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Tompkins square j. a perpetual Ghomina-
ton to the pcnt-up population that live around
it. In the old days. when nothing hut n dry
plain Of grnvclly sand extended from border TO
border 1t WAS bad enough. Tire glare Of the
sun ou the broad. dirty. white surface was
ovcrpowering and the whirwind. aul water
spout- ot sand which flow over Il in high winds
chokrd the passing pedestrian and lAlf stfrd
the occupants Of the ncishhorns houses. Bad
H. It was then. however. il is worse now. The
alternate angles NJ which holes have been
scoupcd cut for anticipated flower beds are
about rs droary and forlorn sight as can be
imagined. The old plague ~ whir4ug sand is
as active us ever. and is reinforced by insnense
piles II lighter dirt. down which myria!s Of
children disport thcms"lNo, and from whence
arise clouds OF dust. which nu the neighhoring
streets and avenues to sufloration. II there is
u space in New York which should he carpeted
with grecnsward shaded with lofty and um-
hrag"ous trees. and made GLAD by the sparkle If
manyt 'nnians il, Is the barron square whirh
forms thr sole breathing place OF the east side
population.
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one cold after another viii. with many constitutions
securely establish the seeds OF consumption IN the sys
TEN IL you in need OF remedy ur lung trouble
or throat disease you VIII lind DR. Jaynes ExpectOran
always prompt and etieaeiOua-Ads
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Four sailors from the bark Johann lIoizcr-
land are in Ludlow street iAll. Il is Il question
whether they or the Captain Of the vessel should
bc there. On Thursday the sailors refused to
20 20 sea. saying that the lloi2crland was in an
unfit condition TO sail; their lives were in dan
ger II they went in her. The pilot who was
ready TO take them out concurrcd In their asser-
tion. The Captain promptly had them arrested
for mutiny. Tho question Is. which party tn
the controversy is in the right. II tho sailors
can establish the fact that the Hoizerand is un-
scaworthy. then may punishment be mc,rd out
To- the CAPTAIN. Justice 10 the four men who
are 10 .kcd up would demand that decision bc
speedily made
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safeguards will be thrown about both the Gov
ernment and the importer.


Although the crisp autumnal days are at
hand. and outdoor sports must be- brought
speedily 10 an end there remain yet several
events ot especial interest TO the sporting
world. To-day begins the fall meeting of the
Louisville Jockey club. at which all the famous
runners Of the famous blue grass country CON
test. II is the notable sporting event Of tho
season west of the Allcghnnies. There re-
Mains too the usual fall meeting OF tho Amcri-
can Jockey Club in Jerome Park. which IL
always attractive. COURTNEY and HANLAN are
to row the championship race for the honors OF
the continent. and the famous cricket eleven
from Australia will visit us. HuGHEs and
O'LEAEY are to walk for the championship at
long distances. while N minor events there are
scores on tho programme. The sporting season
has been this year unusually brilliant
The scores made at CrccdmoOr on Satur-
day in the long range match for the Wimbc-
don Cup must attract worldwide attention for
their excellence. The contestants were picked
men from teams of the entire country. the dis
tance one thousand yards the number Of shots
fired by each man thirty. The accuracy Of the
shooting may b. judged by comparison with
the scores of previous contests for the same
trophy. Major FULTON first won it from the
Englishmcn at Wimbledon 10y score of 1873
out Of possible 100. Then Mr.. ALLEN
captured 1t. scoring 1872. The third winner
wa7 Mr. SELPH. with record OF 1877. Three Of
the contestants Of Saturday beitorcd these
scores. Mr.. HYDE making lI3 and winning. Mr..
SUMNER li2. and Mr.. GRAY III. The last two
named made fifteen consecutive bull's-cycs-a
feat never. save once only. before accomplished.
Most astonishing Improvement in accuracy Of
shooting Is constantly being made-a result that
the rinemen are very ready TO acknowledge is
brought about largely by increased perfection
attained in the rifles used.
Daily globe., 1878-09-03
NEW YORK CUSTOM HOUSE.

Organization ofthe Congressional Commit
Tee OF NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Sherman's
Interest in the MISUNDERSTANDING Woods
Programme.
NEW YORK, Sept. 2.-The custom house
committee appointed by Congress, Fernando
Wood chairman, organized to-day, and will
begin its inquiries tomorrow. Mr.. Wood
submitted letter from Secretary Sherman
stating that he regarded the inquiry as SO i'm
portant to all the public services that he
hoped to personally attend during the meet
ings of the subcommittee with view to
promote in every possible way the COM
pleteness of the work proposed, and also
offering to the committee all the informa-
ton within his department. of directing the
custom officers of New York to furnish the
committee every facility for carving on the
investigation. Mr.. Wood then read a letter
OF his own to Collector Merritt, setting forth
that the scope of the inquiry will cover all
such matter as the resolution will authorize.
The precise points of investigation will re-
late to the practical entry of merchandise.
the methods of payment of duties, examina-
tlon OF invoices and valuation in appraise
ments, the system adopted for refunds.
bonding, the practicability of consolidating
departments or divisions and placing the
whole machinery under one head, so as to
secure more efficiency, less complication and
less cost of collection.
Daily globe., 1878-09-03
Champion Wing Shot.

Among the distinguished arrivals in the CITY
yesterday was Capt. A. 81. Bogardus, the cham
pion wing shot of the world and his son, aged
ls, the acknowledged champion of his age.
Capt. Bogardus comes here under an ENGAGE
ment with the State Agricultural society for
exhibitions of his very wonderful skill with
the gun. He will give his first exhibition to-
morrow afternoon in the following remarkable
attempt:
The captain will undertake to break 500
glass balls in less then forty minutes, loading
his own guns. To use three guns of different
weight and calibre. A 10 guage, weighing 10
lbs, II OF. shot; l2 guage,
weighing 7A lbs. o. shot; 20 guage,
weighing 51a lbs ID OF. shot. The balls to be
sprung from two or more traps, to be broken in
the air to count, and only one ball to be sprung
at time.
To verify his faith in his right to the title of
worlds champion, Capt. Bogardus has issued a
challenge, $1,000 to $500, to any person who
will attempt to equal his performance Wednes-
day afternoon. as announced above. To make
it especially binding he makes the odds greater
Tor Or. Carver, to whom he offers the odds of
$1,000 to 5000 That he means business is
shown by the fact of his depositing $500 for
felt with Secretary Judson.
Daily globe., 1878-09-03
BRITISH COLUMBIA.

Ihe Provincial Parliament MemoraJizes
the Queen for Separation Fro,1. the no
ninion-W Rich Gold Mines
VICTORIA, B. c., Sept. 2.-An address to
Queen Victoria, which passed in the assem-
bly, IA to ., prays that in event of the Domin-
Ion government failing to carry into effect
the settlement of 1874 on or before the fret
OF May next, Her Majesty will be graciously
pleased to order and direct that British Co.
lumbla shall thereafter have The right 70 ex-
cluslvely collect her customs and excise dn.
ties, and to withdraw from the union. and
snail also IN any event be entitled to be com
pensated by the Dominion for the losses sns-
tanned by reason of the post delays and fail
ure OF the Dominion government to carry
out their railway and other obligations to
the province.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 2.--yictoria dis
patch: The separation memorial has passed
the House by majority of six. Rich dig
glngs have been discovered in the Horse
Ely country, Cariboo. Chance miners are
making $40 to $50 to the hand daily.
Daily globe., 1878-09-03
Horse Stock.

L. E. 81. E. Perkins, of Red Wing, enter
seven head of Norman horses, among them
French Emperor" very fine stallion. ard a
number of his colts. The gentlemen will have
their stock in their stalls and ready to be seen
day.
r. Ogilvie, of Madison, Wis, came in with
Victor Hugo, very fine Norman stallion,
welghing 1900 lbs He is eight years old. In
addition there are two Clydasdales, each three
years old, Robinhood and J9e the Banker,
weighing over 1,600 lbs. each.
James o. Farrell, of st. Paul, effters HANDLE
tonian Chief in class No. far State stations.
He tie Is dark bay and weghs 1,2O0s pounds
His style and action is very fine, and there are
no better bred stations in the State.
David Dinnie, Jr.,'' is three-vear-o,d
Clydesdale stallion, owned by j. w. Thomas,
of Racine, Wis. He is a fine creature, three
years old and weighs l,56O pounds. .sLaude n
Tom, Jr.," owned by the same party. is an
English draft horse, five years old and weighs
1850 pounds.
Daily globe., 1878-09-03
Bench Show.

The bench show building is completed and
in ample order for the grand opening which
will take place to-day at 10 o'clock A. M. The
interior of the building has been Handsomely
decorated and fitted up in truly metropolitan
STYLE VIM. Milliken of st. Cloud, one of the
judges in the field trial, arrived last evening
with several dogs which are entered for the ex.
inhibition. 3. G. Sterling and G. B. Whitford. of
the st. Louis Kennel Club, arrived last even
ing with their celebrated dogs Boat, Clyte.
Blakely, Duck and Erin second, valued in the
aggregate at over 100000. This feature of the
exhibition has awakened deep interest among
og dog tanclers throughout all the Northwest
The building has been erected and finished off
with great care, and with an eye to the best in
terests of the. parties concerned.
Those desiring to take part in the field trial,
at or near St. Cloud, will report to superin
tendent Lincoln by September 5th, that trans
portation may be furnished them if thew so
desire.
Daily globe., 1878-09-03
occurred, owing to the return trail being laid

occurred, owing to the return trail being laid
too near the other one.
The field (some forty horsemen) who had
struggled agood deal up to this point, princi-
pally on account of the high fences, now got
together again. and on cast being made by
the master the hounds again picked up the
trail and went off at pace that made the best
mounted of the field look after themselv. $.
The fences in that part of the country are par
tlcnlarly high, and we were surprised to see
the manner in which the horses of the mem
bers of the Fairmont Hunt were ridden over
them, jumping with apparent ease rail fences
at least four feet six inches high.
One other slight check occurred in
theb ush close to the fair grounds, and
with this exception the hounds stuck
to their work well, the pace being evidently
too fast for some of the men who had come
with the intention of ''being there"
We did not see any mishap with the excep-
tion of one of the red coats making close con-
nection with mother earth owing to gopher
hole, but it didn't seem to trouble him as he
was mounted and in the front line Immediate
ly afterwards.
The boys all report having had good time and
intend to put in an appearance on Thursday
next when the next meet will take place.
Daily globe., 1878-09-03
Numerous Delegations,

Yesterday afternoon Mr.. W. D. Rogers re-
ceived telegram from Worthington announc-
ing that over 800 persons were en- route on the
train for the State fair, and asking that lodg-
ings be provided Mr.. Rogers hustled about.
found hunks for all, and went down the road to
Shakopee to meet the gang. He found that they
had been recruited from Sioux Fails and other
places along the route, and by tie time thev
reached st. Paul numbered 400 persons. All
were provided with places to sleep, and will
visit the fair grounds this morning.
The Tidal Wave left La Crosse yesterday with
800 State fair passengers bound for st. Paul,
and fifty more were taken on board at Winona
She will arrive to-day.
Every train from every direction comes
loaded down with visitors and the strangers in
the city already count by thousands. BY to-
morrow night they will count by tens Of thou
sands.
Daily globe., 1878-09-03
"Old Abe"

This famous eagle has a history. He was
captured by an Indian on Flandreau river, Wis
consin, when a nestling and subsequently be-
came the property of man whom the war
took into the army, member of the Eighth
Wisconsin. Old Abe went campaigning with
that regiment, and served all through the war.
He enlisted in 1861, and was mustered out with
the regiment in 1865. He is now II years old,
but since the war he has been on the retired
list and is drawing pension, consequently he
ont look more than 10 years of age. His
Fabhs have always been very reg
lar, exercise moderate, and he
ever drinks to excess. Like the old
attle-rent and begrimed flags. he is the prop
rty of the State of Wisconsin. He has
arger and more thrilling history than any
bird living or dead. His former master fell
victim to the war. The gallant Eighth never
suffered defeat when Old Abe was perched
upon their banners. The old gentleman is a
prominent officeholder, yet he is to certain
extent a sinecure bird, for he has nothing to do
but attend 9TH of July celebrations, army re-
unions, and by bis presence honor important
State and national events. Abe was Republi-
can up to the Centennial, but since then he has
changed his coat and now looks much better.
This noble bird of freedom will be at the fair
this week. and will occupy a conspicuous posi-
ton in the Presidents pavilion. No introduc-
tlon will be needed for he has met the Pres-
dent on several occasions. !
Daily globe., 1878-09-03
LIE Dues DEPARTMENT

Sends Outs Its Addition and Averaging of
Guess Words and Estimates Regarding
oats and Tobacco. Although the Chief
Is Hilariously Riding to the Great Minne-
sofa Fair.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2.-The condition of
oats as shown by the August return of the
agricultural department, as represented by
the 100 average of July, is 1O1. The crop
suffered from the extreme heat and other un
favorable influences of July. All the Atlantic
States north Of South Carolina, except
Massachusetts and Connecticut, show de-
cline, especially marked in Delaware, where
the average is but 20, against 100 in July.
The growth of the plant in some counties
was stunted by drought and caused to rust
by excessive rain. In others the crop ran to
straw, and the heads filled poorly. South
Carolina, Georgia and Florida show an i'm
provement. Winter sowing has given an
increased vitality to the crop. Alabama,
Mississippi and Arkansas show decline.
Louisiana and Tennessee raised their stand
ard. West Virginia and Kentucky fall off
from their previous high figures OF the
States north of the Ohio river, Ohio, Mich
igan and Missouri show an improvement.
All others report a decline; also California.
The crop enjoyed varied conditions of
growth in the Mississippi Valley and on the
Pacific coast extreme range of variation be-
tween 70 in Delaware and 113 in Ten
nessee. Most of the States ranged between
los and 95.
The twelve largest tobacco growing States
report the following averages in August, viz
Kentucky, 80; Virginia, 80; Missouri, 95;
Tennessee, IS; Maryland, 81; Pennsylvania,
IS; North Carolina, "a; Ohio, So; Indiana.
Is; Connecticut, 105; Illinois, ss; Massa-
chusetts, 1O5. The tobacco field of the
Connecticut valley is the only one that
shows animprovement during July. In all
other parts of the great tobacco field the
crop has fallen off or is in average con-
dition.
Daily globe., 1878-09-03
Poultry Department

Ed. Bogart of Winona, is in charge of this
branchof the great show. Mr.. Bogart exhibits
large number of the various breeds of fowls
and cage of beautiful pigeons. Among the
number were several coops of. light Brahmas
and brown Leghorns, several coops of game
cocks, a coop of mottled Plymouth Rock fowls,
and Others. They are all very fine birds. Fred
johnson, of st. Pau, exhibits pair of beauti-
full brown Leghorns.
Arthur S. Jones &Co. make good showing
with half dozen coops including two Young
bald headed eagles. These two birds we're cap
tured in their nests before they were old enou III
tospread their pinions. They are row sixty five
days old and look healthy and as satisfied as
II they were on their native cliffs or above the
clouds taking observations of the sun. In this
catalogue may be mentioned pair of part
ridge cochins, one pair of buff cochins, one of
white Chlnas' pair of white leghorns, one of
brown. pair of silver. spangled Hamburgs. a
pair of Plymouth Rocks, a pair each of dark
and light brahmas and a pair of bantams. The
fowl EXHIBIT is quite extensive and there are
many more to come. A much larger house is
needed to contain them.
Daily globe., 1878-09-03
The Spacious Buildings Filled With Ele-
CANT, Elaborate and Wonder
ful Displays.
ALL OF THE GREAT ATTRACTION
Rife Shooting Already Begun-Races
i'll Progress and Entertainment
Immense.
THE PROGRAMME FOR TODAY.
1t Embraces Trotting and Running
Races, Shooting by Carver, the
Shetland Ponies, Etc.

Energy can accomplish wonders but it can't
build city and place upon exhibition therein
the products of the world But inspired by
tho indomitable will and energy of George r.
Finch, the president of the State Agricultural
society OF Minnesota the opening OF the nine
teenth annual exhibition of the society at z
Z o clock yesterday morning, found such a won
derful feat almost an accomplished fact True,
the hour of opening found much of the work of
preparation in an uncompeted state, but the real
work accomplished was something really won
derful, alike creditable to the fair manage
ment and exhibitors. The score and more of
new buildings were nearly completed all suf-
nclently SO SO h Tor the reception of goods. With
In the buildings all was busy preparation and
confusion, though gradually, as the day pro-
gressed, order gave place to chaos, though at
nlshtfall there was still large amount of
labor to be done to get the exhibits in the diff
terent buildings in place. and everything in
reaoihess Tor the proper reception
of visitors. Appreciating this fact
there was no cessation of the
work OF preparation last night. but busy hands
urged forward by willing hearts, kept steadily
on during the night, and this morning will see
nearly everything in shape, and the State fair
exhibition su, cessfuly launched. That the
exhibition is to be q grand bewldering suc-
demonstra ed beyond question. All of the
buildings contain many features worthy of
special mention. but with the confused condi-
ton of things yesterday, any detailed descrip-
ton at this time would be out of place and
such mention is therefore left until tomorrow.
The exhibition was formally opened at 7
O'Clock yesterday, at which time the gate-tend-
ers and ticket-sellers took their allotted places
AS was expected, there was no rush to the
grounds, but there was a steady flow OF visitors
all day long, and at times there were fully 2 900
speeta ora on the ground. The Wis tors, almost
without exception, paid their first visits to the
STOCK stables, those containing the trottine
wonders, Rarus Edwin Forrest, Lulu and
Great Eastern, being the main points of inter
est, these stables being surrounded continuous
iy. The stables of the stock horses, and blood
cd cattle, were also centres of attraction In
short, though chaos regned as rule, as is
usual on the opening day of such exhibitions
there was multitude of attractions to occupy
the time and fully meet the expectations of all
During the day the exhibit of stock was largely
added to by fresh arrivals of horses and cattle.
Daily globe., 1878-09-03
Hardware Hail Exhibltion.

Prendergast Bros, of st. Paul, make a
magnificent display in this building of ranges.
furnaces, parlor and other heaters. Their
space is sixty-six feet in length, extending
along the north side of the building. The
exhibit taken together is certainly worthy of
more than passing mention.
The Hall Safe company make creditable
display of their fire and burglar proof safes,
of safes, locks, etc. 0''
j. H. Breidert, hardware merchant, st. Paul.
displays fine assortment of stoves, meat and
other saws, builders' tools, house scales and
other goods.
2. A. Bergsma, contractor and builder of
st. Paul, exhibits an interesting display of
mouidlngs, sash, doors, blinds and fancy
city. - 'Ae
Daily globe., 1878-09-03
TJ0cE Sports.

AS per announcement, the track sports to be
given IN connection with the fair were inaueu-
rated at P. NJ. The management of this inn
portant feature of the great exhibition has
been placed in the hands of the following
named gentlemen, and judged by the manner
IN which they discharged the delicate duty i'm
posed upon them yesterday, they are the right
men IN the right place. viz: Hon. Vim. Nc
Kaslck' of Saltwater, starting judge; Hon.
John l.. Merriam, Major Ben. Thompson, John
Harrington, Esq, and MIR. Adams, assistants
and timers
FIRST on the programme was the appearance
upon the track of the king of the trotting turf,
trus, appropriately designated Royal Rarus
He was led upon the track blanke,ed by his
groom, the blanket being removed just before
he came In front of the grand stand By his
side OF course trotted his inseparable COM
panion. the little Scotch terrier, who acts as if
the entire responsibility for the safety of the
noble horse rested exclusively with him. Be-
hind the horse walked the ever watchful GUS
todian of the horse, Mr.. John Splan of Cleve-
land, o., under whose careful training and iu-
dlclons treatment, the horse has developed into
the fastest trotter in the world Walked back
and forth in front of the grand stand, so that
all present had fair look at the noble animal,
he was returned to his stable With his an,
pearance MIR. Mckusick made the following
announcement: Ladies' and gentlemen: The
horse now being exhibited on the track is
Rarus, the fastest trotter in the world. He is
ii years of age, weighs $50 pounds, and is
owned by MIR. Conkling, of New York He is
present here under contract with the State fair
management for an exhibition of his wonder
full speed. This exhibition will be Wednesday
afternoon next when Mr.. Splan hopes he will
be able to beat his own unparalleled time,
2:l3M."
The next event was trotting in the 2:38 class.
tor which there were three starters, viz; b. g.
Grape. Vine, entered by A. O. Whipple, North
field; b. g. Billy Boy, by Henry Kelly, of Du-
buque, Iowa, and g. g. Gray Dick by H.
Adams, of Owatouna. The race was settled in
three straight heats by Billy Boy, who won
with such comm anding ease as to detract some
what from the interest. The following is de-
tailed description of the race
First heat-Fhe horses got off on the first
trial. Grape Vine a little in the lead with Billy
Boy second and Gray Dick good third.
though the latter broke badly on the first turn.
and bef. re he could be settled he was good
twelve lengths in the rear Grape Vine led to
the quarter in 80 seconds. but soon after pass
Daily globe., 1878-09-03
A Span of Elk for the Fair.

Dir. A. Fl. Moore's span of elk attracted much
attention on the grounds yesterday. Their
names are Dexter and Dasher. Dexter weiehs
SIG pounds and Dasher 500 pounds. They are
years old each, well broke TO harness, and Mr..
Moore says so we'll trained that woman can
drive them. They were captured on Rice river
days old. 1t is an easy matter for them to
travel sixteen miles an hour and have two men
and buggy; and it is said they can travel 100
miles as easy horse team can fifty. Their
antlers are in what the hunters term the
velvety stage: This afternoon they are to be
harnessed and driven to a carriage on the track,
and SO each day throughout the fair.