcoal
- Rev Eruest McGill, Rector. Services
every Sunday at 400 p. M, at Walkers
vile at 10 80 r. m. at Thurmont,
Service SATURDAYS at 400 p. IL.
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Iyhc Truthful Manager.

Business manager OF great London
newspaper to clerk:
George, take down an advertisement
as l dictate It, and then send 1t up.
Ready2 All Wanted, q man for
n pleasant indoor position. Short
hours, light work, no experience ncces-
sary, place permanent; salary. $1,000
year. Answer in own handwriting.
Millionaire, Great Daily office.
Clerk---I have 1t down, sir, and Will
send 1t to the printers at once.
Business Manager "a week later)-
George, how many answers were re-
ceived IN reply to that advertisement?
Clerk Eighteen thousand.
Business Manager IAN hour later)-
Good morning, sir. What can we do
for you, sir?
Seedy individual - What do you
charge for an advertisement for situa-
tion wanted?
Business Manager-Our charges are
high, shilllngs a line. but you must
remember the vast number Of people
we reach. Why, sir. In reply to one
single advertisement inserted last week
there were received $4,000 answers
London Tit-Bit
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THURM0NT, Frederick County, Maryland Thursday August l6 1900.
K.tc Ma.ter.on,. First Poem,

Kate Masterson, the poet and humor-
ist thus describes the beginning Of her
literary career:
II was at school in Brooklyn when
| first sent a poem to Judge, signing
1t Kittie X. 1t was accepted and pub
lished with an illustration and my cup
Of Joy was brimming. When I got
check for 80, l effervesced. then sent
some verses to Puck, which was then
edited by II. G. Bunner. They We're
also signed Kittie K, but were writ
ten from a masculine point Of view,
and, as wrote very gentlemanly
hand, Bunner evidently came to the
conclusion that was a boy. He sent
me some very funny letters, and I re-
piled, keeping up the idea that I was
very fresh, slangy boy. He accept
ed the verses, She Stood on the
Stair and they were published in
Christmas number with a picture. AS
this was only the second poem I had
sold In my life, you can imagine how
wildly anxious l was to have 1t up
pear. bothered Bunner with in
quiries, for Of course that was the
only poem on earth to me just then.
l recollect finally writing him. do you
think my poem will be published dur
ing my lifetimeT
"He wrote me, My dear boy, I can
not say II your poem will be published
during your lifetime. as do not know
when you are going to die '"-Satur-
day Evening Post.
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Pla hut Failed.

The cunning Of children is we'll rec
ognlzed TO be Of very superior kind,
and 1t Is seldom II given n chance that
they cannot inveigle their elders into
seeing things their way. The follow
ing is an instance of where little girl
slipped up on this by not taking into
consideration that her mother had had
enough experience with children to
have an insight into their nature.
The girls birthday was couple of
weeks off, and her parents had told her
that they We're going to give her
handsome present upon that occasion.
She had been counting "the minutes"
for several days, but thinking she
could not possibly await her birthday
without knowing what her present
would be she stole softly up to her
mother and begged her to show her the
present.
why, 1t wouldn't be right to show 1t
to you now" her mother answered,
because we want to surprise you on
your birthday"
ooh, that's all right. exclaimed the
little one "Ill forget what 1t Is before
them Memphis Scimitar.
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Able to Hear 1t,

1t is we'll known that Joseph Medill
of the Chicago Tribune was somewhat
deaf, although his ability at times to
hear what was said In an ordinary tone
OF voice was frequently remarked.
1t is related Of him that he dropped
into the business department of the Of
fee one day to make an inquiry about
something that had occurred to him,
and young man who had been In his
employ only few months undertook
in loud tone Of voice to onllghten him.
"What did you sayT" asked Mr.. Me-
dill, putting his hand to his ear,
The young man repeated the question
In a still louder voice.
II can't hear you," said the editor.
ooh, chase yourself around the block,
you old granny" muttered the impa-
tient employee just above his breath.
Il am not an old granny" said Mr..
Medill turning away, "and l shall not
chase myself around the block"
The fresh young man made imme-
diate arrangements to say goodby to
his job, but the great editor probably
thought that the lesson he had received
was sufficient and did not disturb him.
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Dnse Apathy.


"Say, Thompson, did you ever notice
that was brutally Indifferent to my
childrenr'
Certainly not You're quite the con-
trary, Holmes"
"Well, do look like miscreant who
would be only too glad to abandon
them to the mercy Of strangers?'
"Of course not Whatever put such
an idea into your headT
''Or have l the reputation OF being
80 selfish that I would not disturb or
exert myself In the slightest to secure
their safety from the most desperate
danger?'
mo, indeed. Who's been accusing
you Of such thingsf"
my wife"
"YOur wifc2 Why?"
"Why, little Johnny got himself lost
for couple of hours the other day,
and all l did was to notify the police.
hire every private, detective in town
and rouse all the neighbors to help
hunt for him"
"Wasn't that enoughr
mo. She insists that nm brutal,
selfish miscreant and several other
things because l refused to do all she
wanted me to-"
"Why, what more was possibler'
"Make the governor order out the
militia to help hunt. -IIarper's Bazar
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No Private Interview.

~Could have few minutes private
conversation with your" he asked as
he stood at the open door Of lawyers
Office in the Loan and Trust building
the other afternoon.
Cant you speak right out from
where you areT' asked the lawyer in
reply after looking the man over.
"I'd rather make n private matter
Of it."
what is the nature of your busi-
ness?'
"Confldential-stri private and
confidential SIR"
well, have no time to grant you
private interview. If you have any
thing to say, you can let her go right
here. Now. what Is it2"
IL wanted the loan Of quarter
SIR" stammered the man.
"Oh, you did! And you wanted
private interview to ask me that?"
"Yes, sir l knew that 1t would hurt
both our feelings If were refused In
public-yours because you couldn't af-
ford to loan me the money and mine
because I couldn't get 1t. Can you
grant my request, sir?'
"No, SIR"
"And does it hurt your feellngs2"
mot bit You are mistaken on that
point"
"And my feelings are the only ones
hurtT'
"Yours alone"
"Just So" said the man as he bowed
and backed out. Il reg your pardon
l was mistaken. You have the money
and no feelings and have the feelings
and no money. impossible chasm; no
use in trying to bridge Good day!'-
Washington Post
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Baby's Overplus of Brain.

ooh, John" exclaimed the fair young
mother II am glad you're home.
have been so worried"
"Why. dear" he asked, whats the
mattcr!"
Its about the baby. tremble to
think Of 1t. You know they say chill
drcn that arc too smart never grow
up"
"Yes. yes" he cried; Ego on. What is
It? Where is our darling? What has
happened? Go on"
John" she said. putting her arms
around his neck and sobbing upon his
breast, "he said Da, da,' today, and he
Is only o months old" London Tit
Bits.
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TO MAKE LIFE HAPPY.

Sweet music appeals to the heart and soui
and lichtens many Of life's burdens II you
have ever heard the swcet.toned STEGER
P1ASo you will appreciate this. TO reach
the highest standard of excellence has always
been the aim in the manufacture "f the
Celebrated Stegcr Piano; only the bes! material
is USED. insurng grea! durability Every
piano fully guaranteed,
The Stegcr factories, thoroughly equipped
with the best and most improved machinery,
ocated at Steger, Ill.,, are among the largest
the West.
Intending purchasers will find it proftable
to write tor full descriptive catalogue, which
will be mailed free, upon application.
srEeER&Co. Established 1870 Chicago,
nj ma25
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1897 THE SUN. 1900
BALTIMORE, MD.
The Paper of the People, For the
pie and With the People.
Honest in Motive Fearless in Expression
Sound in Principle.

A newspaper is an educators there are all
kinds Of oftdurators, but the man who spends
money judiciously and literally is better able
TO impart his Knowledge than the man who
has little or nothing to spend.
The San is the highest type Of newspaper.
The SIMS reports from ali parts Of the
United States are unsurpassed.
IHe Suns cable service is the finest Anown;
the troubles in the Philippines and in South
Africa demand competent correspondents
and vast expenditure of money and labor in
getting the news. When you get The SVD
you &c, news and intelligent presentation OF
facts with it., as well as carefully prepared
articles Of Cdilorialwriters )fhghest standing
When you read daily paper whose principal
recommendation is its ch.apness, you get the
drcgs- generally very poor drcgs at that.
BY mail 50 cents a month; six months. 80,
one year, S..
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A Different Kind of Man.

A school inspector up Westchester
way was making his rounds one day
and visited school not Il thousand
miles from Mamaroneck. Among the
questions he asked the children was,
What Is Pilgrim"
One child said, "A man who comes
to America to be religious
Another said, "A person who travels
from place to place"
"Well, do that" said the inspector.
"Am pilgrim?'
"Oh, no." said the boy quickly. Il
meant very good man."-New York
Commercial Advertiser.
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An Unreliable Adagc.

II suppose you lay great deal Of
stress on the adage Money talks
said the man who gets familiarly face
tious.
mo- SIR" said Senator Sorghum. III
you had observed as many investiga-
tions as I have, you'd know that the
success Of pecuniary enterprise fire.
ouently depends on the ability to keep
perfectly still. ll."-Washington Star.
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How Needles Are Made.

Needles are all made by machinery.
The piece of mechanism by which the
needle is manufactured takes the rough
steel wire, cuts 1t into proper lengths,
files the point, hattens the head, pierces
the eye, then sharpens the tiny instru-
ment and gives it that polish familiar
to the purchaser. There Is also ma
chine by which needles are counted
and placed in the papers in which they
are sold, these being afterward folded
by the same coDtrivance.
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That Family skeleton,

Mrs. Whistler--Tell me, Mary, why 1t
Is that you always cry so when papa
sends you to bed In the dark when you
are naughty? There's no such things
as ghosts, and the dark doesn't hurt
you, does It?
Little Mary-No, mamma, but I'm
afraid Of that skeleton Mrs. Jones says
we got In our closet.-Baltimore Amer
ican.
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HaudshakinX.

In the days Of knighthood every man
carried sword and was ready to slash
his neighbor upon the slightest pretext.
When friends met, they grasped one
another by the right hand, thereby In
dicating peaceable Intentions, as each
one thus gave up to the other his fight
ing arm. That is why we shake with
the right hand.-Ladies' Home Jour
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mo" said the Judge firmly, II will
not consent to your marriage with my
daughter"
Sir" returned the young lawyer
haughtily, II shall not take this de-
cision as final"
"You wOn'tT'
"No, sir, will not. shall appeal
to the court of last resort"
"Oh, very WELL" replied the Judge.
Submit your case to her mother If
you want to."-Chicago Post.
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Solitary Angels.

Mamma-It's very naughty to tell
lies, Eva. People who do SO don't 60
to heaven.
Eva-Did you ever tell a lie, man.
ma?
Mamma-No, dear, never
Eva Won't you be fearful lonely in
heaven, mamma, with only George
Washington f--Collier's Weekly.
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Patents

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md Copyrights registered; Opinions given as
TO validity and infringement of patents; As'
signments, Contracts, etc, prepared and recor-
ded, and all business in the Patent Office in
the UNITED STATES and all FOREIGN
COUNTRIES promptly aud carefully pros
ecute1. Upon receipt Of model or sketch or
photograph of invention with description |
will advise as to patentability free Of Charge
Main offices directly across from tile q. S
Patent Office, and attention is specially called
to my perfect and long established facilities
for the most vigorous and successful prose
cution of applications for patent and for
tending to all business entrusted to my care
in the shortest possible time. Rejected cases
a specially ty.-FEES MODERATE and exclu.
sive attention given to patent business Book
of information and advice, and special refer
encea, sent without charge upon request
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Washington, D. c.,
Opposite L. s. Patent Office
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