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BANKERS.

A LADY, JUST RETURNED FROM
~ South america. has twenty sprays OF :, "a
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Ladies' Hats. 2XSS
Also, twenty-five BEAUTIFUL BIRDS for
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NINE. L. p. JEANNERET,
XN1 VIII open choice assortment OF elegant
FRENCH BONNE1S AND ROUND HATS,
THURSDAY, April II. 939 Pennsylvania ave.,
over Broadhead's.
Dress-making In all its branches. aps.lm
Daily globe., 1878-09-04

year and was very successful. By hard work
and careful handling Page put Rarus on record
as a horse who could do his mile in 2 % with
out skip or break. The next year Rarus was
taken to Philadelphia by Jim Mcmahon, who
used to drive Flora Temple. The horse was
entered in two races, but didn't succeed in
getting place in either. When Rarus returned
from Philadelphia, Mr.. Conkling gave John
Splan charge Of him, and Splan has handled
the horse ever since. Two years ago Rarus was
able to do mile in 2:2O, and since that time
he has been lessening his time, until in Buffalo
he electrified the trotting world by gaining the
record of 2:1314, which is three -auarters Of
second better than Goldsmith Maid 8 best time
The now famous trotter's strong grip is his
excellent averages, and some of them seem
simply unapproachable. few days ago in
Rochester Rarus attempted to beat the average
of 2:1S, trotting three heats, but the horse was
so tired out by his herculean efforts at Buffalo
that he failed. At Hartford, he made second
trial. which was a great success. He trotted
the fastest three successive heats ever trotted,
viz: 2:15, 2:1311a, 2:13s4. In each heat Splan
nodded for the word. and each WAS trotted
without a break, and at its close he was loudly
applauded by the large crowd of spectators,
Daily globe., 1878-09-04

The GLOBE takes pleasure in presenting
above an excellent picture of the celebrated
horse Rarus, which was originally published in
Haypers Weekly of Aug. 3lst. This famous
animal is now at the State fair grounds in St.
Paul, and will give an exhibition of his speed
this afternoon. He trots three heats for q
purse of 81 ,000 with an additional 81, 600 if he
surpssses his own unrivalled time of 2:13L
He will be called for the first heat promptly at
2 o'clock this afternoon and complete his task
during the afternoon. Though Rarus has been
on exhibition in st. Paul for two days, this
will be his first trot in Minnesota, and probably
25,00O people will Witness this great race
against time.
This great celebrity is the property of Mr..
r. B. Conkling, of Greenport, Long Island,
and is in his eleventh year. His SIRE before he
was purchased by Mr.. Conkling drew a fish
cart through the streets of New York and
Brooklyn. The sum paid for the stallion was
some two hundred odd dollars, and Mr.. Conk-
ling sent the horse to his stock farm at Green
port. All sporting men, as is natural, believe
that blood will tell, but the case of Rarus is u
glaring exception to the rule. George Wilkes,
of Wilkes Spirit Of the Times, and MIR. Conk-
ling have used every endeayor to trace the ped
Daily globe., 1878-09-04

igree of the stallion, but instead Of discovering
that once he was a trotter, they find that he is
of ignoble stock, and his occupation through
life was that of propelling divers butcher
carts for different owners. Rarus'
dam was by Telegraph, her mother
being Black Hawk mare. She
is still alive. Rarus has one full brother,
whose best performance was a mile in about
2:40. The Fulton Market stallion is father to
twenty other horses besides the king of the
trostlng turf, and the best of them bear no
better reputation than that of fair road step
pers. Rarus first appeared on the turf at the
Suffolk county fair, held in Riverhead, seven
years ego this coming fall. There he was en-
tered for the ''four-year-old stakes" the prize
being purse of $50. He won it in three
straight heats, his best time being 2:421S. His
next appearance was at Hornellsville, N. Y, in
the following spring, where he was entered in
the 2:45 class. Young Mead handled the rib
bons, but was unable to win The race In the
same year Rarus trotted mile at Providence.
Il. l., in 2:29, and shortly afterward trotted
two races at the Prospect Park course in about
the same time. James W. Page, who
is an excellent trainer, had Ra-
rus in charge during the following
Daily globe., 1878-09-04
Track Sports.

The track sports of the day embraced four
interesting events, details of which are given
below. To expedite matters the different
races were sandwiched The Judges were tha
same as on the first day, except that MIR. VIII
son, the famous stock-breeder, of Cynthiana
KY, occupied the position of starter in place
of Hon. VIM. McKusick, of Saltwater whose
private engagements prevented his attendance.
Mr.. Wilson introduced himself to the drivers
and riders previous to the start by calling
them up and informing them that
the programme was a large one, and that to
expedite matters he should expect every one
to strictly comply with the rules in penalty of
punishment for violation. This proclamation
was adhered to by Mr.. Wilson to the letter.
and the different events were hurried through
rapidly, though owing to the length of the
programme, it was O'clock before the sscur-
tain was rung down. in the laat act.
MINNESOTA sTALLIoNs.
The first race called was the free-for-sll for
Minnesota stations. two in three, for a purse
OF 81, ,OOO. The starters were Hopkins & De-
Crafts Alexander, st. Germaine's Fearnaught
and MIR. feazie's Capt. Herod. The question
Of supremacy between the two frst-named
horses has long been matter of dispute and
hence great interest was felt in the result.
The record OF the race below shows Fearnaught
as the winner. though many well-informed
horsemen s believe that such victory
was due more to the error Of
Judgment of tho driver Of Alexander
in the third heat, than to the better speeding
ablllty OF Fearnaught. In drawing for posi-
tlons Alexander got the pole Fearnaupht Sec
ond and Capt Herod on the outside.
First heat-The horses were sent off on the
second trial in excellent shape, Alexander
and Fearnaught trotting well together to the
quarter in 81. with Capt. Herod some three
lengths behind. About half way down the
back stretch Alexander left bis feet and loss
Daily globe., 1878-09-04

The other trotting event of tbs day was in
the 2:28 class, in which the entries were Over
peck's Alvin B., Hi. Adams Jim Raven. and
A. POSTS Lady Of the West. Among the know.
ing ones Alvin B. was rank fayorite. but as
appears in the detailed record, he broke down
completely in the fourth heat, and it is prob
able his trotting career is ended Mr. Oyerpeck
but.recently purchased Alvin B., getting him
from Mr. Porter, whose turf record is not as
spctless SIS it might be. The horse first an.
peared IN Minnesota in the circuit embracing
Mankato, Owatonna and Faribault, when he
won with commanding ease. Soon after he
was sold to MIR. Overpeck, he having first
shown 2:30 on the st. Paul track in a
matinee race. 1t has been claimed by many
horsemen since the sale that the horse was =
notorious ringer with any number of names
and that while known s Darby at Buffalo he
made record of 2:254. Before his break
down yesterday notice of protest on these
grounds was given the judges. Whether Darby
or not, the GLOBE will not now attic mnt to sav
Certain it is MIR. Overpeck bought him in GOOD
falth, and 1t ne trotted yesterday in his wrong
class, it was without his knowledge. Such he,
ing the case, MIR. Overpeck is deserving. IA he
is receiving, the sympathy of all who know
him. for the unfortunate termination Of the
race yesterday, and the loss he has sustained IN
the break down of the horse.
First Heat-Only two trials were reon;rad 70,
a start, Raven opening space of FIVE lengths
IN gong to the quarter with Alvin second.
Lady of the West about the same Giistanoe
back No change IN positions took place until
Daily globe., 1878-09-04

minute rests. He will be driven by Jack
Spleen, acknowledged to be one of the best
drivers of the day.
THE TERRIBLE DUST.
Aterrible annoyance aggravated by the extreme
heat, was the fearful clouds of dust with which
the grounds were enveloped good portion of
the time. This annoyance will not be felt to-
day, superintendent Birge, of the fire depart
ment, having perfected arrangements for
pumping water by stationary engine from the
little lake near the grounds into the enclosure
for supplying sprfnklers the fire steamer stock
and other purposes During the afternoon yes
terday the sprinklers were put to work, but too
late to afford much relief. They were, how
ever. kept running briskly all through the
night, and this morning the drives, walks and
tracks will be found thoroughly dampened,
which viii add much to the convenience of vis-
tors.
TUE GREAT WESTERN BAND.
The music by the brag musical organization
of the Northwest the Great Western band of
st. Paul, is decided feature of the great exhi
bition. During the forenoon yesterday the
band occupied a position in the centre of Com
mercial hall, where it gave some of the finest
selections in its extensive repertoire. In the
afternoon it occupied the balcony in front of
the Presidents quarters, and in the grand
stand, giving selections between the heats in
the races, and whenever there waa any waiting
time.
Daily globe., 1878-09-04

minute rests. He will be driven by Jack
Spleen, acknowledged to be one of the best
drivers of the day.
Daily globe., 1878-09-04
SPECIAL EXHIBITS,
j. h BRE1DEBr.

One of the finest displays of stoves ranges.
builders hardware. mechanics tools, and house
furnishing goods of home manufacture, will
be found in the southwest corner of harawarf
hall, exhibited by ]. H. Breidert, of 20 East
Third street, st. Paul, and presided over by the
police and D. a. Kingsbury ESQ. TIE
taste displayed in the selection and arrange
ment of Mr.. Breidert's exhibit attracts crowda
OF ladies'. who express the highest delight with
the famous God Crown" coal stove, for which
Mr.. Breidert is agent, and the general attract
i've arrangement of really useful and ornament
al articles of household furnishing. House
keepers, and all desirous of prime article at
reasonable rates should not fail to visit M,
Breidert before making their purchases.
MONUMENTAL ART.
remarkable piece of workmanship in mon
umental art is exhibited by Michael steyer. Of
Decorah. Iowa. It is made of fossil granite ),
from quarry in Decorah. This granite ia of
. grayish ash color, beautifully variegated
Daily globe., 1878-09-04

His next trot after Hartford was at Mil
waukee where he trotted last week The track
was heavy and strong wind was blowing, but
his time was, 2:l6S4, 2:154, 2:l5I. From
Milwaukee he came direct to st. Paul, reaching
here, as the readers of the GLOBE are aware,
Sunday morning.
Mr. conkling was recently offered s65, ,GOo
for Rarus, it is stated, and without mo-
ment's hesitation refused to listen to the prop
osition. The horse has made fortune for
both his owner and trainer, and if he does not
meet with any accident Rarus will still further
enrich the two fortunate individuals who are
benefited by his winnings, and most likely beat
his present record. Perhaps he will make the
State fair in st. Paul especially famous by
eclipsing 2:l3l to-day.
Daily globe., 1878-09-04

several lengths before he settled to
his work. Along the third Quarter
Alexander trotted handsomely, gradually
reducing Fearnaught's lead to some three
lengths at the head of the home stretch Down
the stretch both horses trotted fast and square.
but Fearnaught maintained his lead to the
finish, Capt. Herod coming in some four
lengths behind. Time 2:3Ots.
Second Heat-Three trials were REQUIRED for
send Oft in this heat. When the word was
given the three horses were almost on line
and all trotting beautifully. AS in the first
heat Fearnaught and Alexander slowly opened
gap in front of Herod they going to the
quarter in 81 head and head, and the half in
l:14M with no change in positions. Going
down the back stretch Fearnaught
gradually forged ahead, but the gait was lit
tie too fast for him and he left his feet and be-
fore he settled to his work again Alexander had
taken the lead, which he maintained to the fin
ish, though closely pressed by Fearnaught. in
the fast time of 2:28$$4, the fastest time ever
trotted on the st. Paul track.
Thlrd Heat-The horses were off on tba seq
! ond trial. Alexander lett his feet on the first
turn, but caught quickly, losing but little.
The quarter was made in SO, with the two lead
ers nearly equal, but along the half Alexander
was allowed to drop behind a
half dozen lengths. Along the
third quarter Alexander was shook
up little, and closed up part of the distance.
Entering the home stretch he was sent for all
he was worth, and made a gallant effort for the
lead, but Fearnaught had too much of an adj
vantage, and was trotting too fast to be over
taken, passing under the wire nearly two
lengths in the lead in 2:29, and winning the
!. . race.
Daily globe., 1878-09-04
R0r,kS Y0-Dau,

The programme to-day is replete with attrac-
tions, including the great central figure of the
horse world, Royal Rarus, in effort to beat
bis own unrivaled time of trotting mile in
a:131 To accomplish this great feat Rarus is
allowed three trials. The first heat will proba-
bly, be called shortly after 3 O'clock followed
Z By tho other two after the usual swenty
Daily globe., 1878-09-04

the third quarter was reached, when Alvin B
reduced his distance from the leader to some
three lengths. Down the home stretch he made
a push for the lead but Raven out-footed him
and passed under the wire in a jog in 2:3411
Alvin second Lady of the West third.
Second Heath this heat Raven and Alvin
alternated in the lead from the start to the
stretch, Alvin doing his work squarely, while
Raven made frequent lunging breaks, in all
of which he gained. Coming home Alvin
forced Raven to one of these breaks by
which he gained enough to stick his nose un-
der the wire first, but in view of his running
the heat was declared dead with Alvin 3.
Time, 2:35.
Third heat-The horses got off on the first
trial. Lady of the West took up the trotting at
the start. and maintained it until nearly to
the halt, when she gave way, and Rarus and
Alvin b. commenced struggle for first place.
Rsuen, as usual, when hard pushed, INDUCED
in frequent lunging breaks, by which means
he managed to get under the wire first, but was
set back to last place for running, and Alvin
B. given the heat. Time. 2:36
Fourth heat--At the start Lady of the West
again led the pace, closely followed by Alvin
and Raven IN the order named. Near the quar-
ter the Lady relinquished her lead, and Alvin
and Raven commenced another fight for the
lead. Both horses were behaving finely, and
the contest was becoming intensely exciting
when all at once Alvin was noticed to waver,
and finally came almost to halt, and quick as
, thought word went around, calvin has broken
down." This proved to be fact Raven
trotted home easy, Lady good second, Alvin
distanced, coming to the stand on three legs
and dead lame. Time, 2:35.
Fifth heat-This was walk away for Raven
in 2:4O
Daily globe., 1878-09-04

who were enthusiastic III their manifestations
of admiration. The conditions of the trial
were purse of $l.5J0 if the three heats av-
eraged 2:18 or under, and $500 extra if 2:l4
was beaten. Lulu and Great Eastern were
entered, but only Rarus started. The follow
ing is the
Daily globe., 1878-09-04
RUNNING RACES

RUNNING RACES.
There were two running races during the
afternoon The first was for 2-year olds, three
quarter of mile dash, with A1helstone, Thorn
ton Moore and Lucy Morrison as starters, the
finish being made IN the order named in :2OL.
The other was a mile and repeat, with Florence
Payne and Lucy Morrison as starters, the irst
named winning in two heats. Time, 1:5115.
LII
Daily globe., 1878-09-04
WHOA, RARUS.
II Yon Beat 2:13 IA at the State
Fair To-Day You Surely
Will Scare Us.
THR SHOW IN FULL BLAST.
Which Eclipses the Northwest and
Would Do Credit 10 tho Biggest
State III the Union.
RaRUS' FIRST TROT IN MINN.
WIN be Given at the State Fair
Grounds in Saint Paul
This Afternoon.
TC-HORROW'S PROGRAMME.
Edwin Forrest, Hayes anu Great East
ern Will be Presented to tho
Public in Good Style.
EHE BENCH SHOW ATTRACTION.
Tho Ours OF High and Low Degree
Passed Upon and the Pre-
miumS Awarded
WIN be Given at the State Fair
Grounds in Saint Paul
This Afternoon
To-MORROW's PROGRAMME.
THE BENCH SHOW ATTRACTION.
Tho Ours OF High and Low Degree
Passed Upon and the Pre-
miums Awarded.

The second day of the State fair was an un-
oxpectedly grand success. As announced in
the GLOBE of yesterday would be the case the
morning found the work of preparation vir-
tually completed, though there still remained
a few finishing touches upon some of the
buildings and some little arranging of articles
of exhibit. These exceptions, however, were
80 few in number as to not detract from the
general appearance of readiness. Visit
ors began to flock TO the
grounds early rs o'clock, and though there
no special attraction during the forenoon,
outside the grand general display, fully TO- 600
spectators visited the grounds before IL
O'clock passing the time in looking at the mag
nifcent display iii the several exhibition build
ings and the stables of horses, cattle, etc.
During the forenoon, the gentlemen of the
Farmont hant exhibited their horses and
hounds within the race track enclosure
the intention being to give q spec
lmen of a drag hunt, but tho enclosure was too
contracted for SUCH sport.
From IL to o'clock in the afternoon there
steady lnpouring of visitors to the
grounds, coming by rail, omnibuaes, hacks,
drays, private carriages, and on foot, until at
the latter hour over 10000 people were scat
tered through the buildings, in the grand
stand, strung along the track on both sides
watching the races. For the ertire day the re-
ports of ticket takers show the presence of
more than $4,000 spectators which is consd-
cred q pretty good beginning.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-04-04
Gems Of Thought.
WHERE there is much light the shadow
is deep Goethe.


WHERE there is much light the shadow
is deep Goethe.
A SUPPRESSED resolve will betray itself
in the eye Geo. Eliot.
SOLITUDE shows US what we should be
society shows us what we are Cecil.
GOETHE says; Christ is himself the one
unansw cradle proof of Christianity.
Do not speak Of your happiness to 9TH
ers less happy than yourself P.utarch.
UNLESS we can speak well of fellow
creature We had better not mention his
name.
CITIES fsce growth, and make men
talkative and entertaining; but they
make them artificial Emerson.
In sculpture and architecture forms
are made visible 10y exterior light. In
painting, on the contrary, matter, obscure
in itself, has within itself its internal ele-
ment, its ideal---ight 1t draws from it
self both cleainess and obscurity. Now,
unity, the combination OF light and dark
in color Hegel.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-04-04
Calling a Witness.

Not long ago an elderly Irishman was
being tried in one of our city courts for
stealing dog. Two witnesses had testi-
fled that the animal disappeared suspi-
ciously about the time the Irishman WAS
seen in the neighborhood, and that the
dog was afterwards found in his posses
sion. AS the man had no lawyer to de
fend him, the judge asked him if he had
any witnesses to call in his favor. The
old fellow looked shrewdly about the
courtroom, and pointed out respecta-
BILE looking old man, who was accord
ingly walked up to the stand and sworn
The Judge directed him 10 tell the
jury what he knew of the matter. He
was an Irishman, too, and began with
stiff military demeanor, and with his
hand raised, as if for salute.
II cam down stairs, and whit to the
door, and the coat was a-hangin' on its
pig on the wall, and | opened the door
and whit out, and when | cam back
Never mind said the Judge; come
right to the case"
will, yer honor" said the man, 81
cam down stairs and whit to the door,
and the coat was a-hangin' on its pig
Never mind that, | say!" cried the
judge again; tell us directly what You
know about the dog"
"Dog2 doga' said he, scratching his
head, "what dog is this, yer honorf'
"Wby, the dog they say this man
Lo0ney stole"
This man Looney! Who is Looney2
It's that's bin in Merky these tin years,
and l never knew a Looney save one that
lift behind in Dublin, yer honor"
"Why," said the judge, ''are you not
witness for that man." pointing to the
prisoner, ain dog casea"
Faith, and I'm not" said the man. 81
was brought here to till how that rascal
Gilligan shtole me by's thick coat. cam
down stairs and whit
THAT will do" said the judge; "you
may sit down."
Looney had supposed that witness
taken at random was letter than no wit
ness at all.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-04-04
Wit and HumOr.

WOULD it not be good thing just TO
turn the whole Administration owe: to
Hampton at once2-Cleyelond Leader.
''lN this great court that wears the
golden epaulets of justice" said a Cincin-
natl barrister, "where are the great waves
that wash the shore of justicel' His eli
ent was sent down for thirty days.
"YoU'RE getting great deal of silver,
aren't you2' he said rs he paid his fifteen
cents at the lunch-counter and took half
the tooth-picks in the tumbler. YES,
but we're getting short of timber re-
piled the clerk.
OBIIGING.-M istress-"Mary, has that
parcel of stationery arrived yet from the
stores" Parlor Maid mo, Ma'am.
But can lend you few sheets of my
own note paper, if you don't mind using
my monogram !"-Punch.
MANY A TRUE WORD SPOKEN IN JEST.
1t is reported that when the Car met
the hero of Plevna, and congratulated
him on his bravery. the intrepid Osman
replied, "Sire, fight for fatherland.'
True" said the Car, land l also fight
for father land. "-Judy.