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The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-06-25

The common superstition Of thirteen
at dinner as unlucky claims Its author
ity from the last supper of our Lord
and his disciples, where thirteen We're
present and Judas was among them.
But Judas left first, SO the first of o
party of thirteen to leave the table
should be the unlucky one.
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His Son Is DenA.

Chadron, Feb, June 2o.-Jolsn
Munkrcns is n merchant here, but is
now on a wedding tour in Sioux City
OF Omaha. His only son, : years old,
died suddenly this morning. For want
OF his address he cannot be reached by
telegraph.
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II shall call upon our new neighbor
today remarked Mrs. Grundy, wav-
ing Mr.. Grundy to silence. 81 know she
hasn't had time to get settled and all
that, and probably her pnrlor looks
like a fright, but | heard her quarrel
ing with her husband last night, and
I'll never forgive myself if | don't call
before they make ND"
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-06-25

A state law Of New Hampshire, en-
acted a few years ago, requires the
trustees Of savings banks and savings
institutions to call in the books of de-
pcsitors every third year for exnmina.
tion and verificntion by some person or
persons other than the banks treas
urer or his clerk.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-06-25

Letters from Commodore Dewey's
men, written before the destruction of
the Spanish fleet at Manila, and pub.
Iished in various parts of this country,
show that the writer's anticipated
clearly the work that was being laid
out for them, and that memory of the
Maine was the unimnting thought
throughout the crews of NIL the Amer
ican fleet.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-06-25

According to a Frenchman in New
York, this lola trial has had more in
fluence on Americans in their sudden
change of attitude toward France than
might be believed, for it has exasper-
nted all honest consciences that love
justice, and the sympathy that a GER
tain portion of the French press has
shown for Spain hns only set fire to
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-06-25

n l.'ntul nrG.rt.

Detroit Free Press: Witness, ;. asked tho
attorney for the defense who was trying
to prove the temporary insanity of the
prisoner. was 1t this mans habit to talk
to himself when alone2"
Just at this time came the answer 81
don't recolleck ever betn' with him when
he was alone"
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-06-25

A report that wild dogs are creating
Havoc among the cattle and sheep
along the border of Arizona and New
Mexico is receiving a good deal of att
%tention. It is corroborated by the un-
der sheriff of Navajo county, who late
1y returned from nm extended trip
through the mountains along the bor-
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-06-25

Arlctta's pretty feet gkstening in
the brook made her the mother Of
William the ~Conqueror,' says Pal
graves history of Normandy and Eng
land. "Had she not thus fascinated
Duke Robert the Liberal of Normandy,
Harold would not have fallen at Hast
ings, no Anglo-Norman dynasty could
have arisen, no British empire.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-06-25
Weekly Bank Statement.

New York, June 1s.-The weekly
onnk statement shows the reserves in
.reased $5.500,000, loans decreased
100000, specie increased $3,7OO, 900, le-
gal tenders sincreased S~3,400,0o0, de-
oosits increased So, 765, 900.
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THIRD EXPEDITION
TO SAIL THIS WEEK
Merritt Expects That His Trans-
ports Will Sail Thursday
or Friday,
MERRITT 10 GO WITH HIM
Will Leave With the Fleet Unless
Washington Authorities
Interfere,
TRANSPORTS ARE BEING LOADED
officers Supervising This Work No.
tify the Commanding General
That the Vessels Will
BE ltcady Thursday.

San Francisco, June e2.-Thc third
expedition 10 Manila will sail next
Thursday or Friday at the latest. This
announcement was made at General
Merritt's headquarters today.
The officers who are supervising the
preparations on board the vessels have
reported to General Merritt that the
transports ought to be ready to re-
ceiye the soldiers by Thursday.
As yet General Merritt has not made
public the time OF his own departure.
but he is exceedingly anxious to get
away on the next expedition, and will
do so unless the authorities at WASH
ington interfere with his present
plans.
In order o to delay the vessels of
the third fleet supplies and coal are
now being placed on BOARD, and if the
carpenters can finish the fitting up of
the hunks by Thursday the five YES
sells will depart on schedule time.
Just what ships will be used for the
fourth fleet cannot be learned, but the
fleet probably will consist of the New
port, now at her dock; the City Of Pu-
ebla, due from Puget sound; the
steamer Peru, due from Hong Kong on
June "a; the Alameda, which is sched-
uled to arrive from Australia on June
20, and the Acapulco, which will doubt
less arrive from Panama on the same
date.
Every effort is being made to recruit
the Third artillery, four OF which bat
teries are designated for Manila, for
the next expedition, up to u war
officers of Indianapolis, Chicago and
q N,,to ~ o,.l,,,l %~ ,,,,1.n MA
clay efforts to get in men for this regi-
ment. Twenty-Five recruits came in
from indianapolis yesterday and forty
seven arc expected from Chicago to-
morrow.
Mcrriti's Army Corps.
Washington, June can additional
army corps, to be known MS the
Eighth, is to be created. 1t will be
composed OF the troops assigned to the
Philippines and will be i'll command of
General Merritt. The creation of the
new corps Is by direction of the presi-
General Merritt to transfer the COM
mand of the corps to the next officer
in rank at such time as he may deem
it expcdient to do so, as u matter OF
military administration in order that
he may be left free to devote his utten-
ton to important matters of govern
ment connected with the Philippine
islands.
Upon his arrival at the Philippine
islands General Merritt Will transfer
the active commands of the Eighth
corps to Major General L. S. Otis, now
his second in command. General Mer-
rift will be, Of course, the supreme
military authority in the Philippines,
but the direct command of the force
| there will deYolYe unon General Otis.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-06-25
i,ope's rheumatism.

Rome, June 2o.-Tbe ropes physi-
cian says: Owing to 6 slight attack of
rheumatism, | advised the pope to re-
main In his room yesterday, but today
his holiness Is holding the usual an-
dienccs."
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-06-25

With the sale Of the carl OF As,hburn.
HAMS library, the most remarkable
English book sale Of the century has
cone to an end. The printed books
brought a total Of S305,410 for 4,O75
lots, and it took twenty days to sell
fl,G.n e..2
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-06-25

The yard number of the new battle
ship Alabama is 300. which was the
ate cruiser of the same name built In
an English shipyard during the civil
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-06-25

The recent Miss Algcr, who married
AR. Pike of Chicago, is a fine musician.
She speaks German and French fluent
Is, and, as becomes the daughter of THO
secretary of war, she is un expert
sNordswoman.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-06-25

The johannesburg, South Africa,
iWaterworks company has made a most
fortunate strike, which, it is said, will
go far to settle the water difficulty in
the Rand. In the coursc of their Dor
ings they came across immense cav
erns full of water, which are expected
to yield a daily supply ranging up to
5 1000 900 gallons.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-06-25
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS,

Washington, June e2.-Thc president
has sent the following nominations. tc
the senate:
Postmasters-Iowa: Leroy II. Camp,
In Porte City; Susan Carpenter, Fort
Dodge; G, NJ. Judkin, Fairfield.
To be commissary with rank Of cap
tain, Charles ". Nell. Of Iowa.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-06-25
COURT MATTERS At ABERDEEN
Minnie Hol,z and Noycs Bros. aud
Cutler r Given Goou
yudoment

Aberdeen, S. D., June 1s.-1n the cir
.ult court tho ease OF Minnie Holtz VS.
Isaac Ritter. sheriff, a Judgment was g:v-
en- the platatin for the sum of s4oo.3a
IN the case OF Moves Bros. & Cutler VS.
sabin a Judgment In favor of :Se plaintir
for $500 and interest was given.
George Wilson. John Wilson Henry
Huddlestone were convicted of burglary In
the fourth degree and were s~entenced&to
sixteen months In the p~enitentiary.5 The
sshsrif will take the prisoners to Sioux
Falls Monday.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-06-25
TO S ELECT A NEW CAMP.

Omcers Sent 10 Sugar Loaf Noun.
tain to Select II New Mill
tary Camp.
Washington, June 1S.-sccretary al.
ger has appointed n board Of officers,
consisting of First Lieutenant Howell
of the Fifth cavalry and First L%ieuten-
ant JOY, adjutant of the Tenth United
States volunteer infantry, to proceed
to Sugar loaf mountain with a view to
the selection OF n tract of land suitable
for a military camp. Sugar Loaf
mountain is not far from Harpcr's
Ferry, w. Va.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-06-25
NO ANNUAL MANEuvERS.
! Great Britain Allowing Them
Pass Causes Much Comment

London, June 1s.-1t is announced
that Great Britain will not hold the
usual annual naval manenvers this
year. This has caused much specula-
ton. In some quarters it is said it is
due to the lack of coal, owing to the
Welsh strike. But by others it is be-
liercd important events are in sight.
The officials of the admiralty decline
to give reasons, but say 1t is not be-
aus of the lack of coal, as ample sup
plies We're secured previous to the
strike.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-06-25

A Kansas editor got out q special flu
neral edition and sent papers to the
cemetery where a murdered man waa
being buried.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-06-25

A dispatch from Terre Hante says
that Schradcr, the divine healer, has
just arrived there, without money,
shirtless, hatless, on n bicycle with
bursted tires. He seems very much
discouraged But it should not be a
hard matter for a divine healer to cure
that pneumatic tired feeling.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-06-25

The house without a flag these days
has q lonesome look, as il the inhabi-
tants had gone to the rear for fear OF
i bombaydment.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-06-25

That ST. Paul and Minneapolis refuse
to salute each other is authoritatively
denied by the captains Of those two
ships.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-06-25

The census reports of 1890 give the
eity Of Santiago 100000 greater popula
tion than Kansas City for the sand
year.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-06-25
TO BUILD NICARAGUAN CANAL.

Senate Committee Will Report In
Favor OF the United States
Doing the Work.
Washington, June 2s.-The senate
committee on the Sicurnguan canal
agreed to report a bill for the constrnc-
ton of the Mcarnguan canal, practi-
cally by the United States. The Mara
time Canal company will be continued,
but all the stock will be held by the
United States, Nicaragua and Costa
Rica.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-06-25
Ltoutd products oc wno,,

shall recommend Piso's Cure for Con-
sumption far and wide. Mrs: Mulligan,
flumstcad, Kent, England. Nov. S, 1896.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-06-25

Key West is q corruption OF the
Spanish namc Cayo Hueso. meaning
bone island, the bone referring to the
coral formation Of the island.
Jiminez Is the somewhat expressive
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-06-25

To shy that scout boats sent out
from Cervera's feet bottled up In SIM
tiago harbor were rubber-necking
would be drawing out q smile too iar.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-06-25
TENNESSEE IS SHAKEN.

But No Harm Results Aside
From Scare.
Knoxville, Tenn, june 22.-Sunday
afternoon three distinct earthquake
shocks were felt in this region, coming
inc minute apart and lasting two, four
and three seconds.
The earth had the sway that qnakcs
rive. The movement was from west
20 east and was not noticed by people
IN the business part of the city.
Reports from Ducktown, Kingston,
rrrossville, Sneedvillc, Newport and En-
win show the earthquake wns general
over eastern Tennessee. 1t was also
felt at Big Stone Gap, Na.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-06-25

Charles Lamb: What n careless, ever
department has your borrower! What
Tnsy gi'ls! What a beautiful reliance
on providence doth he manifest--tak.
ing no mose thought than lilies! What
contempt for money--accounting 1t
tSours and mine especially no better
than dross.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-06-25
THE SITUATION IS UNCHANGED
Insurgents Unable to Take Manila
-.DcwcY Would Not Permit

dewey Would Not Permit
1t If They Could.
Manila, June II, via Hong Kong,
June 21.-(Copyright, 1898, Associated
Press.)-The situation here is un-
changed. Tire insurgents are unable
10 take Manila, owing to their lack of
field guns. They could not talk it
even If Dewey permitted, which he
will not. A report that the United
l'tatcs transports from San Francisco
had been sighted is not correct. They
IRE expected June 90. All foreigners
are leaving in neutral ships.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-06-25

Boston Transcript: Hicks--"l notice
that Charley's wife hasn't touched the
piano since she was married"
Wicks-"No; the fact is she thinks
the world of him.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-06-25
A RIOT NARROWLY AVERTED,

Tho Friends OF Hanna aud McI1is.
son Have Tlicir Fighting
Clothes On.
Cleveland, O., June ls.--A riot be-
tween the Hanna and McKisson fac
tons "a narrowly averted at the re-
publican county convention today.
the trouble started when the Hanna-
ties attempted to organize the conven-
ton, which the McKissonitcs resisted.
\ wild scene followed. Tho police
made a number Of arrests. The Han
Mates finally withdrew from the hall
ind held a separate convention.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-06-25

IF / thought you had stolen the tub
to battle in would be light with you,"
said a Chicago magistrate to a man
brought before him on a charge OF
stealing n bath tub. and then fined him
coz -. 3&5s %a5H3gtg
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CAUSES MUCH COMMENT.

English Ambassador at Madrid Has
II Long Interview With Min
lister of War.
Madrid, June 21.-There is much
comment here over a long conference
the British ambassador has just had
with the minister of war. The papers
publish n manifesto in favor Of peace
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-06-25

Mrs.. Winslow's soorn1So SYRUP for children
teethlng, s1ftens the gums. reduces Inflammation,
allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c u bottle.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-30
NoRTHBoRo.
PREPARING FOR SUMMER

PREPARING FOR SUMMER.
An elegant low Arctic soda fountain is
being set up in the store of e. w. Wood
& Co. 1t is a 14-syrup, wall fountain, and
also contains one mineral and two soda
draught tubes; its colorng is cream
green and brown The canopy top is
made of the finest CHARTERED oak and is
decorated with cupids urns and large
plate-glass mirror. From this is suspend
ed directly in front of the mirror a four
spray chandelier This canopy is sup
ported in front by two decorated tiles
The entire weight of these fountains in
Guiding slabs and other features, will be a
little more than a ton, while the cost of
the same is about 1920.
A COMING ATTRACTION.
At the fair of the st. Rose Society, Feb
49, 16, II and IS, on the first evening the
Passion of Christ" will be presented, and
on the second night a drama entitled "The
Vermont Wood Dealer" by local talent.
WAYSIDE NOTES.
Michael Holden has resumed business at
Chapin's mill, after an Illness of ten weeks
William Mcclure Of Clinton has been
engaged to operate the new hydraulic
press at Farwell's shop.
Robert Clover, who has been working
in this town for the past few months has
gone to Colorado.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-30
DISTRICT CONVENTION.
Y. NJ. c. A. Delegates from Many Towns
Assemble at Atho.

Athol, Jan. 2S.-The 7th district con-
ference of the Young Mems Christian
Association began Friday evening at
Athol The district includes South
bridge, Worcester Westboro, Clinton,
Leominster, Fftehburg, Gardner and
Athol and delegates were present from
nearly all these places. The conference
is to continue three days, and is for
arousing interest in and discussing
phases of work.
The exercises opened at $50, when a
banquet was served by the Woman's
Auxiliary, in the association rooms,
where most of AthoPs representative
men and the delegates assembled. o. 7.
Brooks was POSTMASTER, and the toasts
responded to were:
Delegates" G. E. Day of Lynn;
Business men" j. w. Clayton
Church." the Rev. j. N. Shipman
"State committee" e. n. Bartlett. Bos-
ton: our association" c. H. Brown;
Reciprocity" w. B. Findlay, Toronto.
Praise services followed the banquet,
and then the delegates adjourned to the
Baptist Church, where they were ad-
dressed by the Rev. G.. Glen Atkins of
Springfield.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-30
GRAFTON.

FUNERAL OF JOHN MCKENZIE.
The funeral of John Mckenzie, who died
Thursday evening, after suffering from
consumption for over year, was held at
the home Of w H Miles where he had
for some time made his home, Saturday
afternoon at o'clock Rev. Benjamin F.
Robie officiated. and paid high tribute to
the deceased, who has for many years
been an upright and highly esteemed citi-
zen. The floral tributes from friends and
relatives of the deceased were numerous.
The survivors of the departed are two
daughters, Mrs. w, IT. Miles of Grafton
and Miss Dora Mckenzie of Framingham.
William and Thomas Brewer, Walter Car
penter and Thomas Carr. Interment at
Riverside cemetery Funeral arrange
ments in charge of Gibson & Son.
REPUBLICAN TOWN COMMITTEE.
The republican town committee held
their annual meeting in the town clerks
Office Friday evening, and reelected the
officers of the past year. Any citizen may
hand in the name of any person he may
viously. The date Of the republican eau
Gus has been set as Feb "a.
FARMERS CLUB LECTURES.
The first Of the course of lectures to be
given under the auspices Of the Grafton
Farmers Club will be given by Mr.. A. A.
Simmons at Grange Hall, Tuesday eve
ming, Feb. /. Mr.. Simmons will talk
along his own line, Banking and money
being the question he is thoroughly eX-
planning to his fellowtownsmen
At the meeting of the republican town
committee, Friday evening, Judge-elect
William e. Fowler had many congratulate
tons showered upon him.
Station Agent William More shook
hands with and heard the many good
wishes of his associates for the past two
years previous to leaving for Brighton,
Saturday morning.
I. Bigelow Dodge is spending ten-day
vacation with his parents on North street.
Francis NJ. McGarry has returned from
a trip to New York city.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-30
uxBRlDGE.

AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY AND BALL
ASSOCIATION.
The article published in Friday evenings
Compendium stating that the committee
appointed by the executive committee of
the Blackstone Valley Agricultural Soeie-
ty had affected a settlement with the East
Douglas Base Ball Association created
quite a sensation in town, The Spy man
secretary Of the society, and also MEM
Der Of the committee, and Mr.. Story de-
MED the report.
He stated that the committee met the
representatives of the Base Ball Associa-
ton, and they found out what terms
could be settled upon. He stated that the
committee made no offer of settlement,
and only found out II the association was
willing to settle the case and take it out
OF court. The committee will report their
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-30
A soUTHBRlDGE DEATH.
Mrs. Amanda G. Bennett Passes AWAY
Very Suddenly.

The many friends Of Mrs. Amanda c.
Bennett win be greatly panied to learn
Of her sudden death, at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. s. e. Sanders, early Sat
urday morning, Of paralysis of the
heart. Mrs. Bennett has had heart
trouble for some time, and was taken
suddenly worse Thursday morning, and,
although apparently much better Fri
day night, died little after o'clock
Saturday morning.
Mrs. Bennett was a true, noble-heart-
ed woman in the fullest sense of the
word, and woman that to possess as
a friend was having true friend at
all times She had kind, loving dis
position and always had pleasant
smile for every one she knew.
She leaves one son, Daniel Bennett Of
East Greenwich r. l., and one daugh-
ter, Mrs. s. E. Sanders, with whom she
made her nome. She was in her 65th
year, and was a native Of Greenwich,
r. l. Funeral will be held Tuesday,
and burial will be in Oak Ridge ceme-
terry.
ANNIVERSARY OBSERVANCE.
Next Wednesday evening the st. Jean
Baptiste Society celebrates its 2Sth an
versary, in the town hall A pleasing
program and entertainment has been
arranged, part of the entertainment to
be cake walk.
The drama to have been given by the
Southbridge Grange Friday night has
been postponed until tomorrow evening
A COMING DEBATE.
The Cercle Canadien is preparing to
hold a debate in their rooms next
Thursday evening. on the question, ''Re-
solved, that the times of 1870 were not
as good for the workingman as the
present" ]. ID. Blanchard and Alfred
Galpeau will speak on the affirmative
and F. x. Tetreault and Charles TIE
treauTt will talk on the negative side
of the question.
Zephirin Dupre,s who lives on North
street, had his hen house visited by
thieves Friday night, and seven game
fowls were stolen.
ENJOYED SLEIGHING.
Friday evening party of II young
ladies enjoyed sleigh ride from Web
ster and took supper at the Dresser