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Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-09-02
Rare-uS Notes.

For the especial benefit of Tom King, and
press scriblers generally at the other end of the
avenue, the GLOBE desires it to be und rstood
that Rarus, the King of the Turf, has soiled
his stall OF the st. Paul fair grounds.
Some three weeks ago the GLOBE, on the au-
thority of u member of its editorial staff lust
returned from Rochester, N. Y, where he met
Mr.. John Splan, who manages Rarus, the King
of the Turf, announced that Rarus would ar
rive at st. Paul the morning of Sunday, Sept
lst, to remain until after his effort to beat his
own unrivalled performance, 2l3I, to be made
on Wednesday afternoon the third day of the
fair. This statement was industriously denied in
certain quarters-so industriously that many
were led to believe the GLOBE in error. Know
ing whereof it spoke, the GLOBE maintained
the truth Of its statement. Yesterday was the
first day of September, the time announced by
the GLOBE for the arrival of Rarus, and true to
the announcement, at a few minutes before
o'clock P. NJ. the gallant horse, followed closely
by his ever present companion, that little
Scotch terrier dog, entered upon the occupancy
of the stall especially prepared for him at the
fair grounds
The GLOBE announcement yesterday morning
that the car containing Royal Rarus the king
of the turf, Edwin Forrest, the heir
apparent; LULU, the belle and queen;
Wolford a., coming wonders, were to arrive
at the fair grounds at st. Paul, drew an i'm
mense crowd to that point during the early
hours of the day. Unfortunately, the train
bringing the car was several hours behind
time, 30 the early visitors were disappointed.
At o'clock, however, in the afternoon the car
arrived at the discharging point. and in a
short time thereafter the great flyers were IN
the stalls specially provided for their accom-
mediation. The news of their arrival spread
rapidly, and during the afternoon large mum.
bers of citizens visited the grounds for thk
purpose of getting a sight at the flyers.
Mr.. John Splan, the gentleman of the rib
bons, managing and driving Rarus, desires
public announcement to be made to the effect
that in order to accommodate the universal de
sire to see this great horse, he will exhibit hin
each afternoon at 2 O'clock on the track II
front of the grand stand, during his stay in thu
city. These exhibitions are entirely gratuitou,
on the part of Mr. Splan, and are made by hin
for the purpose of satisfying the natural curl
osity of the thousands Of peopl,
visiting the fair. Doisg this, hi
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-09-02
The Grounds and Their Approaches

Ths grounds embrace an area of eighty-nine
acres, enclosed by tight board fence eight feet
high They are approached by three entrances
besides the railway. The main entrance is on
the south side opposite the Reform school
buildings, and little distance to the west of
this ID another carriage way entrance. These
gateways are reached by the main ST. Paul and
NJ nneapolis road. The northside approach is
by University avenue. Where the grounds
have not been dug up a firm and we'll knit sod
covers them and beautiful grove fourishes in
the northwest corner, and it is earnestly desired
that not shrub, bush or tree be destroyed.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-09-02
grassy slope covered with grand forest trees
which still defy the deteriorating effects of
old age. The place contained liz acres, and
was known far and near as

which SILL defy tho deterloratlng eftectA of
old age. The place contained liz acres, and
WAS known far and near as
THE ODD LARPENTEUR FARM"
We rode up to it few days ago. and what .
change! The trees had grown rank; the old
house looks feeble; the lawn dirty; the milk
house is useless; the ice house has gone to de-
cay; the beautiful garden, which only few
years ago contained so many luxuries, il over
grown with grass and weeds; while the gilded
rooster ON the barn-roof is silent and grim
dead from grief, over the Dissertation of his
once beautiful home. The hand that sat out
those trees; that guided the busy life at the old
homestead; the heart that petted the stock, and
smiled serenely ON the family circle, is silent
paused for moment, tear trickled down the
cheek of
''oUR COMPANION Doc,''
for it was here his early footsteps were guided
it was here he INDUCED in his boyish gambols
here he enjoyed those sweets of life later
years will never bring; and here memory will
| ever link love, home, father and mother, in q
golden tie.
Mr.. Larpeateur sold the number of acres
mentioned to a MIR. Davis for $4,000, the pro.
ceeds of which he divided among his children
Then came the era of fast horses and fast men
and MIR. Davis sold to the St. Paul Driving
Park association for $4,000. The association
laid out considerable money on the property
erected buildings; made track; built pavil
| lion; became involved, and recently
AUERBAUGH. FINCH & cuLBERTsoN
purchased the grounds and buildings for S14
OOO! At present these grounds embrace about
| 100 acres. They located high and dry or
a beautiful plateau, about three miles from ST
| Paul and SIX miles from Minneapolis and ar,
reached by the old Saint Anthony road on the
south, by University avenue on the north, anc
by spur track of the st. Paul & Pacific rail
road across the field near the Hamlin nniver
| sity.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-09-02
The Washba,,. Campaign
Pioneer Press. !

We know that. some very dishonest men
have heen managing Mr.. Washburn's can
vass, and We know that they have immense
pecuniary interests at stake liz his election
interests SO great that they could we'll afford
to spend tens of thousands of dollars to have
Congressman in Washington whom they
could rely on to protect them from exposure
and from the apprehended necessity of being
called upon to answer for the frauds they
have committed, and by which they have
profited.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-09-02

trusts that sight-seers will not insist upon see
ing the horse in his stall, but that he will be
left as quiet az possible to recuperate from the
fatigue of his trip from Milwaukee. SO that he
may be in perfect form for his great effort on
Wednesday afternoon.
A popular refrain, introduced by the Colville
Folly company during it's engagement at Mil
waukee last week, will be appropo Wednesday
afternoon next. 1t runs: whoa Rarus! whoa
Rarus You trot 30 fast that you scare US! Scare
us! Whoa Rarusr' A good time to sing it will
be after the second heat
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-09-02
A Good Company to own stock In.

New YORK, Sept. Lit is reported unofficial
ly that the earnings of the Western Union
Telegraph company, for the first three weeks of
August, eighteen business days, shows an in
crease of 57oOOu. 1t is claimed for the COM
pany that by the end of the current fiscal year
II will lie able to pay 6 per cent. dividend. in
addition to cancelling the debt due for the
American q Pacific oompany's stock, amount
ing to nearly $l,v0D, QUO.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-09-02
The Race Tracks.

The main curse describes almost perfect
circle an enlu1ile and is p,oaounced by mot
of the turfmen among the best in the
United States. At the present time it is in
most excellent condition, and before the week
closes we may witness some of the fnest ex-
hibtions of speed ever performed on this or
any other continent. Within the large or trot-
ing circle, three-fourths' mile galloping track
has been made, upon which to exercise the
thOroug hbreds.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-09-02
Histur,cal.

Major I. NJ. Newson, writing for the Daily
Fair Programme, gives the following interest,"
ing historical description of the grounds:
Twenty-four years ago. when Minnesota had
no railroads, and the mode of travel was by
stage, one of the most attractive farms and
farm houses in Ramsey county, was situated
about three miles from st. Paul, ON what i
known as the old St. Anthony road. Travellers
in the stages, Us they rumbled by, uttered ex-
clamations If praise of the place, for the loca-
ton was high and beautiful, the crops always
thrifty, and the SUR bindings neat and inyi,-
ing. long lane, shaded by trees on either side
of it, led up FROM the travelled thoroughfare to
the house, and just in front of it, a capacious
circular space enabled one to reach the gate
wi ease and safety. Inside the inclosure was
. fac lawn studded with eyergreens and other
ices, Wn!ie of the house was Young
grove. The house. itself, was story and half
building with long perch in front of it, and
aboutitwere all the accessories necessary for the
comfort and support of q well-to-do farmer. Off
to the left was the milk house. the huge barn,
the ice house, two acres devoted to garden.
while on three sides of it were waving grain
and corn. and potatoes; and in front Of il :
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-09-02
Kearney stock at q Discount.

Especial Telegram to the Globe.
BALTIMORE Md, Sept. 1.-Kearney failed to
speak here last night, sending word that owing
to fatigue he would postpone his visit till Sept.
| 18th. Kearney stock is at heavy discount
here.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-09-02

er being favorable, to win the thousand dollars
contingent upon 2:l4 and 2:13 being beaten.
The trial will be the most important trotting
event ever witnessed in Minnesota, and horse
men who have seen the wonderful performances
of the horse, have doubt of his ability to
accoI plish the task set for him.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-09-02
NUMBER 23l.
RUTHERFORD'S RUN.
PROGRAMME OF HIS TRIP TO ST.
PAUL.
Thursday ut St. Paul and at tho Fair
Grounds, and Thence to tho Red River
Country.
Especial Telegram to the Globe. /,

WASHINGTON, Sept. LA friend of St. Paul
here describing the contest between that city
and Minneapolis over the proposed visit Of
President Hayes, s-ys through personal solicit
atoms Senator Blaine was induced to speak at
Williams fair, and everything was lovely un-
til it was announced that the President had
notified the State Fair association he could
give them one day to visit, Thursday. This
has made King very angry. he claiming tho
Presidential party should stay longer
in Minnesota, in order to better
advertise his fair. King has even
gone so far to request the President to
give st. Paul the go by indirectly. Much tele-
graphing and letter writing has been concen-
rrated upon this point. but at present the pro-
gramme of the trip remains as follows: Tho
President spends Sunday in Fremont Ohio;
Tuesday, Chicago; Thursday at the State fair
of Minnesota at St. Paul Friday at the great
farms of the Red river country; Saturday at
Bismarck; Sunday at Glendon or Brainerd;
Wisconsin State fair; Wednesday at Milwaukee.
and thence home.
RECEPTION AT CHICAGO.
Western Associated Press.
CHICAGO, Sept. l.-Complete arrangements
have been made for the reception of the Presi-
dental party on Tuesday. They will arrive at
the Baltimore & Ohio depot at s A. H., and will
be greeted by a battery salute and escorted to
the Grand Pacific hotel by the military. About
noon the President will review the great process
sion of hremen from the balcony of the EXPOSE
ton building. In the afternoon there will be a
like excursion aud ride to the park. In the
| evening the President and Mrs. Hayes will give
general reception at the Grand
Pacific and on Wednesday morning
they will leave for ST. Paul via the Northwest
ern railway. number of prominent digni-
tares will accompany the party from Chicago.
| SENATOR BLAINE.
Senator Blaine, accompanied by portion of
his family, arrived here last night en- route to
Minneapolis, and this evening was met by a
committee of citizens of Wisconsin and Min
nesota, with whom he took a special car to-
night for st. Paul. He i, to deliver addresses
az the Minneapolis fair Tuesday.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-09-02
HAYES DIVIDING THE HoNoRs.
He Will Reach st. Paul Thursday Morn
ing and Inspect the State
Fair That Day.
so MANY THINGS TO SEE
That You Must Go to the Big Show
Every Day this Week or You
VIII Miss Some Great
Attraction.

Yesterday was the Sabbath. We mention
shis for the information of several thousand
people who were SO interested in the State fair
that it probably escaped their memory. At all
events. it looked on the fair grounds as if Sun
day, as n day of rest, had been abolished. The
grounds and buildings swarmed with workers,
all pushing forward to put their exhibits or
buildings in order for the great exhibition
which opens to-day. great deal was &C
complished but still much remains
to make everything complete and it will re-
quire another solid days work to place all in
perfect order, There is, however, great deal
more to be seen than can be properly inspected
in one day, and hence visitors need have no
fear of there being ample attractions from sun
rise this morning until sunset Saturday.
To-Day's Programme.
The programme for to-day appears
in detail on the second page and it
will be found full of at
traction. Rarus gives an exhibition in front
of the grand stand, Capt. Carver, the great rife
shot, will show his skill, the splendid little
Shetland ponies will indulge in chariot race,
and tw" or three trotting and running races
will fill the bill. 1t is programme that will
repay visit to the grounds
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-09-02


The daily GLOBE, as the representative pa
per for Minnesota of legitimate and m"nly
sports on turf and field, land or water, aid
with q view to promoting and fostering such
sports, will contribute handsome silver cup
to the winner of the hurdle race to be run next
Wednesday afternoon. The cup, which is fur
nished by Messrs. Myers d Finch (speciaily)
has be- designed and made to order for this
important event by the we'll known manufac-
turing house, Meriden Britannia company,
West Meriden, Conn.,, and il very handsome
heighth and surmounted by jockey support
ing racing saddle upon his left arm and hold
ing his whip in the right hand.
This race will undoubtedly be one of the
most exciting and important in ne entire
meeting. The field will embrace eight horses
owned and ridden by our English friends of
the Fairmont Hunt, and dressed in their hand
some silk colors and tops will present pictur-
esque appearance. The horses are well trained
for their work and assured the hurdles
will be hurdles as ia hurdles"
j. w. Stiles Stock.
of DEBORAH, Iowa. This gentleman enters three
pretty horses, young, kind and good drivers
both single and double. Silver Heels" is q
4-year-old bay stallion, with four white ankles
stands 1914. and weighs 1852 pounds. His
sire was nlambrino Forrest; dam Kitty, by
King, by King Herod. Silver Heels is a we'll
made proud, snowy horse and fine stopper
''Saul," light bay, bald-faced stallion, six
teen hands, will be years old the 18th of Octo
Der. He was sired by Mambrino Forrest; dau
Cupid's dam, by Brown Frank, by
Royces Medoc. He is kind. we'll
broke horse, of fine style and action
drives either double or single aud weighs 90,
lbs Palms is a brown mare, years old thu
9th of last Jun fest dam Nellie, by King
Herod; second dam Maggie, by Prophet. pal
las" is 1913 hands, weighs 1000 lbs, and witt
Silver Heels for mate hey make good driy
ing team. They are three very fine animal
and will attract marked attention on he fai
grounds. MIR. Stiles offers these splendid horse
number of Irish settlers and English gray
hounds that are to be sold
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-09-02
Novel Speed Exhibition

One of the novel features Of the great fair
will be the exhibitions of speed by pair of
elks, Nakoma and Hiawatha. These animals
are thoroughly broken to harness, and will be
driven on he track daily. and it is expected
that the wonderful time of royal Rarus will be
beaten during the week
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-09-02
AGRICULTURAL.
Reclaimed Salt Marshes.


In 1873 dixie was constructed to embrace
l4l2 acres of salt marsh in the town of
Marshfeld, Mass. The grass growing upon
these meadows at the time alluded to was
81 per acre. They now produce from two
to three and half tons of hay to the acre.
On measured acre last season 40 bushels
Of oats were raised, 80 bushels OF rye and
three tons of straw. The soil and product
are yearly increasing.
Chas. L. Flint, ESQ.,, secretary of the
board of agriculture, says, "The experiment
of diking in the salt marshes of the State,
and so retaining vast tracts of valuable
lands from the encroachments of the sea,
now (1S75) fairly begun, in the case of Green
Harbor marsh, in the towfi of Marshfield, so
admirably described in the previous pages of
this report, is worthy of special mention and
careful study.
Thousands Of acres of salt marsh, now
comparatively worthless, may thus be added
to the tillage lands of the commonwealth at
reasonable cost, and easily brought into
condition to contribute largely to the agricul-
tural wealth Of the community. The lands
thus saved from the sea In Northern Europe
are among the richest and most productive in
the world, and now support vast popula-
tion.
We understand some six or seven hundred
acres of salt marsh were inclosed by dixie in
Scarborough last season, and the great in
crease of grass this season far exceeds the
most sanguine expectations of many of the
owners. Some pieces of marsh, one in par
ticular, that cut two tons last year, cut more
than twelve tons this season-and of a great
~ improved quality.
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street; Mystic, Thursday, at Sons Of Temperance
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Business meetings Thursday evenings; public meet
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evening. Union Gospel Meetings Wednesday and
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