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The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-01-23
afassn's GIVE e Library Site.

The Masonic lodge of Winfield do
mated $50 toward a site for the Ii,
brary offered by Andrew Carnegie.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-01-23
Beyond Natures Limit.

John Miller, of Highland, has an
ear Of corn gathered by himself that
contains 1865 grains. AS 1900 is
somewhere near the limit set by ma
ture, 1865 Is remarkable.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-01-23
Indians Claim Not Good.

A suit which involved the titles to
400 acres Of land in Argentine, was
decided in favor Of the defendants,
the effect being to confirm the titles
Of the present holders of the land,
which Is worth in the aggregate
many hundred of thousand of dollars.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-01-23
TIVE s.lxiurs. Preferred.

Two Kansas kings were honored b.
he Kansas board of agriculture
John H. Churchill, Of Dodge City, tn
alfalfa king" was elected presiden
Of the board, and j. W. Robinson, o
Eldorado. corn king" was electet
vice president.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-01-23

The Live Stock Sanitary commits
sien viii ask the legislature to au-
thorize it TO employ seven Inspectors
instead of four. as the law now pro-
,ides. Some idea of the work of the
board may be gained from the fact
that during the past year 63e.344
head of cattle have ben inspected.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-01-23
winheId Seeks More Gas.

Three different business firms a,
Winfield have contracted with Fort
Scott firm to sink three wells adjacent
to Winfield for natural gas.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-01-23
Arkan.a. city,s Good Contract.

The city council Of Arkansas City
has contracted with a drilling firm to
sink a gas well, but the city does not
pay until the well and lease upon it
have been delivered, and then pays in
proportion to the amount Of gas
found.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-01-23
jackson Took the Loren. Cure.

Representative A. NJ. jackson, Of
the Third Kansas district, who has
been in New York since the adjourn
ment of congress for the Christmas
holidays, taking the Lorenz cure for
his broken leg, incurred during the
late campaign, has returned to Wash
ington and resumed his seat in the
house. Mr.. Jackson is by no means
a well man, and still requires the use
of crutches.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-01-23
Four Series of Institutes.

State superintendent Dayhoff has
arranged for four series of county
normal Institutes during the coming
teachers. The first series will COM
mence May rs and end June 10. The
second series will begin June 1 and
end June 26, the third will begin
June 90 and end jay "a. while the
fourth will begin J<ly 81 and close
August 81.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-01-23
Weather Signals for Farmers.

The four rural route carriers work
ing out Of Arkansas City have been
supplied with flag poles which will
be put upon their wagons and carry
the weather signals.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-01-23
KILLED BY vicious Horse.

Daniel Thompson, farmer IS years
old, living with his son five miles
southeast of Lawrence, died Of in
juries sustained in an attack by
horse.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-01-23
Want Fnir Prizes Duplicated.

At the annual meeting of Kansas
Improved Live Stock Breeders asso-
citation at Topeka, the committee on
worlds fair prospects recommended
that the state of Kansas shall offer
to duplicate all prizes taken by Kan
sas stock at the exposition. A com
mittee of three breeders was appoint
ed to represent each of the leading
breeds of cattle in connection with
the Kansas exhibit.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-01-23
Day of Personal Bonds Past.

Representa- Beeson, Of Ford
county, introduced a bill requiring
the treasurer, sheriff. county clerk
and clerk of the district court of each
county to give bonds, the cost OF
which will be paid by the county
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-01-23

$500. 900 Courthouse for wyandotte
Senator Cubbison introduced a bill
authorizing Wyandotte county to
build o 100000 courthouse. The
money is to be raised by direct tax
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-01-23

w. L. Douglas makes and sells mon
ien's $3.50 and $500 shoes than any othsl
40 manufacturers In tha world. which
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-01-23
stock Breeder. want Harris.

Kansas Improved Stock Breeders, in
session at Topeka, urged the appoint
ment of Senator ". A. Harris on the
Isthmjsn Canal commission
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-01-23
Delay In Morrison Trial.

The hearing on the application for
new trial for Jessie Morrison, con-
victed of cutting Clara Wiley Cas-
ties throat with razor, has been
continued by the supreme court until
the April sitting because the defense
could not get the brief printed in
time. It is now in the hands of the
printer and will make 200 pages. Miss
Morrison is spending the winter with
her brother, who is deputy sheriff
in Enid, Ok.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-01-23
Leonardville Wants High school

Leonardville wants the Riley county
high schol. Its citizens have proposed
that if Manhattan viii aid Leonard
vile, they in turn will give support
to Manhattan in erecting new coun-
ty courthouse there.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-07-26
AT THE BOOK TABLE.

Mrs Carter r. HARRISON wife of the mayor of Chicago is
writing another book of fairy tales along the lines of
prince Silver Wings"
Ri has been called by President Roosevelt Nv
called Theodore Roosevelt, the Citizen"
Hamben Sears author of None but the Brave lust finish
ed novel with the shifting from Cape Boston to
New York City 1t entitled Orchard Damt" will be publish
ed in the fall.
Charles Marriott The Column" has completed
novel; "The House the Sands which published in
the The is laid in Cornwall political
element in the plot.
Thomas Dixon Jrs will be called Woman
and 1t will be issued August 1 The theme socialism, which
described deadly force annihatng home weakening
the structure of AngoSaxon manhood.
The author of the book of perverted writes I'M
der the of Col ID. Seamer is Captain
decmp the of Canada
Ballads of the Boer War; and of several books of
"The Baby Baedeker Ruthless Rhymes for Heartess
The large volume The Island of For1nosa" the Mac
milan Company publishing printed Yokohama
has frontece In color by japanese artist and coored
lions OF Chinese posters well Photographic lusr
lions James Davidson the author has been for eight
United States consul in FOrmOsa.
Among the seasons novels of
and Ieayen by Edward NJ. Townsend; Ihe Flgree Ball. by
Anna Katherine Green; Dorothy Hail." by
Charles Major Hearts Courageous by Halle Ermine Rvs and
John Erne of the YELLOWSTONE by Frederic
will be produced by James X. Hackett.
are Belloc, who began his literary
the who continued it with remarkable studies of
Danon and RObespierr and who has also lighter
volume called 1.-The Road to Rome has had published Eng
land journalism and authorship, called
Cabans Guide Letters" An American edition will doubtless APP
Charles Scbners Sons will publish pamphlet en-
titled My Relations with Cay that for
ulation by James Anthony Froue after he published his memorials
Of Carlyle 1t repubhed by Frouds reply
to Sir James Cchton Brownies introduction the "Ne Letters and
Memorials of Jane Welsh Carlyle With Mr.. Froudes
will be letter from the late Sir James Stephen that
Lo printed for private circulation in 1886.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-07-26
FLASHES FROM THE FOYER.

Charles Frohman has signed with Francis Wilson
binding him appear under Fronans the United
England years September Wilson
viii continue appear in Emne under his present
during the after which he will abandon
appear In legitimate comedy.
After auous but highly profitable both articay
and financially, Richard Mansfield is resting in far his physical
Sound in his sailing yacht his principal diversion Mr. Mans
fields will begin October 18th the Lyric Theatre, New
York. 1t playhouse which he Will dedicate by presenting
for the first any by Nine de MeHner OF
Alexis TostOys theme Ivan the Terrible Later
the New York engagement he will present "Od Heidelberg
Germany for the past three seasons and London last winter
when it done by George Alexander
Henry Dxey, the actor having lots of trouble The Bing
hams agreed bring him of this fall Fitch play, The Last
of the Dand done England by Beerbom Tree But it
be- Mr. Fitch couldn't deliver the play, Mr. Bingham
couldn't deliver the part Dxey, therefore, couldn't
Mr. Bingham suing Mr. Fitch alleging failure of agree
idle, his salary should forthcoming though the
play and Mr. Fitch suing Mr. Bingham for back royal
his other plays the Bingham repertoire Ihe Climbers
he Fky Mrs. Johnson" which Mr.. Bingham holding
protect the fifteen hundred dollars he says he paid for the
delivery of "Ihe Last of the Dandies.'
NJ Craree stage favorie and the donor of
junction and Gear has sold her
property south side of Turk Street S76 east OF Hyde
1t lot 50x1376, with 5OxS7:6, which four bmng
all the for their thifour years Of For tins property
paid $4,000. She has sold the property for s3oOO
The purchaser IS Covngton Prnge Lota and her mother came
California about for the purpose OF dlssn
of this property Miss Crabtree Is DESTROYS of consolidating h
the East She has been successful IN her business
and possessor 81 100000 of real estate IN
Boston Her mother eghfve years of age but hale ana
hearty. ]
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-07-26

Miss Helen Gould was recently en-
PERTAINING one of the girls clubs, in
which she is interested, at her home
on the Hudson. After the girls had
walked about the grounds and conser-
vatories for a time, she invited them
to wander over the house and see the
pictures and objects of art. While
they were thus engaged she overheard
one of the girls remark. confidingly.
to a companion: Say, Mamie, even
heaven won't feaze Miss Gould after
this place"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-07-26

Got a life customer: you haven't
charged me nearly as much for half
selling these shoes as expected" mo,
ma'am. We charge according to the
size of the shoe. Chicago Tribune.
Reporter (in the Mastadonastoria)-
rs it true. Mr.. GoldwalIer. that you
have bought this hotel?" Innumerabil-
lionaire-''No. sir It is not necessary;
I can afford to be a guest."-Puck.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-07-26

A little girl thus described a dach-
shund she had seen: 1T was one OF
those funny ones-you know, the ones
that are a dog and a half long and
half a dog high. You must know the
sort. II IS a dog that only has four
legs. but looks as If it ought to have
six
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-07-26

Miss NexdOor-'This is a pretty time
Of night for that Dasher girl TO be
playing the piano" Miss Also-"Oh'
she's no respecter Of time. You can
tell that from the way she's playing. -
Baltimore American.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-07-26

wouldn't do: PHOTOGRAPHER Beg
pardon. sir. but can you look little
less stern and severe? q" Sitter-"Never
mind how stern I look. This photo
graph is for campaign use I am
candidate for judge. Go ahead. Chi
cage Tribune.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-07-26

Have you any request TO make2'
asked the sheriff OF the erstwhile So
cfety man who was to be hanged on
the morrow. Yes, one" replied Hand
some Harry; "Iet me tie the moose my
self. I never yet wore a ready-THade
TEX.
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CONTRACT CHANGED
AFTER BOND WAS MADE
On This Allegation Guaranty Company
Denies It's Liability.

Argument in the case Of the United
States Fidelity and Guaranty Company,
plaintiff in error, VS.. the United States
for use and benefit of the Golden Press
and Fire Brick Company ct al. was
concluded In the Supreme Court of the
United States yesterday afternoon
The Fidelity and Guaranty Company
went on bond for one John Mcintyre,
it is said, as surety for the payment for
a large quantity of bricks from the
Golden Company. Mcintyre. 1t is al
legged. failed to pay for the bricks with
in limited time. and the Fidelity and
Guaranty Company is said to have been
the loser thereby.
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time limit in the original contract be-
tween Mr. Mcintyre and the brick com
pany was changed without informing
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named corporation should not be held
responsible. for anything which might
result after such change was made. The
Fidelity and Guaranty Company was
represented by Attorney A NJ Gillette.
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CHOSE SUCCESSOR TO
REV. G. n. LUCCOCK
Metropolitan Presbyterian Church De-
termines on New Yorker as
New Pastor.

Metropolitan Presbyterian Church.
Fourth and p Streets southeast. will
have a new pastor within a few weeks.
This is the result of a meeting OF the
congregation. last night when II was
decided to call the Rev. Albert Evans.
of Rochester. n. Y. to fiji the pulpit
formerly occupied by the Rev. George
n. Luccock Mr.. Evans preached for
the congregation twice recently and his
selection was unanimous. II is expected
he will come to Washington next month,
when formal ceremonies Of installation
viii take place.
Before accepting the call of the Wash
ington congregation there are some for
malities 70 be gone through. Mr.. Evans
VIII have to obtain the consent of his
present congreg cation to the change. and
have ii indorse his request to the pres
bytery. He viii also have to be given
letter OF dismissal by the New York
presbytery. This. it is known. will be
merely a matter of Formally
Mr. Evans is OF Welsh parentage. and
regarded a great scholar. He has
Travelled extensively and promises TO
prove a welcome addition to the local
ministry. He will be accompanied to
Washington by his wife and adopted
son.
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POLICE OBJECT TO
THE ANNUAL PARADE
Presidents Refusal to Review 1t Taken
IS Sign of Its Probable
Discontinuance.

The Inspection OF police Is over.
The showing made by the department. >
gratifying 10 the Major and Superi-.-
tendent and the rest OF the board OF
inspection. consisting Of Captains Cross
and Henner. and Col. Burton r. Ross
The annual parade is scheduled for
November 4. Among the members II
the force the question Is asked. What
good does IL do TO get out in the street
and march behind brass band7 Il IS
CO needed that the annual inspection
and drill incident thereto are good. but
what additional benefit accrues FROM
the parade, with the accompaniment OF
music. Is not apparent either to the Dri-
Yates or officers OF the force The only
argument advanced in favor OF this
yearly event. which simply means the
loss Of one nights rest to the over
worked members OF the force. Is that
It has always been the custom The
fact President Roosevelt has declined 10
witness the parade this year. as he did
last. has given the members OF the
force courage to question the wisdom Of
those in authority who have ordered
them 10 lose a night rest. put on their
best clothes. form in line. and march
up and down the streets for the edidca-
ton of the small boys.
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THROWN FROM CARRIAGE
AND SEVERELY INJURED
J. Barton Miller and Sister in an Ex-
citing Runaway Accident.

While out driving with her brother.
J. Barton Miller. Thursday. Miss Mary
Miller was seriously injured. The horse
became frightened at steam roller and
bolted. the carriage colliding with a
lamp post at Cambridge Place and Avon
Street
Miss Miller was thrown from the car
riage and was picked up unconscious
She was carried into the residence OF
J. c. Kendrup, Bop Cambridge Place.
Dr. Charles James. of = Street. was
called in and he rendered medical aid.
Later Miss Miller was moved on a
stretcher to her home. This morning
there are evidences Of conclusion OF TIE
brain. Miss Miller is about eighteen
years old.
Though thrown TO the ground. J. Bar
ton Miller suffered no injuries of conse-
quence.
The Washington times., 1903-10-31
VETERAN MESSENGER
MISSING FROM FROM HOME
Thomas Morris, an Old Soldier,
Last Heard From in
Boston.

Thomas Morris. an old soldier and a
messenger in the War Department. has
been missing for three weeks. He was
last heard from in Boston about ten
days after his departure from Washing
ton. He then talked to his wife over
the long distance telephone
On October 3 he disappeared from the
Hotel Essex. Boston. and has not been
found, although the police have insti-
tuted a search for him.
Mr.. Morris, who is about sixty years
old. recently had several attacks of
vertigo and it was rumored his mind
had been affected.
Mrs. Morris. who. with her five children.
lives at 494 Street southwest. says
she knows of no reason why he should
attempt to do away with himself and
that she Is daily expecting his return
home.
The Washington times., 1903-10-31
NAVY COURTS-hARTIAL
HAVE GROWN APACE
Judge Advocate Lemly Praises System
of Probation Which Exists on
Board Ships.

With the increase Of the enlisted force
of the navy. the number Of courts-rnar-
tial has grown apace. Judge Advocate
General Samuel c. Lemlys report,
which has just been made public, shows
that there were 1865 summary court
martial cases for the year ended June
80. as against 2.5S2 cases the previous
year. The general court-martial cases
for the year just ended numbered 1.00S,
as against $50 for the previous year.
The Judge Advocate General praises
the system of probation or prisoners.
which has been in force in the navy for
two years with good results. He credits
the National Prison Association with
furnishing him with this idea, and de-
clares it an excellent one.
An appropriation of S19. 327.04 is asked
for the Judge Advocate Generals office
for 1905. The appropriation for 1904 was
81, 500
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GOVERNMENT WILL ACCEPT
THE CRUISER CLEVELAND
Contract Price, However, May Be Re
duced Because of Lack
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Although the cruiser Cleveland failed
to make the required seventeen knots
an hour, the vessel viii probably be ac-
cepted and paid for at the contract price.
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THAMES RIVER VALLEY
Is SWEPT BY FLOODS

LONDON, Oct. 31.-The floods which
occurred in numerous places in England
Thursday are increasing, until now
they have taken on a serious aspect.
Especially is this true in the Thames
River valley and I'm the Midlands. where
many bridges have been swept away. y
part of the city of Peterborough on the
Meme is submerged.
The Washington times., 1903-10-31
QUEEN OLGA OF GREECE
OPERATED ON FOR TUM0R

ATHENS. Oct Sit is officially an
nOunced that Queen Olga. Of Greece. re-
Gently underwent a painful operation
for tumor at St. Petersburg. Tie opera
ton occupied a full hour
The Queen is now convalescent- The
newx of the operation has been con-
ceaIed 10 avoid alarming the Queens
children.
The Washington times., 1903-10-31
OUTLAW BANK CASHIER
ARMED TO FIGHT ARREST

BOSTON. Oct H-Detective arc seek
ing in Boston for Alfred A. Buck. as
sistant cashier of the State Bank Of
Mapleton Mimi, who disappeared OcIo-
Der 49, leaving letter admitting ne had
stolen $1,000 Buck. the police say, IS
heavily armed and has written 10
friends that he will fight before he will
permit himself To be arrested. and. II
worst comes to worst. viii kill him
self.
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TO FIX STEAMER RATES.

BERLIN. Oct. 31-The "Tageblatt"
says ii learns that Herr Albert BALM.
director general of the Hamburg Amer
lean Line will sail for New York Sun
day The paper assumes that Herr
Ballin's trip is connected with the steer
age rate negotiations.
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