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Po1ygamous Economies.

The private home routine of polyg-
amous family is a matter upon which SO
much curiosity is constantly expressed
by my acquaintances that venture to
say here what little I know; hut the
reader must remember that less than
ten per cent of the voting Mormon
population of Utah are polygamists.
The polygamist as o rule has accumu-
lated some property and owns q house
before he takes second and successive
wives, though sometimes he begins by
marrying two or three at once. All
of these marriages, however, except the
first, are made secretly by the church,
and no record Of them is accessible.
In the city, at least, it is seldom that
the different wives occupy the same
quarters. In the country this is not so
uncommon, but the natural unpleasant
ness follows in most casez. The gener-
al method Is to have large house, the
main part of which perhaps, is occupied
by the first wife, and the wings or addi-
tions by the successive candidates for
martial honors. These large, struggling
hotel like houses are common in Salt
Lake City, and mark difference be-
tween it and town Of small houses
like Cheyenne and most other western
villages. In many cases, however, the
husband sets up his wives in separate
homes, either side by side or in differ.
lent parts Of the city. In any case each
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has her own kitchen-garden etc. I have
in mind wealthy dignitary Of the
church whom you might easily have
mistaken for the late Peter Cooper, and
who is possessed Of seven wives. Each
of these wives has some farming aud
garden ground of her own, and all are
greatly devoted to raising bees. With
the help or their grown children they
each raise large amount of pro-
duce and honey annually. The
husband acts as their agent.
He hives their swarms of bees, and
charges them for ii; he renders special
aid when called upon, and is paid for it;
he sells their crops and honey when it
is ready. and credits each wife with her
due share. Most of them live in suites
of apartments under the roof of his
great house in town, but the first wife
has beautiful farm of her own o little
out of the city, towhich she and her
children have retired, tc end their days
in peaceful independence.
The way in which this old gentleman
has always arranged his domestic life
is reported to be thus: He had certain
rooms in his house where he kept his
bed, his wardrobe, his books, and saw
any visitors who called upon him. Here
he was bachelor, and here he staid
every other day and night. On alter.
nate days or nights he was the guest oi
one or another Of his wives in regula,
rotation, deyoting the one day (in this
ease fortnightly) which was hers dill,
gently to her society. Of course this
routine was not tinvariable, but for the
most part it was regularly followed
Ernest Ingersoll, in Harper's Maga,
zine for August.
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Boring f.r Water.

From Chambers journal
Boring in the earth for water is an
operation often attended by great un-
certainty. Some few years ago in the
heart of London firm Of brewers
bored to depth Of several hundred
yards wiohout tapping the precious flu.
id, and the expensive well had to be
abandoned. Quite recently, at Burton
on Trent, q similar failure occurred mp
on q far smaller scale. When the oper-
ators had pierced to q depth of 176 feet
without finding water, they called in
the advice Of some experienced artesin-
we'll engineers, who recommended the
abandonment Of the works, and tine
commencement Of q fresh bore upon q
site which they selected 200 yards away.
At depth of only ia feet copious
supply Of water was found, yielding, in
fact, between 5000 and {, 900 gallons per
hour. II is remarkable that the sites
of both bores were at the same level.
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LONG BRANCH STYLE.
A Woman with sixty Dresses and a Dude
Who Rivals her.

who Rivals her.
Long Branch Letter.
This is o great hotel. At present it
shelters not only a woman with forty
brand new complete costumes, but a.
well, God made him, therefore let him
pass for man--with sixty spick-span
fresh suits, nine horses and four servants.
The lady in question is Mrs. Moses Fra.
ley of st. Louis, wife Of the grain spec
ulator. OF her wardrobe the whole of
the immediate house is aware, not alone
because it is dazzled three times q day
and between meals by miraculous toll
cts, but because, though occupying an
extensive suite of rooms, two Of which
are turned into awardrobe, the corridor
into which they open has wainscotting
Of trunks, varying in size from
alligator hat boxes to the huge
'togas," opening like chests of drawers.
When Mrs. Fraley, who is large
woman with blonde hair, has astonished
us for the fortieth time with a stunning
combination Of dress, hat, parasol,
gloves, stockings and shoes to match,
she will start for pastures new and be-
gin all over again, Us is the mode with
women of fashion. For example, there
arrived this morning lady who has
been doing Saratoga with thirteen
trunks, and who lunched in miracle
of chocolate satin srrinkled with
natural-sized walnuts of golden hue,
and bronze shoes, which, by the way,
are very fashionable, and in this case
cut low enough to display golden silk
stockings. On her head was perched q
coquettish turban, trimmed with q
dozen gold and brown rings. I /
AS to the masculine wearer of five
dozen different costumes, Mr.. e. Berry
Wall of New York, I am told he first
became famous through his infinite
variety Of his clothes and his lending
that assuming young fraud Lord Aber-
| cromby 81 900 dollars. cannot vouch
for the truth of it, but it is said that
lie and Mrs. Fraley regard each other
in the light Of bitter rivals, though the
latter has the advantage for she can
wear diamonds in dozen different
ways while Mr.. Wall is obliged to con-
fine himself to studs, pin and sleeve
| buttons of blazing stones.
While write can see through the
window the st. Louis matron setting
in her carriage for drive. She has
on wonderful gown-a peach colored
silk covered with immense damask roses
| Of crimson velvet pile; the underskirt
| is fourced alternately with crimson
velvet and rose point; the cut Of the
corsage is concealed by mantle Of the
brocade; q tiny bonnet Of lace and Grim
son pompons covers her faxen pufs,
rubies and diamonds tremble in the sun.
Mrs. Fraley steps into her satin-lined
carriage with deAterous touch ar.
ranges her skirts and settles herself
among the cushions, under the shade Of
a white lace, rose-lined umbrella
Presently Mr.. Fraley's valet rushes out
with vast boquet Of red roses Then
the lady gives the signal, the Everied
footman hops on his perch at the back
and the iveried coachman in from
starts up the span-one pure white and
one jet black steed, with huge yellow
collars around their necks, to the mani
fest deteriment of their appearance.
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THE KIMBALL GRAPHIC.
TERMS: 81 PER YEAR, IN ADVANCE

Entered at the Post-ofice at Kimball, Dakota,
as second class matter.
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Beautiful Town
THE TOWN IS BOOMING
And now is the time to invest.
D. WARNER,

Proprietor Of the original town
site, has plated and laid out
three additions, all adjoining,
with a continuation of streets
and alleys. Part Of which are
in acre lots. so as to enable all
classes to be suited in procuring
a residence lot. The most de-
lsirable blocks on Main Street
are still for sale to those who
desire to engage in business, and
great inducements are offered
to that class of men.
The climate in this part of
Dakota is everything to be
desired and is fully as mild
as that of Ohio, Indiana and IL
linois, with, perhaps, a less
Der Of cloudy days. The rain
fall is abundant and always
comes when most needed. The
water is free from any alkali
taste and as pure as any found
in any OF the Eastern States. In
short, the country, climate and
social advantages make this one
ct the best, ii not the very best,
county in Dakota for the emf.
grant.
For further particulars, cali
on or address
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Of aayertising made

Advertising Terms of advertising made
known on application
aS-Adyertising not accompanied by instruc-
tions will be inserted until ordered out and
charged for accordingly.
irregular advertisements payable at the
end of each month. Transient advertisements
must be paid for in advance.
aS-An communications intended for tho
next issue must be in the hands Of the printer
as early as Thursday morning to insure publ
cation.
Ha-Job work of every description executed
in the best style on short notice and at reason
able rates.
Observation-Disclosures on any subject of
interest are acceptable il accompanied by the
name of the author.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-30

The Great Falls Ice Drivers association
gave its first complimentary reception at
Abner's hall last night. The room was very
prettily decorated, and dancing was con-
tinued until q late hour. Mr.. Thomas Kelly
officiated as ballet master. A feature of the
occasion were several massive designs carved
from huge blocks Office They consisted of two
punch bowls and monument, surmounted
by cross, with a large rock fish frozen in the
shaft. Among those who participated were
Misses Belle and Minnie Boyd, Agnes King,
sallie Straub, the Misses Caldwell, Lizzie
Stack, Mary Danaher, Lou Heise, Minnie
Dayton, Annie Stansbury, and Mesdames
Marion Stansbury, Anna Langley, Mary
Carney, Cephlonia Athey, Henrietta Hilfus,
Kate Myers, Mary Hoffman, Annie Owings,
Jennie Leesnitzer, Macy Butler, and
Katie Klug. Among the gentlemen were
Messrs. II. II. Lambert, president Of the
Great Falls company; ]. F. Fenwick, secre-
tary and treasurer; f. b. Martin, superin-
tendent at Georgetown; Frank Graham, r.
w. Mann, w. NJ. Hepner, C. L. Benson, r.
w. Boteler, and G. T. Kidwell, of the Hearts
of Oak club; Henry Otto, Charles Koones,
John Myers, w. II. Stonsbury w. N. Thomp.
son, j. Mohlcr, w. Fuller, f. Brook, ]. Klug
j. Hanake, Il. Wellington, aud Q. w. Cold
we'll
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-30
RLonGETT,S SUIT.

A Contest for Property in Washington
with Gen. Grant ms One OF the Defend-
ants.
Messrs. Hildebraut and Morrison yester-
day entered suit for Tarn Blodgett against
Ulysses S. Grant, w. b. Todd, J. ii. Harold,
John B. Alley, W. W. Corcoran, George w.
Riggs John A. ]. Creswell, James d. Came
ron, Citizens Building company George T.
bearing. T. T.. Waggaman, G. NJ. Matthews,
| w. u. Particle, the Washington association,
and tho United States Insurance company,
and the unknown heirs of Elias b. Caldwell,
for receiver and acc unit. The declaration
states that the complainant is the trustee
of the hers-at-law Of Samuel Blodgett,
of Philadelphia. He states that in 1871
certain parties entered into contract and con-
veyanco with the commission appointed by
act of congress to establish q temporary and
permanent seat of the United States govern
ment; that the contractors did convey to the
commission certain lands, then lying in the
state Of Maryland; that John Warning, ono of
the contractors, was, at the time of the convey
anCe, the owner of a tract of land, about 500
acres, known rs the Jamaica tract" now in
cluded in the limits Of this city. The commits
sion proceeded to lay oil and establish this city.
Waring was entitled to tho property he held.
He afterward transferred it to P. Il. Fendall,
who in turn decided it to Samuel BlOdgett
Elias Is. JaluWCll DeCame tne OWner dlVeWaTu,
and after the city was divided up, the prop
erty was divided into squares rs follows:
1913, 1856, 1876, 49, 16l, part of Us, all of $50,
part of 142, 207 2OS, 361, 363 S65, 366, 1903,
395, 1885, all north of 1896, 3Dz. 4l6, 235, $50,
2i1, 2i2, 275, 277, 27S, 270. 7GO, 3OS, $40,
1856, 337, 33S, ALI, 4i2, Ais, 476, north of
sos, 500, 80, 1906, 5l0 57l, belong
ing to Blodgett; also, 6S5 belonging
to Caldwell in trust, which trust provided
that he should acknowledge all transfers, &C.,
for the use of the Washington association and
the United States Insurance company. He
was to resign, convey, and surrender the
trust in tho estate described, the considera-
ton being 1851 ,79l in the stock of the in
surance company The complainant states
that he believes the estate was held by Sam
uel Blodgett when he died. The insurance
company ceased to do business in 1873 leav-
ing the trust in the hands of n trustee unap-
propriated and subject to redemption. lie
believes that the affairs were never settled
and are open to this day. The
heirs of Caldwell are unknown to the COM
plainant. The property passed into the
hands of the defendant, and a large part be-
came delinquent for taxes. He charges that
the property was never rightly Sold and that
he is entitled to the estate as trustee, and is
entitled to have said trust executed and set
tied. He prays that receiver be appointed
to settle estate.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-30

Mr.. A. $. Worthington, the newly APP
pointed district attorney, appeared in the
criminal court yesterday with his assistant,
L. IL. Thomas. Mr.. Corkhil introduced his
successor and Mr.. Worthington took the oath
of office. Two cases were called for trial, but
Mr., Worthington said he had not had time to
prepare and the court adjourned until to-day.
Mr.. Worthington has decided to retain Mr..
Hugh II. TaEgart, rs his first assistant and
Mr.. Randolph C1yle rs his second assistant
Both gentlemen have been connected with the
Office for some years and enjoy excellent repu-
tations, both as lawyers ana gentlemen. Mr..
Frank Irvine who has been clerk in the
Office for two years, has resigned, and his sue
cessor has not yet been appointed, Mr.. Har.
veg Given has been appointed messenger in
place of Samuel Noble.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-30

very pleasant occasion was that of last
evening, when John, Asa, and Abby Mrs.
Patton), the surviving members OF the once
famous Hutchinson family, gave an impromptu
entertainment at Mrs. Stockham's, corner of
Tenth and X streets. Their songs reminded
many of days when the Hutchinsons glad
dened the hearts of almost every community
in the north with their songs for liberty and
temperance. Then there were thirteen
brothers and sisters, and the bright life
which they lived and impaired to others
seemed destined never to fade. John Hutch
inson, the elder of the three, lives in Lynn,
Mass; Asa has lived in Colorado several
years; Mrs. Patton lives in New York, and a
long time has elapsed since they were to-
gether and gladdened their friends with their
wholesome music, but their songs were rs
enjoyable as of old, That ever memorable
song wherein the thirteen used to describe
themselves as band of brothers and of music,
From the Old Granite State" was last even
ing rendered with fine effect, as were also
their well known emancipation songs The
Hutchinsons will DO in town several days
sight seeing.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-30
Tho Br,clmaIsers, Assembly.

The Brickmakers' assembly (colored)
Knights of Labor. held largely attended
open meeting at odeon hall last night.
Master Workman Smith presided The first
speaker was Mr.. Brown, of Baltimore. He
urged organization and said it was necessary
in order to be successful. Mr.. Riley, of the
New York Knights of Labor, said
that all branches of industry should come
into the knights of Labor, and thus be pro-
tected from the encroachments and oppression
of capital. Mr. p. G. Mcdonald, in a stirring
speech, advocated unity of action among
workingmen, and advised them to hold
aloof from both the democratic and republic
can parties for the sake of the labor party
four years hence. Much enthusiasm was
manifested throughout the entire meeting.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-30
THE DISTRICT CODE.
Communication OF the Commissioners to
Congress.

The commissioners yesterday transmitte
the following letter to the senate district
committee:
AS requested, the commissioners have
examined senate bill No. S24, ITO establish
q municipal code for the District of Column
bia," and find that. since it was originally
prepared in 1875 many of its provisions have
been superseded by other legislation, some
have been found to be inadequate and will
require additions or amendments, and some
are in conflict with the proposed legisla-
ton now submitted to congress in
other bills by the commissioners. The
occasional marginal notes entered on tho bill
indicated few of those absolute contradic-
tory or insufficient provisions. A code or re-
vision of the laws Of the district is in the
opinion OF the commissioners, matter of
great importance. and the one proposed by
this bill would doubtless form good basis
therefor, If carefully revised and made to
conform to recent legislation and the present
needs of the district. The attorney for the
district, under whose supervision this code
| was drafted, in compliance with section IL OF
the organic law of the district of June l, 1873,
concurs with the commissioners in the opinion
that il should be drawn anew and they return
this bill, recommending that action there
on be suspended, and in lieu thereof would
recommend the passage of bill in substance
like tho ono transmitted herewith, con-
\
ton IL in modified form, and re-
curing the commissioners as soon as
practicable to submit to congress a revision
of the laws of the district so as to form as
nearly as may be a harmonious system,
noting separately such provisions as are now
in force and such US are proposed as amend
ments.
To do this it will require the aid of n suit
able attorney, who will have the cooperation
| and supervision of the commissioners, aided
by their attorneys and employees possessing
| intimate knowledge of district legislation.
The total expense OF such work, including
copying, printing, &c, should not exceed
! So, OO0
A draft of the measure deemed requisite is
respectfully transmitted herewith:
| A BILL to revise and amend the municipal code
of the District of Columbia.
BE II rtsOtrCd, That the commissioners of the
| District of Columbia are hereby required to re-
port to congress mt its next session revision of
| the municipal laws governing the District OF Co
lunbia, including draft Of such additional laws,
ion further necessary for the harmonious
| working of the system of the form of government
adopted by the act Of June II, 1873.
ste. .. That the sum OF 5000 or so much
thereof rs may be necessary, Is hereby appropri.
uted Tor the purposes OF this act, one half of
| which sum shall be payable out OI any money
in the treasury not otherwise appropriated and
the OthGr half out Of the revenues OF the District
| of Columbia,
GEORGE CoNKLIN, the lien tanner, says he will
IL. ala
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-30
THE OTHER SIDE.
What Prominent Restaurateurs Think o
the Temperance Agitation.

What Prominent Restaurateurs Think Of
the Temperance Agitation.
The recent agitation of the temperance
question and certain provisions of the West
bill by temperance organizations in this city
have caused much discussion among the res
taurant keepers of Washington. There is also
some talk of holding counter mass meeting
among the liquor men. A REPUBLICAN re-
porter interviewed several of the most promi-
hent restGurateurs yesterday.
Said Mr.. Charles q. Godfrey THE tenn
perance people have been experimenting on
this question for 1900 years in this and the
old countries, and it is no nearer solution
now than when they began, If they would
spend the same amount of time and money
trying to mako restaurants sell good liquors
and keep orderly establishments their efforts
would not be in vain. 1t is my opinion,
based on long experience, that you cannot
stop people from drinking any more than you
can from eating. The practice of compelling
restaurant keepers to get signatures every
year should be abolished. The regulation of
saloons is n matter for the police 1t appears
to mo that every time congress meets the
temperance people have q grand hurrah over
| temperance. wOmau's rights and other isms.'
These isms are laid by the puritanical hen
and hatched out away down cast whore
came from"
Mr. Dave Haggerty, Pennsylvania avenue
and Twelfth street, said: 81 don't think the
mass meetings of fanatics will be noticed. A
majority of the movers are not citizens Of the
district. Many of them do not pay taxes
Those who cry temperance the loudest in
many instances send to other cities to buy
| thSir groceries and dry goods. Their meet
| ings will not amount to much"
MIR. George w. Driver said the temperance
people should turn their attention to certain
drug stores and groceries where liquor is SOLD
at all hours, day and night, without license
| The licensed dealers in liquors are taxed anC
aiterward prosecuted, while those who prop
erly have neither right nor license to sell are
not interfcred with.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-30

The temperance committee of 100 met last
night at the Metropolitan M. Il. church, and
organized by electing the following officers;
President, Hon. Hiram Price, vice presidents,
William Burroughs and A, M. Brandt; secre-
tary, G. w. +. Swarzell, A committee OF five
was appointed to formulate the work Of tho
committee at tho next meeting Another
committee, consisting Of seven members, was
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-30

Invincible council, No. Z, S. Of j., held an
open meeting in their hall last night at
which there was large attendance. The
following programme was carried out in an
excellent manner: Songs by the Crystal circle
choir; flute solo by Mr.. Garland recitation,
Miss Clara Price, harmonicon solo, Mr.. Hunt;
song, Mr.. L. ID. Smoot song, Mr.. McCauley;
recitations, Master Johnnie Scrivington, Mrs.
Dunn, w. f. Rende, and DIR. Frank White;
address by Mr.. Nimmo, of Boston; songs, Mr..
Whipple, Mr.. L. d. Smoot, and Mr.. McCauley.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-30

GENTLEMEN needing the services OF an eN-
pericnced physician VINO makes diseases OF men
II specially should send - cent In postage stamps
Tor THE Laws or LIFE AND HSALTH," new book
of ine,tmablc value. ltgves sound advice aud
information, and IS comprehensive in detail Ad.
dress the author, J. BRYAN, NJ. D.
~ East Eincenth street, New York.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-30
,au ON ToornAcuE," instant relief l5c.


In the court in general term yesterday tho
opinion of tho court was delivered in the case
of Howard T, Marshall, an appeal from the
decision of the commissioner Of patents deny
ing patent for Improvement in shoes. the
dcCis on of the court reyerses the decision of
tho commissioner and directing the patent to
issue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-30
Cmttinr Wafer pinr,

While workmen were excavating at tho
corner of Ninth and streets yesterday If
ternoon to place ono of tho now alarm sta
tions at that point, they cut into a six inch
water main. Tho water spurted out Of the
pipe, and in a short time the streets in the
vicinity were flooded. The pipe was finally
e0rked up by employes Of the water office.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-30

The new prosecuting attorney of the police
court conducted the large number of cases in
the police court yesterday in satisfactory
manner, and ho will no doubt prove II good
and efficient officer. The court sat until
after 3 o'clock, when the proceeds of the day 5
dongs was found to be s. for the United
States cases and $40 for tho corporation cases,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-30

Green Durbin was charged with stealing a
gold watch and chain, valued at 1868, from w.
i, Dougherty, a messenger in the senate, in
July last. The case was continued.