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The Portland daily press., 1892-05-07
Out at Long Island.

THoMAsroN, May 6.-The stone cut
ters employed by the Union Granite
Company at Long Island in Friendship
struck yesterday. The men claim that
Thomas Clair, the superintendent, vio-
lated the agreement under which they
recently returned to work.
The Portland daily press., 1892-05-07

Choseh by UHfttiIeF D6InOcrats.
GARDINER, May 6.--The largest Demo
cratic caucus for years was held in this
city tonight. The following delegates
were elected to the state convention:
Weston Lewis, w. G. Palmer, Fl. NJ.
|. Foster, F. M. Noyes, f. CusiclS and John
Milton. Much enthusiasm was mani
tested, especially by the young men.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-04-19

Sunday. 100: Tartar. 10: YoHng Lottery. io6:
Comrade. l02; Turk IL. ID: Copeland ~.
Mile. seifing-Juggler III: Gen. Gordon.
f13: Bonnie Kinz, 10; Dundee no; Favor.
ite, 10: Gardner. loo; Birthday. 100; Bella.
100; Laodseer. 102: Easter. l02; lillian, iJi
Lum % RockhilI, 95; Darling. %.
Seven aud half furlongs. special weights
--RIytou- lis; Lonely. lis; Park Ridge. 10;
Jim Murray, i09; Pliny. lD3; Tom Finley
Qate Fannie Lewis colt, l0a.
-Four and half furfongs, selling-P II.
ia; Casper. 100; Gold Digger. l04: Austrsl.
Ib4: Vance. l02; Prince Albert. l2: Ballston.
F2; Engieuood. i02; skeezgeister. 81; Money
Maid, 81.
Seven furiongs sellinz-Harry Aihers (late
Twilight gelding). iTy: Prodigal los; Monroe.
1Os; Richard & Fox. iO5; The Doctor, fo2i
Souvenier. I03.
At St Louis-Clifton, Emmett Yazoo
Nathan Frank, Ciaymore and Miss Kitty.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-04-19

possible 70 devise rules which win be ap-
piieable 70 this purpose the same ~ the I'm
possibility Of any new theory il claimed.
until the possibility has been demonstrated.
And II Is for the purpose If demonstrating
the Draciicability Of this plan that bring
the matter to your attention. 10 tho eHd that
II may have that careful consideration and
judgment of which the subject ~ worthy.
and without which It's application or at
tempted application would not be justified.
The scheme has been laid before quite q
number Of our hest business men, who have
approached the subject. all admitting the de-
STABILITY Of such a system, but generally with
very grave doubts rs 10 the possibility. ard
frequently with strong convictions that It's
application Is impossible. AND yet In every
case. after careful examination Of the de
tail, the doubter has been convinced that IL
Is worthy Of trial and the conviction of I'm
possibility changed TO al least belief that
the system is possible. And II is the result Of
these examinations by seyerai Of our best in
formed citizens that warrants me In present
Ing the matter " you, In the hope that II may
De taken up az public measure and thor
oughly sifted. and. II found worthy, applied
70 the new assessment which must be com
pleted between now and the 18th Of July
next. W A. soaKRs.
The board received a petition yester-
day asking for the expenditure Of 500
on Cleveland avenue, between the school
or agriculture and Como avenue. The
county auditor was authorized to adyer-
tise for bids for grading an extension Of
EdRert0n street. The county treasurer's
personal property list was passed ard
his fees for collection allowed.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-04-19
IT'S OPENING WORK.
How St Paul Showed Up In tho
Omaha Series.

Omaha Series.
Special 70 the Globe
OMAHA. Neb., April lS--Cold weather
prevailed again here this afternoon,
and the st. Pauls. well satisfied that
they had made it ''hOss and hOss" with
Omaha. left for Kansas City on the 9:40
train. Both teams reported at the park
this afternoon, but the prospects OF any
sort OF an attendance being Slim. owing
10 the dar k and extremely disagreeable
weather. the captains mutually agreed
on a pOstpOnement. Neither cared
70 run the risk of disabling
his men. The st. Paul base
ball public have no reason for complaint
as 10 the make of their team. for once
IN good condition they will keep them
all guessing. just now the best men.
with the exception or Alyord, who put
up marvellous game here, are unfit for
championship work, but few genial
days of sunshine will round them 10
great shape. Wadsworth is a pitcher
who Will make a name. Although no
WAS hit rather hard at the close OF the
first game here. still he gave evidence
OF more than usual ability. Cunningham
IS another good one, and between the
two 81. Paul should score good many
victories. The following figures will
show the work of the two teams hete:
All Il. II. s.H. s.B 70. a. Z.
Omaha ...........74 II - 81 IS 10
81. Paul..........7I 10 81 35 q
Earned runs. Omaha 10. ST Paul {: TWO base
hits, Kelly :. Alyord /: double plays, Omaha
|. St Paul ,. struck out Omaha 8, 81. Paul
:. bases on balls, Omaha & oL Paul 10; Wild
pitches, Omaha I, St PAU >: passed balls,
, l. j..
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-04-19
AT HIhTON's PLAYHOUSE
Will Occur the Moth McHuGh
Wrestling Match.

The Moth Mcliugh eatch-as-catch-eaa
wrestling match will occur at HIlton'S
New Play House. Arrangements were
perfected to this end with Manager
Hilton yesterday. The house will hang
up a purse of $500 for the win
ncr of the battle. and tao terms
are acceptable to both principals.
The winner viii take all. McHugh has
made this stipulation. and the fact ac-
centuates his confidence. lie wrote
again yesterday that he is getting into
better shape than he ever was before in
his life, and he is willing 10 make side
bet of $500 that he will win. while the
enthusiasm in his county is contagious.
He will have heavy backing, and the
city believers in Moths prowess will
find no difficulty in placing every dollar
they care to invest upon the chances.
Moth is training in 81. Paul. He went
out Yesterday for horseback ride. and
afterwards took Il carriage drive. Then
he pounded the ball for a half hour. and
later took a two mile run. He will 20
to White Bear lake TO put OH the finish
ing touches. lie feels confident. and
his hackers are ready TO meet all over
furpS PC
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-04-19
CONSPIRACY TO DEFRAUD.
Passed Upon by the Judges of the
Appellate Court.

Passed Upon by the Judges of the
Appellate Court.
Judge Dickenson filed decision in
the supreme court yesterday of great
Importance to the members OF corpora
tiOns desirOus Of disposng OF thsir
stock. The case is that Of Margaret B.
Redding. as administrative, etc, resDOud-
ent, VS.. Charles A. Wright ct al, ap-
pelIant The order Of the lower court
is reversed, and the syllabus runs:
In an action for deceit in the sale of "A
stock IN Il corporation. matters of account
in the books OF the corporation, relating 10
transactions subsequent 10 the sale, held
not material, the controversy being as
10 the financial condition OF the corpora
ton at the time of the sale. The rule
that the declarations of a person do not
bind another, there being no relation Of
priyity and no conspiracy between
them, applied. The competency OF a
witness 10 express an opinion rs TO the
value OF an established business. con
sidered. Ii member OF a corporation
Offering his stock for sale falsely and
fraudulently represents that the cOrp0r-
alton Is not in debt and Is making profits
of a specified amount, and thereby in
duce5 one 10 purchase his stock, he is
responsible for the fraud even though
the purchaser might have discovered it
by investigation into the affairs Of the
corporation. A conspiracy TO defraud
may be Inferred from the circumstances
under which the parties are found 70
have acted without direct evidence OF
conspiracy.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-04-19
SHY ON DRINKS.
Boston's Singing Light Toots His
Horn Bit.

Horn Bit.
CINCINNATI, o., April lS.-Chattilg
behind the scenes last night John L..
Sullivan said: Il am teetOtaler now.
| haven't drank a drop in five months
except the week of the Fitzsimmons-
Maher fight; and in ST, Paul | drank a
little From now on until begin train
ing will nor take a drink. will be-
gin training about June 80. would
like Bay st. Louis il ] have my choice.
However, my training quarters will be
decided upon by my hackers. | will
tram III quiet place and out OF conven-
lent reach of too many people.
81 have not the slightest idea who
will look after my trainiug. Ii won't
be Mudoon, for | will not train like |
did for Kilrain. Then took long walks {;
this time will not walk so much. The
principal features OF my training will
be Skipping the rope. | think 1t the
very best kind OF exercise for pugilist.
1t Is an exercise that keeps arms and
legs going, aud your chest is brought
into play. Besides, | will have big
ten-pound ball To toss and fighting bag
10 hit will also play football. Cor
bett is clever boxer, and. | presume, a
nice fellow. OF course will win. and
win easily. | don't want to appear in
the light of a biIlsterer, but | look OH
that purse and $4,000 stake as very
easy money"
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-04-19
FoLEY's MONEY Up.
Billy Toie's Challenge Meets with
Ready Response.


Thomas Foley, the billiard manager,
has promptly answered the def Of
Billy" Tole, the expert, who has re-
Gently been elected manager of the Mer
chants billiard rooms under the new
regime at this popular hotel. Foley has
an abiding faith in the skill aud execu-
ton OF Jules Mayer, and he has depoI-
tied $l25 with the DAILY GLOBE as a
forfeiture for match To occur as soon
as the preliminarles can be arranged.
This Will make mighty Interesting
match, and there is little dOdbt that
these two performers will succeed in
coming together. Mr.. Foley will back
Mayer, and Tole will find little di fiji
Guilty in getting a backer at the hotel.
Mr.. Foley's proposition follows:
| notice In your department OF the GLOBE
this morning paragraph stating that Wilt
lam Tole was anxious for match at the or
1l-inch balk line game with any billiardisl in
the state, llatley barred. This looks like au
offer TO julie MAYER. IL so. | am ready to
match him at the or i4-inch, as role may
elect. Any reasonable number of points,
say go at the S-inch or 400 at the 14-inch, on
regulation size table and balls. for $50 II
side, the game to take place in ST. Paul at
sucn time and place as may be agreed upon
Iucosed please find my check for SlzJ. as
half forfeit, the balance To be put up five
days before the playing OF match, the GLOBE
TO be stakeh Older.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-04-19
A LAMP EXPLOSION
Created Fire Scare on Western
Avenue.

- tIG ESCiEG Oti W CSLCEn
Avenue.
Shortly after 10 o'clock last night fire
broke out in the row OF three houses at
the corner of Western and Laurel
avenues. occupied by the families Of
George Thompson, II. G.. Hemenway
and Mr.. Johnson, OF the South ST.
PaGl Distiilcry company. The flames
had their origin in servant girls room
IN tie johnson house. The girl went out
for the evening and left a lamp burning,
which exploded and ignited the entire
contents OF the rOom in a
few seconds. The fire communi-
Gated along the roof with the
Thompson residence and soon the
three houses were ih flames. The fire
department were on the scene quickly,
and did such excellent work that in ii
short time they had the fire
under control. but not before con-
siderable damage had been done.
The total loss was about 1850, mostly
on the buildings, as the furniture in the
three residences was not damaged TO
any great extent. A valuable library
belonging 10 Mr.. Thompson and which
Mas on the floor next 10 the roof, was
injured 10 the extent OF 800 by water
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-04-19
THE POINT CONTEST

1t is announced that the point con-
test will be resumed at Foley's alleys
Wednesday evening, but the former
participants in the series feel that this
is mistake. The primaries OF both
the Democratic and Republican parties
will be held on that evening, and it is
extremely doubtful il enough players
Will be present 10 make anything like
an interesting contest. Owing to the
rules no one is eligible who did not par
ticlpate in the initial play, and it is GER
tain that a great majority OF those who
did will be in attendance upon the
primaries that evening. lt seems likely,
therefore. that the play will be post
poued until some future day. Indeed,
The participants in the series petty
generally favor a postponemeaL until
after election.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-04-19
Winners of Running Races.
At Gutenberg Little Jake. Rinfax
Character, Rey Del Mar, Toano, Rico.

Character, Rey Del Mar, To1no, Rico.
ENTRIES ron TODAY
Fiye-elghthS OF n mile, selling -Gienmound.
iI9; Miss Olive liz; Ethel H. ID; Headlight
lOJ: LaurenSKa, 100; Sweet Bread. l0d; Kings
clere, 1J6; Lille Kinney. 100; Hannibal, loo !;
Elyerano l06: ShepherdeSs, 1ri; kelturno
o.; lmpeTatrIce iilly, ~.
Flye-eighths of mile, seliiug-Iufefno,
10: BuliaraL 10; Marie Lowell, %; sails
bury. IS; Blanche, %: RIpfax, %.
FiVe-eighths of u mile. seIling-Jay Qu FL,
l2l; Coldstream, IL: Bob Arthur lI2;
Broadway l09; DerangO, 100; Deer lodge.
iO1; Arthur Davis lD9; Little Fred lb. Kri-
kina, I06; Ilimlex, IJ; Criterion, 100; Graf
lou, l6g; Mayor u, ".
Mile aud an eighth, sellng-Ramber. il5.
Churchill Clark, lS; Lady Pulslter. %; har-
rison, u; Iceberg. 0l; Nandrke. 50.
Seven -eighthS OF a mile, seiling-Lthbert.
I3D; Centaur. IN; Kaaesyille, l2i; Eleye. III :;
Rover, III: Early Davii. l24 Harry Ireland.
l2I Duke John, III; Prettiwit, IFS; Nocalte,
lG1.
Mile and quarter. hurdle, selling-S;
John, III; Fatur.ty, 1T; ST. Luke, ltt; Burr
Oak, HI Bassanio, l5S; Bohemian, i2a
AT Gloucester-Urban Our Maggie.
Penzance. Maggie Murphy, Guard,
MllIedan.
ToDAYs cAED.
Five furlongs. seiling-Ripton, 129: Valo-
dia l9l; Big SIX, Ia Aquasco. IA; Kismet-
IA: Carlow IA; Teurookh, l24; Prince Ed
ward. IA: Little McGowan. III; Romance,
II. I;ilmer. IA; Pardon, l2l; uumdFum, III.
Four and half furlongs selling 5,
III; Mute, ia; Calvert. III; Sterling, iG9;
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-04-19

Forty fourth congress | served as chair
man Of a caucus committee appointed
to investigate transactions OF this kind.
Then. as now. Suspicion lay upon GER
tain gentlemen connected with the
newspaper service. The resaIt OF our
inquiries showed that no one person
was TO blame: but that. little by little
a word here and hint theTe-enOugh
had been gathered from those within by
those without to make tolerably fair
report
have known Mr. Young from his
boyhood and can fully attest his integ
rity and discretion But, private senti-
nents aside, there is principle OF JUS
tiee here, and the press and the public
have claim upon the ear OF the SEN
ate which can be best reached through
you. not merely its chief organ ana off,
Ger, but the one direct representative 10
the senate OF all the people in the Unit
ed States.
address you both as citizen and
as journalist. confident OF receiving at
your hands that never-falling courtesy
and exalted sense of duty which have
marked your personal and official ca
reer, and l am, dear and honored sir,
with great respect. your obedient
servant, HENRY WATTERsON.
Mr. Yougg's sfriends. In the secret
session today. took occasion TO make the
letter basis for renewal OF the de-
mand that Mr. Young be heard. No
agreement was reached. however, and
the letter was allowed to lie on the
table.
The Truth Of the Case.
NEW YORK. April ia According to a
Washington correspondent, the truth in
the case OF James Rankin Young has
just transpired. tie was dismissed. il
will be remembered, from his position
as executive clerk OF the United
States senate because he was charged
with having betrayed the secrets OF the
senate while In executive session over
the Behring sea matter. AT the tine
the matter was being considered Mr.
Young was not in the senate chamber,
but came In shortly after. The dis
closure was made by member 0t the
senate, who wrote the Information on
the backs of three envelopes and sent
II 10 a newspaper man.
After Mr.. Young was accused OF
breach OF trust this correspondent went
10 Mr. Young and offered him these en-
velopes, saying: II am not willing that
you shall lie under this false accusation.
Here Is the evidence TO prove your IN
nOcence. Use il, and | will stand by il"
Mr.. Young declined 70 take the en-
yelopes or 10 use the evidence. saying
''Whlie | am anxious To defend my
honor, cannot aspcrse the honor oT
the Integrity of any senator, and Will
not use the Information you have. |
thank you for your kind interest IN me,
but you can readily understand the pro-
prlety OF my position"
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-04-19
Who owns the Dog?

August Johnson began an action some
time since before Erie Olson, a Justice
of the peace, to recover possession of a
black Newfoundland dog. which he
claimed is worth So. He charges John
=. ThieSOn with unlawtuIly keeping the
dog. A replevin bond was given and
the dog turned over bY the justice TO
Johnson. On trial OF the case the
plaintiff was decided to be the owner OF
the canine, but no damages were
awarded him for the detention of the
animal. ThieSon Is not satisfied with
the decision and has Appealed to the
district court, sill clai ming the dog as
his DrODertY
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-04-19
showaIfer Was Late.

NEW YORK, April Isl. Showalter.
OF Kentucky, arrived In town this after
noon too late to commence play in the
chess match for the championship OF
the United States and stake OF 800 q
side, which was arranged 10 begin al
1880 p. m, between Showalter and
lpschutz. OF this city. The players
agreed TO make start on "Wednesday
at l 80 D. IN.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-04-19
Today's Tins.

Guttenberg-Miss Olive and Glenmound
Inferno and BaliaraL Little Fred and Deer
Lodge. Rambler and Lady Pulsifer, Duke
John and Vocalite, Baszanio and futurity
Observation-Disclosures and VaIOdia. Turk
IL and Sunday. Eiyton and PItny, Anstrd
ana Gold Digger. lillian and Birthday. r. K.
Fox and Prodigal.
Nemphls-Peddler and Alice ID. Miss Nose
ly aud Dance On, Great Hopes and Miss
Dixie. Minnie Gee and kildare, Laura Doxey
and Sullross
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-04-19

POSTPONED by Rain.

Western League -omaha-St Paul game at
Omaha; Kansas City-Minneap0lis game at
Kansas City, Columbus roiedo game at
Columbus: Indiana DOLLS. Milwaukee game at
indianapolis. 1g
National League-W Washiugton-New York
game al Washngton; Baltimore-Boslon
game mt Baltimore Cincinnati-Chcago game
at Cincinnati; Louisville Pittsburg game at
Louisville: 81. LouisCleyeland game Ut ST.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-04-19
Edward Is Idle.

Margaret CroSsman is seeking di-
voree from Edward IL. CrosSman be-
cause of his idIenesS, prOhigacy ,dissipa-
ton and habitual drunkenness. She is
thirty-threa and he forty years old.
They were married ut Bismarck, \. D..
i'll 1888, and have boy six years Old, OF
which she asks the. custody.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-04-19
NO QUARTER
LIKELY to BE Extended To Cope j.
Snapp, the n. Il. Clerk.

Likeiy 10 bc ENieuue eu To cope u.
Snapp, the n. T.. Clerk.
Cope j. Snapp, the confessed cmbez-
zling clerk, of the Northern Pacific Rail-
way company. still fingers in a cell at
the county Jail. The fact that he has
not been arraigned before any court,
gives color to report in circulation
last evening that the railroad company
had declined to allow settlement OF
the shortage, as we'll as to further re-
port that the experts. who are working
day and night on the books OF the com-
pany, have made discoveries which lead
to the belief that the embezZlemrnt is
very much greater than was at first re-
Dnrtpl
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-04-19
Zimmerman Defeated.

LONDON. April ls.-At the blcycllst
meeting at Brighton today Fowler, an
rider. in half-nile scratch race, beat
Arthur A. Zimmerman. OF the New
York Athletic club. nine yards.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-04-19
Dakota COLLEGE Game.

special to The g OBJ.
YrgsnLiIoN, 5 d.. April L. The
inst mter-etileEiats I.'dsv game WI
played lolay. ss.ose; Yank.on 8. Va
u!liIUn lo.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-04-19
weather: Fair: northeas,erlr wind.
weather.: Far; nOriheasterIy Winds
hnANNHE|MER


We have already sold enormous
quantities of COTTON DRESS
GOODS, but our assortment has
been fully kept up BY now arrivals.
we have recently made large pur-
chcses at liberal concessions on
opening prices, and are prepared to
offer splendid vdIusS in
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-04-19
PITCHERS FOUNDED.
Brooklyn Batters Use the Stio ( to
Good Purpose.

Brooklyn Batters Use the Stio ( to
Good Purpose.
PHILADELPHIA. April Is. The
Br0oklyntes got back at the Phillies III
fine style this afternoon. In the fifth
inning they batted E,per ont OF the
box, and Thornton, who succeeded him,
was hit almost as hard in the sixth. The
fielding OF both teams was sharp and
the hitting free. bat the locals gcner-
ally made their hits at the wrong. Time.
The score: It
r.. o.. T..
Brooklyn.-.... 90 / 0 { q 0 Ill II
Batteries Thornton. Esper and Clements.
Foutz and Daley: earned runs, PhiIndei-
phis t. Brooklyn ,; left bases, PhIiadel-
,hia II. Brooklyn o; first base OH bailS OFF
Foutz off Esper Loft Thornton !; home run,
Thompson: three-base hit Joyce; two-base
hit. Crossi sacrifice hits. Hamilton, Hallman
, Alien. Joyce Burns. Daley: stolen base,
Hamilton; passed balls. Clements; umpire,
Hurst time, l:j1
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-04-19

sThose who have 10
get their Shoes made 20
order know that tho
best is always tho cheap
est when made by a re.
liable hrm. We guartn.
tee all our work LOY
ering the shoe Man.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-11-05
NEIHAET HINES.
Work on the Benton Group-Pushing
things on the Cornucopia.

Work on the Benton Group-Pushing
things on the Cornucopia.
Work is still progressing on the Benton
group, says the Neihart Herald. with Dave
Barker as superintendent. Mr.. Barker but
lately returned from a trip to Great Falls
attending two cars of ore TO the silver smell.
ter at that place. The returns from thi;
shipment netted the company $1,000. Only
two men work on ore at this mine, and it is
paying for all it's development. The super
intendent saws that though some may com
plain at rates given by the Great Falls
smelter. he can affirm that that establish
ment gave him a good deal, and that his
company got ali out of the ore that was due.
Tunnel No. 3 is still pushing on the lead
and when under No. 2 an uprise will be
made to that tunnel, and all development
will thereafter be done from below. This
tunnel ia wide enough to receive a team and
wagon. 1t is timbered throughout with sawed
timbers. and is kept dry by a covered ditch
under the track capable of carrying off owe,
300 inches of water.
In the ore house are three grades of ore
the values of which are 81, 600 to 81. 500
$500 to $500, and 1926 to $3.50 respectively
the first being brittle silver, with here and
there a streak of ruby and chloride of sill,
yer. The ore doesn't carry a single pei
cent of lead.
At the Cornucopia everything is active al
usual. Day ms night shifts are driving or
the lead and at the $50 foot level they ar,
taking out ore. The ore is a gold bearing
quartz, but is valuable for it's silver and ii
worth $3.50 to $500 per ton. The Cornucor
pla is now paying expenses and it is more
hopeful than ever to become q ''hofn OF
plenty" as it's name implies.