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Show GOLD BRICKS. Arrest of the Principal in this Great Swindle. He Is Caught at Ogden and Indentifled as the Man Who Succeeded in Getting Get-ting Away With $10,000. Salt Lake City, July 2. Tom Ash-ton, Ash-ton, recently arrested at Ogden, has been identified as the gold brick swindler, swind-ler, bunco man and all around crook. He is wanted in Iowa for buncoing a wealthy farmer out of a large sum of money, and the warrant and requisition requisi-tion papers have been received for him. He will be turned over to an officer as soon as the Ouden authorities are through with him, and taken back to Iowa for trial. Ladies Ejected for Applauding:. Chicago, July 2. The climax in the suit of Phoebe Cousins was reached this afternoon. The case has been on for hearing all day, and Col. Roe, Miss Cousins' attorney, was just closing his argument, winding up by exclaiming: "Let justice be done, though the heavens fall." This was too much for Miss Cousins' lady friends, and they commenced to applaud the attorney. Judge Blodgett instantly interrupted them, exclaiming: "Stop it! This is no town meeting. Mr. Marshal, clear the Court room !" In the meantime Deputy Marshal Jones left his seat and advanced towards the ladies, and although they were now quiet, he motioned them towards the door, exclaiming ex-claiming with more force than eloquence, elo-quence, "Get outl" Ex-Judge Waite, whose daughter, Dr. Lucy Waite, was one ot the ladies present, was on nis feet in an instant. "Your honor," said he, "It was only the impulse of the moment." The ladies left, and on reaching the corridor held a meeting. The case was taken under advisement by Judge Blodgett. Canada Will Be at the World's Fair, Ottawa, Ont., July 2. The minister min-ister of finance announces in parliament parlia-ment that Canada, through the medium of Great Britain, has been asked to take part in the Chicago World's Fair, and has the invitation under consideration. considera-tion. Lord Salisbury has officially notified the governor-general that her majesty has bestowed the peerage on Lady MacDonald, in recognition of Sir John's distinguished services to the British empire. Her title is not given. Visited the Orphan Asylum. Amsterdam, July 2. The Emperor of Germany to-day received the German Ger-man residents of this city at the palace pal-ace and then visited the orphan asylum and town hali. After this inspection the emperor and his party embarked in boats on the canal and witnessed aquatic fete. Population of Nevada and Idaho. Washington, July 2. The census bureau to-day issued a bulletin of the populations of Nevada and Idaho. The population of Nevada is shown to be 45.751, a decrease since 1880. The population pop-ulation of Idaho is shown to be 84,385, which is an increase during the decade of 51.677, or 158.77 per cent. Our Government's Financial Status, n Washington, July 2. Treasurer Ne-bocker Ne-bocker issued a statement of assets and liabilities this morning, under a new form, adopted by the department. The total assets are stated at $205,143,000, and total liabilities $51,147,000, leaving a cash balance of $153,894,000. Bozarth Won Easily. Salt Lake, July 1. Madden and Bozarth fought six rounds at the Turf Exchange to-night. Madden was outclassed out-classed and Bozarth won easily in six rounds. A Train -Goes Through a Trestle. Newcastle, Pa., July 2 A traction trac-tion engine drawing a shanty on wheels went through a bridge in Wayne township last evening. Three men were caught in the wreck and so badly scalded by escaping steam that they are not likely to recover. Emigrating the Scotch to IJritUh Columbia. London, July 2. Goschen says the government is willing to advance $250,-000 $250,-000 to British Columbia to promote the emigration of desirable families from the Highlands of Scotland to British Columbia, |