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The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1894-03-10

The Russian government, in order to
prevent the abuses caused by physi-
clans bills, has just published q regu-
lation fixing the fees to be claimed by
doctors. The cities are divided into
three classes-those with more than
$4,000 Inhabitants, those having from
5000 to $4,000 and those of less than
5000. The patients are also divided in
three classes: The first including cap
italists, proprietors, manufacturers,
otc.; the second, members Of the liberal
professions, and the third, the rest Of
tho population. The fees are Of three
grades: Five rubles for the patients Of
the drst class, 8 rubles for those of the
second and so kopeks for people of the
third class.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1894-03-10

At the winter palace, st. Petersburg,
there is a room full of diamonds, pearls
p other precious stones. The En-
press OF Russia is allowed to borrow
from this room after giving a receipt
for what she takes, and generally the
grand duchesses are allowed to borrow
from 1t also.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1894-03-10

One Of the sights Of China is the an
tique bridge of Suen-Tchen-Fow, $500
feet long and 20 feet wide. 1t has on
each side ffty-two piers upon which
huge stones are laid, some of them
twenty feet long. Many thousand
tons OF stone were used in the erection
Of this wonderful bridge, which is re-
garded by engineers as indicating con-
structive talent as wonderful as that
which raised the Egyptian pyramids.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1894-03-10
burg today

BRUCE MINES, Ont, March 6.-Three
miners were killed in the Ophir golc
mine today by the rock cnving in on
them. The dead are Frank Percy,
James Q. Heath, Anthony Savage.
Old Lady--My friend, are you
Christian?
Beggar-Well, mum, no one has eve,
accused me of worlSin' on Sunday.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1894-03-10

In spite Of the interest long felt in
the cliff jewellers of the west, there are
still som fine examples of their work
In eastern Utah as yet UNEMPLOYED.
The approach from this side is over the
ranges and high mesas of western Col
orado, a country most difficult to trav-
erse, and peopled chiefly by miners too
eager for gold aud silver to give much
dime or thought to ethnography. This
may explain the fact that so interest
Ing a region remains neglected.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1894-03-10

seryant-Two inventors want to SEQ
you. Sir. One has a rapid firing gun,
Warranted to kill fifty men in fifty sec
onus, n the other has n new patent
life saving apparatus.
&Capitaiists-Show the man with the
gun in. Kick the other fellow ona
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1894-03-10
CONGRESSIONAL eaooEgplNos
The Senate.

wAsH1NdroN, March lin the senate
the scigniorsge bill was received from the
house and temporarily laid on the
vice presidents table. Mr.. Voor.
hees, dem, Indiana, reported
to the committee on finance a
compilation OF the coinage laws OF the
government from 1893 to 1894, which he
spoke Of as a work of inestimable value
got up by Mr.. Durfce. late clerk OF the
committee, and asked that it be printed
as q senate document. 1t was so ordered.
The house bill to authorize the con
strrction of q bridge over the Arkansas
river 1T or near Vnn Buren,, Ark, was
taken from the calendar and passed with
out amendment.
The senate at 2;o5. on motion of Mr..
German, dem, Maryland. Went into ex.
ccutive session M at 1920 adjourned.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1894-03-10

a-.rL-NHL -
The old geographical division of Ten
nessee into east, vest and middle still
holds, but the mountainous east Ten
nessee is growing in relative wealth
and population. Tho counties that
properly constitute west Tennessee
now have a population of about $780,
Oc0; those of middle Ten essee have
800, 600, and those of east Tennessee
have 500. 600. Civilization first broke
into Tennessee from the east, when
Daniel Boone passed through the noun
tain wall OF the eastern boundary.
The rugged character of the country
delayed its Development. but its min
sral wealth has Of late years brought
population and many material inn
p~rovements.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1894-03-10

Mother-Merey! what dirty hands!
Little Boy think il you had TWEEN.
ty-fve boxes OF Sellem's soap in the
house, | wouldn't be SO economical
about using it.
Twenty-Five boxes? A box OF sonp is
worth about $40.
Yes'n. Seliem & Co. advertise that
ANY boy that sells twenty-five pox
will get n bicycle free.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1894-03-10

The shark is the fastest swimmer Of
the fish tribe e long distances, and
no difficulty in keeping up with the
!swiftest vessels, swimming and playing
round them and ever on the lookout for
morsels, small or large.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1894-03-10

In a Scotch asylum there is a woman
whose one form Of insanity before she
was incarcerated consisted OF having
her horses shoes OF solid gold with
gold nails, each set Of shoes and nails
coating 81. SOC.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1894-03-10

Little Dick-If 1 had a stercopticon,
l could give exhibitions and make soma
money. Johnny Shaver says he'll 90
with me aud do the talkin'.
Papa-Who is Johnny Shaveroo
Little Diclr-He used to work in n
barber shop.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1894-03-10
Manaper-I shall sbortly nrod,

Manager-I shall shortly produce q
new play called THE Gold Bug and |
want you to take the part Of the hero.
Actor-Who is he?
Manageable is the Gold Bng-a
millionaire.
Actor-Vcry well. Pay me my back
salary just before the curtain rises and
Ilt sweep the town.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1894-03-10
BRYAN IS VERY HOPEFUL
Believes the Silver Men viii VI
timately Win.
Senate VIII Pass Bland's Bm-Dangcr o
It Being Killed by the Presidents
Veto Confident OF Their :

OMAHA, March 9. = Congressman
Bryan of Nebraska went through Omaha
on his way to Denver, where he will adj
dress the Greystone club. In an inter
view he expressed himself as very hope.
full for the cause of silver. He said the
Bland seigniorage bill would pass tho
senate, but there was a danger of its
being killed by the presidents veto. /,
He says that as soon as the tariff bill
is passed the friends of silver will ope1
the fight for a free coinage measure:
They feel confident Of the ultimate out
come. AS to the tariff, the Wilson bill
will be passed by the senate with slight
modification.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1894-03-10

Posmasters Confirmed

WAsmSGToN, March 6.-The senate
has confirmed the following postmas
tiers:
Iow.-k. r Burt, Lake City; NJ. r.
Vowel, Sidney.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1894-03-10

Little Boy-Teacher says they are
tryin, to fix balloons so they vii, 20
anywhere that people want. and come
down wherever they like.
Father-Yes; and they will probably
succeed.
Little Boy-Huh, A fellow might as
well wheel q wlieelbsrrow MS go IN in
balloon like that. No fun ut NIL
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1894-03-10
oMAHAGRocER SHOT BY A BURGLAR

Frank Ribank Probably Fatally Wounded
For a Few Dollars.
OMAHA, March g.. Frank Ribak,
grocer as Nineteenth and Clarke streets,
was shot, probably fatally, Ivy a robbie,
Monday evening. Ribak was closing his
place for the evening, when the maj ell
tered and demanded his money.
How much do you want?' asked the
grocer in a joking way.
Il want it all and id quick" said
tile robber.
Ribak was in front of the cash drawer
and tossed the man a bill. Give me
all" demanded the robber, pressing his
pistol against Ribak's body. The grocer
made a move, and the robber fired. The
bullet passed entirely through Ribak's
abdomen. The murderer grabbed al
the cash and fled.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-11
MUST SUE FOR THEIR PAY.
Salaries of the Officers of Franklin with
held by tho Supervisors.

ROANOKE. VA. May lO.-Special.-
The supervisors Of Franklin county have
refused to allow the clerks Of the courts.
commemorative Attorney. and sheriff
500, or any part Of it. contemplated by
law. as a compensation for the work
they are required 10 DO In connection
with their respective offices, and for
which they are not allowed TO charge
fees This is the first action of the kind
since Franklin county was created. and
the officers have taken their cases 10
the Circuit Court Of Appeals.
\ letter from Rocky Mount says Frank
lin county is solid for Hon Claude a.
Swanson for Congress. and that either
W II. Gravely or T. r. Jones will be
his Populist opponent.
On account Of the rapidly increasing
demand for Pocahontas coal. in conse-
quence Of the strikes Of miners In other
fields. the Norfolk and Western has found
il necessary TO lease engines from other
lines. \ contract with the East Tennes-
see. Virginia and Georgia for five for a
period OF thirty days has been closed.
and the unloading Of cars NJ Lambert's
Point expedited Sey eral double headers.
with fifty empty cars each pass
through this city for the mines several
times daily. and Norfolk and Western
OftclalS say their rolling stock Is an on
the move Transporting coal. The opera
tors In the Flat-TOp field have all largely
increased their force Of miners.
Rev. John Van Lear. Of Lexington. Ky.
has accepted a call 20 Bethany Presby-
terrain church, this city. and Rev. Frank
W. Robbins. Of Matagorda Tex. to the
churches at Vinton and Woodside. Roa-
noke county. and will enter upon their
pastOrates at once.
Flags were at half-mast and the post
Office closed to-day in honor Of Mary. the
mother Of Washington
The forty-eighth annual session Of the
Improved order Of Red Men of Virginia
to-day electcl the following officers. Great
Sachem. j. T. Lash. Alexandria: Great
Senior Sycamore. -. s. Thompson. Rich
mond; Great Junior Sycamore, James W.
Bacchus. Norfolk: Great Prophet John
s. Trower. Richmond; Great Keeper OF
Records. Ira T. Holt. Norfolk: Great
Keeper Of Wampum. T. II Gillian. Pc
tersburg; Great Representatives. John W
Cherry and John S. Trower. The great
chiefs were raised up at the third run
OF the setting sun, and the council ad-
journed.
The Brethren Conference will adjourn
tomorrow morning. Rev. r. j. Pharrey.
Of the Maryland Legislature. is one OF
the leading members OF the body.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-11
NEWPORT NEWS POSJ.0FFICE
The Department Decides that IL Must Re-
min IN 80 present LncnlInu.

main ~ 80 Pr"senf Io"Hflo's
NEWPORT NEWS. VA. May N Sr.-
cial.-The people Of this city. and osp.-
cially the business men Of the CONN
nifty. are agitated to-day as they have H'
often been over a mere question OF ...a
interest Word was received last n.ft
that the post-office may not be NOV
after all: that IL may stay Tn IFS pres
Objectionable location for five years "
come The people Of the city feel th't
they have been trlhed with. that th'
reasonable wishes have been ignored ana
expressions OF Indignation are heard on
every hand
1t is not easy for one unfamiliar VII
the facts 20 understand the depth or enc
tent Of the feeling here on this subject -
one seemingly disproportionate 10 the lA-
terest IL has awakened
For nearly a year there has been i.-
tense dissatisfaction because the lr.'-
office has been moved 10 a quarter oi i
town where saloons. many OF them ..'
OF reputable character abound.
The matter is the one subject or '''-
versation on the streets. and IL Is probe
bic that delegations Of business men N
60 on 10 Washington 90 ondeavor - l-
suade the Assistant Postmaster-Gen.
to reconsider his expressed intention
renewing the lease OF the Gordon bu Do
ING
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-11

BETHEL MILITARY ACADEMY va.
Nav 9.-Special-The cadets. since thor
return from Riverton. have occupied spar.
time In preparing for Founders Day Ir-
day. May llth), celebrated IN hoG7r ..
Major A. @. smith. with athletic sport.
on the programme rs match game ut
ball between the cadets and the celebrate
WarrentOn team.
The Hon j. G. Hutcheson. Of Texas. UIl
deliver an address 10 the cadets Fint.
Day, June 18th.
The Glee club. assisted by the "plrkv
PUNK Ouartette." Of Washington. wil
give a musicale. for the benefit of tl.
Young Mems Christian Association SatIt-
day. May 18th.
Contests for the Corcordn. the Governor
Smith. the Declaimer. and the orator IS
medal will begin I'm the WasmngtOn-Lee
Society about the middle Of MAY
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-11
THE " fN0UET.
The President's Happy Spesch-Mr. Ste
venson's. Response tn Toast

As soon as the proceedings and ceremo-
MES at the monument were over. the
guests We're rapidly driven to the Opera
House for the banquet. The decorations
had been lavish. and flags and draD.ng
festooned the room. The tables We're
handsomely adorned with flowers. end
the menu was very h.e. Astounding with
every deicacy Of the season. The crowd
quickly came in and the capacious tables
were speedily filled. The Marine Rand
furnished BEAUTIFUL music during the ban
quet, and as President Cleveland entered
the room the inspiring strains of Hail
refters
Judge Sener. in presenting Mr.. cleve-
iani. said that he was pleased TO present
TO the audience as guest OF the lodge in
when george Washington was made a
Mason, and on a similar occasion TO one
sixty-one years ago. when Andrew Jack
een lsfd the cornerstone of a monument
70, Mary Washington, and beneath the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-11

About 1870 o'clock last night the roof
OF a four-room, two-story negro dwell
ing-house on Tenth street between Porter
and Mcdonald was destroyed by fire.
The house was partially inhabited. The
occupants names were Dolly Vaughn.
Claire Osborne and Joe Osborne. all coll
ored. Chief Gallagher OF the city fire de-
partment. seemed to think the fire was
of incendiary origin. The fire originated
in one OF the upper unoccupied rooms.
There had been no fire in the house all
yesterday. The house is owned bv
colored man named White, who lives in
Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-11
THE GRIND BJLI.
Presentation to Governor O'Ferrali-Iho
Distinguished Persons Present.

Presentation to Governor O'Ferrali-Iho
Distinguished Persons Present.
At 10 o'clock promptly the grand ball
was opened by Colonel 10 Lane stern TO
the inspiring strains OF Mr.. STEMS or
chestra from Richmond, and the gallant
beaux and beautiful maidens moved
through the may figures o. the c)tilllon
with the dangerous grace OF so hern
people The room was like Of
beautiful flowers The snowy uniforms o.
the officers Of the Governors stan min
gied with the richly colored costumes
of the ladies'. presenting beautiful
sight.
At II O'Clock the presentation 10 Gov
ern0r OFerrall occurred All Of the
dancers and others. forming In line and
passing before the Governor and Mrs.
OFerrall and shaking hands.
In the group were the Governor and
Mrs. O'Ferrall, Miss b. j. Clarke. Hon.
James y. Sener Hon. +. +. Meredith,
and Hon. J. +. Mason. After the pre-
sentation the dancing was resumed and
continued till some time after mid
night
Among the distinguished persons pres
ent. besides the Governor and STAFF. were
Mr.. and Mrs. r. II. Warner. Of Wash
''io'oii' WI JOStHn bIS dH' ol the iitH-
mond Times. and wife: Colonel Morris
and Mrs. Skinker, Mrs. John T. Goolrick,
Mrs. Hetzel. Hon. J. +. Mason and wife.
Hon. +. +. Meredith and wife. Mr.. Julian
j. Mason, Of the New York Sun; Major
W. W. Ashby Lieutenant Paxton. l.. s.
A; Mr.. and Mrs. Dayldge, Of Washing
ton Mr.. and Mrs ". Seymour White
ex-Mayor Montgomery Slaughter. Colonel
Harwood and Colonel Cowardin. Mr.
Phillip Wexford and Mrs. NJ. NJ. Lewis
Mr. Mckay and Miss Mamie Herndon
colonel Halves and wife. General Chas
). Anderson. Mr.. Harold +. West. Of
the Baltimore Sun: Mrs. DR. Richardson,
Of Washington.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-11

by the city the sum OF $500 go goa
securities at their cash value. 20 Boo ap.
proved by the Common Council. and u He
road Is not completed within thr rH.
herein specified the securities shall 4"
forfeited 10 the city OF Petersburg f-
failure 10 perform the contra"
The Council voted not 70 accept PHO
proposition at this meeting. ano - 4
over to the June meeting. Tho PROV
ton offered az the last meeung H
Council from the Farmville ana fo"Ha'.1
Railroad Company, Offering 20 buy te
road. was tonight Withdrawn by e1g1-
sci for the company
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-11
ViRGINIA And CAROLINA gOtD
Philadelphia Capitalists Offer 10 Buy Pc
tersburgs Interest-Th- tond,ti-ns

PETERSBURG. VA. May lo.-spec!al.-
At a meeting Of the City Council to-
night proposition was received from
parties in Philadelphia and New York
offring 10 purchase the city's interest
IN the franchise, property and incomplete
works OF the Virginia and Carolina rail-
road. They propose to commence at once
an inspection OF the route OF the pro-
posed road, which inspection is to be
completed in forty days from this date.
II, upon such inspection Of the road. IL
Is found 10 be as represented. the par
ties agree TO purchase the road for the
sum OF 100000, and also further agree
and undertake TO commence the build
Ing OF the road south from Petersburg
within thirty days after the making OF
the contract, and 10 complete the building
OF the same on or before the 3lst day
or December, 1895. The parties further
agree at the time OF the execution OF
the contract TO deposit In any OF the
banks OF the city tina may be selected
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-11
CARDINAL IN NORFOLK.
HIS EMINENCE THERE FOR HHSi
AND RECREArION.
sddr.ss Of the Democratic Executive COM
mittee-Fear of the Defoat oil inc
Psrty's Candidates.

NORFOLK. May 1O-Special.-Cardinal
Gibbons the distinguished prela'e Vi '"o
Catholic Church, arrived here last nis'''
from Baltimore via the BAY Llhe' az
COMMANDED by Rev. Father Mcherh' Inc
Cardi,al is stopping at st Nincents HOS
nital and Is in Norfolk for rest. ana TO-
dav enfoved "A drive TO ocean View ana
vent TO Virginia Beach this afternoon
and returned to Baltimore tonight
Hon J. f. Dezendorf, cx-mcmber OF
Congress from this district. is quite SICK
I'm Washington with malaria and fever
Tho British steamship Manhossett is
loading coal at Lamberts Point ana VII,
take on among a general cargo 500 mead
of cattle from the West.
THE DANIEL CLUB.
The Fourth Ward John W. Daniel club
of Portsmouth, will celebrate their ami
versary with a banquet at the city Han
In that city, the 6th day OF jun t Iioli.
John W. Daniel Senator Hunton Mayor
EllysOn, and Hon. D. Gardiner Iyler nave
been invited 10 attend.
The dock trial Of the Texas will take
place on Saturday. and Will be watched
with much interest.
II Is rumored that the President and
several members Of his Cabinet will pass
through Norfolk Sunday en- route 10 Lake
DrummOnd, where they Will remain Tot
few days. They will be on the steamer
Violet.
THE MUNICIPAL CONTEST.
The Democratic Executive Committee
has ordered a primary election Tor the
night OF the 18th 10 nominate candidates
for the city Council. as provided by the
primary law. In an address TO the pubic
the Democratic Association this morning
raised the point that the names for coun-
clmen should have been given 10 the
committee the It'll and that having talled
to secure the names By that date II Is not
in the power Of the Democratic Executive
Committee to order legal primary. Inc
Association COunCilmen who were nomi-
mated in each ward have been pulled down.
There will be only one set OF candidates
I'm each ward.
The situation I'm the party is worse than
il has been any time since the election
last fall. The Prohibtionists have good
chance 10 carry the city.
ASKS FOR AZ INJUNCTION.
The Prohibitionists tonight applied TO
Judge Brooke for a mandamus TO compel
the Democratic judges Of election To give
them copies Of the registration books The
registrars say they will give the copies
il they are paid. as was done by the
Democratic Executive Committee.
Judge Brooke will not grant the petit
ton Of the Prohibition Committee for
another grand jury to investigate the
election frauds which were brought be-
fore the regular grand jury Monday. The
Judge held that to grant the request
would be a reflection upon the gentlemen
composing the grand jury which has just |
been discharged II IS said that II the |
Prohibitionists could not secure indict- |
ments from the jury just adjourned an
other jury will not satisfy them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-11
THE GOVERNOR AND PARTY.
lie Attends tho Mary Washington Cercmo-
mics with a Noble E.cort

The citizens in the neighborhood OF
the military armories in Richmond were
awakened at an early hour yesterday
by the preparations OF Governor O'Fer-
rails escort TO the Mary Washington
monument exercises at Fredericksburg.
AT I o'clock Company c Guard OF the
Commonwealth. OF the First Regiment
ffty-four men, Capt. George c. ShackIe-
ford. and Company +, hfty-three men
In command OF Lieutenant Mills, forming
battalion in command OF Acting Major
George Wayne Anderson. marched up
Broad street 10 take the train at Elba,
preceded by the regimental drum corps
The Howitzers. sixty-four men, includ-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-11
WEATHER FORECAST

WASHINGTON. d. c.. May lO-ror
Virginia: Increasing cloudiness and show
ers, cooler In western portion, winds shift
ing to westerly.
For North Carolina: Showers, cooler in
the Interior. winds shifting TO northwest
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-11
). ). +. PATTESON.

Chairman.
At late hour last night Mr.. Patteson
had received no reply to his letter. II is
hardly possible that there will be a re-
count, as under the plan OF the primary
Amy candidate dissatisfied with either
the face Of the returns or the original
count Of the ballots may before noon of
the third day Of May. 1884, leave with the
chairman OF the City Committee. and with
the contestee. a written demand for a re-
canvass Of the returns or a recount OF the
ballots Cor BOTH OF any or all the pre-
cincts Of the city. specifying therein such
precinct or precincts. and the Irregular
tiles errors. or frauds alleged: otherwise
there shall be no recanyass Of returns
or recount Of ballots; or even then no
recount of ballots unless the committee
shall consider the demand based on good
grounds, and shall order such recount
When the chairman is notified Of a contest
as aforesaid. he shall at once call the
committee together 10 consider the same
specifying In the call the object OF the
meeting. II no notice Of the contest be
given as above provided. there shall be
no disturbance OF the result as at first
announced"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-11
WIN NOT RECOUNT,
Chairman Paterson Answers Mr.. Smiths
Letter.

Mr.. $. S. p. Patteson forwarded on
Wednesday the following letter to Mr..
j. c. Smith, a candidate in the recent
primary election for the office Of CITY
Sergeant
Richmond city Democratic Committee.
Richmond. Va. May g. 1894.
Mr.. James G. Smith:
Dear Sir have just received your
note OF to-day, and as there are some
members Of the committee who object to
the books being examined. / prefer call
Ing the committee together before acting
upon your request Please let me know
II you wish me to call the committee.
II so | will issue the call at once.
Yours very truly