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The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1884-11-07
Chinese Feeding Their Dead.
From the Portland oregonian.

From the Portland O~regonian.
Early yesterday morning hacks and
express wagons loaded with Cinnamon,
roast pigs. etc, commenced to pour
across the Stark street ferry on their
way to Lone Fir cemetery to observe
the religious ceremony commonly called
feeding the dead. A reporter Of this
paper, who visited the contemplating
the afternoon. found q large number oil.
Cinnamon engaged in this pious duty.
The roast pigs and chickens were placed
around on the ground among thS.
graves OF the Chinese and at the head
of nearly every grave candles were burn
ing. From the best information 70 be ob
tanned in regard to this custom II seems
that the food ia intended as ! sort 81
propitiatory offering to the Chinese
devil. The offerings varied according
to the habits and tastes ofthe occupants
of the graves. At the grave 81 one.
his friend, after digging holes d tho
hard ground with his knife. stuck up
two candles and then laid ont several
sets of chop-stiol5s and as many small
cups, which he filled with vine; then
he placed some bowls Of rice and q
package Of cigarettes and q smallyessel
of opium. Then he made seyeraIbows
and g~enu1ections. as if inviting hny
dead friend or the other party to set to.
"A number Of fires were burning in.
the vicinity, and on these were piacef3E
pieces Of paper with squares Of inisa-
ton gold feaf pasted on them represent
ing gold coin, and smaller squares
punched full ofholes represented, the
brass cash, which coin hAssaaholaln the
center. Soma burned EMBELLISHMENTS
made Of paper and this fdsnish6aa new
suit TO their deceased friendaEaE small
cost. After the pigs Andachfcaepsh ad
been displayed long enough ssiye tha
devil time TO satisfy Mnas184lkAy werA
carefully replaced j the$M9Spna ard
brought hack TO town.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1884-11-07
Car Of Roy,s Clothes.

The worst of boys clothes is that be-
ing mostly wooden they absorb dust and
odors to that degree Aunt Jane de-
clares she can smell a boy across the
room by his fusty jacket. Every clos
ct ought to have a window; but as every
closetdoes not, all the boys suits should
have a thorough airing once o week.
On a sunny day at Aunt James you
will see the back porch strung with
lines of trowsers and jackets turned in
side out and swinging in the wind from
breakfast time till 4 o'clock in the af-
ternoon. First they are whipped and
shaken till the dust is out, grease
and mud stains taken out with a stiff
Manila scrubbing brush, hot water,
and soap-any part Of the lining that
is soiled is scrubbed in the
same way, rinsed in hot water
sometimes Aunt Jane says it takes
a dip in very weak copperas water to
cleanse and sweeten them to suit her
sun and wind all day doing the rest.
Then the closets have the floors washed
often, and the doors left wide open ev-
cry day while the rooms are airing, and
by this care that immaculate woman
keeps her boys wardrobe as neat and
sweet as any girls. One rule is that NO
boots and shoes are kept in closets with
clothing, for leather and wooden suits to-
gether get up a smell of their own that
is, to say the least, extraordinary. The
boys never weartheir boots or thick shoes
upstairs or in a carpeted room. As
Don as they come home the boots are
taken off in the little dressing room off
the entry, put on the back porch to be
cleaned if they need it, and then all
go in the boot closet down stairs, while
the boys wear slippers or low shoes
about the house. It was some trouble
to make them understand they were
not to come stalking into the sitting
room in rubber boots or walking
shoes. but the noise, dust and wear
Of carpets saved by it would make any
woman's heart glad. The boys pretend
their mother copies Turkish manners
and would like them to leave their shoes
outside, like the Turks at the door Of q
mosque; but they find stout shoes last
longer for being kept to their W par.
%ticnlar uses, and carpets certainly wear
better when not ground by half-inch
soles. How baggy at knees and wrink-
led at elbows the suits are when school
boys have nearly gone through them.
To prevent this, every Saturday night.
after they have been brushed, dampen
the knees of the trowsers and press
fInrn 1,,s$t, n hnoar s~o,~ -. ..- H.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1884-11-07

IS worn rongh, lay it on a table, scrub
with q stiff brush, hot water and soap,
using as little water as possible; rub
with a dry crash towel, put a thin cloth
over and press the garment we'll. A
shabby coat often M out as good as
new from this treatment. Goats must
not be hung by the loop on the collar
for any length of time, but be put away
on the wire shoulder forms, which cost
ten cents apiece. Trousers and vests
should be laid away in press to keep them
in shape. Wide Awake.
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Take a Holiday .. the Pairs.

From Rural New Yorker.
Even a comparatively light burden be-
ONE almost intolerably oppressive if
constantly and increasingly borne, and
ithelps one wonderfully to lay it down,
straighten up and take q deep breath,
if only for a moment. If it makes the
burden no lighter, itdoes what amounts
to the same thing, it rests the tired
muscles and makes them the more able
to bear it. 1t does o team engaged in
heavy work an awful sight of good to
occasionally stop, have the harness
loosened, and be allowed to get a long
breath 1t SEEM to put new life and vip-
or into them, and they always look
their thanks. The farmer is too apt to
make his life like the constant bearing
of the heavy load, or the drawing Of
the team. He does not have resting
and breathing spells enough; he seems
to think he cannot afford the time. He
forgets that the distance is much short
er to the rested horse, and the load
much lighter to the rested man.
just now is 3 splendid time to turn
over a new leaf. The a of fairs is
is just opening, and farmer should
SO plan his work that he can 20 to one
or more of them. We believe that THE
year they will be more free from obiec-
tionable features than ever before. Do
not think it enough that you go alone.
brother farmer; your wife needs a rest
as badly as you do, and often ten times
worse. Plan, therefore to take her.
Aud then the boys-they have been
good boys, and have worked hard and
faithfully; of course you will take them,
And the girs-well, you might as well
make up your mind to take the whole
family, not Forgetting the hired man.
Go early and go every day. When Won
get there. don't get to talking politics
and forget Ill about the family; ther
are worth to yoa than all the
politicians; SO stick by them and
let the button-hnlers 70. Take the
whole family about, and show them
the improved stock call attention to
the points Of excellence in the diff
ferent breeds. and kinds Of domestic
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OF 1875, 900 miles of railroad in the

Of 125, 900 miles of railroad in the
United States and Canada, all but 1000
miles are operated on standard time.
The most important exceptions are the
several Pacific systems. East OF the
Mississippi only about 20 miles adhere
to solar time. OF cities of 10000 in
habitants or more, 1856 out of 219 have
adopted the railroad standard. and of
the "a cities adhering to solar time 81
are located in Ohio, Michigan and the
Pacific Slope. The "Ohio idea" is
strongly longitudinal, as that state con
tains Is of the Only "a cities of the I'm
ion which refuse to join the procession.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1884-11-07

A contract for bniiding ! No savins sAsaon
aAPortage Lake ard Lar Enpexior shin oansI
~ BEEN auardedtoA HessAas Naronelss,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-04-21
Ed,cayd D. Either.

Although Mr.. Bither is but young man,
he has been particularly fortunate as web as q
good driver; in getting hold Of such great
ones IS Jay Eye See and Phallas, which he
has not only educated and trained from colts,
but driven them all their great races. Jay
Eye See to record of 2:102l, next to the
fastest trotter ON earth, Maud s..s2:10A,
and Phallas to a record of 2:151I, next to
the fastest stallion on earth, smuggler,
2:155l. At Cleveland, in June, 'S3, he
drove Jay Eye See a mile in 2:16M, for
which he was much eensured by many, even
by his owner They all said no five year old
should be driven so fast, and even if he
could go, it should be kept dark. But when
in September he gave him the record Of
2:10M, in Providence, r. l., thus proving
him the fastest five year old in the world,
and placing himself high up on the ladder of
fame, there were no words of censure for
him then; but congratulations poured in on
every side. Mr.. Bither has been with j. l.
Case forthe last nine years, during which time
he has given good records to a number of
horses. He has now in his hands the prince
of the turf (as we may call Jay-Eye-See),
Phallas, Victoria, Gurgle and Endymiou, all
Of whom are said to be in first class condi
ton The first two have been driven all win
ter on the snow bare footed, and they claim
that you could not find sounder or better feet
in the country. They are at present at
Louisville, where they are preparing for the
coming seasons campaign. Jay-Eye-See
has won every race he has ever trotted but
one, and that was in Chicago, as four year
old; Eddie Bither was driving him, and lost
the first heat, so they thought he was young.
and inexperienced and put him down, and
put Bud Doble in his place; the result was
his first and last failure.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-04-21
M;eccIinlaen,,s

The roa1-house located at Fargo Fair Grounds
is for sale or rent. Address j. N. Morrison Or
George Marelius, Fargo, D. 7.
Pink-eye has made its appearance in Ash
land, KY.
The New York Driving club win give s15,-
600 for a meeting June Is, 10 and 90.
The Rochester Driving park will hold a
meeting during the first week in June.
The East Saginaw CAIich.) Driving park
viii hold its summer trotting meeting Aug.
96, 81, IS and 90, and claim dates accord
ingly.
". j. Gordon's William II. viii probably
not be seen on the track this season. Some
time ago he stepped on shovel and cut his
foot badly.
Paul Il. HaclSe, Of Pittsburgh, will place
Duquesnc, 2:173Z, in John Alurphy,s hands
after the LIST Of May, with the object of break
ing the stallion record.
The secod days sale of Smith 81 MerrelTs
horses at Lexington, last week, aggregated
$15,716 for ffty-fye head. The two days
sales aggregated S26,260, an average of
over $500.
Col. Henry S. Russell, Milton, Mass, has
has purchased from N. II. Hill, Boston, Hin's
smuggler, b. h. qS77), by smuggler, dam by
imp. CONSERVATION. He will be sent to Min
nicola, L. l., to be developed.
''Knapsacln Mccarthy has purchased for
a Chicago gentleman the bay mare Nam
brine Sparkle, by Nambrino Gift, for sc, 600.
She has a record of 2:2915, acquired last sea-
son as a five-year-old, and can trot close to
a:20.
Rysdylze, the sire Of Clingstone has been
sold to Mr.. w. J. Gordon, of Cleveland The
horse is nineteen years old, and the price
paid is understood to have been $4,000 He
viii be taken to Cleveland, May IS, where
he viii be used for stud purposes.
The brown FLY Miss Palmer ca, by imp.
Billet, dun Belle Palmer, by imp Bonnie
Scotland, the property of Messrs. Dwyel
Bros, got fastened in her stall, in New
York, on the night of April 10, and in hel
| struggles broke her jaw bone The injury il
a very serious one, and the best veterinary
skill was called in in the hope Of saving her
Should she survive the accident she viii nc
doubt be hereafter unfit for racing.
| Mr.. W. [. Scott's racing stable was shipped
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-04-21
1neide,,t to Hic1.nh

The San Francisco Chronicle says: A Sc
rious accident occurred at the Bay District
Agricultural grounds on Sunday afternoon,
April 6. Grin A. Hicl1ok, the well known
driver and trainer, was exercising the trot-
ting FLY Ruby when it occurred. A running
horse called Joe, and the PAGER Lucy accom-
panied Ruby, the three animals being at
tached to sullies. When between the quar-
ter-mile and half-mile pole the running
horse Joe collided with the suIky in which
Hickok was seated. In an instant Hicllok
was lying insensible upon the track, having
struck upon his head when thrown from his
seat by the collision. The running horse did
not injure him further, but the PAGER, which
was just in the rear when the accident oc-
CURED, went right over him, and it is
thought that either Lucy's hoofs or the wheels
of the sulky inflicted the more serious inju-
ries. The driver of the running horse
stopped as soon as possible and turned his
animal to the outside OF the track. He then
went to Mr.. Hickok's assistance and re-
moved him from the track, just as Ruby
came rushing around. Four times she
dashed around the mile track, and was final
ly caught after being tired out. Mr.. Hicllok
was brought to his rooms in town and DR..
Lane summoned to attend him. He recoY-
cred consciousness carly in the evening, and
If there are no internal injuries it is believed
he viii soon recover
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-04-21
10 Caner d,-Ilele lTines.
To the Editor Of the Globe:

To the Editor Of the Globe:
RATHDRuM, Idaho Ter, April II, 1SS4.-
I promised in my last letter to give you
view of the ''Widow's" claim, but in this
case ''widows" are scarce 7 had few
goods at BelInap, and listening to the "coo-
ings' of the runner there, tried to have
them taken to the mines. 'Stories win
tell, . even when YOU are morally certdih the
contrary is tie truth. Wei, I did not sue
coed, so went to Thompson's Falts, or
''Griggs, as better known here, and learn d
that the way to the point OF my ambition
was from there, accompanied by a Wade (not
my late and deeply lamented friend in Ohio)
and having more goods than could carry on
my head, took the really only natural route
to the mines, Rathdrum.
To my friends viii say, as many Of them
are contemplating coming here, buy your
tickets and check your baggage to Rathdrum,
I. Z. I DO not speak this in any personal luz
terest, for / have none to subserye but in
respect to the wishes Of the many friends
among the multitude coming to this place,
and who doubtless viii profit thereby. Stages
leave this point promptly every morning
after the arrival of trains, freight is trans
ported cheapiy, and twelve hours from Rath-
drum viii place you in the mining section.
The mines are now only commencing to
be worked in earnest, and as a guarantee Of
what is to be, 1 win state that the men who
have claims and have tested them are buyiug
machinery, and to a large amount, to work
the same, and as these men are old miners
conyer5ant with the different phases Of
quartz and placer mining, the conclusion is
obvious.
Spokane Falls is heralded as the only
place, ''the only point, y from which to reach
the mines. 1t is twenty-onc miles farther
from the starting point on The lake than this,
and that is no foolishness.
One more point and win close this letter,
Goods to the extent Of two car loads have
been reshtpped from Rathdrum to Belknar
ana Thompson's Falls, which the contractor
have been unable to deliver to the mines, as
originally offered by them.
Your paper is beingcaued for on the traina
here extensively and soon will cause you to
establish an agency here, if you have not
already done so. MAC.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-04-21
HIn Not Ratee onfRe2

A correspondent of the Blandan Pioneer
shows in this how quite considerable fortunes
may be made: IF the buffalo could thrive here
for the centuries that it undoubtedly has, and
without protection from the wintry blasts, why
is it not reasonable to expect that with proper
care cattle and sheep raising could be made
to yield large returns2 In Montana, where
the winters are more severe and the buffalo
grass less abundant, hundreds of thousands
are annually made il this one industry The
profits are large, and there need be no fear
of competition here with large companies who
control the market, as is the case further
west Young men can start in Dakota with
o small capital in stock raising, and in few
years become independent. A flock Of two
hundred and fifty sheep, consisting Of one
half ewes, will lamb hundred per cent. the
first year if proper care is exercised. The
average proper yield OF wool per head Of year
old sheep should be six pounds, and with
wool at tween ty-fye cents per pound the profit
from this source alone would more than pay
expenses. The lambs after six months
should be worth three dollars each, and should
two shearngs per year be made, then the
revenue is doubled from this source"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-04-21

seely's American Star was horse of quail
ity and bloodlike appearance. He was a
chestnut in color, with blaze in the face
and hind ankles white above the pasterns.
He was foaled in 1887, and was bred by Mr..
Henry H. Berry, Pompton Plains, n. j., but
passed into the possession of Edmund seely
about the year 1s48, and thereafter stood at
Goshen, Orange county, n. Y, until his
death in February, 1861, having made his
last season in 1860, when he served twenty
one mares. He was sired by Stockholm
American Star, chestnut with one white
foot, who was a good runner and a winner of
three-mile heats. In 1886 he served three
mares, the produce of one being Seely's
American Star, and he was then gelded He
was by Duroc, a son of Diomed. His DAMS
breeding has never been satisfactorily deter
mined, but there is no doubt that she was
thoroughbred. The dam of Seely's Star was
Sally SLOUGH, as she was by the celebrated
four-miler Henry, son of Sir Archy, her dam
by imported Messenger. This warm blood,
mingled with that of the g Old hero of Ches-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-04-21
Highwines Held Firm at chicago.

CHIcAGo, April IA full meeting of the
Chicago distillers was held this afternoon, at
which it was decided to maintlin the price Of
highwines, notwithstanding the break at Gin
cinnat, and which it has been thought meant
disruption of the pool. This decision was
communicated to the Peoria distillers, and
they replied that they would pursue the same
course. A 'delegation from Peoria and Chi
cage VIII go to Cincinnati on Monday in an
endeaYor to restore rates. 1t is declared that
the Cincinnati cut grows out Of simply local.
differences in the trade there
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-04-21
DAKOTA Notes.

The ruling price for breaking prairie this
season is 81 per acre.
One day the past week the stage from
Deadwood brought to Pierre $3.50, 900 of gold
bricks.
Parties OF five or more are taken through
from Pierre to Deadwood at $50 each in pretty
rapid time.
The Republican convention at Mandan,
strongly endorsed the Strait bill reducing the
price Of land in Northern Pacific limits to
S1.25.
1t might be inferred from this signed by
7. W D. Orswell, in the Mitchell Rspss5lfeas,
that there are preachers in that section that
need moral training:
Arrangements have been perfected, it is
claimed, to send Hon. D. NJ. KeIleher, the
jamestown alderman, to Chicago as the
Democratic representative OF north Dakota.
In Edmunds county the commissioners
do not like to take the responsibility of
granting license, and have called an infor-
NAL election to find out the will Of the people
on the subject.
The new Methodist university building to
go up at 0rdway this summer VIII be four
stories and structure that would do credit
TO any OF the older sections. It VII be the
finest building in central Dakota.
There is a convent located near Redield,
where there is q large Catholic settlement,
mostly OF Germans. The Redfeld Dispatch
says during the coming summer it viii be
the headquarters of twenty Or thirty sisters,
whose lives viii be devoted to missionary
work among the Indians Of the territory.
The county Of Diclley, or the forty-sixth
parallel, is filing up with remarkable rapid
ty with the best class Of settlers, and the past
week the seventh newspaper in the county
was started at Yorktown, thriving little
year old town which expects railroad or
two the coming season. Glendale is the
only railroad point as yet in the county.
The report current that Bishop Walker. has
determined to make Bismarck the head
quarters Of. his diocese is but q boom suppose
ton They have rendered him ten acres OF
land there but he has not given the matter
consideration. When the question is pre-
sented Fargo, Grand Forks, jamestown.
Steele and numerous other points viii make
| liberal offers. It is hardly probable that The
matter win be definitely determined for some
months yet. 1t is regarded as prize to be
/ eagerly sought.
s'If certain Free Methodist preacher in
this town viii return my rubber coat. that
| have been on a still hunt for since last
August, he VIII confer favor. I have look
ed about every place, and have inquired OF
most every one, but never for moment
suspected any preacher being guilty of steal
ing or appropriating property that don't be-
long to him. Iwould like the coat at once,
| as this wet weather affects mc and makes
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-04-21
pteaI,lferirl, ILalirereff,l.

The board OF aid for colleges Of the Pres
byterian church, il, a recent circular asking
aid, says: 'The Presbyterian University Of
Southern Dakota was located and named by
the sspresbytery Of southern Dakota, at its
spring session of 1883. The city Of Pierre,
on the Missouri river, has the promise of fu-
ture consequence beyond any other city in
all that region. There is no similar institu-
ton within 200 miles. When the aid Of the
board was asked, the presbytery had pledged
$40 600; the city OF Pierre had given site Of
twenty-four acres, counted at 5000, and
had subscribed $50, 600 more towards build
ings; one building had been erected; there
was some material for Freshmen and Sophie
more classes, and about thirty were ready
for preparatory study The institution was
to open in September, and the board was
asked to help in the current expenses OF the
first year by the amount Of $1,700. The ap-
preparation was made and has been paid
The college treasurer, March 18th, declares
the opportuneness OF this help, and gives
thanks to God and the Board Of Aid It
viii not be distant day when those who
have watered such seed in such place
wiz thank God for having had that priyi-
lege.n
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-04-21
Occur d,-1iele routes.

Thompson Falls is one Of the points Of de-
parture for the Occur d'Alene mines. All
Northern Pacific trains have been ordered to
stop there, and it is said that depot, to cost
So coo, viii be erected and ?, 600 feet of sid
ing put in. 1t is said that Wells, Fargo &
Co. nave their express line extended to Muir
raysyille and Eagle City by way of this route.
They VIII have another route into the Occur
d'Alenes, by way of Rathdrum, in coaches to
Occur d'Alene lake, thence by steamer to the
mouth Of the river, thence by pack animals
into Eagle City.