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The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-06-06
O!D Hs MuEpER HIS WlFE7
The Slayer of the Monrcs ut scdalia
Charged With Auoti,er Or me.

The Slayer of the Monrcs ut scdalia
Charged With Auotisr Or me.
SEpAIlA, Mo, May 3c.IIow many
people Thomas Williamson has lsillcdis
a problem that the officials Of Sodaiia
and fettis county are trying to solve,
The remains of Wiiliamsons wife were
found buried on farm where they
lived last summer, and it is almost Ger.
tain the husband murdered her. She
disappeared sGddcnly last July aud
Williamson told the neighbors that she
had gone to visit her daughter by pre-
vcus marriage, a couple of weeks
later he claimed to have received
Information of her death, and nothing
further WIS thought of the matter until
he confessed 10 killing the Mcores.
Williamson sccopcd out a hole in the
ground only six feet from his cabin AZ
crowded bis wifc's remains into it. He
continued To live in tnc cabin several
weeks and lis crime wcuid never have
been discovered lad it not been fo. his
latest murder. Mrs. Moore. wi',. OF ti,e,
senior Moore i" tio was ma:dcrcd by
Williamson. was arrested. charged with
being M accessory to The crime There
is much dnnt, as 10 her guilt, the gen
eral bel cr teing that Williamson alone
cpmmi'tcd tic deed. The Jail il trchly
s tcdrd 10 prevent any attempt at
4 N.Ni
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-06-06
ROMANCE OF A DIAMOND.
An Old Love Letter VIII Result in Enrich
ing South African.
Pail Mnll Gnzette

An Old Love letter VIII Result in Enrich
ing II South African.
Pail Mall Gazette.
A very curious case has been exercis-
ing the authorities at the Cape. In ac-
cordance with the law which regards as
stolen every diamond which man sells
or has in his possession, unless its ori-
gin or pedigree is registered at the
detective department, man brought up
for registration the other day large
diamond. worth some thousands OF
pounds, which had, he alleged, been
given to him long ago by his sweet
heart. His story was, that certain
lady. still living, and now the wife of
another man, had found the stone and
sent it to him fifteen or twenty years
ago, enclosed along with a feather in u
letter, begging him to accept it as u
keepsake.
The faithful lover had kept it all
this time, he said, but now. being hard
up, wished to sell it. lie demanded,
accordingly, that the detective depart
ment should supply him with with a
permit. The detectives communicated
with the lady. She, however, being "a
married woman, seemed in no way anx-
ious to have a foolish romance of her
callow youth revived, and professed to
have no memory of any such transac-
tion. Thoreupon the mother of the
claimant rummaged about and discov-
cred the original autograph letter,
feather and all.
There it lies at the detective offico-a
faded relic of q sentiment Of long ago.
1t is composition pervaded by as little
wisdom as is usual in such things; but
accident has attached to it value moro
substantial than any, perhaps. which
the recipient put upon it when we two
parted in silence and tears" The latest
news is that the authorities believe the
story, that the genuineness of the whole
affair is in a fair way to he established,
and that the happy owner will soon be
enriched by the proceeds of the diamond
which has had so strange history.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-06-06
AtLosan's Grave.


WASHINGTON, May 3O.-Decoration
day was more generally observed here
today than ever before, business being
generally suspended. Congressman
Boutelle, of Maine, was the orator of
the day at Arlington cemetery. and De
Witt Sprague recited tho poem. The
mausoleum Mt tho soldiers home, where
rest the remains of General John A.
Logan, was decorated by the Logan In
vincibles of Baltimore, who were escort
ed by the Logan guard of honor
Among the floral tributes was one repre-
senting stack of arms with sheathed
sword lying across the top and a cart
ridge box swinging in the center, on
which was worked with immortelles
Logan's corps badge, Forty Rounds. ,"
During the exercises Jennie O'Neil Pot
ter recited Cover Him Over" with tell
ing effect.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-06-06
THE GRAPHIC.

HTeIms of advertising made known on
application.
eE job Work Ct every description executed
in the best sty!e and at the lowest rates
eD- Advertisements not accompanied by in
structions will be ms rted until ordered out
and charged accordingly.
tF-Short communications on any subject OF
interest are acceptable il accompanied by
the name of the author
R-All matter intcntt for the next issue
must be in the Office as early as Wednesday
evening " insure publication.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-06-06
Tho naxat New York.

New YORK, May 3o.--Flags at half
mast hung limp over the city this morn
ing as the winds were laid and threat
ening clouds boded storm. Throngs,
however, laden with flowers, made their
way over the different ferries and the
bridge toward the cemeteries to pay
their floral tribute to the dead and take
their part in the memorial services.
Business was suspended throughout
the city and the day generally observed.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-06-06

Robert buchanan ha. entered upon a
movement for the elimination of tn. mid
dleman" or speculator from the foreign
play market. French aud English drama
fists have promised to co operate with him,
and the present fashion of importing for
eign plays is likely to fail into disrepute.
The public will continue t. be the sufi erer.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-06-06

nave Dcen pietteG IN LrlIt county.
The old settlers of kingsbury COW nty
will hold reunion Mt DeSmet early in
June.
smelter with a capacity of 3f0 tons is
soon TO be erected in the new town of Pied
mont.
a convention of Codington county equal
sufrragists will be held at Water,own,
June 20.
Hill City is to have a brass band. The
instruments have been ordcsed and will.
cost a6i5.
Hanson county sheep breeders pay 81
each for wolf scalps i'll addition to the
regular bounty.
Dakota Odd Fellows $ ieak in high term )
of the whole souied hospitality of the peo-
pie of the Eiack Hills.
Paul Posner, the Deadwool youth
charged with rohbine the mais, was re
leased on s., . bail.
Tie old Missouri went on a rampage Mt
Pierre the otl err day nnd badly damaged
the pontoon bridge.
John r. Brennan, of Rapid City. mem
Der of the state board of regents, has sent
in his resignation.
Hyde county people are jublinnt over
the prospects of speedy construction of
the Midland Pacific through that county
A live pig with one head, two bodies,
eight legs and two curly tails is viewed
with astonishn Ont by the citizens of Parks
ton.
Tie government has let a contract for
tEc survey of Scobey county, tie work to
begin at once. The survey will cost Sl2,-
600.
Mining circles in the Hills are excited
over the discovery of q vein of of quartz on
Bald mountain that assays from $1,000 to
i, ,0D0 a ton.
The North Dakota state republican com
mittee will meet at Fargo, June IS, to de-
eide upon the date and place of holding
the state convention.
The coroners jury In the inquest into
the death of Mrs. Stevens. who was shot
by her husband while bunting near Lis.
bon, returned n verdict of accidental
d a Ii.
Mrs, Oinns Anson. the woman accused
of l.illing an old man named Lom,n during
n raid on tie saoons at Hatton last fail,
was tried ut Caledonia tie other dag ans,
acquitted.
So far this season the auditor of Dichey
county has paid bounty on 5e,7ll gopher
scaips. 1t is estimated that nearly 5000
will be paid out as the result of one
month hunt.
The clothing store of William Freschi at
Rapid City canght fire frcm defective
electric light wire and was damaged
to the extent of $500. The loss is partly
covered by insurance.
colt with only three legs was foaied
hear .''nheseia' 'he missing MemSsr ceshs
'0rc'eE Inc cote Is large ana wei
'or"4eo "i'u races afouho WIN the "s"er
young COTS as 'ho"sh therc was hotEihe
snort IN 'ts construction
The tive little sons of Mrs. johnson, II
widow living near Aizada, were playing
with an old revolver the other day When
the younger snapped the weapon III his
brother, not knowing it was loa led. and
| shot nm through the hend, killing HIM IN
s'aht'S.
III "suiIoi hahiitoh county against Sinis
county 10 recover money expended Tor the
rei'ei OF an injured clt'zeh or the latter
county the case was uecihei against the
,,.a,.iS;a,, l., ~ " '" ,,,.i.;., " "h
rccov.ry
lusty boy baby was born on an Elkhorn
train between Chadron and Oelrichs.
Bill Johnson hns arrived II. tho Si,uy
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-06-06

Two English cyclists have just com.
pleted the tour of Europe ON bicycles.
They went through France, Switzerland
and Austria, into Roumania and Turkey,
returning by way of Russin, Sweden and
Norway, northern Prussia, Holland and
Belgium.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-06-06
Felke.
WHOLE NUMBER 427

The remains rest in the crypt in a
bronze caskot beneath the statue, while
near by are those CT his mother, whose
dying wish was chat she might find
final resting place beside her son.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-06-06

Comfy commissioners Arrcs,cn.
AHrl;nrES, 5. D.. May 30. G.-t;corgc
A Mcrrinaa aad ", T. Jcnes, county
commissioners Of Edmunis county.
we're arrested yesterday charged with
taking illegal fees.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-06-06
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Editor N1offett Defeated.

BISMARCK, N. D., May 3l.-The jury
in the celebrated Griffin-Motfett case,
after seventeen hours deliberation re-
turned verdict for Griffin. Editor
Motiett runs small weekly paper here.
In January, 1888, he was brutally as
saulted in his Office on account of per-
sonal attacks through his paper on the
character OF Bismarck citizens. He
claimed hatAldermanG Griffincommitted
dishonest act. The latter was ac-
quilted on the criminal charge by the
jury one year ago. and MotTett then
commenced suit for $4,000 damages
and costs. This case has reused consid-
cradle public interest throughout tho
state.
All Over the State.
The artesian well at Villas is down GOO
feet.
A. w. R. c. has been organized at Ar
! mour.
The artesian we'll at Iroquois is down 600
feet.
Yankton literary people have organized
n Browning club.
semi-monthly market day has been
established at Brookings.
| German Lutheran church is being
erected ut Germantown.
The Star says there is good opening in
Earling for q lumber yord.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-06-06

The fight for the capital of South Da-
kota has narrowed down to Huron and
Pierre Both of these cities are hustling
and spending money. The public seems
to have caught on to the idea that it is
q financial campaign, and acts accord
ingly. 1t appears as if Huron was sup
ported by the stronger papers of the
state, and thus far has the advantage in
the campaign. Pierre is hustling-in
fact, both cities are hustling for all
there is in IL
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-06-06
MEMORIAL OBSERVANCE.

Memorial day was generally observed
in the state. There is probably no state
in the union with a larger per cent. Of
soldier population than South Dakota
and the veterans do not forget their
dead. Hence the day in South Dakota
has meaning
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-06-06
ERECTED
RY A

ERECTED
BY A
GRATEFUL COUNTRY
IN MEMORY OF
JAMES A. GARFIELD,
TWENTIETH PRESIDENT
OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
SCHOLAR, SOLDIER.
STATESMAN AND PATRIOT.
Born November 10, 1881.
Died September 10, 1881.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-06-06
THE WHISKY QUESTION.

The people of South Dakota are in
bad shape on the saloon question.
There is no denying that they are dis
appointed at the turn matters have
taken. In the past, during terri
torialhood, a small revenue was realized
from saloon licenses; then came state
hood and constitutional prohibition
backed bya strong public icsentiment and
now comes that Original package" de-
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1890-11-13
Aberdeen, Yesterday, to-day
and Tomorrow.

Notwithstanding the vastness Of the
undeveloped resources Of this region, and
in spite of the disadvantages of poor COM
munication, both of which should tend to
hamper SO materially her growth and
progress, Aberdeen's superior location
was too obvious to be overlooked, and
pioneer enterprise has established itself
here. Five years ago the site on which
the city is built was covered with timber.
Eighteen months ago we had 800
people; to-day the city has population
of more than 1000. 1t is the manufacture
ing, commercial and financial center Of the
great Grays Harbor basin. Here have
been attracted cluster OF industries that
have an aggregate payroll OF 100000 per
month. These consist of four saw mills,
three canneries, boiler, machine-shops
and foundry, sash and door plant, plan
ing mill, ship-yard, brewery, clear manu-
factory, metal works, etc. Aberdeen is
at present the best lighted city OF it's size
in the state. Brilliant arc lights flash
out in the night from every corner. The
offices and stores are lighted by perfect
system of incandescent lights.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1890-11-13
Railroad Situation.
been, Natures Metrop-
Is Of Southwestern
Washington.

bne of the wonders of western de-
bnt and civilization that Seattle,
and Spokane Falls, have become
BID words from the Rocky Noun
b the Atlantic coast, and Aber-
city that has local resources equal
b of them, and one whose loca-
seaport furnishes advantages far
to the Sound cities, should, up
Zen months ago, be comparatively
In. Such was the case until new
lew money and new men, recog-
he fact that with the filling up
ielopment Of the new state, there
e a great coast wise city on the
hi Grays Harbor, and that Aber-
magnificent location at the juno
Two rivers and at the head OF nav
would easily place her far in adj
II any point or city in Southwest
shington, located themselves there
|brked industriously and intelli-
to make known to the general
the tremendous resources OF the
Harbor country. The result OF
|ork is that no city in the North
|better thought OF or is attracting
hreful attention from the investor,
Is man, speculator or home seeker
Echanic, than this thriving city at
Id of Grays Harbor.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1890-11-13
Aberdeen and Her Fisheries.

Another industry of principal impor-
lance here is the fishing interests OF the
region. Grays Harbor and all its tribu-
tary streams are stocked with millions of
salmon and other fish. The catching
and packing OF these fish is one of the
thriving industries of Aberdeen, which is
constantly increasing in importance and
III the amount OF its output. Banks OF
halibut, cod and other deep sea fish are
located just off the north of the Harbor,
and as this is about the only port between
the Columbia river and Puget Sound, it
certainly must be the great deep sea fish
market OF the North Pacific Coast. The
mart for these fish is from the coast to
Minnesota. Preparations are already
under way to develop this very impor-
tant food supply.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1890-11-13
at the mouths of two rivers and bay,

at the mouths of two rivers and bay,
gives Aberdeen deep water frontage not
equaled by any city on the Sound or in
the state, and make it natural
location for the building OF city.
The business portion OF the town is stu
ated ON level apron of land running
back from the river for distance Of four
or five blocks. where it begins to rise by
a gentle slope to a height of fifty to sew
enty-five feet above the water line; there
it maintains level plateau for an indeti-
mite distance back, where the fine resi-
dence portion o! the city will undoubtedly
be built. From it splendid view may
be obtained of the valley and the harbor ;
and the sanitary conditions are all that
may be desired.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1890-11-13
The Atlantic Express

Or train number four of the Northern
Pacific railway. NOW carries magnif
cent Pullman vestibule sleeping car from
Portland to Chicago, via Tacoma, Spo
kane Falls, Helena, Livingston, Yellow
stone Park, st. Paul, and the Chicago
Milwaukee & st. Paul railway. This is
absolutely the quickest and best route in
every particular between the points
AIMED. In purchasing tickets do not fail tt
bear this in mind. J. w. Casey, Travel
ing Passenger Agent, No. SO Stark st
Portland, Or. If
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1890-11-13
Where Cities Are Built.

Every man who comes on to Grays
Harbor is positive that there will be a
great city built here, but all are not sure
as to where it will be located. To any
man who may be doubtful on that point
we would say, take your map and see
where all great seaport towns are located.
Boston, on Massachusetts Bay, is built
just where the Charles River empties its
waters into the bay. Providence is at the
extreme head Of Naragarsett Bay. New
York City is built just where Manhattan
Island splits the mouth of the Hudson
River. See where Philadelphia is on the
Delaware. Baltimore on the Patapsco.
Savannah on the river of the same name.
Jacksonville, Florida, Mobile on the Mo-
bile Bay. New Orleans on the Missis-
sippi.. Buffalo at the east end Of Lake
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1890-11-13
Aberdeen, the Shipping Cen
ter for the ChehaIis VAL
ley and the Great CrayS
AarbOr Basin.

The position of Aberdeen could not be
excelled for combining water front bust
ness property and sites for good homes
all in the space of three square miles. In
front Of the city flows the Chelalis, the
largest river in Southwestern Washing
ton, and one Of the largest in the North
west. AT this point, the river is about
1000 feet wide and carries depth Of
from % to rs feet of water at low tide for
four miles. The Wishkah now comes
down from the north with depth of 80
feet at low tide and a width Of $50 feet,
and flows directly through the city and
mipgles its waters with those OF the Che
halls, which, in turn, merges itself into
Gray's Harbor, about one mile below the
mouth Of the Wishkah. This junction,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1890-11-13
Climate.

Hot nights are unknown, while during
the day the temperature rarely ranges
above ninety degrees, this mitigation be-
ing the effect of the cool, fresh breeze of
the sea, that fans the western shore of
the state.
The chief feature of the winter is rain,
but there is always an intermission of
pleasant weather, lasting for month
sometimes. These wet seasons are not
drenching downpours of heavy rain, but
are, as rule, gentle showers, working
much good to the soil and fitting it for
the reception OF seed.
In the coolest weather the mercury
rarely touches zero, while snow rarely
remains on the ground, and then only in
the unexposed quarters, for more than a
few weeks at time; indeed, a heavy fall
of snow is rather the exception than the
rule. In the summer months the land is
famed by gentle breezes, waited from the
ocean, while heavy gales and violent
storms are unknown. The temperate and
genial climate, especially in its freedom
from the sudden variations which prevail
elsewhere, has much to do with the gen.
eral healthfulness of the Pacific North
west
Southwestern Washington is favored
with climate of remarkable equability.
The average temperature for spring is So
degrees, for summer 81 degrees, for au-
tumn So degrees, and for winter SO de-
greeS
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1890-11-13
|deen, on crays Harbor.
Gateway to an Empire.

most casual glance at any map
u g the coast line OF Washington will
hat Grays Harbor is the natural
" to the new state of Washington.
{2 sha<r--tthat from Aberdeen to the
Puget Sound it is but forty miles
y while the distance between the
ints by water is fully FOUR HUN
MILES, or in other words, from
Ell me a ship passes Grays Harbor
bound for Seattle or Tacoma, until
I. bsses again going south, she has
no ID OVER SEVEN HUNDRED
'laa IS. In addition to this, her captain
i'd out nearly one thousand dollars
II for being lowed BOTH ways from
IRA rats of Juan de Fuca to Seattle or
la and back to the ocean. Whereas,
he completion Of railroads already
construction, that ship will come
rays Harbor, get her freight, which
brought to her from the wheat
u, IN i Eastern Washington at the SAME
IT WILL BE LAID DOWN ON
ER SHORES OF PUGET SOUND,
:. 4 Use there can be no question but that
leen as acoastwise port will be made
nmon point with Seattle, Tacoma
PORTLAND on all through rate sheets.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1890-11-13
Railroads.

best evidence of Aberdeen's i'm
nee as an ocean port and short-line
IF to the sea, is that offered by the
Is that the Northern Pacific are max
reach this city in advance of the
w. 7. r. r. This latter road, in
is striving to the limit of its powers
utstrip its formidable rival n the
to the head of navigation on Grays
Dor.
ese two roads have between them
four thousand men at work between
kma,son Puget Sound; Centralia, at
head of the valley, and this city. The
p. R. R. having bought the Puget
hd & Grays Harbor railroad, will be
to make rail connection with Port
Tacoma and the east, via Centralia
Montesano, as soon as October Goth.
the first Of January next they will
e their through line from Tacoma via
|mpia to Aberdeen completed. At the
bent time they are at work with large
|e of men in South Aberdeen clearing
freight yards, warehouses, docks and
Benger depot. In conjunction with
South Aberdeen Company, they are
fting a large number Of buildings,
h for business and residence purposes.
by also have large force Of men at
TX on the north side of the river build
their lines in to the city proper. The
& W. T. r. r., better known as the
int Road, WIN probably reach Aber-
IN about the first of January next with
|ir train service. This road will no
pbt be used by the Union Pacific for
ocean outlet upon the completion Of
latter road from Portland to Puget
lnd.
These three roads are the most import
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1890-11-13

M. j. Pearson & Co., who have estab-
lished an employment office in Bulletin
on F street, near Heron, are doing good
work for employers and those seeking
positions. Correspondence solicited. All
communications will receive prompt at
tention. Address
M. ]. PIERsoN & Co.,
Aberdeen. Wash.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1890-11-13

ant ones now seeking to reach the
Grays Harbor country; although there
are eight others that have lines projected
from points east and north that have
Aberdeen for an objective point.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1890-11-13
Water Works.

The Aberdeen Water Company re-
Gently put in water plant for fire pro-
lection, at cost of $751; 900. Pipes We're
laid ON all the principal streets with ten
and eight inch mains. A battery Of Dow
pumps of large capacity furnish ample
power to throw four two-inch streams
over any block in the city. Early in
October the city voted bonded indebt.
edness of s65, 900, the money to be spent
in putting in first-class plant for both
fire protection and domestic use. An
additional $751; 900 was also voted for the
purchase OF the present plant. When
the work is completed, Aberdeen's water
supply will be excelled by none in the
state, as particularly favorable terms
were offered by the owner Of an excellent
supply within the city limits.