St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-10
MINNEAPOLIS.
BETTING ON ELECTION.

Ii is simply astonishing. and almost
appalling, the amounts that were WaS-
cred upon the result OF the recent cleo
ton: parti cularly so upon mayor. The
Democrats were positive that Winston
woald win by handsome majority.
Men who could not afford to lose SO bet
their savings fer months and even years.
Somc even borrowed money and then
gave odds, which ran as high as ten to
one on WinSt0n'S election. They would
not believe he was defeated for full
twenty-four hours after election and
stubborniy refused to hedge. Repubil-
cans were, not ANXIOUS to bet against
him and generally only consented to bet
because they could not stand the roast
ing they received. or because the big
odds offered them were so tempting as
10 constitute good bet il they lost.
Some of the bets made were fool
hardy in the sense that they were made
by men who could i'll afford to lose.
A young real estate dealer in Temple
court lost the only house and lot he
owned, which represented his all. a
confectionery dealer on Franklin ave-
nue., is $50 out on election, but con-
SiderS himself a lucky man at that. he
started out in business in small way
couple of years ago. and by economy
and attention to business has paid
for a neat little stock, and
has built up fair trade. He was SO
confident Cleveland would be elected
that he wanted to back his opinion with
money so he mortgaged his little
stock for $500. Afterwards. he got to
thinking and considered that he was
foolish to hazard an amount that would
we'll nigh ruin him, SO he slapped
a second mortgage on his place for $500
and hedged on Harrison. AS 1t turned
out he is only out $50 he paid as COM
missions on the mortgages. but consid--
ers he is lucky not to lose more and
vows he will never bet on election
again.
A romance which hinges on an cleo
ton bet has created a sensation among
the tenants of the Boston block. A
cigar stand fitted into niche in the
corridor leading from the entrance to
the elevator is presided over by Miss
May Noght. She is a lively brunette,
with bright smile and nod for every
one, and such are her powers of pleas
ing that it is rarely when some
lover of the weed is not found Standingin
front of her stand. Business men have
been known to 90 out of their way sew
eral blocks in order to purchase their
cigars of her, and in fact she is quite a
general favorite. A few days previous
TO election a young real estate dealer
named John w. Conlan, undertook to
bluff Miss May. They had been quite
friendly and intimate, and he showed
his confidence in Harrison's election by
making a novel wager. If Cleveland,
her favorite, was elected they were not
10 speak until another presidential
electioni If Harrison, his favorite, won
they were to marry before Christmas.
She took him up and two gentlemen who
heard their conversation Immediately
presented their cards so Miss Voight
might call upon them as witnesses
if Mr.. Conlan was inclined to back out
in case Cleveland was defeated. AS
Harrison was elected, Mr.. Conlan can
consider himself engaged to be married,
and it is said he not only accepts the
situation, but considers himself lucky
man. as do all who are acquainted With
his fiancee.