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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-16


q train 1856 miles in length; 1,6O2, 112, 900 feet
of lumber passed down the river. Snagging
on the upper Mississippi was carried by three
snag boats. whose crews also worked on
surveys and levee repairs. The total cost
of this work was $500 Comparatively
little work of general improvement was at
tempted. bYt q number of special works
were carried on.
During the year negotiations for floating
rights and for the purchase of land for a
lock site between Minneapolis and st. Paul
has been retarded by exhorbitant prices de-
manded by owners and the opposition of a
company desiring to build another lock- At
the fioatage rights had been secured, and it
is hoped that all rights may be obtained with
out condemnation proceedings. Eleven wing
dams were constructed near South st. Paul,
and dredging operations carried on. Work
was begun on harbor in Lake Pepin, Wis,
and bar removed from the entrance to
East Dubuque harbor. At the Quincy ILL.,,
steamboat landing sandbar was also re-
moved
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-16
waded out to Meet Death.

John Pinska, aged thtrty-fve years, residing
with his wife and two children at 623 S.bley
street northeast, was drowned in the river
near his residence and within sight of his
Sky ear-old son at $50 o'clock yesterday
morning. At that hour Pinska told his wife
that ne going to wade out to an island
had been lodged there by the high water.
His son, who had followed him to the river
bank says that after his father had waded
a short distance into the stream he threw
up his hands and sank from sight. Mrs.
Pinska says it was clearly an accident. The
water is very deep at that point, and the
father is supposed to have known such to
be the case. Pinska had lived in the city
about two years, coming from Pennsylvania.
He was employed steadily at one of the flour
mills.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-16
EXPERIMENTERS ADJOURN.
Elec ton of Officers Ends the Work
of the Convention.

Oh the convention.
The Agricultural College and Experiment
Station convention concluded its business
last evening at the university library build
Ing, where its sessions have been held. The
meeting was the shortest held, and but little
business was transacted outside of the cleo
ton of officers
Prof. c. S. Murkland, of New Hampshire,
introduced resolution that precipitated quite
a discussion. The resolution to the effect
that committee of five be appointed by the
executive committee. whose duty should be
to draw up and present to congress for pass
age bill appropriating the sum of $1,000
annually to each state for mechanical eXper-
mental stations; this bill to go in force June,
1889: The bill provides that this sum shall
De increased IN ne $1,000 each year until the sum
of $4,000 has been reached, which amount
propriated. The proposition met with consid-
cradle opposition, the argument being put
the interests of the convention. Prof Murk-
land, however, maintained that it was a
land however, maintained that it was a
matter that indirectly was of the greatest
proVement in machinery benefit to him.
The resolution was thereupon adopted.
the election Of officers resulted as follows;
president, Aston Ellis, Colorado; second vice
president, William NJ. Liggett, Min
Emer1 shdTd vice president s. NJ
tary, E. D. Voorhees,, New Jersey; executive
committee, H. H. Grondahl, Massachusetts;
Alexius Cops, Ohio; ]. H. Washburn. Rhode
Island; R. R. Juss, Wisconsin; photographer,
A z. Neel. of the department of agriculture,
at Washington.
Previous to adjournment resolutions of
thanks were extended to the Commercial
club. of Minneapolis, and the University of
Minnesota.
Later in the evening a reception was ten
dered the delegates by Prof. and Mrs. Cyrus
Northrop, at their residence, $40 Tenth ave
nue. southeast. The affair was an informal
one in every way. and enjoyed by many
of the delegates
During the day yesterday no business was
transacted by the convention, as the dele
gates enjoyed the hospitality of the city, the
Commercial club, and the Minneapolis & St
Louis railroad at Lake Minnetonka An ex-
tended trip was taken around the lake aboard
the Ionka, The party returning to the city
late in the afternoon
- mis- morning the experimental station at
st. Anthony Park will be visited. Cars will
leave the West hotel at 8 o'clock, and the
party will remain at the Park until 1870, at
when time train over the Great Northern
VIII convey the party to the Red river val
ley, where the bountes of Western Mime
sofa VIII be inspected. The trip will be made
by the delegates as guests of the Great
Ncrthern railroad. The party VIII return to
minneapolis tomorrow afternoon
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-16

turned out to be one - he pieasantest teat-
ures of the entire week.
The ladies banquet was given In the pari6i
of the West and the surroundings and decor
atoms ATTIC were made exguistely elegant spe-
and finery of the tables, there was . pro-
fusion of flowers. in punches and corsage
bouquets, and the tables were lighted with
silver candelabra. fitted with shades of a
delicate tint Of red. giving the most pleas
ing effect. Notwithstanding the distance from
the kitchen the service was excellent and the
ladies' part of the event passed off splendidly.
same as that for the gentlemen, with the ex-
ception of some of the heavier wines. After
the ladies had concluded number of them
We're escorted into the larger dining hall and
listened to the speeches. 1t was a delight
fully informal and jolly affair, and one which
the ladies and gentlemen alike enjoyed.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-16
Fourth Glass p. MS Meet.

The fourth class postmasters of the state
in their organization known as the North
Star branch Of the National League of Fourth
Class Postmasters met yesterday at the Mic
Ollet hotel. OF the 800 members of the
branch only about fifteen were present. The
business consisted principally in hearing
what L. J. Markoe, of White Bear, the ma
tional committeeman of the league, had to
say about the efforts to have the fourth class
postmasters placed under the civil service
rule, and also about the Cummins and Hardy
bills introduced in congress. One of these
provides for an increase in salary for the
fourth class officials. The off Of treasurer
and financial secretary were combined, and
H. G. Schram, of Cottage Grove, elected to
the position. F. Rawson, of New Brighton,
was elected recording secretary.
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'urse for Marion Mills-Fractional


MILWAUKEE. July 15.-At late hour last
night Manager Glenavin. of the Grand R3p-
ids club, wired protest. to President John
son against the award of yesterdays game
to Milwaukee, alleging that ball fouIed
into the grand stand in the ninth inning
bounded back into the field, and should have
been continued in play while Umpire Fitz-
gibbons substituted a new ball which Wea-
yer hammered into left field for two bases
and started the hitting that won the game
for the Brewers.
President Johnson was in the stand yester-
day and witnessed the play, but left Nil
waukee last night on a steamer for Ch;cago
so that his views could not be obtained as
he had not been notified that protest had
been entered prior to his departure. 1t is
unlikely. however that the claim will be al
lowed as It is based an error of judg-
ment of the umpire and not violation Of the
rules.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-16

The funeral of Dr. George F. French was
held from the First Unitarian church at 4
o'clock yesterday afternoon. The church was
crowded with large number of friends of
the we'll known physician and his family.
Rawllns post. G. A. R., of which DR.. French
member was largely represented. Mem
bers of the Harvard Club of Minnesota, the
military order of the Loyal Legion of Amer
lea, ard the medical fraternity were also
present. The funeral discourse was preached
by Rev. H. M. Simons, pastor of the church.
The remains will be taken to Dover, N. H,
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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-16

CINCINNATI, O., July 15.-summary: Firs,
race, five furlongs-Melba won, Frogmore sec
ond, Duchess of York third. Time, 1:O3k.
Second race, seven furlongs-Kitty B won
1:2SM. Third race, one mi'e-serrano won
Eltcrro second, Gid Law third Time 1:42%
Fourth race, five and half furiongs-Plaudit
won, Maclvor second. Hampden third Time
los. Fifth race, six furlongs-Old Center
won, Meddier second, Hibernia Queen third
Time, 116h.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-16
HELD TWO BANQUETs.
SaddIers and Their Ladies Have an
ENJOYABLE Evening.

The ninth annual banquet of the Whole
sale Saddlery Association of the United States,
which has been in session in this city this
week. was held at the West hotel last even
ing and proved one of the finest affairs of it's
kind that has been held in the city. A large
number of the members of the association
had brought their ladies with them, and when
it came to the banquet the gentlemen in
charge concluded it would be too crowded to
unite the ladies and gentlemen, so a separate
banquet was provided for the ladies, which
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-16
Stirred Their Consciences.

When the submerged main, crossing the
east channel from Nicolet, broke it had the
effect of rendering the water works depart
ment material assistance in collecting de-
Hnquent taxes. 1t appears that many people
who were behind in their water tax feared
when the water supply was shut off, because
of the break, and their failure to settle up
within the required tome was, responsible FOR
the curtailment of the supply, and they i'm
pediatey made all speed to the water works,
where they squared their accounts.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-16
Ex-senator wasbburn Returns

Ex-senator w. D. Washburn returned from
Washington yesterday morning. He went
East principally to make a fight against the
eral to Shanghai, but with rather slim expec-
tations of succeeding in his efforts. He says
he is not sorry that he tried to defeat Mr.
Goodnows confirmation, and his only regret
is that he did not succeed, although he would
repeat his course again, even if he knew that
1t would be unsuccessful. The Goodnow mat
ter was not all that called him East.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-16

County Auditor Minor has decided that he
will make a test of the order of the state
auditor, for him to cancel certain assess
ments levied against the Northern Pacific
railroad on its East side property. He says
that in spite of the fact that the county
attorney has advised him to cancel he can
not see how the state auditor can order
him to cancel levies for improvements The
assessment was for improvements assessed
against abuttng property, and he is at a
loss to see how they can be Cancelled. The
courts will have to decide the matter, there
fore, and establish a precedent z.-
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Cincinnati.

Only $3.50 for the round trip, via
Chiacgo Great Western Railway CMa-
pie Leaf Route. Tickets on sale July
% and p, return limit July 26. This
low rate is made account the meeting
of the German Epworth League, but
everybody can take advantage of it.
Further information gladly furnished
by Maple Leaf Agent at Fifth and
Robert streets
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-16

The police are on the search for a forger
who victimzed the Hub clothing house, Sec
ond street and Hennepin avenue to the ex-
tent of 1928 Monday. The offender gave paper
purporting to be on the bank of Minneapolis,
bearing the order of F. B. Semple, and pay
able to one Joe Fremont. The forger pur-
chased a pair of trousers valued at so cents
and was given the balance of the paper IN
cash.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-16
Have You Voted Today.

Every reader of the Glob should
bear in mind that coupon appears
in each issue of the paper, and that
each vote is worth a great deal to
the candidate. You have a favorite
clerk in some Of the many stores. Cut
out the coupon, fill it in and send to
Manager Voting Contest, The G b e,
ST. Paul.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-16

Young Dandridge's graduating essay con-
WINGED me that he is going to be a success
full man. 1t was by far the best delivered
by any member of his class"
Indeed? I'm surprised! What was it
about?"
81 don't know; but it wasn't over a hun
dred and fifty words long, at the most
Cleveland Leader.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-16

MUSHROOMS spring UP in the night, -four
1sh for few short hours and are cut off by
the fierce rays of the monday sun. Some
an hour and live a short swift life, until
the sure and sudden rays of honest compe-
tition blast their young lives Can you at
ford to risk your money with unknown and
untried concerns which are apt to vanish In
the morning.?
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-16
COL. KINGS REPORT.
Government Work for the Year In
the Vicinity of St. Paul.

WASHINGTON, July 15itCol. William r.
King, in charge Of improvements on the Mis-
sissfppi river between the mouth of the
Missouri and Minneapolis and of the Galena
river, ILL.,, has submitted his annual report
to the war department. The total product of
lumber Excluding shingles and lath) fioated
on the Mississippi during the report, if it
had been carried by rail, would have loaded
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-16
FLUNGERS WENT BUMP.
Talent Dumped in One of the Blue
Ribbon Races.

DETROIT, Mich, July 15.-For the first
time since the Blue R -bbon meeting began
and a pleasant day brought out a crowd Of
5000 people. The 2:09 pace proved a dsls-
trous event for some of the heavy plungers.
The winner, Bumps, was about third choice
in the pools, but proved himself clearly I'M
derrated Summary
Free for all, ur-year-olds, trottng, purse
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RESPONSIBLE FOR 1T.

Cook cracks our china chips our glass.
And l will bet dime
She is the parsonage who made
The famous nick of Time.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-16
USUAL HOUSE AC1

WASHINGI ON, July 15.-No busine 5
was transacted by the house today.
Immediately after the journal was APP
proved a recess was taken, on Mr.. Can
mons motion, until tomorrow, Mr. Can
non having given assurances to Mr..
Bailey that in his opinion partial or
. complete conference report on the de-
ticiency bill would be ready by that
time
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The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-04-27
YALE,s FLEET OF BOATS.

The fleet of fifteen half raters which have been purchased by the members of the Yale Corinthian Yacht club are now lying at Austins dock where they are being fitted up before they are talk en down to Morris Cove. The boats are 21 feet, 9 inches over all and feet. 3 inches beam, will draw only six inches of water. The rig is tib and mainsail, and spreads $50 yards of canvas. Later in the season they will carry a spin makers. The boats were all built at the Buzzard's Bay Yacht agency after de- signs by w. H. Hurd at cost of $135 each
 A cup has been offered by the yacht club to the the boat making the most points during the season.
 A championship pennant is also to be offered to be owned by the winner of the race until beaten.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-04-27
A NEW HAVEN BOYS SUCCESS.

The Waterbury American says of Harry R. Durant, formerly of this city, and at one time of the Journal and courier staff, and who was last Satur- day appointed by Judge Burpee prose cutting attorney of Waterbury: "The prosecuting attorney will be one of the youngest that has ever held the place. Harold Riggs Durant was born in New Haven, January 13, 1870. He attended the Hillhouse high school but left in lSS5 and took up professional polo as a livelihood. He signed to play with the Waterbury team when he was but sixteen years old, and was probably the youngest professional polo player that ever played the game. He finished the season of 1887 with the Brooklyn, N. Y., team, and then abandoned polo to tackle newspaper work, by writing sporting news for the New Haven pa pers. He came to Waterbury as city editor of the Republican In 1890, and left the newspaper business to enter the Yale Law school in 1892. He grad uated from there in 1894, and was inn mediately admitted to the Connecticut bar. For several months he was asso
 ciated with Attorney J. P. Goodhart in New Haven, and then returned to Waterbury, where he has since prac- ticed law. He is now in the office of Colonel l.. F. Burpee and has been state attorney for the Connecticut Humane society for the past two years. MT. Durant is best known throughout the country as a successful manager of athletic teams, and a well-known authority on all sporting subjects, He began in 1885 by managing the New Haven Flyers an amateur polo team, and when he came to Waterbury in 1890 he organized the Waterbury baseball team of the Connecticut league and was also treasurer of the league. The next year he managed the Acmes and in 1893 he piloted the Yale Law team through a worlds championship at Chicago. In the fall of 1893 he man. aged the Yale Consolidated football team and also acted in like capacity in 1894. In the summer of 1893 he brought team of crack college ball players to Waterbury, and in the spring of 1894 he managed the Boston league teams southern trip. In 1894 he was elected president of the Connecticut league, and managed the New Haven team that summer. In 1895 he man. aged another team in this city, and in 1896 he brought the Hillside Athletic club to the front. This Christmas he took the All College football team on tour south, and on his return an nOunced that he was through with sports of all kinds forever At Yale he won the middleWeight boxing cham pionship and was very popular among the college men. MT, Durant has work ed his own way up from the start and paid his own way through college His new place Is not entirely new, as he held it for several weeks under Judge Root in 1895, MT. Durant is an anna teur actor of no mean ability.
 MT. Durant is very popular young man, and his smooth, boyish face oft times gives one the impression that he is a boy doing a mans work, but as a
 matter of fact he is man of firm and | resolute purpose who is rapidly rising in his chosen profession"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-04-27
Probate Court-Judge Cleave,and.


 In the probate court yesterday At torney Isaac Wolfe was appointed trustee on the estate of John Dinnean, grocer on Monroe street, who was ad judged insolvent last week upon an ap- plication of J. D. Dewell & Co to force him into insolvency.
 Charles A Baldwin and Charles Spreyer were appointed appraisers of the estate.
 There was a slight contest over the appointment of trustee Attorneys Dewell and Mathewson advocated MT. Wolfe, and Attorney Bree favored At torney Charles Kleiner
 FOR APPOINTMENT OF A CONSER-
 VATOK
 A hearing was held yesterday morn- ing in the probate court upon the ap- plication of William Lines to have a conservator appointed over the prop erty of Willis R. Cooper of 60 Henry street. MT. Cooper is eighty-six years old and a sufferer with chronic diseases. Mrs. Nellie Elizabeth Merrill has been his housekeeper and nurse for three years during different periods of his ill., ness. She testified that he was sound mentally MT. Cooper fell from a street car at Church and Chapel streets last August and was injured on the head. but not dangerously. He formerly lived at 110 Wall street, but sold the place ten years ago. His income is de- rived from house on Kimberly ave- nue.
 Dr. J. E. Stetson testified that he had attended MT. Cooper for eight or nine years. He said that he did not think that Cooper's mind was weakened.
 A hearing was to have been held yes- terday upon the appointment of a con- servator over the property of Mrs Ada May Wood, but at the request of coun- sel, continuance was taken until next Monday. There is no controversy over the matter of Mrs. Woods incompe- tency. but the chief question will be as to who shall be the conservator
 HEARING POSTPONED.
 The contest over the will of the late A. D. Simonds was again continued in the probate court yesterday morning till next Monday.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-04-27

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 Dr. Pierce's Pellets cure Constipation.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-04-27
A SHOWER OF PAINT.

Chapel Street Pedestrians Struck by
 Contents of an Overturned Paint
 Pot.
 Yesterday afternoon about o'clock one of the painters engaged in repaint- ing the Street building at the corner of Chapel and State streets, accidentally allowed a pot of paint to overturn and spill to the sidewalk below on the Chap el street side. Several pedestrians who happened to be passing at the time re- ceived a liberal spattering of paint. The painter in charge of the work on the building gave his card to those who re- ceived the sprinkling and requested them to call on him if there were any damages