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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-07-27
HOMAGE TO THE CHIEF.
English Liberals Honor the Grand
Old Man, Gladstone.

LONDON, July 26.-The National Lib
eral club was tastefully decorated this
evening in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Glad
stone, VINO yesterday celebrated their
golden wedding. There were 1000 per-
sons present, including a large num-
Der of peers and members of the house
of commons and many ladies. Viscount
Oxenbridge presented to MI. and Mrs.
Gladstone an album, the work of the
leading artists, commemorative OF the
occasion. Mr.. Gladstone. in accept
ing the gift, made an eloquent and
pathetic speech, which was free
from political references. He said he
felt as if drowned in an ocean OF kind
ness and he appreciated their good will.
He deemed it a noble calling to serve
people such as they, and he hoped they
would all partake of the full blessings
belonging to them as Britons and
Christians Mr.. and Mrs. Gladstone
took their departure from the hall amid
a scene of greatest enthusiasm.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-07-27
MERCHANTS HOTEL STAKE.
This Time Miss Belle. a FavOrite,
Takes the Race.


Takes the Race.
For this race Miss Belle was first
favorite at 3 to 5, and looked as fit as
ever two-year-oid did when Taral
showed her down to the start at a pretty
lively crack. Ray, on Blarney Stone,
seemed pretty good stuff to handle, and
the crowd forgot all about the 112
pounds up when they backed the chest
nut colt to win. There was the usual
iockeying at the post, Alarm Belle
breaking away in the lead and Miss
Belle cutting up all over the course.
Carrie Lee hugged the post and refused
to get away until the fourth try, when
the flag fell, with Miss Belle in the
lead, Abiline second and Lulu b third,
The field we're close up, and several
good ones among them. At the quarter
TaTal smiled. or says he did, got grip
on the bay tilly'S mouth. ana dropped
back second to Abiline. with Eilke
cracking Lulu B along at killing pace
at third. Coming into the stretch abb
Iene was first by a length from Miss
Belle. Taral still holding the tilly and
waiting for the finish. Twelve lengths
from the post Taral stood up and Just
touched her with the spur, got to first
in four strides, and passed the judges
first by length. Abilene second. ,,Blar-
ney Stone two lengths behind at third,
Julia Magee a close fourth and Carrie
Lee out of the running for the last half.
Time, I:O4%. Summary:
Third Race Merchants Hotel handicap
$500 added by Merchants hotel, st. Panl; of
which 500 to second and $50 to third. A
free handicap of $40 each if not declared
ont Entries Wednesday, July "a. Weights
and declarations, Thursday July %. Five
furlongs.
Prince Charlie -LinueU, IOS. Taral.. L
j. K McGibben's b Abilene, Adrian
Blue Bonnet. 1IO, Jones......... ........
C. Weatherford's ch 2 Blarney Stone Jr,
Blarneystone-C Comet 112, Ray. 3
Time .O484
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-07-27

out for preliminary gallop, with War
wick up. The Governor loomed up in
excellent condition and caught the eyes
of the people in the stand, though the
nigs asserted with much force that he
hadn't sweat an ounce for two days, and
stood no show to win. Charlotte j was
in tip top condition, and went down to
the flag with a stride that strengthened
the faith of her adherentS. Stevenson
looked confident and expected the bay
f1lly to win in canter. Blantyre's
form was not brilliant in the canter
down, but surprised the critics IN the
home stretch OF the race. When the
flag fell, Blantyre, under Kay. had tne
lead. with Gov. Ross second, Charlotte
J third. and the others at his glrtlS. AT
the quarter Ray pulled III his mount
and began saving him for the stretch,
Gov. Ross coming to first and
Charlotte j to second, with Stephenson
sure of a win. and riding easily. At
the half Charlotte J had the lead by a
half length from Gov. Ross run out,
Blantyre under hard pull at third and
Adriatic last all the way round by from
five lengths at the quarter to twelve
lengths at the finish. When Ray stood
up and Just fiicked the bay colt with
the whip he came to first place without
an effort. Ray riding to the finish well
back in his saddle and winning easily
in :26 by two lengths from Charlotte J
with Gov. Ross at third, Parkhiil
fourth and Adriatic out of the running.
Ray rode his old style of waiting race
over the three quarters to the stretch
and was sure of the finish from the
half. Summary:
Second race, selling. purse S4OO, of which
S75 to second and S25 to third: for maidens
three years old and upwards; 81 600 weight
of age. Allowances; 2 lbs. tor each SlOO to
$500; lbs for each 500 less. Thirteen
siXteenths.
Milton Young's 3, BIantyre, by Lelaps.
dam Blanche, 1O2, Ray. ......... =. ...- l
D. O'Brien's 3, Charlotte j, by Planer-
old. dam Lucille Bohn. 50, Stevenson. 2
s. Berry's c 3. Gov. Ross. by Silent Friend.
dam Nep Hall. I02. Warwick. .......-... 3
nplaced-Parkhill, Adriatic, Jou Jou-
T-sDG
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-07-27
HOTEL RYAN HANDICAP.
BridgeIight Carried All the Money
and Won Easily.

For the Hotel Ryan handicap Bridge
light was hot favorite, with Taral up,
and on the gallop down strengthened
himself IN the estimation of the crowd
by his style of going. This was the
best start of the day, the field getting
awav at the first try. with Bridgelight,
under Taral, in the lead, and the other
three close up, with Dad Sc cond.
Tenacity third. At the quarter Bridge
light increased his lead under pull to
two lengths, with Ray showing Tenacity
up to second place, and Dad, with Fox
ND. at third. From the half it was a
procession, with Bridgelight first by two
lengths from TenacIty and under a pull,
Winning Ways third and Dad fourth.
At the finish Bridgelight led by two
lengths from Tenacity, Winning Ways
a length behind. and with Dad, running
a dead heat. Time, 1921. Summary:
Fifth race, Hotel Ryan handicap; 500
added by Hotel Ryan, st. Paul, OF which
$50 to second and $50 to third: for three
vear-olds and upwards; a free handicap OF
SO each if not declared out; entries, We'd
nesday. July "a; weights and declarations,
Thursday. July %; mile and a sixteenth.
s. T. Raydon's c Bridgelight. Brlgadler-
Romping Girl. 112, Taral. ........... !
". r. Letchers C 4 Tenacity. Ten Brock
Vivacity. I05, Ray .......................2 2
W. II. Sanderman's b 3 Winning Ways,
King Attractive, 9S, Warrick-. E. :. 8
j. H. Thompson's br Dad, ChilHcothe-
Syren, 100, Fox. Observation-Disclosures.
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sign after we have voted, he is not worthy
to live among US. and he will be remem-
bered.
He then called upon all who favored
the treaty to rise. Not an Indian moved.
He made the second call for those will
ing to sign, but they were still silent.
He then called upon all who would not
sign to rise, and every Indian sprang TO
his feet with genuine war who0p. Ihe
meeting was OF course unknown to the
commissioners, none of whom were
present. But it is believed they have
heard of the result. Sitting Bull has
not been idle. He has been at work
among the Indians night and day, and
has done his share towards poisoning
their minds against the treaty. He has
a following among the worst Indians on
the reservation, and it may be depended
upon that none of these will sign. The
first conference was held to-day,
Gov. Foster and Mayor Warner explain
ing the treaty after brief Introductory
speech by Agent Mclaughlin, IN which
he gave the reds some persuasive COM
pliments. The Indians had very little
to say, listening in silence, and betray-
ing no
INDICATION OF THEIR FEELINGS
save in the StOlidity which betokened an
Indifference TO the remarks OF the COM
missioners. They were not slow, how
ever. in giving expression 70 their glee
when it was announced that fifteen
beeyeS would be given to them tO-mor-
row. The next conference Will be held
on Monday next, when an effort may be
made to have them sign. They all re-
turned to their camps tonight and will
hold another council for the discussion
of the treaty. They have several young
Indians reporting the proceedings and
are allowing no point OF vantage to eS-
cape their notice. The commissioners
have made good impression on them,
and while the Indians admit they feel
kindly toward the commissioners per-
SOnally they are loud III their denuncla-
tionS of the successive attempts of the
government to get their lands. There
will be some interesting scenes before
the conference at this point IS ended.
STILL SIGNING AT CHEYENNE.
Special to the Globe
PIERRE, Dak., July 26.-Late reports
from Cheyenne state that 1856 Indians
have signed, and are still slowly sigh
ing. The prospects are very encourage
ing that the necessary three-fourths
will be had.
DRIFTING GOOSE SIGNS.
Special to the Globe
CHAMBERLAIN, Dak., July 26.-Drift-
Goose, chief next in rank to White
Ghost at Crow Creek agency, has at
last signed the treaty. He bitterly Op-
posed the bill while the Sioux COM
mission was at that agency. The total
number of signatures now secured at
Crow Creek is about 200, being over
seventy that have signed since the COM
mission left.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-07-27
LIKE LOT OF MAGPIEs.
South Dakota Statemakers Do
NOtbiup but Chatter.

SIOUX FALLS, Dak., July 26.-The
convention met at o'clock this morn
ing and was in session nearly all day.
The main feature of the proceedings
has been the consideration OF the report
of the committee on schedule and ordi-
nance. A few days ago resolution was
referred to the Judiciary committee.
asking their opinion as to the power of
the convention to provide for the eiec-
ton of clerk of the circuit court at the
October election. no such provision
seeming to be made by the omni-
bus bill. The committee reported
that in their Judgment the con-
ventiou had such power, and to-day en-
bodied their opinion in an amendment
to the schedule to that effect. Then fol-
lowed a lengthy discussion on this point.
1t is held by some that the clerk OF the
court was purely county officer. and
that under the omnibus bill all county
officers hold over until the next general
election. vacancies to be filed by the
board of county commissioners. The
amendment was finally defeated. An
other amendment to the schedule was
proposed, providing for modified form
of the Australian system. Here again
the question OF the powers of the con-
vention arises. The matter was under
discussion when the convention ad
journed.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-07-27
MoNoPoLIEs DENOUNCED.
Washington Statemakers Are Get
ting Themselves DisIiked.

OLYMPIA, W. t., July 26.-The COM
mittee on corporations reported to-day
in convention. The report provides
that corporations must be formed
under the laws. Common car
riers are subjected to legis-
lative control; must not discrim-
mate in rates. and long and short haul
clauses, similar to interstate commerce
law are named. No railroad corpora
ten shall consolidate with any other
company. 1t provides for railroad
commission exercising control over all
common carriers. MOnopOlies are
roundly denounced and strictly forbid
den, and any combination to raise
the price of commodities or tranSpOrta-
ton is made punishable by law. Great
opposition to the constitution is already
being manifested throughout the terri
tory, and an organized effort will be
made to defeat it if several of the pres
ent articles are not greatly amended.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-07-27
To-Day's Events and Pools.
The entries for to-day are:


First race, three-fourths Of mile, selling
Enterprise, 1OI; Governor Ross, 102; Alta,
l05; Anna, 105; Costilion, 10Y; No More,
112.
Second race. ffteen-SlXteenthS OF mile,
selling-The Elk. 100: Cora Fisher. 1O3;
Roderick Dhu, IO5; Lotion l09
Third race, five eighths of mile-Miss
Belle, 10; Willie NJ. 10; Spring Dance,
40; Grace Ely, 10; Lena Ban, ITO; Jennie
Gronrud. 105.
Fourth race, one mile-Kate Malone. 103;
Longalght, l0S; Louis dor, 90; Woodcraft,
1OS; Castaway II, 112; Mamie Fonso, 1O3 :;
Mabel. I13; Stony Montgomery, 1O7 Som
erset IO5; Dad. 103; BridgelighE III.
Fifth race, one and One-siXteenth miles.
Twin City Exposition stakes-Sallie Hagan,
90; Nevada, 10Y; Cassius, 102; Brown Prln
cess, IO4; Irish Dan, 90.
LAST NIGHTS POOLS.
Pools were sold Iast night on to-day's
races as follows:
First Race-Castilian, $40; Enterprise, So !;
the others at 81.
Second Race - Lotion even against the
field.
Third Race-Entry. $50: field, S14.
Fourth Race-Mamie Fonso, SO; Cast
away. $40; Mabel, 5: others So, bar Dad and
LOngalight in the field for S4.
Fifth Race-Beyerwyck stable (Cassius and
Brown Princess), $40; Sallie Hagan, SO;
field, 81.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-07-27
A FAVORITE FOOLED.
Oracle d Takes the First Race
From AIphOnse HandiIY.


The first bell rang brides and saddles
at D. m. sharp. and Lord GrosvenOr
was first inside the rails. closely fol-
lowed by Bon Air. About a dozen
false starts were made. with Lord GTOS-
yenOT playing mOuntebank at the post,
assisted by Bonnie King. They got
away with a good start on the fifth try,
with EOsteral, Taral up, in the lead, and
Bonnie King, under EiIke, a close sec
Ond, McLelen crOWding Oracle hard at
third place. At the quarter Fosteral
still had the lead with the next two in
the same order as at the start, and Lord
GTOSVenOT last. AT the half McLelen
stood up in his saddle and began to
ride, coming up over the leaders in the
next quarter without using the whip.
The order at the three-quarters was
Oracle d first and full of going, Bonnie
King second. hard ridden. AlphOnSe
third. fresh as a daisy, with Wellington
working hard for place, and Fink. with
the brown thTee-year-oId making de-
termined try for hOnOrs. At the finish
Oracle d was in just with two lengths
of a lead from Bon Air, and AlphOnse
third. two lengths in the rear. The
rest of the field were close up under the
whip and run to death. McLelen rode
a splendid race, held tight wrist on
his mount to the half and came in,
hands down, an easy winner III 1:3215.
Fink rode the same same sort of race.
but waited little too long and couldn't
pick up the distance. 1t was a pretty
race, the field being close enough for
comfort at the half, and all but the first
three punched at the finish. Summary:
First Race-Selling; purse S40O, of which
SO to second and S25 to third. For three
year-olds and upwards; 81, 400 weight for
age Allowances: One pound for each 500
to $500; two pounds for each S1O0 less.
Seven furlOngs.
@. c. Gray's b m GracIe D. Billet-Lucille
Western, 1O4, McLellen. 1
c. P. Finks br C, 3, Bon Air, Vanderbilt
Jeanette, 104, owner rup................. 2
g. c. Whites AlphOnse b C, 3, Planeroid-
Lady Barnes. 104, Wellington. ....... 3
Ran unplaced-Lord Grosvenor. FosteraI
Bonnie King, Vice Regent Time, 1:32I2.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-07-27
LOST IN A CREVAssE.
A Correspondent Loses His Life
in Alaska.

Special to the Clone.
WINNIPEG. July 26.-The following
is an extract from a letter to United
States Consul Taylor from Sitka,
Alaska, dated July IL: 'Please be on
the lookout for any news about the loss
of young man. Bryce by name. from
Nebraska, on the Pacific glacier, near
the Muir Glacier. GIascier bay, Alaska.
He was a correspondent for syndi-
cate, New York World, Chicago Tri-
bune, etc., and is supposed to be lost in
a crevasse. His companion, young
man, came on board while we were at
the Muir glacier. Bryce had been miss
ing three days then. His companion
was getting Indians to help him in the
search. There is little hope that his
body can be recovered"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-07-27
The Betting Yesterday.

First races to 5 AIphonse. 7 to 1 Bon
Air, 5 to1 Oracle D, to 1 Bonnie King,
10 toI Wee Regent 20 to Lord Grosven-
or 40 to l Fosteral.
second race to 5 Charlotte j. 8 to l
Blantyre, . to l Gov. Ross, to Adriatie,
to l Parkhill.
Third race-Belle. even money. 5 to l
Abilene, II to l Barney 5 to l Lulie B, 1
to l Alarm Belle, ID to l Julia Magee, 10
to l Carrie Lee.
Fourth Race-Even money on st. Leger,
5 to l Castilian, to 1 Kedar Kahn, 10 to l
Stella Is to 1 Antonio, > TO l Vivian. 10 to l
Joe, to l Enterprise, 10 to Blantyre, 10
to l No More.
Fifth Race to / Bridgelight. 4 to 1 Dad,
3 to l Tenacity. 5 to l Winning Ways
Sixth Race-1 to Linguist. 3 to l Nettie
Watkins, to l Fosteral, 8 to 1 Philip S.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-07-27
CHIPPEWAS ARE CRANKY.
The Commission 81 as Secured No
Signatures at White Earth.
Special to the Globe,

Special to the Globe.
DETROIT, Mimi, July 26-Matters
are not running smoothly for the COM
mission that is now at White Earth en-
deavoring to get the signatures of the
Indians to the Nelson bill. After sug-
gesting many questions to the commits
sion in reference to the bill, the Indians
took deei( ed stand against opening
any portion OF the White Earth reserva-
tiOn to settlement. The commission is
desirous of opening at least six towns.
upon which is pine timber. There have
been several stormy sessions, and the
Indians are not in good humor. so that
it will be difficult task to secure their
consent. The commission has been in
session at White Earth ten days. and as
yet has not secured any signatures to
fba hill
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-07-27
ParaIyzed His Legs.

Special to the Globe
JORDAN, July 26.-During the fire.
quent thunder showers of yesterday
afternoon Carl Schnitz, who resides on
his farm about five miles south Of this
place, was struck by lightning while re-
cIining under tree few yards from
his residence. The lightning struck
the tree and tore it to pieces. and de-
scending to the ground, struck Mr..
Schnitz in the body completely paralyz-
ing his legs. 1t struck his hip. ran
across the abdomen. melting his watch
case. burned a streak down and ran off
at one foot. Hopes are entertained of
his recovery.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-07-27
sHANTUNG SUBMERGED.
The yellow River Again Over
flows Its Banks.

SHANGHAI, July 26.-The Yellow
river has again burst its banks in Shan
tung, inundating an immense extent of
country. There is twelve feet of water
through ten large governmental dis
triets. The loss of life and property
is incalculable. The government au-
thorities at Pekin are diSmayed. Owing
to the incapacity of the local author
tiles. foreign engineering aid in order
to permanently repair the channel Of
,the river is considered imperative.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-07-27
Death of G. w. Taylor.

Special 70 the GIODe.
AUSTIN, Mimi, July &c. W. Tay-
lor, prominent merchant and capital
ist Of this place, died this morning after
a brief illness. Deceased formerly
lived at Spring Valley, and was well ac-
duainted throughout Southern Mime
sofa, and had hosts of friends all
through the state. A meeting of the
boardof trade was held this forenoon and
suitable resolutions passed. All places
of business will be closed tomorrow
during the funeral.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-07-27
soIace for Lottery Ticket Holders.

PARIS. July 26.-The civil tribunal
has decided that the Panama Canal
company cannot compel the holders of
lottery bonds to pay the outstanding in
stallments, but that the holders of such
bonds are still liable to be called upon
to make pro rata payments to the ex-
tent of quarter of the nominal value
of the bonds. Where installments have
been paid in advance the company
must refund the money.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-07-27
RAINS ABOUT DICKINSON.
The Great Drouth Broken in
Western Dakota.

Special to the Globe.
DICKINSON, OAK. July 26.-During
the past week this section of the country
has enjoyed numerous rains. and it is
still raining, so that the drOuth seems
completely broken. Farmers estimate
that the wheat in Stark county will
yield full half crop, and as the acreage
is nearly double that of last year they
will be in fair shape. Oats will yield
more than half a crop. Corn, millet
and vegetables will yield full crops,
and with these the farmers of this coun-
ty will be we'll prepared for the winter.
The general prosperity of this section
may be estimated from the fact that
only three persons in the county, one a
man who is crippled and unable to work
and two women, are receiving assist
ance from the county. Stockmen say
the rains insure plenty OF grass ana hay
OH the ranges for the coming winter.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-07-27
Crushed by the Cars.

Special to the Globe.
EAU CLAIRE, Wis, July 26.-Dennis
Kelly, a single man, fell under the cars
while attempting to board train at the
Forest street crossing of the Chicago,
Milwaukee 81 ST. Paul railway this aft
eFnoon. One leg was cut OFF just above
the knee, and a portion OF the foot on
the other leg was crushed. He was
taken to the American hospital for
treatment.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-07-27
Fire Caused by Friction.

Special to the Globe.
CoKATo, Mimi, July 26.-The eleva-
tor owned by the Minnesota & Dakota
Elevator company, containing $500
bushels of wheat. was burned to-day.
The fire broke out in the upper part at 5
O'Clock, and was caused by friction of
the machinery. Owing to the scant
supply of water the work of the citizens
was confined to keeping the other build
ings from burning.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-07-27
George S. Packard Dead.

SpeclaI 70 the GIoDe-
WINoNA, July 26.-George S. Pack
ard. of ST. Louis. died last night. He
was manager of the great bag manu-
factory, Bemis Brothers, of st. Louis.
and came here four weeks ago to visit
his sister. Mrs. S. W. Morgan, He had
never been sick, but was seized with
heart trouble of some mysterious
nature, of which he died. He was sixty
years old and very prominent man in
st. Louis and on the river. DR.. Gilbert
held funeral services to-day and the re-
mains were sent to st. Louis.
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Struck by the Wind.

Speclal 10 tne GlODe.
OwAToNNA. Mimi. July 26,-Reports
from the county show that the storm
was more severe than at first thought.
Small grains are badly lodged, which
Will materially affect the crops for this
county. In the town of Medford large
barn was blown down. The platform of
the depot building at the village of Med
ford was taken away from the building,
carried across the railroad track and
piled up against the fence by the wind.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-07-27
Montana Democrats Are Awake.

GpGUIdI 70 Ult O1OUC.
HELENA. Mont, July 26.-The Demo
cratic central committee met here to-
day for consultation and to fix the ap-
portionment for representation in the
convention to nominate state officers.
The convention. which will consist of
i74 members, will be held at Anaconda
about the middle of August. After the
Republican convention shall have been
held the date is to be fixed definitely by
the chairman of the central committee.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-07-27
Dinner to Minister Lincoln.

LONDON, July 26.-Sir John Henry
PuIston, NJ. P. for Devonport. gave a
dinner in the house of commons this
evening to Robert 7. Lincoln, the
United States minister, Chauncey NJ.
Depew, Attorney General Webster, Sir
James FERGUSON, under secretary of
the foreign office; G. 7. Ritchie, pres
dent OF the local government board: Sir
Lyon Playfair, Nh. Labouchere and
others,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-07-27
BIeedhorn Will Go Up.

Special to the Globe.
CRooKsToN, Minn.. July 26.-The
jury in the case of William Bleedhorn.
charged with completely in the SenhoIdt
outrage, after being out tWenty-four
hours brought in verdict of assault in
the third degree. The case of Will
lam Welch, charged with the same
crime, was given to the jury to-day, but
as vet no verdict has been rendered.