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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-17
EITHER FITZSIM-
MONS OR CORBETT FOR A
FIGHT FOR
HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
HIS FORFEIT OF $1,000 IS PLACED
TO SHOW HE Is IN EARN
EST.
NO EMISSIONS GO FOR HIM.
Declares He VIII Not Hear Any Or
der to Go Fight Some Other
Man.
NEW YORK. Jan. 16.-'Kid" Mccoy

NEW YORK. Jan. 16.-'Kid' Mccoy
has issued the following challenge:
ITO Robert Fftzsimmons and James ].
Corbett-Gentlemen: You have declined to
contest with me for the middleweight cham
pionship of the world. You have offered
may reasons and excuses for your refusal,
but your principal reason has been that you
would not could not get down TO my
weight. L am therefore compelled to waive
the question of weight and go to your weight.
l therefore hereby challenge either of you to
a finish boxing contest for the heavyweight
championship of the world, details and ar
rangements to be made hereafter. l fully
realize the possible stand you both may take
in answer to this challenge. 1 know it will
be your policy to eyade it in every way, to
cast aspers:ons and even attempt to ridicule
my def l know you will tell me to fight
other men and gain a reputation. etc. But
your possible evasionS are discounted not
alone by me, but by the entire public, who
fully realize the fact that l the only
living boxer who is entitled to the creadit of
being able to gain victory over either or
both of YOU
81 know l can beat either or both of YOU
am not going to fight any other man or
men but you. and amount of evasion or
excuse that either Of you can offer will deter
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-17
WORK OF SMALL BOYS.
Acres of Forest and Thousands of
Barrels of Oil Burned.

WHEELING, w. Va, Jan. 1.-two
thoughtless boys caused great mischief by
applying a match to a spray of coal oil is
suing from a small aperture in the Standard
Oil company's pipe line from Ssterville and
Warrington to Morgantown. The pressure
at that point was strong. Soon the burning
spray melted the Ie1 in the joints of the
pipe. which was 81 inches in diameter.
Fifty acres of forest and field were soon
ablaze. Two small bridges and two barns
were burned. All the oil in ten miles CT
six-inch pipe, nearly 1000 barrels, was con-
sumed. The engineers at Elk Bank discov-
cred something wrong and stopped pumping,
else the damage would have been greater.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-17

me from my determination to pursue you
until achieve my object and win the heavy
weight championship of the world. 1 am not
going to indulge in any blackguardism or bill
lingsgate. The public is Disguised with
those methods, and they not and never
were mine.
81 give you credit for all that either of you
has accomplished, but know l am your mas
ter as a fighter, and my challenge is sincere.
LAS a further evidence of my sincerity, 1
have deposited check for 81 600 in the hands
of Samuel Austin, and 1 stand ready to post
additional $1,000 upon either or both of
you signifying your acceptance"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-17

the expenses Of taking prisoners to the
penitentiary and wait for a deficiency
appropriation in the next legislature
to reimburse them. The appropriation
Of $1,000 allowed for this purpose by
the last legislature has been ex-
hausted and bills for over $500 are al
ready held up for lack of funds. The
same thing will probably occur again
next year. The attention of the ap-
preparation committee was called to
the amount of the appropriation, but
they refused to increase it with the re-
suits above mentioned
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-17
RETIREs ROBERT j,
But L. G TewiSsbury Will Campaign
John II. Gentry.

NEW YORK, Jan. 16.-Lewis G. Tewksbury.
owner of the famous PAGERS, John R. Gentry
(2:001a0 and Robert (2:011O announced that
he has decided to retire Robert perma-
nently from the track and put the old side
wheeler to road work. Robert J is now close
on IL years old, and during the seven years
he has been racing he has been seen on all
the principal tracks from the Atlantic to the
Pacific. Mr.. Tewksbury proposes to drive
the old campaigner to pneumatic-tired road
wagon. and his owner looks forward to many
an exciting brush on the speedway
John R. Gentry will be campaigned next
season by Driver E. R. BOVINE who had
charge Of Mr.. Tewksbury's horses last sea-
son. Gentry will undergo his early spring
preparation at Hartford, and will be started
in all the free-for-alls on the grand circuit
and in exhibitions against time. Both horses
are xintering at Somerville, N. ].
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-17
In MEMORY of a Brave Teacber

MILBANK. s. D., Jan. 16-The death of
Miss Blanche M. McCallister, assistant prin-
cipal of the high school, who was drowned
in an effort to save two girls who skated into
a hole in the ice. has cast the deepest
gloom over the entire community, as she
was popular favorite in school, church
and social circles. Memorial services were
held today at the Congregational church,
conducted by Congregational and Methodist
pastors. The large church was packed. The
remains were forwarded tonight to Madison
this state. the home of the deceased.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-17

to Faribault and went to the home Of
his former wife and hid in the barn
that night, and on Saturday morning,
after every one was away from home
except Mrs. Forke, he went to the
house and killed her. Mrs. Forke was
shot some four or five times, the coro-
ner finding two or three bullets in the
body and one in the wall near by.
The police are on the lookout for
Forke, and it is hoped he will soon be
apprehended
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-17
CycIers Go South.

NEW YORK. Jan. 16.-There will be a great
emigration OF bicyclists to the South tomor-
row. The cream of the foreign and American
racing talent will sail for Florida, and there
will be merry times the new third-of-a-
German champion, has been in Bellair for
some time, and in the party will be Gougoltz,
Lamberjack and Taylore, the Frenchmen;
Fulford and Wheelock, the EnglishElen, and
all the available American stars.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-17
Jury OF MilIionaires.

TRENTON. n. j., Jan. 16.-One of the most
notable grand juries ever drawn in the United
States district court for the district of New
Jersey is that which will be sworn in on
Tuesday at the opening of the January term
of court. The panel will include several mil
lionaires. among them George J. Gould, an
ex-United States senator, four mayors and
several other persons of prominence.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-17
DULUTH's SHIP CANAL.
Zenith City Firm Will Get the Work
of Widening 1t.

Special to the Globe
DULUTH. Mimi, Jan. 16.-Bids for the
building of the substructure for the south
pier Of the ship canal entrance to this har-
Dor were opened yesterday by Maj. Sears
chief of the engineering bureau for Lake
Superior. There were fifteen bidders. in
bid Of King C Steel. of Duluth S170,779, was
the lowest. and Maj. Sears will recommend
that this firm be given the contract The
work is in connection with the widening Of
the present government canal. The bids
ranged up to $40 coo. The bid of the St.
Paul firm was the fourth lowest
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-17
WHAT DO THE CHILDREN
DRINK?

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have you
tried the new food drink called GRAIN-O?
1t is delicious and nourishing and takes the
place of coffee. The more Grain-O you give
the children the more health you distribute
through their systems Grain-O is made Of
pure grains, and when properly prepared
costs about one-fourth as much All grocers
sell it, 15c and 25c
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-17
Epidemic of Suicide in Gotham.

NEW YORK. Jan. 16.-William P. Morri-
son. stock broker, committed suicide late
tonight at his home in this city, by hanging.
Bertha Valier, thirty-six years old, a
teacher of French. committed suicide today
by inhaling Illuminating gas.
Thomas BSusEett, forty years old, a waiter,
committed suicide today by swallowing car
bolIc acid
Sigmund Poltzka. fifty-seven years old, a
bookkeeper, died today from carDolic acid
poisoning, and is supposed to have committed
suicide.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-17
CLOSE TO DEATH
Women Narrowly Escape Flames at
st. CIOud-Fire Loss Of $4,000.

Special to the Globe.
ST. CLOUD. Mimi. Jan. 17.-Fire broke out
at midnight in w. B. Mitchell's block. corner
Fifth avenue and First street south, totally
destroying the building and contents, involv-
ing loss Of O,000 with but partial insur-
ance. The second floor was occupied by the
family of ]. R. Rice. Mrs. Rice and daugh-
ter Nora and servant were rescued from the
burning building in their night clothes and
the floor fell as they were being carried from
the building. The ground floor was occupied
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-17

Bangle. Bannockburn, DR.. Black. Frank
Don Quixote, George Keene, Eitholin, Off
cial, lisa Bey. Gallivant Pacemaker, Pontus
and others. Hamburg is also eligible, but will
probably be raced exclusively in the East
Col. NJ. Lewis Clark will be the presiding
judge, and will have as his associate in the
stand Secretary Price.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-17
WILLMAR ELEVATOR BURNED.

Big Building in Ashes and 6,OOO
Bushels of Wheat Destroyed.
Special to the Globe.
WILLMAR. Mimi, Jan. 16.-Fire
caused by defective chimney totally
destroyed the Northwestern Elevator
company's elevator together with about
5000 bushels of wheat last night.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-17

BY. Bowering Bros, grocers, and Maurice
Colbert confectioner, and the stocks of both
were total loss and only partly covered by
insurance. The failure of the alarm system
to work properly caused the delay of the
fire department reaching the spot In time, and
narrowly prevented the occupants of the build
ing from meeting death In the flames.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-17
KENTUCKY DERBY.
List of Horses Eligible to the Classic
Event.

Event.
LOUISVILLE. KY. Jan. 16-Entries to the
spring stakes of the new Louisville Jockey
CLUB closed Yesterday. Eleven stakes will be
run during the fifteen days beginning Nav
T. Three of these eyents-the Kentucky Derby.
$1,000; Clark stakes. $4,000. and the Ken
lucky Oaks. $3.O00-were closed some time
ago. The other events closing yesterday were
the Debutante stakes, for two-year old illies:
the Wenonah stakes. for two-y ear-old colts |;
the Juvenile stakes. for two year-olds of both
sexes; the Blue Grass stakes, for three-year-
olds; the Mademoiselle, a selling stake for
three-year-old FLIES: the Premier, for three
year-olds; the Louisville handicap, for three
year-ods and upwards, and the Frank Fehr
a selling stake for three-year- and up
ward.
All the high-class three-year-olds In the
West are among the eligibles to the coming
Kentucky Derby, including Plaudit. Rowland
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-17
Merchant Drowned Dead

WINNIPEG JAN 16-James Thomson.
the founder and head of the wholesale gro
Gerry firm Of Thompson, Codville G. Co.,
dropped dead at his home here last night.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-17
TWO BIG RACING EVENTS.
COncy Island Jockey Club Stakes
BROOKLYN Handicap Entries

NEW YORK. Jan. 1.-THE nominations
for the Coney Island Jockey club stakes for
ten different stables are represented in the
nominations for the stakes that closed on Jan.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-17

The reputation of a responsible firm is be-
hind statements concerning widely advertised
wares. Who answers for the cheap su5sti
tutes that are sometimes offered?
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-17

Wide-awake dealers consult the wishes of
customers, and do not offer something just
as good" when you ask for an advertised ar
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-17
NO MONEY FOR sHERIFFs.
South Dakota Officers Can Pay
Their Own Expenses.

Special to the Globe. 10
PIERRE, S. D., Jan. 16.-From this
until the close of the fiscal year, South
Dakota sheriffs will have to advance
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-17

10. and the total number of entries for the
eighteen events is 975, as compared with S99
last year
The Flight. September, Flatbush and
Great Eastern stakes will have a supple
mentary closing on July 49, The Suburban
handicap has forty-sx entries. exactly the
same plumber as it had in 1897 They are:
Don Rs Orc, 4; Merry Prince, 5; ST. Barthol-
omew 4: On Deck, 4; Semper Ego, 5; Ty-
phoon H., 4; Howard Mann, s. Caldron, A.
fish Chieftain, 4; Michael Ill, 8; Sly Fox, 9;
Ben Elder. 8; Handball, 8; Ben Holiday, 5;
Lehman; Z; George Keene, 3; Counter Tenor
o; Dr; Sheppard, A. Murillo, 3; FIeishmann, 4
Buddha. 4; Imp. 4; Ben Brush. ): Poetess A.
Great Bend. 3: Plaudit, 3; Byron McCieiland
O. O.; KeGuital. 5; Peep O. Day. 5: Maceo, A.
SIR Walter, 8; Loki, 5; Lou Branmble, A.
Meadow Thorp. 4; Connoisseur, 6; Tragedian,
4; Box, 4; DR.. Cattlett L.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-17

NEW YORK. Jan. 16.-Followng are the
entries for the Brooklyn Jockey club handi-
cap OF $4,000. to be run at the spring meet
ing. One mile and a quarter-Algol, 4; Ben
Brush: 5; Ben Eder 5; Ben Holiday, 5; Box,
=; Buddha, 5: Byron McClelland, 5; Caldron,
4: Don de Orc, A. Sir Cattlett. 4; DR.. Shep-
Mann. .; 1sidor, 4; Lake Shore, aged; Leh-
man. aged; Loki, 5; Lou Branmble, A; Macy,
=; Meadow Thorpe, 4; Merry Prince, 5;
N Mlchael II, 3; Mohegan, 3; Ogden, 4; On
3: Premier. 8; Previous. 3; Royal Stag, 5;
Imp, 5; St Bartholomew. 4: Schiller >; Sem,
per Ego, o.; Sensational 3; Sly Fox, 8; Ty-
phoon H., 4; Tilo. 4; Traverser, 3; Ulysses.
b; Winged Foot D.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-11-15
FELL BETWEEN THE CARS.
John Carr. Co.ored nrakesman, K.l,ea
 WItRe Performing H $ Duties.

Fht baggage coach Of the Iron Mountain north bound passenger train, IS it pulled into the depot Monday afternoon, possessed q scene that made the most hard hearted shrink from it's view.
 There lay in the coach the mangled frame of a colored man which was beyond recognition. The form, full of life, had iusta few hours previous passed over the same spot on I southbound freight train,upon which lie was employed as brakesman.
 While throwing a brake near Wal nut Lake the train gave sudden jerk and Carr fell between the box ears and was crushed to death.
 His home is at Argenta, where the remains were being taken for burial
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-11-15
WAR RELICS.
}. Harry olcott Receives Large Num-
 her of Relic, From Ills Brother.
Absolutely Pure

Mir. Harry Olrott, of the Bluff City
 Iumber Co., recently received box
 af relics from his brother, Mir. LeRoy 8Icott, who is a member ofthe 7th I $. regulars, and which company
 pas among the first on Porto Riean aoil during the recent Spanish-Ameri- ean war. LeRoy is now back at his home in Indianapolis spending q
 eaye of absence with his parents.
 Mir. Olcott has placed these little Interesting curiosities on exhibition ht k. H. Stearns' ieweIry store for fine benefit of the public. Among the humber is q pair of tan shoes made 5n Ponce and costing $4 60 in Ameri ean money; u watch chain made Of Spanish 5 cent pieces, which chain Was taken from a Spanish soldier at line surrender of Santiago; q Kreg- Jargerson bnllet; Il picture taken on the maiq ,s9 rt t6 2 niiago, and Whcn al5o sna .,s4 a number of natives in their own peculiar dress; a pack age of Spanish cigarettes. something similar to an American cigarette; a large collection of coins. which are very hard to obtain, and several other articles of as much interest,"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-11-15
REPORT OUT THAT
 DREYFUS IS DEAD.
No Confirmation of the Report Can Re Had, But It Is Believed by Many
 That He Is Dead.

Paris, Nov. l5. It is reported here that Dreyfus is dead. The rumor is un. derstood to be based upon mysterios telegram received from Col Mar, capital Of Upper Alsace, signed by an unknown correspondent.
 So far as can be ascertained there is no official confirmation of the report.
 The father-in-law of Dreyfus discred. It's 1t. He says he has received excellent accounts from the colonial office quite recently as to the prisoners health.
 Despite these assurances there are dark rumors afloat. In view of the curious manner in which the letter from Dreyus, declaring that he had abandon. ed all hope, was conveyed to Mme. Drey- fus on Friday many prople believe he is dead.
 On Friday Mme Dreyfus applied at the office of the minister of the colonies for permission tosend her husband some warm ehothlng for his return home. The request vas refused on the ground that the government would do whatever was necessary. At the same time, ae- cording to the dispatch, the authorities read q letter from Dreyfus to the effec5 that he had for months addressed ap- peals for revision to General De Boisdef- ire, recently chief of staff of the French army, without getting any reply and had wearied and become. exhausted by useless appeals, he would write no more to his family or to anybody. He de- scribed himself IS i'll and dylng and be- queathed to the generosity of my coun- try the care of rehabilitating my mem- ory."
 It appears that Mime. Dreyfus then asked permission to telegraph her hus- band the decision of the court of cassa- tion. This request was also refused. Then, through q friend, she appealed to Presiden5 Faure, but with no better re- suit. Her counsel will bring the whole matter before the count Of cessation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-11-15
If the Americans Do Not Make Better Terms as to Philippines
 the Deal Will Be Off.
SPAIN IS AFRAID
 OF HER CREDITORS.
When Peace Terms Are Obliterated She Will Tell Her Creditors to Look to tie United State
 For Their Money.


 Paris, Nov. 15 There was no joint session of the peace commissions yester- day. Secretary Moore Of the United States commission received from Secre- tary Ojeda of the Spanish commission a note saying the Spanish commissioners found it impossible to prepare their mem orandum for presentation, and asked that the next meeting be deferred until Wednesday,
 Importance is attached to this delay, it being regarded as indicating that tho Spanish commissioners arc preparing for 8 final stand i'll the negotiations and it may be definitely stated they will not sign treaty of peace which yields 10 Spain no more from the Philippine is lands than thus far have been offered or indicated by the Americans. Should the latter announce that the United States is only willing to reimburse Spain fer her pacific expenditures in the Philippine is- lands the Spanish commissioners will reply that their mission Is finished
 Should this occur, it is possible that the Spanish will also suggest the sus- pension of negotiations through the commission and resumption of the ne- gotiations between Madrid and Wasb- ington. This attitude of the Spaniards is explained by the fact that members of the Spanish commission have political alliances and personal responsibilities which restrict them to certaian lines, which are as far as the ministry at Madrid cares to go.
 It is pointed ont that if the five Span- ish comm issioners here signed treaty yielding the Philippine islands to the United States without lessening Spain debt in som degree, they could not return home with tho prospect of any political future and possibly would be in danger at the hands of mobs
 At the next meeting of the commits sion the Americans will learn the definite attitude of Spain on any proposition thus far made.
 The Spaniards, however, in this pre- sentation will not declare all negotia- tions closed. They will insist that the sovereignty of Spain over the Philip pine islands is beyond question, but will announce Spain's readiness to yield that sovereignty for an adequate equivalent, and will invite negotiations under the Spanish construction of the protocol The American commissioners may then communicate their final attitude to the Spaniards, but the Americans expect future meeting to present a carefully prepared conclusion of their contention and conditions. Should they be differ ent to those already presented the time then will have arrived when Spain must declare herself helpless, thongh steadfast, and will await the next steps of the United States, whatever it may be. Thus Spain will be able to say to her creditors that she has done her ut most and the issue must rest between them and the United States.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-11-15
eoMEZ HAS NO
 USE FOR AMERICANS.
He Is Getting Rid of Those In His Army aud of All cublns Who
 Favor Annexation.

santiago, Nov 15.--Captain Warren. ~ i ainerlcan who has been with Gen. ais2lmo Gomez asserts that the general V @'n no longer have Americans about a''A' ana Is getting rid of them as fast e posslole. He takes the same course - ne case Of Gubans suspected of favor n, ms annexation to the United States. lno result is that some of the best men aAo were long attached to his immedi- " ''aif are not now with him.
 !. i' Will be difficult, Captain Warren .'eses' to get the majority of the in salsents to oisband His idea is that ~Aeh the American authorities get con a s,'' ol the ports on the island they sl0a q give out TO rations and punish a'1erely al thefts of cattle and produce. 0oa ~ IS estimated thatno fewer than lS.- pa.!l9 ,so people in this section are learning area Y '-'o se--
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-11-15
IAN AMERICAN IN
 A MEXICAN JAIL.
He Was Arrested For Killing a rexi- can ou American soii-His Release
 Has Been Demanded.

Nogales, A. T., Nov. 15.-=Much ex- element exists here in consequence of an episode which threatens to result in international complications with Mexi- CO., Sunday, a week ago, James Tenn pie, conductor on the New Mexico and Arizona railroad, was attacked by some Mexieans, and ill defending himself shot one of them, Juan Aravalla, fatal ly This occurred about 20 feet north Of the international boundary. Later he returned to his hotel which was south of the line and was arrested by Mexican officers. He was charged with murder, and tho law of the state of So- nora provides for the trial of any person enarged wirh the crime against Mexi- can cltizen, thoush the crime may have oesR committed ill foreign country.
 ISe friends of Temple engaged an ate tOrneE, but the Mexican authorities re- fused go allow the prisoner to be seen. United States Consul J. F. Darnall then appeals the state department at Wash ngton and received the following tele- gram from Secretary Hay:
 Washington. Darnall, Nogales, A. I.-Have wired the legation at Mexico U to demand the immediate release of Temple
 AS yet no word has been received ". rom the City of Mexico. Temple is in
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-11-15
Negro Beatea by a Mob.

Seymour, Ind, Nov. 15.- A masked and armed mob took out of jail John Bird, colored Democratic stump speaker, who had been imprisoned on tho charge of obtaining money by false pretenses. The mob beat him and ordered him to leave the town at once. Instead of obeying the order he went to the prosecuting at- torney and sheriff for protection. Ha { an hour later he accompanied the sheriff and posse in search for the members of the mob It is not known whether or not the assault upon him was inspired by political spite.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-11-15
Emile ZnIa Not Coming.

Kansas City, Nov 15 Edward Zola, a resident of this city ami cousin of Emile zola, the champion of Dreyfus, says that the report that the French au- thor is coming to this country shortly is untrue. Edward z9la, who is an exile from his country, and who has been manager of the Kansas City Club, has received letter from his distinguished cousin in which Emile Zola states em- phatically that he has no intention CT coming to the United States on lecture TOUT, at least for a long time.