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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-21
TICKETS TO CHICAGO.
They Can BE Bought for Eight Dol
lars and Considerably Less.

George Washington never was a ticket
agent" said the man behind the counter
Of one of the st. Paul-Chcago passenger Of
fees to a reporter for The o b yester-
day. He never would have come down to
pOsterity a man of veracty had he been
one. l once had a reputation like Georges
bu- since the roads made an SIS rate to Chi
cago l have forfeited it. l am able to say
with a straight counterance that IS is the
price of ticket, and that cannot be
bought on my line for less
There are others in the same predcament.
Al the roads are keeping up their empty
professions of maintaining rates TO Chicago.
even when they know their questioners know
better. As a matter Of fact, the Chicago line
situa ion is worse than ever and there is no
prospect of Improvement.
Chicago tickets may be bought in Third
street for SAT more than one line. The
brokers \.are openly offering them at such
rates.
One broker yesterday bought 500 tickets
from a railway company for s. each. He
viii hold them for a rise in the rates. which
he expects will come in November. All the
scapers looking forward to a further
reduction within few weeks.
1t was reported yesterday that one of
the Chicago lines would make an open rate
to Chicago of s., but 1t did not come to
pass. 1t is believed however, that such a
rate will soon be announced.
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AuUeluct Races.

NEW YORK. Aug 2O.-The largest crowd
Of the meeting went down to Aqueduct today,
and saw some good races. 1t was the last
day of the midsummer meeting, ard the
class of horses that competed at Aqueduct
were out in force. The followers OF Maher
had disastrous day, as he won only one
out of six mounts, and that in the sixth
race, when it brought but little relief. To
make matters worse. his mounts were hot
fayGrites in every race. except the second
and the last, and then they were go5d sec
ond choices. Summarizes:
First race. selling. six furongs-Ten Spot
won. Decide second. Helmsdail third. Time,
115 2-5
Second race, one wildwood Ranger won,
Pink Chambray second, Fennetta third Time,
1:43 15.
Third race, selling five furlongs-Althes
won, Mail Bag second, Passiac third. Time
1:02 20.
Fourth race, one and one-sixteenth miles
Lansda1e won, Rossfer second, Companion
third. Tine las.
Fifth race, five and one-half furlongs-Som-
ers won, Heroic second, Meddesome third
Time, LEG LIS.
Sixth race, selling, one mile-vonossa won
Tinge second. Athy third. Time, 143 Is.
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DEATHS BY LIGHTNING.
Herman Eggestein and His Wife
Killed at Middleton

JACKSON, Mimi, Aug. 2O-(Special Dur
Ing terrible storm, which passed through
this county last evening, the house of Herman
Eggestein, of Middleton township, was struck
by lightning and Eggestein and his wife were
both killed. Much damage was done to
trees. outbuldings and stock
The barn of John Verchota was blown down
and on the farm of JOS Bezdcek four stacks
burned. -0
takefeld, MINI, Aug 2O-A terrific tor
nado blew around this place last night. Many
small buildings were demo ishsd in The yic'n-
ity and grain stacks scattered There is no
loss OF life reported up to noon today.
Marshall. Mimi, Aug. 20.-There was a
severe electrical, wind and rain storm here
last evening. NJ. B. Drew's wheat stack
were burned by lightning Loss to farmers
by damage to grain and buildings will be
considerable. " 'e
Preston, Mimi, Aug. 2O.-A heavy wind
ana an rain storm visited this place last night
hplowlng down many .arge trees in the court
rouse yard and vicinity.
Mon Monteyi,deo, Mimi. Aug 2o.-During a
i neavy thunderstorm yesterday afternoon
llgh,ning struck and set on fire the dweliins
OF Mrs: Mary Crandan The flames were
extlnsuished by the neighbors before the ar
rlvai or the fire department
Heron Lake, Mimi, Aug c0-~h:s sect' on
was visited by one Of the most terrific st ,rm,
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went on that line from the Twin Cities.
Nearly fifty persons availed themselves OF
the 50 rate which the road has established
for such excursions They will return to-
morrow evening.
Pet animals and birds are no longer to be
carried free by the transatlantic lines. At
a recent meeting of the New York conference
it was decided to apply tariff On all such
pets carried by passengers. Dogs and monk
eys will have to pay $40 fare each, and cats
and parrots So.
Notice was received in this city yesterday
from Chicago that Hord, Van Strom IL Co.,
steamship ticket agents in Minneapolis, had
been disqualified by the Steamship conference
in Chicago for selling tickets at cut rates.
Among the st. Paul people who have taken
passage on the steamer Tongariro, OF the
Beaver line, which is to leave Montreal Aug.
%. are Mr. and Mrs. John Dunwoodie. Miss
Kittie Beverage. Harry Robinson ard Miss
Clara Peterson.
AS a result of the liberation CT Cuba and
the prospect OF developing the trade CT that
island, the Hamburg-American line has ar
ranged to inaugurate a branch line from
New York to Havana and several o mr. Cuban
ports The first steamer will leave New
York Sept. l. The company will maintain
a weekly service to and from the island until
the business warrants a more frequent serv-
ice. Four twin screw steamers will be put
on that route before spring.
Two hundred eXcursionistS from points in
Eastern Canada came to st. Paul yesterday
over various lines and went on the Northern
Pacific last night to Winnipeg aud adjacent
cities. large party of Canadians also were
passengers on the Great Northern.
The knights of Pythias will start for the
biennial encampment at indianapolis tonight.
They will take the Omaha limited, which
leaves st. Paul at $40 o'clock, and Will 60 to
Chicago, where they will transfer to the
Pennsylvania. Charles ]. Gray. travelling
passenger agent OF the Omaha line, will &C
company the Knights to Chicago.
Commencing today the Northern Pacific will
operate a double daily train service on the
Lake Superior division to Duluth, giving a
direct service from Duluth to points In the
Red river valley and Winnipeg. The trains
will carry through sleeper between Duluth
and Grand Forks
The steamship Olympia, of the Northern
Pacific steamship line, left Yokohama fer Ia
coma yesterday with S65 passengers.
The delegates to the convention of under
writer's, which has been in session the past
week in Minneapolis went on the Northern
Pacific coast train yesterday to the Yellow
stone park. They occupied special sleeper.
An extra tourist car was added to the train
to accommodate the increased travel.
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CONTEST rs CLOSE.
Hard to Pick the Winner of the
- Republican Race

r MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 2O.-The Republican
city convention will be held next Thursday.
The race between Pratt and Webster ia close
enough to warrant considerable speculation
and the gossips are now employing them
selves in figuring what will happen in case
OF deadlock between the leaders Thoma =
J. Shevlin is now mentioned as good car
didate in case of such a contingency. and II
is said that be has been approached by prom.
irent Republicans and asked to allow fbo
use of his name if deemed necessary If ia
further understood that Mr. Shevlin is NOT
altogether unwilling and perhaps he will fe
the one to contest with Grimshaw for dark
horse honors.
While it is difficult to make an accurate
estimate OF the situation, it would appear rot
at all probable that the necessity for third
man will arise. Pratt and Webster seem TO
De running along neck ard neck. yet the best
Judgment would say that one CT the two " II
ballot u 'ee~Ha
This is based upon the assumption. which
Is common opinion, that Croker will go into
inc convention with so few votes: as to make
nls supporters powerless to bring about q
deadlock, no matter how much they nav
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and Starkey. 1t is the second device
for the same purpose they have in
vented and patented. When they had
patented the first one, they thought
they could improve on it, and set to
work with the result that they think
they now have one Of the best. if not
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HARLEM REOPENING,
Entries for the Races to Be Con-
tested There Monday.

CHICAGO. Aug 2O.-Harem will reopen
Its gates Monday, with the appended card:
First race, three-fourths of mile, purse
S4OO, for 4-year-olds and upwards, sell ng-
Whitcomb, 1G2; Tetonna, Carrie F, 1907 Dou-
Bile Dummy, 1o2; George H Ketcham, 1C2
The Tory. 1o5; Don't Skip Me. 100; Hessville
l92; Little Singer. 100; Bryan. 102; Ramiro H.,
1Co; Montepenso, los; Summer Sea, 100
Second race. one mile, for 3-year-olds-zMolo
102; Musktne. 103; LIZZIE Cavalier, 90; Official
81; Eddie Jones, 102
Third race, fve-eighths of a mile for
2-year- olds-Mazo, 1GS; Beta, 81; Souchon
1902; Curassier, 100; Hanlight, 81; Jolly Roger
11S; Maize V, 81; Cambrian, los; Harry Nut
ter, Ander, 100.
Fourth race. one mile, the Chicago stakes,
for 3-year- olds-Candlaria, 107; Newsgatherer,
104 DR.. Sheppard. ia; Donna Rita 1O9;
Lady Ellerslie, 81; Hugh Penny, 121 L zzie
Cavalier, 81; Eugenia Wickes, 1O2.
Fifth race, three-ofurths of a mile-Pri-
mate ITO; Miss Day, 80: George Kratz, 1O7;
Tenole, 112; Eleanor Holmes, 105; Stamina, SO ;
Good Friend Peg Parks, 1O5; Dixie Lee, no.
Rosa Masso. 80; Montgomery, 112; Little
Alarm. los; Red Cidd 107 Our Gertie, 1O5
Sixth race. one mile and an eighth-Char-
sbello. 105; Mr.. Easton, Host, SO; Pensoroso,
stancy, Treby. 1C5; Prosecutor, 10.
Seventh race. one mile and an eighth-Nu *
alonge, liz; Roger R, Collins. 100; Eldad
SO; Paul Kauvar Ito; Prince Blazes, Sir Ho-
bart, 90; Cant Dance, 109 '.
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The Northwest.
SALTWATER.
Staples VIII Contest Is to Be Taken
Up Monday.

W ~ OoheCst IS ~ De 4iiken
Up on Monday.
SALTWATER, MIMI, Aug 2O-(Special.)
Labor day will be observed at the prison
with the customary exercises in the prison
chapel. Rev. Thomas McCleary, of Mime
apolis, will deliver an address, and feature
OF the programme will be whistling solos by
Miss B. Maud Pratt, of Minneapolis.
The city council, members Of the board of
education and nearly all of the city officials
VIII take an outing, beginning tomorrow even
ing when they leave over the Omaha line
FOR Omaha, where they will take in the expo
sition. They expect to return next Thursday
and look forward to a good time.
An interesting action will be taken up in
the probate court next Monday when the
will OF the late Hon. Isaac Staples will be
". G. Bronson, and grandchi.d of the late
Mr.. Staples. An army Of witnesses has been
summoned and 1t is expected the hearing be-
eral weeks. It is alleged in the notice of
contest that Mr. Staples was unduly in
huenced when he signed the will, and that
he was mentally incapable of carrying out
what he had contemplated doing
Byron J. Mosier and wife left this evening
Tor Duluth, where they will spend week
or ten days
Mrs. W. Howell Tice of Minneapolis, is
guest Of her father, H. E. Benner, steward at
The Misses Mcclure entertained a. large
number of friends last evening at their home
on Fourth street, in honor Of their guests,
Miss Kirkland. Of Harris. Mimi, and Miss
for dancing had been erected In the yard,
G Ghere s sweet music was discourssd by. the
society people of this city were present
H. II. ,Gillen and wife have returned from
an w., outing ing at MuI Duluth B and Port Arthur.
will spend Sunday with relatives in this city
Schuyler Colfax, of South Bend, Ind, who
was guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. John G. Nell
Timothy Donovan and wife have returned
from a trip to Tacoma and other cities in tho
West
Mr.. and Mrs. William sauntry, Mr.. and
Mrs H. W. Davis, of this city, Mrs. Gross,
of California, and Mr. and Mrs. F. E. otis,
OF Minneapolis, spending a few days at
Gordon, Wis.
Miss Sadie Roney has returned from a
visit at Cedar Falls 10.
Rev. A. D. Stowe and family have returned
from visit at Waterville MINI.
Miss Polly Hibbard of Davenport To-, was
guest CT Mrs Herman Jassoy, this week.
D. ]. tMcCuish has returned from visit at
his old home in New Brunswick
Mrs. A. e. Doe and daughter have returned
from visit with Mr. and Mrs. c. F. Kill
gore, at Lake Minnetonka.
Mrs. w. E. Cowles and son, of St. Peter.
Mimi, were guests of l.. B. Castle and wife
this week.
Mrs. Graham Michaelmore, of st. Paul;
spent Thursday with Mrs. c. W. Merry.
Mrs. NJ. A. Elliott of Ellsworth Wis, YVES
guest OF friends, and relatives In this city
part of last week.
F. e.. Webber and family have gone to
Graceyille, Mimi, where they expect to re-
side. ~
Otis Staples Alex Johnson. John G. Nell
son and William O'Brien have returned from
trip to Crookston.
Mrs. j. G. Armson and children are of
home from a visit in Iowa.
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Houghton and Hancock, Mich.

These towns are upon Opposite sides of
rortase lake, and locatedIin the very heart
OF ore me ne ESord-renowned copper region. Here
a th lne famous Calumet and Hecla' Mines
~ quincy 'Tamarack" and dozens
Oh others From each of them more wealth
mas mas eeen taken . than was ever realized from
, riie iai3 I Comstock' silver mine in Ne
d,,o; VIsI-crs viii be interested in the re-
o olia ana smelling operations so extensively
9 zro "a on; and those WHO wish to go down
o, oto ieet INTO the bowels of the earth may
1 ~ PERMITS to do so. The country in
e ene vicinity OF Portage Lake is of the Wild
t ts t ana most picturesque character. visit
e. e. on ,hi IS, famous region Will only cost you
S S..Du ior round trip. including meals and
oi, on N, steamer, Aug 25 For particulars
ees $50 a. 4ls Nlcol,et avenue Minneapolis. and
$50 robert street St Paul. MINI.
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Hawthorne Races.

CHICAGO, Aug. 2o-Th1s was get away
day at Hawthorne. The racing transfers to
Harlem Monday for two weeks meet.
Weather, cool. Track. good. Results:
Sheppard won, Storm King second, Eddie
Jones third. Time, rs.
Second race, one mile-John Bright won,
Lady Ellerslie second, BannockbuIn third.
Time, la.
Third race, fye-eghths of a mile-Ailyar
won. Espionage second, Cana third. Time,
1:01A.
Fourth race, three-quarters of a mile
O'Connell won, Paul Gr,ggs second, Abe
Fuerst third. Time 1:14%.
Fifth race. short course. steeple chase
Proyerb won, Michael G second, Troll third
Time, 3:291a.
Sixth race, three-Quarters of a mile-Long
Princess won, Reuben Rowett second Bryan
third Time, 1:15A.
Seventh race three-quarters of a mile-La
Princessa won, Loneta second, Sir Tenney
third. THE, 1854.
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POLITE POLITICS.
Republican Candidates VIII Not In
wade Each Others Precincts.

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 2O.-As proof of
the good feeling and well regulated
sentiment which exists between the Pratt
and Webster forces it has been agreed
that the Webster men VIII not put a ticket
in the mayors precinct in his home ward
and that the Pratt men viii allow Webster
the courtesy of his own neighborhood with
out opposition. If an issue had been made
probably neither could have taken the pre-
cinct of his opponent and much bad feeling
would have been engendered. AS it is, all
expressions which are exchanged between the
two headquarters are on the most friendly
basis.
Webster and Crocker live in the same ward,
the Eighth, but the representatives of the
former have declared themselves unwilling to
make any such arrangement with the board
Of trade candidate as they have with the chief
executive Of the city. They say that Croker
could not capture Webster's precinct if he
wanted to and that they very likely to
take his away from him. The Webster men
confident that the "a votes of the ward
will be for Webster
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PEAVEY PARTY BACK.
Crop This Season Is Larger Than 1t
Was Year Ago.

y" s's IL Ger ago.
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 2O.-F. H.
Peavey and party returned last
evening from a trip in special
train over the Northern Pacific system
covering 1920 miles in five days The
trip was made for the purpose of view
ing the crops. The run was through
Northern Minnesota, North Dakota
and Manitoba. The party were all
greatly pleased with general crop con-
ditions and the magnificent promise Of
the country, and especially of Manito-
ba and the Canadian Northwest
The splendid condition in which the
Northern Pacific system has been
placed was a revelation even to those
who have watched closely it's rise from
bankruptcy. practically. A new road
bed has been built for the entire sys-
tenn, and especially on the main line
where its quality was put to the test
in a speed of sixty miles an hour for
two and three hours at a time. The
highest rate Of speed reported on the
trip was siXty-three miles. This would
have been practically out Of the ques-
ton five years ago. The Northern Pa
cific expects to haul nearly one-third
more wheat than last year.
I'VE have had very enjoyable
week." said Mr.. Peavey this morning.
I'VE found the wheat crop considerably
larger than last year. I think the yield
will be about 100000, 900 bushels for the
three states. In advance Of threshing
L would not like to place higher figure
on the crop, and, in view of all I
learned, I believe it will be close to
zoo, 900, 900. There are sections that will
yield light and this must be considered
when the average of yield is fixed. The
acreage is a factor Of Importance, and
totals of yields will depend largely on
acreage figures, as they develop in the
light Of threshing averages and final
delighted with it. In some particulars
have a great country here, and it is
city and country. 1 am specially i'm
pressed with Manitoba as a new coun-
try full of promise. I look for a year
of business prosperity"
F. L. Hanke secretary of the North
ern Trust company, Chicago, said: Il
had never been north of Minneapolis,
and was most happily surprised by the
extent and productiveness of your
wheat lands. The Northwest is GER
tainly a rich section, and it's future is
assured beyond all question"
G. A. Bovey, the Minneapolis lumber
man, one of the party, had not trav-
eled over the Northwest in several
years. He said he was unprepared for
the development observed throughout
the trip. He was more than ever will
ing to remain a Minneapolitan, with
such great resources directly in support
of the industries centered here.
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She Disiikes Dogs.

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 2O.-Mrs. Cassie lib
belts. residing at 1884 Lyndae avenue SOUTH
was arraigned in the municipal court charged
with dscharging firearms within the city lin
it's. She pleaded not guilty, and the case
was set for Aug. "a. According to the police,
tipathy to dogs. and whenever a dog comes
around her premises the canine is used as
a target for her gun practice. The neigh
bors object to having their dogs shot at
and Friday Officer w. H. Hahn swore out a
warrant for Mrs. Tibbetts' arrest.
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Discouraged,
WORKOUT Folks,
They Are ExhOrted Not TO Give Up
tEle Ship.

You are worn out and discouraged You
feel as if you have been conquered in the bat
tie OF life and are ready to throw down your
arms
Take heart. Thousands have been as badly
on you are. Let us see if we cannot de-
scribe your symptoms without having seen
you.
in the first place your heart nutters and
you are mentally depressed. You are faint
and llstless all the time. Your skin is hot
and there is ringing in the ears. You
have no appetite. but you do have sick
headaches. Al night you have terrible
dreams.
My friend, the symptoms are legion, but the
cause is smrle. You are copstipated. The
intestines are choled with impurities, and
your whole system is being slowly poisoned.
Bay box of Beechams Pills, the harmless
vegetable laxative, at your druggists Take
one Iiu at bed time. Ii this DOES not move
the bowels freely, take two the second night.
and 50 on. When the bowels move freely.
gradually diminish the dose, until night
can Be skipped without missing the stool in
the morning. Keep your bowels regular by
taking enough and not too many.
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Saratoga Races.

SARATOGA. n. Y, Aug. 2O.-The largest
attendance of the meeting graced the rae
day was the Grand Union Hotel stake of S4,-
GOO, which brought out enight two-year-o ds,
of which Matanza was the favorite. The
start was good one, but inside of three
furlongs Matanza seized the advantage and
led home. Weather fine, track heavy. Sum-
mary:
First race, one mile-George B. Cox won.
1:4634.
Second race. seven furlongs-Manassa won.
Banquo II. second, Oxnard bird. Time
1872.
Third race. Grand Union hotel stakes
Matanza won. Kinley Mac second Manuel
third. Time liz.
Fourth race, six furlongs-Bardella won
Meco second, Lord zeen third Time, 1:19.
Fifth race. two miles. hurdl :s-Forget won.
Marshall second, 1ranian third. Time 41s
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ORTONVILLE, Minns Aug 2O.-The sec
ton crew found the mangled body of a man
early this morning at the junction of the
Hastings Dakota and Fargo line. 1t was
to steal a ride and fell under the wheels of
a night train. Both arms and legs were
severed from the body, and the head was ter
rby mashed. A piece of soap and a little
salt wrapped In separate papers, and S. 10 in
money were all the effects found on the body.
There is no clue to his Identity
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American Rar Association.

SARATOGA. N. Y. Aug 2o-The conclud-
ing session Of the American Bar association
was devoted to the consideration of the
amended report of the committee on federal
courts OF which Edmund Wetmore of New
adopted after various amendments.
These officers We're elected:
President-Joseph Ohoate,s New York.
Secretary-John Huxley, Baltimore.
Treasurer-.Francis Rowe, Philadelphia.
Last evening the annual banquet Of the as
soelatlon was held at the Grand Union hotel.
Covers were laid for 165.
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NORTHWESTERN CROP.
Division Freight Agent Still Says 1t
VIII Re an AYernGe.

Division Freight Agent Still. Of the North
ern Pacific railway, returned from a trip
through Minnesota and North Dakota yes
cerday.
u found everything fourishing in that ter
ritory," said Mr. Still. IAN average crop
will be realized in both states. The farm
ers anticipated a crop ike that of 1895. but
they vii, not realize it. The returns, how
ever, viii be satisfactory. Little threshing
has been done. but it VIII get generally I'M
der way next week.
The crop Of 1885 has spoiled farmers who
based their calculation on that crop. But
While some acres yield thirty bushels of
wheat, others yield as little as eight bushes.
Consequently there is considerable disappoint-
ment. But the grain is all of good quality
and superior to the yields of the past three
years.
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Deaths From Dyphtheria.

JAMESTOWN, N. D., Aug 2O.-Tbree
deaths from diphtheria have occurred in the
family Of Gisled. a Russian in Medina Suits.
man county One of the other children is
family recently attended a public funeral Of
a diphtheria patient in Logan county. among
their Russian friends. thus contracting and
spreading the disease. The Russians of Logan
county and in the settlements CONTIGUOUS
thereto have lost scores Of children from
this cause in the last two years.