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The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1897-09-25
a MAD DuG SCARE AT PIERRE
Town Grcntly Excited Over Il Case
of Rabies.

Town Grcntly Excited Over Il Case
of Rabies.
Char bcrlain. Sept. 22.-..A letter re-.
ceived by your correspondent from
Fort Pierre says that for several days
a genuine mad dog scare has prevailed
there and that thus far the loss oi
one human life has resulted. SiN-year.
old Mary Brown died in horrible
commissions of hydrophobia The
poor little tot. one OF the sweetest aud
f%airest of children. lay foamins NJ the
mouth and writhing in cNcrnciatina
pain while a throng of helpless and
despairing friends and relatives stood
about her bedside. One quiet day.
nearly Il year ago, a mad dog went
tearing through the streets of Fort
Pierre, Swapping ut everything thai:
came within its reach. Several dogs
were bitten, two or three people llats
their garments torn. and Il cowboy
known as doc" Baird was Littsa in
the leg: then the frcn2iea brute fled
across the pontoon bridge toward
Pierre. Before it reached the eastern
bank OF the Missouri river. however.
it was killed and the excitement was
over for the time being. Young Baird
went to Chicago and took II courS. nf
treatment at the Pasteur institute. rc-
turning to Fort Pierre entirely cured.
A few of the dogs that had bean OK
posed to the rabies were shot, bur the
tender hearted owners OF the others
could not bear to part with their pets.
and they We're permitted 10 roam
about the streets rs usual. About sin
weeks ago one of the dogs thas had
been bitten last fall developed unm,s-
taxable symptoms of hydrophobir.
and n ut large on the street. Again
Il number of dogs were bitten and
again Il human victim was added 10
the list. This time it was little Mary
Brown of that place. The local physi-
claus treated the wound and the cni!d
appeared TO he as we'll us cser until i;
few nights ago, when it became eTi-
dent that She was doomed TO lie This
most horrible of deaths. Several dos
tors were in Attendance, bu. nothing
could be done. Since the little ;rirl
was bitten quite Il number Of dogs
have gone mad, but fortunately all Of
them were killed before anvon" was
bitten. anad it is now probable that
every dog in town will be killed. 3ut
there is still great dagger. Scores of
Indian dogs that are constantly pass
ing in and oIit of Fort Pierre have
been exposed. ard some of them ar,
known to have been bitten by dogs al
tiicted With the rabies. Many of these
dogs have gone with their owners to
attend a great religious meeting CT
the Rosebud reservations. There VII
BE hundreds of families of Indians 1t
the gathering. and each family VIII
have from three to Il dozen dogs. II
the h~vdrnphobia breaks out in camp
as it probably will, deaths may resi.t
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1897-09-25
Western League.

At Columbus r. II. E.
Grand Rapids ....2 0O03O0Ol-G 9 5
Ba~tteries-Evans and Fisher; Rathburn
and Donovan.
AT Detroit r. II. E.
Detroit ........ 4oOO11n1O-7 ii &
Indianapolis .....2O230004'-11 G 8
Batteries Irwin and McCauley; Goar
AMI Wood.
Second Game r. II. Il.
Detroit :"...."........ 0401-5 6 i
Indianapolis ...........O 0 o 0 90 3 3
Batteries-Hahn and frost; Kellum and
Kahoe.
AT Milwaukee r, II. %.
Milwaukee ........o 1O3O00f2-7 ID i
Minneapolis ........00 2 1 90 OIL 2-6 Q 1
Batteries-rpappalau and Speer; Figge-
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1897-09-25

The production of India rubber in
\ is attracting attention, and
Ashe samples which have been exhibited
are said to be OF fine quality. The Mex-
lean Herald declares that several rub
Der companies and one bicycle COM
tany of the United States will proba-
ply erect factories in the City Of Mex
GO. The enormously increased use of
ggubber in the manufacture of bicycle
:ires must be met by increased produce
sion or by greater care of the rubber
trees of the forest. If the soil and
climate of Mexico are favorable to it's
production it will doubtless grow into
in important industry.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-21
COMPLETELY ExoNERATED

Were the Officers of the Brooklyn For
 the Accident to That Vessel.
 Washington, Feb. 20.-The findings of the court of inquiry appointed to inyesti- gate the circumstances under which the cruiser Brooklyn recently went aground in the Delaware river has submitteS sts findings to the navy department, which completely exonorates all the officers con cerned.
 After summing up the evidence in the case of the Brooklyn, the court finds:
 That the grounding of the United States steamer Brooklyn, on the date and at the place mentioned in the precept, was not in any respect due to faults or negligence on the part of any of the of fcers or crew of said vessel; but that the commanding officer was fully justi- fled in proceeding down the river at that time, and that neither he nor any of the officers or men under his command failed in any particular to perform their full duty. In the opinion of the court no fur- ther action is necessary.
 The department has approved this complete exoneration and nothing furth- CT will be done.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-21
BOTH IN CARSON.
Bob Fitzsimmons Arrives at Carson and
 Becomes the Lion of the Hour.

Carson Feb. 20.-Corbetts star was partially eclipsed this afternoon when Fitzsimmons' pink face shown from a oar window on the Reno train. The Cornishman was accompanied by Ernest Roeher, Dan Hickey and Martin Julian, the latter having met the party at Reno. Holding his great dane dog by a strong leash, Fitzsimmons led the crowd of sev- erai hundred to the Arlington, where he usurped Corbetts position as the greatly adored
 T suppose I will have to keep under cover for few days" he said, "but that mile running track will do me until the ground is fit for road work. Roeber and Hickey will keep me busy at present. I hope Jack Stenzeler will be here to work with me a few days before the fight If he don't I will get another heavy weight Very little work will do me- in fact, am fit now, barring few pounds of beef"
 Half an hour after his arrival Fitz- simmons visited Cooks ranch and looked over the quarters, which he said suited him exactly.
 Corbett's work out this morning lasted fifty minutes and he begged Woods and McVey to make it am even hour, but they excused themselves. After lunch the cndmpl0n, tralnOrS and apparatus were bundled off to Shaw Springs. Jim and Joe Corbett tested the new hand ball court, finding it even better than they expected. McVey and Woods were call ed in for thirty minutes, which terminat- ed the days training.
 Outdoor exercise will be impossible for @ week at least. .r
 In his anxiety to match George Green against a man of his class, Stuart today agreed to all@Y the Californian $250 ex- penses to meet Joe Wolcott for $3,600 purse. It is possible that the loser will receive $500, but all that hinges upon the decision of Tom O'Rourke, Wolcott's manager, from whom Stuart expects to hear hourly. Green will train with Cor bett at Shaw Springs. Wolcott may double with Fitzsimmons, but nothing definite in this respect has been agreed upon. The contest will take place the day before Corbett and Fitzsimmons meet. A few hours of sunshine glad dened the hearts of all this morning, but FitZsimmons brought a furry of snow with him at 3:30 o'clock and an hour later the storm was in full blast. Pre- dictions are at a discount, but old timers are convinced that March weather will be lamb-like and balmier
 A dozen sporting writers from tine east fiocked in with Fitzsimmons.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-21
THE MAJOR AGAIN AT WORK.

Canton, O., Feb. 2O.-Major Mckinley has recovered his health and in the course of a week will be better and stronger than ever. He put the finishing touches in his inaugural address today, and did a good deal of work of public and personal nature. He had one caller, Senator J. c. Pritchard, of North Caro- lima, who came to suggest Col. James Boyd, of his state, for a cabinet port folio. Senator Pritchard said he had a satisfactory talk with the president-elect and that the selection of MT. Gary would doubtless deprive North Carolina of rep resentation in the cabinet. Major Mo- Kinley thinks we'll of Col. Boyd, said Senator Pritchard, and we are all of the opinion that he deserves, recognition for the excellent work lie has done
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-21
GERMANY SHOWS HER HAND The Only One Opposed to the
 AnpexatiOn of Crete. OFFERST TWO PROPOSALS One For Snediate Cessation of HostiIitss By
 ES Greece.
 THE EITHER REFUSES PROTECTION
HE ETHER REFUSES PROTECTION
By King George to the Christians Rus sia's Ruler Also Warns Greece to Cease War Preparati tions-Cretans
 Vote for Union with Greece

Canea, Feb. 20.-A small force of Brit ish, Italian and French marines are oc- eupying the town of Sitia, on the eastern extremity of the island, where a few days ago 1000 Moselmens were massaered by Christians Quiet has been restored in the town, and the presence of foreign marines is regarded as an assurance that no further disorder need be feared. Host ages have been and are still being ex- changed by Christians and Moslems, and both sides show a readiness to accept European arbitration
 In the town of Retimo, however, dis order still prevails, and the Moslems con- tinue to pillage the houses of Christians. The various consuls at Retimo have asked that more warships be sent there to restore and preserve order.
 The insurgents, who are occupying the hills back of Canea, sent a warning yes terday of their intention to attack the town of ASrotiri To this notice Admiral Canevaro, commanding the combined f1eets sent a reply giving the insurgent leaders to understand that the foreign warships would intervene at the first sign of attack on the part of the insurgents.
 All the provinces of Crete have voted in favor of union with Greece. This fact has been communicated to the various consuls by Greek representatives.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-21
A REMARKABLE CASE.

Savannah, Ga., Feb. 20.-It has just come to light that a negro named Ma jor Lee has served fifteen years in the penitentiary on conviction for murder has never had new trial which was granted him by the supreme court on the grounds that he is not guilty under the evidence that was submitted in the case. Lee was convicted in 1881, and the verdict was contrary to the law and the evidence. In the meantime Lee was sent to the penitentiary and is there today, and has never had his new trial. When sent up he was a little 1t-year-old boy. He is now big burly negro of 30. Solicitor General Osborne. of the eastern judicial circuit, who has just come into office, took the case up and has insisted on its being disposed of. Lee was charged with the murder of Ebert Lee, white man. but there was nothing but circum- stantial evidence against him. Judge R. Falligant, now on the superior court bench, defended him, on which account a judge from an adjoining circuit will be called down to try the case should there be any attempt to try it, which is not probable.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-21
NATURAL GAS
By Exploding Shatters a Newspaper Of flee and Injures Five People, Some
 of Them Seriously

Chicago Feb. 20--A severe explosion of natural gas at o'clock this morning in the engine room of the Chicago Chronicle, at 164 and 16e Washington street, badly shattered the basement and injured five persons, some of them seriously. Pipes leading from the street sprung a leak and the explosion was caused by ignition from the electric light wires
 John McMillan. foreman of the press room, was the most seriously injured and against wall and badly burned. One arm was so badly crushed that it will probably have to be amputated.
 Larry Hargrove, the engineer, was blown thirty feet and badly injured in formally.
 John Stenger, pressman, was seriously burned about the face.
 John Wheeler driver for Case & Mar tin, who was standing in front of the Chronicle office was blown half way across the street and Charles Williams, who was standing on the sidewalk over the gas pipe, was blown as high as the second story of the building and badly injured.
 Matthews Beines, mailer, was badly burned
 A few minutes after the explosion flames 1eaped through the basement floors and consumed the business office and destroyed the Western Union Tele- graph company's branch office adjoining.
 All the wires leading to the office, in cluding those of the United-Associated Presses were broken. The editorial rooms of the Chronicle were flooded by water and badly damaged by smoke. The force of the shock from the explosion broke every plate glass window in the building and. tore up the sidewalk in front of the office. The wall separating the press room of the Chronicle from the Journal, was blown down, and the wa ter from the fire engines flooded the presses and damaged the large stock of paper.
 It is difficult to ascertain the exact losses, as the firemen and police will not allow reporters to enter the building, owing to the frequent explosions of gas in the basement Horatio Seymour, pub fisher of the Chronicle, estimates the damage at $10,000.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-21
REVERSE OF THE PICTURE Spanish Victories Not So PIen-
 tifuI as Reported. A FIGHT IN SANTA CLARA Which Resulted in Defeat for CastiIe With
 Seven Losses.
HUNGER AND RAGING SMALL Pox
Killing More People Than Spanish Troops. Weyler's Latest and Most Outrageous Act-Ladies Imprisoned With
 Filthy Whites and Negroes.

Key West, Fla, Feb. 20-Every one who goes to Cuba is impressed with the idea that crisis has been reached in the conflict for liberty, and when they return here they are a little slow to express themselves. This is particularly so of the more conservative people who visit the island. At the same time it is from these conservative people that the people gain the more reliable information
 Our correspondent was fortunate in meeting a gentleman who has been on the island for some time, and who has visited the country in several provinces in the past few months. He says that the Cubans, commanded by Gen. Gomez, and the government troops, under the command of Gen. Segura, had a great battle in Santa Clara district on Tues day, which lasted eight hours. The in- surgents cut down the Spanish forces first with artillery and then with the machete, the Spaniards fleeing for their lives in the greatest disorder. The losses on both sides were heavy, the span iards losing the most men. The CubanS captured all the ammunition, stores and guns, including four field pieces, ana quantities of small arms.
 He reports that the country is in the hands of the insurgents, and that an Ame11Cdn clIlZ6Il IS SalG OQlSlue tilS top1Ai- ish lines. If an American is caught in the country by the Spanish, it is worth his life to show American papers, such persons being punished by death on the spot. The Spaniards live by plundering, and have succeeded in devastating the country wherever they have gone. The result is that the army is facing famine crisis. If they go far into the country they meet with insurgents, who cut them up and take away flocks and herds they may attempt to drive back to the city. Consequently they are in danger of hun ger and worse starvation. Smallpox is also raging, one-ffth of the population through the country either having died or having been smitten with the dis ease. et
 A great sensation and much excitement has been created in Havana by the ac- ton of Weyler in casting into La Cassa de Refugidas, or the mouse of refuge" many prominent Cuban ladies, who are suspected of sympathy with the insur- gents. In that house are kept negroes and whites of the most degraded char acter and these ladies from the highest social and financial circles of Havana so- ciety are compelled to go into this dirty hole with these vile wretches as their companions. But it is the edict of the Spanish authorities and from that there is no appeal in this city.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-21
FINAL DEGREE RENDERED.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Feb. 2O-A final decree was, rendered tonight in the con- solidated cases against the East Ten nesse Land company by United States Appellate Judge Seyerans, of Michigan, presiding for Judge Clark disqualified. The decision of the court Is the property, consisting of 100000 acres of unincum- turing sites, etc, will be sold to satisfy the bonded indebtedness, $1, 100000 in first mortgage bonds, held by the Central Trust company, and prior liens securing unpaid purchase money. The Hartman Manufacturing company was virtually declared an illegal if not a fraudulent corporation.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-21
WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

Fall River, Mass, Feb 20.-The cloth brokers of this city, when asked last ev- ening for the usual report of the wesk's s business in the local market, gave out for publication only the amount of pro- duction and sales. Other figures were withheld they said by request of the mill men, who think that it interferes with trade for printers and converters and buyers in the market, to know the things which the brokers have been publishing. It also has happened that when treas urers have concealed direct sales, the re- port of stock and sales has been inac- curate.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-21
A FAVORABLE TRIAL.

Newport News, Va, Feb. 20-The Will mington, one of three gunboats construct ed at the ship yard here for the United States government, went on her pre- liminary trial trip today and exceeded her contract speed of thirteen knots an hour by one and thTee-quarter knots. Her builders and the government off, cials are confident that when she makes her official trip in Long Island sound she will increase her speed of today at least quarter of a knot, which will en- title the constructors to a premium of $40, ,000. The Helena will make a prelim- mary trip Tuesday morning, and it is expected that she will exceed the con- tract speed.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-21
A NASHVILLE SENSATION.

Nashville, Tenn, Feb. 20.--A sensation was created here today in Nashville's se- select society by Mrs. Sallie T. Sawrie
 filing bill of legal separation from her husband, W. s. Sawrie. The defendant is the leading wholesale broker in this city, and is now at his orange grove near Orlando, Fla. The wife charges that her husband drove her from the luxurious home in East Nashville more than two weeks ago. and then left the city The deserted wife charges that the step-chil- dren were the cause of the advancement
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-21

noon it had finished the discussion in committee of the whole of the general deficiency appropriation bill, with the exception of one paragraph, providing for a payment to the Southern Pacific . Railroad company. Three hours debate will take place on that item on Monday Most of the session was devoted to dis cussing domestic affairs of the house. washing its dirty linen" as one msmber put it.
 propriating some $12,O00 to refund amounts deducted from the salaries of members for absence, brought about family row, and, after long discussion, it was retained, although many members protested against it. Then the house knocked out of the bill on points of or der, provision for payment of annual sal. aries to it's special employees on the ground that they were provided for the session only. An attempt to secure months extra pay for all employees of the house, practice frequently followed at the end of a session, met with failure also.
 Just before adjournment MT. Bartlett, of New York, managed to get in de- fense of the United States supreme court for it's decision in the income tax case. MT. McMillin (dem. Tenn.), who had criticised Justice Shiras last week for his part in declaring the income tax law unconstitutional, made some remarks that might have become sensational had they been continued. He spoke of Jus tice Shiras as that individual" and said he was glad he had got through his thick hide at last" The matter ended with an agreement between MT. Dalzell (rep. Pa.), and MT. McMillin to discuss the judicial conduct in the income tax case pro and con, at a future day; and the house at 4:22 D. m. adjourned until Monday, after deciding that time was too precious at this late period in the session to keep Washington's birthday as @ holiday
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-21
SOUTHEASTERN LEAGUE
Raises the Necessary Funds and Elects
 a President.

Charleston, Feb. 2O.--The directors of the Southeastern league held meeting here today and elected J. G. Bloodworth, of Atlanta, president to succeed R. c. Bosche. The necessary money for all the league cities has been raised and the season will be opened on April 12.
 Savannah's representative failed to reach the city in time for the meeting Augusta was represented by sam Mey- CTS, Macon and Columbus by James Smith, Atlanta by Judge Bloodworth, and W. T. Meyer. The proposition to consolidate the Southern and Southeast ern leagues was rejected. The schedule for the seasons games will not be adopt ed until March l. The meeting adjourn ed subject to call of the president.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-21
WILHELM's PROPOSAL.

Berlin Feb. 20.-The semi-off1cial North German Gazette published what Is be- lieved to be an inspired article on the Cretan question, says that Germany is willing to negotiate with the other great powers concerning the future of Crete, but only on two conditions, the first of which is that the island must not be annexed to Greece and the second that Greece's present action must be stopped before the negotiations begin.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-21
UExoW FAILS TO SHOW Up.

New York, Feb. 2O.-Owing to the non- arrival of Senator Lexow, chairman of the joint legislative committee, which has been Investigating the existence of trusts and monopolies in this state, it was decided by the members of the com mittee present that an adjournment be taken until Tuesday next. The absence of several important witnesses also in- f1uenced the committee in their decision to adiourn fft f +tl
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-21
sTARBUCK WON EASILY.

New Orleans, Feb. 20.-The bicycle race between Starbuck and Weinig for $200 a side came off promptly this afternoon as scheduled and was won by Starbuck. Distance, five miles, unpaced. Time, 12I3. Starbuck won easily by one hun dred yards. The weather was all that could be desired, but the event attracted only very small crowd.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-21
BILL REcoNsIDERED.
And the Appropriatio for Two New ves-
 sells Cut Out

Washington, Feb. 20.-The naval appro- priation bill will come to the house with out provision for an increase of the navy. This agreement was reached today, when the matter of one battleship and one com- posite sailing vessel for the Naval acad- emy, recommended by the sub-commit- tee, was reconsidered. After a general discussion, a motion to strike out the in- crease provision was carried.
 Those voting to strikeout were Messrs. Boutelle of Maine; Hulick, of Ohio; Hill born, of California; Bull, of Rhode Is- land; Wilson, of New York, and Dayton, of West Virginia. Those against the proposition were: sIessrs. Hall, of Mis- souri; Money, of Mississippi; Meyer of Louisiana, and Howley, of Indiana. The bill was then reported to the house by Mr. Boutelle.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-21
THE CHARS MANDATE.


WafHS hIhS NTtOTgt lU CVstSt " tI IS-
 parations-Danger of War Over.
 London, Feb. 20.-A news agency dis patch from Paris says: The Russian agency here asserts that the Czar has sent an autograph letter to the king of Greece warning him to cease Greek pre- parations for war. The dispatch adds that the foreign diplomats In St. Peters burg are confident that in consequence of the accord of the powers, all danger of var is over.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-21
HEAVY LOSS.

Wiikesbarre, Pa., Feb. 20.--The black diamond breaker. operated by the Della ware and Hudson Coal company. located at the east end of the city, was burned this morning. Loss $S0,000. Six hundred men were thrown out of employment.