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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-27
Billiard Tourney Postponed.

1t was impossible to continue the
amateur billiard championship tourna-
ment for the Foley trophy last evening,
owing to an accident at the gas works.
The light was too meager. Four games
will be played OH Monday, one in the
afternoon beginning at O'clock, and
three in the evening, and thereafter
from four to five games will be played
each day-until the championship is de-
cided. Tomorrow afternoon Monroe
will play Barry. Each one in at 20
points. Monroe has been Ill and
has not started in the tourney. He Will
also play the first game in the evening.
being matched against Partridge, new
asplrant, the latter to play at 100
points. The second game will be be-
tween Clark at IS and Green at 70
points, and the third between WiImot
at 100 and Hardacre at 20.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-27

pointment at the superintendent ac-
ton, and described it as harsh. Mitchell
thought some one in the sparring pro-
fession was responsible for it. Slavin
scowled, and, though he was dlsap-
pointed also, held his tongue.
Arthur Lumley said he thought it was
the direct result of the exhibitions by
Peter Maher in Madison Square garden,
when he knocked out two men within
five minutes. He did not see why the
COrbett-Mitchell fight should not come
off. 1t was 20 be scientific fight pure
and simple. Amateur boxing bouts
were allowed, and he failed to see the
distinction between amateurs and pro-
fessionals. Jim Corbett held the same
view. He said that, Notwithstanding,
he would insist on fighting, and this
time to finish, before some reputable
club.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-27
CUT OUT THE PITCHER.
Proposed Change in the Batting
List

In recent conversation with J. Wal
ter Spaldlng, of the New York club,
President Temple, of the Plttsburgs,
brought up the question as to what dis
position should be made of the pitcher
in the batting order. says the Sporting
Life. President Temple favored the
substitution of another man to take
the pitchers place at the bat when
it came his turn to go there. Mr.. Spald-
ing advocated a change in the present
system and suggested that the pitcher
be eliminated entirely from the batting
order, and that only the other eight
men of the opposing clubs be allowed to
go to bat. Both gentlemen saw the
necessity of some change, and Mr..
Spalding animated that his idea should
prevail. The matter will in all likeli-
hood be brought to the attention of
the committee on rules, and either
substitute player take the pitch
er's place at bat or the pitcher be
relieved from the necessity of 60
ing to bat at all. Every patron of the
game is conversant with the utter
wOrthlessness Of the average pitcher
when he goes up to try and hit the ball
1t is most invariably a trial, ana an un-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-27
EX.COllppiafpS
AN ANTIPODAL POSSIBILITY.
Winter Field for American Pro-
feSsiOnal Ball PLAYERS.


Recent advises from Australia would
indicate that professional base ball has
taken deep root in that far-off continent,
and is rapidly growing in personal in
terest. The professional season began
Nov l, and will end the last of March,
during which time 12O games are sched-
uled 10 be played III the city of Adelaide
alone. This pleasing state of affairs
in the land of the Kangaroo leads the
New York Times to remark:
There is possibility that base ball
play ers. or a majority of them, may in
a few years find employment in their
profession the year around.
Australia is an immense country,
and contains five or six cities large
enough to support well-paid teams. 1t
is IN the Southern hemisphere where
the summer comes while we in the
Northern latitude have our winter.
Now, If professional base ball becomes
a paying rage in Australia, why should
not good, industrious ball players
work up an antipodal reputation
and turn every month of the year 10
professional account? In reality, the
professional season is ended in America
by Oct. 5. The player would have time,
therefore, after that date to get to Aus
tralia for the opening of the league sea-
son OH the other side of the equator oil
Nov. 1. 1t would be year Of 'all sum-
mer; to him. and he would be back in
the United States in plenty of time for
the professional seasons opening,
about April 10.
"What great field Of operation such
a possibility would open to players like
Ward, Comiskey, Arson, McPhee, Ham
Ion. Hutchinson and men of the class
who would rather be actively employed
than to spend their winters in loafing
and in saloons. The Australian half of
the year might not at first be so profit
able to them as the summer season in
the United States, but it would be
worth crossing the Pacific for, and
would keep the player not only in bet
ter salary. but in constant form" for
playing. Let us hope the Australian
base ball boom has a great possibility
for the industrious, temperate Ameri-
pan nrOfpSSi0nal
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-27
KANSAS CITY'S DILEMMA.
New Water Works Contract Max.
ing Trouble.

KANSAS CITY, Dec 26.-The National
Water Works company, OF New York,
today filed a bill in equity in the United
States court against Kansas City, Mo-,
to annul all the steps taken by that city
in the matter of constructing new water
works. The National company has a
contract with Kansas City under which
the latter must either continue the fran
chise or purchase the plant of the COM
pany. The city is charged with pro-
ceedingin disregard of this contract, and
to be endeavOring to wreck and cOnfis-
cate the cOmpany's water system. The
pending of this litigation seriously
bonds which the city is offering for sale
TO provide means wherewith to con-
struct its own water works. Tie sue
cess of the company in this suit will
make the bonds void.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-27

BclUare Of limitations, dilutions, and
substitutes of DR.. Pierce's genuine medi-
cines, offered at what pretend to be "cut
prices" For the genuine, there's ons
price, and only one price but, theyTa
guaranteed. They're the cheapest medf-
cines you can buy at any price, for if they
fail to benefit or cure, you have your
money back. You pay only for the good
you get.
To prevent fraud and imposition by un-
principled dealers, these genuine guaran-
teed remedies are now sold only through
druggists authorized as agents, ard al.
s00ys at these long esta Ilshed prices;
Dr.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
(for the Liver, Blood and Lungs), $1.00.
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription (foH
woman'S weaknesses and ailments) S1.0O,
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for tho liver.
stomach and bowels), rs cents.
Refuse all medicines purporting to Be
DR.. .Piercs's offered at any other pricea
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-27
JUDGES DIVIDED.
Two Opinions Being Written in
the Connecticut Contest.

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, Dec. 26.-The
Union this afternoon says: at was
given out here to-day by counsel en-
gagged in the case that the supreme
court is divided in the Morris VS.. Bulk
ely quo warraRto suit; that Judges Sey-
mour, Fem and Carpenter are of the
opinion that the law and equity of the
case is in favor of Judge Morris, while
Chief Justice Andrews and Judge Tor
rance are of the opinion that the court
has no Jurisdiction. Judge Seymour is
writing the majority opinion aud Chief
Justice Andrews the minority.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-27
PLAYERS IRREGULARITIES.
How Personal Antipathies Are
Carried to Extremes,

Some queer rumpuses sometimes Oc-
cur in the "doubling-up" of players in
the sleeping cars on the road. On one
occasion in the old Troy club when Bob
FurguSon was manager, sleeping car
accommodations were scant and 1t was
necessary to double the boys into
the berths. There had been
some kind of 'tiff'' between
Roger Conner and Gillespie, and in
spirit of mischief Fergy gave these
two men ticket for one lower berth.
At this there was wild and heartfelt
cutlery from both players. Bob is a
martinez in some things, and his only
reply was:
You are dead lucky TO be alive.
You'll have to take that or nothing"
Then there was a cold, courteous con-
ference between Roger and Gill, rs to
who should sleep on the outside. Dur
ing this cOntab their personal woes
were forgotten i'll a common cause
against Ferguson. After the making
up' Fergy gave them each a separate
berth.
On another occasion Ferguson put
old Joe Start and Harbidge together in
an upper berth. Joe had been used to
having a berth to himself and his pro-
test to Fergy was both vOluble and elO-
quent.
''I'Il kick him out of the berth if he
comes in with me-" said Joe.
Sure enough, just as the car had be-
come quiet, and when all the lights
were burning low, dull rumble was
heard in the neighbOrhOOd of upper z,
and out came Harbidge on the floor.
There he lay on his back, groanlng and
r1hbinU his hruiGpH anatomy
What's the matter there?' yelled Fer
guSon from his sanctuary.
THAT old gray-haired villain up there
took nightmare and kicked me out OF
the BERTH" was Haroidge's reply.
Ferguson cursed SOlemnly for awhile.
after which he gave the catcher another
berth and old Joe was left in undis-
turbed possession of upper z. Alto
gether ball players are peculiar people.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-27
GEN. w. r. LEE DEAD.
A Veteran of the Mexican and
Civil Wars.

Boston, Dec. 26.-Gen. W. Raymond
Lee died this morning, aged eighty
seven. Gen. Lee was graduate of
West Point, served in the Mexican war
and in the corps of engineers, United
States army. In 1861 he was commits
stoned colonel of the Twentieth Massa-
chusetts infa ntry, and was captured at
BalPs Bluff and confined for months as
a hostage in the Richmond Jail. Upon
his release he returned to Boston, and
in 1868 was appointed by Gov. Andrews
chief engineer, with the rank of brig
adier-general of his staff. Gen. Lee
leaves two daughters.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-27
Il. A. w. Meeting.

CHICAGO, Dec. 26.-The annual meet
ing of the Illinois division, board of of
ficers of the League of American
Wheelmen, was held here today.
Washington, ID. c.. was Endorsed as the
place for holding the annual meeting of
the league in 1892, and the delegates
from Illinois were chosen. Delegates
TO the national league were instructed
to extend an invitation to all wheelmen
to visit Chicago in 1898, when it is eX-
pected to have 100000 wheelmen in a
grand parade-the largest number ever
congregated.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-27
Issues a Challenge.

A well-knOwn st. Paul dog fancler
says he will fight his dog Nig,u catch
weights, for 500 or upwards, against
any dog in the Northwest, or will fight
his dog Jack, fifty-five pounds, give or
take two pounds: for 500 or upwards,
will fight his dog Ben, thrty-nine
pounds, check at the pit, for 500 or up
wards, four weeks after signing articles
for either fight. Dogs and money can
be found at George Wells, 81 East Sew
enth street. Charles Baker is pre-
fprrad
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-27
Earle May Go to Pittshnre.

Billy Earle. the little globe trotter, in
letter from Florida says there is very
little indication that the Cuban trip
will prove a success under the manage
ment of John +. Kelly. of Mobile. He
writes that the team played just before
going aboard the Cuban steamer and
put up a strong game. Jack Dolan
is pitching for the eXcursionIstS. Now
that Al Buckenberger has been chosen
manager of the PittsburgS. there is
some prospects of Earle wearing a
Smoky City uniform. Earle played
under Buckenberger in Sioux City last
season and the latter knows just what
he can do.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-27
ST. LOUIS RACES.
Leman Wins the Only Event of
Over a Mile.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 25.-The races at
South Side Park today resulted:
First race, four and half fur1ongs-Pow-
WOW won, Cannon ball second, SWifter third.
Time, 80.
Second race, four furlongs-Lexington s
won. Caesar second, Belle NJ third. Time, 80.
Third race, four and a half furlongs-
Nellie d won, The Scalper second, Iago third.
Time, 81.
Fourth race, five furlongs-Good-day won,
May Star second, George X third. Time, :01
Fifth race. mile and an eighth-Leman
won. Dick Delaney second, Pickup third.
Time so
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-27
BOUND FOR chilli.
The Cruiser San Francisco Is
Again at Sea.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 26.-The cruiser
San Francisco, flagship of the Pacific
squadron, with Rear Admiral George
Brown OH board, put to sea from this
port this afternoon. 1t was stated that
the cruiser might put into Monterey for
gun practice, but the fact that the
cruiser has an unusually large quantity
OF guns and ammunition aboard, added
to the fact that number of sailors and
marines left here on the Pacific Mail
cOmpany's steamer San Jose, last
Wednesday for Acapulco, where it is
understood they will be drafted into the
cruiser CharleStOn's crew when she
arrives from Honolulu, leads to the be-
lief that the San Francisco is on her
way to join the Charleston at Acapulco,
when ce both vessels will proceed to
Chilli.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-27
"HOME, SWEET HOME"
Payne's Original Manuscript in a
Will Contest.


ATHENS, Ga, Dec. 26.-The courts of
Clark county promise to furnish some
what of a sensation at an early date,
and it will be in the shape of contest
ed will case. which involves prob
able finding of the original manuscript
of ''Home, Sweet Home" Miss Mary
Harden in her girlhOod days was
the sweetheart Of John Howard
Payne, and Payne presented her with
the original copy of ''HOme, Sweet
Home" She made will in favor Of
Miss Evie jackson, her cousin. Her
stocks and bonds and the copy of Home
Sweet Home" mysteriously disappeared
after her death. Now a lawyer is
working to set aside this will in favor
of W. II. Harden, nephew of Miss
Mary Harden. He says that perhaps
the missing bonds and stocks, and the
copy of Home, Sweet Home" may turn
up. The proceedings of this case will
be watched with interest.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-27
FITZGERALD's SUIT.
The Famous Land Lacquer Gets
Heavy Verdict.

LINCOLN, Neb., Dec. 26.-John Fitz-
gerald, on behalf of himself and other
members of the Fitzgerald & Mallory
Construction company, last spring
brought suit against the Missouri Pacific
Railway company, Jay Gould, Levi P.
Morton and Russell Sage to recover
Sl,4OO, 900 alleged to be due for building
the Denver, Memphis 81 Atlantic and
Pueblo State railroads. The petition
alleged that the financiers above men
toned secured control of the company,
''beared" the stock and repudiated the
bebts and outstanding mortgage bonds.
The case has been on trial the past
week and today Judge Thibbets
awarded the plaintiff a judgment for
$4,000. The case will be appealed.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-27
The Freight Blockade.

CHICAGO, Dec. 26.-The situation in
regard to the east-bound grain move
ment is as serious as ever. For two or
three days when the Lake Shore and
Nickel Plate roads were comparatively
free some invasions of the blockaded
yards here were made, but traffic was
thrown upon those two lines so rapidly
and in such quantities that the pressure
of the blockade has not been noticeably
reduced.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-27
Steamship Arrivals,

QUEENsTowN-Arrived: Ohio, PhiladeI-
phia.
BEAcHY HEAD-Arrived, Vsndam, Balti-
more for Rotterdam
BRowHEAD-Passed: Servia, New York for
Liverpool.
LIzARD-Passed: La Bourgogne, New
YORK for Havre.
Observation-Disclosures Rhaetia, New York,
New YORK-Arrived: Fulda, Genoa.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-27
SWAN THE COURSE.
Racers at Gutenberg Lost Sight
OF Shore.

GUTENBERG, Dec. 26.-The rain did
not improve matters here. The track
resembled water course more than a
race course today. 1t was several inches
under water and only a glimpse of land
could be seen in high places.
First race, five furlongs-Bellarat won,
Lillian second, Lallah third. Time ] :04.
Second race, six furlongs-Prince Howard
won, Graduate second, Glenmound third.
Time, 1:19s4.
Third race, mile-War Duke won, Gloster
second, Duke John third. Time, / :4S
Fourth race, five turlongs-Peruvian won
Rancocas second. Badge third Time, / :04
Fifth race, six Observation-Disclosures
won, Merry Duke second, Brooklyn third
Time. 1:19s4.
Sixth race, mile-Florimor won, Mabel
Pomeroy second, John Hickey third. Time,
80
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-27
t4O and 142 East Seventh Street, Ryan Block.

handed to him and he allowed them to
drop to the floor. Field is getting very
nervous and appears to be dazed.
WHITE PLAINS, n. Y, Dec. 26.-At
the special term of the supreme court,
Judge Dickman confirmed the finding
OF the jury and inquisition which on
Wednesday last adjudged Edward M.
Field to be insane. His wife was ap-
pointed to take charge of his person and
estate.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-27
The PuebIa Riots.

CITY OF MEXICO, Dec. 26.-Puebrs
news is conflicting. Church papers
here insist that many were killed and
that the priests were prosecuted. The
excitement in Puebla is intense. The
Indians are arming themselves, and
priests are trying to pacify them.
Everything, however, is comparatively
quiet, the priests knowing their power,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-27
Gigantic Financial FIuke.

New YORK, Dec. &c. The internation-
al tug-of-war contest at the Madison
Square Garden ended tonight, Ger
many first prize, Scotland second,
Sweden third and Norway fourth. The
affair has proved a most prodigious
fl financial failure. The managers have
spent $4,000 and taken in but $1,000.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-27
Chess PIavers Tied

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 26.-The eleventh
game in theJudd-ShOwalter match was
played today. 1t took sixty-two moves
to decide the battle, at the end of which
time Judd had his opponent in such
position that the latter was forced to re-
sign. By winning this game Judd tied
the score, each having won four games
and three drawn.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-27

cd into the base ball world before the
end of another month. Just what
cities will be in it is, of course, some
what predetermined. There is differ
ence of opinion as to how far East the
circuit shall extend. 1t is understood
that Buffalo will send a strong
delegation to the meeting in
january, which Will probably
be held at indianapolis. but it
business to admit the New York town.
The ideal circuit-one which could be
depended on to live the season through
could he made up OF St. Paul, Mime
apOlis, Omaha, Kansas City, Milwaukee,
indianapolis and Detroit with the addi-
ton of one other. say Toledo or Grand
Rapids. Some chances would be taken
on either of The last two named, but
they could probably be held to their
work by hedging them around with a
pretty stiff guarantee. Milwaukee
stuck to the American association until
ruthlessly kicked out into the cold
world, and then sulked for few days.
but the Brewers are right in line by this
time. and President IYerSOn said yeSter-
day that the Cream City uniforms would
be seen again next year in the old West
ern association.
A II the talk of new league includes
st. Paul in the estimates. But is st.
Paul to be in il? 1t ought to be, to be
sure, but who is there willing to take
hold of the matter? Nearly all of the
Hase ball enthusiasts in st. Paul have
burnt fingers from past experience, and
it looks as though entirely new men
would have to take hold of the matter.
The outlook for financial success is not
rosy, but it is really better than for sew
eral seasons. There is more money in
the Northwest this year than for a
long time, and there will be still
more next spring, and when there is
plenty Of money in circulation worthy
sporting venture is generally success.
with good club and favorably located
grounds. st. Paul would probably en-
thuSe over the game as in the early
days. If the matter is to be taken up
here in earnest, somebody ought to get
TO work right away. There are several
hundred players in the market as the
direct result of the league-association
deal, and, although no players can be
signed until the league IS formed, feelers
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-27
Gen. Butler Well Again.

BosToN, Dec. 26.-Gen. Butler was at
his office in AshburtOn place today for
the first time since his illness. He has
been we'll enough to come down for
some time, but has remained at home
to complete his book. His health is now
very good.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-27
Left London for New yorL

New YORK, Dec. 26.-The heaviess
fog that has appeared in this city in
years has hung over the city all day.
Traffic on the street has been much i'm
peded, and the river ferryboats. tow
boats and smaller crafts have been COM
PEELED to move at much reduced speed.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-27
Declines to Fight.

Boston, Mass, Dec. 26.-Johnny Muir
ply, of this city, today declined to carry
out the agreement made for him to fight
Cal Mccarthy. of New York, at the
Olympic club, New Orleans, for purse
of $1,000. The only reason he gives is
that he does not want to fight McCar-
thy.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-27

successful one at that. If fortune does
favor him with a base hit 1t is ten to
one that he is so winded in getting to
first or second base on it that when he
goes into the box it is matter of very
little difficulty to pound him all over
creation.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-27
Suits Against Adler

CHICAGO, Dec. 26.-Suits for amounts
aggregating $4,000 were filed today
against Louis Adler, the cloak manu-
facturer, who recently failed. The
plaintiffs are all New York firms, who
are not secured by previous litigation.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-27
LIQUOR Men in Line.

FREMONT, Neb., Dec. 26.--L. P. Lar
son & Co., liquor merchants of this city,
have contributed carload of corn 10
the Russian relief fund IN lieu of their
customary Christmas presents to Gus
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-27
e, NJ, FIELDS FOLLY,
He Persists in Fasting-His Wife
as Guardian,

NEW YORK, Dec. 26.-Edward NJ.
Field, who is locked up in the Ludlow
street jail under heavy bail, still per-
sists in refusing to eat. He has greatly
alarmed his physicians, and Warden
Fallon was instructed yesterday to give
him whisky, of which Field drank two
glasses. Field does not talk to any
body. This morning he drank cup Of
warm milk. The morning papers were
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-27
20,567,472
3s,1s9,735
3,7e6,539
1o,0S6,274

The several tables appended embrace
the mileage, equipment and statiOns,em
ployes, business done. earnings and in
come, expenditures and operating eX
penSeS.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-27
NEXT MINNEAPOLIS GAME.

A match game of indoor base ball will
be played at the Minneapolis armory
Wednesday evening between a nine
from Company |, Nj. n. e., and the Ex-
COllegiates. The mines will be made up
as follows:
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-27
new LEAGUE ASSURED
Western Association Sure to
Be Organized in the Next
Few Weeks.
Good Chance for st. Paul to
Take a Place in the Or
ganization,
But 1t Seems New Men Must
Take Hold of the Team
Here.
The Probable Cireuit--GeneP-
al Sporting News Of the
Week.

ALT a dozen
towns are al
ready throw
ing out feelerS
for the fOrnla-
ton of a new
Western a s.
ISOLATION, and
it is practically
certain that an
eight-club or
e an liza o II
stronger than
any that has
preceded i t
will l1p I9uOph-