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the way of costumes; but there was.
NEVERTHELESS, no dearth yesterday
among the fair daughters of Minneapo-
lis of costumes which lent charm to
whatever portion of the grand stand
was occupied by them. Although the
..horsey" girl and her predileetion for
betting are. as yet, comparatively nm
known in Minneapolis, there were sew
eral of the dear creatures who did not
hesitate to make small wagers of bon
bons, gloves, etc.. the fair maidens'
choice being governed by the appear
ance of the jockey as much as by any
thing. Of course they always won. As
for the uncles and cousins and brothers
of these dear young ladies, they
patronized the betting ring to the ex-
clnsion of everything else, and they did
not always win. if one may Judge from
the expressions which their faces wore
as they stepped from the train. All in
all, however, the Minneapolis people
seemed to be we'll satisfied, and they
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and caused thrill to run through the
veins of those who had played, the
favorite as they swung past the stand
in company. When the bugle sent them
down to the start it was matter of gen..
eral comment that a handsomer bunch
never went away at the drop of flag.
There was but little fooling at the post.
Verge dor broke away couple of
times, but was promptly got back into
line, and then down went the flag and
they were off, with Davidson in the
lead, Rosemont second, kobespierre
third, Prince Fonso, hard held by
Hathaway. at fourth, and the other two
neck and neck length behind. At the
quarter it was still Davidson by length
from Robespierre, passing Rose
mont, and the field at their heels.
Prince Fonso, under light pull, was
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ernor had clear cinch on the nomlna-
tion that the opposition of the Henne-
pin delegation was laughed at. This
was all the more marked when the st.
Louis delegation was reported favora-
bic to Merriam. The action of the
ScandinavianS was altogether unlocked
for, and that is what made their deci-
sion all the more unwelcome to GOV.
Merriam and his henchmen.
But will this Nelson boom amount to
anything? Is there not probability
that it will die a-borning?
Well-seasoned politicians, anti-Mer-
riam men, too, last evening expressed
grave doubts whether anything would
be accomplished. 1t is too late in the
day. No one can, or will, deny that
Merriam has secured a majority of the
delegates, and every one knows that he,
of all candidates, is not the man to lose
votes in convention. He clearly de-
monStrated this at the last state RepuD-
lican convention. Therefore the re-
nomination of Gov. Merriam may be
looked for unless-well, unless the un-
expected happens.
The managers probably attempted to
fix up slate late last evening, but their
work IN that direction must certainly be
futile. Whatever states may be made
for the disposition of the various offices
cannot fail but be broken by the con-
vention. There are so many candi-
dates and their interests are so various
that no one can even surmise who will
make up the ticket to be selected to-
day.
Col. Dave Clough, of Minneapolis, and
Gid S. Ives, of st. Peter, are the candi-
dates most prominently mentioned for
lieutenant governor. Clough says he is
not candidate, but the remark is
singular one from man doing the
amount of hustling among the dele
gates that he did yesterday. There is
an impression abroad that Gov. Merriam
would like to see Col. Clough on the
ticket. Some delegates averred that
Clough's alleged candidacy is really in
the interests of A. c. Haugon, also of
Minneapolis, but the story was gen
orally discredited. Maj. Ives claims
his nomination because he is from the
country districts, and st. Paul and Min
neapolis. it is claimed, cannot expect to
carry off the governor and the lieuten-
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furacy unexcelled in the annals of
horse racing. All the regulars were on
hand. Across the way in the grand
stand was7the same natty Foster who
last year pocketed cool $1,000 in seven
days and went broke to Chicago on the
eighth. H. r. Baker trotted back
ward and forward between the scales
and the stable in which his pets
were kicking out partitions in their anx-
iety to do great deeds for honor of The
black and red colors. Then the riders.
There were some at Hamline yesterday
who had never ridden a race over the
home track, and expected from the re-
marks they made Oh their arrival in the
city that the Derby was to be run over
pIow land. Fitzgerald, whose close
finishes and numerous wins are
matter of national record,
seemed to have grown on Cousin Jeems
as he cantered that speedy bay down to
the start. and even more so when later
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The latter took matters quietly. He
would like the nomination, but would
not cry ii he did not get it..
The most spirited fight is that for the
state auditor. There are any number
of candidates for this office. The First
district alone furnishes three candi-
dates. Those prominently mentioned
are: Mcclure, of Polk; Cutter, of
Anoka; Flynn. of Morrison; Griswold,
of Fillmore; Knutson, of WatOnwan;
Simmonds. of Swift; Jackson, of
toss up which of these candidates will
get the nomination. All were on hand
among the delegates. Flynn was very
confident. He was we'll backed by Z.
B. Buckman, and the two were making
the best possible candidature. Buck
man is one of the SmarteSt political
managers in this state, and, if the elec-
ton of Flynn depends upon his work.
the Morrison statesman will be the
nominee for state auditor. 1t was de-
clared that Flynn had no following in
the southern part of the state. Be this
as it may. in the north he was reported
as showing unusual strength. Cutter
was doing some quite and effective
work. He is said to have the support
OF the Hennepln delegation. Ihe other
candidates claim support of from fifty
to eighty delegates.
Col. Mattson spent the day in ''inter-
viewing the Swede delegates. In the
evening he got them together, and, after
a bole-and-corner meeting had been
held, the political managers were in
formed that the Swedes had voted unan-
imously in favor of Col. Mattson being
placed OH the Republican ticket. But
this kind of thing is hardly likely
to save the colonel. He has fed at
the public pap, off and on, for now
these many years, and there is a dispo-
sition to give some other representative
Swede chance. L. 3. Brown is MAX
ing strong candidacy for the secretary
of state, and despite Col Mattson's
manipulation of the Swede delegates,
the chances are exceedingly favorable
for Mr.. Blown. Sheriff II. C.. Hol-
combe, of Saltwater, is also a candi-
date.
Generally the candidates for office
nj, rc1 p0i,
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The latter was just out of the paddock.
and as Eilke pushed him past the stand
in eallop he looked fit enough to run
for anything, Then came the Prince,
Hathaway up, and the chestnut cap
tured the fancy with bis magnificent
stride and easy style of going. Rose
mont looked well under johnson.
pierre and 10 Blackburn, under Francis
and Kiley, looked formidable enough.
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MS HG tlldI ue -
did not trouble to interview
the delegates in his behalf. IF
they offer ma, the nomination."
General Clapp remarked: II will take
it. If not-well, l won't complain"
There are very few candidates who can
take such complacent view. There is
nomination. He has filled the Office
well, and is popular with all classes
from one end of the state to the other.
Clerk Jones, of the supreme court,
has hard fight ahead. While he
claims a majority of delegates favOra-
BILE to him, his nomination is very
doubtful. 1t rests entirely with the
nationality of the candidates nominated
for either state auditor or secretary Of
state. If a Norwegian gets either, Mr..
Jones will secure second term. If
not. the NOrwegianS will be conciliated
with this office. Mr.. Jones will be sac
rificed. Why? Because he is an Amer
lean. To such depths have Republican
politics fallen.
The various delegations held caucus
meetings last evening, but few failed to
determine the course to be pursued to-
day. Delegates will be guided largely
by the drift of opinion i'll the cOnven-
ton. Much attention was centered
upon the meeting of the Hennepin dele
cation. 1t was decided that the
delegation will divide its vote
on the first ballot at least,
so William Henery Eustis said. Half
the vote will go to Braden and half to
Nelson. The delegation also selected
committee to meet another representing
Merriam for the purpose of comforting
as to who should be chairman of the
convention. Mr. Buckman was chair
man of the conference committee, ami
Lieut.-Gov. Rice was selected to PIE
side. The selection was one which was
generally acceptable.
The capitol officials were particularly
busy among the delegates. They al
most 0ver-ran the Merchants. The
consequence; they had to attend to
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NO. 2o5.

their own fences; but the appointive
officials were on hand almost solely in
Merriam's behalf.
The political fray drew to the Mer-
chants many prominent politicians, not
not delegates to the convention. Hon.
Albert Schetfer passed round among the
delegates, with smile and handshake
for every one. Hon. G. Gilman paid
considerable attention to the Scandi-
navian delegates. Gen. j. 81. Baker
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took in the scene from a corner Of
the spacious hotel lobby. Lieut.. Gov.
Rice had a CHEEKY word for every one.
Tom 2owry made a hasty visit to the
Eennepin headquarters. Sam Hill
spent an evening among the Hennepin
delegates ''n the interests of harmony"
Ex-Gov. Austin renewed political ac-
quaintauces, and host of others were
attracted to the scene of their political
victories and defeats.
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he rode him in a winning finish from
Twilight, the pride of the Thompson
stable. Frank Kelly, assistant corre-
spondent for the Eastern press, with
Stringtield. proved himself invaluable
to the local press gang, knowing every
horse Oh the ground and his
pedigree from the time of
the flood. Secretary Shaw was
all over the place at once, and gave a
general and careful supervision to the
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Talbot Bros blk m, Catalpa 6, 119, War
WICK. ...., ............ ..,...... 3
Christy Bros br g Anna Race, 4. lO2, Free
uldH.... &
Z. F. Burnsides b Lord of the Harem, 3,
90, Francis. -. ... .... 5
H. r. Bakers ch C x. 4, lis, Smith. =. =. 6
Montana stables ch C Crawfish, 3, 1O9
:, H5tzgerald z
Fink. ........-................... ~ 8
Time, ABA
Betting: 3 to S Catalpa, to 1 Anna Race,
8 to L Twilight 2 to L Cousin Jeems, all
others 10 to 1
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marked, '.putting in lick here and
there" But as the evening drew on
there was a change in the demeanor of
Merriam's hackers. They were actu-
ally frightened at the strength the OPP
position were displaying, and, when the
Scandinavians got together and 101 Of
them voted to espouse the can
didacy of Knute Nelson, there was
CONSERVATION and almost demoraliza-
ton in the ranks of the MerriamiteS. So
confident had they become that the gov
St. Paul daily globe., 1890-07-24

no at the caucus
of the Scandina-
Wan delegates to
to-day's Repub-
lican state con-
vention held at
the Merchants
last evening. A
more enthusiaS-
tic meeting than
that first called
to order in Par
lorS NJ and N and
afterwards adj
journed for want
of space to the
dining room of,
the Merchants
wnnld he hard To
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A ROYAL DERBY
And Its Rich Purse Taken by
Prince Fonso--The Race of Ham
lines History.

All interest centered in the great
race of the day and the meeting-the
Twin City Derby. There were six
starters in the event, with Prince
Fonso, Twyman's phenomenal three
year-old, hot favorite with even odds
to win and barred in the place betting.
Six to five was laid, with hot rush for
it, against the Chicago stables entry,
Robespierre and Joe Blackburn, these
also being shut out of the place betting.
Davidson sold freely at Is to 6, and
Rosemont had multitude of friends at
Is to s. Verge dor, Mulkey's crack
colt, started at 10 to and for place.
St. Paul daily globe., 1890-07-24
AL FARRow's CINCH.

A Favorite's Walkover in the
Three-Quarter Mile Heats.
For the fifth race, three-Quarters of a
mile, there were seven starters, Rival
and AL Farrow favorltes in the betting
with long odds against the field. When.
the flag fell Hill got the lead on Al Far.
St. Paul daily globe., 1890-07-24

cry went up:
sd ow N with
Boodl lei sm."
The war was
nlerrily kept
up to the early
months of this
year, and then
well, with a
few honorable
ex ito n S,
there was an
olninous .lul).
The cry of boo
die ceased. Af-
tor a tinna q
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ALL FOR NELSON.

Scandinavian Delegates Caucus
and Declare for Their Country.
man.
Resolved. That it is the sense Of the Scan.
dinavian delegates to this convention that
Hon. Knute Nelson, of Alexandria, is tho
strongest man that can be nominated for
governor, and that, consequently, il is the
duty of all the-uelegates in this caucus TO
work and vote for him as their first choice.
Such was the resolution passed by the
overwhelming vote of 100 ayes to one
St. Paul daily globe., 1890-07-24

ant governor.
There is much
more in this
argument than
there appears
on the face,
and, if Maj.
Ives succeeds,
his nomination
will virtually
rest upon the
recognition of
LHo country Ill
this particular.
e o l. Clough
and Maj. Ives
were on hand
oil uactardav
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was an eXcep-
ton. Why? He
did not discover
any opposition
to his renOmi-
nation. He did
not allow this
fact to relax his
efforts in max
ing the acqualn-
tance of the
delegates. An
other who took
matters serene
ly was Attorney
General Clapp.
So in different
o1 lo +y,a- -
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find. All portions of the state
were represented. and from all
came the same reports-that the
only salvation for the Re-
publican party in this campaign lay in
the nomination OF knute Nelson for
governor. The formidable aspect Of
the Farmers Alliance movement was
dwelt upon and the prediction freely
made that unless Mr.. Nelson were NOM
mated fully
St. Paul daily globe., 1890-07-24

Generally the candidates for office
wore an anxious air. Col. Bobleter
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entire proceedings, while Ezekiel in the
scale room managed his department
with the precision of clockwork and
diSnatch deserving of all nraiSa
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10000 Republican

votes would be cast for the nominee of
the Farmers Alliance. Men who, at
the outstart of the meeting, were doubt
full of the feasibility OF the movement
and under positive instructions for
Gov. Merriman, before its close declared
themselves in full sympathy with it and
voted for the resolution.
Shortly after 9 o'clock Rooms M and
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-01-02
III

Adam Brockholt was compelled
10 take his Christmas-dimner quite
alone. But he had ample food
for reflection during the rcpast.
When, several hours after. his wife
appeared before him again. she was
pale but perfectly composed. He
asked no questions, she vol-
unteered no explanations. If a secret
existed betwixt herself and Argent,
she evidently wished TO keep it.
Very quietly she took up the
role of nurse and attendant.
She was patient and gentle; noise
less of foot. skilful of hand. Ii
was plain that she meant to discharge
her duty faithfully to the man who had
raised her to his own station. She
came and went at his beck and call
she waited tirelessly at his side, and in
hundred WAYS amused aud diverted
him, drawing his thoughts from
himself and his ailments, and fixing
them on more wholesome sub
iects. She wore the Jewels and
fabrics that he admired, and made
herself dazzling for his eyes alone.
She rode abroad in his carriage. and
walked with him under the Norway
firs--he leaning, not on "A servant, but
her own firm, young shoulder.
"You are giving me of your vitali-
ty.. said Adam Broekholt. Il draw
strength from you-do you perceive
it ?"
mo she answered. smiling. Il
have enough and to spare. Perhaps
health, like disease, is contagious
Months passed. Godfrey Argent
came ne more to Brockholt. sent no
word to his cousin.
Meantime, strong. new currents be-
gan to throb in Adam Brockholt's
veins. lie forgot his old infrmities.
His eyes grew bright, his gaunt figure
erect and buoyant.
"What is ali this hocus- poems, Es-
ther?" he cried, with a gay, boyish
laugh. Il ought to have died long
ago. Daddy Hagan surely left his
elixir here, and you have administered
it to me in unseen doses. You win
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The Bird marked Of Lncknow.

Some birds are used incidentally,
and il is well known what strange
ideas native doctors have of the yir-
tues of bird flesh. Both the flesh and
the brains of the common sparrow,
especially the cock sparrow, are in
great rcpute for certain diseases; SO a
cageful of these familiar chatterers is
never missing in the market. Certain
species are used in making love po-
tions, and are administered by rejected
sutors TO the objects of their adora-
ton On the other hand, the blood or
the flesh of an owl is supposed TO make
a person insane who drinks or eats il.
On this account men who are de-
voured by jealousy of rival or hatred
of an enemy come furtively to the
market, and, purchasing an owl, in
silence carry ii home secretly and pre-
pare decoclion which an accomplice
will put into the food or drink of the
object of their malignant designs.
The list of uses for bird flesh is not
exhausted yet. Eating a crow is sup
posed to prolong life by keeping the
hair black and preventing il from turn
ing gray. The common roller, often
called bluejay, has certain rites per-
formed over il, and is then set free
after one feather has been plucked
from il. This feather is then worn as
an amulet, and is supposed 70 have
great potency in averting the evil eye.
Another purpose for which birds are
purchased every morning is 10 be set
free again. This is done BY IIindus
as work of merit, and by Mohamme-
dams, after certain rites have been per-
formed. as an atonemcnt in imitation
of the Jewish scapegoat.
1t is essential that bird used for
this purpose should be strong enough
to fly away, but that does not induce
the cruel dealers TO feed the birds or to
refrain from dislocating their wings
or breaking their legs. They put down
everything to good or bad luck, and
leave the customer to choose strong
bird if he can find one, and TO go away
if he cannot.
The merit obtained by setting a bird
free is not attributed to the Deity, but
is supposed to come in large meas
ure from the bird itself or from its at
tendant spirit, and hence birds of good
or bad omen, and especially kites and
crows, are in much demand, and are
caught to be sold foI this
purpose.
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H..

A swift wooing, aud swift we'd
dingI Before another hour strHck, the
unknown girl, picked from the gutter,
stood up in that handsome room, in
the cheerful light of the Yule-fire, and
was made the wife of the rich gentle
man, Adam Brockholt.
Christmas Day dawned on n world
shrouded in snow. While old IIagan
was Flooding along over the white
roads, Esther, dazzled, amazed, stood
in a panelcd chamber of the stone
tower, surrounded by garments of vel
vet and seal-skin. brocades stiff with
richness, wonderful satins, silks from
far foreign looms, cobweb laccs, boxes
of jewels-family heir-looms in part.
and in part the magic result of a full
purse and swift messengers. but all
Christmas-gifts from Brockholt to his
bride.
She put on Medici gown of black
satin, bordered with grebe feathers.
A ruff of finest Mechlin lace encircled
her dazzling throat; a cordcliere of
antique silver CLEANED at her side.
The dress CHANGED to fit her perfectly.
She filled the corsage with yellow
roses, and thrust golden arrow
through the lustrous coils of her hair.
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Monkey Stoves.

Keeper Ravens, of the Zoo, crawled
on 10 the Fair-st. dummy with two big
gray two-gallon jugs in his hands yes
terday.
'sGoing to start blind hgcr?" he
was asked.
mo. these are monkey stoves"
"AIonkey what?,
"StOves, man, stoves. Don't YOU
catch ON? Everybody has been WON
dering how | would keep the monkeys
from freezing during the winter.
These are my stoves. I'll just fill these
two jugs full of hot water, wrap some
hay around them and set them in the
monkey cage"
evil the monkeys take 10 them?,
"Trust a monkey for that. THEY'LL
sit around those jugs and hing them
worse than tramp around a freight
caboose stove. Next morning when
go in there they will be as warm and
as snug as you ever saw. Talk to me
about keeping animals from freezing.
Why, | give the monkeys warm milk
and tea. and put the jugs in there and
they are as happy as kittens. I've got
a cockatoo that don't like tea. and /
give him a cup of coffee. Atlanta
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UNDER THE sIIsTLEToE.

weird, ghostly echoes Of the wintry wind
Moan in the lesness tree,
land weary visitors can scarcely find
The pathway DER the lea;
{ But. cleerily, we meet around the hearth
The friends Of long ago
with dance, and song, and happiness, and
mrth.
Under the mist'ctoe.
III with sigh we think Of summer days
Amid the winter gloom.
la we traverse the dark and lonely ways,
Here bright lamps viii illnme;
And joys of love and friendship charm US
still,
And make our glad hearts glow
I'VE have spell against ihe wintry chill,
URder the mistcioe.
|r.lc on the logs! ana feed the eager flannel
Letting it, raddy blaze
|Fhsh brightly on some simple, homely game,
While laughter never stays;
|whal matter that the bowling winter blast
rs Idle rage may show?
Dts murinnfs VIII no gloom around us cast,
Under the mistletoe.
|Hele win the hoary grmdsire gaily tell
Deeds OF his manly prime;
And strange adventures which in youth
bcfeli.
Happy in some fair cline:
Here lei the happy lovers, whispering sweet,
The merrier prank- forcso,
And with shy chances and soft accents meet
Under thc mistletoe.
And absent ones, 10y mountains, woods, and
lakes,
In regions far away,
Have waited blessings home for our dear
sakes,
On the glad Christmas Day:
bf Ger their heads, In distant, cloudess
elimes,
tropic sun may glow,
'The warmth that fills their hearts is from old
times,
Under the mistletoe.
Joseph Verey.
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Courtship in Turkey.

The most unsatisfactory courtships
of all must be the Turkish, where the
candidate for matrimony is forbidden
to see the bride and must act through
a broker, generally an old woman,
who interests herself for considera-
ton, and who can usually be bought
by the one who pays the most.
When the knot is tied then for the
first time the bridegroom sees the
brides face. Often the result is dis
appointment. and the promised nymph
or houri turns out to be plain, igno-
rant and uncompanionable. No won
der, with such possibilities, the path
of divorce is made very easy in the
land of the Turk.