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Show ' t h s a t.t i . a k V. TTMKS. FRIDAY. JULY 25. 1800. 4 uncertainty which prevails in regard to the outcome of the present prohibition campaign. The Xebi-ask- state republican con-vention tabled a prohibition resolution. If the republican parly in that state had not made the mistake two years ago ol flirting with prohibition, it would have been in better condition today. The republican party is responsible to a large extent for the headway which prohibition has made in Nebraska, and the rate today is suffering from the THE SALT LAKE TIMES. By T. A. DAVIK "fn Times la pubUahod evry evenlna (6un-fla- y exreptl , wid 1b deltve rod by earners in Halt City and Park City at 75 ceut per month. THrTraEscontalnstbefull Associated Pivss report, and has special talraTsph aervlr thla -- ntlre The Tfmis is entered at the pontifflce in Salt Lake Pity fur transmission through the nulla ae second class matter Perwinsdeslrln(rTHBTii as delivered at their houses ran secure It by postal card order or through telephone, when delivery la Irregu-lar make Immediate, complaint to this offl e. A FIGHT FOB FREEDOM. Lawyer Collar Win. Hla Way Out of Madhouse. Frank Collkr has been declared sane. No more picturesque and sensational per-son lives in the city of Chicago than this same Mr. Collier. A lawyer by profession, he has always been noted for that quality of aggressiveness that never accept de-feat, and to this combative instinct he has owed many noted legal victories. A year or so ago he went Into politics on a per-sonal issue not as a candidate, but as the chief backer of a candidate. His interest in his friend's success re-mained of a mild nature until one night ruffians assaulted him on the street. In one of them Mr. Collier recogniwd an ad vocate of the opposition, and from that moment bis parti-sanship was decid-ed and emphatic. He organized clubs, addressed meetings, sent out circulars and kept the brass bands of the town busy till the end of the campaign. Co-llier's candidate won, and leading a tremendous pro-cession of adher- - frank collies. nts the victori-ous lawyer rode down to the Deeplaines street police station, and calling ont Capt. Aldrich, one of his opponents, shook sheaf of bank notes in his face, crying, "Bet you 110,000 1 have your head in thirty days." Before the tinffe specified had elapsed Aldrich was no longer a member of the force. Then came the Cronin murder, and in trying to solve ths tangle of that terrible tragedy the excitable attorney went mad. For months he was confined in the insane asylum at Kankakee. The other day he petitioned for freedom on the ground that he had regained hi reason, and the case came up for hearing before Judge Collins, at Chicago. Collier acted as his own at-torney. He examined scores of witnesses, and kept the big audiences constantly laughing or wondering fit his sharp witti-cisms and keen oratorical thrusts. Here is an example; When Judge Barnuin was on the stand he said: "I think you are as ra-tional now as you ever were." "That is a rather dubious compliment," retorted Collier. "Well, you were always a little peculiar and erratic." "I agree with you. I caused you to be appointed special counsel of the board of education at a salary of $5,000 a year. " On setting the petitioner at liberty Judge Collins qualified his decision by the condition that Collier should leave town for thirty days and take a good rest. To this he assented. Qi.'F.kk Victoria is a pretty level-heade- d old lady. Although and grieved over the ruiiliuy in her favorite regiment, the Grenadiers, she does not blame tjicm su much as the officials. She summoned before her the leading generals, and in the most forci-ble manner denounced to them an army system that permitted the dissat-isfaction of the soldiers to grow into mutiny before receiving tho attention Subscription to the Dally Times. of the authorities. (Always In advance.) if moo tin. " J " j 10 Address T'HWTiMEySaitLaji Our Telephono Number, 4S1. leading advocate of the boycott. The Montgomery Advertiser says: ' Tho Atlanta Constitution Is trying to work up a boycott against everything in the north on account of the lorre bllL There are hun-dreds ol democrats all over the north as bit-terly hostile to that measure as the Constitu-tion Is. Are we to tie hue a boycott attiiiust these gallant anil fe:irpss men because, led away by partisau m:nlmas. tho republican ma-jority in the house h.is p;.M"1 a force bill which may become a law? Boycotts cannot be en-forced between the north and south until tho Hue of demarcation is as great us It was in the time of war. It is foolish to pretend to believe it can be done." The probability is that the force bill will not become u law. There is too much opposition to it. Ken the re-publicans of the south are uniting in appeals to congress against any such unpopular legislation. But while tho force bill may be unpopular, would it be unjust if passed and put into execu-tion with a view to securing fair elec-tions? If the elections arc now con-ducted in the south in an honest manner, the force bill certainly would uot change the results. On the other hand, if they are now tiufair, as they have been in the past, would not the force bill result in a free ballot aud a fair count? These are the questions to be consid-ered, and it would bo well for congress, before proceeding further towards the passage of any such measure, to thor-oughly investigate the condition of af-fairs in the south aud ascertain if there is any necessity for the enactment of any such law. TttE FORCE BILL. The proposed federal election bill, known as tho Lodge bill, is meeting with a very warm opposition not only from the democrats but from a great many of the republicans. This meas-ure makes somo very stringent pro-visions regarding the holding of elec-tions for federal ofliees, and it applies to every st:ite. It is aimed, however, at the southern states, but whether in the north or the south it takes the elec-tion machinery, iu congressional and presidential elections, out of the hands of the local slate authorities and puts it under the control of federal officials. This is what the south so strongly ob-jects to. and threats arc beiug made to boycott northern merchants and busi-ness enterprises. There are some cool heads- - in the south, however, and they do trot apnrote of auy such suicidal policy. The Atlanta Constitution is the PARK CITY NEWS. How Pioneer Way Was Olwerved-- A Coal Oil Lamp liiplodea. Park Cvrr, July 24 corre-spondence. Pioneer day in Park City passed off very quietly. The business houses were closed in the afternoon, and everybody seemed to have a good time. The programme for the day con-sisted of ball games, horse racing and pigeon shooting, and Professor (lentry s horse aud dog show in the evening. The sports commenced at the race course at 2:30 p. in. The horse racing was the most interesting feature of the day. In the half mile race were en-tered John Webber's Fred, Kdward Berrv's Lacy and Mr. McDonald s Rack-ing ftalley. The hitter was distanced in the first heat. Fred aud Lacy were very evenly matched and made a very close race! Fred winning bv half a length in the first and second heats. A. great amount of money changed hands on the result. The most of the betting was in favor of Lacy in the lirst heat, but in the second the tables were turned aud the betting was largely in favor of Fred. The entries for the pony race were Peanuts, by John Varcoe, I.hoau Kick by McDonahue, and Nellie by Com haw. Peanuts won the first heat, but Nellie camo in first in the second and third. Peauuts getting second money. The quarter race was won by Bay Nell, entered by Kobert Kimball, the other entries being Butcher Boy, by Mike Savage, aud Bob, by Jerry Com-ba- Butcher Boy won secoud money. The ball game was played between two local nines, the Park City's and the Athletics. Both sides worked hard for the $."i0 premium, and the (Tamo was decided in favor of the Park City's. Score, b to tf. Mr. L. K. Camoinile won the laurels at the shooting match, the best score made being twelve out of a possible twenty-on- e pigeons. The prize for the foot race was won by Frank Morley. yesterday afternoon a coal oil lamp was upset on the stage iu the, opera house, while Prof. Gentry's equine and canine paradox was giving a matinee, and bursted causing a little blaze. The Mantes were smothered before any dam-age was done. The audience became frightened, however, aud did not enjoy the entertainment as much as they would have done h:id the accident not occurred. ilr. J. J. Daly aud children left yes-terday morning for iSalt Lake. Park City is overrun with commer-cial drummers. This is a good lield for them. Mr. V. A. Nelden and family are in Park City, partaking of the cool air and delightful scenery. T. V. Clayton was up from Ogden this week, returuiug this morning. The Ontario mill sh'pped 31 bars fine silver this morning, valued at $16,707.28. Ore shipments today: Ontario, 72,-40- Crescent, 40,800. F. Auerbach & Br 144, 146 & 148 Main Street GRAND SBMI'ANNAUL Muslin Underwear Sale Why Stitch, Crook Your Backs and Invite Diseases This hot weather when you can buy Your Own and Your Q, dreris Muslin Undenvear at the cost tf the Material and Trimmings The sale consists of Ladies' Gowns, Chemises, Drawer Corset Covers, Bridal Sets, Skirts, Aprons and Cm dren's Dresses, Children's Slips, Drawers, Etc., Etc, AT THE FOLLOWING PRICES: 15c, - 23c. - 40c, - 50c, - 75c, - $1.00, - $1.25, - $u The only conditions of the sale are that only Three pieces of each kind and price will be sold to one customer. There will be no deviation from this rule. These goods are manufactured during the dull season and cannot be secured again during 1890. So come early and secure the best made, best fitting goods ever offered in that line, Our Summer Merino and Gauze Underwear Is being closed out at cost and below cost with this sal as we must make room for fall stock. PRICE 10c, 20c, 25c 35c, 50c, 65c, 75c, 90c EACH Choice maple syrup, the finest in the land, Hamond's choice hams and bacon new goods and choice fruits arriving every day at C. B. Durst's, 72 and 74 E 2nd South St. , . A Our line o'f Bathing Suits is still com-plete. We are ageuts for the Brooklyn Knitting Co.'s celebrated goods and will guarantee them in every particu-lar. Bast-Tkrr- y Meb. Co., 142 Main street. Children's Wash Kilt Suits, Ages 2xz to 5, at cost. Children's Wasli Skirts oOc, worth $ 500 pieces French, English, and American Satines at 9c, 12 c, 15c, 20c and 25s By all odds the Best Styles and Qualities offered in this city, MANY OTHER BARGAINS Will pay you to visit our Mammoth Sale. ONE PRICE TO ALL. -:- - ESTABLISHED 1864 WE AEE NEVER UNDERSOLD. F. AUERBACH & BRO Gents" FnraisMne Goofls, Hals, Caps and Ms and 1st v AT THE v T AMERICAN CLOTHIM & SHOE CO.; J A Great Clearance Sale I For the next 15 Days we will offer the following Suits formerly sold far $12, $U and S16.50 now sold for $10, $11 andW " " 1 and 18 5 and I " 18, 22,511 and 25 15, 18,50 and 11 27.50, 30 and 35 23, 25 and 28. Boys' and Children's Clothing are sold the same in proportion--- a reduction from la to 35 per cent. We have also a large line of Knee Pant to be sold from 20 to 50 cents; former prices were 40 and 75 cents. HememberthePiace.sT American Clothing and Shoe Cif Don't forget that we have removed to 67 East Second South street. A. J. White, Real Estate Co. SALT LAKE THEATER CHAS. 6. BURTON, Manager. NIGHTS ,Q COMMENCING MONDAY, JULY 28. Grand WEDNESDAY MATINEE. PROF. GENTRYS r A EQUINE-CANIN- E r A f I I Wonderfully Kriurateri: r I I II DOGS and PONIES I VPARADOxfIf AN EDUCATIONAL FESTIVAL Three of the Grandest Entertainments ever seen in America. They do everything but talk. All Strictly Moral and Refined. Prices reduced all over the house Jor adults and children Wagners Pleasure Gardens Emigration Canyon. a s lhe only pswResort. Sunday Trains on the Utah Central Railwit will depart as follows : Leave U & N. Depot 1 p.m. and 3:40 p.m Leave Wagner's s and 6 " Trains will take on passengers at corner of LiKhth Soma and Fourth West; lootol Main street. Seventh East.Salt Lake City Brewery and First South. Fare Ronnd Trip, 25 cents. E. Mehesy, PracticalFurrier. The Largest ami Most Complete Stock of Fine Furs, in SEAL BEAVER, OTTER, MLTK, Ek, In thu Inter-Mountai- n Region. Mr. Mehesvhas Just returned from an trip through the Northwest, where he purchased a large quantity , will be worked to or.ler for the cuoilAg seasoS the place. SaOMaiaSt. Salt Lake City. ?S ATATOKIUM For PRIVATE HAIR r a FLl'XGE - IN THIS .Largest SwimniLig Pnol in mmn jS Railroad Contractors auJ BifA EvanS mo Grading, Ditching and Excavating 121 S. & Main St, Street Grading a Specialty. PHIIUBF. ESTIMATES FURNISHED. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED-- Utah ai Moiti C. P. MASON. Manager eating Oils, Mine Mill .ndUuT ComPressors and Drill, Lubr. g Qold and Conceatri: Maiae Office anA Warerooi 259 S. MaMtet, Salt Late 0. 1 AGENCY. BUTTE, MONTANA. WHEKE THE TIMES IS FOK SALE. Tee palt Lake Daily Tium la for sale, at tbt following places : uorr.tJt. Continental Hotel. White Hons Walker Hnuso, Cliff Huuse. Cullfn House, ldotropolitau Hotel. , KEWS TA!DB. Pha fter O'Connor's, SSH Main street. I. M. McAllister, W " MargnttB Bros- - ( Kaybould's, " C. H. Parsons, 1M Bates & Kimball, Post Offlrs, Parle City. pen Haymansou. Boise City. Idaho. v P. Blateliley, Caldwell, Idaho. Feiti Olson. Provo. Anv.rlran Fork, Times Carrier. Krklow Bros.. I. & K. O. uud U. P. Trains. I ' ; : MILLIONS IN IT. The struggle for the millions left by 1 the late A. J. Davis, of Butte, Montana. I lias assumed a most interesting and dramatic phase. It was supposed ' the millionaire bachelor had died intestate, and there at once arose a bitter contest between his brother John A. Davis, and a nephew, Henry A. Root, to get con-trol of the estate as administrator. Tho nephew was defeated, and took an ap-peal to the supremo court. Tho case was set for hearing today. Yesterday the case took a sensational turn by the presentation of an alleged will of the defendant, leaving the estate to John A. Davis, and providing life annuities to the two illegitimate children of the deceased and their mother. Could there be any-thing more dramatic than this episode! The will, whether spurious or genuine, ! has been produced just in the nick of lime. Hut the document will be viewed with a great deal of sutpicion, aud sub-jected to the closest investigation. This litigation is liable to wattle the entire estate, and if the claimants wis-- to realize anything substantial from it they better "get together" and com-promise the light ami agree upon a di-vision of the spoils. THISDATK IN IllsrOKV-JCI- .Y 83. j uuamvi mows a item-pis- . noti'l Roman Catholic au:bor, at;ed 01. , tin Mary, queen of Inland, and daujrht'-'ro- f Henry VIII by Catherine of Ariwrou, married to Philip of Npuiii; died ISM. 181 of Lauilv's Ijine. In which thy Americans. nuler j G.-- WinfleldScoU. defeate.1 ; the Britirh, Inflicting great loss. fen 1814-!- eaai of Charles pibdin. JOH' TAT"- - nuthor .f naval songs, ared 60. ath. of a T. Coleridge, eminent English essayist, aged . IWS-T- ho rank of full general created for Geo. Grunt, the hlpiiest rank in liie United States army; succeeded by lien. Sherman In 18M. I8CS The territory of Wyoming organized out of poruons of Utah, Dakota and Idaho. ath of the Duks of CJuise, aiced 18 lfWr- - Death of John Taylor, chief of the Mormon apostles, aged 79. lSSaPlot discovered In Sofia to assassinate King Kerdiuuid. 1KKITALS ASU CLOSE 01? MAILS. Schedule of arrival and closing of malls at the Salt Lake city Postofflce, May 1, 1(W. ' Arrive at Close at" Depot. Postofflce Pastern, via D. P. H'y 2:40a.ra. 7:1(1 a.m. Eastern, via K. l. W. R'y 0:66 p.m. a.m. Western Iu:.) a.m. :lp.in. Otrden IU.au a.m. T:lo.m. Ogden 4:ip.m. Otiden 7:00p.m S:0np.ra. North and Northvest. . . . ru.p.in. 4:00p.m. ParkCiiy IO:S0a.m. 7:lUp.ui. Park City 4:U0a.m. Southern 6:60p.m. (:10 a.lu. Southern (closed pouch) Mllford, Frlscoand bey'd:l0:10 a.m. 8:60 p.m. Bingham Canyon aud West Jordan 4:30 p.m. 8:40 a.m. Tooele county S:4!p.m. 7:10 a.m. Alta aud Wasetch i 8:p,m. g:IU a.m. FRIDAY. JULY 25, lB.tV HKICK r)B STKKKT FAVINO. A great many people seem to think that the use of brick for street paviug is something new. Tim fact is that brick pavemeut has been used for many years in a number of cities both in America and Europe. All the streets of the cities of Holland are paved with brick, as well as cities in other foreign countries. In the United States there are over twenty cities that are using brick on many of their streets. Hloomington, Illinois, laid its first brick pavement in 1875, and with some light repairs, it is in excellent condition today. As now laid this pavement consists of two layers uf brick on a firmly rolled foundation of six inches of sand or ciuders. For the bottom layer the the bricks are laid on the four-inc-surface, with the length parallel with the roadway, and with joints "broken." On this layer is spread half an inch of sand, then comes the second tier of bricks, placed on tho two-inc- h surface, aud so put us to "break joints" In different rows, and also have each brick resting on three bricks iu the lower course. Thus each one exposes a small surface to the weight of teams, and, as it rests on three others, has a large power of resistance. The whole is covered with a heavy dressing of sand, which is thoroughly pressed into tho Interstices. This gives a smooth surface, yet not too slippery, with joints so tight that they become wntcrproof. Chicago, St. Louis, Omaha, Fort Wayne, Keokuk and Topcka are among the cities that have recently adopted this kind of pavement on many of their streets. It will last between liftoen and twenty years, and it is claimed that it is cheaper than any other kind of pave-ment, lieforo paving is extensively inaugurated In Salt Lake it would be well for the authorities to thoroughly investigate the merits of brick. THE LIBERAL TICKET. i'or county clerk C. K. AI.LEX. I'or county recorder HENRY PAGE. For selectman JOHN P. CAIIOON. Kor assessor W. J. LYNCH, For county attorney WALTKH MURPHY. For sheriff HENRY BARNES. For coroner THOMAS E. HARRIS For county surveyor CUAS. P. HP.OOKS. For county treasurer J. E. GALLIGHER. Accounting for Mysterious Disappearances So many people utterly disappear from the face of the earth every year leaving no clew behind that some persons are begin-ning to give credence to the views of a French author who advances the theory that death is occasionally actual dissolu-tion. It is a disease, the writer referred to maintains, but one from which there is no suffering; there is no illness or warning of tie approaching end; the patient suddenly seases to exist and as suddenly fades from sight. He says he has actually witnessed this phenomenon, and that he was at one time walking with a friend who suddenly vanished and has never reappeared. With such conclusive testimony he has little donbt that many persons searched for have actually melted into thin air. He further states that at the moment his friend disap-peared a strong sulphurous odor pervaded the atmosphere. CLIPPED AND CONDENSED. A deposit of beautiful agate and n lias been found on Ccdros Island Lower California. The tattered chart found on the body of Lieutenant lie Long, of artic fame, now forms one of the most interesting relics in Colonel La:igiion's museum at Fort Hamilton, in New York harbor. John Hums has written a letter to a labor agitator in New York city to say that in England the short-hou- r move-ments have always tended to sobriety and have increased the intelligence of tho workers. Seven thousand persons have been employed in getting out .Mr. Stanley's new book and more than six hundred tons of paper have already been used in England. Tho English edition alone required 240 tons of paper. Portugal has a female bull lighter. Her name is ( 'lottide Mejstrik. She has practiced for bull lighting only since last April 1st, yet is wonderfully expert in the arena. At her debut in Oporto she killed two bulls, and a week later iu Lisbon she killed two more. AIout a week iign Luther Clough, of Hovv.N. II., was bitten through the hand by two cats which he attempted to separate while they were lighting. Soon after he berame ill. suffering greatly from his wounds, and his death is now momentarily expected. Of the 000 people who crossed the Hrooklvn bridge dining the month of June H.0 '2.000 wereeai'i-iei- l in I Tho most interesting feature of the Brooklyn bridge trustees' report is, however, that they spend W.Ti1:) for "legal expenses" and but ?1,00 for coal. The most thoroughly disgusted man in Kansas is Ir. Burton, of Audnver. He spent twelve dollars and a large amount of work on llie cultivation of Russian mulberry trees, ami the one tree that survived developed iuto a healthy sycamore. The doctor has returned to his patients. The Baltimore American relates that a couple from Pocahontas. V. Va., who went to Cumberland. Md., to get mar-ried were delayed thirty-si- x hours in having the ceremony performed, be-cause tho groom was not old enough by that number of hours to get a license. The use of eleetricityi s offered to the lion lamer in the forn'i of a light wand, with an insulating grip for ihe hand, eonueetetl by a flexible wire with u battery of which the power euu be varied at will. An experiment with this form of applied scieuee has been successfully made. A wealthy and noted sporting charac-ter in Connecticut, on a wager of fifty dollars drove a pair of hired horse's from Bridgeport to Nonvalk last Fri-day evening in forty-seve- minutes twenty-seve- n seconds. The distance is thirteen miles. Both horses, although alive, are ruined for life. The Con- - ' nectieut Humane Society has secured a warrant for his arrest, and the livery- - ' man proposes to bring suit for damages ' to the team. I Charged with an Old Murder. Five years ago John Jcnne, a watchman at William Peters' brewery, Jersey City (X. J.), was found dead near the place of his employment. A revolver was by his side and a coroner's jury declared that he had killed himself. A few weeks since Philip Griener left the service of Michael Lumni. a Union Hill (X. J.) scavenger, and went to work for John Schneider, a rival scavenger. He told Schneider that he had seen Lumni and Jenne fighting. Jenne drew his revolver, and Lumm took it away from him and shot him with it, leaving him dead on the ground. He had never said anything about it, he declared, because he worked for Lumm. Schneider tnld Chief of Police Schwartz, of Union Hill, Mho informed Judge Lippincott. The judge issued a warrant forLumm's arrest, and also one for the arrest of (irieneras a witness. Lumm treated the matter as a joke. He said he believed (irieuer was insane. However, the aut hori-ties regard tho accusation Importaut enough to demand a searching inquiry. THE SATURDAY TIMES. The Times tomorrow will bo a twelve-pag- e paper. The readers will find it an interesting issue. Among the attractive features will be the follow-ing: Two Soldiers:" Hy Captain Charles King. Chapters III, IV and V. Illustrated. By tho Driver's Side: The difference between a tally ho and a treasure coach. Illustrated. Secret Society News: dosslp of all kinds from the lodge rooms. As She H as Pictured; The woman of the past compared with that of the present. Illustrated, The Mystery of Crime: J'lizzllni,' circumstances connected with evil deeds. Illustrated. Fashions In Footwenr: Florence Finch Kelly on the shoe question. Illustrated. Squids and Ahalones: Chinese fisheries on the rocks of the Pa- - cltic. Illustrated. The New York Fences: Where the thieves of the metropolis sell their plunder. Illustrated. Iresses for Bathers: A writer discovers few sensational cos-tumes. Illustrated. A Neat Engine House: Quarters for the fire department of a town of 10,000 inhabitants. Fashions for Women: Olive Harper's letter. Illustrated. Farade March: Music by Cecil Hay. Telegraphic News: Associated press and special dispatches from the, four quarters of the globs up to 3:30 p.m. Loral News: All the news of Salt Lake City and Utah. T.S. Keep Your Eye on The Times: You will always find something in its col-li ms to Interest you. Attempted Blackmail and Murder. The discreditable patime of "mashing" sometimes ends disastrously to the male charmer, as witness the terrible fat of Duvid Moore one evening recently at Ot-tawa, Ills. Moore was a traveling sales-man for a lumber house, and while at. Ot-tawa became acquainted with the wife of a laborer named Ford. She agreed to a rendezvous in Allen park after sundown, and the two separated. Mrs. Ford, so it appears, arranged matters with her hus-band to blnckraail Moore. At any rate, when the traveling man and the woman met that evening Ford and two compan-ions pounced down upon the couple and demanded money. Moore refused to dis-burse, and Ford smashed his skull with a coupling pin. Then the murderer and his accomplices, including the woman, rifled the corpse of a gold watch, several dia-monds aud ll.inn in cash. The body was discovered the next morning, and by night oil of the accused parties had been placed iu custody. To.uoKKoWg issue of The Tines will 1)0 an excellent advertising medium. TOO MI'CH PAlX PHY. It sometimes occurs that a news-paper writer.either by error or through malice, oversteps the boundaries of common decency, and when such is tho case the action is to bo condemned as heartily as though tho offender were tho John Doe or Kichard Hoc of the po-lice court. A glaring exemplification of the lack of mental balance among correspondents is the publication by the journals which are patrons of a certain Washington correspondence syndicate of a letter the like of which might be ejected of two gossiping women talk-ing across a back yard fence, but which is entirely at variance with all ethics of polite society. The matter in question related to the domestic relations of Mrs. Harrison aud the wife of her son, Russell Harrison, llriolly analyzed, tho statement and inference is that these two are not on terms of warmth and affection. Whether this be true or false is imma-terial. It is nobody's business what degree of friendship may exist between these two ladies, or, in fact, any two persons. The fact of President Harri-son's public position certainly does not warrant every Tom, Dick and Harry in prying into bis private affairs. The guest who is admitted to the parlor should be kicked out when he sneaks back into the kitchen to talk to the cook about the folks upstairs. If newspaper leaders demand such matter they bet-ter close their doors to decent neonle aud make up their circle of friends from divorce curt detectives. If the newspaper which publishes matter of the sort does so simply because it has contracted for a certain amount of money for a weekly Washington letter, regardless of the subject treated upon, it certainly merits the condemnation of a public which more desires news than family bickerings. The second installment of Capt. Charles King's latest novel, "Two Sol-diers" will appear iu tomorrow's issue of The Times. We move that the Behrmg sea con-troversy be decided by an umpire. The London Telegraph suggests King Hum-bert, of Italy, or Emperor William for that position. A Dangerous Counterfeit. For several weeks some persons as yet undiscovered have been flooding the city of Baltimore with counterfeit $10 bills. They have been presented at all the banks in the city. The counterfeit is not a new one, hut is rather hard to detect. It is oa the Gcrmauia national batik of New Or-leans. It bears check letter C and is signed W. S. liosecrans, register of the treasury, aud C. M. Jordan, treasurer of the United States. It has the large scallop brown seal aud brown back. The treasury numbers are poorly stamped and the color Df the ink resembles a coarse brick red. The work on the face is poorly as can be seen by any one familiar with the character of engraving on all genuine ten dollar natioual bank notes. This counterfeit is printed on cheap bond paper. The backs are much better en-graved than the faces. They present a at n nun: HUIl are calculated to de-ceive even good judges of money. The color of the brown and green inks is good. If the statement that there are 7000 vacant houses iu Kansas City is true, it explains why that town fell far short from the big estimates of her popula-tion. The people were once there no doubt, but they are not there now. The census should have been taken before they moved away. MONTANA NOTES. t .......I. n :.. .1 i . i jirtj uirLnami; Kt nozeuian is en-gaged and hard at work. The wool received at dlendive now foots up 850.000 pounds, with coutinual arrivals, ail being good qualitv and in good condition. Lake Farley feil don n the shaft of the Iron Mountain mining company's mine at Ravalli, Saturdav, sustaining injuries from which he shortly after-ward died. The Flathead people wish to see good mills of every kind erected as soon as possible. There is no doubt but that such improvements would prove protit-abl- e to all concerned. Ike Morehouse, a Butte sport, won $1000 Monday iu the Combination house at faro on the turn of a card. He wauled to play the queen open for Ti'm. but the dealer had not the "nerve" to raise the limit. The girls einploved at the Spring-- ; bote iu the park have leen sent to iso-lated points. The soldiers c:iniped nearthe hotel proved to be too attract-ive iu their brass buttons and bine clothes, and it wa with great ditliculty that the girls could be induced to at-- I tend to their duties. j The citizeus of Bozeiuan will vote! next month on the proMsition to bond the city for Sia.otK) with which io fur- - j ni-d- i the new opera house. The house j has been finished and seated, but needs j curtains and other paraphernalia. which will take a large portion of the money borrowed, while the remainder ' will pay up the debts incurred. J Some practical but inartistic Gentian has made up a compound of sugar and coudensed milk and tea. from which a cup of tea cau by had bo simpla pourins en boiliug water. Rests continue high in this city, owing to the fact that there are no va-cant buildings. The demand for busi-ness buildings and dwellings eanuot be supplied for some time. No drop in rents can be expected before some of the many buildings now iu course of construction are completed. The following from the DenverXews will be appreciated: "Utah appears to have her electious arranged so as to keep politics stirred up all the time. The charges over fraud over the late municipal election had hardly died away before the school elections came on, and they are scarcely over before j the counly election bobs up serenely, ' and promises to be unusually interest-iug- . Our Utah neighbors appear to enjoy a continuous political hubbub." BITS OF SCIENCE. A new electric lantern haa been signed in Vienna for the nse of lecturers and laedieal classes. By a combination of lenses the maguified image of an object is projected ou a white screen in its nat-ural colors. The effect of the electric light current on the compasses of some vessels is so great that it becomes necessary to de-termine how many hours the dynamo has been running e working ont the vestseVs reckoning. A new sketching apparatus for cyclists has recently appeared iu England." The paper is plaoed on a small board in front of the cyclist, and the work cau be roughly contonred in about half the time ordinarily required. The aborigines of New South Wales show great ingenuity in shaping their harpoon heads for spearing tisb. Instead striving the wood up and down the j grain as we are arenstomed to whittle. ' they turn it ronnd and round and chip i U off across the grain. j |