St. Paul daily globe., 1891-02-18
STILL WATER SILHQUETTES
4 Large Crowd Witnesses The Ski Tour
nament at Saltwater.
RED WING IN THE LEAD.
Rev. Vail to Lecture On the Phi
losophy of Life---EVents OF a
Day.

Fully 1000 people witnessed the tour
nament of the Central Ski association at
Lily lake yesterday afternoon. Snow
began falling in the forenoon, and it
seemed that the weather would be de-
cidedly bad, but about 3 o'clock in the
afternoon the snow storm abated and
the sun came out clear and bright,
adding greatly to the hopes of all con-
nected with the tournament. The first
few runners landed in every direction,
and skis and men occupied all positions
imaginable, both on the ground and in
the air. The trouble seemed to lie III
the fact that the participants leaned 700
far back on their skis, thus losing their
balance. Torgus Hemmestvedt,
brother of the worlds champion, was
the first runner 10 stand, and was hailed
by round of applause which vibrated
from hill to hill After him in the trial
run came number Of men who stood
remarkably well considering the land
ing, which was pitched at an angle of
45 degrees. Occasionally one would
strike the ground as if every bone in his
body was shattered, but the men would
invariably pick themselves up, shake
off the snow and climb the hill again in
preparation for another go. Several of
the onlookers remarked that they would
not attempt a jump of that kind for
anything in the world. The jump GER
tainly did seem hazardous, but to the
hardy Norsemen it was merely sport.
No accident occurred to mar the pleas
ure of the day, aud the tournament is
considered one of the best ever held in
the United States. Oscar Arneson, of
Red Wing, who was by far the most
graceful jumper in the contest, sue
ceeded in taking the first prize OF $40 in
the standing jump, making three jumps
of SeventytOur feet each. Mikkel Hem
mestvedt took the second prize of $50,
making an aggregate OF 252 feet IN four
jumps. The third prize of S25 was taken
by Torgus Hemmestvedt, and the fourth
prize of $40 was captured by Ludwig
Hjermstad. ALI Of the leading
prizes were captured by the Red
Wing club, whose members were
undoubtedly the best. In the
contest for the longest and toughest
lump Mikkel Hemmestvedt took the
prize, Jumping 81 feet. His brother.
Torgus Hemmestvedt, was a close second
with a record Of Sc feet. and P. Hun
ningstad third with jump Of 81 feet.
lver Iverson, of Red Wing, lad thir-
teen years of age. made jump of IA
feet, which was considered remarkable
by some Of the expert ski runners. In
the evening the clubs enjoyed banquet
at b. and l.. hall, after which they re-
paired to Music hall, where all excellent
programme was rendered, consisting of
short addresses, singing and music.
Among the prominent speakers of the
evening may be mentioned Hon. b. w.
Durant, Judge j. G. NethaWay, Hon. j..
n. Castle, j. w. Arctander, Of Mime
apolis, and q. H. Olsen. president of
the local ski club. The entertainment
dance, in which all of the runners and a
large number of citizens took part. All
of the visitors pronounced the t0urna-
ment a grand success. and return this
morning to their homes well satisfied
with the days sport and festivities.
nj. w. Parish. an employe of the Still
water Manufacturing cOmpany's estab-
lishment. had one of his eyes seriously
injured yesterday by flying nail which
flew from an old board. He was at
tended by Dr. Il. E. Clark, who thinks
the eye may be saved.
DR.. Phi. Mueller has challenged DR..
w. II. Caine to run l00-yard foot race
on the ice next Saturday afternoon. DR..
Caine stated yesterday that the chal-
lenge had been accepted. and that the
race would be for $50 side.
The reward of $3.50, offered by the
citizens of Hudson, for the arrest and
conviction of Samuel B. Tripp. the
noted horse thief, has been awarded to
Matt Shortall, chief Of police of this
city.
Sheriff Bean, of st. Paul. was In the
city yesterday, and took back with him
J. B. Thall,a convict at the penitentiary,
who is wanted at st. Paul as witness
In the action of Stees VS.. Klenman.
The Lutteman seXtette of Swedish
singers will give concert at the Grand
opera house this evening under the
auspices Of the Swedish Lutheran
church.
The case of A. T. jerks rs. The Still
water Transfer Company occupied the
attention of Judge Williston in the dis
trict court all day yesterday.
Rev. W. S. Vail, Of st. Paul, will de-
liver lecture on THE Philosophy of
Life" at the UniYersaliSt church to-mor-
row evening.
The first of a series of horse races on
the ice will occur tomorrow afternoon.
Several excellent prizes will be COM
peted for.
The funeral Of Mrs. Charles De Cosse
will be held this morning from the
French Catholic church.