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St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-27
SrfLh on TIu MEND.

Ir. Blaine's Con i.tion Gives His
sainily sLnc1ur e fnel
WASHINGTON, Dee. 26-''Mr. b ane
is getting a.ong nicely" was Dr.. Jonn-
stot's reply to the question AS to the
condition OF Mr.. Blaine's health. The
hour was 6:30. and the physicians had
just emerged from the household of the
historic iAlnSion on Lafayette square.
He fa,i Remained with his distinguished
patient just thirty minutes by the watch.
and so we'll satisfied was he with the inn
provement shown that he remarked that
he dl / not expect to return to the house
again tonight. When asked as to the
probability of Mr.. Blaine;s removal
III the near future, Dr.. JOhnSt0n'S
reply was that he had never had but one
statement to make about that, viz:
That such contingency was TOO remote
t. be discussed. AT present Mr.. Blaine
was doing very we'll, ami it was his con-
diuon each day that concerned him,
rather than what his movements might
be one week or one month hence.
When asked day or two ago If Mr..
Blaine was permitted to sit up. his reply
was that lie would be permitted to
do SO if that was his inclination. Mr..
BlaiAe's house was brilliantly lighted
this evening. and there was everywhere
maintained a cheerfulness not observ-
able in members OF the family for many
days past.
At $ O'Clock this evening Mr.. Blaine
was resting comfortably, and the family
at that hour expressed the belief that
he would pass another rtstful night.
The Blaine residence at II O'clock was
closed for the night, aud the family had
retired TO bed. The light in Mr. Blaime's
room was turned low.
All was quiet at the Blaine residence
at midnight. all the lights i'll the main
building being eXtinguished.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-27

give practical illustration of the abil-
ity of the VeSuviuS to carry out the pur
pose for which it was built, viz: To sink
the ship of an enemy at the distance of
mile.
Emmensite is believed to be the high
explosive of the future. The success
which has attended experiments with
this explosive has prompted the naval
ordinance bureau 10 specially construct
seyen-ineh rapid-fire gun for further
experiments. The expectation is tina
with the application of the rapid-iire
type of Dreeeh mechanism now used Oh
tile five and six inch rapid-fire guns
to this new weapon it will be en-
tirely safe and practicable to fire four
or five rounds per minute with shells
loaded with from fifty 70 sixty pounds of
emmensite. 1t is expected, too, that
with the use of SmoktieSS powder as
the propelling force the shells fired from
this weapon will be given velocity of
$500 feet per second, thus affording
tile highest degree of penetration eX-
pected Of unloaded shells fired from the
best high power guns. Ii these shells
burst detonatiyeiy at will, as claimed,
few minutes fire at the rapid rate esti-
mated would mean destruction to any
nnarnOred ship or to any armored craft
whose VltalS are not covered by more
than six inches of steel. The new gun
Will be twenty caibers long. or just half
the length of the latest type of siX-inch
guns built by the naval ordance bureau.
Nickel steel Will be used, and its con-
struction will be practically the same as
that proposed for the new eight-iRch
weapon of special design, which is to be
assembled by means proposed by
William Sellers. of Philadelphia. 1t
will have only three principal parts-a
tube. an inner jacket and an outer
jacket. The high explosive shells will
be put up in metallic cases in the same
manner as the fixed ammunition used in
all other rapid firearms.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-27
IN QUARANTINE.
Scarlet Fever Closes the White
Honse to the Public.

Scarlet Fever Closes the White
Honse to the Public.
WASHlNGToN, Dec. 26.-Little Mar
tena Harrison, the presidents five-year-
old granddaughter, is reported to be
trifie easier today. Her alIment. which
was at first supposed to be scarlatina,
has developed into a genuine case of
scarlet fever. 1t is of mild type, how
ever and will undoubtedly yield to
treatment The two Mckee children.
vino were playing with the little patient
when she was taken Ill. have been
watched carefully ever since, aud they
are reported today to be be-
yond danger of contagion. DR..
Gardner. the family physician. was
met by reporter on the stairs of the
White house this afternoon. In re-
SpOnse to an inquiry he said his
patieIt was getting along nicely and
would, he thought. be all right again in
short time. Her fever was less today
than on Saturday or Yesterday and the
case seemed to be losing its held. The
Mckee children, he said, were we'll and
they would escape the disease notwifh-
standing its iESidiouS and contagious
character, and their exposure to it be-
fore lis presence i'll the house was
known.
The White house was closed to the
public today and will probably remain
so until it is again free from disease.
Medical Sanitary Ins pector c. j.
Osmun, of the health Office. visited the
White house about noon today and
tackled two signs on the doors. one on
the lower and one on the upper floor,
quarantining the executive mansion
against the public. The signs are pink
colored pasteboard, and on them is
printed: "Toremove this placard with
out permission is unlawful. Scarlet
fever within"
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-27
TRIAL OF THE YES sUvIUs.
Exhaustive Tests to Be Given the
Dynamite Cruiser and Guns.

Exhaustive Tests to Be Given the
Dynamite Cruiser and Guns.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-The navy
department has mapped out most ex-
haustiye trial for the dynamite cruiser
Vesuvius and her guns. The trial
will take place at Port Royal. S. c.,
about Jan. Is. She will be ready to
leave the New York navy yard ON Dec.
%, but it is expected that Rear Admiral
Walker, who will issue the instructions
for her movements, will not send her
South until about Jan. 2. The trial
will be conducted under the auspices of
board appointed by Secretary Tracy,
consisting of Capt. Montgomery Sieard,
commanding the Miantonomah; Capt.
A. S. Barker. commanding the Phjla-
delphia, and Commander w. IL. Brown
son, commanding the Dolphin. Eighty
four projectiles in all will be fired dur
ing the trial-Sixty-siX blank and eigh-
teen loaded.
1t is the desire of the department to
determine once for all just what may be
expected on this craft in time of need.
Shots will be fired at moving and sta
tionary targets and with the vessel her
self moving at varying degrees of speed
The most interesting feature OF the
trial will be the six shots. each loaded
with 500 pounds of high explosives fired
at a moving target, consisting of con-
deMned hulk. This, it is supposed, Will
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-27
STILLWATER VS..
Convicts Enjoy Xmas Feast~
Prison City News.


Prison City News.
Yesterday was the coolest day of the
season. the thermometer registering 20
deg below zero at a. m. A driving
northwest wind added III making the
atmosphere uncomfortably cold.
The conyicts at the prison enjoyed
another red-Ietter day yesterday. War
den WOlfer extending to them the free
dom of the new paint shop during the
forenoon. At 9 O'clock they marched to
the chapel, which was artlstically dec
grated with Wreaths Of evergreen, and
on Il blackboard in the rear of the chapel
was the inscription. "a Merry Christ
mas to One and All" After the rendi-
ton of one Oh two musical selections by
the choir and prayer by Chaplain Al
bert, the warden Introduced Hon. ii. II.
Gillen, who favored them with all eX-
cellent address on ''lntemperance."
Mr.. GilIen is one OF the best
speakers in this city, and his
remarks were well received by his hear
ers. He spoke of the important part
played bv alcohol in sending men to
prison, and advocated that those who
were unfortunate enough to llnger be-
hind the prison bars now by reason OF
intemperance study their situation
thoroughly and solemnly pledge them
selves not to touch liquor again. He
spoke nearly an hour, but his address
was so eloquent that many would gladly
have listened to him an hour longer.
At the close of the address Warden
Wolfer thanked the speaker for his ad-
mirable address, and the c0nyictS for
their excellent behavior and attention,
and requested them to march quietly to
the paint shop, there to enjoy them
selves as best they could until the noon
hour A band was i'll waiting at the
paint shop and dISc0urSed sweet music
during the forenoon. At II O'Clock the
inmates marched back TO the cell room,
land partOok of an excellent dinner pre-
pared Dy Stewart Benner. The menu
consisted of roast fish with apple sauce,
baked beans, pickles, cheese, light bis
cult, squash, pie AMI coffee, with sugar
and mIlk After dinner each inmate re-
ceived a supply of cigars. Perfect order
prevailed throughout the day, and the
Christmas of 1892 Will long be remem-
bered by those who are compelled to
serve time in the Minnesota state
prison.
Nearly all the stores and offices in this
city were closed yesterday afternoon,
and Christmas was enjoyed by young
and Old.
The theatrical event of the season at
the Grand Opera house will be the ap-
pearance tomorrow evening Of Frederick
Bryton and Mckee Rankin i'll "a Ken
tuckey Colonel"
B. L. Freely, formerly manager Of
the telephone exchange in this city, now
similarly engaged at Fargo, n. D., was
in the city yesterday.
Joel May. of Saltwater, died yester-
day at Hot Springs. Ark, OF apopeXy.
He was fifty six years old. The remains
will be brought here for interment.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-27
MEXICAN MATTERS.
The Philadelphia steamship Com

Inc Fnfiaueipnia steamship COIH- =
pany to add TO It's Fleet.
WASHINGTON, Dec l6.-Among III
teresting Mexican items received by the
Latin bureau are the following: The
steamship company of Philadelphia has
decided 10 increase It's capital from
500, GOD 10 $3.50, ZOO, and place three new
ships on it's line. Under its present
schedule the company has two steamers
on It's line to Pr0gresso, Tempico. Tux
pan ana Vera Cruz, making the trip i'll
1orty-ttree days. stopping both ways at
Havana. 1t is proposed To place the
three new steamers direct 10 the Mexi-
can ports, ami use tile present vessels
III The Havana trade only.
There is a large colony OF American
farmers IN the vicinity Of Monotorir0-
los, in the state of NeuvO Leon, Mex,
ana along the line OF the Monterey IL
Mexico railway, engaged in The profit
aule culture OF oranges ana other fruits.
Large shipments OF Mexican oranges
and lines are maize 10 The United
States. The City OF Mexico has 10
tneaterS. IL public markets, POS gas
lights, 1850 oil or turpehtine lamps,
40 electro lights, 10 puOllc clocks and
il population Of from 100000 to 4oO,OGO.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-27

Both the method aud results when
Syrupof Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste. and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels. cleanses the sys-
tenn efFectuaily, dispeIs colds. head
aches and fevers, and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup OF Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in it
effects; prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances.
Its many excellent qualities COM
mend it to all and have made it the
most popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 5Oe
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gfsts. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on band will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA Fye SYRUP CO..
SAW FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE, KY. NEW Y0RK, N. Y.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-27
MORE REVENUE CUTTERS.
The Canadian Vessels Not So
Formidable as Reported.

The Canadian Vessels Not So
Formidable as Reported.
BUFFALO, n. Y, Dec. 26.-The three
Canadian cruisers built at Owen Sound,
Ont, which are causing so much war
like talk, are said by an old ship owner,
one of the few who have been allowed
to inspect these vessels, to be much
smaller than has been represented. He
asserts that they are armed with one
small gun each. and are, in fact,
what Sir Julian Pauncefote said
they were, mere revenue cut
ters. BESIDE" said the caLtain,
"even if they were 350-ton vessels, as
has been reported, what does that sigil-
fy when it is known that within month
past there have been launched at Toledo
two 1850 ton vessels intended for lake
traffic, but purp0sely constructed so
that in a very few hours time they can
be converted into formidable mea-of-
war capable OF knocking these Canadian
cruisers into cooked hat?" One of the
new Canadian cutters is now in the
Georgian bay and the other two are in
Nova Scotian waters.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-27
GRAND STAND BOWLING.
~ Feature Game Is On Tonight in
the Tournament.

n Feature Game Is On Tonight in
the Tournament.
This evening will occur feature
game in the GLOBE annual bowling
tournament. The game was originally
scheduled for last evening, but this
arrangement interrupted Christmas
amenities, so to speak, and the gallant
young men who. are to compete this
evening would not submit to such in
terruptions. Christmas is day when a
violation Of the trito old injunction may
be INDUCED i'll with impunity. This is
the axiom: "Never put off till tomor-
row what can be done today"
The game this evening will be be-
tween the Calumet Social Bowling club
and the Press club. The latter aggre-
CATION has not been able to do much
training Of late. but they are determined
to put their best foot forward, to bor-
row provincial phrase. and they will
not acknowledge a defeat until it has
been administered. Then they will
take their medicine" with good grace.
They fully realize that they are to meet
one of the strongest aggregasions in the
West, and they also realize that they
may be compelled TO borrow from the
element of luck to win.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-27
The PRESIDENT WON.
Crack Curriers' Of the City Put
in a Great Day On
the Ice.
Hon. Henry w. Cory and His
Crew Rejoice in Victory
at the Close,
while Hon. Bill Rodger and
Helpers Lose by Two
Points.
The Mile Skating Record Re-
duced by Soheibe--Gen-
epal Sports.

Monday was a merry day at the club
house Oh Raspberry island. The curl
ers were en- fete. By the way, while
curling is distnctiyely the national pas
time OF bonnie Scotland, in Republican
America nationality cuts little figure
The Scotchman, the Yankee, tile Ger
man, the Frenchman, the Canadian, the
Irishman-all nationalitieS-enter into
the spirit Of the game with equal fervor
and zest. Hence in ST. Paul curling is
practically robbed of Its honest birth
right.
During the day the five rinkS at the
club house could not accommodate the
anxious and enthusiastic devOtees of
the eXhilarating ice sport.
Bowling isn't IN it, exclaimed Joe
Deggendorf, the erstwhile champion Oh
the bowling alley. He had won laurels
against the finesse and proweSs of
some Of the most skiltul curriers' of the
club, and he went home last night with
honors enough for one day.
The ice was simply superb. 1t was
glossy and reflected the beautiful mot
ties Of the Scotch granite as the eX-
quisitely fashioned and perfectly pol
ished stones went gliding across the
hog line toward the tee.
No better conditions could lie asked
for. No valid excuses could lie offered
by vanqushed rink for a defeat that
was visited upon them. But you know
how it is. No one likes to confess that
his proWess was at faulr, and then the
defeated rink finds solace in the thought
hot h,t ,fatf
and indomItable domination. played
favorites with unfair partiality. So it
is with all affairs temporal.
Play began i'll the morning, and it
was continued until IL O'Clock last
night. The event was the bOnspipl for
a barrel Of flour, to be presented to the
home of the Iriendless by the defeated
party. This was between President
ii. w. Cory and Vice President Will
lam ROdger. Each official had six Kinks,
and they led off themselves as skips in
the initial play. The president Won, 13
to II.
Then came G. o. Nettleton. skip, VS..
W. w. Lorimer, skip, and the latter
won, II to IL.
So the game progressed. 1t was
''neck and neck, To use the vernacular
of the turf-Which, it must be frankly
confessed, is violation OF the ethics of !
curling, however, and an apology is
due the stalWart manipulatorS of the !
stones for the dlvergence-untll the
very end of the battle, when
the totals showed Cory 2 stones
In the lead. Rodger took his defeat !
philos0phicalIy, for he had to. He had |
set the example of defeat for his five |
skips, and he had no legitimate com !
plant to offer. He will buy the barrel |
of flour, ana he will rejoice in the COM |
forts and good tidings it will take to the !
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-27

W nter. A. d. Smith made the mile in
3:17, which was one and one-hfth sec
ondS under Birds time, but his time
was soon lowered by Mr.. Schiebe. who
surprised all the boys. Ii is thought
that the time will be brought down to
3:10 next Monday The race is open to
all amateurs in the state, and it is hoped
that more contestants will show up for
the next trial. Next Friday evening
there will be two-mile novice race for
ST. Paul skaters only.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-27
CALICO CHAKLEY,s FUTURE,
He Has Been Offered Several Ma
tionaI Bank E'resiuencies.

WASHINGTON. Dee, 26. = Secretary
Charles Foster has great many ihyi-
tations to go into business enterprises
on the expiration of his services as
secretary of the treasury on March 4,
but he has not decided what he will do.
"Come to think of it,, he remarked re
Gently to his secretary. Il need not do
anything if | don't want to'. The presi-
dency of several national banks has
been offered the secretary and it is
quite probable that he Will accept one
of them, hut he has taken no action in
this direction as yet
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-27
CoId-Day Pastinles.

Billiards, Switchboard, bowling and
curling afforded delightful pastimes for
the youth of st. Paul yeste day. At
Foley's, the principal hotels and other
places it was like barber shop Of a
Saturday night. Everybody had to wait
his turn The intense cold drove every
body indoors. Raspberry island CLUB
house was rather cold for spectators,
but the participants in the bonspiel pro-
nounced the temperature just perfect
for great play.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-27
Muscular Christians Defeated.

WASHINGTON, Dee. 26. The Christ
mas football game between the teams of
the Young Mems Chris tian association
and the Columbia Athletic club was
won By the Columbias by score of
tWenty-six to nothing. The Muscular
Christians" as they are called here, put
up good game. but their opponents.
supported by Frank ButterWorth. OF
Yale; King and Bergen, Of Princeton,
and Ordway, Of Lehlgh, all Of whom are
members of the athletic club, were too
lmanN for them
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-27
BoONs -, DAY.
New Orleans CAristmas Crowd
{Gue sSad the winners

New Orleans Christmas Crowd
Gue ssed the winners
New ORLEANS, La, Dec Go he
chilly breeze that swept through tie
grand stand made the large sized crov d
VINO were at the races today run and
jump to keep warm. The track was
very heavy and the races were common
place. TWo favOrtes won, and, as
more money was bet on the winners of
the other races. the bOJkmakers had a
bad day. Summaries:
First race, fire-eighths of a mile, selling
Duke of Kent won. Nathan Frank second
Horace Leland third Time Ell.
Second race. five anda half furongs sell
Ing-Blly Duncan won. The Judge second,
Highwayman third Time 10
Third race. seven-eignths Of mile selling
-Greenleaf won, Dixie V second, Beeswing
third Time. 10
Fourth race, nile. selling-Bret Harte won,
Texas Star second, Munson third Time,
23!.
Fifth race, mile, handicap-Zampost woh
Bonnie Byrd second, Heloise third. Time,
2:UIIo
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-27
PLAYED TO q Draw.

PIrTsBURG, Dec. 26.-The Pittsburg
and Chicago Association Foot Ball
teams played draw game at Exposition
Park this afternoon. The game was
hotly contested throughout. and ended
with score of 10 2. Ihe Pittsburg
team was badly handicapped by the
sickness IF several of its besr players.
Four hundred people were present.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-27
LEFT - 4nACE.
Mysterious Disappearance ofa Re-
tiPed uethOti,SJ minister.


WAsIINGToN, Dec. 26.-For nearly
four weeks now Rev. Joshua Thomp-
SON, an tx Methodist minister, has been
away from his home and his friends in
this city. He lett here aoout the lst of
December, telling his wire that he was
gong 10 Baltimore. He has not breu
steH or heard from since. He has a son
and daughter living near Rochester,
n. Y. Mrs. Thompson has written to
them informing them of her husbands
absence, and has received replies that
they have hot seen the missing man
1t is proposed now TO take SOME steps TO
clear up The mystery which surrounds
his whereabouts. Rev. Wr. Thompson
IS about sixty-seven years Of age, and
has not been active in the ministry for
number of years past. He is, howev-
cr still member OF the GdneSee c0n-
ference, New York. He had with him
when he disappeared between 500 and
$500.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-27
KILLED In Has DOORWAY.
Assassination of Proninent Git
iZen OF Alabama

iZen OF Alabama.
MOBILE, Ala, Dec. 26.-Near Coffey-
vile. Clark county, Ala, last night, Err
nest McConquodale, one OF the best
known citizens of Clark county. was as
sassinated by parties unknown. Nc
ConquodaIe was preparing to entertain
a number of guests, and it was about
nightfall when IA knock was heard OH
the front gate of his dwelling. Mrs Nc
Conqu0dale attracted her husbands at
tenton to the signal and he went out
upon the front gateway, followed
by his wife and daughter Immediately
a gun was discharged by some one at
the gate. a distance OF fifteen yards, and
McConquodae received number of
buckshot in the head and face. lie fell
and expired without uttering word.
Northiug is said to explain the origin of
the tragedy, except that McConquodale
had some bitter enemies, as he had
many very warm friends. There was
much excitement at CotfeyviIle last
night, and the assassins will be iynched
if detected, H
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-27
WHIPPED IN TWO ROUNDS.

Desperate Prize Fight in a Gotham
Athletic Club.
New YORK. Dec. ga desperate
prize fight was decided here this even.
ing in the gymnasium of the Nonpareil
Athletic club. The principals in the
vicious conflict were "Billy" Welsh. of
the Nonpareil club, who is Familiarity
known by the sobrlquet of Little
John L.,' by reason of his strik-
ing resemblance to the ex-champion.
and Joe Daily, Of the Union Athletic
Club OF Brooklyn The men fought for
a purse of $500 and weighed III at 1870
pounds. About 300 persons, including
many political lights OF TammanY hall,
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-27
GOING TO CUBA.


Immigration Committee on Its
Way to Havana.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Dec. 26. The
subcommittee of the special joint con-
gressional committee on immigration
reached here this morning, nearly three
hours late. The party was received by
Chairman Fairhead, of the board of
trade committee, and committee of
the Seminole club. They were driven
in carriages to principal points of in
terest about the city and were enter
tanned by the Seminole club at luncheon.
They sailed from Tampa for Havana at
10 O'clock tonight
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-27

witnessed the fistic argument. Welsh
was the aggressor throughout the battle,
and secured the verdict in the second
round. During the wind-up Welsh
scored FIVE knock-dowu blows. Daily in
the last fail rolled upon his back and
refused to get up until counted out By
the referee.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-12-27
CAPTURED THE BIG PURSE.
Lonely Wins the Gloucester
Christmas Handicap. q

lonely Wins the Gloucester
Christmas Handicap. 81
GLOUCESTER. Dec. &c. = Racing re-.
suits:
First race. selling, five furlongs-MorIIins
Glory won, Battle Cry second, Hawkcyes
third. Time. 1:J3Ia.
second race, selling. six turlongs La
JuiYe tilly won. Pievmar second, OaD.
third. Time, I:s5 -
Third race, selling. six furlongs-Tioga
won Mckeeyer second. Ray third. Time
1:l7A.
Fourth race handicap seven furIongs--t
Lonely won, Orishan second, Madden third I.
Time. AZ. y
Fifth race, selling. five-eighths OF mile
Vendetta won, Prather second, Telephone.
third. Time. 2:57.
Sixth race, selling seven fIr!ongs-Gen.
Gordon won, ST. Bell second, Debonair third
Time