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The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1884-04-18
KI M B A / /

Is located on the Main Line OF
the Chicago, Milwaukee & st.
Paul Railroad, 48 miles west OF
Mitchell and % miles east OF
Chamberlain. It has a fine pub
lie school building. good church.
es, a first-class postoffice, two
banks, two good hotels, Cne
large grain elevator and mate
rial Oh the ground for another.
three lumber yards, all carrying
immense stocks; several black
smith shops, good livery stables,
and stores representing all
branches of trade. Still the
country demands more and to
live men great Inducements are
offered to invest in this
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1884-04-18
Beautiful Town

The Brule County Agricul-
tural Fair Grounds adjoin the
townsite and is one of the best
fair grounds in the Territory.
with good half-mile track.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1884-04-18
Assassinations.

Lemars, Iowa: Howard c. Trip q popular
tally wounded, by an unknown person, while
standing on the street of Lemars. Iowa, on
Wednesday evening The cause of the shoot
ing was the publication of pamphlet called
legends of Lemars." Mr. Trip inserted sew
eral poems and sketches of a personal nature
OF his enemies He has been warned several
times thathe would be killed if he did not leave
the country, but paid no heed to the threats.
He died Thursday morning. Some excitemen,
prevails and his murderer may be lynched if
caught
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04

Aldermen Make Quick Work Of the
Business Before Them-The New Jail
Question Revived-The HarbOr to be
Inspected
Chairman Wilder presided at the City
Council last night. The session was short.
and business was rushed through with
hurriedly. Alderman Minis ordinance
prohibiting any city officer from making
contracts or purchases in which the
relation Of debtor and creditor should
arse between tie Mayor and Aldermen
and any individual in the Board, or
firm in which they might be interested,
created considerable discussion. The or
dinance virtually put bar upon any
firm in which an Alderman is interested
dealing with the city. Alderman Hamlet
did not think the ordinance a Just one.
He believed an Alderman had as much
right TO have an individual dealing with
the city as any firm, and ne should not
support the ordinance.
Alderman Minis urged the adoption OF
the ordinance as a safeguard IN any case
that might arise in the future.
Alderman Wells thought the city would
be in a bad fix were the ordinance Opass.
Some Of the Aldermen were interested IN
gas companies, in electric lights
and railroad stock, and were
connected with other concerns
with which the city had to deal. If the
ordinance were to be put in operation, II
would be barred from any dealing with
these concerns. He did not believe 1t
necessary at this time. The Council was
about to 20 out; he did not believe il
right 10 dictate 10 the incoming Council
the course it should pursue.
Alderman Hanley cOncurred in the opin-
ion OF Alderman Wells. After a spirited
discussion, the ordinance was defeated
| by vote Of TO ?.
The new Jail question was brought up
again by petition from the County Com
missiOners, renewing their appl-
cation for the lots on Habersnam
| street and Perry street lane
/ as a site for the building about to be CON-
| menced. The county has already pur-
/ chased three lots on Liberty and Price
| streets. The Commissioners, however,
/ believe that the location OF the city prop
/ ertv renders it more available as a site
for the Jail. and have made another effort
/ to secure il. The petition was
referred TO the Committee on Public sales
and City Lots.
The IreehoIders appointed to assess the
/ value Of property used IN extending the
| citv's streets across the Ogeechee canal
| recommended the payment of 10 cents pei
| foot for a space Of 81 by go feet, making
| an assessment of S2O4.
The action OF the Sanitary Commission,
| recommending the sending Of delegate
! 70 the Sanitary Conference at Washing
ton next week. was reported to the COUn-
ell. and DR.. J. T. Mcfarland was elected
| TO represent the city.
The Committee on River and Harbol
| improvements was authorized TO thor
Oughly investigate the condition Of the
river along the city front, and if it was
found shOaling at any point, 10 report the
/ causes. and what action the Council
should take for the protection of the bar
Dor.
The committee on assessment was in
structed to cause an assessment to DC
made Of all real estate and improvements
that have not heretofore been assessed fol
the purposes of taxation for the ensuing
| wear.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04
A BIG LIBEL DISMISSED.
Judge Pardee's Decree in the Case of
EIeGinty against the Steamship Glad


Judge Pardee's Decree in the Case of
EIcGinty against the Steamship Glad
iOlus.
The decree Of Judge Pardee, Of the Uni
ted States Circuit Court, in the case of
Margaret McGinty, who sued the steam
ship GIadiolus for $4,000 damages for the
death of her husband, stevedOre, who,
while looking for dunnage. fell into the
coal bunker through an open hatch"ay
and was Killed, has been received. 1t
afirms tie decision of the court below
aud dismisses the libel. After reviewing
the facts OF the case Judge Pardee says
that there was no duty upon TIE part of
the master and crew 10 look TO the hatch
es and to the preparations to receive the
cargo; nor was there neglect OF duty in
having the doors open and
the hatchway Though which
McGintv entered and met his death I'M
covered. The ship at the time was under
the control of the steYedore and his gangs
Of men. McGinty was negligent in enter
ing the betweeu-decks and the coal
bunker without first procuring sufficient
light, if light was necessary. If there was
negligence IN not removing the upper deck
matches over the coal bunker, 1t was the
negligence Of the stevedOre and gang of
men who had been aboard the vessel be-
fore McGinty. The court found as a con-
clusiOn of law that there was no negli-
gence upon the part of the ship or its
master and crew. The libel was dis
missed and the costs taxed upon the CON-
plainant.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04

Advertising is good, but an extraordi-
nary medium for displaying it has been
discovered. We ind that our customers
are our best advertisements. Their salts
acti on with our goods is too apparent,
hence every suit sold brings us two or
three new custOmers-the latter invaria-
bly, are surprised TO find ''ready-made"
goods of such fine materials, and so we'll
made up. Our stock is never allowed to
run down at the heel" and is as COM
plete to-day by replenishing, as it was at
the beginning of the season: in tact there
are more attractions than ever, including
a new supply of fine dress suits in four
button cutaways, ali shades, black, blue,
wine, and brown; straight-cut, and cut
away Sack Suits in handsome patterns.
Although we have all sizes, large and
small, we make a speciality of young mems
sizes. A beautiful line of OYer-cOats in
medium and heavy weights. A line of
the nobbiest shapes in hats that cannot
be surpassed. We ask an inspection, and
not only will compete, but guarantee
lower prices than elsewhere. THE COL
DEN ARM, 159 BrOughton street.
ADJ. SIMON MITCHELL.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04
RAILROAD SIGNALS.
Language of the Lantern, Flag, and |
whistle, and How it is Interpreted.

Language of the Lantern, Flag, and
whistle, and How it is Interpreted.
A new code Of signals was recently
adopted by some of the railroads in the
South and West, and went into effect
little over a week ago. A NEWS reporter
called at the general Office of the Savan-
nah, Florida and Western Railway and
was informed that the new code had not
been adopted on any OF its lines.
1t is wholly dissimiIar to the one now in
use, and the prOpTlety OF adopting it had
not been discussed.
The signals used by trains on the Cen
trail Railroad are in many respects SINH
lar to those of the new code, and are as
follows:
Red signifies danger and is a signal to
stop.
Green signifies caution.
White signifies safety, and is a signal
that the way is clear.
A blue signal will be used to stop trains
at flag stations.
Red lights are dispensed with, except
as danger signals, and blue lights substi-
tuted.
A red signal carried on the front Of an
engine indicates that another train is fol-
lowing having the same rights as the
u dlA Nal AhE TIC oAEudA
A white signal carried on the front Of
train indicates that it is a wild train.
The last car of every train will carry
a red and white light by night to show
that it is the last car of the train.
4 motion OF the hand and lamp signals
crosswise with the track signifies stop.
A flag or lamp raised and lowered signi-
tes back.
a motion in a vertical circle means 20
ahead.
One long blast Of the whistle is a signal
for approaching stations, railroad cross
ings, etc.
One short blast, apply brakes.
Two short blasts, release brakes.
Four short blasts train moving, call
attention to signals carried.
Five short blasts, call in fiagmen.
One short and one long blast, followed
| by one short blast, signifies that the train
is approaching a road crossing.
| A succession of short blasts, alarm for
cattle on the track or persons walking in
| front of the train.
Two taps of the bell cord, signifies
/ train standing) start.
One tap train moving, stop.
Five taps (train standing), call in flag
| man.
One tap (train moving), stop at next
station.
Three taps train standing), back.
Four taps train moving }, reduce speed.
The torpedo signals are; One torpedo,
| danger; stop.
| Two UorpedOes, caution; run carefully.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04
CRIMINALS PAY THE PENALTY.
The Superior Court DispOses of Some
of the Grand Jury's Indictments.

The Superior Court DispOses of Some
of the Grand Jury's Indictments.
John Brinson, the negro who stole a
horse from ". J. Roberts, on the Louis
willie road, on Nov. ,, was tried in the
Superior Court yesterday, and sentenced
to years in the penitentiary. The Cir
cumstances Of the theft were given in the
MORNING NEWS at the time of BrinsOn's
capture in Bulloch county.
On Sept. - James Williams, a negro,
assaulted and cut George Steward with a
knife. lie was indicted for an assault
with intent to murder. When the case
was called for trial the prisoner admitted
his guilt. and was sentenced to D years IN
the penitentiary.
The case of James Waller, the young
man who was indicted for burglary with
the Intention to commit rape upon Caro-
line Carter on the night Of Nov. I, was
tried Yesterday. The daughter and her
father both testified on the part OF the
State. 1t was shown that the prisoner
had been found in Mr.. Carter's residence,
some distance from the girls room, on the
night in question. and that he had previ-
Ously been ordered TO keep away from
the house on account OF having been
found in the girls room about year ago.
"
however. to sustain the charge. and the
Jury returned a verdict OF not guilty.
The proceedings of the court were con-
clude6 with the trial Of a negro named
Guy Lamar, indicted for assault
with intent TO murder. 1t APP
pears that on Aug. 9 last a
party of negroes were being paid for their
weeks work, among the number being
the prisoner. who. On applying for his
wages, was told that Edward Hanley, an
other negro. had taken the money Tor Jim.
He found Hanley on South Broad street
lane. near East Broad street, and aske i
him for 90 cents, the sum which he claim
ed was due. Hanley, it appears, had but
80 cents for Lamar. and dispute follow
ed which ended in Hanley being seriously
cut Both parties were arrested by the
police. and Lamar was committed f T
trial. The jury, after being out about
two hours, returned a verdict finding the
prisoner guilty and recommending him TO
the mercy of the court. He was sentenced
TO the peniteutiarV for four years.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04
Yesterdays Fire Record.

The Fire Department was called out
Yesterday afternoon about , O'Clock, by
an alarm from signal box %, at the Cen
trail Railroad depot. The officer on duty
at the depot heard the cry Of FIRE on Mont
gOmery street, and huTrying to the yicini-
" from which 1t came, discovered smoke
issuing from the roof of q large twO-stOry
frame residence on the southeast corner
of Montgomery and Stone streets. He
turned in an alarm summOning the de-
partmeut. The FIRE was under control by
the time it arrived, and no water was
used except from buckets.
The flames were confined to the roof.
which was burned through in several
places. A burning chimney was the
cause OF the fire, the cinders lighting on
the dry shingles and igniting them like
finder. The damage was slight. and will
be covered by a few dollars.
Yesterday morning a small IRE occurred
in BrOughtOn street lane, between Lin
coin and AbercOrn streets, in a shanty
OCCUPIED by several negroes. A private
alarm was sent 70 the tiremen's headquar-
tiers. and a detail Of fremen were dis
PATCHED and succeeded il exunguishing
the fire with buckets without calling out
The department.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04
THE COLOREO FREEMAsONs.
The Grand Lodge Adjourned to Nee
in Atlanta in June.

The Grand Lodge Adjourned to Meet
in Atlanta in June.
The Grand Lodge of COlored Freema-
sons of Georgia closed its session yester-
day, and adjourned to meet in Atlanta
June "a.
The following officers were elected:
Grand Master-Rev. Alexander Harris.
Deputy Grand Master-Rev. George H.
Dwelle.
Senior Grand Warden-W. E. Terry.
Junior Grand Warden-W. II. Spencer.
Grand Treasurer-A. h. Desverney.
Grand Secretary-JOhn II. DeveauX.
Senior Grand Deacon. NJ. DOuse.
Junior Grand DeacOn-E. p. Holmes.
Senior Grand Steward ames Blue.
Junior Grand Steward-F. w. Nc
Carthy.
Grand Chaplain-C. L. DeLamOtta.
Grand Pursuivant-T. A. Milledge.
Grand Marshal-R. J. Henry.
Grand Tyler-S. q. Prentice.
The following committees were ap-
pointed:
Finance-W. H. Spencer, Frank Will
hams. Luke Towns.
state Of Grand LODGE. P. Holmes, G /.
B. Lewis, Jos. TrOpey.
Returns-C. l.. DeLamOtta, G. H..
Dwelle. James Blue.
Welfare and Grievances-C. L. De-
LamOtta, 1. NJ. DOuse, 5. o. Cherry.
INSTRUMENTATION H. DeYeauX, A.
*. DesYerney, r. r. Jackson.
Foreign OrrespOndence-W. E. Terry,
c. L. DeLamOtta, G. III. EbDs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04
$1,000 DAMAGES.
A Central Railroad Train Hands In
demnity for Injuries Received in the
MiIIen CoIliainn.

A Central Railroad Train Hands In
demnity for Injuries Received in the
MiIlen Collision.
The attention of the City Court was oc-
cupied yesterday in the trial Of the case
of J. r. Wilson against the Central Kali
road and Banking Company, IN which
the plaintiff claimed damages to the
amount Of $4,000 for injuries received
while employed on the road Jas train
hand on Dec. Is last. It will be remem-
bered that on the morning Of the 18th a
collision occurred about "A miles west of
NFilIen between an up freight train and
the Atlanta express, which resulted in
The death Of one person and the serious
injury OF several others, including Wilson.
The testimony showed that Wilson was
badly bruised. and that he was in
iured to such an extent internally
as TO be permanently incapacitated for
work. 1t was also shown that - years
ago he was dangerously i'll with typhoid
fever. and that soon after be was tempo
rarily crippled by a swollen leg. The de-
PENDANTS undertook to introduce evidence
to show that wilson had been more or less
iucapacitated on that account up 10 the
time the collision took place. and that
being at fault he could not recover from
the railroad company. Evidence was IN
troduced by the plaintiff which showed
that Wilson's leg got well, and that for
nearly 20 years and up TO the time Of the
collision he had been an active working
man, and that the injuries he received in
the accident were the fault of the rail-
way company. The counsel for the plain
tiff cited legal authorities to the effect
that if person should be
injured on railway and
without his fault, the railway would
be liable. The case of the plaintiff seemed
TO be clearly established. The jury re-
tired and, after being out about three
hours, returned a verdict awarding the
| DIaiufiff sc 500 damages
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04
paitrinu.
DANCINGI

II ~ Y - - ~
GLIDE a specially by PROF. McCOLLUM.
VI Ladies' separate class, at Nicolson's Han.
TUESDAY and THU RSDAY EVENINGS at
S o'clock P. NJ; also. Gents MONDAY, WE'D
NESDAY and FRIDAY EVENINGS; Misses
and Masters, Ladies' and Children's after
noon class TUESDAY, THURSDAY and
SATURDAY at Armory Hal, For circular
address J. a. MCCOLLUM. sS@Drayton street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04
TIE INvEsrIG ALTON ENDED.
The Steamboat inspectors Reserve
Their Decision in the Chesapeake
ToTIfsfOD

The Steamboat inspectors Reserve
Their Decision in the Chesapeake
Collision.
The investigation into the collision
between the Wm. Lawrence and Decatur
II. Miller in the Chesapeake, was con-
tinued On Monday before the steamboat
inspectors at Baltimore.
Can't. Hooper testified that while en-
tering the lower Craighill channel he saw
the three lights of a steamer coming down.
The steamer was about three-quarters of
a mile distant, Il heard one blast of her
whistle. for which l returned one blast
and ported my wheel. Seeing the steamer
continue on her course with all lights
in view, and that she had not ported her
wheel in accordance with her one whistle,
gave another one blast of the
whistle as a double assurance of
nv answer to her first request.
The steamer was approaching very
near at this time. My wheel was
now hard to port, when my second
single blast was answered with two from
the steamer, and all at once her green
light swung to view. | Immediately or
dered my engines stopped and backed at
fun speed. This was the only resort l
had, knowing that the vessel was cross
ing nv bow. In a few seconds we came
together, my vessel heading about six
points to the eastward of the centre ofthe
channel. What l did was in strict COM
pliance with the law as laid down in the
rules in my pilot house, placed there by
the United States Local Inspector" On
crosse Examination Capt. Hooper said the
Lawrence was making nine or ten knots
an hour, and could be reversed in five or
six lengths. If he had kept a steady
course from the time he first saw the Miller
ne would have passed without porting his
wheel.
Mr.. Decatur II. Miller, of the steamship
company, and Capt. Clarke, of the sunken
steamship. crOss-eXamined Capt. Hooper,
but were unable to shake his testimony.
Robert Shauer, second mate OF the Law
renee. John Kaufman, quartermaster,
LOran Schroeder, seaman, and William
Crawford, first assistant engineer, cor
rObOrated Capt. HoOper's testimony. The
inspectors willnOtrendert their decision for
several days.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04

In all communities there are some
doubling Thomases. Perhaps some there
are here even doubt the truthful PROPOSE
tions of the ''FdmOuS" in making the
liberal offer Of half the purchase money to
every twentieth customer as a prize.
DOubters can hug their doubts, and be-
llererS leM get the prizes all the sGme.
Our offer is made in all seriousness, and
will be faithfully carried out. To dispel
all doubt, we viii publish from time to
time names of parties who have received
prizes. Independent of the special prize
offered, the "FdmOuS" will sell you Better
Clothing for less money than can be
bought anywhere. OveTcoats as low as
So 30, and as fine as any made to order.
Good all-wool Reversible Overcoats 50.
Boys Overccats from IS to 81. Buy your
Clothing of the Famous" and take yo' =,
chance for prize. 14OCongress sire. # =
Adg. -S"'
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04
THE RIVER FRONT RAILROAD.

Meeting of the Owners of Wharyes and
Buildings on the North Side of Bay
Street.
meeting OF the owners and repre-
sentatives of owners of wharves on the
river front and property on the north side
of Bay street was held yesterday morn
ing at the office Of Y. A. Hardee's Son &
Co. for the purpose of considering what
action was necessary TO protect their IN
terests in the matter OF the pro-
posed railroad. John L. Hardee, Esq,
was called to the chair, and Mr.. John
Sullivan was requested to act as secre-
tary. The discussion of the questions
bearing upon the project took wide
range, but the general sentiment appeared
TO be in favor Of building the road. pro-
Yided the entire line from West Broad
street to the eastern wharYes was con-
structed and the property suitably pro-
tected. In the absence Of definite lnlOr-
nation as to the plans for building the
road, and the exact route to be taken and
the guarantees TO be given for its proper
construction, it was thought best TO APP
point a committee 10 request the City
Council to postpone further action until
the property holders were fully advised
in the matter. A committee was appointed
for that purpose, and the following letter
was prepared and presented to the Coun-
Gil last night:
SAVANNAH. Dee. 3, 1851.
10 the Honorable the Mayor and AtdermeR Of
the Cdy0I SaCdHHdh:
GENTLENEN-At a meeting Of the owners
and representatives Of owners of the wharf
and store property located on river front be
tween West Broad and Randolph streets,
held this day, large majority OF the prop
erty being represented, we were appointed
committee to ask YOUR honorable BODY To
post pone final action on the ordinance INTRO
Guced at the last meeting Of Council relative
10 freight railroad connecting the east and
west emu of the city. until said property own
ers have an opportunity to confer with your
honorable body in reference to this very i'm
p0rtant matter.
We are instructed TO ask tnat special or
adjourned meeting be held at some early date,
aud to which meeting the Central Railroad
Company be invited to send representative,
50 that said property holders may express
their views after being Informed OF the exact
route proposed to be taken, the plans for con-
structIOn, and other approximations connected
herewith. We consider the matter as one OF
the most impOrtant that has been before your
honorable body IN years, and we trust that
whatever is done. may be after due and care
ful consideration, and that ii may merit the
approval of all citizens interested In the fu-
ture of our whole city. Very respectfully,
JOHN FLANNERY,
JOHN |. STODDARD,
ALFRED HAYWOOD,
JOHN L. HARDEE,
Committee from Property Owners.
The letter was read and referred to the
committee of the whole, to he considered
at a special meeting, to which the memo
rialists and the railroad authorities Will
be invited.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04

Barge Mary will leave wharf foot of
Abercorn street to-day, at p. m, for
landings on satilla river. H. f. Strobhar,
Agent.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-04
The Merchants and the Sidewalks.

The merchants are preparing for an
active holiday trade. In years past it
has been the custom during the holiday
season for the City Council to permit the
display Of goods on the sidewalks. The
regular city ordinance forbids the use of
the sidewalks for such purposes. The
matter was brought up before the Council
last night by petition from a Congress
street merchant to use the sidewalk in
front of his store. A discussion arose as
TO granting the petition, and the Ordinane
in force last year during the holiday sea-
son was readOpted with slight change.
The merchants this year between Dec. 5
and 81 will be allowed the use of the side
walks 21I feet from the buildings, and the
street 8 feet from the curb for the display
of their goods. This does not permit the
sale Of goods from booths or stands, but is
intended only to facilitate the business of
merchants who have articles to display
outside OF their stores.