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The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-01-03
Gaudaur,s Cnn1Ii1inns

BosToN, Dec. 27.-.Iake Gaudaur writes
TO the Herald declining to row at the
Point of Pines, as the condition of the
water there is unfavorable to him, but
says he will row either Canton or Tee.
mcr on Lake Quinsagamond for ST 900 a
side any time before July 4, or will
make race with both. If they don't
care to accept this proposition he says
he will row O'Connor.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-01-03

The proclamation suppressing the
Chinese secret societies has been pub
lished all through the straits settle
ments. The property of the societies
may be disposed of, though the govern
ments do not desire to confiscate it.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-01-03

Regarding the shipment of American
cattle to the Rhenish provinces, the
United States Department of Agricul
ture states that the consul at Hamburg
reports a four weeks quarantine as de,
manded by the German government fol
cattle imported from America or Greai
Britain. The consul adds that thi.
quarantine is not likely to be abolished
or modified. The German army also
has recently been prohibited from using
American beef.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-01-03
Terrific storms Mt Sea.

RosroS, Dec. 26.-The steamers Iowa
and Bavarian, which arrived today from
Liverpool, experienced very tempest
uous voyages, with strong gales and
head seas most of the time. The Iowa
lost seventy feet OF her bulwarks on the
port side, her bridge stanchions and
lifeboat davits were damaged, life
boat, bridge ladders and rails were car
ried away, and she received other dam
ages. Tho damage to the Bavarian
included the breaking of bridge rails,
starting of bridge compass. carrying
away OF bridge ladders and bursting in
OF the iron door of the donkey house.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-01-03
No Ice Palace.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Dec. 2T.-At meet
ing of the winter carnival directors late
yesterday afternoon it was decided to
have no ice palace this winter. They
were forced to this step by the unseason.
able weather. The carnival of last yea,
was abandoned for the same reason,
and it is said that no further attempts
will be made here in the future to build
palaces of ice,
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-01-03
An Attack on Explorer Stanley

BERLIN, Dec. 26.-Thc National lei-
tung makes bitter attack upon the
statements made by Henry NJ. Stanley
In his letter to Sir Francis de Winton
with reference to Emin Pasha. These
statements, it says, seems to have been
made with the intention of replying to
the reproach that the embarrassments
OF Emin were caused to great extent
by Stanley's appearance and determine
tion to rescue Emin whether he wished
to be rescued or not. On this and
sther matters, the zeitung says, Emin
must be heard in his own defense be-
fore Stanlcy's statements arc accepted.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-01-03
Floods in California.

Los ANGELES, Cal Dec. ee.-The
heavy rains of the past few days contin-
ued last night and the levees on the Los
Angeles river kave broken through in
have dozen pA es. So many railroad
bridges have been washed away that no
trains have been able to leave or arrive
here today. From present appearances
it will be several days before trains on
any Of the lines will be running.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-01-03
Miller Is the MIN

1t has been definitely decided that
General Freight Agent Miller cf the
Burlington and Missouri road will take
General Freight Agent Mortons place
on the Burlington. Mr.. Morton's
brother officials all regret his resigna.
ton, while they congratulate him on
his new position. The other changes
consequent upon Mr.. Miller's removal
to Chicago have not been decided upon
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-01-03

One of the good customs established
In the little hamlet of Georgetown, Me-,
is an annual reunion of all the aged
people In town. Those of co years OF
more go to the parsonage and spend the
day talking over old times, singing old
hymns and eating an old-fashioned din.
ner. The house is always filled with
veterans who enjoy their celebration
exceedingly.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-01-03
On Account ofJealousy,

OsKALoosA, Ia, Dec. 2T.-In sup
posed fit of jealousy, at Muchinock las.
night. George Bolener shot at rival
for the attentions of a lady, missing his
intended victim and dangerously
wounding the woman. At this time the
particulars are meager, but the woman's
recoveryis considered doubtful. Bolener
at last accounts had not been arrested
or found.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-01-03
Home Rule for India.

BOMBAY, Dec. 81. Two thousand
delegates attended the first meeting of
the national congress. Sir William
Wedderburn, president of the congress,
condemned the Indian bureaucracy and
claim. for the people of India the same
control over their government that the
people of England possess over theirs.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-01-03
In Honor Of Grady

ATLANTA, Ca, Dec. 81. A largely at
tended memorial meeting in honor O.,
Henry w. Grady was held yesterday.
Many prominent speakers, among them
Governor Gordon and Hon. Patrick
Walsh, were present.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-01-03
A Reception to Governor Boics

DEs MONIES, Ia., Dec. 27.-Governor
and Mrs. Larrabee have decided to give
q public reception to the new governor
on Tuesday evening, January IA. 1t
will be held at the capitol, and will
give the public an opportunity TO meet
the new governor and his family. No
one can tell when the Inauguration will
take place, as it will depend upon the
organization of the house,
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-01-03
Harrison Goes Duck Hunting.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-The president
left Washington yesterday afternoon on
duck hunting expedition to the lower
Potomac, and expects to be away until
Saturday. He was accompanied by Mr.
Bateman. Senators Edmunds and Haw-
icy, Justice Gray, of the supreme court,
and j. w. Thompson,
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-01-03
BY a Falling Tree.

VANCOUVER, Wash, Dec. a7.--While
sleigh riding near here yesterday,
James Samson, C. d. Cambell. Jos.
Loche and j. V. Bodwell were Instantly
killed by q falling tree. Two other
occupants OF the sleigh escaped nnhnrt
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-01-03
Played Base Ball.

WATERFOWL, S. d., Dec. 26. "A match
game Of base bali, lasting two hours,
was played here yesterday between
picked mines. The resulting score stood
4 to 5. Who Gays South Dakota is o
blizzard country?
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-01-03

A HORRIBLE DEATH
Three Small Children Are Con-
sumed by Flames at
Omaha.
Many People Witnessed the Fire
but We're PowerIess to
Save Them.
fits the Old story-The Mother
Locked Her Infants in What
Proved to BE Their
Funeral Pyre.
The Fate of rhree Children.

OMAHA, Dec 26.-Three children Of
Mrs. Lena Schip were burned todeath in
acottage at2o21 Pierce street, yesterday
morning. One was boy of 2, another
girl of 4, and the third baby boy 6
months old. The woman's husband de-
serted her eight months ago, and she
has since been earning her living by
taking in washing. Yesterday morning
she started the kitchen fire, locked the
door and went out to get somo clothes.
During her absence the house caught
fire and the children burned to death in
the presence of 100 people, who were
powerless to save them.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-01-03
Charged With Manslauehter

HASTINGS, Neb., Dec. 27.-Engineer
stetson, of the Burlington road, was
held for manslaughter today by the ver-
dict Of the jury investigating the recent
collision. between the %" flyer and the
st. Joe and Grand Island freight train.
Stetson was placed under arrest and his
case will be heard January 3.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-01-03
Pardoned by Larrabee.

DIES MONIES, Ia. Dec. a7.--Governo,
Larrabee yesterday pardoned Herman
Werner, who was sentenced to the pen.
itentiary June 10, 1888, for three years
for the crime of seduction. Werner was
tried and sent up from Woodbury.
county.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-01-03
Preparing to crown carlo. r.

LONDON, Dec. 27-Four ironclads have
left Malta under orders to proceed to
Lisbon to be present at the ceremony of
the proclamation of King Carlos l.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-01-03

The rise of the price of ivory may be
described by the statement that the
great cutlery firm in Sheffield, Rogers
& Sons, used to pay e6oo ton, but they
have lately paid el,2so, and in some
special cases as high as e2,0OO.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-01-03

A man named Rye, who lives near
Bellaire. o., has a fancy for naming his
daughters after the big rivers. Recently
a baby daughter was added to the
household, and the father, forgetting the
double significance of the word, deter.
mined to have her christened Mononga.
hela Rive.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-01-03
salvationtsts Won't BE Suppressed

salvationists Won't Be Suppressed.
BERNE, Switzerland, Dec. a7.-De-
spite the orders issued by the govern
ment prohibiting meetings by the Sal
yation army in Switzerland, the mem
bers of the organization continue to hold
open air meetings in Geneva. The au-
thorities have decided to adopt vigorous
measures.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-01-03

THAT is very nice butter, Johnny
said Punxsutawney, Pa, groceryman
as he took the roll out of the basket
and laid it on the counter. Tell your
mother to send all of her butter here,
and we will pay her good price for it. y
"Yes," said the little fellow candid]y,
81 s'pose you would. The only reason
you got this was cause the cat fell inter
the cream crock and got drowned, and
ma'am didn't want ter sell it till 'erreg
ular customers"
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-01-03

A lately married Belfast Me-. couple
cannot be accused of hasty action. They
were published and the certificate was
issued year ago. but the knot was not
tied until last Friday.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-01-03
Ended in a Grand Fight,

New SHARON, Ia, Dec. 27.--A dance
in Concert hall here Christmas eve,
wound up in general drunken fight,
which resulted in the badly bruising Of
two or three faces,
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-01-03
AProhibition Convention.

DUBUQUE, Ia, Dec. 27.-A slimly at
tended prohibition convention is being
held here today. Among the speakers
are Governor Larrabee and Representa-
tive Dabron.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-01-03
Rantlall's Health.

WASHINGTON, Dec. s7-The relatives
and friends of Mr.. Randall say he is
slowly improving and that it is only a
question Of time when he will regain
his former good health.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-01-03
Blew Ont the Gn.

BETHLEHEM, Pa, Dec. 27.-John r..
Jones and William Palmer, of Bunker,
Pa, were found dead in bed this morn
ing at the Pacific hotel. They had
blown out the gas before retiring.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-01-03
An Iowa college, Burns.

DEs MONIES, L., Dec. e6. Tho west
ern college OF the United Brethren in-
stitution, located at Toledo, Tama
county, burned today. Loss, $4,000
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-01-03
Miners strike.

BRUSSELS, Dec. es., A general strike
of colliers has been inaugurated in Bel
GUM. The scarcity Of coal is beginning
to be severely felt.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-01-03

A unique Maine industry is that of a
Gardiner man, Thaddeus Spear, who
holds by special permit from the state
the exclusive right of the eel fisheries
in the chain of twenty Kennebec lakes,
and annually ships several tons of eels
to parties in other states. He has cap.
tured 5000 pounds of live eels the past
season, and has them in boxes ready
for shipment.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-01-03
The Miners, strike spread,n..

BRUSSELS. Dec. s7.The strike OF the
coal miners in the Charleroi district is
spreading, The strikers now number
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-01-03
The Death Record.

WAsHlSGToN, Dec. 81. Mrs. Julia
Clidell Rogers. wife of Rear-Admiral
Rogers, died here last night,
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-01-03
Brotherhood Bsckers wi

Brotherhood Bsckers withdra#.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 20. --Henry Tag
CART and VIM. II. Whittal have WITH
drawn their backing from, the Philadel.
phia brotherhood ball club.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-05-22
BEE COUNTY AND BEEVILLE.
New Ell Dorado for HOmeseekers and
Investors.

Bee county lies midway between the
San Antonio and Nueces rives, less than
100 miles southeast of San Antonio, 100
west of Houston, 60 from Arkansas Pass,
the future great seaport, aud 200 from
the Rio Grande. Thecounty is generally
level or rolling prairie, but well drained
and entirely free from marshes. Black
sandy loan with clay isub-soil Is the pre-
FAILING quality of soil, interspersed in
come portions with very, rich black mes
quite land. While the soil is as rich as
any in Texas, there is none but what
contains sand enough to soour on the
pillow. Bee county will average as much
cotton to the acre as any in the state.
Picking begins a month earlier and con-
tinues q month later than in North Texas
Corn and oats grow well, never having
failed entirely. Wheat is but little
sown. The crop of natural mesquite hay
is something immense. Irish and sweet
potatoes, melons, pumpkins and all
kinds of vegetables grow to great perfec-
tion. Pears, peaches, plums, apricotsj
figs, oranges, bananas, Strawberries,
raspberries and all kinds or small fruits
grow remarkably well, az demonstrated
upon the market fruit farms that are
being opened around Beeville. Bee
county mas plenty VI tAAlOOA AOt AASA anu
fencing About three-fourths of tins coun-
ty is susceptible of cultivation, though
less-than 10 per cent, is now cultivated.
Raising OF cattle, horses and mules has
been the chief occupation of the people
until 1890, when the farm average has
beeh tenfold increased. Muchtattentton
is, given to.ttmproving the breeds, and
stock farming is destined to be the lead-
ing industry. The billiards. chilling
blast spends its fury before reaching Bee
county and has but little influence upon
the thermometer. Sixty miles is far
enough removed from the gulf to get fun;
benefit of its constant and glorious
breezes shorn of its excess OF salt and
humidity and perfumed with the fra
GRANGE of the fiower-decked prairies, af-
forGing, indeed, climatic FL Dorado.
Here is the world IS sanitarium and place
of refuge from scores of the Ills the hui,
man flesh is heir to-" Blanco, Media,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-05-22

the amdHe ortofSo Texas

sect above sea level, and renders the place IA
vorable for health. Invalids come here from the
North to spend the winter, and from the low
warm regions OF the South to spend the summer,
as it is much cooler in this hiIly country
The Kerrville paper of April 26th last, con-
tanned this item:
Mt. r. P Kibbe was in town this week on
business. We congratulated him on his healthy
appearance and good looks generally. He said
there is considerable difference in his appear
ance now from what he looked like when he first
came to this country, about ten years ago. He
was suffering with asthma, had had several
shemorrhages, could hardly walk, and the doc
tors told him he couldn't live three months.
sounds like q patent medicine testimonial,
don't it?'' he added; but took no medicine in
mine-just little good whisky and plenty OF
outdoor exercise
There are citizens OF Kerrville and Kerr coun-
ty, now in good health and engaged in active
employments, who came here almost in dying
condition, and had to be lifted from their con-
veyaEces, hardly able to speak above whis-
The following are the names of 8 few
of$hem.
Judge JohnA. Bonnell, owner of Camp Verde,
ne9rKenTvilIe.
R. q Richards, ex-county surveyor.
Dr.. G. r. Parsons.
z. 6. Wells. liquor dealer.
Thad Bunker.
: B. P.~Kibbe.
'Kersville is trading and shipping point for
anRlnlost hmitiess scope Of country for wool,
hides, cattle, sheep, horses, mules, and
hogs.
Much attention lately has been paid 70 the H.
-Eoduction of blooded stock. We have an intei-
lgents active and prosperous business commu-
nifty.
p Charles Shreiner's semi annual wool sales at
tract great many outside buyers He handles
VIE clips of about 800 growers OF the heecy sta
pie, and prices obtained compare favoraoly with
the highest rates obtained in any OF the wool
markets Of the state.
An artesian well is being sunk about a mile
from town, and Kerryille viii soon be supplied
with@n excellent quality OF pune water through
A
proveri,ent seems to prevail lately. 4 company
has beeh formed 70 build So. 900 hoteli the cor
poration has made appropriations for street
grsding and PAVING good system Of Sidewalks
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-05-22
PRODUCTIONS.

Within the limits of the counties traversed
by the San Antonio and Arkansas Pass Railway
grow luxuriant crops of wheat, oats, barley,
rye, buckwheat, corn, sorghum, milIet, alfal-
ia, broom corn, castor beans, peas and beans
of all varieties, peaches, pears, plums, grapes,
figs, and other fruits, tomatoes and all other
vegetables, melons of every yagietsasl3a
size and lusciousness all OF sxsfsses, flow
ers and nurserE stoe The grains and fruits
of thesN orfllss Well as the Southern staples
isFeSaF Here, and intelligent cultivation alone
IS needed to make of this region the garden
spot of America.
There is not a county through which this
road pssses that does not afford thousands of
acres of soil adapted to the growth of what is
above enumerated and much more.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-05-22

mountains Of Virginia, yet think the scenery
here is finer. Yesterday, in company with
Messrs. Morgan, Baker and A. R. Carter, took
spent more pleasant day. While the sun was
shining brightly, yet the air was so pure, and
having constant breeze, the heat was not felt
while we were along the road We saw great
peal of small game and some wild turkeys, and
1 am led to believe that one who is fond Of hunt
ing can enjoy all the sport he might wish. With
such a section of country in our own state.
cannot see why people go to other states and
countries for health and recreation"
Mr.. A. r. Carter remarked: Like Mr.. Link,
I am very fayorably impressed with KerTville
and its surroundings, | came here few weeks
ago sick man, suffering with malarial fever.
why this town should not be generally resorted
to by our people for health and recreation.
There are fine drives along the Guadalupe river
and through the hills, and teams are to be hired
at reasonable rates re-s y.
/ MI. W. W. Shaw . prominent railrosn lawyer
'of Houston, ioined in the conversation and
ssiq1 seIkyou what'.i fact: I'd Hike the besSs
in the world to stay a whole month longer, but
at once. This climate b. done world of
good
Hon. E. F. Yeager, edIto, and proprietor of
the " axahachie Enterprise, ]ritingto, his paper
under date of December Z. 1Sse. says:
= Leaving Boerne arrived a Kerrville nearly
three weeks ago. Many of KerrVille owe
their location and residence hert to considera-
tions OF health. The town has s population Of
1000 to 1900, and is completely encircled by high
ranges of hills. In nestles in one OF the nst 81
tractive valleys of the Guadalupe river, aelear:
large stream capable Of furnishing hnmense
water power for Notwithstanding purfokes. The
surrounding hiEs ares rocky and generally coy-i
Der. Groves of oak and other scatteIing timber
are also seen in the valleys. The many creek
and river valleys in Kerr county are very pros.
ductive and the hills; furnish inns range for
Sheep goats, cattle md othef stock. Hogs
grow fat on the live oeH acornss Meat b cheaper
here aud generallS-F better, than In Horth
Texas This - 81 not a 2 crnirth coun-
try, as many epppose. - Plenty OF
rain has fallen Of late yesfss and dne crops are
gathered from fields and gardens. The atmos-
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-05-22

: Professor F. Il. Albert of Houston, an emf
nent educator of that city, was in Kerrville last
July during the summer vocation. The pro-
lessor has been great traveller in his time, and
has seen the greater part of the, old world, in
Guiding Switzerland, Spain and other countries
famed for the grandeur and beauty of their nat
ural scenery. He was asked how he liked Kerr
vile and her surroundings.
Like itf am charmed with It'll And this is
what all the guests in this hotel, visitors like
myself. say, whenever you put the question to
them. This morning about z O'Clock when
looked at the thermometer found it registered
time in the afternoon ninety degrees, which
is the highest point reached since
I have been here. The fresh mountain
appetite you never had before. This morning I.
took q drive MP the mountain ridge that encir-
cles the town. After we crossed the Guadalupe
river and came to the highest elevations we
got sight Of scenery that reminded me of Swift
Terland. We could see as far as twenty milesat
scarcely noticed the heat of the sun. ID Is very
strange, sir, that the people Of Houston, Gal
weston and other Texas cities, will go and spend
their money in the North and East when they
can get such sights, such brscing air as ! find
here in their own state. am positive if people
knew, or had only an idea OF what Kerrville and
here by the hundreds. win add this, thas
there il no malaria here. Several guests of this
hotel who came here for their health told me
that after being here only few days they felt
the beneficial effects of your pure and health
inspiring mountain air -
Mr.. Harry Hardy, who had Joined the pro-
fessor while he talked. remarked that he en-
dorsed every word the professor had spoken,
and added:
81 have travelled 8 great deal in Texas, bat
had no idea there was such a delightful spot in
existence as KerrviIle. 1 came here to get my
family settled for the hot season, intending to
return to my business the next morning; but
am so enchanted by what have seen and felt
here that shall prolong my stay
j. W. Link of Palestine, ex-county Judge and
q prominent lawyer of that city, said: